Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Strife » Causes of » Forbidden
The causing water to break forth. is the beginning of strife: cast off contention before being irritated.
Honor to a man ceasing from strife: and every foolish one will be irritated.
Laying hold upon the ears of a dog, he passing by overflowing upon strife not to him.
And the servant of the Lord must not contend; but be gentle to all, giving instruction, enduring evil,
Thou shalt not go forth hastily to strive, lest what thou shalt do in its latter state in thy neighbor putting thee to shame.
Nothing by hired labor, or vainglory; but in lowliness the leaders hold each other above themselves.
And if ye have bitter envy and intrigue in your heart, boast not, and lie not against the truth.
Put these things in mind, calling to witness before the Lord not to wrangle for nothing useful, to the subversion of them hearing.
Strife » Ministers should » Warn against
And I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same, and there be no divisions in you; and ye be set in order in the same mind and in the same knowledge.
Put these things in mind, calling to witness before the Lord not to wrangle for nothing useful, to the subversion of them hearing.
Strife » Saints should » Avoid questions that lead to
Put these things in mind, calling to witness before the Lord not to wrangle for nothing useful, to the subversion of them hearing.
Vanity » Foolish questions, &c are
O Timothy, watch that which holds firm, turning aside from profane, idle talk, and oppositions of knowledge, bearing a false name:
And avoid profane, empty discourses: for they will proceed to more of profanation.
Put these things in mind, calling to witness before the Lord not to wrangle for nothing useful, to the subversion of them hearing.
Which some having missed turned away to vain discourse
Vanity » Foolish questions are
O Timothy, watch that which holds firm, turning aside from profane, idle talk, and oppositions of knowledge, bearing a false name:
And foolish questions, and genealogies, and strifes, and conflicts pertaining to the law, avoid; for they are unprofitable and vain.
And avoid profane, empty discourses: for they will proceed to more of profanation.
Put these things in mind, calling to witness before the Lord not to wrangle for nothing useful, to the subversion of them hearing.
Which some having missed turned away to vain discourse Wishing to be teachers of the law; neither understanding what they say, nor of certain things they are assured.
Words » Unprofitable, to be avoided
Put these things in mind, calling to witness before the Lord not to wrangle for nothing useful, to the subversion of them hearing.