Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflicted saints » Christ supports
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed for all the Gentiles to hear. And so I was delivered from the lion's mouth!
For since he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
Afflictions made beneficial » In furthering the gospel
But Saul was trying to destroy the church; entering one house after another, he dragged off both men and women and put them in prison.
Now those who had been scattered because of the persecution that took place over Stephen went as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message to no one but Jews. But there were some men from Cyprus and Cyrene among them who came to Antioch and began to speak to the Greeks too, proclaiming the good news of the Lord Jesus. The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord.
I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that my situation has actually turned out to advance the gospel:
for which I suffer hardship to the point of imprisonment as a criminal, but God's message is not imprisoned!
At my first defense no one appeared in my support; instead they all deserted me -- may they not be held accountable for it. But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed for all the Gentiles to hear. And so I was delivered from the lion's mouth!
Beasts » Illustrative of » Persecutors
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed for all the Gentiles to hear. And so I was delivered from the lion's mouth!
If from a human point of view I fought with wild beasts at Ephesus, what did it benefit me? If the dead are not raised, let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.
Lions » Used for the torture of criminals
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed for all the Gentiles to hear. And so I was delivered from the lion's mouth!
So the king gave the order, and Daniel was brought and thrown into a den of lions. The king consoled Daniel by saying, "Your God whom you continually serve will rescue you!" Then a stone was brought and placed over the opening to the den. The king sealed it with his signet ring and with those of his nobles so that nothing could be changed with regard to Daniel. Then the king departed to his palace. But he spent the night without eating, and no diversions were brought to him. He was unable to sleep. read more.
In the morning, at the earliest sign of daylight, the king got up and rushed to the lions' den. As he approached the den, he called out to Daniel in a worried voice, "Daniel, servant of the living God, was your God whom you continually serve able to rescue you from the lions?" Then Daniel spoke to the king, "O king, live forever! My God sent his angel and closed the lions' mouths so that they have not harmed me, because I was found to be innocent before him. Nor have I done any harm to you, O king." Then the king was delighted and gave an order to haul Daniel up from the den. So Daniel was hauled up out of the den. He had no injury of any kind, because he had trusted in his God. The king gave another order, and those men who had maliciously accused Daniel were brought and thrown into the lions' den -- they, their children, and their wives. They did not even reach the bottom of the den before the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones.
In the morning, at the earliest sign of daylight, the king got up and rushed to the lions' den. As he approached the den, he called out to Daniel in a worried voice, "Daniel, servant of the living God, was your God whom you continually serve able to rescue you from the lions?" Then Daniel spoke to the king, "O king, live forever! My God sent his angel and closed the lions' mouths so that they have not harmed me, because I was found to be innocent before him. Nor have I done any harm to you, O king." Then the king was delighted and gave an order to haul Daniel up from the den. So Daniel was hauled up out of the den. He had no injury of any kind, because he had trusted in his God. The king gave another order, and those men who had maliciously accused Daniel were brought and thrown into the lions' den -- they, their children, and their wives. They did not even reach the bottom of the den before the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones.
As for the rest of the beasts, their ruling authority had already been removed, though they were permitted to go on living for a time and a season.
Lions » Illustrative » Of persecutors
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed for all the Gentiles to hear. And so I was delivered from the lion's mouth!
They open their mouths to devour me like a roaring lion that rips its prey.
Power » Of Christ » Strengthened by
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed for all the Gentiles to hear. And so I was delivered from the lion's mouth!
I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me.
Verse Concepts
AthletesAcknowledging GodBattlesAll Things Being PossibleComfortingBack to schoolCoolAbilityFaultsAdventureBad InfluenceAggressionProblem SolvingAdversityBecoming A ChristianBecoming More Like ChristBeing A Perfect ChristianBeing A SoldierBeing AfraidBeing BlessedBeing ConfidentResurrection, SpiritualSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictVictory, Over Spiritual ForcesStrength, God Is OurAbility, Of The ChristianDivine Assistance, GivenEnabling Grace
ConqueringDeterminationGod Giving StrengthPossibilities For PeopleGod Gives StrengthPossible For PeopleAbasementMental HealthHeartacheThe power of ChristStrengthGod's Yokefaith and strengthStudyingHope And StrengthStrengthened Through ChristSurrenderStrength And FaithWeaknessBeing ContentPerspectivesisterhoodempowermenteverythingstrenghchristefficiency
The power of Christ » Saints » Strengthened by
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed for all the Gentiles to hear. And so I was delivered from the lion's mouth!
I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me.
Verse Concepts
AthletesAcknowledging GodBattlesAll Things Being PossibleComfortingBack to schoolCoolAbilityFaultsAdventureBad InfluenceAggressionProblem SolvingAdversityBecoming A ChristianBecoming More Like ChristBeing A Perfect ChristianBeing A SoldierBeing AfraidBeing BlessedBeing ConfidentResurrection, SpiritualSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictVictory, Over Spiritual ForcesStrength, God Is OurAbility, Of The ChristianDivine Assistance, GivenEnabling Grace
ConqueringDeterminationGod Giving StrengthPossibilities For PeopleGod Gives StrengthPossible For PeopleAbasementMental HealthHeartacheThe power of ChristStrengthGod's Yokefaith and strengthStudyingHope And StrengthStrengthened Through ChristSurrenderStrength And FaithWeaknessBeing ContentPerspectivesisterhoodempowermenteverythingstrenghchristefficiency
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » Strengthening them
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed for all the Gentiles to hear. And so I was delivered from the lion's mouth!
War » Figurative » Strengthened by Christ in
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed for all the Gentiles to hear. And so I was delivered from the lion's mouth!
But he said to me, "My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me.
Verse Concepts
ComfortingAfflictions, In Christian Livingevil, victory overBeing A Perfect ChristianBeing AfraidPower Through GodGrace, And Christian LifePainPower, HumanSelf ConfidenceSelf Righteousness, And The GospelSuffering, Encouragements InPerfectionStrength, God Is OurAfflictions, Consolation DuringGrace, Description OfProtection, From GodPromises To The Afflicted
Warfare of saints » Saints » Strengthened by Christ in
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed for all the Gentiles to hear. And so I was delivered from the lion's mouth!
But he said to me, "My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me.
Verse Concepts
ComfortingAfflictions, In Christian Livingevil, victory overBeing A Perfect ChristianBeing AfraidPower Through GodGrace, And Christian LifePainPower, HumanSelf ConfidenceSelf Righteousness, And The GospelSuffering, Encouragements InPerfectionStrength, God Is OurAfflictions, Consolation DuringGrace, Description OfProtection, From GodPromises To The Afflicted