Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Beneficence » Instances of » The first Christians
All those who believed stayed together. They held all things in common. They sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to all men, as every man had need. They continued daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house. They ate their food with gladness and singleness of heart.
The congregation that believed was of one heart and mind. No one claimed his or her own possessions for everything was common property. The apostles witnessed about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power. Grace (God's loving kindness) was upon them all. There was no needy person among them for as many as possessed land or houses sold them, and brought the money from the things that were sold. read more.
They gave it to the apostles. Distribution was made to every man according as he had need. Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles, (this meaning: The son of consolation,) was a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus. He sold his land and brought the money to the apostles.
They gave it to the apostles. Distribution was made to every man according as he had need. Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles, (this meaning: The son of consolation,) was a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus. He sold his land and brought the money to the apostles.
Church » Harmonious fellowship of
If there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender affection (tender mercy) and compassions,
I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another.
I always offer prayer filled with joy for you,
The congregation that believed was of one heart and mind. No one claimed his or her own possessions for everything was common property.
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
All those who believed stayed together. They held all things in common. They sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to all men, as every man had need.
The congregation that believed was of one heart and mind. No one claimed his or her own possessions for everything was common property. The apostles witnessed about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power. Grace (God's loving kindness) was upon them all. There was no needy person among them for as many as possessed land or houses sold them, and brought the money from the things that were sold. read more.
They gave it to the apostles. Distribution was made to every man according as he had need. Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles, (this meaning: The son of consolation,) was a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus. He sold his land and brought the money to the apostles.
They gave it to the apostles. Distribution was made to every man according as he had need. Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles, (this meaning: The son of consolation,) was a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus. He sold his land and brought the money to the apostles.
Simplicity » Exemplified
They continued daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house. They ate their food with gladness and singleness of heart.
The congregation that believed was of one heart and mind. No one claimed his or her own possessions for everything was common property.
Unity » Of the righteous
Do not be called Rabbi (master) (teacher) (leader), for only one is your teacher. You are all brothers.
([Psalm of David]) Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!
The congregation that believed was of one heart and mind. No one claimed his or her own possessions for everything was common property.
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing and that there are no divisions among you. You should be perfectly joined together (united) in the same mind and thought.
Finally brothers, farewell: Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
Verse Concepts
GoalsFellowship, With GodPeace, From GoddisagreementsGod, Perfection OfRest, PhysicalSanctification, Means And ResultsPeace, In Christian LivingSpiritual PeaceFarewellsCooperationLast WordsHuman ComfortGod Will Be With YouGod Of PeacePeople ImprovedSeek PeaceAgreeing With One AnotherBuilding Each Other UpUnityEncouragement
Finally, all of you be like-minded, compassionate, brotherly, tenderhearted, and humble.
Verse Concepts
Be of the same mind as others. Do not think lofty things but be led along by lowly things. Do not be wise in your own conceit (self-love) (vanity) (estimation).
Verse Concepts
Let your manner of life be worthy of the good news about Christ. Whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your conduct, that you stand fast in one spirit (common purpose) (mental disposition) (vital principle), with one mind striving together for the faith of the good news.
Verse Concepts
Let us follow after the things that make for peace, and things that are encouraging to one another.
Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices. Together they shout for joy. They will see it with their own eyes when Jehovah returns to Zion.
make my joy full by being of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, and of one purpose.
Now may the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus. To this end you may glorify God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ with one mind and one accord (language) (united expression).
However, we should be guided by what we have learned so far. Brothers, be imitators of me. Pay attention to those who live by the example we have given you.
Unity » Examples of
The congregation that believed was of one heart and mind. No one claimed his or her own possessions for everything was common property.
They all continued united in earnest prayer. The women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers were also there.
The apostles performed many wonders among the people. They were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all with one accord in one place.