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Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » True believers do not faint under
And have ye forgotten the exhortation that reasons with you as with sons, My son, do not disparage the chastening of Lord, nor become disheartened when punished by him?
Because of this (having this ministry), in as much as we received mercy, we do not become discouraged.
Therefore we are not discouraged, but even if the outer man of us is perishing, yet the inner man is renewed day by day.
And let us not be weary doing good, for in our own time we will reap, not desponding.
Therefore I ask that ye not become discouraged at my tribulations on your behalf, which is your glory.
And thou have perseverance. And thou endured because of my name, and did not become weary.
Bearing fruit » Who shall yield fruit
And let us not be weary doing good, for in our own time we will reap, not desponding.
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers, but his delight is in the law of LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the streams of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also does not wither. And whatever he does shall prosper.
Blessed is the man who trusts in LORD, and whose trust LORD is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, that spreads out its roots by the river, and shall not fear when heat comes, but its leaf shall be green, and shall not be worried in the year of drought, nor shall cease from yieldi
But that which was sown upon the good ground, this is he who hears the word, and understands it, who indeed bears fruit, and is productive, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.
And these are those that were sown upon the good ground, who hear the word and receive it, and bear fruit, one thirty, and one sixty, and one a hundred.
But those in the good ground, these are those who in an good and right heart, having heard the word, hold it firm, and bring forth fruit in perseverance.
I am the TRUE grapevine, and my Father is the farmer. Every branch in me not bearing fruit, he removes it. And every branch that bears fruit, he prunes it, so that it may bear more fruit. Now ye are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. read more.
Dwell in me, and I in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it dwells in the grapevine, so neither ye, if ye do not dwell in me. I am the grapevine, ye are the branches. He who dwells in me, and I in him, this man bears much fruit, because without me ye can do nothing. If any man does not dwell in me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered. And they gather them, and cast them into the fire, and are burned. If ye dwell in me, and my sayings dwell in you, ye will ask whatever ye may want, and it will be done to you. By this my Father is glorified, that ye may bear much fruit, and ye will become my disciples. As the Father has loved me, I also have loved you. Dwell ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye will dwell in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments, and dwell in his love. These things I have spoken to you that my joy may dwell in you, and your joy may be full. This is my commandment, that ye love each other, just as I have loved you. Greater love has no man than this, that some man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do as many things as I command you. I no longer call you bondmen, because the bondman does not know what his lord does. But I have called you friends, because all things that I heard from my Father, I made known to you. Ye did not choose out me, but I chose out you, and appointed you, so that ye should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit may remain, so that anything whatever ye may ask of the Father in my name, he may give you.
Dwell in me, and I in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it dwells in the grapevine, so neither ye, if ye do not dwell in me. I am the grapevine, ye are the branches. He who dwells in me, and I in him, this man bears much fruit, because without me ye can do nothing. If any man does not dwell in me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered. And they gather them, and cast them into the fire, and are burned. If ye dwell in me, and my sayings dwell in you, ye will ask whatever ye may want, and it will be done to you. By this my Father is glorified, that ye may bear much fruit, and ye will become my disciples. As the Father has loved me, I also have loved you. Dwell ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye will dwell in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments, and dwell in his love. These things I have spoken to you that my joy may dwell in you, and your joy may be full. This is my commandment, that ye love each other, just as I have loved you. Greater love has no man than this, that some man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do as many things as I command you. I no longer call you bondmen, because the bondman does not know what his lord does. But I have called you friends, because all things that I heard from my Father, I made known to you. Ye did not choose out me, but I chose out you, and appointed you, so that ye should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit may remain, so that anything whatever ye may ask of the Father in my name, he may give you.
Constancy » In beneficence
And let us not be weary doing good, for in our own time we will reap, not desponding.
Diligence » Required in the service of God
I must work the works of him who sent me while it is day. Night comes when no man can work.
And let us not be weary doing good, for in our own time we will reap, not desponding.
Diligence » In the service of God » Should be preserved in
And let us not be weary doing good, for in our own time we will reap, not desponding.
Endurance » The reward for enduring
And let us not be weary doing good, for in our own time we will reap, not desponding.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me in that day, and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.
Because of chastening ye endure; God is treating you as with sons, for what son is there whom a father does not chasten? And if ye are without chastening, of which all have become participants, then ye are bastards, and not sons. Besides, we indeed have had chastisers--the fathers of our flesh--and we were turned around. Shall we not much more be subordinate to the Father of the spirits, and we will live? read more.
For those men indeed for a few days chastened us according to that which seemed good to them, but he for that which is advantageous, in order to be partakers of his holiness.
For those men indeed for a few days chastened us according to that which seemed good to them, but he for that which is advantageous, in order to be partakers of his holiness.
And to the agent of the congregation in Smyrna write, These things says the first and the last, who became dead, and lived: I know thy works and tribulation and poverty (but thou are rich), and the blasphemy of those who say themselves to be Jews, and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. Fear none of the things that thou are going to suffer. Behold, the devil is indeed going to cast some of you into prison, so that ye may be tried, and ye will have tribulation ten days. Become thou faithful until death, and I will
Faint not » True believers do not faint under afflictions
And have ye forgotten the exhortation that reasons with you as with sons, My son, do not disparage the chastening of Lord, nor become disheartened when punished by him?
Because of this (having this ministry), in as much as we received mercy, we do not become discouraged.
Therefore we are not discouraged, but even if the outer man of us is perishing, yet the inner man is renewed day by day.
And let us not be weary doing good, for in our own time we will reap, not desponding.
Therefore I ask that ye not become discouraged at my tribulations on your behalf, which is your glory.
And thou have perseverance. And thou endured because of my name, and did not become weary.
Harvest » Spiritual, general references to
And let us not be weary doing good, for in our own time we will reap, not desponding.
But when the fruit yields, straightaway he sends forth the sickle, because the harvest has come.
Then he says to his disciples, The harvest truly is plentiful, but the workmen are few.
Sow to yourselves in righteousness. Reap according to kindness. Break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek LORD, till he comes and rains righteousness upon you.
Therefore he said to them, The harvest indeed is plentiful, but the workmen are few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth workmen into his harvest.
He who goes forth and weeps, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves.
Do ye not say, There are still four months and the harvest comes? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and see the fields, that they are already white for harvest. And he who reaps receives a wage and gathers fruit for eternal life, so that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.
Patience » To be exercised in » Well-doing
And let us not be weary doing good, for in our own time we will reap, not desponding.
to those who indeed seek by perseverance of good work, glory and esteem and immortality--eternal life--
Perseverance » In persevering to the end
And let us not be weary doing good, for in our own time we will reap, not desponding.
Therefore we also, having so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, having put off every weight and cleverly entangling sin, let us run by perseverance the contest being set before us.
Verse Concepts
Freedom, Abuse Of ChristianAmbition, positive aspects ofAvoiding Sinevil, believers' responses toClouds, Figurative UseAttitudes, in prayerAthleticsThe Christian RaceLibertinismPatience, In Christian LivingPersecution, Attitudes ToPrizesRunningSelf DisciplineSuffering, Encouragements InConduct, ProperGames, SpiritualVictoryAbuse, Of Christian FreedomPatience Exercised
As the Father has loved me, I also have loved you. Dwell ye in my love.
Now after the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, while conversing, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
I come quickly, hold firm what thou have, so that none may take thy crown.
Yet the righteous shall hold on his way. And he who has clean hands shall grow stronger and stronger.
Therefore having girded up the loins of your mind, being sober, hope entirely for the grace brought to you at the revealing of Jesus Christ.
to those who indeed seek by perseverance of good work, glory and esteem and immortality--eternal life--
But continue thou in what thou learned and were convinced of, knowing from whom thou learned them.
Perseverance » In well-doing » Is not in vain
And let us not be weary doing good, for in our own time we will reap, not desponding.
Therefore, my beloved brothers, become ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not empty in Lord.
Reaping » Spiritual harvest
And let us not be weary doing good, for in our own time we will reap, not desponding.
But when the fruit yields, straightaway he sends forth the sickle, because the harvest has come.
Then he says to his disciples, The harvest truly is plentiful, but the workmen are few.
Sow to yourselves in righteousness. Reap according to kindness. Break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek LORD, till he comes and rains righteousness upon you.
Therefore he said to them, The harvest indeed is plentiful, but the workmen are few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth workmen into his harvest.
He who goes forth and weeps, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves.
Do ye not say, There are still four months and the harvest comes? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and see the fields, that they are already white for harvest. And he who reaps receives a wage and gathers fruit for eternal life, so that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.
Reaping » Illustrative of » Receiving the reward of righteousness
Sow to yourselves in righteousness. Reap according to kindness. Break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek LORD, till he comes and rains righteousness upon you.
Because he who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not be weary doing good, for in our own time we will reap, not desponding.
Sowing and reaping » Reaping, harvest of sin » Harvest, spiritual, general references to
And let us not be weary doing good, for in our own time we will reap, not desponding.
But when the fruit yields, straightaway he sends forth the sickle, because the harvest has come.
Then he says to his disciples, The harvest truly is plentiful, but the workmen are few.
Sow to yourselves in righteousness. Reap according to kindness. Break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek LORD, till he comes and rains righteousness upon you.
Therefore he said to them, The harvest indeed is plentiful, but the workmen are few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth workmen into his harvest.
He who goes forth and weeps, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves.
Do ye not say, There are still four months and the harvest comes? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and see the fields, that they are already white for harvest. And he who reaps receives a wage and gathers fruit for eternal life, so that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.
Spiritual » Examples of growth » Harvest
And let us not be weary doing good, for in our own time we will reap, not desponding.
But when the fruit yields, straightaway he sends forth the sickle, because the harvest has come.
Then he says to his disciples, The harvest truly is plentiful, but the workmen are few.
Sow to yourselves in righteousness. Reap according to kindness. Break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek LORD, till he comes and rains righteousness upon you.
Therefore he said to them, The harvest indeed is plentiful, but the workmen are few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth workmen into his harvest.
He who goes forth and weeps, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves.
Do ye not say, There are still four months and the harvest comes? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and see the fields, that they are already white for harvest. And he who reaps receives a wage and gathers fruit for eternal life, so that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In persevering to the end
And let us not be weary doing good, for in our own time we will reap, not desponding.
Therefore we also, having so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, having put off every weight and cleverly entangling sin, let us run by perseverance the contest being set before us.
Verse Concepts
Freedom, Abuse Of ChristianAmbition, positive aspects ofAvoiding Sinevil, believers' responses toClouds, Figurative UseAttitudes, in prayerAthleticsThe Christian RaceLibertinismPatience, In Christian LivingPersecution, Attitudes ToPrizesRunningSelf DisciplineSuffering, Encouragements InConduct, ProperGames, SpiritualVictoryAbuse, Of Christian FreedomPatience Exercised
As the Father has loved me, I also have loved you. Dwell ye in my love.
Now after the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, while conversing, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
I come quickly, hold firm what thou have, so that none may take thy crown.
Yet the righteous shall hold on his way. And he who has clean hands shall grow stronger and stronger.
Therefore having girded up the loins of your mind, being sober, hope entirely for the grace brought to you at the revealing of Jesus Christ.
to those who indeed seek by perseverance of good work, glory and esteem and immortality--eternal life--
But continue thou in what thou learned and were convinced of, knowing from whom thou learned them.
Trials » True believers do not faint under
And have ye forgotten the exhortation that reasons with you as with sons, My son, do not disparage the chastening of Lord, nor become disheartened when punished by him?
Because of this (having this ministry), in as much as we received mercy, we do not become discouraged.
Therefore we are not discouraged, but even if the outer man of us is perishing, yet the inner man is renewed day by day.
And let us not be weary doing good, for in our own time we will reap, not desponding.
Therefore I ask that ye not become discouraged at my tribulations on your behalf, which is your glory.
And thou have perseverance. And thou endured because of my name, and did not become weary.