Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Christian ministers » Prayer for, encouraged
Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest [is] plentiful, but the workers [are] few. Therefore ask the Lord of the harvest that he send out workers into his harvest."
And he said to them, "The harvest [is] plentiful, but the workers [are] few. Therefore ask the Lord of the harvest that he send out workers into his harvest.
Now I exhort you, brothers, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Spirit, to contend along with me in your prayers on my behalf to God, that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and my ministry in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, so that, coming to you with joy by the will of God, I may rest with you.
[while] you also join in helping {on our behalf} by prayer, so that thanks may be given {on our behalf} by many persons for this gracious gift [given] to us through [the help] of many.
with all prayer and supplication praying at all times in the Spirit, and to this [end] being alert with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints, and for me, that a word may be given to me at the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, for the sake of which I am an ambassador in chains, that {in them} I may speak freely, as it is necessary for me to speak.
for I know that this will turn out to me for deliverance through your prayer and the support of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving, praying at the same time for us also, that God may open for us a door of the message, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which also {I am a prisoner}, so that I may reveal it, as it is necessary for me to speak.
Brothers, pray for us.
Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may progress and be honored, just as also [it was] with you, and that we may be delivered from evil and wicked people, {for not all have the faith}.
At the same time also, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a good conscience, [and] want to conduct ourselves commendably in every [way]. And I especially urge [you] to do this, so that I may be restored to you more quickly.
Christian ministers » Duties of the church to
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions--if he should come to you, welcome him),
Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and rule over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them beyond all measure in love, because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.
Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you; {considering the outcome of their way of life}, imitate their faith.
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Imitating OthersMentoringConsistencyFaith, Growth InAttending Churchelders, in the churchGospel, Transmission OfMinistry, In The ChurchRespect, For God's CharacterBishops, QualificationsLeadershipBeing a ModelBishops, DutiesImitating Good PeopleMaintaining FaithRemembering PeopleTeaching In The ChurchChristian Conduct
Then Moses summoned Joshua, and he said to him {in the presence of all Israel}, "Be strong and be courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that Yahweh swore to their ancestors to give to them, and you will give it to them as an inheritance.
Joshua, the son of Nun, {your assistant}, will go there; encourage him because he will cause Israel to inherit it.
Now instruct Joshua and support him and encourage him because he himself will cross [over] before this people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.'
For the lips of [the] priest should guard knowledge, and they should seek instruction from his mouth, for he [is] the messenger of Yahweh of hosts.
Become imitators of me, just as I also [am] of Christ. Now I praise you that you remember me [in] all [things], and just as I handed over to you the traditions, you hold fast to [them].
Now I urge you, brothers--you know about the household of Stephanas, that they are the first fruits of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the ministry for the saints-- that you also be subject to such people, and to all those who work together and labor.
Become fellow imitators of me, brothers, and observe those who walk in this way, just as you have us [as] an example.
Obey your leaders and submit [to them], for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account, so that they can do this with joy and not [with] groaning, for this [would be] unprofitable for you. Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a good conscience, [and] want to conduct ourselves commendably in every [way].
Conscience » A good conscience
But [do so] with courtesy and respect, having a good conscience, so that in [the things] in which you are slandered, the ones who malign your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame.
having faith and a good conscience, which some, [because they] have rejected [these], have suffered shipwreck concerning their faith,
For our reason for boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, in holiness and purity of motive from God, not in merely human wisdom, but by the grace of God.
The saying [is] trustworthy and worthy of all acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.
{For this reason} also myself {always} do my best to have a clear conscience toward God and people.
I am telling the truth in Christ--[I am] not lying; my conscience bears witness to me in the Holy Spirit--
holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience,
Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a good conscience, [and] want to conduct ourselves commendably in every [way].
For this [finds] favor, if because of consciousness of God someone endures sorrows [while] suffering unjustly.
Conscience » Of saints, pure and good
But [do so] with courtesy and respect, having a good conscience, so that in [the things] in which you are slandered, the ones who malign your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame.
And also, corresponding to [this], baptism now saves you, not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a good conscience, [and] want to conduct ourselves commendably in every [way].
Good » Conscience
But [do so] with courtesy and respect, having a good conscience, so that in [the things] in which you are slandered, the ones who malign your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame.
having faith and a good conscience, which some, [because they] have rejected [these], have suffered shipwreck concerning their faith,
For our reason for boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, in holiness and purity of motive from God, not in merely human wisdom, but by the grace of God.
The saying [is] trustworthy and worthy of all acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.
{For this reason} also myself {always} do my best to have a clear conscience toward God and people.
I am telling the truth in Christ--[I am] not lying; my conscience bears witness to me in the Holy Spirit--
holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience,
Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a good conscience, [and] want to conduct ourselves commendably in every [way].
For this [finds] favor, if because of consciousness of God someone endures sorrows [while] suffering unjustly.
intercession » Solicited » By paul, of the congregations
and for me, that a word may be given to me at the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, for the sake of which I am an ambassador in chains, that {in them} I may speak freely, as it is necessary for me to speak.
Now I exhort you, brothers, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Spirit, to contend along with me in your prayers on my behalf to God, that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and my ministry in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, so that, coming to you with joy by the will of God, I may rest with you.
[while] you also join in helping {on our behalf} by prayer, so that thanks may be given {on our behalf} by many persons for this gracious gift [given] to us through [the help] of many.
Brothers, pray for us.
Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a good conscience, [and] want to conduct ourselves commendably in every [way].
Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may progress and be honored, just as also [it was] with you,
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Pray for them
[while] you also join in helping {on our behalf} by prayer, so that thanks may be given {on our behalf} by many persons for this gracious gift [given] to us through [the help] of many.
Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a good conscience, [and] want to conduct ourselves commendably in every [way].
and for me, that a word may be given to me at the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,
Now I exhort you, brothers, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Spirit, to contend along with me in your prayers on my behalf to God,
Missionaries » In interceding for others
Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous person accomplishes much.
praying at the same time for us also, that God may open for us a door of the message, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which also {I am a prisoner},
Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a good conscience, [and] want to conduct ourselves commendably in every [way].
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Requests for prayer
Brothers, pray for us.
Then all the people said to Samuel, "Pray for your servants to Yahweh your God so that we will not die, because we have added to all our sins by requesting a king for ourselves."
Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a good conscience, [and] want to conduct ourselves commendably in every [way].
and for me, that a word may be given to me at the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,
Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may progress and be honored, just as also [it was] with you,
Then the king responded and said to the man of God, "Please entreat the favor of Yahweh your God, and pray for me that my hand may return to me." So the man of God entreated the face of Yahweh, and the hand of the king returned to him, as it was in the beginning.
But Simon answered [and] said, "You pray to the Lord for me so that nothing of what you have said will come upon me."
Now I exhort you, brothers, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Spirit, to contend along with me in your prayers on my behalf to God,
Then the {Israelites} said to Samuel, "{You must not cease} from crying out to Yahweh our God, so that he will deliver us from the hand of [the] Philistines."
Intercessory prayer » Seek an interest in
Then all the people said to Samuel, "Pray for your servants to Yahweh your God so that we will not die, because we have added to all our sins by requesting a king for ourselves."
Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a good conscience, [and] want to conduct ourselves commendably in every [way].