Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflictions » Blessings in disguise
Our light affliction is for the moment. It works more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory for us.
Blessed is the person whom God corrects. Do not despise discipline from the Almighty.
But He knows the way I walk. He has tried me. I shall come forth as gold.
Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.
It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting. That is the end for all men and the living takes it to heart.
He said: I called to Jehovah because of my affliction. And he answered me! Out of the belly of the grave I cried and you heard my voice.
I will bring the third part into the fire. I will refine them, as silver is refined, and I will test them as gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will hear them. I will say: 'It is my people!' They will say: 'Jehovah is my God!'
Now no discipline for the present seems to be joyous. In fact it seems grievous! Nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained.
I said to him: Sir, you know. He said to me: These are the ones who came out of the great tribulation. They washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Afflictions » Often blessings in disguise
Our light affliction is for the moment. It works more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory for us.
Blessed is the person whom God corrects. Do not despise discipline from the Almighty.
But He knows the way I walk. He has tried me. I shall come forth as gold.
Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.
It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting. That is the end for all men and the living takes it to heart.
He said: I called to Jehovah because of my affliction. And he answered me! Out of the belly of the grave I cried and you heard my voice.
I will bring the third part into the fire. I will refine them, as silver is refined, and I will test them as gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will hear them. I will say: 'It is my people!' They will say: 'Jehovah is my God!'
Now no discipline for the present seems to be joyous. In fact it seems grievous! Nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained.
I said to him: Sir, you know. He said to me: These are the ones who came out of the great tribulation. They washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Refining influence of
But He knows the way I walk. He has tried me. I shall come forth as gold.
I will bring the third part into the fire. I will refine them, as silver is refined, and I will test them as gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will hear them. I will say: 'It is my people!' They will say: 'Jehovah is my God!'
You have tested us, O God. You have refined us in the same way silver is refined.
I will turn my power against you (turn the back of my hand upon you). I will remove your impurities with bleach. I will get rid of all your worthless qualities.
I have been testing you for myself like silver. I have put you through the fire of trouble.
Thus says Jehovah of Hosts: Behold, I will refine them and assay them. What else can I do, because of the daughter of my people?
He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver. He will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will offer to Jehovah offerings in righteousness.
The proof of your faith is more precious than gold that perishes. Though it is tested by fire, it may be found in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Beloved ones do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, for it comes upon you like a test, as though some strange thing were happening to you.
Afflictions made beneficial » In testing and exhibiting our sincerity
But He knows the way I walk. He has tried me. I shall come forth as gold.
You have tested us, O God. You have refined us in the same way silver is refined.
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold but Jehovah proves the heart.
Gold » Illustrative of » Saints after affliction
But He knows the way I walk. He has tried me. I shall come forth as gold.
spiritual Refining » The refining influence afflictions
But He knows the way I walk. He has tried me. I shall come forth as gold.
I will bring the third part into the fire. I will refine them, as silver is refined, and I will test them as gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will hear them. I will say: 'It is my people!' They will say: 'Jehovah is my God!'
You have tested us, O God. You have refined us in the same way silver is refined.
I will turn my power against you (turn the back of my hand upon you). I will remove your impurities with bleach. I will get rid of all your worthless qualities.
I have been testing you for myself like silver. I have put you through the fire of trouble.
Thus says Jehovah of Hosts: Behold, I will refine them and assay them. What else can I do, because of the daughter of my people?
He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver. He will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will offer to Jehovah offerings in righteousness.
The proof of your faith is more precious than gold that perishes. Though it is tested by fire, it may be found in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Beloved ones do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, for it comes upon you like a test, as though some strange thing were happening to you.
Righteous » Compared with » Gold
But He knows the way I walk. He has tried me. I shall come forth as gold.
The valued sons of Zion are valued like the best gold. They are looked on as vessels of earth, the work of the hands of the potter!
compared to Saints » Gold
But He knows the way I walk. He has tried me. I shall come forth as gold.
The valued sons of Zion are valued like the best gold. They are looked on as vessels of earth, the work of the hands of the potter!
Spiritual » Refining » The refining influence of afflictions
But He knows the way I walk. He has tried me. I shall come forth as gold.
I will bring the third part into the fire. I will refine them, as silver is refined, and I will test them as gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will hear them. I will say: 'It is my people!' They will say: 'Jehovah is my God!'
You have tested us, O God. You have refined us in the same way silver is refined.
I will turn my power against you (turn the back of my hand upon you). I will remove your impurities with bleach. I will get rid of all your worthless qualities.
I have been testing you for myself like silver. I have put you through the fire of trouble.
Thus says Jehovah of Hosts: Behold, I will refine them and assay them. What else can I do, because of the daughter of my people?
He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver. He will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will offer to Jehovah offerings in righteousness.
The proof of your faith is more precious than gold that perishes. Though it is tested by fire, it may be found in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Beloved ones do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, for it comes upon you like a test, as though some strange thing were happening to you.
Trials » Often blessings in disguise
Our light affliction is for the moment. It works more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory for us.
Blessed is the person whom God corrects. Do not despise discipline from the Almighty.
But He knows the way I walk. He has tried me. I shall come forth as gold.
Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.
It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting. That is the end for all men and the living takes it to heart.
He said: I called to Jehovah because of my affliction. And he answered me! Out of the belly of the grave I cried and you heard my voice.
I will bring the third part into the fire. I will refine them, as silver is refined, and I will test them as gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will hear them. I will say: 'It is my people!' They will say: 'Jehovah is my God!'
Now no discipline for the present seems to be joyous. In fact it seems grievous! Nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained.
I said to him: Sir, you know. He said to me: These are the ones who came out of the great tribulation. They washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Trials » The refining influence of
But He knows the way I walk. He has tried me. I shall come forth as gold.
I will bring the third part into the fire. I will refine them, as silver is refined, and I will test them as gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will hear them. I will say: 'It is my people!' They will say: 'Jehovah is my God!'
You have tested us, O God. You have refined us in the same way silver is refined.
I will turn my power against you (turn the back of my hand upon you). I will remove your impurities with bleach. I will get rid of all your worthless qualities.
I have been testing you for myself like silver. I have put you through the fire of trouble.
Thus says Jehovah of Hosts: Behold, I will refine them and assay them. What else can I do, because of the daughter of my people?
He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver. He will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will offer to Jehovah offerings in righteousness.
The proof of your faith is more precious than gold that perishes. Though it is tested by fire, it may be found in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Beloved ones do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, for it comes upon you like a test, as though some strange thing were happening to you.
God, Wisdom of » Exhibited in knowing » The way of saints
But He knows the way I walk. He has tried me. I shall come forth as gold.
Jehovah knows (is fully aware of) the way of the righteous. But the way of the wicked will perish.