Thematic Bible
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Accountability » Accountability connected with stewardship
I tell you there will be an account in the Judgment Day for every careless word that men say.
The kingdom of heaven is like a king who went over his accounts with his servants.
Look! I am sending you prophets, wise men, and scribes. Some of them you will torture and kill. Others you will torment and persecute from city to city.
After a long time the lord of those servants came back to settle with them.
But God said to him: 'You fool this night you will give up your life. Then who will have all these things you accumulated?'
He who did not know and did things unacceptable will receive a lesser punishment. To whom much is given, much will be required and to whom they commit much they will demand even more.
He received the kingdom and went back to check on his servants. He wanted to know what they had gained by trading with the money he gave them.
So then every one of us will give account of himself to God.
They think it strange that you do not run with them in wild and reckless living and they speak evil about you. They will give account to him that is ready to judge the living and the dead.
Error » Sins » Of ignorance
He who did not know and did things unacceptable will receive a lesser punishment. To whom much is given, much will be required and to whom they commit much they will demand even more.
I was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and a violent aggressor. I was shown mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
to tell the people of Israel: If a person sins unintentionally and does not keep Jehovah's commandments he would have to observe the following rules:
If any of you sin unintentionally by breaking any of Jehovah's commandments, you are guilty and must pay the penalty.
Brothers, I know you acted in ignorance just as your rulers did.
Giving and gifts » A large amount
He who did not know and did things unacceptable will receive a lesser punishment. To whom much is given, much will be required and to whom they commit much they will demand even more.
Ignorance » Of God's word » Sins of
He who did not know and did things unacceptable will receive a lesser punishment. To whom much is given, much will be required and to whom they commit much they will demand even more.
I was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and a violent aggressor. I was shown mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
to tell the people of Israel: If a person sins unintentionally and does not keep Jehovah's commandments he would have to observe the following rules:
If any of you sin unintentionally by breaking any of Jehovah's commandments, you are guilty and must pay the penalty.
Brothers, I know you acted in ignorance just as your rulers did.
Ignorance of God » Is no excuse for sin
He who did not know and did things unacceptable will receive a lesser punishment. To whom much is given, much will be required and to whom they commit much they will demand even more.
to tell the people of Israel: If a person sins unintentionally and does not keep Jehovah's commandments he would have to observe the following rules:
Judgment » According to privilege
He who did not know and did things unacceptable will receive a lesser punishment. To whom much is given, much will be required and to whom they commit much they will demand even more.
When someone will not listen to you leave that house and shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony to the householder.
If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have sin. Now they have no excuse for their sin!
This is the judgment, that the light has come into the world. People loved the darkness rather than the light for their works were evil.
I say to you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the Day of Judgment than for you.
Jesus replied: If you were blind you would have no sin. But you say we see so your sin remains.
For all who have sinned without law will perish without law. All who have sinned under law will be judged under law.
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Responsibility according to
He who did not know and did things unacceptable will receive a lesser punishment. To whom much is given, much will be required and to whom they commit much they will demand even more.
When someone will not listen to you leave that house and shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony to the householder.
If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have sin. Now they have no excuse for their sin!
This is the judgment, that the light has come into the world. People loved the darkness rather than the light for their works were evil.
I say to you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the Day of Judgment than for you.
Jesus replied: If you were blind you would have no sin. But you say we see so your sin remains.
For all who have sinned without law will perish without law. All who have sinned under law will be judged under law.
Opportunity » Judgment according to » Judgment according to privilege
He who did not know and did things unacceptable will receive a lesser punishment. To whom much is given, much will be required and to whom they commit much they will demand even more.
When someone will not listen to you leave that house and shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony to the householder.
If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have sin. Now they have no excuse for their sin!
This is the judgment, that the light has come into the world. People loved the darkness rather than the light for their works were evil.
I say to you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the Day of Judgment than for you.
Jesus replied: If you were blind you would have no sin. But you say we see so your sin remains.
For all who have sinned without law will perish without law. All who have sinned under law will be judged under law.
Punishment » According to deeds
The Son of man will come in the glory of his Father with his angels. He will then reward each man according to his deeds.
Now I tell you that everyone who is angry with his brother [without cause] shall be guilty before the court. Whoever speaks to his brother with words of contempt shall receive condemnation before the Sanhedrin [Supreme Court]. Curse your brother and you will be guilty enough to be destroyed by fire, with the burning trash, at the Valley of Hinnom, outside of Jerusalem (Greek: Gehenna).
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The Lord Jehovah says: 'I will treat you the way you deserve, because you ignored your promises and broke the covenant.
I, Jehovah, search the heart and examine the mind (inner man). I give to each man according to his ways, according to the results of his deeds.
A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The deeds of a man's hands will return to him.
The king will mourn. The prince will be clothed with despair and the hands of the people of the land will tremble. I will deal with them according to their conduct. By their own standards I will judge them. Then they will know that I am Jehovah.'
You may say: We did not know this, but God knows and judges your motives. He keeps watch on you and knows. He will reward each man according to his deeds.
Loving-kindness belongs to you, O Jehovah. You reward a person based on what he has done.
They devour widows' houses. They offer long prayers to show off in front of others. They shall receive great condemnation.
According to their deeds he will repay them. According to their ways he will make it befall them.
He will pay them back according to their deeds. He will pay back his opponents with wrath and punish his enemies. He will pay back the people who live on the coastlands.
The end is now upon you and I will unleash my anger against you. I will judge you according to your conduct and repay you for all your detestable practices.
I commanded my servants the prophets to obey my words and my statutes. They disregarded them and suffered greatly. Then they repented and admitted that I, Jehovah of Hosts, corrected them as they deserved according to their deeds.'
The unfaithful servant who knew what his master wanted and did not do it will be beaten. He who did not know and did things unacceptable will receive a lesser punishment. To whom much is given, much will be required and to whom they commit much they will demand even more.
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » According to the knowledge possessed by them
The unfaithful servant who knew what his master wanted and did not do it will be beaten. He who did not know and did things unacceptable will receive a lesser punishment. To whom much is given, much will be required and to whom they commit much they will demand even more.
Requirements » A large amount
He who did not know and did things unacceptable will receive a lesser punishment. To whom much is given, much will be required and to whom they commit much they will demand even more.
Servant » Figurative
He said: Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees, until we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.
They promise them freedom, while they are bondservants of corruption. A man is brought into bondage by one and enslaved by another.
For you brothers, were called for freedom; only do not use your freedom for an occasion to the flesh. Serve one another through love!
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People should regard us as servants of Christ. God has trusted us with his secrets.
Be free, and yet do not use your freedom for a covering for evil, but as servants of God.
Who then is the faithful, thoughtful, and wise servant, whom his lord put in charge of his other servants, to give them their food at the proper time? That servant is blessed when his lord comes and finds him doing his will. I tell you, he will put him in charge of everything he owns. read more.
But if that evil servant says in his heart, 'My lord delays, so I will beat (mistreat) my fellow servants.' And he eats and drinks with drunkards, the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect it, an hour when he is unaware. He will punish him severely, and send him to be with the hypocrites. There they will cry and grind their teeth.
But if that evil servant says in his heart, 'My lord delays, so I will beat (mistreat) my fellow servants.' And he eats and drinks with drunkards, the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect it, an hour when he is unaware. He will punish him severely, and send him to be with the hypocrites. There they will cry and grind their teeth.
They are my servants. I brought them out of Egypt. They must never be sold as slaves.
The Israelites belong to me! They are my servants. I brought them out of Egypt. I am Jehovah your God!'
O Jehovah, I am indeed your servant. I am your servant, the son of your handmaid. You have freed me from my chains.
Gird your loins (strengthen yourselves) and light your lamps. Be like men looking for their master to return. He will knock when he returns from the marriage feast, and it will immediately be opened to him. Those servants are blessed, for the master will find them alert when he comes. I tell you he will tighten his belt, have them sit down at the table, and he will serve them the meal. read more.
Even if he comes in the second watch or the third and he finds the same his servants are blessed. Know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming he would have watched. He would not have allowed his house to be broken into. You be ready! The Son of man will come at a time when you do not think he will. Peter said: Lord are you speaking this illustration to us or to everyone? The Lord said: Who is the faithful and wise steward, whom his master shall appoint over his household, to give them their food at the proper time? That servant will be blessed when his master comes and finds him doing so. I tell you the truth, he will put him in charge of all that he has. If that servant says in his heart, my master delays his coming; and beats the other servants and eats and drinks to excess, the master of that servant will come when he does not expect. He will come in an hour that he does not know. He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers. The unfaithful servant who knew what his master wanted and did not do it will be beaten. He who did not know and did things unacceptable will receive a lesser punishment. To whom much is given, much will be required and to whom they commit much they will demand even more.
Even if he comes in the second watch or the third and he finds the same his servants are blessed. Know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming he would have watched. He would not have allowed his house to be broken into. You be ready! The Son of man will come at a time when you do not think he will. Peter said: Lord are you speaking this illustration to us or to everyone? The Lord said: Who is the faithful and wise steward, whom his master shall appoint over his household, to give them their food at the proper time? That servant will be blessed when his master comes and finds him doing so. I tell you the truth, he will put him in charge of all that he has. If that servant says in his heart, my master delays his coming; and beats the other servants and eats and drinks to excess, the master of that servant will come when he does not expect. He will come in an hour that he does not know. He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers. The unfaithful servant who knew what his master wanted and did not do it will be beaten. He who did not know and did things unacceptable will receive a lesser punishment. To whom much is given, much will be required and to whom they commit much they will demand even more.
Let us say you have a servant who is plowing or looking after the sheep. Do you tell him to hurry and eat his meal when he comes in from the field? No you do not. You say to him get my supper ready. Put on your apron and wait on me while I eat and drink. After that you may have your meal. Does the servant deserve thanks for obeying orders?
You will know the truth and the truth will make you free! They answered him: We are Abraham's seed, and have never been in bondage to any man. How can you say we will be made free? Jesus answered: Truly I tell you every one who commits sin is a slave of sin. read more.
The slave does not abide in the house forever. The son abides forever.
The slave does not abide in the house forever. The son abides forever.
Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient servants you are his (voluntary) servants because you obey him? This could be obedience to sin with death in view or obedience to righteousness with holiness in view? But thanks to God, that you were the servants of sin yet you became obedient from the heart to the teachings delivered to you. After being made free from sin, you became servants of righteousness. read more.
I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. You once presented your members as servants to uncleanness and to sin. Now you present your members as servants to righteousness and sanctification (purification) (holiness). When you were servants of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. You are now ashamed of the fruit you had at that time. For the results of these things is death. Now you are free from sin and are servants to God. You have your fruit in holiness, and the end everlasting (eternal) life.
I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. You once presented your members as servants to uncleanness and to sin. Now you present your members as servants to righteousness and sanctification (purification) (holiness). When you were servants of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. You are now ashamed of the fruit you had at that time. For the results of these things is death. Now you are free from sin and are servants to God. You have your fruit in holiness, and the end everlasting (eternal) life.
Were you called being a slave? Do not let it worry you. But if you can become free, do so. He who is called in the Lord, being a slave, is the Lord's freeman. Likewise also he who is called, being free, is Christ's slave. You are bought with a price. Stop being slaves of men.
Sin » Against knowledge
They know the judgment of God, that those who commit such things are worthy of death! And yet, they not only do the same, but also approve of those who do them.
If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have sin. Now they have no excuse for their sin!
As a dog returns to his vomit so a fool returns to his folly.
He that knows to do good, and does not do it, to him it is sin.
for when they knew God, they did not glorify him as God. They did not thank him and were vain in their reasoning, for their foolish hearts were darkened.
Jesus replied: If you were blind you would have no sin. But you say we see so your sin remains.
If we continue to (practice) (deliberately persist in) sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for sins.
The unfaithful servant who knew what his master wanted and did not do it will be beaten. He who did not know and did things unacceptable will receive a lesser punishment. To whom much is given, much will be required and to whom they commit much they will demand even more.
If you are a Jew in name and are resting on the law and taking glory in God, you know his will. You approve the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law. And you have confidence that you are a leader of the blind, a light to those in darkness. read more.
You are an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, having the form of knowledge and of truth in the law. You then who teach another, do you teach yourself? You who preach not to steal, do you steal? You who say man should not commit adultery do you commit adultery? You who abhors idols do you rob temples? You who boast in the law do you by transgression of the law dishonor God?
You are an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, having the form of knowledge and of truth in the law. You then who teach another, do you teach yourself? You who preach not to steal, do you steal? You who say man should not commit adultery do you commit adultery? You who abhors idols do you rob temples? You who boast in the law do you by transgression of the law dishonor God?
For it were better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after knowing it, to turn back from the holy commandment delivered to them. It happened to them according to the true proverb: The dog returns to his own vomit, and the sow that had washed to wallowing in the mire.
Sin » Internal » Of ignorance
He who did not know and did things unacceptable will receive a lesser punishment. To whom much is given, much will be required and to whom they commit much they will demand even more.
I was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and a violent aggressor. I was shown mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
to tell the people of Israel: If a person sins unintentionally and does not keep Jehovah's commandments he would have to observe the following rules:
If any of you sin unintentionally by breaking any of Jehovah's commandments, you are guilty and must pay the penalty.
Brothers, I know you acted in ignorance just as your rulers did.
Sin » Degrees in
A certain lender had two debtors. One owed five hundred shillings and the other fifty. They did not have money to pay the debt so he forgave them both. Which of them did he love the most? Simon answered: I suppose it was the one whom he forgave the most. Jesus said: Your judgment is correct. read more.
Turning to the woman, he said to Simon: See this woman? I entered into your house and you gave me no water for my feet. She watered my feet with her tears, and wiped them with her hair. You did not kiss me. Since the time I came in she has not ceased kissing my feet. You did not anoint my head with oil. She anointed my feet with ointment. She loved much! She has many sins and they are forgiven. When little is forgiven, little love is shown.
Turning to the woman, he said to Simon: See this woman? I entered into your house and you gave me no water for my feet. She watered my feet with her tears, and wiped them with her hair. You did not kiss me. Since the time I came in she has not ceased kissing my feet. You did not anoint my head with oil. She anointed my feet with ointment. She loved much! She has many sins and they are forgiven. When little is forgiven, little love is shown.
The unfaithful servant who knew what his master wanted and did not do it will be beaten. He who did not know and did things unacceptable will receive a lesser punishment. To whom much is given, much will be required and to whom they commit much they will demand even more.
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Accountability connected with stewardship
I tell you there will be an account in the Judgment Day for every careless word that men say.
The kingdom of heaven is like a king who went over his accounts with his servants.
Look! I am sending you prophets, wise men, and scribes. Some of them you will torture and kill. Others you will torment and persecute from city to city.
After a long time the lord of those servants came back to settle with them.
But God said to him: 'You fool this night you will give up your life. Then who will have all these things you accumulated?'
He who did not know and did things unacceptable will receive a lesser punishment. To whom much is given, much will be required and to whom they commit much they will demand even more.
He received the kingdom and went back to check on his servants. He wanted to know what they had gained by trading with the money he gave them.
So then every one of us will give account of himself to God.
They think it strange that you do not run with them in wild and reckless living and they speak evil about you. They will give account to him that is ready to judge the living and the dead.
the future » The last judgment » Judgment according to privilege
He who did not know and did things unacceptable will receive a lesser punishment. To whom much is given, much will be required and to whom they commit much they will demand even more.
When someone will not listen to you leave that house and shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony to the householder.
If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have sin. Now they have no excuse for their sin!
This is the judgment, that the light has come into the world. People loved the darkness rather than the light for their works were evil.
I say to you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the Day of Judgment than for you.
Jesus replied: If you were blind you would have no sin. But you say we see so your sin remains.
For all who have sinned without law will perish without law. All who have sinned under law will be judged under law.
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Of ignorance
He who did not know and did things unacceptable will receive a lesser punishment. To whom much is given, much will be required and to whom they commit much they will demand even more.
I was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and a violent aggressor. I was shown mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
to tell the people of Israel: If a person sins unintentionally and does not keep Jehovah's commandments he would have to observe the following rules:
If any of you sin unintentionally by breaking any of Jehovah's commandments, you are guilty and must pay the penalty.
Brothers, I know you acted in ignorance just as your rulers did.
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Required according to ability
He who did not know and did things unacceptable will receive a lesser punishment. To whom much is given, much will be required and to whom they commit much they will demand even more.
She did what she could! She anointed my body beforehand for burying.
If any man speaks, speak as it were utterances of God. If any man ministers, minister with the strength which God supplies! May God be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. The glory and dominion belong to God forever and ever. Amen.
The one who received two talents said: 'Lord you gave me two talents and I gained another two talents.' His lord said: 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You were faithful over a few things. I will appoint you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'