Thematic Bible




Thematic Bible







Since all these things are to melt away in this manner, what sort of people must we be, conducting our lives in holiness and godliness,



Dear friends, although I have been eager to write to you about our common salvation, I now feel compelled instead to write to encourage you to contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.


I have made your forehead harder than flint -- like diamond! Do not fear them or be terrified of the looks they give you, for they are a rebellious house."



But you, son of man, do not fear them, and do not fear their words -- even though briers and thorns surround you and you live among scorpions -- do not fear their words and do not be terrified of the looks they give you, for they are a rebellious house!

Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ so that -- whether I come and see you or whether I remain absent -- I should hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, by contending side by side for the faith of the gospel, and by not being intimidated in any way by your opponents. This is a sign of their destruction, but of your salvation -- a sign which is from God.












Dear friends, although I have been eager to write to you about our common salvation, I now feel compelled instead to write to encourage you to contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.

Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith

The former proclaim Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, because they think they can cause trouble for me in my imprisonment.







If others receive this right from you, are we not more deserving? But we have not made use of this right. Instead we endure everything so that we may not be a hindrance to the gospel of Christ.


Pray for me also, that I may be given the message when I begin to speak -- that I may confidently make known the mystery of the gospel,



We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen you and encourage you about your faith,


If others receive this right from you, are we not more deserving? But we have not made use of this right. Instead we endure everything so that we may not be a hindrance to the gospel of Christ.


not that there really is another gospel, but there are some who are disturbing you and wanting to distort the gospel of Christ.



The former proclaim Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, because they think they can cause trouble for me in my imprisonment.




And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil's trap.



Since all these things are to melt away in this manner, what sort of people must we be, conducting our lives in holiness and godliness,

In this way you will live a decent life before outsiders and not be in need.









Now may the God of endurance and comfort give you unity with one another in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

with this goal in mind, I strive toward the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Therefore let those of us who are "perfect" embrace this point of view. If you think otherwise, God will reveal to you the error of your ways. Nevertheless, let us live up to the standard that we have already attained.










Dear friends, although I have been eager to write to you about our common salvation, I now feel compelled instead to write to encourage you to contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.


But you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' for you have one Teacher and you are all brothers.









Listen, your watchmen shout; in unison they shout for joy, for they see with their very own eyes the Lord's return to Zion.


Now may the God of endurance and comfort give you unity with one another in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.


Nevertheless, let us live up to the standard that we have already attained. Be imitators of me, brothers and sisters, and watch carefully those who are living this way, just as you have us as an example.










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