Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Brotherhood of man » To regard all men as brothers » A common father
Is there not one Father to us all? Has not one God created us? Why do we act deceitfully, each man with his brother, to profane the covenant of our fathers.
The rich and poor meet together; Jehovah is the maker of them all.
Man » Equality of
And He has made all nations of men of one blood to dwell on all the face of the earth, ordaining fore-appointed seasons and boundaries of their dwelling,
But you must not be called Rabbi, for One is your teacher, Christ, and you are all brothers.
The rich and poor meet together; Jehovah is the maker of them all.
And he said to them, You know that it is an unlawful thing for a man, a Jew to keep company with or to come near to one of another nation. But God has shown me not to call any man common or unclean.
There cannot be Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is no male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant.
But Jesus called them and said to them, You know that they who are accounted rulers over the nations exercise lordship over them. And their great ones exercise authority on them. But it shall not be so among you. But whoever desires to be great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever of you desires to become first, he shall be servant of all.
If I despised the cause of my man servant or of my slave-girl, when they argued with me; what then shall I do when God rises up? And when He calls me to account, what shall I answer Him? Did not He who made me in the womb make him? And did not One shape us in the womb?
Jehovah looks down from Heaven; He beholds all the sons of mankind. From His dwelling place He looks on all the people of the earth. Together He forms their hearts; His understanding is to all their works.
But Jesus called them and said, You know that the rulers of the nations exercise dominion over them, and they who are great exercise authority over them. However, it shall not be so among you. But whoever desires to be great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever desires to be chief among you, let him be your servant; read more.
even as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.
even as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.
Man » Apparent insignificance of » Equality of
But you must not be called Rabbi, for One is your teacher, Christ, and you are all brothers.
The rich and poor meet together; Jehovah is the maker of them all.
For there is no difference both of Jew and of Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call on Him.
And he said to them, You know that it is an unlawful thing for a man, a Jew to keep company with or to come near to one of another nation. But God has shown me not to call any man common or unclean.
There cannot be Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is no male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He has promised to those who love Him?
Man » A social being » Equality of
But you must not be called Rabbi, for One is your teacher, Christ, and you are all brothers.
The rich and poor meet together; Jehovah is the maker of them all.
For there is no difference both of Jew and of Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call on Him.
And he said to them, You know that it is an unlawful thing for a man, a Jew to keep company with or to come near to one of another nation. But God has shown me not to call any man common or unclean.
There cannot be Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is no male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He has promised to those who love Him?
Man's » Equality
But you must not be called Rabbi, for One is your teacher, Christ, and you are all brothers.
The rich and poor meet together; Jehovah is the maker of them all.
For there is no difference both of Jew and of Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call on Him.
And he said to them, You know that it is an unlawful thing for a man, a Jew to keep company with or to come near to one of another nation. But God has shown me not to call any man common or unclean.
There cannot be Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is no male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He has promised to those who love Him?
The poor » Made by God
The rich and poor meet together; Jehovah is the maker of them all.
How much less to Him who does not lift up the face of rulers, nor regard the rich before the poor? For all of them are the work of His hands.
Poverty » The lord being the maker of the poor
The rich and poor meet together; Jehovah is the maker of them all.
And Job arose, and tore his robe, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground and worshiped. And he said, I came naked out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there. Jehovah gave, and Jehovah has taken away. Blessed be the name of Jehovah.
Jehovah takes away, and He gives riches; He brings low; yea, He lifts up high.
Yes, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert justice. Who has given the earth as a deposit with Him? Or who has set the whole world in order? If He sets His heart on man, if He gathers to Himself his spirit and his breath, read more.
all flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again to dust. If now you have understanding, hear this; listen to the sound of my words. Shall one who hates right govern? And will you condemn Him who is just and mighty? Who says to a king, O worthless one; and to nobles, O evil one? How much less to Him who does not lift up the face of rulers, nor regard the rich before the poor? For all of them are the work of His hands.
all flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again to dust. If now you have understanding, hear this; listen to the sound of my words. Shall one who hates right govern? And will you condemn Him who is just and mighty? Who says to a king, O worthless one; and to nobles, O evil one? How much less to Him who does not lift up the face of rulers, nor regard the rich before the poor? For all of them are the work of His hands.
Social life » Social duties to regard all men as brothers » A common father
Is there not one Father to us all? Has not one God created us? Why do we act deceitfully, each man with his brother, to profane the covenant of our fathers.
The rich and poor meet together; Jehovah is the maker of them all.
Theft » From the poor specially forbidden
The rich and poor meet together; Jehovah is the maker of them all.
Wealth » The lord being the maker of the wealthy
The rich and poor meet together; Jehovah is the maker of them all.
And Job arose, and tore his robe, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground and worshiped. And he said, I came naked out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there. Jehovah gave, and Jehovah has taken away. Blessed be the name of Jehovah.
O Jehovah, Yours is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty. For all in the heavens and in the earth is Yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Jehovah, and You lift up Yourself to all as Head. And the riches and the honor are from You, and You reign over all. And in Your hand is power and might. And it is in Your hand to make great and to give strength to all.
Jehovah takes away, and He gives riches; He brings low; yea, He lifts up high.
Yes, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert justice. Who has given the earth as a deposit with Him? Or who has set the whole world in order? If He sets His heart on man, if He gathers to Himself his spirit and his breath, read more.
all flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again to dust. If now you have understanding, hear this; listen to the sound of my words. Shall one who hates right govern? And will you condemn Him who is just and mighty? Who says to a king, O worthless one; and to nobles, O evil one? How much less to Him who does not lift up the face of rulers, nor regard the rich before the poor? For all of them are the work of His hands.
all flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again to dust. If now you have understanding, hear this; listen to the sound of my words. Shall one who hates right govern? And will you condemn Him who is just and mighty? Who says to a king, O worthless one; and to nobles, O evil one? How much less to Him who does not lift up the face of rulers, nor regard the rich before the poor? For all of them are the work of His hands.
and so that you might not say in your heart, My power and the might of my hand has gotten me this wealth. But you shall remember Jehovah your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, so that He may confirm His covenant which He has sworn to your fathers, as it is today.