Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Appetites » Restrained
Keep no company with winebibbers and riotous eaters of flesh;
but I tame my body and bring it into subjection, lest after that I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
And he spake unto his disciples, "Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat: Neither for your body, what ye shall put on.
Take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be overcome with surfeiting and drunkenness, and cares of this world: and that, that day come on you unawares.
When thou sittest at the table to eat with a lord, order thyself mannerly with the things that are set before thee. Measure thine appetite:
If thou findest honey, eat so much as is sufficient for thee; lest thou be overfull, and parbreak it out again.
Citizens » Rights of
Then said Paul unto them, "They have beaten us, openly un-condemned, for all that we are Romans, and have cast us into prison: and now would they send us away privily? Nay not so, but let them come themselves and fetch us out."
The increase and prosperity of the commons is the king's honour; but the decay of the people is the confusion of the prince.
A discreet servant is a pleasure unto the king; but one that is not honest provoketh him unto wrath.
Whoso delighteth to be of a clean heart and of gracious lips, the king shall be his friend.
When thou sittest at the table to eat with a lord, order thyself mannerly with the things that are set before thee. Measure thine appetite: and if thou wilt rule thy own self, be not over greedy of his meat, for meat beguileth and deceiveth.
Seeing then that no man saith here against, ye ought to be content, and to do nothing rashly; For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet despisers of your goddess. Wherefore if Demetrius and the craftsmen which are with him, have any saying to any man: the law is open, and there are rulers. Let them accuse one another. read more.
If ye go about any other thing, it may be determined in a lawful congregation.
If ye go about any other thing, it may be determined in a lawful congregation.
And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, "Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman and uncondemned?" When the centurion heard that, he went to the upper-captain, and told him saying, "What intendest thou to do? This man is a citizen of Rome." Then the upper-captain came to him, and said, "Tell me, art thou a Roman?" He said, "Yea." read more.
And the high captain answered, "With a great sum obtained I this freedom." And Paul said, "I was freeborn." Then straightway departed from him they which should have examined him. And the high captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman: because he had bound him.
And the high captain answered, "With a great sum obtained I this freedom." And Paul said, "I was freeborn." Then straightway departed from him they which should have examined him. And the high captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman: because he had bound him.
in the which they found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor yet with unquietness. Howbeit, there were certain Jews out of Asia, which ought to be here present before thee, and accuse me, if they had ought against me:
"Let them therefore," said he, "which among you are able to do it come down with us and accuse him, if there be any fault in the man."
Then said Paul, "I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged. To the Jews have I no harm done, as thou verily well knowest.
To whom I answered, 'It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man that he should perish, before that he which is accused, have the accusers before him, and have license to answer for himself, concerning the crime laid against him.'
Consideration » What to consider
When thou sittest at the table to eat with a lord, order thyself mannerly with the things that are set before thee. Measure thine appetite: and if thou wilt rule thy own self, be not over greedy of his meat, for meat beguileth and deceiveth. read more.
Take not over great travail and labour to be rich, beware of such a purpose. Why wilt thou set thine eye upon the thing, which suddenly vanisheth away? For riches make themselves wings, and take their flight like an Eagle into the air. Eat not thou with the envious, and desire not his meat, for he doth as a man that pescribeth a measure in his heart. He sayeth unto thee, "Eat and drink," whereas his heart is not with thee. Yea the morsels that thou hast eaten shalt thou parbreak and loose those sweet words.
Take not over great travail and labour to be rich, beware of such a purpose. Why wilt thou set thine eye upon the thing, which suddenly vanisheth away? For riches make themselves wings, and take their flight like an Eagle into the air. Eat not thou with the envious, and desire not his meat, for he doth as a man that pescribeth a measure in his heart. He sayeth unto thee, "Eat and drink," whereas his heart is not with thee. Yea the morsels that thou hast eaten shalt thou parbreak and loose those sweet words.
Desires » What not to desire
Be not thou jealous over wicked men, and desire not thou to be among them. For their heart imagineth to do hurt, and their lips talk of mischief.
When thou sittest at the table to eat with a lord, order thyself mannerly with the things that are set before thee. Measure thine appetite: and if thou wilt rule thy own self, be not over greedy of his meat, for meat beguileth and deceiveth. read more.
Take not over great travail and labour to be rich, beware of such a purpose. Why wilt thou set thine eye upon the thing, which suddenly vanisheth away? For riches make themselves wings, and take their flight like an Eagle into the air. Eat not thou with the envious, and desire not his meat, for he doth as a man that pescribeth a measure in his heart. He sayeth unto thee, "Eat and drink," whereas his heart is not with thee. Yea the morsels that thou hast eaten shalt thou parbreak and loose those sweet words.
Take not over great travail and labour to be rich, beware of such a purpose. Why wilt thou set thine eye upon the thing, which suddenly vanisheth away? For riches make themselves wings, and take their flight like an Eagle into the air. Eat not thou with the envious, and desire not his meat, for he doth as a man that pescribeth a measure in his heart. He sayeth unto thee, "Eat and drink," whereas his heart is not with thee. Yea the morsels that thou hast eaten shalt thou parbreak and loose those sweet words.
Let us not be vainglorious, provoking one another, and envying one another.
the Diet of the jews » Of the rich, luxurious
When thou sittest at the table to eat with a lord, order thyself mannerly with the things that are set before thee. Measure thine appetite: and if thou wilt rule thy own self, be not over greedy of his meat, for meat beguileth and deceiveth.
{He} They that were wont to fair delicately, perish in the streets; they that afore were brought up in purple, make now much of dung.
Ye that lie upon beds of ivory, and use your wantonness upon your couches; ye that eat the best lambs of the flock, and the fattest calves of the drove; ye that sing to the lute, and in playing of instruments compare yourselves unto David;
Eating » Admonitions concerning eating
And he spake unto his disciples, "Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat: Neither for your body, what ye shall put on.
When thou sittest at the table to eat with a lord, order thyself mannerly with the things that are set before thee. Measure thine appetite:
Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the praise of God.
Whatsoever is sold in the market, that eat, and ask no questions for conscience sake.
O let not mine heart be inclined to any evil thing, to be minded as the ungodly or wicked men; lest I eat of such things as please them.
Like as it is not good to eat too much honey; even so, he that will search out high things, it shall be too heavy for him.
and into whatsoever city ye enter, if they receive you, eat such things as are set before you,
For all the creatures of God are good: and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Food » Grace before » Admonitions concerning eating
And he spake unto his disciples, "Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat: Neither for your body, what ye shall put on.
When thou sittest at the table to eat with a lord, order thyself mannerly with the things that are set before thee. Measure thine appetite:
Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the praise of God.
Whatsoever is sold in the market, that eat, and ask no questions for conscience sake.
O let not mine heart be inclined to any evil thing, to be minded as the ungodly or wicked men; lest I eat of such things as please them.
Like as it is not good to eat too much honey; even so, he that will search out high things, it shall be too heavy for him.
and into whatsoever city ye enter, if they receive you, eat such things as are set before you,
For all the creatures of God are good: and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Guest » Rules for the conduct of
When thou sittest at the table to eat with a lord, order thyself mannerly with the things that are set before thee. Measure thine appetite: and if thou wilt rule thy own self, be not over greedy of his meat, for meat beguileth and deceiveth.
Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and prease not into the place of great men. Better it is that it be said unto thee, "Come up hither," than thou to be set down in the presence of the prince whom thou seest with thine eyes.
If any of them which believe not bid you to a feast, and if ye be disposed to go, whatsoever is set before you eat, asking no question for conscience sake.
Eat not thou with the envious, and desire not his meat, for he doth as a man that pescribeth a measure in his heart. He sayeth unto thee, "Eat and drink," whereas his heart is not with thee. Yea the morsels that thou hast eaten shalt thou parbreak and loose those sweet words.
Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house, lest he be weary of thee, and so abhor thee.
Into whatsoever house ye enter in, first say, Peace be to this house. And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him, if not, it shall return to you again. And in the same house tarry still, eating and drinking such as they have. For the laborer is worthy of his reward. Go not from house to house:
He put forth a similitude to the guests, when he marked how they pressed to the highest rooms, and said unto them, "When thou art bidden to a wedding of any man, sit not down in the highest room, lest a more honorable man than thou be bidden of him, and he that bade both him and thee, come and say to thee, 'Give this man room.' And thou then begin with shame to take the lowest room. read more.
But rather, when thou art bidden, go and sit in the lowest room, that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, 'Friend, sit up higher.' Then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee. For whosoever exalteth himself, shall be brought low. And he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted."
But rather, when thou art bidden, go and sit in the lowest room, that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, 'Friend, sit up higher.' Then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee. For whosoever exalteth himself, shall be brought low. And he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted."
Manners » Rules for guests
When thou sittest at the table to eat with a lord, order thyself mannerly with the things that are set before thee. Measure thine appetite:
If any of them which believe not bid you to a feast, and if ye be disposed to go, whatsoever is set before you eat, asking no question for conscience sake.
Social duties » Temperance pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
He that hath pleasure in banquets, shall be a poor man; Whoso delighteth in wine and delicates, shall not be rich.
When thou sittest at the table to eat with a lord, order thyself mannerly with the things that are set before thee. Measure thine appetite:
If thou findest honey, eat so much as is sufficient for thee; lest thou be overfull, and parbreak it out again.
And as he preached of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come; Felix trembled, and answered, "Thou hast done enough at this time: depart. When I have a convenient time, I will send for thee."
Every man that proveth masteries abstaineth from all things. And they do it to obtain a corruptible crown: but we to obtain an uncorruptible crown.
and in knowledge, temperance; and in temperance, patience; in patience, godliness;
That the elder men be sober, honest, discreet, sound in the faith, in love and in patience.
Against such there is no law.
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » In eating
And he spake unto his disciples, "Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat: Neither for your body, what ye shall put on.
When thou sittest at the table to eat with a lord, order thyself mannerly with the things that are set before thee. Measure thine appetite:
Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the praise of God.
Whatsoever is sold in the market, that eat, and ask no questions for conscience sake.
O let not mine heart be inclined to any evil thing, to be minded as the ungodly or wicked men; lest I eat of such things as please them.
Like as it is not good to eat too much honey; even so, he that will search out high things, it shall be too heavy for him.
and into whatsoever city ye enter, if they receive you, eat such things as are set before you,
For all the creatures of God are good: and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Temperance » Pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
He that hath pleasure in banquets, shall be a poor man; Whoso delighteth in wine and delicates, shall not be rich.
When thou sittest at the table to eat with a lord, order thyself mannerly with the things that are set before thee. Measure thine appetite:
If thou findest honey, eat so much as is sufficient for thee; lest thou be overfull, and parbreak it out again.
And as he preached of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come; Felix trembled, and answered, "Thou hast done enough at this time: depart. When I have a convenient time, I will send for thee."
Every man that proveth masteries abstaineth from all things. And they do it to obtain a corruptible crown: but we to obtain an uncorruptible crown.
and in knowledge, temperance; and in temperance, patience; in patience, godliness;
That the elder men be sober, honest, discreet, sound in the faith, in love and in patience.
Against such there is no law.
Temperance » In relation to food in relation to speech » Appetites to be restrained
Keep no company with winebibbers and riotous eaters of flesh;
but I tame my body and bring it into subjection, lest after that I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
And he spake unto his disciples, "Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat: Neither for your body, what ye shall put on.
Take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be overcome with surfeiting and drunkenness, and cares of this world: and that, that day come on you unawares.
When thou sittest at the table to eat with a lord, order thyself mannerly with the things that are set before thee. Measure thine appetite:
If thou findest honey, eat so much as is sufficient for thee; lest thou be overfull, and parbreak it out again.