13 Bible Verses about Ability
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to these things I am equal, thro' Christ who strengthens me.
to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to every man according to his respective ability, and then set out on his journey.
But since there is emulation among you concerning spiritual gifts, seek to abound in the exercise of such gifts as tend most to the edification of the church.
having then different gifts, according to the respective favour bestowed upon us; if it be prophecy, let him prophesy according to the proportion of his gift. if it be the ministry, let him attend on that ministry; and he that teacheth, on teaching; he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him be disinterested; he that presideth, let him be diligent; he that sheweth mercy, let him do it with cheerfulness.
when the sabbath was come, he preach'd in the synagogue, to the great astonishment of many, who upon hearing his discourse, said, how came he by all this? what strange endowment of knowledge is this, that he should work such miracles? is not he the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses, of Juda and Simon? are not these his sisters, who are here with us? and they were scandalized at him. but Jesus said to him, a prophet is never despis'd, except in his own country, among his own kindred, and in his own family:read more.
so that excepting the cure of a few sick by the imposition of hands, he would not work any miracle there, they were so marvellously incredulous. so that He went all about to teach in the neighbouring villages.
if I testified of my self, my testimony would be suspected. there is another who testifies of me, and I know that the testimony which he gives of me, is true. you yourselves sent to John, and he bore witness to the truth.read more.
not that I need the testimony of men: but this I tell you, for your own security. he was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing to be entertain'd for a while with his light. but I have a better witness than that of John: for the works which my father hath order'd me to finish, those very works that I do, bear me witness, that 'tis the father who sent me. and the father who sent me, hath himself born witness of me. his voice you have never heard, nor ever seen his appearance, nor will his Logos abide among you: for tho' he hath sent him, you do not believe him.
for I think I am not at all inferior to the chiefest of the apostles. if my language is inelegant, my knowledge is not contemptible; but has been fully display'd among you on all occasions.
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Ability » God's Ability » Giving according to
Ability » God's Ability » To make grace abound
and God is able to make every charitable gift redound to your advantage; that being always sufficiently supply'd in every thing, you may excel in every good work:
Ability » God's Ability » To subdue all things
it is he, that will change our vile body into a like form with his glorious body, by displaying that power which is able to subdue all things unto himself.
Ability » God's Ability » To guard the soul's treasures
yet I am not ashamed, for I know in whom I have confided, and I am persuaded he is able to keep what I have committed to him against that day.
Ability » God's Ability » To do exceeding abundantly
Now unto him that is able to do infinitely above what we ask or comprehend, by his power operating in us,
Ability » God's Ability » To save to the uttermost
so that he has an uninterrupted power to save those, that come to God by him, because he ever lives to make intercession for them.
Ability » God's Ability » To fulfil promises
Ability » God's Ability » Able to deliver
Ability » God's Ability » To keep from falling
Now to him that is able to keep you from falling, and make you appear in his glorious presence, without defect, and full of joy:
Ability » God's Ability » To raise up children from stones
let your actions therefore show your repentance, and don't pretend to say within yourselves, "we have Abraham for our father:" for I tell you that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
Topics on Ability
Ability, God's Power
2 Corinthians 9:8and God is able to make every charitable gift redound to your advantage; that being always sufficiently supply'd in every thing, you may excel in every good work:
Ability, Of Christ
Matthew 9:28and when he was got into the house, the blind men advanc'd: and Jesus said to them, do ye think I am able to effect this cure? they answer'd, yes, Lord.
Ability, Of God To Save
John 6:37all those whom my father gives me, shall come to me; and I will not reject any that come to me.
Ability, Of The Christian
John 15:5I am the vine, you are the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for independent of me ye can do nothing.
Ability, To Give
2 Corinthians 9:7let every man give as he is disposed in his own mind, without any regret or reluctance: for God loves a cheerful benefactor.