Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.
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Bible References
As god
1 Corinthians 7:7
for I wish that all men were as I myself am: but every man hath his proper gift from God, some one way, and some another.
Matthew 19:12
as there are some eunuchs, who were such from their very birth: and others who were made such by men: so there are some who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of religion. he that can bear the state of celibacy, let him bear it.
Romans 12:3
Now it is by virtue of my apostolical commission, that I charge every man among you, not to entertain too high an opinion of himself; but modestly consider, that 'tis God who has dealt to every man his proportion of spiritual gifts.
1 Peter 4:10
as good economists of the different dispensations of God, communicate to one another the gifts you have receiv'd.
As the
1 Corinthians 7:18
does a Jew turn Christian? let him not pretend to be uncircumcised: does a Gentile turn Christian? let him not become circumcised.
So ordain
1 Corinthians 4:17
'tis for this end I have sent you Timothy, who is my dear disciple, and a faithful christian, who will inform you how I behave my self in every church where I teach the gospel of Christ.
1 Corinthians 16:1
Now as to the collection for the converts at Jerusalem, do as I have directed for the churches of Galatia.
2 Corinthians 11:28
besides these troubles from without, that which crouds upon me daily, the care of all the churches.
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Matthew 19:11
but he reply'd, 'tis not everyman can live single, but only such as have the gift of continency.