Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
The truth
General references
Bible References
Know
1 Timothy 3:2
The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate in habits, sound in mind, orderly, hospitable, qualified to teach;
Deuteronomy 31:23
Jehovah gave this command to Joshua, son of Nun: Be strong and courageous, because you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.
1 Kings 2:2
It is my time to die. I go the way of all people of the earth. Be strong and be a man.
1 Chronicles 22:13
You will have success if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws that Jehovah gave Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.
1 Chronicles 28:9
You my son Solomon, learn to know your father's God. Serve Jehovah wholeheartedly and willingly because he searches every heart and understands every thought we have. If you dedicate your life to serving him, he will accept you. On the other hand if you abandon him, he will reject you from then on.
Acts 1:2
until the day he was received up to heaven. After that he gave orders through the Holy Spirit to his chosen apostles.
The pillar
Jeremiah 1:18
Today I have made you like a fortified city, an iron pillar, and a copper wall. You will be able to stand up to the whole land. You will be able to stand up to Judah's kings, its officials, its priests, and all the common people.
Matthew 16:18
You are Peter (Greek: petros: piece of rock), and on this rock-mass (Greek: petra: mass of rock) (referring to Jesus) I will build my congregation. The entrance to the grave (Greek: Hades) will not have power to stop it.
Matthew 18:18
I tell you; whatever things are fixed by you on earth will be declared improper and unlawful in heaven. Whatever you make free on earth will be declared lawful in heaven.
Romans 3:2
Much in every way. First they were entrusted with the oracles of God.
Galatians 2:9
When they saw the grace that was given to me, James, Cephas (Peter) and John, they who were known to be pillars, gave to Barnabas and me the right hand of fellowship. We were to go to the nations and they were to go to the people who are circumcised.
The truth
1 Timothy 3:16
The secret of godliness is great and it is without controversy. 'He (Jesus Christ) was manifested (revealed) in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, and seen by angels. He preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, and received up in glory.'
John 1:17
The law came through Moses. Loving-kindness and truth came through Jesus Christ.
John 14:6
Jesus proclaimed: I am the way, the truth, and the life! No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 18:37
Pilate said: Are you a king then? Jesus answered: As you say I am a king. I was born and came into the world for this purpose, that I should bear witness to the truth! Every one who is of the truth hears my voice.
2 Corinthians 6:7
in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
Galatians 3:1
O foolish Galatians, who fascinated (cast a spell over) (beguiled) (influenced) you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was openly presented impaled.
Ephesians 4:21
You learned him and were taught by him just as truth is in Jesus.
Colossians 1:5
This is because of the hope reserved for you in heaven. You heard about this hope from the word of truth, the good news.
General references
Song of Songs 3:10
He made the pillars of silver; the bottom of gold and its cover was of purple. The interior was paved with love, for the daughters of Jerusalem.