Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

General references

Bible References

Believing

Colossians 4:1
Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you too have a Master in heaven.
Philemon 1:10
appeal to you for my son, Onesimus. I fathered him while I was in chains.

Let

Genesis 16:4
He slept with Hagar, and she became pregnant. When she realized that she was pregnant, she treated her mistress with contempt.
Numbers 16:3
They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, “You have gone too far! Everyone in the entire community is holy, and the Lord is among them. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the Lord’s assembly?”
Matthew 6:24
“No one can be a slave of two masters, since either he will hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot be slaves of God and of money.
2 Peter 2:10
especially those who follow the polluting desires of the flesh and despise authority.

Bold, arrogant people! They do not tremble when they blaspheme the glorious ones;
Jude 1:8
Nevertheless, these dreamers likewise defile their flesh, reject authority, and blaspheme glorious ones.

Because they are brethren

1 Timothy 5:1
Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers,
Matthew 23:8
“But as for you, do not be called ‘Rabbi,’ because you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.
Matthew 25:40
“And the King will answer them, ‘I assure you: Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’
Romans 8:29
For those He foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.
Galatians 3:26
for you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 3:11
In Christ there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all and in all.

Because they are

Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision accomplishes anything; what matters is faith working through love.
Ephesians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will:

To the faithful saints in Christ Jesus at Ephesus.
Colossians 1:2
To the saints in Christ at Colossae, who are faithful brothers.

Grace to you and peace from God our Father.
Colossians 3:12
Therefore, God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,
2 Thessalonians 1:3
We must always thank God for you, brothers. This is right, since your faith is flourishing and the love each one of you has for one another is increasing.
Philemon 1:5
because I hear of your love and faith toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints.

Partakers

Joel 2:28
After this
I will pour out My Spirit on all humanity;
then your sons and your daughters will prophesy,
your old men will have dreams,
and your young men will see visions.
Romans 11:17
Now if some of the branches were broken off, and you, though a wild olive branch, were grafted in among them and have come to share in the rich root of the cultivated olive tree,
Ephesians 3:6
The Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and partners of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.
Hebrews 3:1
Therefore, holy brothers and companions in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession;
1 Peter 5:1
Therefore, as a fellow elder and witness to the sufferings of the Messiah and also a participant in the glory about to be revealed, I exhort the elders among you:

These

1 Timothy 4:11
Command and teach these things.
Titus 2:1
But you must say the things that are consistent with sound teaching.
Titus 3:8
This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone.

General references

Genesis 24:33
A meal was set before him, but he said, “I will not eat until I have said what I have to say.”

So Laban said, “Please speak.”
1 Timothy 4:11
Command and teach these things.

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