Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.

Bible References

Carefulness

2 Corinthians 7:7
and not by his coming only, but also by the comfort with which he was comforted in you, while he told us of your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced still more.
1 Corinthians 12:25
that there should be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another.
Titus 3:8
This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

Clearing

Genesis 44:6
He overtook them, and he spoke these words to them.
1 Corinthians 5:13
But those who are outside, God judges. "Put away the wicked man from among yourselves."
Ephesians 5:11
Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them.
1 Timothy 5:21
I command you in the sight of God, and Christ Jesus, and the chosen angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.

Indignation

2 Samuel 12:5
David's anger was greatly kindled against the man, and he said to Nathan, "As the LORD lives, the man who has done this is worthy to die.
Nehemiah 5:6
I was very angry when I heard their cry and these words.
Nehemiah 13:25
I contended with them, and cursed them, and struck certain of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God, "You shall not give your daughters to their sons, nor take their daughters for your sons, or for yourselves.
Job 42:6
Therefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes."
Jeremiah 31:18
I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus, 'You have chastised me, and I was chastised, as an untrained calf: turn me, and I shall be turned; for you are the LORD my God.
Daniel 6:14
Then the king, when he heard these words, was very displeased, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him. And he labored until the going down of the sun to rescue him.
Mark 3:5
And when he had looked around at them with anger, being grieved at the hardening of their hearts, he said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." He stretched it out, and his hand was restored.
Ephesians 4:26
"Be angry, and do not sin." Do not let the sun go down on your wrath,

Fear

2 Corinthians 7:1
Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Psalm 2:11
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Proverbs 14:16
A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
Proverbs 28:14
Blessed is the man who is always reverent; but the one who hardens his heart will fall into evil.
Romans 11:20
True; by their unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by your faith. Do not be conceited, but fear;
Philippians 2:12
So then, my beloved, even as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Hebrews 4:1
Let us fear therefore, lest perhaps anyone of you should seem to have come short of a promise of entering into his rest.
Hebrews 12:15
looking carefully lest there be any man who falls short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it;
1 Peter 1:17
If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man's work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear:
Jude 1:23
and some save, snatching them out of the fire, and on some have mercy with fear; hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.

Vehement

Psalm 38:9
Lord, all my desire is before you. My groaning is not hidden from you.
Psalm 42:1
As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants after you, God.
Psalm 130:6
My soul longs for the Lord more than watchmen long for the morning; more than watchmen for the morning.
Psalm 145:19
He will fulfill the desire of those who fear him. He also will hear their cry, and will save them.
Song of Songs 8:6
Set me as a seal on your heart, as a seal on your arm; for love is strong as death. Jealousy is as cruel as Sheol. Its flashes are flashes of fire, a very flame of the LORD.
Isaiah 26:8
Yes, in the path of your judgments, O LORD, have we waited for you. Your name and your renown are the desire of our soul.
1 Peter 2:2
as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby to salvation,

Zeal

2 Corinthians 9:2
for I know your readiness, of which I boast on your behalf to them of Macedonia, that Achaia has been prepared for a year past. Your zeal has stirred up very many of them.
Psalm 69:9
For the zeal of your house consumes me. The reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me.
Psalm 119:139
My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words.
John 2:17
His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for your house will consume me."
Acts 17:16
Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw the city full of idols.

Revenge

Psalm 35:13
But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth. I afflicted my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into my own bosom.
Matthew 5:29
And if your right eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it away from you.[note: idiom meaning to stop doing a sin] For it is more profitable for you that one of your members should perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.
Mark 9:43
If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off.[note: idiom meaning to stop doing a sin] It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having your two hands to go into hell, into the unquenchable fire,
Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. Be zealous therefore, and repent.

Approved

2 Corinthians 6:4
but in everything commending ourselves, as servants of God, in great endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses,
2 Corinthians 13:7
Now we pray to God that you do no evil; not that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is honorable, though we are as reprobate.
Romans 14:18
For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.
2 Timothy 2:15
Do your best to present yourself approved by God, a workman who does not need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.