Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.

Bible References

I give

1 Corinthians 7:25
And concerning the virgins I have no ordinance of the Lord, but I give an opinion as one that has obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.

Expedient

2 Corinthians 12:1
It is not expedient therefore for me to boast [of these things]; for I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
Matthew 10:42
And whoever shall give one of these little ones a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, I tell you truly, he shall by no means lose his reward.
John 11:50
neither consider that it is expedient for us that one man should die for the people, and not that all the nation should perish.
John 16:7
But I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I should go away; for if I do not go away, the Comforter will not come to you; but if I go I will send him to you.
John 18:14
and Caiaphas was the one who advised the Jews that it was expedient that one man should be destroyed for the people.
1 Corinthians 6:12
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient; all things are lawful, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
1 Corinthians 10:23
All things are lawful, but all things are not expedient; all things are lawful, but all things do not edify.
Philippians 4:17
Not that I desire a gift, but I desire the fruit which abounds to your account.
1 Timothy 6:18
to perform good works, to be rich in good works, to be liberal, benevolent,
Hebrews 13:16
And forget not beneficence and liberality; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
James 2:15
And if a brother or sister is naked, or destitute of daily food,

To be

2 Corinthians 8:8
I do not speak by command, but on account of the diligence of others, and to prove the genuineness of your love;
2 Corinthians 9:2
for I know your readiness, of which I boasted in your behalf to the Macedonians that Achaia was ready a year ago, and your zeal has excited many.

Forward

2 Corinthians 8:3
For according to their ability, I testify, and beyond their ability, of their own accord,