John 4:23

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

True

Matthew 15:7

Luke 18:11

In spirit

The father seeketh

1 Peter 2:9

Bible References

True

Hypocrites! well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying,

The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself: God, I thank thee that I am not as other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

In spirit

For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that, without ceasing, I make mention of you,

For you have not again received the spirit of bondage, that you may fear; but you have received the spirit of adoption, by which we cry, Abba, Father.

And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

praying with all prayer and supplication, at all times, in the Spirit; and to this end being watchful in all perseverance, and supplication for all the saints:

For we are the circumcision, who worship God in spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh;

But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,

The father seeketh

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people, that you should show forth the virtues of him who has called you out of darkness into his wonderful light: