Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!

How beautiful

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Bible References

And how

Jeremiah 23:32
Look, I'm against those who prophesy based on false dreams," declares the LORD, "and relate them and lead my people astray with their lies and their recklessness. I didn't send them; I didn't command them, and they provide no benefit at all to these people," declares the LORD.
Matthew 9:38
So ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest."
Matthew 10:1
Then Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and every illness.
Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus approached them and told them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Luke 10:1
After this, the Lord appointed 70 other disciples and was about to send them ahead of him in pairs to every town and place that he intended to go.
John 20:21
Jesus told them again, "Peace be with you. Just as the Father has sent me, so I am sending you."
Acts 9:15
But the Lord told him, "Go, because he's my chosen instrument to carry my name to unbelievers, to their kings, and to the descendants of Israel.
Acts 13:2
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set Barnabas and Saul apart for me to do the work for which I called them."
Acts 22:21
"Then he told me, "Go, because I'll send you far away to the gentiles.'"
1 Corinthians 12:28
God has appointed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then those who perform miracles, those who have gifts of healing, those who help others, administrators, and those who speak various kinds of languages.
2 Corinthians 5:18
All of this comes from God, who has reconciled us to himself through the Messiah and has given us the ministry of reconciliation,
Ephesians 3:8
To me, the very least of all the saints, this grace was given so that I might proclaim to the gentiles the immeasurable wealth of the Messiah
Ephesians 4:11
And it is he who gifted some to be apostles, others to be prophets, others to be evangelists, and still others to be pastors and teachers,
1 Peter 1:12
It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you in regard to the things that have now been announced to you by those who brought you the good news through the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. These are things that even the angels desire to look into.

How beautiful

Isaiah 52:7
"How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the one who brings news of peace, who announces good things, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!'
Nahum 1:15
Look! There on the mountains! The feet of the one who brings good news, who broadcasts a message of peace. Judah, celebrate your solemn festivals and keep your vows, because the wicked will never again invade you. Nineveh will be completely eliminated!

And bring

Isaiah 40:9
"Climb up a high mountain, you messenger of good news to Zion! Lift up your voice with strength, you messenger to Jerusalem! Lift it up! Don't be afraid! Say to the towns of Judah, "Here is your God!'
Isaiah 61:1
"The Spirit of the LORD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed and to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives, and release from darkness for the prisoners;
Luke 2:10
Then the angel told them, "Stop being afraid! Listen! I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people.
Luke 8:1
After this, Jesus traveled from one city and village to another, preaching and spreading the good news about God's kingdom. The Twelve were with him,
Acts 13:26
"My brothers, descendants of Abraham's family, and those among you who fear God, it is to us that the message of this salvation has been sent.

General references

Jeremiah 23:21
I didn't send these prophets, but they ran anyway. I didn't speak to them, but they prophesied.

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