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!
And how
How beautiful
And bring
General references
Bible References
And how
Jeremiah 23:32
Listen to what I, Jehovah, say! I am against the prophets who tell their dreams that are full of lies. They tell these dreams and lead my people astray with their lies and their boasting. I did not send them or order them to go. They are of no help at all to the people. I Jehovah have spoken!
Matthew 9:38
Pray that the Lord of the harvest will send out workers into his harvest.
Matthew 10:1
He called his twelve disciples. He gave them power to cast out unclean spirits and to heal all kinds of disease and sickness.
Matthew 28:18
Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying: All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
Luke 10:1
The Lord appointed seventy disciples and sent them in groups of two into every city and place where he was about to go.
John 20:21
Jesus therefore said to them again: May you have peace. As the Father sent me, even so I send you.
Acts 9:15
The Lord said to him: Be on your way. This man is a chosen vessel to bear my name to the people of the nations, and kings and the children of Israel.
Acts 13:2
As they ministered to God, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said: Set Barnabas and Saul apart for the work I have called them.
Acts 22:21
The Lord said: 'Go! I will send you far away to the people of the nations.'
1 Corinthians 12:28
God has appointed some in the congregation: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helpers, abilities to direct, different tongues.
2 Corinthians 5:18
All things are from God who reconciled us to himself through Christ. He gave the ministry of reconciliation to us.
Ephesians 3:8
To me, the very least of all the holy ones, was given grace (loving divine influence) to preach to the people of the nations the untraceable riches of Christ.
Ephesians 4:11
He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers.
1 Peter 1:12
God revealed to the prophets that the things they spoke were not for their own benefit but for yours. The Holy Spirit was sent from heaven to make known to you what the prophets spoke. Those who spread the good news to you did this. These are things even the angels want to look into.
How beautiful
Isaiah 52:7
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace and who bring good tidings of good things! For they proclaim salvation and say to Zion: Your God reigns as king! (Hebrew: Elohiym' malak': God rules!)
Nahum 1:15
Behold, upon the mountains the feet of him who brings good tidings. Who publishes peace! Keep your feasts, O Judah and perform your vows! The wicked will no more pass through (invade) you. They will be completely destroyed.
And bring
Isaiah 40:9
You bring good news to Zion. Go up on a high mountain. You bring good news to Jerusalem. Lift up your voice with a shout! Lift it up and do not be afraid! Say to the towns of Judah: Here is your God!
Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah is upon me, because Jehovah has anointed me to announce good news to the lowly and meek. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners.
Luke 2:10
The angel spoke to them: Do not be afraid. Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy to all the people.
Luke 8:1
Jesus and the twelve apostles traveled through cities and villages preaching the good news of the kingdom of God.
Acts 13:26
Men and brothers, children of Abraham, and you of the nations who respect God, the message of salvation is sent to you.
General references
Jeremiah 23:21
I did not send these prophets, but they ran. I did not speak to them, but they prophesied.