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And if the people seem trustworthy, express your wish for blessings to rest upon them. But if they prove to be untrustworthy, may those blessings remain on you [instead].

Verse ConceptsReversion Of ThingsWorthy PeopleNo PeacePeace To YouRestSelf WorthChristmas TreeGiving Backwelcome

Neither can anyone prove to you the charges they are now bringing against me.

Verse ConceptsProofsPeople Accusing Peopleaccusations

When Paul appeared, the [Jewish] leaders who had accompanied Festus down from Jerusalem gathered around him and brought many serious charges against him, which they were not able to prove.

Verse ConceptsCrimesProofsPeople Accusing People

But [Prov. 25:21-25 says], "Feed your enemy if he is hungry; give him something to drink if he is thirsty. For when you do this, it will be [like] heaping burning coals on his head." [i.e., it can cause him burning shame that can lead to his repentance and ultimate forgiveness].

Verse ConceptsForgiveness, Application Ofethics, socialenemies, of believersHeadsHospitality, Shown ToReward, HumanEnemies, Christian Response ToHospitalityCoal, Metaphorical UseDuties To EnemiesBurning PeoplePeople Providing FoodTurning The Other CheekEnemiesGod Quenching Our ThirstForgiving Others Who Hurt YouFeeding The Poorhunger

But I have sent the brothers [See 8:18, 22], so that our boasting about you being prepared will not prove to be empty words.

Verse ConceptsUseless LabourPeople Sending PeoplePaul's Boasting

If we prove to be unfaithful [i.e., to our commitment to Christ], He [still] remains faithful [to His word], for He cannot deny Himself. [Note: This verse refers to Christ remaining true to His promise of either accepting or rejecting us. See Matt. 10:32-33].

Verse ConceptsGod, Faithfulness OfGod Is UnchangeableImpossible For GodFaithful In MuchUnfaithfulFaithfulnessPromises concerningGod's Faithfulnessfearlessdenial

For where a will exists, it is necessary to prove the death of the person who made it [i.e., in order to benefit by its provisions].

Verse ConceptsNecessityThe Fact Of DeathDeath oflosing a loved onea new beginningDeath Of Loved OneJesus DeathLoss Of A Loved Onecovenantorderprocesswilltransition

And have you forgotten the exhortation that was addressed to you as sons? [Prov. 3:11f says], "My son, do not take the discipline of the Lord lightly, and do not get discouraged when He rebukes you.

Verse ConceptsAfflicted Saintsdiscipline, divineAssurance in the life of faithChastisementRebukeDespisersBelievers As Sons Of GodUnderestimationForgetting ThingsGod UrgingLosing CourageGod Requite Them!Discipline Child