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But glory and honour and peace - unto every one who worketh what is good, both unto Jew first and unto Greek:

Verse ConceptsFavouritismTo The Jew FirstDoing GoodGod Bestowing GloryThe Gospel To Jew And Gentile

Now we [all] know that everything the law says applies to those who are under [obligation to obey] that law, [Note: Here "the law" appears to refer to the Old Testament Scriptures generally, since Psalms and Isaiah are quoted. See verses 10-18]. This is so that the mouth of every objector may be stopped [i.e., from making excuses for his sin], and thereby bring the entire world under God's judgment [i.e., both Jews and Gentiles].

Verse ConceptsLast JudgmentMutenessSilenceUnder The LawAccountabilityGuilt

But now a righteousness coming from God has been brought to light apart from any Law, both Law and Prophets bearing witness to it--

Verse ConceptsGospel, Confirmation OfRighteousness, As FaithImputed RighteousnessWitness To The GospelWithout The LawWritten In The ProphetsGrace Verse LawWitnessing

This is why righteousness is of faith, that it may be a free gift; so that the promise stands firm to all Abraham's posterity; not to his children of his faith. For in the sight of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead, and calls into being that which is not, Abraham is the father of us all both Jews and Gentiles,

Verse ConceptsAdoption, nature ofCertaintyGuaranteePaul, Teaching OfGod, Grace OfJustification Under The GospelJustification By FaithChildren Of AbrahamJustified By GraceRighteous By FaithUnder The LawGraceThe promises of GodPromises concerningFaithDadsAcceptanceFaith KjvGod's GracePromisesHaving FaithStrength And FaithFaith In Godorder

And not only so, but when Rebecca was pregnant by our forefather Isaac, though one man was the father of both children,

Or, does not the potter have the right to make what he wants to out of the clay? Can he not make both a beautiful vase and a common pot out of the same lump [of clay]?

Verse ConceptsCraftsmenPower Of God, DescribedReprobatesPeople Have HonourPurposeBeauty And Self Worthpotmoldhonour

to such as we, whom he has called, both from among the Jews, and from among the Gentiles.

Verse ConceptsThe Gentiles ConversionConsider Your Call To Salvation

See, then, both the goodness and the severity of God--his severity towards those who fell, and his goodness towards you, provided that you continue to confide in that goodness; otherwise you, also, will be cut off.

Verse ConceptsGod's attitude towards peopleKindnessRemindersUnkindnessSeparation From GodAbiding With GodDownfall Of IsraelStrictnessThe Grace Of GodKindness As A Fruit Of The SpiritGoodness

he that observes a day, and he that obobserves it not, act both from a sense of duty. he that eats, consisiders it as the bounty of his Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that forbeareth to eat, considers his forbearance as enjoined by his Lord, and giveth God thanks for the rest.

Verse ConceptsAbstinence as a disciplineConsciences, In Decision MakingThankfulnessThanksgivingThanksgiving Before MealsThanking God For FoodDaysTable GraceThankfulness To OthersGiving ThanksEating MeatThanksThanksgiving Offered To God

However, on some points I have written to you rather boldly, both as a reminder to you and because of the grace given me by God

Verse ConceptsBoldness, To PeopleGrace, And Christian LifeRemindersReminders Of The GospelWriting LettersBeing StrongThe Grace Given To MenBoldness

for I will not offer to mention any thing, but what Christ has wrought by me, to make the Gentiles christians, both in profession and practice:

Verse ConceptsCurbing SpeechMere TalkObeying The Gospel

Gaius, who is hosting me [i.e., Paul] and the whole church [here], sends you his greetings. [Note: This was probably the Gaius who lived in Corinth (I Cor. 1:14) and was apparently both wealthy and generous]. Erastus, the city treasurer [of Corinth] sends his greetings to you, along with our brother Quartus. {{Some manuscripts contain verse 24), which repeats the benediction of verse 20}}

Verse ConceptsHospitality, Examples OfTreasurerChamberlains

So let's keep celebrating the festival, neither with old yeast nor with yeast that is evil and wicked, but with yeast-free bread that is both sincere and true.

Verse ConceptsDeceit, Practice OfDeception, Christians Must Not PracticeHonestySpiteSincereityLeavenedGod's Truthnot celebrating christmasthe anniversary FeastsSexual Puritycelebrating

Or, do you not know that evil people will not possess God's kingdom? Do not be misled: neither will sexually immoral people, nor idolaters, nor those who are sexually unfaithful to their mates, nor homosexual perverts. [Note: The Greek uses two words here, denoting both the passive and active partners in male homosexual acts].

Verse ConceptsAbominationsAdulterersAdultery and DivorceAdultery, Consequences OfAdultery, Results Ofethics, incentives towardsLove, In RelationshipsOne FleshFornicationProstitutionHomosexualityLasciviousnessSodomySexual RelationshipsExclusionIdolatryAdulteryFate Of IdolatersThe Wicked Will PerishUniversalismInheritancegayssexSexual ImmoralityBeing GayGay MarriageSex Before MarriageSame Sex Marriageadultrydrunkards

Now I have no command from the Lord concerning [what you wrote about] unmarried women. [Note: The word here is "virgins" but some think it includes both males and females]. But I give my advice as someone who has received the Lord's mercy to be counted trustworthy.

Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, Examples OfOpinionsReceiving God's MercyGod's OrdersBeing Singlevirginity

so that both he who is giving in marriage doth well, and he who is not giving in marriage doth better.

Verse ConceptsGood ActivityNot MarryingMarriage Kjvmatrimonyvirginity

for tho' there are several titular deities, both in heaven and on earth: such as the whole crowd of gods, and lords among the Gentiles;

Verse ConceptsPolytheism

You cannot drink [both] the cup of the Lord and the cup of evil spirits [i.e., and still be acceptable to God]. You cannot share in [both] the Lord's table and the table of evil spirits [and still be acceptable to God].

Verse Conceptsevil, warnings againstLord's SupperLoyaltyParticipation, In ChristSyncretismTablesdouble mindednessPartakersThe Lord's SupperAlcoholic BeveragesDemonsThe Devilcommunionliberationalcoholism

However, if someone says to you, "This was offered as a sacrifice," don't eat it, both out of consideration for the one who told you and also for the sake of conscience.

Verse ConceptsFeastingFood For Other godsMeat offeringsSacrificeEating Meatconscience

There are both celestial bodies and bodies terrestrial; but the splendor of the celestial is one thing, and the splendor of the terrestrial is another.

Verse ConceptsVariety Of FormIdentityThe BodyBeing Differentextraterrestrials

And just as we [now] appear [in both a physical and spiritual body] like the man who came from dust [i.e., Adam]; we will also [someday] appear [in both a physical(?) and spiritual body] like the man who came from heaven [i.e., Christ].

Verse ConceptsHeart, DivineHeaven,  Redeemed CommunityParticipation, In ChristResurrection, Of BelieversCreatures From DustLike People By NatureValidly Like GodChrist And HeavenParticipation In Christ NaturedustimageReflecting God's Heart

And because of this confidence [i.e., that you people have such a favorable opinion of me], I had determined to visit you first [i.e., before going to Macedonia. See I Cor. 16:5-7], so that you could have an additional blessing. [Note: The "blessing" here would be Paul getting to minister to them both before and after visiting Macedonia].

Verse ConceptsPeople VisitingTrusting God's PlanDisappointmentAnxiety And StressGod's Plan For Us

To visit you both on my way to Macedonia, and to come to you again on my return from Macedonia, and then to get you to send me on my way into Judea.

Verse ConceptsPeople Sending People

Therefore when I was planning to do this, I did not do so without thinking about what I was doing, did I? Or do I make my plans according to mere human standards so that I would be saying both "Yes, yes" and "No, no" at the same time?

Verse ConceptsFicklenessLiving For The MaterialAssentingDissent

But just as certainly as God is dependable, our message to you is not [both] "yes" and "no" [at the same time].

Verse ConceptsAssentingDissentGod's TrustworthinessGod's Faithfulness

For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed among you by me, [and] Silvanus [i.e., the same as Silas] and Timothy, was not "yes" and "no" [i.e., both our message and Jesus Himself were not contradictory], but with Him, it was "yes" [i.e., Jesus consistently spoke the truth].

Verse ConceptsHeraldPreaching, Content OfAssentingDissentGod Changing His MindIdentity In Christ

for God is pleased to accept my christian labours, in favour both of those who are in a saving, and of those who are in a ruinous state:

Verse ConceptsSweet OdoursFragranceThe Gospel Of SalvationThose Not SavedBeing SavedBeing Lost

For we know that He who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will raise us also to be with Jesus, and will cause both us and you to stand in His own presence.

Verse ConceptsFutureLast ThingsPeace, Divine In NtResurrection, Of BelieversGod Raising ChristOur ResurrectionRosesJesus DeathThe Presence Of God

as [both] unknown [to people] and yet well-known; [we have almost] died, and yet as you see, we are still alive; [we have been] punished and yet not killed;

Verse ConceptsKnowing PeopleAnonymityNot Knowing PeopleLiving OnDyingLiverecognition

I say this not to condemn you, for I have said before that you are in our hearts both to die and live together.

Verse ConceptsLiving TogetherNo Condemnationcondemnation

So here is my opinion on this matter: It is to your advantage, since you made a good start last year both in your giving and your desire to give,

Verse ConceptsGood Human AdviceOpinionsOne YearRight DesiresMan's Work FinishedCompetition

I urged Titus [i.e., to go to you to arrange for the special offering. See 8:6], and I sent the brother with him. [See 8:18]. Did Titus take any [financial] advantage of you? Do we not [both] have the same attitude [in this matter]? Do we not [both] follow the same procedures?

Verse ConceptsSpirit, Nature OfThose Who Deceived

I warned you already, on my second visit, and I warn you now before I come, both you who sinned some time ago and the rest of you as well, that I will spare no one if I come back.

Verse Conceptsdiscipline, divinePaul, Life OfNot Sparing

Now the mediator or go-between [in a transaction] is not [needed] for just one party; whereas God is only one [and was the only One giving the promise to Abraham, but the Law was a contract between two, God and Israel; its validity depended on both].

Verse ConceptsGod, Unity OfUnity, God's Goal OfGod Is One

[However], I have confidence in you, since we both have a relationship with the Lord, that you will not think differently [than I do] about this matter. But whoever is causing you trouble will be rightfully judged [and punished] for it.

Verse ConceptsConfusionTroubling Groups Of PeopleRelationship Troubles

in his own flesh he put an end to the feud of the Law with its code of commands, so as to make peace by the creation of a new Man in himself out of both parties,

Verse ConceptsNew ThingsLaws, AbolishedLaw, And GospelRitual LawRitualSalvation, Nature OfLaw, TemporaryAbolish, Evil ThingsAnnulmentTwo GroupsNew LifeChurch Distinct From IsraelMaking Peace With God

so that He could dedicate her [to Himself], after cleansing her by means of the washing of water [i.e., immersion], accompanied by the word. [Note: "The word" here refers either to a person's profession of faith (See Rom. 10:9) or to the Gospel message (See Rom. 10:17), both of which are associated with immersion].

Verse ConceptsHoly Spirit, Types OfBible, Given ForTypes Of ChristCleansing The BodySanctified OnesBeing Cleansed From SinThe Church UniversalThe Effect Of The Word Of GodCommunication In MarriageLoving Your WifeSanctificationRenewalcleansing

filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God [so that His glory may be both revealed and recognized].

Verse ConceptsRighteousness, As FaithFruits Of RighteousnessBeing Filled With GodFruit Of CharacterA Righteous PeopleShowing Forth His PraiseBeing Happy And Enjoying LifeFruit Of The Spirit

It is my eager expectation and hope that I will not have to be ashamed about anything, but that I will have the courage, [both] now and always, [to so live] that Christ will be exalted [i.e., honored] in my body, whether I live or die.

Verse ConceptsDeath, Of BelieverseagernessDevotion To GodBoldness, Comes FromHope, Results OfNot AshamedBraveryHope Regarding BelieversLife And DeathNot Put To ShameHope For The Righteousholy BoldnessCourage And StrengthBoldnessLoss Of A Loved Oneexpectations

Yet I deem it important to send Epaphroditus to you now--he is my brother and comrade both in labour and in arms, and is your messenger who has ministered to my needs.

Verse ConceptsGood FriendsFellowship, In Christian ServiceAliancesFellow WorkersMessengerMissionaries, Support ForSoldiersVisitingFriendship, Examples Ofministering

yea, I intreat thee too, my faithful collegue, to assist them both, for they assisted me in the gospel, as well as Clement, and my other collegues, whose names are in the book of life.

Verse ConceptsFellowship, In Christian ServiceAliancesBook of lifeHelpfulnessLoyaltyYokesWhat Heaven Will Be LikePeople HelpingUnconditional LoveHelping Those In Needpartnership

because also in Thessalonica ye sent both once and again to my need.

Verse ConceptsGenerosity, Human

He is the likeness of the unseen God, born first before all the creation ??16 for it was by him that all things were created both in heaven and on earth, both the seen and the unseen, including Thrones, angelic Lords, celestial Powers and Rulers; all things have been created by him and for him;

Verse ConceptsGod, As SpiritFirstbornFellowship, In The GospelCommunicationImage Of GodIncarnationLikenessDivinity Of ChristMission, Of Jesus ChristPerfection, DivineRevelation, In NtSeeing GodUniquenessPreexistence Of ChristGod, InvisibleChrist, Names ForBirthrightsGod's Glory In Jesus ChristChrist The FirstbornGodheadIdentityIdentity In Christimage

both the Father and Christ, In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Verse ConceptsLife, Of FaithChrist's WisdomWise MenWisdomKnowing Godexploringhiding

but having both suffered before, and having been injuriously treated (as ye have known) in Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the good news of God in much conflict,

Verse Conceptsevangelists, ministry ofInjuryInsultsMissionaries, Support ForSpiritual Warfare, Causes OfSuffering, Of BelieversPeople OpposedBeing StrongPeople Actually Doing EvilConflictBoldness

For you, brothers, began to follow the example of the churches of God in Judea, which are in Christ Jesus; and you in your turn suffered at the hands of your fellow citizens persecutions like to those which they endured from the Jews??15 The men who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out??hey are displeasing to God, and are the enemies of all mankind.

Verse ConceptsImitating OthersImitatingTeachingImitating Good PeopleAntagonism From Jew And Gentile

who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and harassed and drove us out; and [they] continue to be highly displeasing to God and [to show themselves] hostile to all people,

Verse ConceptsExcommunicationKilling ProphetsProphets KilledChrist Was KilledNot Pleasing GodRaceprophets

Therefore, I want the men to pray in every place [i.e., in all worship assemblies. See verses 1-2], lifting up holy hands without being angry or argumentative. [Note: This passage stresses both the physical and spiritual aspects of prayer].

Verse ConceptsHandsPrayer, Practicalities OfWorship, Reasons ForStrifePrayer, Offered WithLifting HandsMen WorshippingPraying TogetherPrayingpietyPraising God In Public Worship