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and not only is there danger that this our trade come into disrepute; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana be made of no account, and that she should even be deposed from her magnificence whom all Asia and the world worshippeth.

Verse ConceptsCovetousness, Example OfAll NationsWorshipping Material ThingsDeposing

And all of them shed floods of tears, and fell upon Paul's neck, and kissed him again and again,

Verse ConceptsPeople KissingArmsKissingLove, For One AnotherSorrowKissesgoodbyes

The chief captain, then, indeed, let the young man go, having charged him to tell no one, 'that these things thou didst shew unto me;'

Verse ConceptsChiliarchsDo Not Tell

But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.

Verse ConceptsMen PleasersBad Decision Making ExamplesPopularityPleasing MenPopularity Sought

Notwithstanding, arise, and stand on thy feet: for to this end have I appeared to thee, to ordain thee both a minister and a witness of the things which thou hast seen, and of those which I will shew thee;

Verse ConceptsDivine PurposesWitnesses, To Jesus ChristChrist AppearingWitness To The GospelGet Up!Why It HappenedPurposeRisingMinistry

The ship was snatched along by it and since she could not face the wind, we gave up and let her drive.

Verse ConceptsStormsWeather, God's Sovereignty OverFacingPropellingWeather Causing Sufferings

After three months, we set sail in a ship that had wintered in the island. She was an Alexandrian vessel, and had the Twin Sons of Zeus for her figure-head.

Verse ConceptsFalse GodsConstellationsStarsMythologyShipsAlexandria The CityTwinsTwo To Four MonthsSea TravelTwin BrothersRelationships And Datingsailing

Who, indeed, shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience therewith bearing witness, and, between one another, their reasonings accusing - or, even excusing, them: -

Verse ConceptsGoadsThoughtWritingThoughts Of The WickedWriting On PeopleJustified By WorksKnowing Right And WrongTaking The Law To HeartThings As WitnessesHeart, HumanEthicsMoralityconscienceaccusations

For he is not a Jew, who is one in outward shew, neither is that circumcision which is apparent in the flesh.

Verse ConceptsLimitednessCommendationExternalsLiving Not For The MaterialTrue CircumcisionJews

Hence then, her husband being alive, an adulteress, shall she be called - if she become another man's, but, if the husband have died, she is free from the law; so that she is not an adulteress, though she become another man's.

Verse ConceptsWithout The LawSex Before Marriageadultry

And that is not all, for there was Rebecca too, when she was about to bear twin sons to our forefather Isaac.

and even then, though they were not then born and had not done anything either good or evil, yet in order that God's electing purpose might not be frustrated, based, as it was, not on their actions but on the will of Him who called them, she was told,

Verse ConceptsElection, Characteristics OfGood Or BadBirthChosen Disciples

not from works but from the One who calls—she was told: The older will serve the younger.

Verse ConceptsFreshness Of YouthLimitations Of Old PeopleServing PeopleServing

For he says to Moses, I will shew mercy to whom I will shew mercy, and I will feel compassion for whom I will feel compassion.

Verse ConceptsCompassionAccepting ChristHeart, DivineGod's MercyGod Will Show MercyGod Works His WillMercypitygraciousness

As He also says in Hosea:

I will call Not My People, My People,
and she who is Unloved, Beloved.

Verse ConceptsBelovedReinstatementUnlovingGod's Call

That you will take her in kindly, after the way of the saints, as one who is the Lord's, and give her help in anything in which she may have need of you: because she has been a help to a great number and to myself.

Verse ConceptsHelpfulnessReputationSaintsWorthinessWelcoming BelieversPeople Helpingartistswelcome

Greetings to Mary, who worked very hard for you [i.e., she served the church in Rome].

Verse ConceptsWomenThose Who Toiled

To Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who have worked hard for the Master; to my dear friend Persis, for she has done much hard work for the Master;

Verse ConceptsdiligenceWomenThose Who ToiledWorkers

To the same God, which alone is wise, be praise through Jesus Christ for ever Amen. {To the Romans. Sent from Corinth by Phoebe, she that was the minister unto the congregation at Cenchreae}

Verse ConceptsGlorifying GodGod, Wisdom OfPrayer, And WorshipGod, WiseThe AlmightyGod AloneEternal PraiseAmen

every man's work shall be made manifest. For the great day will shew it; because it will be discovered by fire, and the fire will prove every man's work of what sort it is.

Verse ConceptsAbility, Of The ChristianFireCharacterVeilsThe Day Of JudgementFire Of JudgementGod Testing PeopleThings RevealedOne's DeedsJudgement DayTestsPurgatoryworkingexamsstructuremotiveswilltrying

The wife does not have the right to do as she pleases with her own body; the husband has his right to it. In the same way the husband does not have the right to do as he pleases with his own body; the wife has her right to it.

Verse ConceptsBodyOne FleshUnity, God's Goal OfAuthorityHusband And WifeMarriage Between Man And WomanWifeMan And WomanA Good Husbandspouseatheismcouplesbelongingmarraigematrimonymistress

But, unto the rest, say, I - not the Lord, - if, any brother, hath, a wife that believeth not, and, she, is well pleased to dwell with him, let him not leave her;

Verse ConceptsOpinionsNot Believing The GospelAvoid Divorce

For the unbelieving husband is consecrated in the person of his wife, and the unbelieving wife is consecrated in the person of the Christian brother she has married; otherwise, of course, your children would be unholy instead of being consecrated to God.

Verse ConceptsBaptism, practice ofMarriage, Purpose OfEncouraging Faith In ChristNot Believing The GospelPeople Being UncleanChildren BlessedFamily SolidarityBaptizing InfantsHusband And WifeMarriage Between Man And WomanWifeLove MarriageSanctificationA Good HusbandLeaving Parents For Spousespousecouplesbeliefmatrimonyreality

I think then that because of the impending distress [that is, the pressure of the current trouble], it is good for a man to remain as he is.

Verse ConceptsCelibacyDistressGood ActivityStress And Hard TimesBeing Single

the married man is anxious about worldly affairs, how best to satisfy his wife ??34 so he is torn in two directions. The unmarried woman or the maid is also anxious about the Lord's affairs, how to be consecrated, body and spirit; once married, she is anxious about worldly affairs, how best to satisfy her husband.

Verse ConceptsWorryPleasing MenHusband And WifeMarriage Between Man And WomanGodly WomanLove And RelationshipsWorryingFocusLoving Your WifeRelationship TroublesRelationships And DatingFamily ProblemsMarriage KjvWifeLove MarriageThe WorldFamily FirstSex Before MarriageSame Sex MarriageMan And WomanBeing SingleStruggles In RelationshipA Good Husbandspousedistractionsmarraigeworriesmatrimony

An unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the affairs of the Lord, so that she may be holy in body and spirit. But a married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world, that is, about how she can please her husband. I'm saying this for your benefit, not to put a noose around your necks, but to promote good order and unhindered devotion to the Lord.

Verse ConceptsOrderly PatternsPutting In OrderBeing Devoted to GodBeing Singledistractionsorderdevotion

But if, in any man's opinion, he is not doing what is right for his virgin, if she is past her best years, and there is need for it, let him do what seems right to him; it is no sin; let them be married.

Verse ConceptsVirginMarriage AllowedPassionSame Sex Marriagecouplesactingvirginity

But a man who has definitely made up his mind, under no constraint of passion but with full self-control, and who has decided in his own mind to keep her as she is, will be doing what is right.

Verse ConceptsIntelligenceUnmarriedPositive Thinkingactingsteadfastvirginity

Have not we a right to take a wife with us, if she is a Christian, as the other Apostles and the Master's brothers and Kephas all do?

Verse ConceptsPeter, The ApostleBachelorsCompanionshipChrist's Earthly FamilyMarriage AllowedThe Apostles In ActionChristians Being Called Brothers

But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven.

Verse ConceptsWomenCovering HeadsBare HeadsWoman's PlaceWomen's Roles

So if a woman’s head is not covered, her hair should be cut off. But if it is disgraceful for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, she should be covered.

Verse ConceptsBeing A WomenHairsCovering HeadsBare HeadsCutting HairWomen's RolesBeing A Woman Of GodHairwoman

For man did not come from woman [i.e., Adam was created directly by God], but woman came from man [i.e., she was taken from his side. See Gen. 2:18-23].

Verse ConceptsCreation Of WomanFirst OnesRelationship Of Men And WomenWoman's PlaceWomen's RolesA Good WomanMan And Woman

Judge of this for your own selves: is it seemly for a woman to pray to God when she is unveiled?

Verse ConceptsCovering HeadsBare HeadsWomen's RolesBeing A Woman Of God

and she is never rude; she never thinks just of herself or ever gets annoyed. She never is resentful;

Verse ConceptsAggressionBeing In LoveIrritationMannersDo Not Be SelfishPeople Forgiving OthersUnconditional Love

is never glad with sin; she's always glad to side with truth, and pleased that truth will win.

Verse ConceptsGood FriendsDelighting, Wrong Kinds OfPerforming The TruthLack Of RejoicingInjustice

For I was in great trouble and distress of mind when I wrote you, and I shed many tears as I did it, yet it was not to hurt your feelings, but to make you realize the extraordinary affection I have for you.

Verse ConceptsAgony, In HeartAffection, ExpressingBeing Earnest For The ChurchdepthLove, For One AnotherPaul, Life OfWeepingAnguish, CauseI Am SadLove Exists Between PeopleFathers Loving CareGrieving With HopeNervousnesspressure

(and not only so, but he was also chosen by the churches to accompany us with this grace, which is administered by us for the glory of the same Lord, and to shew your readiness of mind:)

Verse ConceptsHonorReadinessMan Appointing

The proof of your love, therefore, and of our boasting in your behalf, shew ye, unto them, in the face of the assemblies.

Verse ConceptsProof, As EvidenceBenevolenceProofsBoasting

God forbid. And if I build again the same things which I demolished, I shew myself a transgressor: for I through the law am dead to the law,

Verse ConceptsDestructionDestroying Oneselfstructurerebuilding

They shew a zeal for you, not honourably, but wish, to shut you out, in order that ye may be zealous for, them.

Verse ConceptsExcommunicationmotives

This is allegorically speaking, for these women are two covenants: one proceeding from Mount Sinai bearing children who are to be slaves; she is Hagar.

Verse ConceptsFigures Of SpeechTwoOld Testament ParablesMaking SlavesTwo WomenCovenant Made At SinaiSchool

And, the Hagar, is Mount Sinai, in Arabia, - she answereth, however, unto the present Jerusalem, for she is in bondage with her children;

Verse ConceptsSubject To Evilslaveryjerusalem

For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath an husband.

Verse ConceptsBarren WomenBarrennessSinglenessBarren, LandLabour PainsPerspective

As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.

Verse ConceptsExclusivenessOutward AppearanceLiving For The MaterialNecessity Of CircumcisionOutward CompulsionSignificance Of Christ's CrucifixionPersecutionThe Crosstrying

which grace he shed on us abundantly in all wisdom, and prudence.

and to shed light for all about the administration of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things.

Verse ConceptsGod, The CreatorLast DaysMysteryUniverseAdministrationGod's Things ConcealedSchedulesGod's PlanGods PlanThe Past

and Adam was not deceived, but the woman, [because she] was deceived, came into transgression.

Verse ConceptsAdam, Sin OfSatan, As DeceiverWomenAdam and eveAdam and eve disobey godDeceptiontransition

Honour widows that are widows indeed. But if any widow have children or grand children, let these learn first to shew piety at home,

Verse ConceptsBereaved, Care ForPoverty, Attitudes TowardsThoughtWidowsWidows, Should BeHonour The HonourableFamily FirstSupportHelping Those In Needrecognitionhonour

As it is, some widows have already turned after Satan. ??16 Any believer, man or woman, who has widowed relatives, must give them relief; the church is not to be burdened with them; she has to relieve the widows who really need relief.

Verse ConceptsBacksliding, Causes

If a Christian woman has widowed relatives, she should help them, and let the church be free from the burden, so that it can help the widows who are really dependent.

Verse ConceptsBelieversMoney, Stewardship OfPoverty, Remedies ForLove Between RelativesRemoving BurdensPeople HelpingEach Local Church

That thou keep the commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, Which in his times the blessed and only Potentate will shew,

Verse ConceptsRestored In Jesus ChristPerfection, HumanChrist AppearingPeople Made PerfectKeep The Commandments!Eternal PerspectivePredictions Of Second Comingepiphany