Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Church » For other leaders » Order
Only, let each one live the life which the Lord has assigned him, and to which God has called him [for each person is unique and is accountable for his choices and conduct, let him walk in this way]. This is the rule I make in all the churches.
If anyone is too hungry [to wait], let him eat at home, so that you will not come together for judgment [on yourselves]. About the remaining matters [of which I was informed], I will take care of them when I come.
So then, if the whole church gathers together and all of you speak in [unknown] tongues, and outsiders or those who are not gifted [in spiritual matters] or unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your mind?
But all things must be done appropriately and in an orderly manner.
For this reason I left you behind in Crete, so that you would set right what remains unfinished, and appoint elders in every city as I directed you,
Church » Body of Christ » Government of
Only, let each one live the life which the Lord has assigned him, and to which God has called him [for each person is unique and is accountable for his choices and conduct, let him walk in this way]. This is the rule I make in all the churches.
If anyone is too hungry [to wait], let him eat at home, so that you will not come together for judgment [on yourselves]. About the remaining matters [of which I was informed], I will take care of them when I come.
The apostles and the elders came together to consider this matter.
For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to place on you any greater burden than these essentials:
(for if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?).
Do not sharply reprimand an older man, but appeal to him as [you would to] a father, to younger men as brothers,
Church » Garments of » Government of
Only, let each one live the life which the Lord has assigned him, and to which God has called him [for each person is unique and is accountable for his choices and conduct, let him walk in this way]. This is the rule I make in all the churches.
If anyone is too hungry [to wait], let him eat at home, so that you will not come together for judgment [on yourselves]. About the remaining matters [of which I was informed], I will take care of them when I come.
The apostles and the elders came together to consider this matter.
For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to place on you any greater burden than these essentials:
(for if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?).
Do not sharply reprimand an older man, but appeal to him as [you would to] a father, to younger men as brothers,
Condemnation » General references to
If anyone is too hungry [to wait], let him eat at home, so that you will not come together for judgment [on yourselves]. About the remaining matters [of which I was informed], I will take care of them when I come.
So then as through one trespass [Adam’s sin] there resulted condemnation for all men, even so through one act of righteousness there resulted justification of life to all men.
and He must not be a new convert, so that he will not [behave stupidly and] become conceited [by appointment to this high office] and fall into the [same] condemnation incurred by the devil [for his arrogance and pride].
well aware that such a person is twisted and is sinning; he is convicted and self-condemned [and is gratified by causing confusion among believers].
But above all, my fellow believers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but let your yes be [a truthful] yes, and your no be [a truthful] no, so that you may not fall under judgment.
Discipline of the church » Consists in » Ordering its affairs
If anyone is too hungry [to wait], let him eat at home, so that you will not come together for judgment [on yourselves]. About the remaining matters [of which I was informed], I will take care of them when I come.
For this reason I left you behind in Crete, so that you would set right what remains unfinished, and appoint elders in every city as I directed you,
Government » Ecclesiastical » Government
If anyone is too hungry [to wait], let him eat at home, so that you will not come together for judgment [on yourselves]. About the remaining matters [of which I was informed], I will take care of them when I come.
The apostles and the elders came together to consider this matter.
For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to place on you any greater burden than these essentials:
(for if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?).
Do not sharply reprimand an older man, but appeal to him as [you would to] a father, to younger men as brothers,
But the one who is united and joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him.