Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Church » Called church in the n. T. (K. J. V.), But congregation earlier in tyndale's translation
praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Therefore if the whole church assembles together and all speak in tongues, and ungifted men or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are mad?
For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that divisions exist among you; and in part I believe it.
however, in the church I desire to speak five words with my mind so that I may instruct others also, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue.
but if there is no interpreter, he must keep silent in the church; and let him speak to himself and to God.
for God is not a God of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. The women are to keep silent in the churches; for they are not permitted to speak, but are to subject themselves, just as the Law also says.
For I am the least of the apostles, and not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
For you have heard of my former manner of life in Judaism, how I used to persecute the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it;
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
The Lord gives grace and
Verse Concepts
Baby dedicationBad ChildrenCommitment, to God's peopleAttitudes Of PrideAttitudes, to other peopleGrace, And Christian LifeSubmission To AuthorityHumilityMaturity, PhysicalMeeknessMercy, Response To God'sMinistry, In The ChurchModestyObedience, To Human AuthoritiesOld Age, Attitudes ToOpposition, To Sin And EvilPeter, Preacher And TeacherPresumptionPride, Evil OfSubmission
SuperiorityUnselfishnessYouthContriteGod, Grace OfRemorseWardrobe, SpiritualCharacter Of SaintsChildren, attitudes towardsHumility In The Christians LifeChildren, Duties OfCaring For The ElderlyClothed With Good ThingsGod OpposingBe Humble!God And The HumbleGod Opposes The ProudRules About Young PeopleThe Grace Given To MenRespect For Old People
But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, “God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, But He blesses the dwelling of the righteous. Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the afflicted.
For I am the least of the apostles, and not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me did not prove vain; but I labored even more than all of them, yet not I, but the grace of God with me.
of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of God's grace which was given to me according to the working of His power. To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ,
Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. read more.
There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all. But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift.
There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all. But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift.
Paul » Called to be an apostle
Paul, called as an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,
Paul, an apostle (not sent from men nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead),
But when God, who had set me apart even from my mother's womb and called me through His grace, was pleased to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with flesh and blood,
Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are at Ephesus and who are faithful in Christ Jesus:
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus, who is our hope,
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,
Paul, a bond-servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of those chosen of God and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness,
For I am the least of the apostles, and not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
but at the proper time manifested, even His word, in the proclamation with which I was entrusted according to the commandment of God our Savior,
"And he said, 'The God of our fathers has appointed you to know His will and to see the Righteous One and to hear an utterance from His mouth. 'For you will be a witness for Him to all men of what you have seen and heard. 'Now why do you delay? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on His name.' read more.
"It happened when I returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, that I fell into a trance, and I saw Him saying to me, 'Make haste, and get out of Jerusalem quickly, because they will not accept your testimony about Me.' "And I said, 'Lord, they themselves understand that in one synagogue after another I used to imprison and beat those who believed in You. 'And when the blood of Your witness Stephen was being shed, I also was standing by approving, and watching out for the coats of those who were slaying him.' "And He said to me, 'Go! For I will send you far away to the Gentiles.'"
"It happened when I returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, that I fell into a trance, and I saw Him saying to me, 'Make haste, and get out of Jerusalem quickly, because they will not accept your testimony about Me.' "And I said, 'Lord, they themselves understand that in one synagogue after another I used to imprison and beat those who believed in You. 'And when the blood of Your witness Stephen was being shed, I also was standing by approving, and watching out for the coats of those who were slaying him.' "And He said to me, 'Go! For I will send you far away to the Gentiles.'"
'But get up and stand on your feet; for this purpose I have appeared to you, to appoint you a minister and a witness not only to the things which you have seen, but also to the things in which I will appear to you; rescuing you from the Jewish people and from the Gentiles, to whom I am sending you, to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the dominion of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified by faith in Me.'
Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord? If to others I am not an apostle, at least I am to you; for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.
Unworthiness » Felt » By paul
For I am the least of the apostles, and not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.