Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Brotherly kindness » Encouraged
In your love for your brothers, show tender affection toward one another. Try to outdo one another in showing respect [for each other].
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But these will only test your faith, which is more valuable than gold which, though refined by fire, eventually perishes. Your faith, [however], will [endure and eventually] prove to be praiseworthy and honorable when Jesus returns.
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So, as God's elect [i.e., His people], holy and dearly loved [by Him], clothe yourselves with a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
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[Note: The following traits should be understood in the context of love for people]. Love is patient [with people], and is kind [to them]; love does not envy [what people are or have]; love does not boast [of being superior to others], it is not arrogant [in dealing with people].
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and be kind and compassionate toward one another, forgiving each other, just as God also forgave you [because of your fellowship] in Christ.
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Through God's power you are protected by [your] faith, so that you can expect to be saved in the end. Because of this you can be very joyous, even though it is necessary for you to have suffered many trials for a little while.
Election » Ensures to saints » The inheritance
Through Him we have an inheritance that cannot be corrupted or contaminated, and will never disappear; it is reserved in heaven for you. Through God's power you are protected by [your] faith, so that you can expect to be saved in the end.
Faith » Through it is » Preservation
Through God's power you are protected by [your] faith, so that you can expect to be saved in the end.
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God » Keeper of the saints » The almighty guardian
For I am suffering these things [See verse 8] for this reason [i.e., because of being a Gospel preacher]. Yet I am not ashamed because I know whom I have believed in [i.e., Jesus], and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him [i.e., Paul's spiritual well-being] until that day [i.e., the day of judgment].
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Now, may there be honor and majesty and power to God, who is able to guard you people from stumbling [and falling away from Him, See Gal. 5:4], and [who is able] to place you before His glorious presence without any [moral] blemish, but with great joy.
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Because you have obeyed my command to remain steadfast [in the face of difficult times], I will also keep you from [giving up when] the time of trial comes, which is about to come upon the whole world, to test those living on the earth.
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Through God's power you are protected by [your] faith, so that you can expect to be saved in the end.
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God » Keeps the saints » The almighty guardian
For I am suffering these things [See verse 8] for this reason [i.e., because of being a Gospel preacher]. Yet I am not ashamed because I know whom I have believed in [i.e., Jesus], and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him [i.e., Paul's spiritual well-being] until that day [i.e., the day of judgment].
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Now, may there be honor and majesty and power to God, who is able to guard you people from stumbling [and falling away from Him, See Gal. 5:4], and [who is able] to place you before His glorious presence without any [moral] blemish, but with great joy.
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Because you have obeyed my command to remain steadfast [in the face of difficult times], I will also keep you from [giving up when] the time of trial comes, which is about to come upon the whole world, to test those living on the earth.
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Through God's power you are protected by [your] faith, so that you can expect to be saved in the end.
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Inheritance » The inheritance of the upright
God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, is to be praised for being so merciful as to have given us a new birth, which provides for us a hope of never ending life through the means of Jesus Christ's return from the dead. Through Him we have an inheritance that cannot be corrupted or contaminated, and will never disappear; it is reserved in heaven for you. Through God's power you are protected by [your] faith, so that you can expect to be saved in the end.
divine Keeper » The almighty guardian
For I am suffering these things [See verse 8] for this reason [i.e., because of being a Gospel preacher]. Yet I am not ashamed because I know whom I have believed in [i.e., Jesus], and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him [i.e., Paul's spiritual well-being] until that day [i.e., the day of judgment].
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Now, may there be honor and majesty and power to God, who is able to guard you people from stumbling [and falling away from Him, See Gal. 5:4], and [who is able] to place you before His glorious presence without any [moral] blemish, but with great joy.
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Because you have obeyed my command to remain steadfast [in the face of difficult times], I will also keep you from [giving up when] the time of trial comes, which is about to come upon the whole world, to test those living on the earth.
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Through God's power you are protected by [your] faith, so that you can expect to be saved in the end.
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Kindness » Encouraged
In your love for your brothers, show tender affection toward one another. Try to outdo one another in showing respect [for each other].
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But these will only test your faith, which is more valuable than gold which, though refined by fire, eventually perishes. Your faith, [however], will [endure and eventually] prove to be praiseworthy and honorable when Jesus returns.
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So, as God's elect [i.e., His people], holy and dearly loved [by Him], clothe yourselves with a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
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[Note: The following traits should be understood in the context of love for people]. Love is patient [with people], and is kind [to them]; love does not envy [what people are or have]; love does not boast [of being superior to others], it is not arrogant [in dealing with people].
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and be kind and compassionate toward one another, forgiving each other, just as God also forgave you [because of your fellowship] in Christ.
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Through God's power you are protected by [your] faith, so that you can expect to be saved in the end. Because of this you can be very joyous, even though it is necessary for you to have suffered many trials for a little while.
Overshadowing providence » Keeps the saints » The almighty guardian
For I am suffering these things [See verse 8] for this reason [i.e., because of being a Gospel preacher]. Yet I am not ashamed because I know whom I have believed in [i.e., Jesus], and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him [i.e., Paul's spiritual well-being] until that day [i.e., the day of judgment].
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Now, may there be honor and majesty and power to God, who is able to guard you people from stumbling [and falling away from Him, See Gal. 5:4], and [who is able] to place you before His glorious presence without any [moral] blemish, but with great joy.
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Because you have obeyed my command to remain steadfast [in the face of difficult times], I will also keep you from [giving up when] the time of trial comes, which is about to come upon the whole world, to test those living on the earth.
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Through God's power you are protected by [your] faith, so that you can expect to be saved in the end.
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Perseverance » Maintained through » Faith
Through God's power you are protected by [your] faith, so that you can expect to be saved in the end.
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Power » Of God » Kept by, unto salvation
Through God's power you are protected by [your] faith, so that you can expect to be saved in the end.
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God, Power of » Saints » Kept by, unto salvation
Through God's power you are protected by [your] faith, so that you can expect to be saved in the end.
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Protection » God is able to afford
Now, may there be honor and majesty and power to God, who is able to guard you people from stumbling [and falling away from Him, See Gal. 5:4], and [who is able] to place you before His glorious presence without any [moral] blemish, but with great joy.
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Through God's power you are protected by [your] faith, so that you can expect to be saved in the end.
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divine Providence » Keeps the saints » The almighty guardian
For I am suffering these things [See verse 8] for this reason [i.e., because of being a Gospel preacher]. Yet I am not ashamed because I know whom I have believed in [i.e., Jesus], and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him [i.e., Paul's spiritual well-being] until that day [i.e., the day of judgment].
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Now, may there be honor and majesty and power to God, who is able to guard you people from stumbling [and falling away from Him, See Gal. 5:4], and [who is able] to place you before His glorious presence without any [moral] blemish, but with great joy.
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Because you have obeyed my command to remain steadfast [in the face of difficult times], I will also keep you from [giving up when] the time of trial comes, which is about to come upon the whole world, to test those living on the earth.
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Through God's power you are protected by [your] faith, so that you can expect to be saved in the end.
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Salvation » Is through faith in Christ
The person who believes [i.e., the Gospel] and is immersed will be saved [i.e., from condemnation], but whoever does not believe it will be condemned.
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So, if you profess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe with your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
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For you have been saved by God's unearned favor, through [your] faith, and that [salvation] was not the result of your own doing; it was the gift from God.
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Paul and Silas said, "You and your family can be saved if you [all] believe in the Lord Jesus."
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Through God's power you are protected by [your] faith, so that you can expect to be saved in the end.
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Salvation » Saints » Kept by the power of God unto
Through God's power you are protected by [your] faith, so that you can expect to be saved in the end.
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The second coming of Christ » Shall be preserved unto
Now, may there be honor and majesty and power to God, who is able to guard you people from stumbling [and falling away from Him, See Gal. 5:4], and [who is able] to place you before His glorious presence without any [moral] blemish, but with great joy.
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The Lord will [continue to] rescue me from all harm and will bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. May He be praised forever and ever. May it be so.
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I am confident of this very thing, that God, who began something good among you, will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ's [return].
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Through God's power you are protected by [your] faith, so that you can expect to be saved in the end.
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The second coming of Christ » The purposes of, are to » Complete the salvation of saints
so Christ also, who was once [for all] offered [as a sacrifice] to take away the sins of many people, will come back a second time, not to take away sin, [but] to provide salvation to those who are waiting for Him.
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Through God's power you are protected by [your] faith, so that you can expect to be saved in the end.
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The second coming of Christ » Called the » Last time
Through God's power you are protected by [your] faith, so that you can expect to be saved in the end.
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Social duties » Fidelity in business » Kindness, encouraged
In your love for your brothers, show tender affection toward one another. Try to outdo one another in showing respect [for each other].
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But these will only test your faith, which is more valuable than gold which, though refined by fire, eventually perishes. Your faith, [however], will [endure and eventually] prove to be praiseworthy and honorable when Jesus returns.
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So, as God's elect [i.e., His people], holy and dearly loved [by Him], clothe yourselves with a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
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[Note: The following traits should be understood in the context of love for people]. Love is patient [with people], and is kind [to them]; love does not envy [what people are or have]; love does not boast [of being superior to others], it is not arrogant [in dealing with people].
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and be kind and compassionate toward one another, forgiving each other, just as God also forgave you [because of your fellowship] in Christ.
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Through God's power you are protected by [your] faith, so that you can expect to be saved in the end. Because of this you can be very joyous, even though it is necessary for you to have suffered many trials for a little while.
Steadfastness » Secured by » God, Power of
Now, may there be honor and majesty and power to God, who is able to guard you people from stumbling [and falling away from Him, See Gal. 5:4], and [who is able] to place you before His glorious presence without any [moral] blemish, but with great joy.
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Through God's power you are protected by [your] faith, so that you can expect to be saved in the end.
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