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Babes » Figurative » Of weak Christians
an informer of them which lack discretion, a teacher of the unlearned, which hast the example of that which ought to be known, and of the truth in the law.
And I could not speak unto you brethren as unto spiritual: but as unto carnal, even as it were unto babes in Christ.
For every man that is fed with milk is inexpert in the word of righteousness: For he is but a babe.
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Children » Figurative
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I imagined as a child: but as soon as I was a man I put away childishness.
Brethren, be not children in wit. Howbeit, as concerning maliciousness be children: but in wit be perfect.
Desires » Select readings, psalms 42; 84 ps 42; 84 » General references to
One thing have I desired of the LORD, which I will require, even that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the fair beauty of the LORD, and to visit his temple.
My soul breaketh out for the very fervent desire that it hath always unto thy judgments.
Whom have I in heaven but thee? There is nothing upon earth, that I desire in comparison of thee.
My soul lusteth after thee all the night long, and my mind hasteth freely to thee. For as soon as thy judgment is known to the world, then the inhabiters of the earth learn righteousness.
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be satisfied. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.
And all Judah rejoiced in the oath, for they had sworn with all their hearts, and sought him with all their lust, and he was found of them. And the LORD gave them rest round about.
{A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah} O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee. My soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh also longeth after thee, in a barren and dry land where no water is.
LORD, thou knowest all my desire, and my groaning is not hid from thee.
Desires » What to desire
Labour for love, and covet spiritual gifts: and most chiefly for to prophesy.
Ye are the body of Christ, and members one of another. And God hath also ordained in the congregation, first the apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, then them that do miracles; after that, the gifts of healing, helpers, governors, diversity of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all doers of miracles? read more.
Have all the gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? Covet after the best gifts. And yet show I unto you a more excellent way.
Have all the gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? Covet after the best gifts. And yet show I unto you a more excellent way.
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein. If so be that ye have tasted how pleasant the Lord is,
spiritual Development » Spiritual growth, encouraged » Through "the word"
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Envy » Hinders growth in grace
Wherefore, lay aside all maliciousness, and all guile, and dissimulation, and envy, and all backbiting: and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Grace of God » Growth in
and am surely certified of this, that he which began a good work in you shall go forth with it until the day of Jesus Christ,
while we night and day pray exceedingly, that we might see you presently, and might fulfill that which is lacking in your faith.
and holdeth not the head: whereof all the body by joints and couples receiveth nourishment, and is knit together, and increaseth with the increasing that cometh of God.
but grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord, and saviour Jesus Christ. To whom be glory both now and forever. Amen. {Here ends the Second General Epistle of Peter}
The path of the righteous shineth as the light, and is ever brighter and brighter unto the perfect day.
We are bound to thank God always for you brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and every one of you swimmeth in love toward another between yourselves,
They will go from strength to strength, and unto the God of Gods appeareth every one of them in Zion.
And this I pray, that your love may increase more and more in knowledge, and in all feeling, that ye might accept things most excellent, that ye might be pure and such as should hurt no man's conscience, until the day of Christ; filled with the fruits of righteousness, which fruits come by Jesus Christ unto the glory and laud of God.
Not as though I had already attained to it, either were already perfect: but I follow, if that I may comprehend that, wherein I am comprehended of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself that I have gotten it: but one thing I say: I forget that which is behind me, and stretch myself unto that which is before me; and press unto that mark appointed, to obtain the reward of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. read more.
Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus wise minded: and if ye be otherwise minded, I pray God open even this unto you.
Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus wise minded: and if ye be otherwise minded, I pray God open even this unto you.
that ye might walk worthy of the Lord in all things that please, being fruitful in all good works and increasing in the knowledge of God strengthened with all might, through his glorious power, unto all patience, and long suffering, with joyfulness,
and the Lord increase you, and make you flow over in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you, to make your hearts that they might be stable and unblamable in holiness before God our father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, with all his saints.
Wherefore, let us leave the doctrine pertaining to the beginning of a Christian man, and let us go unto perfection, and now no more lay the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, of baptism, of doctrine, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection from death, and of eternal judgment. And so will we do, if God permit.
Wherefore, lay aside all maliciousness, and all guile, and dissimulation, and envy, and all backbiting: and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein. If so be that ye have tasted how pleasant the Lord is,
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Through "the word"
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Hunger » Select readings ps 42; 84 » General references to
One thing have I desired of the LORD, which I will require, even that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the fair beauty of the LORD, and to visit his temple.
My soul breaketh out for the very fervent desire that it hath always unto thy judgments.
Whom have I in heaven but thee? There is nothing upon earth, that I desire in comparison of thee.
My soul lusteth after thee all the night long, and my mind hasteth freely to thee. For as soon as thy judgment is known to the world, then the inhabiters of the earth learn righteousness.
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be satisfied. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.
And all Judah rejoiced in the oath, for they had sworn with all their hearts, and sought him with all their lust, and he was found of them. And the LORD gave them rest round about.
{A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah} O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee. My soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh also longeth after thee, in a barren and dry land where no water is.
LORD, thou knowest all my desire, and my groaning is not hid from thee.
Hunger » Spiritual
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Blessed are they which hunger and thirst for righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be satisfied. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.
For if thou criest after wisdom, and callest for knowledge; If thou seekest after her as after money, and diggest for her as for treasures; then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
Come to the waters, all ye that be thirsty, and ye that have no money. Come buy, that ye may have to eat. Come buy wine and milk, without any money, or money worth. Wherefore do ye lay out your money, for the thing that feedeth not, and spend your labour about the thing that satisfieth you not? But hearken rather unto me, and ye shall eat of the best, and your soul shall have her pleasure in plenteousness.
"Behold, the time cometh," sayeth the LORD God, "that I shall send a hunger into the earth. Not the hunger of bread, nor the thirst of water: but a hunger to hear the word of the LORD. So that they shall go from the one sea to the other, yea from the north unto the east, running about to seek the word of the LORD, and shall not find it. In that time, shall the fair virgins and the young men perish for thirst,
spiritual Immaturity » Continuance in the primary department
For when as concerning the time, ye ought to be teachers, yet have ye need again that we teach you the first principles of the word of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat:
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Spiritual life » Seek to grow in
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
But let us follow the truth in love, and in all things grow in him which is the head, that is to say Christ,
Malice » A hindrance to growth in grace
Wherefore, lay aside all maliciousness, and all guile, and dissimulation, and envy, and all backbiting: and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Milk » Figuratite
I gave you milk to drink and not meat. For ye then were not strong - no, neither yet are strong.
and am come down to deliver them out of the hands of the Egyptians, and to bring them out of that land unto a good land and a large, and unto a land that floweth with milk and honey: even unto the place of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and of the Jebusites.
And I have said it, that I will bring you out of the tribulation of Egypt unto the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites: even a land that floweth with milk and honey.'
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
and will keep my promise, that I have sworn unto your fathers: Namely, that I would give them a land which floweth with milk and honey, as ye see it is come to pass unto this day." Then answered I, and said, "Amen. It is even so, O LORD, as thou sayest."
Come to the waters, all ye that be thirsty, and ye that have no money. Come buy, that ye may have to eat. Come buy wine and milk, without any money, or money worth.
And they told him, saying, "We came unto the land whither thou sendedst us, and surely it is a land that floweth with milk and honey and here is of the fruit of it.
and hast given them this land, like as thou hadst promised unto their fathers: Namely, that thou wouldest give them a land, that floweth with milk and honey.
Thou shalt suck the milk of the Gentiles, and kings' breasts shall feed thee. And thou shalt know that I the LORD am thy Saviour and defender, the mighty one of Jacob.
that thou mayest go in to a land that floweth with milk and honey. But I will not go among you myself, for ye are a stiffnecked people: lest I consume you by the way."
And at that day the mountains shall drop sweet wine, and the hills shall flow with milk, and all the brooks of Judah shall run with water. And a fountain shall go out of the house of the LORD and water the river of Shittim.
Look down from thy holy habitation heaven and bless thy people Israel and the land which thou hast given us - as thou swearest unto our fathers - a land that floweth with milk and honey.'
even in the day that I lift up mine hand over them, to bring them out of the land of Egypt, into a land that I have provided for them, which floweth with milk and honey, and it is a pleasant land among all others:
When the LORD hath brought thee in to the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Hivites and Jebusites, which he sware unto thy fathers that he would give thee: a land wherein milk and honey floweth, then see that thou keep this service in this same month.
And he hath brought us into this place and hath given us this land that floweth with milk and honey.
For when as concerning the time, ye ought to be teachers, yet have ye need again that we teach you the first principles of the word of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat: For every man that is fed with milk is inexpert in the word of righteousness: For he is but a babe.
Milk » Illustrative of » First principles of God's word
I gave you milk to drink and not meat. For ye then were not strong - no, neither yet are strong.
For when as concerning the time, ye ought to be teachers, yet have ye need again that we teach you the first principles of the word of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat:
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Names » Of the word of God » Word
Let the word of Christ dwell in you plenteously in all wisdom. Teach and exhort your own selves, in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs which have favour with them, singing in your hearts to the Lord.
Verse Concepts
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Study to show thyself laudable unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, dividing the word of truth justly.
holding fast the word of life, unto my rejoicing in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither have laboured in vain.
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
But he said, "Yea, happy are they that hear the word of God, and keep it."
Wherefore lay apart all filthiness, all superfluity of maliciousness, and receive with meekness the word that is grafted in you, which is able to save your souls:
New Birth » All saints partake of
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
All that believe that Jesus is Christ, are born of God. And all that loveth him which begat, loveth him also which was begotten of him.
The same spirit certifieth our spirit that we are the sons of God. If we be sons, we are also heirs: the heirs, I mean, of God: and heirs annexed with Christ. If so be that we suffer together, that we may be glorified together.
Righteous » Compared with » Babies
At that time, Jesus answered and said, "I praise thee, O father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast opened them unto babes,
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
compared to Saints » Babes
At that time, Jesus answered and said, "I praise thee, O father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast opened them unto babes,
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
The scriptures » Are called the » Word
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Wherefore lay apart all filthiness, all superfluity of maliciousness, and receive with meekness the word that is grafted in you, which is able to save your souls: And see that ye be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves with sophistry. For if any hear the word, and do it not, he is like unto a man that beholdeth his bodily face in a glass.
The scriptures » Designed for » Promoting growth in grace
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Simplicity » Childlikeness an essential element in the Christian life
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Verily I say to you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a child, he shall not enter therein."
But Jesus called them unto him, and said, "Suffer children to come unto me, and forbid them not. For of such is the kingdom of God.
But I refrain my soul and keep it low, like as a child that is weaned from his mother; Yea, my soul is even as a weaned child.
Brethren, be not children in wit. Howbeit, as concerning maliciousness be children: but in wit be perfect.
Simplicity » Exhortation to
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
for your obedience extendeth to all men. I am glad no doubt of you. But yet I would have you wise unto that which is good. And to be innocent as concerning evil.
Sincerity » A characteristic of the doctrines of the gospel
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Sincerity » Characteristic of » The gospel
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Spiritual » Hunger select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
One thing have I desired of the LORD, which I will require, even that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the fair beauty of the LORD, and to visit his temple.
My soul breaketh out for the very fervent desire that it hath always unto thy judgments.
Whom have I in heaven but thee? There is nothing upon earth, that I desire in comparison of thee.
My soul lusteth after thee all the night long, and my mind hasteth freely to thee. For as soon as thy judgment is known to the world, then the inhabiters of the earth learn righteousness.
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be satisfied. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.
And all Judah rejoiced in the oath, for they had sworn with all their hearts, and sought him with all their lust, and he was found of them. And the LORD gave them rest round about.
{A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah} O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee. My soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh also longeth after thee, in a barren and dry land where no water is.
LORD, thou knowest all my desire, and my groaning is not hid from thee.
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
One thing have I desired of the LORD, which I will require, even that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the fair beauty of the LORD, and to visit his temple.
My soul breaketh out for the very fervent desire that it hath always unto thy judgments.
Whom have I in heaven but thee? There is nothing upon earth, that I desire in comparison of thee.
My soul lusteth after thee all the night long, and my mind hasteth freely to thee. For as soon as thy judgment is known to the world, then the inhabiters of the earth learn righteousness.
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be satisfied. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.
And all Judah rejoiced in the oath, for they had sworn with all their hearts, and sought him with all their lust, and he was found of them. And the LORD gave them rest round about.
{A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah} O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee. My soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh also longeth after thee, in a barren and dry land where no water is.
LORD, thou knowest all my desire, and my groaning is not hid from thee.
Spiritual » Immaturity » Continuance in the primary department
For when as concerning the time, ye ought to be teachers, yet have ye need again that we teach you the first principles of the word of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat:
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Spiritual » Encouraged » Through "the word"
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Food for the soul
O how sweet are thy words unto my throat! Yea, sweeter than honey unto my mouth!
He humbled thee and made thee hunger and fed thee with Manna, which neither thou nor thy father knew of, to make thee know that a man must not live by bread only: but by all that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD must a man live.
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
He answered and said, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.'"
I have not forsaken the commandment of his lips; but look, what he charged me with his mouth, that have I shut up in my heart.
When I had found thy words, I ate them up greedily: they have made my heart joyful and glad, for I call upon thy name, O LORD God of Hosts.
Therefore, thou son of man, obey thou all things, that I say unto thee, and be not thou stiffnecked, like as they are a stiffnecked household. Open thy mouth, and eat that I give thee."
After this said he unto me, "Thou son of man, eat that, whatsoever it be: Yea, eat that closed book, and go thy way, and speak unto the children of Israel."
The word of God » Called » The word
and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein.
Wherefore lay apart all filthiness, all superfluity of maliciousness, and receive with meekness the word that is grafted in you, which is able to save your souls: And see that ye be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves with sophistry. For if any hear the word, and do it not, he is like unto a man that beholdeth his bodily face in a glass.