Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Conduct » Christian conduct
But as for you, teach what befits sound doctrine. The older men are to be temperate, serious, sensible, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance. The older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not to be slanderers or slaves to much wine, but they are to teach what is good, read more.
so they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored. Likewise urge the young men to be sensible. Show yourself in all respects an example of good deeds, and in your teaching show integrity, seriousness, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us. Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not to talk back to them, and not to steal, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in everything they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior. For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sober, upright, and godly lives in this present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, zealous for good deeds. Speak these things; exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you.
so they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored. Likewise urge the young men to be sensible. Show yourself in all respects an example of good deeds, and in your teaching show integrity, seriousness, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us. Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not to talk back to them, and not to steal, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in everything they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior. For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sober, upright, and godly lives in this present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, zealous for good deeds. Speak these things; exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you.
Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble in spirit. Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but give a blessing instead; for to this you were called, that you may inherit a blessing. For, "He who would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit. read more.
He must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are open to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."
He must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are open to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."
Deceit » Forbidden
For, "He who would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
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Evil » Speech evil speaking » Warnings against
Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.
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For, "He who would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
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Therefore, put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander.
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And the tongue is a fire, a world of evil among the members of the body. The tongue corrupts our whole person, sets the whole course of our life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
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Do not speak against one another, brethren. He who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge of it.
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Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable and gentle, and to show true humility toward all men.
Evil » Speaking » Warnings against
Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.
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For, "He who would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
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Therefore, put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander.
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And the tongue is a fire, a world of evil among the members of the body. The tongue corrupts our whole person, sets the whole course of our life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
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Do not speak against one another, brethren. He who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge of it.
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Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable and gentle, and to show true humility toward all men.
Evil » Speech evil speaking » The tongue to be restrained
If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is worthless.
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For, "He who would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
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Peace » Necessary to the enjoyment of life
For, "He who would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit. He must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
Slander » Saints » Should keep their tongue from
For, "He who would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
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Slander » Saints should keep their tongues from
For, "He who would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
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Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of restraining the tongue
If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is worthless.
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For, "He who would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
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Speaking, evil » Warnings against
Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.
Verse Concepts
For, "He who would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
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Therefore, put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander.
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And the tongue is a fire, a world of evil among the members of the body. The tongue corrupts our whole person, sets the whole course of our life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
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Do not speak against one another, brethren. He who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge of it.
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Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable and gentle, and to show true humility toward all men.
Speaking, evil » The tongue to be restrained
If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is worthless.
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For, "He who would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
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