Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible








And yet do not consider him to be an enemy, but warn him as [you would] a [Christian] brother. Verse Conceptsdiscipline, divineAdmonition, WarningCorrecting A BrotherWarning IndividualsSibling Love





For all of you [i.e., who have the gifts], can prophesy, one at a time, so that all of you may learn and be encouraged. Verse ConceptsSpiritual Gifts, Purpose OfProphesyingIn TurnExhort OthersProphesying In The ChurchEncouraging Others

So instead, you people should [now] forgive and comfort him, in order that such a person does not become overwhelmed with extreme grief. Verse ConceptsDespondency, Causes OfMercy, Response To God'sSympathyComfort, Of FriendsHuman ComfortForgive One Anotherforgiving othersForgiving YourselfLove And ForgivenessDespairBeing Overwhelmedoverwhelmed





Take on yourselves the [spiritual] burdens of one another, for in doing so you will be fulfilling Christ's law [of love, John 13:35]. Verse ConceptsCommitment, to God's peopleHelpfulnessAfflicted, Duty To ThemLove To Others Shown InBurdensCaringCaring For OthersSpirit Of ChristSharing BurdensThe Law Of ChristUnthankfulempathyteammates









And yet do not consider him to be an enemy, but warn him as [you would] a [Christian] brother. Verse Conceptsdiscipline, divineAdmonition, WarningCorrecting A BrotherWarning IndividualsSibling Love


I behaved like a weak person in front of weak people [See 8:9-12], in order to win them over [i.e., to help them become stronger]. I have become all things to all people so that, in every way, I could save some of them. Verse ConceptsWeakness, SpiritualWeakness, PhysicalSoul WinnersSaving PeopleCircumstancesThings Like PeopleWinningWeaknessorderflexibility


I have demonstrated before you a [good] example in all [these] things, so that you [too] will work hard to help those who are [physically] weak. [Also] remember the words of the Lord Jesus who Himself said, 'It is a greater blessing [for you] to give [to people's needs] than to receive [help yourselves].' " Verse ConceptsExploitationsCompassion, In ChristiansGiving To OthersBeing BlessedThe Benefits Of LaborAttitudes, to other peopleKindnessPoverty, Attitudes TowardsPoverty, Causes OfRememberingStewardshipWeakness, PhysicalPriorityIndustryRole ModelsDonationsRemembering ChristHelp The WeakThe Fact Of ToilGivingHard WorkSupportHelping Those In Needboyfriendshardwork


for [when] I was hungry, you fed me; [when] I was thirsty, you gave me [something] to drink; [when] I came [to you as] a stranger, you gave me a place to stay; when I was without adequate clothing, you gave me something to wear; [when] I was sick, you came to visit me; [when] I was in prison, you came to see me.'


So, this weak brother, for whose sake Christ died, becomes [spiritually] destroyed, [and all] because of your "knowledge" [i.e., you know that such eating is harmless, but your weak brother does not know this, so he is led into sin by your unloving example]. Verse ConceptsThe Effect Of Christ's DeathDrawbacks To KnowledgeDestruction Of The ChurchHelp The Weak







I have demonstrated before you a [good] example in all [these] things, so that you [too] will work hard to help those who are [physically] weak. [Also] remember the words of the Lord Jesus who Himself said, 'It is a greater blessing [for you] to give [to people's needs] than to receive [help yourselves].' " Verse ConceptsExploitationsCompassion, In ChristiansGiving To OthersBeing BlessedThe Benefits Of LaborAttitudes, to other peopleKindnessPoverty, Attitudes TowardsPoverty, Causes OfRememberingStewardshipWeakness, PhysicalPriorityIndustryRole ModelsDonationsRemembering ChristHelp The WeakThe Fact Of ToilGivingHard WorkSupportHelping Those In Needboyfriendshardwork

Yes, and I am asking you also, [my] faithful partner [Note: This person is unknown, but may have been one of Paul's preacher companions], help those women, for they have worked hard with me in [spreading] the Gospel, along with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow-workers, whose names are in the book of life. [See Rev. 3:5; Heb. 12:23]. Verse ConceptsFellowship, In Christian ServiceAliancesBook of lifeHelpfulnessLoyaltyYokesWhat Heaven Will Be LikePeople HelpingUnconditional LoveHelping Those In Needpartnership

Brothers, if any one of you is overwhelmed by a [particular] sin, those of you who are spiritually minded should [attempt to] restore such a person [to faithfulness]. But do it in a gentle way, being very careful that you yourself do not become tempted [to get involved in any sin]. Take on yourselves the [spiritual] burdens of one another, for in doing so you will be fulfilling Christ's law [of love, John 13:35].

Now those of us who are strong [spiritually] should put up with [or, help] the failings of [spiritually] weak people, and not [simply] do what pleases ourselves. [Instead], each of us should do what pleases his neighbor in order to accomplish something good and uplifting [in his life]. For even Christ did not please [just] Himself, but as it is written [Psa. 69:9], "The insults of those people who insulted you [i.e., God] fell on me [i.e., Christ]."






Take on yourselves the [spiritual] burdens of one another, for in doing so you will be fulfilling Christ's law [of love, John 13:35]. Verse ConceptsCommitment, to God's peopleHelpfulnessAfflicted, Duty To ThemLove To Others Shown InBurdensCaringCaring For OthersSpirit Of ChristSharing BurdensThe Law Of ChristUnthankfulempathyteammates


And yet do not consider him to be an enemy, but warn him as [you would] a [Christian] brother. Verse Conceptsdiscipline, divineAdmonition, WarningCorrecting A BrotherWarning IndividualsSibling Love









Older men should be sober-minded [See note at I Tim. 3:2], dignified [i.e., respectable], sensible, sound in the faith [or, "in their faith"], in their love and in their perseverance. Verse ConceptsAge, Glories OfOld Age, Attainment OfSelf ControlSelf RespectWorthinessSobrietyPatience, The Nature OfAnger ManagementCharacters Of Old PeopleMaintaining FaithAim At LoveRespect For Old PeopleWomen's RolesBeing Patientperserverancedignity



Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a large crowd of spectators [Note: Christians are pictured here as being in a crowded arena, performing in the games], we should lay aside every [excessive] weight and sin that so easily entangle us, and with perseverance, we should run the race [of life] that lies before us. We should fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and completer of the [or, "our"] faith. [Note: Jesus is here pictured as the one who completely fulfills the life of faith, or who provides us with the ability to live such a life]. [And] because He could look forward to joy, He endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right side of God's throne. Now think about how Jesus endured such opposition against Himself from sinners, so that you do not grow weary and become discouraged [yourself].

So, be patient, brothers, until the Lord comes. Look, the farmer waits for his land to produce the valuable crop and is patient with it until it receives the fall and spring rains. [So], you people should be patient also; strengthen your hearts because the Lord's coming is near [Note: This may refer to the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70, or to Christ's final coming and judgment].

In your love for your brothers, show tender affection toward one another. Try to outdo one another in showing respect [for each other]. Be enthusiastic instead of lazy. Be fervent in your spirit [Note: Some translators take "spirit" here to refer to the "Holy Spirit"], [as you] serve the Lord. Be joyful as you hope [i.e., for future blessings]. Persevere in spite of the troubles you experience. Continue steadfastly in prayer.

For you need to be steadfast so that, after you have done what God wants, you will receive the promise [of an inheritance. See 9:15]. [Hab. 2:3-4 LXX says], "For [it will be] only a short time [before] He [i.e., Christ], who is coming, will be here without delay.









I behaved like a weak person in front of weak people [See 8:9-12], in order to win them over [i.e., to help them become stronger]. I have become all things to all people so that, in every way, I could save some of them. Verse ConceptsWeakness, SpiritualWeakness, PhysicalSoul WinnersSaving PeopleCircumstancesThings Like PeopleWinningWeaknessorderflexibility


I have demonstrated before you a [good] example in all [these] things, so that you [too] will work hard to help those who are [physically] weak. [Also] remember the words of the Lord Jesus who Himself said, 'It is a greater blessing [for you] to give [to people's needs] than to receive [help yourselves].' " Verse ConceptsExploitationsCompassion, In ChristiansGiving To OthersBeing BlessedThe Benefits Of LaborAttitudes, to other peopleKindnessPoverty, Attitudes TowardsPoverty, Causes OfRememberingStewardshipWeakness, PhysicalPriorityIndustryRole ModelsDonationsRemembering ChristHelp The WeakThe Fact Of ToilGivingHard WorkSupportHelping Those In Needboyfriendshardwork


for [when] I was hungry, you fed me; [when] I was thirsty, you gave me [something] to drink; [when] I came [to you as] a stranger, you gave me a place to stay; when I was without adequate clothing, you gave me something to wear; [when] I was sick, you came to visit me; [when] I was in prison, you came to see me.'


So, this weak brother, for whose sake Christ died, becomes [spiritually] destroyed, [and all] because of your "knowledge" [i.e., you know that such eating is harmless, but your weak brother does not know this, so he is led into sin by your unloving example]. Verse ConceptsThe Effect Of Christ's DeathDrawbacks To KnowledgeDestruction Of The ChurchHelp The Weak


Jesus replied, "I am the bread who gives [spiritual] life; the person who comes to me will never get hungry [again], and the one who believes in me will never get thirsty [again]. But I have told you this: You have seen me and yet do not believe [in me]. Every person [Note: The Greek says, "every thing"] whom the Father gives me will [eventually] come to me [i.e., for salvation]; and I will never turn away that person who comes to me. read more.
For I have come down from heaven to do what God, who sent me, wants me to do, not what I want to do. And this is what God, who sent me, wants: That I should not lose any of those persons whom He has given me, but should raise them up [from the dead] on the last day [i.e., the judgment day]. And this is what [else] my Father wants: That every person who sees the Son [i.e., with the eye of faith] and believes in Him should have never ending life, and I will raise him up [from the dead] on the last day."

Submit yourselves to every authority set up by people for the Lord's sake. [Submit to] a king as the [highest] authority, or to governors who are appointed by him to punish wrongdoers, and to commend those who do right. For it is God's will that, by doing good, you should put to silence the ignorant [talk and actions] of foolish people.

For you know [i.e., are aware of] the instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus. For it is God's will that you should be dedicated to Him, [that is], you should avoid sexual immorality. Each of you should know how to control his own body in a dedicated and honorable way, read more.
not in passionate lust, as the [unconverted] Gentiles, who do not know God, do. And none of you should violate and exploit his brother [or sister] in such a matter. For the Lord will punish people for all these things, just as we told you before and warned you. For God did not call us to be morally impure, but to be dedicated to Him.

And we urge you, brothers, to warn those who are idle [Note: The word "idle" originally meant, "insubordinate, or unruly." See II Thess. 3:6-7, 11], encourage those who are timid, help the [spiritually] weak and be patient with everyone. Make sure that no one does anything wrong to someone who wrongs him, but always look for something good you can do for one another and for everyone. You should be joyful at all times. read more.
Never stop praying. Thank [God] for everything, for this is what God wants for you in [the fellowship of] Christ Jesus.