Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Desires » What the lord desires
Jesus hearing that, said to them, they that are in health don't want a physician, but they that are sick. go then and learn the meaning of that expression, "I will have mercy and not sacrifice:" for I am not come to call saints, but sinners.
for such offices are commendable, and agreeable to God our saviour, who wills that all men be saved, by embracing the truth.
Jesus Christ » Names of » God our saviour
for such offices are commendable, and agreeable to God our saviour,
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Prayer » Praying for others
But as for you, who hear me, love your enemies: do good to those, who hate you: bless those, who curse you: and pray for those, who maliciously abuse you.
Pour out your souls unto God upon all occasions, watching in prayer with all perseverance and supplication for all christians:
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You have heard that it hath been said, "you shall love your neighbour, and hate your enemy:" but I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who traduce you, and persecute you:
Is any of you sick? let him send for the pastors of the church, to pray for him, and after giving him the unction, in the name of the Lord, the prayer that proceeds from faith, shall save the sick; the Lord will raise him up, and his sins that may have been the occasion, shall be forgiven. confess then to one another the offences you have committed, and pray for one another, that you may be healed; the fervent prayer of a virtuous man has great influence.
If any man see his brother commit a sin, which is not a mortal sin, let him pray to God, who will grant him life, for such as do not commit a mortal sin. there is a sin unto death: in which case I do not enjoin any prayer to be made.
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I exhort you therefore, above all things, to present supplications, prayers, intercessions and thanksgiving for all men: for kings, and for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in the practice of all piety and virtue; for such offices are commendable, and agreeable to God our saviour,
in God's Sight » Doing good
whatever we ask, we shall receive it of him, because we keep his commandments, and do what is agreeable to him.
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never forgetting the effects of your faith, your charitable offices, and the constancy of your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ; of which God is our witness.
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the sheep) make you perfect in every virtue, to the accomplishment of his will: effecting that in you by Jesus Christ, which is agreeable to him: to whom be glory thro' all ages.
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for such offices are commendable, and agreeable to God our saviour,
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and said, "Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and God has approved thine alms.
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