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Christian ministers » Prayer for, encouraged
Then He said to His disciples, "Certainly there is plenty to harvest but there are [too] few people to do the work." "You should pray to the Lord of the harvest to send [more] workers out into the field to gather His crop."
And He said to them, "There is certainly plenty to harvest, but there are [too] few people to do the work. You should pray to the Lord of the harvest to send [more] workers out into the field to gather His crop.
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Now I urge you, brothers, through our Lord Jesus Christ [See 12:1], and through the Holy Spirit's love [in us], that you people join me in fervently praying to God for me to be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea [i.e., unbelieving Jews]. And [pray] that my service for Jerusalem [i.e., the offering for poor people. See verses 25-26] will be acceptable to God's people there. And pray that I will [be able to] come to you joyfully, if it is God's will, and have a refreshing visit with you.
as you cooperate by praying for us. Then, many people will give thanks [to God] on our behalf for the gift He has given to us through [your] many [prayers].
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[Then] offer all kinds of prayers and requests in [harmony with] the Holy Spirit at all times, and be alert constantly in making requests for all the saints [i.e., God's holy people]. And [also pray] for me to be given boldness of speech in opening my mouth to make known the secret plan of the Gospel, for which I am an ambassador in prison. [And pray] that I may be able to proclaim the Gospel boldly, as I ought to.
For I know that, through your requests [in prayer] for me and the help provided by the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ, this situation will result in my being rescued [i.e., released from imprisonment].
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Continue to pray regularly; stay alert and be thankful. At the same time, pray for us also, that God will open up a door [of opportunity] for [proclaiming] the message, so we can tell about the [previously] hidden secret of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned. [Pray] that I will make it [clearly] known, as I ought to.
Brothers, pray for us.
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Finally, brothers, pray for us, so that the Lord's message will spread quickly and be honored [by people], even as it was among you. And [pray] that we will be rescued from wicked and evil people, because not everyone has faith.
And another thing: Prepare a place for me to stay, because I hope that through [an answer to] your prayers I will be returned to you. [Note: Paul was hoping to be released from imprisonment to visit Philemon at Colosse].
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Pray for us [continually]. We are convinced that we [i.e., the writer of Hebrews] have a clear conscience [i.e., regarding our relationship to you] and we want to behave properly in every way. And I urge you people earnestly to do this [i.e., pray for me], so that I can be sent back to you sooner [i.e., by God's providence].
Distrust » Of religious men » Unbelievers, general references to
But the place for cowards, and unbelievers, and disgusting people [i.e., because of their terrible sins], and murderers, and sexually immoral people, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, will be the lake that burns with fire and sulphur. This is the second death."
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So, Jesus said to him, "None of you people will believe [in me] unless you see [miraculous] signs and wonders, [will you?]."
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But the Jews who did not obey [the Gospel message] incited the spirits of the [unconverted] Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.
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that slave's master will return on a day that he least expects, and at an hour unknown [to him]. And [that master] will whip him to shreds and will turn him over to suffer the same fate as unfaithful servants receive.
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And you do not keep His message living in your [hearts], for you do not believe [in] the One whom God sent [i.e., in Jesus].
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But because I tell [you] the truth, you do not believe me.
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But you do not believe me, because you are not [part] of my sheep.
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And [pray] that we will be rescued from wicked and evil people, because not everyone has faith.
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Faith » The wicked destitute of
Jesus answered them, "I did tell you, but you would not believe me. The [miraculous] deeds that I am doing in my Father's name [i.e., by the Father's authority] testify about me.
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And [pray] that we will be rescued from wicked and evil people, because not everyone has faith.
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But [even] though Jesus had performed so many [miraculous] signs in front of the people, still they did not believe in Him.
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But some became stubborn and refused to obey [the message], saying false things about "the Way" [Note: This was a term used to designate the early church] in front of the large crowds. So, Paul left [the synagogue] and took the disciples and began holding discussions every day at Tyrannus' school [house].
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Infidelity » Unbelievers, general references to
But the place for cowards, and unbelievers, and disgusting people [i.e., because of their terrible sins], and murderers, and sexually immoral people, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, will be the lake that burns with fire and sulphur. This is the second death."
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So, Jesus said to him, "None of you people will believe [in me] unless you see [miraculous] signs and wonders, [will you?]."
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But the Jews who did not obey [the Gospel message] incited the spirits of the [unconverted] Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.
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that slave's master will return on a day that he least expects, and at an hour unknown [to him]. And [that master] will whip him to shreds and will turn him over to suffer the same fate as unfaithful servants receive.
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And you do not keep His message living in your [hearts], for you do not believe [in] the One whom God sent [i.e., in Jesus].
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But because I tell [you] the truth, you do not believe me.
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But you do not believe me, because you are not [part] of my sheep.
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And [pray] that we will be rescued from wicked and evil people, because not everyone has faith.
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Persecution » Pray for those suffering
And [pray] that we will be rescued from wicked and evil people, because not everyone has faith.
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