Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflicted saints » Christ supports
notwithstanding the Lord assisted me, and strengthed me, that by me the preaching should be fulfilled to the utmost and that all the gentiles should hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
For in that he himself suffered, and was tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
Afflictions made beneficial » In furthering the gospel
But Saul made havoc of the congregation, entering into every house: and drew out both man and woman, and thrust them into prison.
They which were scattered abroad through the affliction that arose about Stephen, walked throughout till they came unto Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no man, but unto the Jews only. Some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which when they were come into Antioch, spake unto the Greeks, and preached the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned unto the Lord.
I would ye understood, brethren, that my business is happened unto the greater furthering of the gospel.
wherein I suffer trouble as an evil doer, even unto bonds. But the word of God was not bound.
At my first answering for myself, no man assisted me, but all forsook me. I pray God, that it may not be laid to their charges: notwithstanding the Lord assisted me, and strengthed me, that by me the preaching should be fulfilled to the utmost and that all the gentiles should hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
Beasts » Illustrative of » Persecutors
notwithstanding the Lord assisted me, and strengthed me, that by me the preaching should be fulfilled to the utmost and that all the gentiles should hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
That I have fought with beasts at Ephesus after the manner of men, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not again? "Let us eat and drink, tomorrow we shall die."
Lions » Used for the torture of criminals
notwithstanding the Lord assisted me, and strengthed me, that by me the preaching should be fulfilled to the utmost and that all the gentiles should hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
Then the king had them bring Daniel, and cast him into the Lions' den. The king also spake unto Daniel, and said, "Thy God whom thou always servest, even he shall defend thee." And there was brought a stone, and laid upon the hole of the den: this the king sealed with his own ring, and with the signet of his princes: that the king's commandment concerning Daniel, should not be broken. So the king went in to his palace, and kept him sober all night, so that there was no table spread before him, neither could he take any sleep. read more.
But betimes in the morning, at the break of the day, the king arose, and went in all haste unto the den of the Lions. Now as he came nigh unto the den, he cried with a piteous voice unto Daniel: Yea, the king spake, and said to Daniel, "O Daniel, thou servant of the living God, is not thy God, whom thou alway servest, able to deliver thee from the lions?" Daniel said unto the king, "O king, God save thy life for ever. My God hath sent his angel, which hath shut the lions' mouths, so that they might not hurt me. For why? Mine unguiltiness is found out before him. And as for thee, O king, I never offended thee." Then was the king exceeding glad, and commanded to take Daniel out of the den. So Daniel was brought out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him; For he put his trust in his God. And as for those men which had accused Daniel, the king commanded to bring them, and to cast them in the Lions' den: them, their children, and their wives. So the Lions had the mastery of them, and brake all their bones asunder, before they came at the ground.
But betimes in the morning, at the break of the day, the king arose, and went in all haste unto the den of the Lions. Now as he came nigh unto the den, he cried with a piteous voice unto Daniel: Yea, the king spake, and said to Daniel, "O Daniel, thou servant of the living God, is not thy God, whom thou alway servest, able to deliver thee from the lions?" Daniel said unto the king, "O king, God save thy life for ever. My God hath sent his angel, which hath shut the lions' mouths, so that they might not hurt me. For why? Mine unguiltiness is found out before him. And as for thee, O king, I never offended thee." Then was the king exceeding glad, and commanded to take Daniel out of the den. So Daniel was brought out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him; For he put his trust in his God. And as for those men which had accused Daniel, the king commanded to bring them, and to cast them in the Lions' den: them, their children, and their wives. So the Lions had the mastery of them, and brake all their bones asunder, before they came at the ground.
As for the power of the other beasts also, it was taken away, but their lives were prolonged for a time and season.
Lions » Illustrative » Of persecutors
notwithstanding the Lord assisted me, and strengthed me, that by me the preaching should be fulfilled to the utmost and that all the gentiles should hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
They gape upon me with their mouths, as it were a rampaging and a roaring lion.
Power » Of Christ » Strengthened by
notwithstanding the Lord assisted me, and strengthed me, that by me the preaching should be fulfilled to the utmost and that all the gentiles should hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
I can do all things through the help of Christ, which strengtheneth me.
Verse Concepts
AthletesAcknowledging GodBattlesAll Things Being PossibleComfortingBack to schoolCoolAbilityFaultsAdventureBad InfluenceAggressionProblem SolvingAdversityBecoming A ChristianBecoming More Like ChristBeing A Perfect ChristianBeing A SoldierBeing AfraidBeing BlessedBeing ConfidentResurrection, SpiritualSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictVictory, Over Spiritual ForcesStrength, God Is OurAbility, Of The ChristianDivine Assistance, GivenEnabling Grace
ConqueringDeterminationGod Giving StrengthPossibilities For PeopleGod Gives StrengthPossible For PeopleAbasementMental HealthHeartacheThe power of ChristStrengthGod's Yokefaith and strengthStudyingHope And StrengthStrengthened Through ChristSurrenderStrength And FaithWeaknessBeing ContentPerspectivesisterhoodempowermenteverythingstrenghchristefficiency
The power of Christ » Saints » Strengthened by
notwithstanding the Lord assisted me, and strengthed me, that by me the preaching should be fulfilled to the utmost and that all the gentiles should hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
I can do all things through the help of Christ, which strengtheneth me.
Verse Concepts
AthletesAcknowledging GodBattlesAll Things Being PossibleComfortingBack to schoolCoolAbilityFaultsAdventureBad InfluenceAggressionProblem SolvingAdversityBecoming A ChristianBecoming More Like ChristBeing A Perfect ChristianBeing A SoldierBeing AfraidBeing BlessedBeing ConfidentResurrection, SpiritualSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictVictory, Over Spiritual ForcesStrength, God Is OurAbility, Of The ChristianDivine Assistance, GivenEnabling Grace
ConqueringDeterminationGod Giving StrengthPossibilities For PeopleGod Gives StrengthPossible For PeopleAbasementMental HealthHeartacheThe power of ChristStrengthGod's Yokefaith and strengthStudyingHope And StrengthStrengthened Through ChristSurrenderStrength And FaithWeaknessBeing ContentPerspectivesisterhoodempowermenteverythingstrenghchristefficiency
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » Strengthening them
notwithstanding the Lord assisted me, and strengthed me, that by me the preaching should be fulfilled to the utmost and that all the gentiles should hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
War » Figurative » Strengthened by Christ in
notwithstanding the Lord assisted me, and strengthed me, that by me the preaching should be fulfilled to the utmost and that all the gentiles should hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
and he said unto me, "My grace is sufficient for thee. For my strength is made perfect through weakness." Very gladly therefore will I rejoice of my weakness, that the strength of Christ may dwell in me.
Verse Concepts
ComfortingAfflictions, In Christian Livingevil, victory overBeing A Perfect ChristianBeing AfraidPower Through GodGrace, And Christian LifePainPower, HumanSelf ConfidenceSelf Righteousness, And The GospelSuffering, Encouragements InPerfectionStrength, God Is OurAfflictions, Consolation DuringGrace, Description OfProtection, From GodPromises To The Afflicted
Warfare of saints » Saints » Strengthened by Christ in
notwithstanding the Lord assisted me, and strengthed me, that by me the preaching should be fulfilled to the utmost and that all the gentiles should hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
and he said unto me, "My grace is sufficient for thee. For my strength is made perfect through weakness." Very gladly therefore will I rejoice of my weakness, that the strength of Christ may dwell in me.
Verse Concepts
ComfortingAfflictions, In Christian Livingevil, victory overBeing A Perfect ChristianBeing AfraidPower Through GodGrace, And Christian LifePainPower, HumanSelf ConfidenceSelf Righteousness, And The GospelSuffering, Encouragements InPerfectionStrength, God Is OurAfflictions, Consolation DuringGrace, Description OfProtection, From GodPromises To The Afflicted