Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflicted saints » Christ supports
But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
For in that he himself has suffered being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
Afflictions made beneficial » In furthering the gospel
But Saul ravaged the assembly, entering into every house, and dragged both men and women off to prison.
They therefore who were scattered abroad by the oppression that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except to Jews only. But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, preaching the Lord Jesus. The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.
Now I desire to have you know, brothers, that the things which happened to me have turned out rather to the progress of the Good News;
in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God's word isn't chained.
At my first defense, no one came to help me, but all left me. May it not be held against them. But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
Beasts » Illustrative of » Persecutors
But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
If I fought with animals at Ephesus for human purposes, what does it profit me? If the dead are not raised, then "let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die."
Lions » Used for the torture of criminals
But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. [Now] the king spoke and said to Daniel, Your God whom you serve continually, he will deliver you. A stone was brought, and laid on the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that nothing might be changed concerning Daniel. Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting; neither were instruments of music brought before him: and his sleep fled from him. read more.
Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste to the den of lions. When he came near to the den to Daniel, he cried with a lamentable voice; the king spoke and said to Daniel, Daniel, servant of the living God, is your God, whom you serve continually, able to deliver you from the lions? Then Daniel said to the king, O king, live forever. My God has sent his angel, and has shut the lions' mouths, and they have not hurt me; because as before him innocence was found in me; and also before you, O king, have I done no hurt. Then was the king exceeding glad, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no kind of harm was found on him, because he had trusted in his God. The king commanded, and they brought those men who had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions, them, their children, and their wives; and the lions had the mastery of them, and broke all their bones in pieces, before they came to the bottom of the den.
Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste to the den of lions. When he came near to the den to Daniel, he cried with a lamentable voice; the king spoke and said to Daniel, Daniel, servant of the living God, is your God, whom you serve continually, able to deliver you from the lions? Then Daniel said to the king, O king, live forever. My God has sent his angel, and has shut the lions' mouths, and they have not hurt me; because as before him innocence was found in me; and also before you, O king, have I done no hurt. Then was the king exceeding glad, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no kind of harm was found on him, because he had trusted in his God. The king commanded, and they brought those men who had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions, them, their children, and their wives; and the lions had the mastery of them, and broke all their bones in pieces, before they came to the bottom of the den.
As for the rest of the animals, their dominion was taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and a time.
Lions » Illustrative » Of persecutors
But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
They open their mouths wide against me, lions tearing prey and roaring.
Power » Of Christ » Strengthened by
But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens 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
But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens 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
But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
War » Figurative » Strengthened by Christ in
But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on 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
But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on 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