Thematic Bible: Burden
Thematic Bible
Burden » Bearing the burdens of others
"In all things I have set you an example, how that so toiling, you ought to help the weak and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."
Verse Concepts
Even if any one should be overtaken in a fault, brothers, you that are spiritual ought, in a gentle spirit, to restore such a one, each one of you looking to himself, lest you too be tempted. Ever be bearing one another's burdens, and so be fulfilling the law of Christ.
Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality; for by it some have even entertained angels unawares. Remember those who are in prison, as if you were fellow prisoners; remember too, those who are being ill-treated, since you too, are in the body.
Burden » Figurative » Of oppressions
"For they bind heavy burdens and lay them on men's shoulders, but they themselves will not lift a finger to move them.
Verse Concepts
"Woe unto you lawyers also!" said Jesus, "for you load men with irksome burdens, and you yourselves will not touch the burdens with one of your fingers.
Verse Concepts
Ever be bearing one another's burdens, and so be fulfilling the law of Christ.
Verse Concepts
Burden » Figurative » Of the prophetic message
Burden » The burden of jesus Christ
"Come unto me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. "Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. "For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
Burden » Who should bear the burdens of the weak
Now we who are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to seek our own pleasure. Let each one of us try to make his neighbor happy for his good, unto his upbuilding. For even Christ pleased not himself; but as it is written, The reproaches of those who were reproaching thee fell upon me.