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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Self-supporting
Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to refrain from working for a living?
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Inspiring influence
So Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul; and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year they met with the church and taught great numbers of people; and the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Trustworthy
And the disciples determined, each according to his ability, to send relief for the brethren living in Judea. And this they did, sending it to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Sympathy
Thus Josnt who was called by the apostles Barnabas (which means, Son of Encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, sold a field which he owned, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Broadmindedness
When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. And he declared to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » spirit filled
for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great number of people were brought to the Lord.
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Fine personal appearance (?)
Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, because he was the chief speaker, they called Hermes.
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Gift of exhortation
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts;
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Adapted to missionary work
While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
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Christ » Dying with surrendered life » Characteristics of
We know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.
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I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
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If with Christ you died to the elementary principles of the world, why, as if you still belonged to it, do you submit to regulations such as,
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As it is written: "For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered."
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For we who live are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh.
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Here is a trustworthy saying: if we died with him, we will also live with him;
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 12 a warfare
Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 9 a service
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous and ready to share,
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 11 a walk
Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so live in him,
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 5 a character building
"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 4 a radiant life
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 8 an education
Jesus then said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples. And you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."
Christianity » Characteristics of » 3 a new dress
Christianity » Characteristics of » 2 a growth
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 13 a race
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 10 a sacrifice
I appeal to you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 6 a fellowship
And they said to each other, "Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked with us on the road, while he opened to us the scriptures?"
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 14 a victory
For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the worldour faith.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 15 an assurance of immortality
And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 7 a sonship
But to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 1 a new birth
Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Be on the your guard, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
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Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
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You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
No soldier in active service gets entangled in civilian affairs, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.
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But remember the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a great struggle with sufferings,
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Then the dragon was enraged with the woman, and went off to make war on the rest of her offspring, on those who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
For the weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the world, but they have divine power to destroy strongholds.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
I give you this command, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies once made about you, that by them you may fight the good fight,
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » A fight of faith
Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Invisible foes
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » An inward battle
but I see in my members another law, at war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin which dwells in my members.
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Cornelius » Characteristics of » Obedience
When the angel who spoke to him had left, he called two of his servants and a devout soldier of those who were his personal attendants, and after he had explained everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Spiritual work
On the following day he entered Caesarea. Now Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends.
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Spiritual receptivity
So I sent for you immediately, and you have been kind enough to come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God, to hear all that you have been commanded by the Lord."
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Cornelius » Characteristics of » Benevolence, prayerfulness
a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, and gave alms generously to the people and prayed to God continually.
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Daniel » Characteristics of » Spiritual vision
Daniel » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness
Daniel » Characteristics of » Self-control
Daniel » Characteristics of » Courage
Daniel » Characteristics of » Humility
Daniel » Characteristics of » Integrity
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Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, and not fond of sordid gain; they must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. They must also first be tested; and then if they are beyond reproach, let them serve as deacons. read more.
The women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things. Deacons must be the husband of one wife, and must manage their children and their households well. For those who have served well as deacons gain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
The women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things. Deacons must be the husband of one wife, and must manage their children and their households well. For those who have served well as deacons gain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
Eli » Characteristics of » Unfaithfulness to stewardship
Eli » Characteristics of » Submission
Eli » Characteristics of » Spiritual solicitude
Eli » Characteristics of » Parental indulgence
Eli » Characteristics of » Tenderness with childhood
Eli » Characteristics of » Spiritual perception
-ezra » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness
-ezra » Characteristics of » Trustworthiness
-ezra » Characteristics of » A reformer
-ezra » Characteristics of » Self-denial
-ezra » Characteristics of » Faith
Fools » Characteristics of » Reveal their folly
But they will not get very far, for their folly will be plain to all, as was that of those two men.
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Fools » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have prepared?'
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Be careful, then, how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise,
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But the Lord said to him, "Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness. You foolish ones! Did not he who made the outside make the inside also?
Claiming to be wise, they became fools,
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Fools » Characteristics of » Self-confidence
Fools » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
And every one who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house upon the sand;
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Fools » Characteristics of » Slander
Fools » Characteristics of » Despising instruction
Fools » Characteristics of » Mocking at sin
Fools » Characteristics of » Meddlesomeness
Fools » Characteristics of » Contentiousness
Fools » Characteristics of » Atheism
isaac » Characteristics of » Peaceableness
isaac » Characteristics of » Submission
isaac » Characteristics of » Affection
isaac » Characteristics of » A man of faith
By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future.
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isaac » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness
isaac » Characteristics of » Meditation
isaac » Characteristics of » Imitated his father's sin
James » Characteristics of » Regarded by many as one of the leaders of the church at jerusalem
And the following day Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present.
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After they finished speaking, James replied, "Brethren, listen to me.
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James » Characteristics of » Possibly was won by the appearance of the lord after his resurrection
Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles.
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James » Characteristics of » After the resurrection joined the disciples
All these with one mind devoted themselves to prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
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James » Characteristics of » Also author of the epistle of james (?)
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: greetings.
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James » Characteristics of » Slow to accept Christ
For even his brothers did not believe in him.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Called the "forerunner" of Christ
And he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, 'to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,' and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord."
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For this is he of whom it is written: 'Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.'
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And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare his ways,
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Honoured by Christ
Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
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When the messengers of John had departed, he began to speak to the crowds concerning John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are gorgeously appareled and live in luxury are in kings' courts. But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. read more.
This is he of whom it is written: 'Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.'
This is he of whom it is written: 'Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.'
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Courage
because John had said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."
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But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Humility
And he preached, saying, "After me comes One who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.
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Now this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, "Who are you?" He confessed, he did not deny, but confessed, "I am not the Christ." And they asked him, "What then? Are you Elijah?" He said, "I am not." "Are you the prophet?" And he answered, "No." read more.
Then they said to him, "Who are you? Give us an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?" He said, "I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Make straight the way of the Lord,' as the prophet Isaiah said."
Then they said to him, "Who are you? Give us an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?" He said, "I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Make straight the way of the Lord,' as the prophet Isaiah said."
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Suffered martyrdom
so he sent and had John beheaded in prison.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Obedience
But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so now; for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he consented.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Self-denial
Now John wore a garment of camel's hair, and a leather belt around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Did no miracle
And many came to him and they said, "John performed no sign, but all that John said about this man was true."
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Burning zeal
He was a burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a time in his light.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Holiness
for Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard him, he was much perplexed; and yet he heard him gladly.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Powerful preacher
And all the land of Judea, and the people from Jerusalem, went out to him and they were all baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Of arimathea
And when it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself also become a disciple of Jesus.
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who had not consented to their decision and deed. He came from of Arimathea, a city of the Jews, and he was waiting for the kingdom of God.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Charitableness
Then Josnt her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to put her to public shame, was resolved to divorce her quietly.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Obedience
When he rose, he took the young child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt,
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Faith
When Josnt woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took his wife,
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Faithfulness to religious duty
His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Or barsabas
So they put forward two men, Josnt called Barsabbas (who was also called Justus), and Matthias.
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Joshua » Characteristics of » Spiritual mindedness
Joshua » Characteristics of » Faith
Joshua » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Joshua » Characteristics of » Obedience
Joshua » Characteristics of » Decision
Joshua » Characteristics of » Courage
Joshua » Characteristics of » Godly reverence
Judas » Characteristics of » Jude, or lebbaeus, surnamed thaddaeus, brother of the apostle james
Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;
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Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot;
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And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying; Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot and Judas the son of James.
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Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.
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Judas (not Iscariot) said to him, "Lord, how is it that you will manifest yourself to us, and not to the world?"
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Judas » Characteristics of » Treachery
While he was still speaking, a crowd came, and the man who was called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss him; but Jesus said to him, "Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?"
Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went to the chief priests to betray him to them.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Remorse
(Now this man bought a field with the reward of his wickedness; and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his intestines gushed out.
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When Judas, his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders, saying, "I have sinned by betraying innocent blood." And they said, "What is that to us? You see to it!"
Judas » Characteristics of » One of the brethren of Christ (?)
Is this not the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary? And his brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas?
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Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? Are not his sisters here with us?" And they took offense at him.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Avariciousness
Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, "What are you willing to give me if I deliver him to you?" And they counted out to him thirty pieces of silver.
Judas » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
"Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?" This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief; and as he had the money box, he used to take what was put into it.
Judas » Characteristics of » Barsabas
Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They sent Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren,
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Judas » Characteristics of » Of galilee
After this man, Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and drew away some people after him; he too perished, and all those who followed him were scattered.
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Judas » Characteristics of » A disciple
And the Lord said to him, "Get up and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying,
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Judas » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief; and as he had the money box, he used to take what was put into it.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Magdalene
Now when he rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven demons.
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Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where he was laid.
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Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.
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and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had come out,
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among whom were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's sons.
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Mary Magdalene went and said to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord!" And she told them that he had said these things to her.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Faith and piety
And Mary said: "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has regarded the lowly state of his servant; for behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. read more.
For he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is on those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent empty away. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed forever."
For he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is on those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent empty away. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed forever."
Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal confidence
When the wine was gone, the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine." Jesus said to her, "Woman, what have you to do with me? My hour has not yet come." His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."
Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal love
By the cross of Jesus stood his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Spiritual mindedness
Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them, but his mother kept all these things in her heart.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Submission
Then Mary said, "Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her.
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miriam » Characteristics of » Ambitious
miriam » Characteristics of » Vigorous and musical in later years
miriam » Characteristics of » Alert in youth
miriam » Characteristics of » Regarded as a leader in israel
Paul » Characteristics of » Joy
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
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But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
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I have great confidence in you; I have great pride in you; I am filled with comfort. With all our affliction, I am overflowing with joy.
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Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice!
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Paul » Characteristics of » Earnestness
For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh.
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Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night and day to admonish each one with tears.
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For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, live as enemies of the cross of Christ.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Love
My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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For I wrote you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to cause you pain but to let you know the abundant love that I have for you.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Courage
But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, "Go away for the present, and when I find time I will summon you."
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But when they stretched him out with thongs, Paul said to the centurion who was standing by, "Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman citizen and uncondemned?"
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And the jailer reported these words to Paul, saying, "The chief magistrates have sent to release you. Therefore come out now and go in peace." But Paul said to them, "They have beaten us publicly, without trial, men who are Roman citizens, and have thrown us into prison; and do they now cast us out secretly? No! Let them come themselves and take us out."
Paul » Characteristics of » Industry
For you remember our labor and toil, brethren; we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, while we preached to you the gospel of God.
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You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my own needs and to the men who were with me.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Then Paul answered, "What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound but even to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."
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But whatever was gain to me, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count everything to be loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christthe righteousness that comes from God and is by faith, read more.
that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming like him in his death; in order that I may attain to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brethren, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming like him in his death; in order that I may attain to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brethren, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Paul » Characteristics of » Self-sacrifice
Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, a night and a day I have spent in the open sea. I have been on frequent journeys, in danger from rivers, in danger from robbers, in danger from my own countrymen, in danger from Gentiles, in danger in the city, in danger in the wilderness, in danger at sea, and in danger from false brethren; read more.
I have been in labor and hardship, through many sleepless nights, in hunger and thirst, often without food, in cold and exposure. Besides such external things, there is the daily pressure on me of concern for all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is made to fall, and I do not inwardly burn? If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed forever, knows that I am not lying. In Damascus the governor under King Aretas had the city of the Damascenes guarded in order to arrest me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands.
I have been in labor and hardship, through many sleepless nights, in hunger and thirst, often without food, in cold and exposure. Besides such external things, there is the daily pressure on me of concern for all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is made to fall, and I do not inwardly burn? If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed forever, knows that I am not lying. In Damascus the governor under King Aretas had the city of the Damascenes guarded in order to arrest me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands.
Paul » Characteristics of » Tact
For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to all, that I might win the more. To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews; to those under the law I became as one under the lawthough not being myself under the lawso that I might win those under the law. To those who are without law, I became as one without law, though not being without the law of God but under the law of Christ, so that I might win those who are without the law. read more.
To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all men, so that I might by all means save some.
To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all men, so that I might by all means save some.
Paul » Characteristics of » Patience
The signs of a true apostle were performed among you in all perseverance, with signs and wonders and mighty works.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Faithfulness
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. In the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved his appearing.
Paul » Characteristics of » Endurance
Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Steadfastness
But I do not consider my life of any account nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
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characteristics of Pilgrims » Characteristics of
By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place which he was to receive as an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he lived in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise; for he was looking forward to the city which has foundations, whose architect and builder is God. read more.
By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, because she considered him faithful who had promised. Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born descendants as many as the stars of heaven and as the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore. These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and greeted them from a distance, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. For people who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a country of their own. And if they had been thinking of that country from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return. But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.
By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, because she considered him faithful who had promised. Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born descendants as many as the stars of heaven and as the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore. These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and greeted them from a distance, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. For people who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a country of their own. And if they had been thinking of that country from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return. But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.
Queens » Characteristics of » Sheba, queen of
The queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, something greater than Solomon is here.
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Rebekah » Characteristics of » Brought trouble into the home by teaching her son deception
Rebekah » Characteristics of » A woman of decision
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Hospitable
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Modest
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Industrious
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Beautiful
Religion » Characteristics of » False profession
They profess to know God, but they deny him by their deeds; they are detestable and disobedient, unfit for any good deed.
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"Not every one who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
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"Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?
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Little children, let us not love in word or tongue but in deed and in truth.
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And he said to them, "Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites; as it is written: 'This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.
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Religion » Characteristics of » Legalism
"I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city, educated under Gamaliel, strictly according to the law of our fathers, being zealous for God just as you all are today.
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Paul wanted this man to accompany him; and he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those places, for they all knew that his father was a Greek.
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And when they heard it, they glorified God. And they said to him, "You see, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews of those who have believed; they are all zealous for the law,
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But some of the Pharisees said, "Why are you doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath?"
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and I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers.
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But some believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees stood up, and said, "It is necessary to circumcise them, and to charge them to keep the Law of Moses."
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And the Pharisees said to him, "Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the Sabbath?"
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But the ruler of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, said to the people, "There are six days on which work ought to be done; come on those days and be healed, and not on the Sabbath day."
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So the Jews said to the man who was cured, "It is the Sabbath; it is not lawful for you to carry your bed."
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For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but it is not according to knowledge.
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Religion » Characteristics of » Ceremonialism
But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how is it that you turn back again to the weak and worthless elemental things? Do you desire to be enslaved all over again?
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When they come from the marketplace, they do not eat unless they wash themselves. And there are many other traditions which they observe, the washing of cups and pitchers and copper vessels.)
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Now therefore why do you test God by putting upon the neck of the disciples a yoke which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear?
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It was for freedom that Christ has set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.
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If with Christ you died to the elementary principles of the world, why, as if you still belonged to it, do you submit to regulations such as,
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since they relate only to food and drink and various washings regulations for the flesh imposed until the time of reformation.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Sinful
For you have spent enough time in the past doing what the Gentiles like to do, living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and lawless idolatry.
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in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience.
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and especially those who indulge the flesh in its corrupt desire and despise authority. Bold and willful, they are not afraid to revile the glorious ones,
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For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, live as enemies of the cross of Christ.
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First of all you must understand this, that scoffers will come in the last days, with scoffing, following their own lusts
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they said to you, "In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly lusts."
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Walk » Characteristics of » Walking in truth
I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we have been commanded by the Father.
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For I greatly rejoiced when some of the brethren arrived and testified to the truth of your life, and how you are walking in truth.
Walk » Characteristics of » Caution
Be careful, then, how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise,
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Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so live in him,
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Walk » Characteristics of » New life
We were buried therefore with him through baptism into death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.
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There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Faith
for we walk by faith, not by sight.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Spirituality
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Consistency
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called,
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Walk » Characteristics of » Love
and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Christlikeness
he who says he abides in him ought to walk as he walked.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Illumination
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
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The wicked » Characteristics of
unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, haters of good,
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wild waves of the sea, casting up their own shame like foam; wandering stars, for whom the blackest darkness has been reserved forever.
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Wickedness » Characteristics of
unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, haters of good,
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wild waves of the sea, casting up their own shame like foam; wandering stars, for whom the blackest darkness has been reserved forever.
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Women » Characteristics of » Subjection of
But I want you to understand that Christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ.
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the women should keep silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be submissive, as even the law says.
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Wives, be subject to your husbands, as to the Lord.
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You wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without a word by the behavior of their wives,
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For in this way in former times the holy women also, who hoped in God, used to adorn themselves, and were submissive to their own husbands;
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Let a woman learn in silence with all submissiveness.
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Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » A murderess
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Met a terrible death
Women » Characteristics of » Rights of
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Idolatrous Women
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Incited her husband to evil
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Revengeful
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Vain
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Patriotism
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Self-denial and heroism
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Beauty
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Tact
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Courage
Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Divine
He who does not love me does not keep my words; and the word which you hear is not mine but the Father's who sent me.
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If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching which accords with godliness,
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Words of judgment
He who rejects me and does not receive my words has a judge; the word that I have spoken will condemn him on the last day.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Imperishable
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Incomparable
The officers answered, "No man ever spoke like this man!"
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Life-giving
Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Spiritual
It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit, and they are life.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Gracious
And all spoke well of him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth; and they said, "Is not this Joseph's son?"
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Mighty
And they were astonished at his teaching, for his word was with authority.
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