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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Self-supporting
Have I and Barnabas alone not the right to forbear working?
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Inspiring influence
And he went away to Tarsus, to hunt up Saul: and having found him, led him to Antioch. And it happened unto them, a whole year indeed they assembled in the church, and taught a great multitude: and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Trustworthy
And they determined that each one of them should send to the ministry to the brethren dwelling in Judea, as each one of the disciples was prosperous; and this they did, sending to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Sympathy
And Joseph called Barnabas by the apostles, which is interpreted, Son of consolation, a Levite, a Cyprian by race, a farm belonging to him, having sold it, he brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Broadmindedness
And arriving in Jerusalem, he was endeavoring to join himself to the disciples: and all were afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. But Barnabas taking him, led him to the apostles, and related to them how he saw the Lord on the way, and that He spoke to him, and how he preached boldly in Damascus in the name of Jesus.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » spirit filled
because he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and faith. And a great multitude was added to the Lord.
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Fine personal appearance (?)
and they were calling Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, since he was the leader of the speech.
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Gift of exhortation
Who, coming, and seeing the grace of God, rejoiced, and continued to exhort all, with purpose of heart to abide with the Lord:
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Adapted to missionary work
And they ministering to the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, Now separate unto me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.
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Christ » Dying with surrendered life » Characteristics of
knowing this, that our old man is crucified along with him, in order that the body of sin may be destroyed, that we may no longer serve sin;
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I am crucified along with Christ; and I live no longer, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
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If along with Christ you are dead from the elements of the world, why are you dogmatized as living in the world,
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As has been written, that We are killed all day for thy sake; we are counted as sheep of the slaughter.
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For we while living are always being delivered up to death for the sake of Jesus, in order that the life of Jesus may be made manifest in our mortal flesh.
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It is a faithful saying: For if we die along with him, we will also live with him:
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 12 a warfare
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, into which you have been called, and witnessed a beautiful testimony before many witnesses.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 9 a service
that they do good, be rich in good works, be cheerful givers, ready communicators;
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 11 a walk
Therefore as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk about in him,
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 5 a character building
Then every one who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 4 a radiant life
Let your light so shine before the people, in order that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in the heavens.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 8 an education
Then Jesus said to the Jews, who believed on Him, If you may abide in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall 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 Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and unto the day of the age.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 13 a race
Therefore let us indeed, having around us so great a cloud of witnesses, having laid aside every weight, and the sin that doth so easily beset us, run with patience the race which is set before us,
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 10 a sacrifice
I exhort you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, your reasonable service:
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 6 a fellowship
And they said to one another, Did not our heart bum within us, while He was talking to us on the way, as He was expounding the Scriptures to us?
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 14 a victory
because everything which has been born of God conquers the world: and this is the victory which has conquered the world, our faith.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 15 an assurance of immortality
But this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou didst send.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 7 a sonship
But so many as received Him, to them gave He the right to become the children of God, to those believing on His name:
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 1 a new birth
Jesus responded, Truly, truly, I say unto thee, Unless any one may be born of water and Spirit, he is not able to enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Watch, stand in the faith, be men, be strong.
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Finally, be filled up with dynamite in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
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Therefore, my child, be thou filled up with dynamite in the grace which is in Christ Jesus,
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
No one operating as a soldier is entangled with the affairs of life; in order that he may please his commander.
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But remember the former days, in which, you being illuminated by the Spirit, endured a great fight of afflictions;
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And the dragon was enraged at the woman, and went away to make war with the remnant of her seed, who keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty to God unto the pulling down of strongholds;
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
This charge I commit unto you, O child Timothy, according to the prophecies that went before on you, that you may war a beautiful warfare in the same;
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » A fight of faith
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, into which you have been called, and witnessed a beautiful testimony before many witnesses.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Invisible foes
because there is not to us fighting against blood and flesh, but against the governments, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the heavenlies.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » An inward battle
but I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
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Cornelius » Characteristics of » Obedience
And when the angel speaking to him went away, calling two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of those who waited on him continually; and having related all things to them, he sent them away to Joppa.
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Spiritual work
And on the following day they came into Caesarea; and Cornelius was expecting them, having called together his own relatives and near friends.
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Spiritual receptivity
Then I immediately sent for thee; and thou hast done well being present. Now therefore we are all present before God, to hear all things which have been commanded thee of the Lord.
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Cornelius » Characteristics of » Benevolence, prayerfulness
devout, and fearing God with all his house, and doing many alms to the people, and praying to God always;
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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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Likewise let the deacons be grave, not double tongued, not given to much wine, not fond of filthy lucre; having the testimony of faith in a pure conscience. And let them also first be proven; then let them minister the office of deacon, being irreproachable. read more.
Likewise let their wives be grave, not tattlers, modest, faithful in all things. Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses beautifully. For those having ministered the office of a deacon beautifully procure to themselves beautiful progress, and much boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Likewise let their wives be grave, not tattlers, modest, faithful in all things. Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses beautifully. For those having ministered the office of a deacon beautifully procure to themselves beautiful progress, and much boldness in the faith which 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 shall proceed no further: for their insanity will be manifest to all, as theirs also was.
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Fools » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
But God said to him, Thou fool, this night they are demanding thy soul from thee; and to whom shall those things which thou hast prepared, belong?
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Therefore see how you walk about circumspectly, not as unwise, but wise;
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And the Lord said to him, Now you Pharisees purify the outside of the cup and the plate, but the interior is full of extortion and wickedness. Ye fools, did not the One having made the outside also make the inside?
Saying that they were wise, they became fools,
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Fools » Characteristics of » Self-confidence
Fools » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
And every one hearing these words of mine, and doing them not, shall be likened unto 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 concerning things to come.
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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 after they became silent, James responded, saying, Men, brethren, hear me.
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James » Characteristics of » Possibly was won by the appearance of the lord after his resurrection
Then he was seen by James; then by all the apostles.
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James » Characteristics of » After the resurrection joined the disciples
They were all persevering of one accord in prayer along with the women, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, and His brothers.
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James » Characteristics of » Also author of the epistle of james (?)
James, the servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are in the Dispersion, greeting.
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James » Characteristics of » Slow to accept Christ
For His brothers were not believing on 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 unto the understanding of the righteous, to prepare a people made ready for the Lord.
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for this is he, concerning whom it has been written, Behold, I send my messenger before my face, who will prepare thy way before thee.
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And thou, little child, shall be called a prophet of the Highest; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways,
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Honoured by Christ
Truly I say unto you, Among those having been born of women there has not risen a greater than John the Baptist: nevertheless the least in the kingdom of the heavens is greater than he.
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And the messengers of John having gone away, He began to speak to the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? a reed shaken by the wind? But what went you out into the wilderness to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold those who are in gaudy apparel and luxury, are in royal palaces. But what went you out to see? a prophet? Yea, and I say unto you even more than a prophet. read more.
This is he concerning whom it has been written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who will prepare thy way before thee.
This is he concerning whom it has been written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who will prepare thy way before thee.
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Courage
For John said to him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.
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And seeing many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said unto them; O generations of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Humility
And he proclaimed, saying, I indeed baptized you with water; but One cometh after me more powerful than I; the latchet of His sandals I am not worthy, having stooped down, to loose,
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This is the testimony of John when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem, that they might ask him, Who art thou? and he confessed and denied not, and confessed that, I am not the Christ. They asked him, What then? Art thou Elijah? And he says, I am not. Art thou that prophet? read more.
And he responded, No. Then they said to him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to those having sent us. What do you say concerning yourself? I am the voice of one roaring in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord as Isaiah the prophet said.
And he responded, No. Then they said to him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to those having sent us. What do you say concerning yourself? I am the voice of one roaring in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord as Isaiah the prophet said.
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Suffered martyrdom
And sending, he beheaded John in prison;
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Obedience
And Jesus responding said to him; Suffer it now; for thus it is becoming us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffers Him.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Self-denial
And the same John had his raiment from camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his food was locusts and wild honey.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Did no miracle
and many came to Hint, and said, that John indeed did no miracle; but all things so many as John spoke concerning this One are true.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Burning zeal
He was a bright and shining light: and you were willing to rejoice for an hour in that light.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Holiness
for Herod was afraid of John, knowing him to be a just and holy man, and he continued to hold him in prison: and hearing him, he continued to do many things, and he was hearing him gladly.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Powerful preacher
And all the Judean country and the Jerusalemites were going out unto him, and were being baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Of arimathea
And it being evening, a rich man came from Arimathea, whose name was Joseph, who himself also was a disciple to Jesus.
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And behold, there was a man by name Joseph, being a councilor, a good and righteous man,
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Charitableness
And Joseph her husband, being righteous and not wishing to expose her publicly, determined to send her away secretly.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Obedience
And having arisen, he took with him the young child and His mother by night and departed into Egypt;
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Faith
And Joseph rising from sleep did as the angel of the Lord commanded him;
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Faithfulness to religious duty
And His parents were going, according to custom, into Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Or barsabas
And they nominated two, Joseph, called Barsabas who was 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 publican; James the son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus called Thaddeus;
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and Andrew and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot,
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And when they came in, they went up into the upper room, where Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James, were abiding.
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and Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who also became His betrayer.
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Judas. (not Iscariot), says to Him, Lord, and how is it that you are about to manifest yourself to us, and not to the world?
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Judas » Characteristics of » Treachery
And He still speaking, behold, a multitude and the one called Judas, one of the twelve, was coming before them; and he drew near to Jesus to kiss Him. And Jesus said to him, Judas, do you betray the Son of man with a kiss?
And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went away to the chief priests, that he might betray Him to them.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Remorse
Then indeed he purchased a field by the reward of iniquity, and falling headlong, burst asunder in the middle, and all his bowels burst out;
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Then Judas, the one having betrayed Him, seeing that He was condemned, being seized with remorse, returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, saying, I sinned betraying the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? See thou to it.
Judas » Characteristics of » One of the brethren of Christ (?)
Is not He the son of the carpenter? is not His mother called Mary? are not His brothers, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
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Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary? the brother of James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? Are not His sisters here with us? And they were offended in Him.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Avariciousness
Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, going to the chief priests, said, What do you wish to give me, and I will deliver Him to you? And they offered him thirty pieces of silver.
Judas » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
Why was not this myrrh sold for three hundred denaria, and given to the poor? And He spoke this, not because there was a care to him for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the purse, and was carrying those things cast in.
Judas » Characteristics of » Barsabas
Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, along with the whole church, to send men chosen from them into Antioch along with Paul and Barnabas; Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leaders among the brethren:
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Judas » Characteristics of » Of galilee
After him Judas the Galilean arose, in the days of the enrollment, and led the people after him; he also perished, and all, so many as confided in him, were scattered abroad.
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Judas » Characteristics of » A disciple
And the Lord said to him, Arising, go to the street which is called Straight, and seek a Tarsean, by name Saul, in the house of Judas; for, behold, he is praying,
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Judas » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
And He spoke this, not because there was a care to him for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the purse, and was carrying those things cast in.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Magdalene
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And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses were looking where He is placed.
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And late on the Sabbath-day, on the dawn toward the first of the Sabbaths, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the sepulcher.
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And certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
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among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary, the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.
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Mary Magdalene comes proclaiming to the disciples, I have seen the Lord; and He spoke these things to her.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Faith and piety
And Mary said; My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, because He looked upon the low state of his handmaiden. read more.
For behold from now all generations call me blessed; because the Mighty One did great things unto me, and His name is holy; and His mercy unto generation of generations to them that fear Him. He wrought power by his own arm; he dispersed the proud in the thought of their heart. He cast down the mighty from thrones and exalted the humble. He filled the poor with good things, and sent away the rich empty. He delivered his son Israel, to remember mercy, as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and his seed forever.
For behold from now all generations call me blessed; because the Mighty One did great things unto me, and His name is holy; and His mercy unto generation of generations to them that fear Him. He wrought power by his own arm; he dispersed the proud in the thought of their heart. He cast down the mighty from thrones and exalted the humble. He filled the poor with good things, and sent away the rich empty. He delivered his son Israel, to remember mercy, as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and his seed forever.
Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal confidence
And they had no wine, because the wine of the marriage was exhausted. Then the mother of Jesus says to Him, There is no wine. And Jesus says to her, What is that to me and to thee? O woman, my hour is not yet come. His mother says to the servants, Do whatsoever He may say to you.
Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal love
And by the cross of Jesus stood His mother, and the sister of His mother, Mary the mother of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Spiritual mindedness
And He went down with them and came to Nazareth; and was subject unto them. And His mother continued to keep all these words in her heart.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Submission
And Mary said; Behold the handmaiden of the Lord; may it be done unto me according to thy word. And the angel went away 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 sorrowing, and always rejoicing; as poor, and making many rich; as having nothing, and possessing all things.
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But at midnight Paul and Silas, praying, continued to sing praises to God: and the prisoners heard them.
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My boldness to you is great, my rejoicing over you is much: I have been filled with consolation, I superabound with joy in all our tribulation.
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Rejoice in the Lord always: I say to you again, Rejoice.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Earnestness
For I would pray, that I myself might be an offering from Christ; in behalf of my brethren, my kindred according to the flesh:
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Watch therefore, remembering, that three years night and day I ceased not admonishing you with tears.
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For many walk about, of whom I frequently spoke to you, and now I speak even weeping, the enemies of the cross of Christ:
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Paul » Characteristics of » Love
My love with you all in Christ Jesus.
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For out of much tribulation and anguish of heart, I wrote to you through many tears; not in order that you may be grieved, but that you may know the divine love which I have unto you exceedingly.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Courage
And he reasoning concerning righteousness and temperance and the coming judgment, Felix, being alarmed, responded, Go thy way for this time; and having received an opportunity, I will call for thee:
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And when they were extending him to the scourges, Paul said to the centurion standing by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman, and uncondemned?
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And the jailer proclaimed these words to Paul, The magistrates have sent word that you may be released: now therefore having gone out, depart in peace. But Paul said to them, Having beaten us publicly uncondemned, being Roman men, they cast us into prison, and now do they cast us out privately? for no; but having come themselves let them lead us out.
Paul » Characteristics of » Industry
For you remember, brethren, our labor and toil: night and day working, that we should burden no one of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.
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you yourselves know, that these hands did minister to my necessities, and those along with me.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Those things which were gained to me, these I counted loss for the sake of Christ. Yes truly, I even counted all things loss on account of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for the sake of whom I suffer the loss of all things, and I consider them but excrements, that I may gain Christ, and may be found in him, not having my own righteousness, which is of law, but that which is through faith of Christ, the righteousness of God through faith: read more.
to know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; if perchance I may attain unto the resurrection which is out from the dead. Not that I already received it, or have already been made perfect: but I persevere, if I may receive that for which I have indeed been received by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not consider that I have yet received it; but there is one thing, indeed forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forward to those which are before, I press toward the goal unto the mark of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
to know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; if perchance I may attain unto the resurrection which is out from the dead. Not that I already received it, or have already been made perfect: but I persevere, if I may receive that for which I have indeed been received by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not consider that I have yet received it; but there is one thing, indeed forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forward to those which are before, I press toward the goal unto the mark of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Paul » Characteristics of » Self-sacrifice
from the Jews five times I received forty stripes save one, thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice was I shipwrecked, a day and a night I spent in the deep. Often in journeys, in perils of rivers, in perils of robbers, in perils from my own race, in perils from the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; read more.
in labor and in toil, in vigils often, in hunger and in thirst, in fastings often, in cold and in nakedness. Besides all these, that which comes upon me daily, the care of all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I do not burn? But if it behooves me to glory, I will glory in those things appertaining to my infirmities. The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the one being blessed forever, knows that I lie not. In Damascus Areta the governor of the king, guarded the city of the Damascenes, to arrest me: and through a window was I let down in a basket by the wall, and escaped his hands.
in labor and in toil, in vigils often, in hunger and in thirst, in fastings often, in cold and in nakedness. Besides all these, that which comes upon me daily, the care of all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I do not burn? But if it behooves me to glory, I will glory in those things appertaining to my infirmities. The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the one being blessed forever, knows that I lie not. In Damascus Areta the governor of the king, guarded the city of the Damascenes, to arrest me: and through a window was I let down in a basket by the wall, and escaped his hands.
Paul » Characteristics of » Tact
For being free from all, I rendered myself servant to all, that I may gain the more. And to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I may gain the Jews; to those under the law, as under the law, not myself being under law, that I may gain those under the law; to those without law, I became as without law, not being without the law of God, but under the law of Christ, that I may gain those without law. read more.
To the weak I became as weak, that I may gain the weak. I became all things to all men, that I may indeed save some.
To the weak I became as weak, that I may gain the weak. I became all things to all men, that I may indeed save some.
Paul » Characteristics of » Patience
For indeed the signs of the apostleship are wrought in me in all patience, in miracles and in wonders and in dynamites.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Faithfulness
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: finally there is a crown of righteousness laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me in that day: not only to me, but to all those who with divine love, do love his appearing.
Paul » Characteristics of » Endurance
On account of this I endure all things for the sake of the elect, in order that they may also have the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Steadfastness
But I consider my life worthy of no consideration to myself, so as to finish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to bear testimony to the gospel of the grace of God.
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characteristics of Pilgrims » Characteristics of
By faith Abraham, being called to go out into a place which he was about to receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and went out, not knowing whither he goes. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as a strange country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, fellow-heirs of the same promise: for he anticipated a city having foundations, whose builder and maker is God. read more.
And by faith Sarah herself received power unto the conception of seed, even past the time of age, since she considered him faithful who had promised. Therefore indeed they were born of one, and those things of one having died, as the stars of heaven for multitude, and as the sands which are by the sea, which are innumerable. These all died in the faith, not having received the promises, but seeing them afar off, and embracing them, and confessing that they are strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For those speaking such things declare that they are seeking after a country of their own. If indeed they remember that country from which they came out, they would have had an opportunity to return; but now they seek a better country, that is, a heavenly. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he has prepared for them a city.
And by faith Sarah herself received power unto the conception of seed, even past the time of age, since she considered him faithful who had promised. Therefore indeed they were born of one, and those things of one having died, as the stars of heaven for multitude, and as the sands which are by the sea, which are innumerable. These all died in the faith, not having received the promises, but seeing them afar off, and embracing them, and confessing that they are strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For those speaking such things declare that they are seeking after a country of their own. If indeed they remember that country from which they came out, they would have had an opportunity to return; but now they seek a better country, that is, a heavenly. 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 in judgment with this generation, and condemn it: because she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold a 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 deny him by their works, being abominable, and unbelieving, and reprobate unto every good work.
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Not every one saying to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in the heavens.
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But why do you call me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
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Little children, let us love with divine love not in word, nor in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
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And responding He said to them, Beautifully did Isaiah prophesy concerning you hypocrites, as has been written, This people honor me with lips, but their heart is far from me.
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Religion » Characteristics of » Legalism
And he says, I am Jewish man, having been born in Tarsus of Cilicia, having been brought up in this city, educated at the feet of Gamaliel according to the accuracy of patristic law, being a zealot of God, as you all are this day;
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Paul wished him to go out with him; and having taken him circumcised him on account of the Jews who were in those places: for they all knew his father that he was a Greek.
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And certain ones of the Pharisees said to them, Why are you doing that which is not lawful to do on the Sabbath?
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and I was prominent in Judaism above many comrades in my race, being exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.
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And certain one of those from the sect of the Pharisees having believed arose up, saying that, It is necessary to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.
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And the Pharisees continued to say to Him, Behold what they are doing on the Sabbath, which is not lawful.
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And the chief ruler of the synagogue, responding, being grieved because Jesus healed on the Sabbath, said to the multitude, There are six days in which it behooveth us to work: therefore during these, coming, be healed, and not on the Sabbath-day.
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Then the Jews were saying to the healed man, It is the Sabbath, and it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed.
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For I testify to them, that they have a zeal of God, but not according to perfect knowledge;
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Religion » Characteristics of » Ceremonialism
And from the forum, unless they may baptize themselves, they do not eat: and many other things which they have received to hold, the baptism of cups, and pots, and brazen vessels, and couches.
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Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke on the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
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Christ has set you free with freedom, Therefore stand, and be not again entangled with the yoke of bondage.
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If along with Christ you are dead from the elements of the world, why are you dogmatized as living in the world,
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consisting only in meats and drinks, and divers baptisms, ordinances of the flesh, abiding until the time of restitution.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Sinful
For the past time is sufficient to have wrought the will of the heathens, walking in impurities, in lusts, in wine-drinkings, in revelries, in intemperance, and in unlawful idolatries:
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in which at one time you walked about according to the age of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit which is now working in the sons of disobedience;
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and especially those going after the flesh in the lust of pollution, and despising lordship. Audacious darers, blaspheming, they do not tremble at glories;
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For many walk about, of whom I frequently spoke to you, and now I speak even weeping, the enemies of the cross of Christ:
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knowing this first, that at the last days mockers will come forth in scoffing, walking according to their own lusts,
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that they said to you, At the last time there will be mockers, walking according to their own lusts after ungodly things.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Walking in truth
I rejoice exceedingly because I have found some of thy children walking about in truth, as we received commandment from the Father.
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I rejoice exceedingly, the brethren coming and witnessing to thy truth, as thou art walking about in truth.
Walk » Characteristics of » Caution
Therefore see how you walk about circumspectly, not as unwise, but wise;
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Therefore as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk about in him,
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Walk » Characteristics of » New life
Therefore we were buried with him by baptism into death: in order that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so must we also walk in newness of life.
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There is therefore now no condemnation to 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
And I say, Walk about in the Spirit, and do not perfect the lust of carnality.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Consistency
Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, exhort you to walk worthily of the calling with which you are called,
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Walk » Characteristics of » Love
and walk about in divine love, as Christ also loved you, and gave himself for you, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of sweet savor.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Christlikeness
The one saying that he abides in him ought himself so to walk about, as he also did walk about.
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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
without natural affections, covenant breakers, devilish, intemperate, furious, opposed to good,
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wild waves of the sea, foaming out their own disgraces; wandering stars, for which the blackness of darkness has been reserved forever.
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Wickedness » Characteristics of
without natural affections, covenant breakers, devilish, intemperate, furious, opposed to good,
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wild waves of the sea, foaming out their own disgraces; wandering stars, for which the blackness of darkness has been reserved forever.
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Women » Characteristics of » Subjection of
But I wish you to know, that Christ is the head of every man; and the man is the head of the woman, and God is the head of Christ.
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let the women be silent in the churches: for it is not permitted to them to talk; but let them be subordinate, as the law also says.
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Wives, be submissive to your own husbands, as to the Lord,
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Likewise, ye wives, be submissive to your own husbands; in order that, if any do not believe the word, they shall be gained through the deportment of their wives, without the word;
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For in this way in olden times the holy wives, the ones having hope toward God, were indeed accustomed to beautify themselves, submissive to their own husbands:
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Let a woman learn in silence in all submission;
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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
The one not loving me with divine love does not keep my words: and the word which you hear is not mine, but that of the Father who sent me.
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If any one teaches another doctrine, and does not give heed to the sound words which belonged to our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Words of judgment
He that rejects me, and receiving not my words, has one judging him: the word which I have spoken, it will judge him in the last day.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Imperishable
Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Incomparable
The officers responded, Never did a man so speak, as this man speaks.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Life-giving
Simon Peter responded to Him, Lord, to whom shall we go away? thou hast the words of eternal life;
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Spiritual
The Spirit is the One who creates life; the flesh profits nothing; the words which I have spoken unto you are spirit and life.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Gracious
And they all continued to witness to Him, and wonder at the words of grace proceeding out from His mouth: and say, Is not this the son of Joseph?
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Mighty
And they were astonished at His teaching; because His word was with authority.
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