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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Self-supporting
Are we the only ones, Barnabas and I, who have no right to give up manual labor?
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Inspiring influence
Then Barnabas visited Tarsus, to try to find Saul, and when he had found him he brought him to Antioch, where for a whole year they were guests of the church, and taught many people. And it was in Antioch that the disciples first received the name of "Christians."
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Trustworthy
So the disciples decided to send relief, every man according to his means, to the brothers in Judea. This they did, forwarding their contributions to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Sympathy
In this way Joseph, whom the apostles called Barnabas ("Son of Encouragement" is what it means), who was a native Cyprus, sold a farm which he had, and brought the price, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Broadmindedness
So he came to Jerusalem, and attempted to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, because they did not believe that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles, and told them how Saul had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him; and also how he had preached the Name of the Lord Jesus boldly at Damascus.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » spirit filled
for he was a good man, and full of faith and the Holy Spirit. And a great multitude was added to the Lord.
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Fine personal appearance (?)
And they began to call Barnabas "Zeus," and Paul, since he was the principal speaker, "Hermes";
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Gift of exhortation
When he arrived, and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord, with full purpose of heart;
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Adapted to missionary work
And as they were worshiping the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said to them, "Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
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Christ » Dying with surrendered life » Characteristics of
For this we know, that our old self was crucified with Christ, in order that the slave of sin might be destroyed; so that we should no longer be in slavery to sin??7 for he who is dead is set free from sin.
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I have been crucified with Christ, so it is no longer I who am living, but it is Christ who is living in me; and the life I am now living in the flesh, I am living in faith of the Son of God who loved me and gave himself up for me.
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If you died with Christ to the world's rudimentary notions, why, as if you still lived in the world, do you submit yourselves to dogmatisms found on teachings and doctrines of men??21 such as "Do not handle this," "You must not taste that," "Do not touch this"??22 all things which are intended to perish in the using?
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Even as it is written. For thy sake we are killed all the day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
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For, alive though I am, I am always given over to death for the sake of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus may shine forth in my dying flesh.
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Faithful is the saying. "If we have died with him, we shall also live with him.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 12 a warfare
Keep contending in the noble contest of the faith; seize hold on eternal life, to which you were called when you confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 9 a service
Charge them to practise benevolence, to be rich in good works, to be open-handed and generous,
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 11 a walk
As then you have received Jesus Christ, your Lord, in him live your lives;
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 5 a character building
"Every one who hears my words and does them I will liken to a wise man who built his house upon the rock.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 4 a radiant life
"So let your light shine before men that they may see good you do, and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 8 an education
So Jesus spoke to the Jews that believed him, saying. "If you abide in my teaching, you are my true disciples; "and you shall 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 continually in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and unto the Day of Eternity, Amen.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 13 a race
Seeing then that we are encircled with this great cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and the sin that clings about us. Let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 10 a sacrifice
I entreat you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies to Him as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God. This is your reasonable service of worship.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 6 a fellowship
"Were not our hearts burning within us," they said to each other, "while we were talking with him on the way, and he was opening to us the scriptures?"
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 14 a victory
For whoever is a child of God is overcoming the world; and our faith is the victory that has overcome the world.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 15 an assurance of immortality
And this is eternal life, to know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 7 a sonship
But to all who receive him, to them he has given the right to become children of God, even to those who trust in his name;
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 1 a new birth
"I tell you solemnly," Jesus answered, "that unless a man 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 watchful, stand firm in the faith, be manly, be strong.
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Finally, my brothers, let your hearts be strengthened in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
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Do you then, my son, strengthen you heart in the grace which is in Christ Jesus.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
A soldier in active service avoids entangling himself in the every-day affairs of life, so that he may please his commander.
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But ever call to mind the former days, in which, after having been enlightened, you endured a great conflict of sufferings;
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And the dragon was enraged at the woman, and went away to make war upon the rest of her children who keep the commandments of God, and hold fast the testimony of Jesus. And he stood upon the sand of the sea.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
for the weapons of my warfare are not weapons of the flesh, but mighty for God, in pulling down all fortresses.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
This charge then, I am laying upon you, Timothy, my son, according to the predictions formerly made concerning you. Fight the good fight in the spirit of these predictions,
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » A fight of faith
Keep contending in the noble contest of the faith; seize hold on eternal life, to which you were called when you confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Invisible foes
For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the despotisms, the empires, the rulers of this present darkness, the spirit-hosts of evil in the heavenly realm.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » An inward battle
but I find a different law in my bodily faculties, waging war with the law of my will, and taking me prisoner to that law of sin which is in my bodily faculties.
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Cornelius » Characteristics of » Obedience
And after the angel who was speaking to him was gone, he called two of his household servants and a devout soldier who was in constant attendance upon him, and after telling them everything, he sent them to Joppa.
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Spiritual work
and the day after that they reached Caesarea. There Cornelius was waiting for them, and had brought together all his relatives and intimate friends.
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Spiritual receptivity
"So I sent for you without delay, and you have been kind enough to come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God, to listen to what the Lord has commanded you to speak."
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Cornelius » Characteristics of » Benevolence, prayerfulness
He was a devout man and God-fearing, and so were all his household. He gave many alms to the people, and constantly prayed to God.
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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 serious, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of gain, holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. They should first be tested, and after that, if they are found irreproachable, let them serve as deacons. read more.
Deaconesses likewise must be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. Let deacons be the husband of but one wife, men who rule their children and their household properly. For those who have well discharged the duties of a deacon are gaining an honorable position for themselves, as well as much fearless confidence in the faith of Christ Jesus.
Deaconesses likewise must be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. Let deacons be the husband of but one wife, men who rule their children and their household properly. For those who have well discharged the duties of a deacon are gaining an honorable position for themselves, as well as much fearless confidence in the faith of 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 on; for their folly will be made as openly manifest to all as was that of Jannes and Jambres.
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Fools » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
"But God said to him. 'Foolish man! This very night your soul is wanted! And these things you have prepared, whose shall they be?
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See to it, then, that you carry on your life carefully; not as foolish, but as wise men.
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but the Lord said to him. "You Pharisee do cleanse the outside of your cup or plate, but your secret heart is full of extortion and wickedness. "Foolish men! Did not He who made the outside make the inside also?
While they professed 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 them not, I will liken to 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, even 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
On the following day we went with Paul to call on James, and all the elders were present.
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When they had finished speaking, James said:
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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
These all with one mind gave their constant attention to prayer, together with some women, and with Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
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James » Characteristics of » Also author of the epistle of james (?)
James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, sends greeting to the twelve tribes that are scattered abroad.
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James » Characteristics of » Slow to accept Christ
For even his own brothers did not believe in him.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Called the "forerunner" of Christ
"He shall go before Him in the wisdom and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, and so to make ready for the Lord a people prepared for him."
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"for this is he of whom it is written. "Behold, I send my messenger before my face, And he will prepare thy road for thee.
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"And thou, child, shalt be called the Prophet of the Most High, For thou shalt go before the Lord to prepare the way
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Honoured by Christ
"In solemn truth I tell you that there has not arisen among those born of women a greater than John the Baptist; yet one of the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
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When John's messengers were gone he began to speak to the crowds about John, saying, "What went out you out to the desert to behold? A reed shaken by the wind? "But what you went out to behold? A man clothed in soft robes? Behold, men who are gorgeously dressed and live in luxury are in kings' palaces. "But what went you to see? A prophet? read more.
"Yes, I tell you and more than a prophet. This is he who it is written. "Behold I send a messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee.
"Yes, I tell you and more than a prophet. This is he who it is written. "Behold I send a messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee.
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Courage
because John kept telling him, "It is not right for you to have her."
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But when John saw that many of the Pharisees and Sadducees were coming for baptism, he said: "O brood of vipers! Who has warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Humility
He made proclamation. "There is One mightier than I coming after me, and I am not worthy to stoop down and unfasten his sandal strap;
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Now this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent some priests and Levites to him from Jerusalem to ask him, "Who are you?" He acknowledged??e did not deny it??ut acknowledged, "I am not the Christ." "What then?" they questioned; "Are you Elijah?" He said, "I am not." "Are you the Prophet?" "No," he replied. read more.
Then said they to him. "Who are you? That we may give some answer to those who sent us. What account do you give of yourself?" He said, "I am a voice of one who cries aloud in the desert, 'Make straight the way of the Lord,' as said the prophet Isaiah."
Then said they to him. "Who are you? That we may give some answer to those who sent us. What account do you give of yourself?" He said, "I am a voice of one who cries aloud in the desert, 'Make straight the way of the Lord,' as said the prophet Isaiah."
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Suffered martyrdom
He sent and beheaded John in prison;
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Obedience
But Jesus answered, "Permit it now, for so it is fitting for us to fulfill every religious duty."
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Self-denial
This 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
Many who came to him said, "John did not perform any signs, but everything he said about this man was true."
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Burning zeal
"That man was the Lamp-burning and shining??nd you were willing for a time rejoice in his light.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Holiness
but she could not, for Herod was afraid of John because he knew that he was a just and holy man. So he kept him safe. When he listened to John he was much exercised, yet he found pleasure in listening to him.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Powerful preacher
and all the land of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem, kept going out to him, and were baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Of arimathea
When it was eventide, there came a rich man of Arimathea, named Josephus, who was himself a disciple of Jesus.
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Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good man and a righteous,
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Charitableness
But Joseph her husband, because he was just a man and unwilling to disgrace her, was minded to put her away secretly.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Obedience
So Joseph arose, took the child and his mother, by night, and departed to Egypt.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Faith
Now when Joseph awoke from his sleep he did as the angel of the Lord had directed him, and took his wife home,
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Faithfulness to religious duty
Now his parents were accustomed to go up to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Or barsabas
So they placed two in nomination, Joseph called Bar-Sabbas (surnamed Justas) 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-gatherer; James, the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname is Thaddeus;
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and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Zealot,
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On entering the city they went to the upper room where they were accustomed to meet. They were Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James, son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James.
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Jude the son of James, and Judas Iscariot who was the traitor.
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"How is it, Lord," said Judas (not Iscariot) "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 there came a crowd, and he who was called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He came near to Jesus in order to kiss him, but Jesus said to him, "Judas, you are betraying the Son of man with a kiss?"
Now Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went away to the high priests to betray Jesus to them;
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Judas » Characteristics of » Remorse
"Now this man bought a plot of ground with the price of his treachery, and falling there headlong he burst asunder and all his bowels gushed out.
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Then when Judas, his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. "I have sinned," he said, "in betraying innocent blood!" "What is that to us?" they answered; "you must see to that."
Judas » Characteristics of » One of the brethren of Christ (?)
"Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary? and his brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas?
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Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?"
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Judas » Characteristics of » Avariciousness
It was then that one of the Twelve, he who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, "What are you ready to give me for betraying him to you?" So they weighed him thirty pieces of silver;
Judas » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
"Why was not this perfume sold for fifty dollars, and the proceeds given to the poor?" This he said not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and, carrying the purse,
Judas » Characteristics of » Barsabas
Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, together with the whole church, to select some of their number, and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. The men chosen were Judas called Bar-Sabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Of galilee
"After him Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the enrollment, and drew away some of the people after him. He also perished, and all his followers were scattered.
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Judas » Characteristics of » A disciple
And the Lord said to him. "Arise, go into the street named 'Straight,' and make inquiries in the house of Judas for a man of Tarsus, one Saul.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
This he said not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and, carrying the purse,
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Mary » Characteristics of » Magdalene
and Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses were watching to see where he was laid.
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At the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came down to see the sepulcher, when lo!
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The twelve were with him, and certain women whom he had delivered from evil spirits and various diseases. Mary of Magdala, out of whom seven demons have been driven,
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among them being Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's sons.
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Away went Mary Magdalene to the disciples with the tidings, "I have seen the Master!" and that he said these things to her.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Faith and piety
And Mary said: "My soul doth magnify the Lord, "My spirit exults in the God, who is my Saviour, "For he has regarded the humiliation of his slave, And from this hour all ages will count me blessed. read more.
"For he who is mighty has done great things for me; And holy is his name. "His mercy is unto generations and generations on those who reverence him. "He has showed strength with his arm. "He has scattered proud in the imagination of their hearts; "he has put down princes from their thrones, and has exalted those of low degree. "The hungry he has filled with good things, But the rich he has sent empty away. "He has helped Israel, his servant, that he might remember mercy, "As he spoke to our forefathers, to Abraham and his offspring forever."
"For he who is mighty has done great things for me; And holy is his name. "His mercy is unto generations and generations on those who reverence him. "He has showed strength with his arm. "He has scattered proud in the imagination of their hearts; "he has put down princes from their thrones, and has exalted those of low degree. "The hungry he has filled with good things, But the rich he has sent empty away. "He has helped Israel, his servant, that he might remember mercy, "As he spoke to our forefathers, to Abraham and his offspring forever."
Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal confidence
And when the wine ran short, Jesus' mother said to him, "They have no wine." "Woman," said Jesus, "what have you to do with me? My time is not yet come." His mother said to the attendants, "Whatever he may tell you to do, do it."
Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal love
Now there stood near the cross of Jesus, 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 he was always obedient to them. But his mother kept treasuring up all these incidents in her hearts.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Submission
Then Mary said: "Behold I am Lord's slave. Let it be to me as you have said." Then 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 grieved, but always glad; as poor, but making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.
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But at midnight, while Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
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Great is my faith in you; great is my cheerful assurance in you. I am filled with comfort; in spite of all my troubles, my heart is overflowing with joy.
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Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again will I say, rejoice!
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Paul » Characteristics of » Earnestness
For I was on the point of praying to be accursed from Christ on behalf of my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh.
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So be on guard; and remember that for three years I ceased not to admonish you all, night and day, even with tears.
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For there are many??s I used often to tell you, and am now telling you even with tears??ho live and walk as the enemies of the cross of Christ.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Love
My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.
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For I wrote to you out of much affliction and anguish of heart, through many tears; not to pain you, but to convince you of my love, my abundant love for you.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Courage
And as he reasoned about morality, self-control, and the future judgment, Felix was terrified, and said, "For the present go on your way, and when I find a convenient season, I will send for you."
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But when they had tied him up with the thongs, Paul said to the centurion who was standing near, "If a man is a Roman citizen, and uncondemned, is it lawful for you to scourge him?"
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The jailer reported the words to Paul, saying. "The praetors have sent to release you; so come out, and go in peace." But Paul said: "They have flogged us publicly, uncondemned, men that are Roman citizens; and have thrown us into prison. Are they now going to get rid of us secretly? No, indeed! Let them come here, themselves and take us out."
Paul » Characteristics of » Industry
You recall, brothers, my labor and toil; how, while working at my trade day and night, so as not to become a burden to any of you, I proclaimed to you the gospel of God.
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"You yourselves know how these hands of mine provided for my needs, and those of my companions.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
"What do you mean by thus breaking my heart with your grief?" answered Paul. "For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus."
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But what was once gain to me, that I have counted loss for Christ. In very truth I count all things but loss compared to the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and esteem them but refuse that I may gain Christ, and be found in him; not having my own righteousness of the Law, but that alone which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which comes from God, founded upon faith. read more.
I long to know him in the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, by sharing the likeness of his death; if by any means I might attain to the resurrection from the dead! I do not say that I have already won, or am already perfect, but I am passing on to lay hold on the prize for which also Christ has laid hold of me. Brothers, I do not regard myself to have yet laid hold of it; but this one thing I do, forgetting what is behind me, but straining every nerve toward that which lies ahead, I am ever pressing on toward the goal, for the prize of God's heavenward call in Christ Jesus.
I long to know him in the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, by sharing the likeness of his death; if by any means I might attain to the resurrection from the dead! I do not say that I have already won, or am already perfect, but I am passing on to lay hold on the prize for which also Christ has laid hold of me. Brothers, I do not regard myself to have yet laid hold of it; but this one thing I do, forgetting what is behind me, but straining every nerve toward that which lies ahead, I am ever pressing on toward the goal, for the prize of God's heavenward call in Christ Jesus.
Paul » Characteristics of » Self-sacrifice
Five times at the hands of the Jews, I have received one short of forty lashes. Three times I have been scourged by the Romans; once I have been stoned; three times have I been shipwrecked; a night and a day have I been adrift in the open sea. My journeys have been many; in perils of rivers, in perils of bandits; in perils from my countrymen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness; in perils on the sea, in perils among false brothers; read more.
in toil and weariness, often in sleepless watching, in hunger and thirst, often without anything to eat; in cold and in nakedness. Not to mention other things, there is the crowding pressure of each day upon me, the care of all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is caused to stumble, but I burn with indignation? If boast I must, it shall be concerning my weakness. The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed forever, knows that I am telling the truth. In Damascus, the governor under Aretas the King, kept guard over the city of the Damascus, to arrest me; but through an opening in the wall I was let down in a basket, and so escaped and out of his hands.
in toil and weariness, often in sleepless watching, in hunger and thirst, often without anything to eat; in cold and in nakedness. Not to mention other things, there is the crowding pressure of each day upon me, the care of all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is caused to stumble, but I burn with indignation? If boast I must, it shall be concerning my weakness. The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed forever, knows that I am telling the truth. In Damascus, the governor under Aretas the King, kept guard over the city of the Damascus, to arrest me; but through an opening in the wall I was let down in a basket, and so escaped and out of his hands.
Paul » Characteristics of » Tact
Though free from all men, I make myself the slave of all, that I may win the more. To the Jews I am become like a Jew, that I may win Jews; to those under the Law, like one under the Law, though I am not under the Law, myself; to those outside the Law, as one outside the Law, to win those outside the Law (though I am not outside the law of God, but inside the law of Christ). read more.
I am become weak to the weak, to win the weak. I am become all these things to all men that, by any and by all means, I may save some.
I am become weak to the weak, to win the weak. I am become all these things to all men that, by any and by all means, I may save some.
Paul » Characteristics of » Patience
In truth the signs of the true apostle were wrought among you in all patience by signs and marvels and powers.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Faithfulness
I have fought in the glorious contest; I have run the race; I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the garland of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that Day, and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.
Paul » Characteristics of » Endurance
But God's message is no prisoner. That is why I endure everything for the sake of the chosen, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Steadfastness
But I hold not my life of any account, as dear unto myself, if only I may run my race, and accomplish the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to attest 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 unto a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. It was by faith that he sojourned in the promised land as an alien, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, his fellow heirs of the same promise. For he continually looked for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God. read more.
By faith even Sarah herself received power to conceive seed, although she was past the age for child-bearing, because she counted Him faithful who had promised; and thus there sprang from one man, and him practically dead, a nation like the stars in the heavens in multitude, or grains of sand upon the seashore, innumerable. These all died in faith, not having yet received the promises; nay, but they saw them from afar, and hailed them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For those who say such things make it plain that they are seeking a Fatherland. And if they had cherished the memory of that land from which they went out, they would have found an opportunity to return; but now they are longing for a better homeland, that is, a heavenly. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; and he has prepared a city for them.
By faith even Sarah herself received power to conceive seed, although she was past the age for child-bearing, because she counted Him faithful who had promised; and thus there sprang from one man, and him practically dead, a nation like the stars in the heavens in multitude, or grains of sand upon the seashore, innumerable. These all died in faith, not having yet received the promises; nay, but they saw them from afar, and hailed them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For those who say such things make it plain that they are seeking a Fatherland. And if they had cherished the memory of that land from which they went out, they would have found an opportunity to return; but now they are longing for a better homeland, that is, a heavenly. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; and he has prepared a city for them.
Queens » Characteristics of » Sheba, queen of
"The Queen of the South will rise in the judgment with this generation, and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to listen to the wisdom of Solomon; and lo! 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 by their deeds they disown him; in that they are detestable, disobedient, and reprobate for good work of any sort.
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"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
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"And why are you calling me Lord, Lord, and not doing what I tell you?
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My children, let us not love in word nor in talk, but in deed and in truth.
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"Well did Isaiah prophesy of you, hypocrites," he answered. "As it is written, 'This people honor me with their lips, While their hearts are far from me;
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Religion » Characteristics of » Legalism
"I am a Jew," he said, "born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, taught according to the strict manner of the Law of our forefathers, ardent for God, even as you all are this day.
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Now Paul, wishing that this man should accompany him on his journey, took him and circumcised him because of the local Jews, who all knew that his father was a Greek.
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And they, when they heard it, glorified God, and said to him. "You see, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews, of those who have believed, and they are all zealous for the Law.
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And some of the Pharisees asked, "Why are you doing what it is not lawful to do on the Sabbath?"
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and how in my zeal for Judaism I outstripped many of my own age and nation, in my special zeal for the traditions of my forefathers.
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But certain men who had belonged to the sect of the Pharisees, but were now believers, stood up and said, "It is necessary to circumcise Gentile, and to order them to keep the Law of Moses."
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"Look," said the Pharisees to him, "Why are they doing on the Sabbath Day what is against the law?"
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But the ruler of the synagogue was indignant at Jesus for healing her on the Sabbath, and said to the crowd. "There are six days of the week on which men ought to work. Therefore come during those, and get cured, but not on the Sabbath Day."
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so the Jews kept saying to the man who had been cured. "It is the Sabbath Day; 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, only it is a zeal without knowledge.
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Religion » Characteristics of » Ceremonialism
Now, however, when you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how is it that you are beginning to turn back to those weak and beggarly externalities, eager to be in bondage to them again?
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and when they come from the market-place they do not eat without bathing first. and they have many other customs which they have received and observe, such as the washing of cups and jugs and copper pans.
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"Now then, why are you tempting God by laying on the necks of these disciples a yoke which neither our forefathers nor we have been able to bear?
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stand firm then, and do not be again entangled in a yoke of bondage.
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If you died with Christ to the world's rudimentary notions, why, as if you still lived in the world, do you submit yourselves to dogmatisms found on teachings and doctrines of men??21 such as "Do not handle this," "You must not taste that," "Do not touch this"??22 all things which are intended to perish in the using?
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since they consist only in meats and drinks and various ablutions, carnal ordinances, imposed until the time of reformation.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Sinful
For the time past of life may suffice us to have worked the will of the Gentiles, when we spent our life in lasciviousness, lusts, hard drinking, revelry, banqueting, and abominable idol worship.
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in which you passed your lives after the way of this world, under the sway of the Prince of the Powers of the Air, the spirit who is now working among the sons of disobedience.
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especially those who spend their lives following the flesh in the lust of defilement, and in despising all authority. Audacious and willful, they feel no awe in railing against dignities;
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For there are many??s I used often to tell you, and am now telling you even with tears??ho live and walk as the enemies of the cross of Christ.
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Know this first, that mockers will come in the last days, in their mockery, men who walk the way of their own lusts
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how they used to say to you, "In the last times there will be scoffers who will be led only by their godless passions."
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Walk » Characteristics of » Walking in truth
I am greatly rejoiced to find some of your children leading their lives in truth, even as we received commandment from the Father.
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For I was glad when brothers came and bore testimony to your truth, as indeed you are passing your life in truth.
Walk » Characteristics of » Caution
See to it, then, that you carry on your life carefully; not as foolish, but as wise men.
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As then you have received Jesus Christ, your Lord, in him live your lives;
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Walk » Characteristics of » New life
We have been buried together with him, then, through baptism into his death, in order that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so also we should live in a newness of life.
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Thus there is now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus;
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Walk » Characteristics of » Faith
for I am walking by faith, not by sight.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Spirituality
This is my meaning. Let your steps be guided by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Consistency
I summon you then, I the prisoner in the Lord, to live lives worthy of the calling to which you were called.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Love
and to lead lives of love, just as Christ also loved you and gave himself up for you, an offering and sacrifice unto God, for you, an offering and sacrifice unto God, for "an odor of sweetness."
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Walk » Characteristics of » Christlikeness
By who says he "remains in him" ought to spend his life as he spent his.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Illumination
But is we are passing our life in the light, as he is in the light, we ever have partnership with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ is cleansing us from every sin.
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The wicked » Characteristics of
without natural affection, merciless, slanderous, dissolute, and brutal.
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wild waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, for whom is reserved the blackness of darkness forever.
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Wickedness » Characteristics of
without natural affection, merciless, slanderous, dissolute, and brutal.
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wild waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, for whom is reserved the blackness of darkness forever.
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Women » Characteristics of » Subjection of
But I wish you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, and of a wife her husband is head; and that God is head of Christ.
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"In your congregation" you write, "as in all the churches of the saints, let the women keep silence in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak. On the contrary let them be subordinate, as also says the law.
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Wives likewise to their husbands as to the Lord,
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In the same way you wives must be submissive to your own husbands; so that if some of them will not believe the message, they may apart from the message be won over by the behavior of their wives,
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For in this way in the olden time the holy women also, who put their trust in God, used to adorn themselves. They were ever in submission to their own husbands;
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Let a woman learn quietly in entire 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
"He that loves me not does not obey words, and yet the words to which you are listening are not mine, but the Father's who sent me.
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If any one teaches heterodoxy, and refuses to consent to the wholesome words of the Lord Jesus Christ, and to the teachings of religion,
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Words of judgment
He who rejects me, and does not receive my words, has indeed a judge. The message which I have spoken, that shall judge him in the Last Day,
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Imperishable
Earth and sky shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Incomparable
The officers answered, "Never yet did a man speak like this man."
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Life-giving
Simon Peter answered. "To whom shall we go Master? You have words of eternal life;
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Spiritual
"The spirit is what gives life; the flesh is of no avail. The words which I have been speaking to you, are spirit and are life.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Gracious
And they all spoke well of him, and marveled at the words of charm that fell from his lips. "Is not this the son of Joseph?" they asked.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Mighty
They were deeply impressed by his teaching because his speech was with authority.
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