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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Self-supporting
What! are we the only ones, myself and Barnabas, who are denied the right of abstaining from work for our living?
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Inspiring influence
So Barnabas went off to Tarsus to look for Saul, and on finding him he brought him to Antioch, where for a whole year they were guests of the church and taught considerable numbers. It was at Antioch too that the disciples were originally called "Christians."
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Trustworthy
So the disciples put aside money, as each of them was able to afford it, for a contribution to be sent to the brothers in Judaea. This they carried out, sending their contribution to the presbyters by Barnabas and Saul.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Sympathy
Thus Joseph, who was surnamed Barnabas or (as it may be translated) 'Son of Encouragement' by the apostles, a Levite of Cypriote birth, sold a farm belonging to him and brought the money, which he placed before the feet of the apostles.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Broadmindedness
He got to Jerusalem and tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, unable to believe he was really a disciple. Barnabas, however, got hold of him and brought him to the apostles. To them he related how he had seen the Lord upon the road, how He had spoken to him, and how he had spoken freely in the name of Jesus at Damascus.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » spirit filled
(for he was a good man, full of the holy Spirit and faith). Considerable numbers of people were brought in for the Lord.
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Fine personal appearance (?)
Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul Hermes, since he was the chief spokesman.
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Gift of exhortation
When he came and saw the grace of God he rejoiced, and encouraged them all to hold by the Lord with heartfelt purpose
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Adapted to missionary work
As they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the holy Spirit said, "Come! set me apart Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
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Christ » Dying with surrendered life » Characteristics of
knowing as we do that our old self has been crucified with him in order to crush the sinful body and free us from any further slavery to sin
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I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, Christ lives in me; the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself up for me.
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As you died with Christ to the Elemental spirits of the world, why live as if you still belonged to the world? Why submit to rules and regulations like
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(Because, as it is written, For thy sake we are being killed all the day long, we are counted as sheep to be slaughtered.)
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every day of my life I am being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may come out within my mortal flesh.
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It is a sure word, that "If we have died with him, we shall live with him,
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 12 a warfare
fight in the good fight of the faith, secure that life eternal to which you were called when you voiced the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 9 a service
tell them to be bountiful, rich in good works, open-handed and generous,
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 11 a walk
Since you have had the messiah, even Jesus the Lord, brought to you, lead your life in him,
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 5 a character building
Now, everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts upon them will be like a sensible man who built his house on rock.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 4 a radiant life
So your light is to shine before men, that they may see the good you do and glorify your Father in heaven.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 8 an education
So Jesus addressed the Jews who had believed him, saying, "If you abide by what I say, you are really disciples of mine: you will understand the truth, and the truth will set 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 the glory now and to the day of eternity: Amen.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 13 a race
Therefore, with all this host of witnesses encircling us, we must strip off every handicap, strip off sin with its clinging folds, to run our appointed course steadily,
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 10 a sacrifice
Well then, my brothers, I appeal to you by all the mercy of God to dedicate your bodies as a living sacrifice, consecrated and acceptable to God; that is your cult, a spiritual rite.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 6 a fellowship
And they said to one another, "Did not our hearts glow within us when he was talking to us on the road, opening up the scriptures for us?"
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 14 a victory
for whatever is born of God conquers the world. Our faith, that is the conquest which conquers the world.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 15 an assurance of immortality
And this is eternal life, that they know thee, the only real God, and him whom thou hast sent, even Jesus Christ.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 7 a sonship
On those who have accepted him, however, he has conferred the right of being children of God, that is, on those who believe in his Name,
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 1 a new birth
Jesus replied, "Truly, truly I tell you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter God's Realm.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Watch, stand firm in the faith, play the man, be strong!
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To conclude. Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might;
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Now, my son, be strong in the grace of Christ Jesus,
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
No soldier gets entangled in civil pursuits; his aim is to satisfy his commander.
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Recall the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a hard struggle of suffering,
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So, enraged at the woman, the dragon went off to wage war on the rest of her offspring, on those who keep God's commandments and hold the testimony of Jesus.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
the weapons of my warfare are not weapons of the flesh, but divinely strong to demolish fortresses ??5 I demolish theories and any rampart thrown up to resist the knowledge of God, I take every project prisoner to make it obey Christ,
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
I transmit these instructions to you, Timotheus my son, in accordance with what the prophets said who first directed me to you; fight the good fight on these lines,
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » A fight of faith
fight in the good fight of the faith, secure that life eternal to which you were called when you voiced the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Invisible foes
For we have to struggle, not with blood and flesh but with the angelic Rulers, the angelic Authorities, the potentates of the dark present, the spirit-forces of evil in the heavenly sphere.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » An inward battle
but then I find quite another law in my members which conflicts with the law of my mind and makes me a prisoner to sin's law that resides in my members.
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Cornelius » Characteristics of » Obedience
When the angel who spoke to him had left, he called two of his menservants and a religiously minded soldier who belonged to his personal retinue, and after describing all the vision to them, he sent them to Joppa.
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Spiritual work
and on the next day he reached Caesarea. [vs 24b transposed to follow vs 27] (For Cornelius had been expecting him and had called his kinsfolk and intimate friends together.)
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Spiritual receptivity
So I sent for you at once, and you have been kind enough to come. Well now, here we are all present before God to listen to what the Lord has commanded you to say."
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Cornelius » Characteristics of » Benevolence, prayerfulness
a religious man, who reverenced God with all his household, who was liberal in his alms to the People, and who 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 in turn are to be serious men; they are not to be tale-bearers or addicted to drink or pilfering; they must maintain the divine truth of the faith with a pure conscience. They too must be put on probation; after that, if they are above reproach, they can serve as deacons. read more.
Their wives must be serious too; they must not be slanderers but temperate and absolutely trustworthy. Deacons are only to be married once, and they must manage their children and households properly. For those who do good service as deacons win a good position for themselves as well as great freedom in the faith of Christ Jesus.
Their wives must be serious too; they must not be slanderers but temperate and absolutely trustworthy. Deacons are only to be married once, and they must manage their children and households properly. For those who do good service as deacons win a good position for themselves as well as great freedom 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
However, they will get no further, for their aberration will be detected by everyone, as was the case with these magicians.
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Fools » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
But God said to him, 'Foolish man, this very night your soul is wanted; and who will get all you have prepared?'
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Be strictly careful then about the life you lead; act like sensible men, not like thoughtless;
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but the Lord said to him, "You Pharisees do clean the outside of the cup and the plate, but your inner life is filled with rapacity and malice. Foolish men! did not He who made the outside make the inside of things too?
They claimed to be wise, but they have become fools;
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Fools » Characteristics of » Self-confidence
Fools » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
And everyone who listens to these words of mine and does not act upon them will be like a stupid man who built his house on 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
It was by faith that Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in connexion with the future.
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isaac » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness
isaac » Characteristics of » Meditation
isaac » Characteristics of » Imitated his father's sin
James » Characteristics of » Regarded by many as one of the leaders of the church at jerusalem
Next day we accompanied Paul to James; all the presbyters were present,
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When they had finished speaking, James spoke. "Brothers," he said, "listen to me.
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James » Characteristics of » Possibly was won by the appearance of the lord after his resurrection
after that, he was seen by James, then by all the apostles,
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James » Characteristics of » After the resurrection joined the disciples
All these men resorted with one mind to prayer, together with the women, with Mary the mother of Jesus and with his brothers.
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James » Characteristics of » Also author of the epistle of james (?)
James, a servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: greeting.
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James » Characteristics of » Slow to accept Christ
(for even his brothers did not believe in him).
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Called the "forerunner" of Christ
he will go in front of Him with the spirit and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of fathers to their children, turning the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make a people ready and prepared for the Lord."
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This is he of whom it is written, Here I send my messenger before your face to prepare the way for you.
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And you, my child, shall be called a prophet of the Most High; for you shall go in front of the Lord to make his ways ready,
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Honoured by Christ
I tell you truly, no one has arisen among the sons of women who is greater than John the Baptist, and yet the least in the Realm of heaven is greater than he is.
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When John's messengers had gone, he proceeded to speak to the crowds about John: "What did you go out to the desert to see? A reed swayed by the wind? Come, what did you go out to see? A man arrayed in soft robes? Those who are gorgeously dressed and luxurious live in royal palaces. Come, what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and far more than a prophet. read more.
This is he of whom it is written, Here I send my messenger before your face, to prepare the way for you.
This is he of whom it is written, Here I send my messenger before your face, to prepare the way for you.
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Courage
since John had told him, "You have no right to her."
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But when he noticed a number of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for his baptism, he said to them, "You brood of vipers, who told you to flee from the coming Wrath?
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Humility
He announced, "After me one who is mightier will come, and I am not fit to stoop and untie the string of his sandals:
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Now here is John's testimony. When the Jews of Jerusalem despatched priests and Levites to ask him, "Who are you?" he frankly confessed ??he did not deny it, he frankly confessed, "I am not the Christ." They asked him, "Then what are you? Elijah?" He said, "I am not." "Are you the Prophet?" "No," he answered. read more.
"Then who are you?" they said; "tell us, so that we can give some answer to those who sent us. What have you to say for yourself?" He said, "I am the voice of one who cries in the desert, 'level the way for the Lord' ??as the prophet Isaiah said."
"Then who are you?" they said; "tell us, so that we can give some answer to those who sent us. What have you to say for yourself?" He said, "I am the voice of one who cries in the desert, 'level the way for the Lord' ??as the prophet Isaiah said."
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Suffered martyrdom
he sent and had John beheaded in the prison,
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Obedience
But Jesus answered him, "Come now, this is how we should fulfil all our duty to God." Then John gave in to him.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Self-denial
This John had his clothes made of camel's hair, with a leather girdle round his loins; his food was locusts and wild honey.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Did no miracle
and many came to him, saying, "John did not perform any Sign, but all he ever said about this man was true."
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Burning zeal
he was a burning and a shining lamp, and you chose to rejoice for a while in his light.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Holiness
for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing he was a just and holy man; so he protected John ??he was greatly exercised when he listened to him, still he was glad to listen to him.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Powerful preacher
and the whole of Judaea and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him and got baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Of arimathea
Now when evening came, a rich man from Arimathaea, called Joseph, who had become a disciple of Jesus,
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Now there was a man called Joseph, a member of council but a good and just man
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Charitableness
As Joseph her husband was a just man but unwilling to disgrace her, he resolved to divorce her secretly;
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Obedience
So he got up, took the child and his mother by night, and went off to Egypt,
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Faith
So on waking from sleep Joseph did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him; he took his wife home,
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Faithfulness to religious duty
Every year his parents used to travel to Jerusalem at the passover festival;
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Or barsabas
So they brought forward two men, Joseph called Bar-Sabbas (surnamed 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 taxgatherer, James the son of Alphaeus and Lebbaeus whose surname is Thaddaeus,
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Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the zealot,
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On entering the city they went to the upper room where they were in the habit of meeting; there were Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James (the son of Alphaeus) and Simon who had been a Zealot, with Judas the son of James.
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Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot (who turned traitor).
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"Lord," said Judas (not Judas Iscariot), "why is it that you are to appear to us, and not to the world?"
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Judas » Characteristics of » Treachery
While he was still speaking, there came a mob headed by the man called Judas, one of the twelve. He approached in order to kiss Jesus, but Jesus said to him, "Judas! would you betray the Son of man with a kiss?"
Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went to the high priests to betray him to them.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Remorse
With the money paid him for his crime he purchased an estate; but swelling up he burst in two, and all his bowels poured out ??19 a fact which became known to all the residents in Jerusalem, so that the estate got the name, in their language, of Akeldamach or The Ground of Blood.
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Then Judas his betrayer saw he was condemned, and repented; he brought back the thirty silver pieces to the high priests and elders, saying, "I did wrong in betraying innocent blood." "What does that matter to us?" they said, "it is your affair, not ours!"
Judas » Characteristics of » One of the brethren of Christ (?)
Is this not the son of the joiner? Is not his mother called Mary, and his brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas?
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Is this not the joiner, the son of Mary and the brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? Are not his sisters settled here among us?" So they were repelled by him.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Avariciousness
Then one of the twelve called Judas Iscariot went and said to the high priests, "What will you give me for betraying him to you?" And they weighed out for him thirty silver pieces.
Judas » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
"Why was not this perfume sold for ten pounds, and the money given to the poor?" (Not that he cared for the poor; he said this because he was a thief, and because he carried the money-box and pilfered what was put in.)
Judas » Characteristics of » Barsabas
Then the apostles and the presbyters, together with the whole church, decided to select some of their number and send them with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch. The men selected were Judas (called Bar-Sabbas) and Silas, prominent members of the brotherhood.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Of galilee
After him Judas the Galilean started up at the time of the census, and got people to desert to him; but he perished too, and all his followers were scattered.
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Judas » Characteristics of » A disciple
And the Lord said to him, "Go away to the street called 'The Straight Street,' and ask at the house of Judas for a man of Tarsus called Saul. He is praying at this very moment,
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Judas » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
(Not that he cared for the poor; he said this because he was a thief, and because he carried the money-box and pilfered what was put in.)
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Mary » Characteristics of » Magdalene
(a) Now after he rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary of Magdala out of whom he had cast seven daemons.
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Now Mary of Magdala and Mary the mother of Joses noted where he was laid.
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At the close of the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary of Magdala and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.
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and by some women who had been healed of evil spirits and illnesses, Mary called Magdalene (out of whom seven daemons had been driven),
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including Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedaeus.
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Away went Mary of Magdala to the disciples with the news, "I have seen the Lord!" ??telling them what he had said to her.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Faith and piety
Then Mary said "My soul magnifies the Lord, My spirit has joy in God my Saviour: for he has considered the humiliation of his servant. From this time forth all generations will call me blessed, read more.
for He who is Mighty has done great things for me. His name is holy, his mercy is on generation after generation, for those who reverence him. He has done a deed of might with his arm, he has scattered the proud with their purposes, princes he has dethroned and the poor he has uplifted, he has satisfied the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. He has succoured his servant Israel, mindful of his mercy as he promised our fathers, to have mercy on Abraham and his offspring for ever."
for He who is Mighty has done great things for me. His name is holy, his mercy is on generation after generation, for those who reverence him. He has done a deed of might with his arm, he has scattered the proud with their purposes, princes he has dethroned and the poor he has uplifted, he has satisfied the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. He has succoured his servant Israel, mindful of his mercy as he promised our fathers, to have mercy on Abraham and his offspring for ever."
Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal confidence
As the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine." "Woman," said Jesus, "what have you to do with me? My time has not come yet." His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."
Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal love
Now beside the cross of Jesus stood his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Spiritual mindedness
Then he went down along with them to Nazaret, and did as they told him. His mother treasured up everything in her heart.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Submission
Mary said, "I am here to serve the Lord. Let it be as you have said." Then the angel went away.
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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
grieved but always glad, a 'pauper', but the means of wealth to many, without a penny but possessed of all.
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But about midnight, as Paul and Silas were praying and singing to God, while the prisoners listened,
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I have absolute confidence in you, I am indeed proud of you, you are a perfect comfort to me, I am overflowing with delight, for all the trouble I have to bear.
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Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again, 'rejoice.'
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Paul » Characteristics of » Earnestness
I could have wished myself accursed and banished from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my natural kinsmen;
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So be on the alert, remember how for three whole years I never ceased night and day to watch over each one of you with tears.
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For many ??as I have often told you and tell you now with tears ??many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Love
My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.' [Amen.]
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For I wrote you in sore distress and misery of heart, with many a tear ??not to pain you but to convince you of my love, my special love for you.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Courage
but when he argued about morality, self-mastery, and the future judgment, Felix grew uneasy. "You may go for the present," he said; "when I can find a moment, I will send for you"
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They had strapped him up, when Paul said to the officer who was standing by, "Are you allowed to scourge a Roman citizen ??and to scourge him without a trial?"
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The jailer repeated this to Paul. "The praetors," he said, "have sent to release you. So come out and go in peace?" But Paul replied, "They flogged us in public and without a trial, flogged Roman citizens! They put us in prison, and now they are going to get rid of us secretly! No indeed! Let them come here themselves and take us out!"
Paul » Characteristics of » Industry
Brothers, you recollect our hard labour and toil, how we worked at our trade night and day, when we preached the gospel to you, so as not to be a burden to any of you.
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you know yourselves how these hands of mine provided everything for my own needs and for my companions.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Then Paul replied, "What do you mean by weeping and disheartening me? I am ready not only to be bound but also to die at Jerusalem for the sake of the Lord Jesus."
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But for Christ's sake I have learned to count my former gains a loss; indeed I count anything a loss, compared to the supreme value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have lost everything (I count it all the veriest refuse) in order to gain Christ and be found at death in him, possessing no legal righteousness of my own but the righteousness of faith in Christ, the divine righteousness that rests on faith. read more.
I would know him in the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, with my nature transformed to die as he died, to see if I too can attain the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already attained this or am already perfect, but I press forward to appropriate it, because I have been appropriated myself by Christ Jesus. Brothers, I for one do not consider myself to have appropriated this; my one thought is, by forgetting what lies behind me and straining to what lies before me, to press on to the goal for the prize of God's high call in Christ Jesus.
I would know him in the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, with my nature transformed to die as he died, to see if I too can attain the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already attained this or am already perfect, but I press forward to appropriate it, because I have been appropriated myself by Christ Jesus. Brothers, I for one do not consider myself to have appropriated this; my one thought is, by forgetting what lies behind me and straining to what lies before me, to press on to the goal for the prize of God's high call in Christ Jesus.
Paul » Characteristics of » Self-sacrifice
five times have I got forty lashes (all but one) from the Jews, three times I have been beaten by the Romans, once pelted with stones, three times shipwrecked, adrift at sea for a whole night and day; I have been often on my travels, I have been in danger from rivers and robbers, in danger from Jews and Gentiles, through dangers of town and of desert, through dangers on the sea, through dangers among false brothers ??27 through labour and hardship, through many a sleepless night, through hunger and thirst, starving many a time, cold and ill-clad, and all the rest of it. read more.
And then there is the pressing business of each day, the care of all the churches. Who is weak, and I do not feel his weakness? Whose faith is hurt, and I am not aglow with indignation? If there is to be any boasting, I will boast of what I am weak enough to suffer! The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, He who is blessed for ever, He knows I am telling the truth! (At Damascus the ethnarch of king Aretas had patrols out in the city of the Damascenes to arrest me, but I was lowered in a basket from a loophole in the wall, and so managed to escape his clutches.)
And then there is the pressing business of each day, the care of all the churches. Who is weak, and I do not feel his weakness? Whose faith is hurt, and I am not aglow with indignation? If there is to be any boasting, I will boast of what I am weak enough to suffer! The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, He who is blessed for ever, He knows I am telling the truth! (At Damascus the ethnarch of king Aretas had patrols out in the city of the Damascenes to arrest me, but I was lowered in a basket from a loophole in the wall, and so managed to escape his clutches.)
Paul » Characteristics of » Tact
Why, free as I am from all, I have made myself the slave of all, to win over as many as I could. To Jews I have become like a Jew, to win over Jews; to those under the Law I have become as one of themselves ??though I am not under the Law myself ??to win over those under the Law; to those outside the Law I have become like one of themselves ??though I am under Christ's law, not outside God's Law ??to win over those outside the Law; read more.
to the weak I have become as weak myself, to win over the weak. To all men I have become all things, to save some by all and every means.
to the weak I have become as weak myself, to win over the weak. To all men I have become all things, to save some by all and every means.
Paul » Characteristics of » Patience
You had all the miracles that mark an apostle done for you fully and patiently ??miracles, wonders, and deeds of power.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Faithfulness
I have fought in the good fight; I have run my course; I have kept the faith. Now the crown of a good life awaits me, with which the Lord, that just Judge, will reward me on the great Day ??and not only me but all who have loved and longed for his appearance.
Paul » Characteristics of » Endurance
All I endure is for the sake of the elect, to let them obtain their share of the salvation of Christ Jesus and also of eternal glory.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Steadfastness
But then, I set no value on my own life as compared with the joy of finishing my course and fulfilling the commission I received from the Lord Jesus to attest the gospel of the grace of God.
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It was by faith that Abraham obeyed his call to go forth to a place which he would receive as an inheritance; he went forth, although he did not know where he was to go. It was by faith that he sojourned in the promised land, as in a foreign country, residing in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob who were co-heirs with him of the same promise; he was waiting for the City with its fixed foundations, whose builder and maker is God. read more.
It was by faith that even Sara got strength to conceive, bearing a son when she was past the age for it ??because she considered she could rely on Him who gave the promise. Thus a single man, though he was physically impotent, had issue in number like the stars in heaven, countless as the sand on the seashore. (These all died in faith without obtaining the promises; they only saw them far away and hailed them, owning they were 'strangers and exiles upon earth.' Now people who speak in this way plainly show they are in search of a fatherland. If they thought of the land they have left behind, they would have time to go back, but they really aspire to the better land in heaven. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God; he has prepared a City for them.)
It was by faith that even Sara got strength to conceive, bearing a son when she was past the age for it ??because she considered she could rely on Him who gave the promise. Thus a single man, though he was physically impotent, had issue in number like the stars in heaven, countless as the sand on the seashore. (These all died in faith without obtaining the promises; they only saw them far away and hailed them, owning they were 'strangers and exiles upon earth.' Now people who speak in this way plainly show they are in search of a fatherland. If they thought of the land they have left behind, they would have time to go back, but they really aspire to the better land in heaven. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God; he has prepared a City for them.)
Queens » Characteristics of » Sheba, queen of
The queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to listen to the wisdom of Solomon, and here is One greater than Solomon.
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Rebekah » Characteristics of » Brought trouble into the home by teaching her son deception
Rebekah » Characteristics of » A woman of decision
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Hospitable
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Modest
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Industrious
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Beautiful
Religion » Characteristics of » False profession
They profess to know God, but they deny him by their deeds; they are detestable, disobedient, and useless for good work of any kind.
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It is not everyone who says to me 'Lord, Lord!', who will get into the Realm of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father in heaven.
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Why call me, 'Lord, Lord!' and obey me not?
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My dear children, let us put our love not into words or into talk but into deeds, and make it real.
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He said to them, "Isaiah made a grand prophecy about you hypocrites ??as it is written, This people honours me with their lips, but their heart is far away from me:
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Religion » Characteristics of » Legalism
"I am a Jew, born at Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city, educated at the feet of Gamaliel in all the strictness of our ancestral Law, ardent for God as you all are to-day.
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so, as Paul wished him to go abroad with him, he took and circumcised him on account of the local Jews, all of whom knew his father had been a Greek.
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They glorified God when they heard it. Then they said to him, "Brother, you see how many thousands of believers there are among the Jews, all of them ardent upholders of the Law.
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Some of the Pharisees said, "Why are you doing what is not allowed on the sabbath?"
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and how I outstripped many of my own age and race in my special ardour for the ancestral traditions of my house.
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But some of the believers who belonged to the Pharisaic party got up and said, "Gentiles must be circumcised and told to observe the law of Moses."
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The Pharisees said to him, "Look at what they are doing on the sabbath! That is not allowed."
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But the president of the synagogue was annoyed at Jesus healing on the sabbath, and he said to the crowd, "There are six days for work to be done; come during them to get healed, instead of on the sabbath."
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So the Jews said to the man who had been cured, "This is the sabbath, you have no right to be carrying your mat."
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I can vouch for their zeal for God; only, it is not zeal with knowledge.
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Religion » Characteristics of » Ceremonialism
but now that you know God ??or rather, are known by God ??how is it you are turning back again to the weakness and poverty of the Elemental spirits? Why do you want to be enslaved all over again by them?
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they decline to eat what comes from the market till they have washed it; and they have a number of other traditions to keep about washing cups and jugs and basins [and beds].)
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Well now, why are you trying to impose a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we ourselves could bear?
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with the freedom for which Christ set us free. Make a firm stand then, do not slip into any yoke of servitude.
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As you died with Christ to the Elemental spirits of the world, why live as if you still belonged to the world? Why submit to rules and regulations like
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since they relate merely to food and drink and a variety of ablutions ??outward regulations for the body, that only hold till the period of the New Order.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Sinful
It is quite enough to have done as pagans choose to do, during the time gone by! You used to lead lives of sensuality, lust, carousing, revelry, dissipation and illicit idolatry,
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in which you moved as you followed the course of this world, under the sway of the prince of the air ??the spirit which is at present active within those sons of disobedience
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particularly those who fall in with the polluting appetite of the flesh and despise the Powers celestial. Daring, presumptuous creatures! they are not afraid to scoff at the angelic Glories;
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For many ??as I have often told you and tell you now with tears ??many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.
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To begin with, you know that mockers will come with their mockeries in the last days, men who go by their own passions,
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they told you beforehand, "At the end of things there will be mockers who go by their own impious passions."
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Walk » Characteristics of » Walking in truth
I was overjoyed to find some of your children leading the true Life, as we were commanded to do by the Father.
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For I was overjoyed when some brothers arrived and testified to the truth of your life, as indeed you do lead the true Life;
Walk » Characteristics of » Caution
Be strictly careful then about the life you lead; act like sensible men, not like thoughtless;
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Since you have had the messiah, even Jesus the Lord, brought to you, lead your life in him,
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Walk » Characteristics of » New life
Our baptism in his death made us share his burial, so that, as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live and move in the new sphere of Life.
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Thus there is no doom now for those who are in Christ Jesus;
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Walk » Characteristics of » Faith
(for I have to lead my life in faith, without seeing him):
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Walk » Characteristics of » Spirituality
I mean, lead the life of the Spirit; then you will never satisfy the passions of the flesh.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Consistency
As the Lord's prisoner, then, I beg of you to live a life worthy of your calling,
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Walk » Characteristics of » Love
and lead lives of love, just as Christ loved you and gave himself up for you to be a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Christlikeness
he who says he 'remains in him' ought to live as he lived.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Illumination
but if we live and move within the light, as he is within the light, then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from every sin.
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The wicked » Characteristics of
callous, relentless, scurrilous, dissolute, and savage; they will hate goodness,
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wild waves foaming out their own shame, wandering stars for whom the nether gloom of darkness has been reserved eternally.
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Wickedness » Characteristics of
callous, relentless, scurrilous, dissolute, and savage; they will hate goodness,
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wild waves foaming out their own shame, wandering stars for whom the nether gloom of darkness has been reserved eternally.
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Women » Characteristics of » Subjection of
But I would like you to understand this: Christ is the head of every man, man is the head of woman, and God is the head of Christ.
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women must keep quiet at gatherings of the church. They are not allowed to speak; they must take a subordinate place, as the Law enjoins.
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Wives, be subject to your husbands as to the Lord,
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In the same way, you wives must be submissive to your husbands, so that even those who will not believe the Word may be won over without a word by the behaviour of their wives,
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It was in this way long ago that the holy women who hoped in God adorned themselves. They were submissive to their husbands.
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A woman must listen quietly in church and be perfectly submissive;
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Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » A murderess
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Met a terrible death
Women » Characteristics of » Rights of
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Idolatrous Women
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Incited her husband to evil
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Revengeful
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Vain
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Patriotism
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Self-denial and heroism
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Beauty
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Tact
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Courage
Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Divine
He who does not love me does not obey my word; and what you hear me say is not my word but the word of the Father who sent me.
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Anyone who teaches novelties and refuses to fall in with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the doctrine that tallies with piety,
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Words of judgment
He who rejects me and will not receive my words has indeed a judge: the word I have spoken will judge him on the last day,
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Imperishable
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words never.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Incomparable
The attendants replied, "No man ever spoke as he does."
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Life-giving
Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, who are we to go to? You have got words of eternal life,
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Spiritual
What gives life is the Spirit: flesh is of no avail at all. The words I have uttered to you are spirit and life.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Gracious
All spoke well of him and marvelled at the gracious words that came from his lips; they said, "Is this not Joseph's son?"
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Mighty
they were astounded at his teaching, for his word came with authority.
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