Thematic Bible: Characteristics of
Thematic Bible
Animals » Lions » Characteristics of
And the men of the city said unto him the seventh day before the sun went down, "What is sweeter than honey? And what is stronger than a Lion?" Then said he unto them, "If ye had not ploughed with my calf, ye had not found out my riddle."
By the reason whereof, the best men thou hast whose hearts are as the hearts of lions, shall shrink thereat. For all Israel knoweth that thy father is a man, and that they which be with him be children of activity.
Thou huntest me out, being in heaviness, as it were a lion, and troublest me out of measure.
like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a lion's whelp, lurking in secret places.
For thus hath the LORD spoken unto me, "Like as the lion or lion's whelps roareth upon the prey that he hath gotten, and is not afraid though the multitude of shepherds cry out upon him, neither abashed for all the heap of them: So shall the LORD of Hosts come down from the mount Zion, and defend his hill.
But the lion spoiled enough for his young ones, and devoured for his lioness: he filled his dens with his prey, and his dwelling place with that he had ravished.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Self-supporting
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Inspiring influence
Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul, and when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it chanced that a whole year they had their conversation with the congregation there, and taught much people insomuch that the disciples of Antioch were the first that were called Christian.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Trustworthy
Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, purposed to send succour unto the brethren which dwelt in Jewry, which thing they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Sympathy
And Joseph, which was also called of the apostles Barnabas - that is to say, the son of consolation - being a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, had land, and sold it, and laid the price down at the apostles' feet.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Broadmindedness
And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to couple himself with the disciples, and they were all afraid of him and believed not that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared to them how he had seen the Lord in the way and had spoken with him: and how he had done boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus;
Barnabas » Characteristics of » spirit filled
For he was a good man, and full of the holy ghost and of faith. And much people was added unto the Lord.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Fine personal appearance (?)
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Gift of exhortation
Which when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad: and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would continually cleave unto the Lord.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Adapted to missionary work
As they ministered to the Lord and fasted; The holy ghost said, "Separate me Barnabas and Saul, for the work whereunto I have called them."
Christ » Dying with surrendered life » Characteristics of
This we must remember, that our old man is crucified with him also, that the body of sin might utterly be destroyed; that henceforth we should not be servants of sin.
I am crucified with Christ. I live verily, yet now not I, but Christ liveth in me. For the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the son of God, which loved me, and gave himself for me.
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Wherefore, if ye be dead with Christ from ordinances of the world: Why as though ye yet lived in the world, are ye led with traditions of them that say
As it is written, "For thy sake are we killed all day long, and are counted as sheep appointed to be slain."
For we which live, are always delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might appear in our mortal flesh.
It is a true saying: If we be dead with him, we also shall live with him;
Christianity » Characteristics of » 12 a warfare
Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hand on eternal life, whereunto thou art called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 9 a service
and that they do good and be rich in good works, and ready to give and to distribute,
Christianity » Characteristics of » 11 a walk
As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, even so walk rooted and built in him,
Christianity » Characteristics of » 5 a character building
"Whosoever heareth of me these sayings, and doeth the same, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house on a rock:
Christianity » Characteristics of » 4 a radiant life
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father which is in heaven.
Christianity » Characteristics of » 8 an education
Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, "If ye continue in my words, then are ye my very disciples: and ye shall know the truth: And the truth shall make you free."
Christianity » Characteristics of » 3 a new dress
And therefore I am joyful in the LORD, and my soul rejoiceth in my God. For he shall put upon me the garment of salvation, and cover me with the mantle of righteousness. He shall deck me like a bridegroom, and as a bride that hath her apparel upon her.
Christianity » Characteristics of » 2 a growth
but grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord, and saviour Jesus Christ. To whom be glory both now and forever. Amen. {Here ends the Second General Epistle of Peter}
Christianity » Characteristics of » 13 a race
Wherefore let us also - seeing that we are compassed with so great a multitude of witnesses - lay away all that presseth down, and the sin that hangeth on us, and let us run with patience, unto the battle that is set before us,
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 10 a sacrifice
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercifulness of God, that ye make your bodies a living sacrifice: holy and acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable serving of God.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 6 a fellowship
and they said between themselves, "Did not our hearts burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, as he opened to us the scriptures?"
Christianity » Characteristics of » 14 a victory
For all that is born of God, overcometh the world. And this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
Christianity » Characteristics of » 15 an assurance of immortality
This is life eternal: that they might know thee, that only very God, and whom thou hast sent, Jesus Christ.
Christianity » Characteristics of » 7 a sonship
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to be the sons of God: in that they believed on his name:
Christianity » Characteristics of » 1 a new birth
Jesus answered, "Verily, verily I say unto thee: Except that a man be born of water, and of the spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
"I must walk by the way of the world. Neverthelater, be thou strong and quite thyself manfully.
But pluck you up your hearts and let not your hands faint, for your works shall be rewarded."
Say unto them that are of a fearful heart, "Be of good cheer, and fear not. Behold, your God cometh, to take vengeance, and to reward, God cometh his own self, and will deliver you."
Nevertheless be of good cheer, O Zerubbabel, sayeth the LORD; be of good comfort, O Joshua thou son of Jozadak, high priest: take good hearts unto you also, all ye people of the land, sayeth the LORD of Hosts,
"Thus sayeth the LORD of Hosts: let your hands be strong, ye that now hear these words by the mouth of the prophets which be in these days that the foundation is laid upon the LORD of Hosts' house, that the temple may be builded.
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, and be strong.
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Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Thou, therefore, my son be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
No man that warreth entangleth himself with worldly business; and that, because he would please him that hath chosen him to be a soldier.
Call to remembrance the days that are passed in the which, after ye had received light, ye endured a great fight in adversities,
And the dragon was wroth with the woman: and went and made war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
For the weapons of our war are not carnal things, but things mighty in God to cast down strongholds;
spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
This commandment commit I unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which in time past were prophesied of thee, that thou in them shouldest fight a good fight,
spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » A fight of faith
Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hand on eternal life, whereunto thou art called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Invisible foes
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood: but against rule, against power, and against worldly rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness for heavenly things.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » An inward battle
But I see another law in my members rebelling against the law of my mind, and subduing me unto the law of sin, which is in my members.
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Obedience
When the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him, and told them all the matter, and sent them to Joppa.
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Spiritual work
And the third day entered they into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen, and special friends.
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Spiritual receptivity
Then sent I for thee immediately, and thou hast well done for to come. Now are we all here, present before God to hear all things that are commanded unto thee of God."
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Benevolence, prayerfulness
a devout man, and one that feared God with all his household, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed God always.
Daniel » Characteristics of » Spiritual vision
"I looked till the seats were prepared, and till the Ancient of Days sat him down. His clothing was white as snow, and the hairs of his head like the pure wool. His throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as the burning fire. There drew forth a fiery stream, and went out from him. A thousand times a thousand served him. Ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. The judgment was set, and the books opened. Then took I heed there unto, because of the voice of the proud words, which the horn spake. I beheld, till the beast was slain, and his body destroyed, and given over to be burnt in the fire. read more.
As for the power of the other beasts also, it was taken away, but their lives were prolonged for a time and season.
As for the power of the other beasts also, it was taken away, but their lives were prolonged for a time and season.
I lift up mine eyes, and looked: and behold, a man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded up with fine gold of Arabia: His body was like the Chrisolite stone; his face, to look upon, was like lightning; his eyes as the flame of fire; his arms and feet were like fair glistering metal; but the voice of his words was like the voice of a multitude.
Daniel » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness
Now when Daniel understood that the writing was made, he went into his house: and the windows of his hall toward Jerusalem stood open. There kneeled he down upon his knees, three times a day: there he made his petition, and praised his God, like as his manner was to do afore time.
and then came he home again and showed the thing unto Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions: that they should beseech the God of heaven for grace in this secret, that Daniel and his fellows with others such as were wise in Babylon, perished not.
Daniel » Characteristics of » Self-control
But Daniel was at a point with himself, that he would not be defiled through the king's meat, nor the wine which he drunk. And this he desired of the chief chamberlain, lest he should defile himself.
so that I had no lust to eat bread: as for flesh and wine, there came none within my mouth: No, I did not once anoint myself, till the whole three weeks were out.
Daniel » Characteristics of » Courage
And thou, his son, O Belshazzar, for all this, hast not submitted thine heart, though thou knewest all these things: but hast magnified thyself above the LORD of heaven, so that the vessels of his house were brought before thee: that thou, and thy lords, with thy queen and concubines, might drink wine thereout: and hast praised the Idols of silver and gold, copper and iron, of wood and stone. As for the God in whose hand consisteth thy breath and all thy ways: thou hast not loved him.
Daniel » Characteristics of » Humility
How may my lord's servant then talk with my lord? Seeing there is no strength in me, so that I cannot take my breath?"
Daniel » Characteristics of » Integrity
Wherefore the princes and lords sought to pick out in Daniel some quarrel against the kingdom: yet could they find none occasion nor fault upon him. For why? He was so faithful, that there was no blame nor dishonesty found in him.
Deacon » Characteristics of
Likewise must the deacons be honest, not double tongued, not given unto much drinking, neither unto filthy lucre: but having the mystery of the faith in pure conscience. And let them first be proved, and then let them minister, if they be found faultless. read more.
Even so must their wives be honest, not evil speakers: but sober, and faithful in all things. Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife and such as rule their children well, and their own households. For they that minister well, get themselves good degree, and great liberty in the faith, which is in Christ Jesus.
Even so must their wives be honest, not evil speakers: but sober, and faithful in all things. Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife and such as rule their children well, and their own households. For they that minister well, get themselves good degree, and great liberty in the faith, which is in Christ Jesus.
Eli » Characteristics of » Unfaithfulness to stewardship
Wherefore kick ye against my sacrifice and against mine offering which I command in the tabernacle, and honourest thy children above me, and make yourselves fat of the first fruits of all the offerings of Israel my people?' Wherefore the LORD God of Israel sayeth, 'I said that thine house and the house of thy father should have walked before me forever. But now the LORD sayeth that be far from me: for them that honoureth me I will honour, and they that despise me, shall not be regarded. Behold, the days will come that I will cut off thine arm and the arm of thy father's house, that there shall not be an elder in thine house. read more.
And thou shalt see thine enemy in the tabernacle, in all that shall please Israel, and there shall not be an elder in thine house while the world standeth. Yet will I will not root out every man of thee from mine altar, but that thine eyes may be consumed, and thy soul may be sorry. And a great multitude of thine house shall die young. And this shall be a sign unto thee, that shall come upon thy two sons, Hophni and Phinehas: Even in one day they shall die, both of them. And I will stir me up a faithful priest that shall do as it is in mine heart and in my mind. And I will build him a sure house. And he shall walk before mine anointed forever. And they that are left in thine house, shall come and crouch to him for a little piece of silver and a cake of bread, and shall say: put me, I pray thee, in one office or other among the priests, that I may eat a morsel of bread.'"
And thou shalt see thine enemy in the tabernacle, in all that shall please Israel, and there shall not be an elder in thine house while the world standeth. Yet will I will not root out every man of thee from mine altar, but that thine eyes may be consumed, and thy soul may be sorry. And a great multitude of thine house shall die young. And this shall be a sign unto thee, that shall come upon thy two sons, Hophni and Phinehas: Even in one day they shall die, both of them. And I will stir me up a faithful priest that shall do as it is in mine heart and in my mind. And I will build him a sure house. And he shall walk before mine anointed forever. And they that are left in thine house, shall come and crouch to him for a little piece of silver and a cake of bread, and shall say: put me, I pray thee, in one office or other among the priests, that I may eat a morsel of bread.'"
Eli » Characteristics of » Submission
And Samuel told him every whit and hid it not from him. And he answered, "It is the LORD, let him do what seemeth him best."
Eli » Characteristics of » Spiritual solicitude
And when the man came in, Eli sat upon a stool by the wayside looking: for his heart feared for the ark of God. And the man came in and told it in the city. And all the city cried.
Eli » Characteristics of » Parental indulgence
For I have told him that I will judge his house forever. For the wickedness which he knoweth, how his sons are ungracious, and he was not wroth therewith.
Eli » Characteristics of » Tenderness with childhood
And the LORD called once again, "Samuel." And Samuel arose and went to Eli and said, "I am here, thou didst call me." And he answered, "I called thee not my son. Go again and take thy rest."
Eli » Characteristics of » Spiritual perception
And the LORD went and called Samuel the third time. And he arose and went to Eli and said, "I am here, for thou hast called me." Then Eli perceived that the LORD had called the lad.
-ezra » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness
And even there at the water beside Ahava, I proclaimed a fast, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and our children and all our substance.
And when Ezra prayed after this manner, and knowledged, wept, and lay before the house of God, there resorted unto him out of Israel a very great congregation of men and women and children: For the people wept very sore.
-ezra » Characteristics of » Trustworthiness
I have commanded, that all they of the people of Israel, and of the priests and Levites in my realm, which are minded of their own good will to go up to Jerusalem, go with thee; and therefore art thou sent of the king and of the seven lords of the counsel, to visit Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of God, which is in thy hand; and that thou shouldest take with thee, silver and gold, which the king and the lords of his counsel give of their own good will unto the God of Israel, whose habitation is at Jerusalem, read more.
and all the silver and gold that thou canst find in all the country of Babylon; with it that the people and priests give of their own good will unto the house of God at Jerusalem. Take thou the same, and buy diligently with the same money, calves, lambs, goats, and meat offerings and drink offerings, to be offered upon the altar of the house of your God at Jerusalem. And look: what it liketh thee and thy brethren to do with the remnant of the money, that do after the will of your God. And the vessels that are given thee for the ministration in the house of thy God, those deliver thou before God at Jerusalem. And whatsoever thing more shall be needful for the house of thy God, which is necessary for thee to spend, let the same be given out of the king's chamber. I king Artaxerxes have commanded all the treasurers beyond the water, that look: whatsoever Ezra, the priest and scribe in the law of the God of heaven, requireth of you; that ye fulfill the same diligently, until a hundred talents of silver, until a hundred quarters of wheat, and until a hundred baths of wine, and till a hundred baths of oil, and salt without measure. Whatsoever belongeth to the law of the God of heaven, let the same be done with diligence for the house of the God of heaven, that there come no wrath upon the king's realm and his children. And known be it unto you, that ye shall have no authority to require taxing and custom, yearly rents upon any of the priests, Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, and ministers in the house of this God. But thou Ezra - after the wisdom of thy God that is in thy hand - set thou judges and arbiters, to judge all the people that is beyond the Jordan, even all such as know the law of thy God: and them that know it not, those see that ye teach. And whosoever will not diligently fulfill the law of thy God, and the king's law, shall have his judgment for the deed, whether it be unto death, or to be banished, or to be condemned in goods, or to be put in prison."
and all the silver and gold that thou canst find in all the country of Babylon; with it that the people and priests give of their own good will unto the house of God at Jerusalem. Take thou the same, and buy diligently with the same money, calves, lambs, goats, and meat offerings and drink offerings, to be offered upon the altar of the house of your God at Jerusalem. And look: what it liketh thee and thy brethren to do with the remnant of the money, that do after the will of your God. And the vessels that are given thee for the ministration in the house of thy God, those deliver thou before God at Jerusalem. And whatsoever thing more shall be needful for the house of thy God, which is necessary for thee to spend, let the same be given out of the king's chamber. I king Artaxerxes have commanded all the treasurers beyond the water, that look: whatsoever Ezra, the priest and scribe in the law of the God of heaven, requireth of you; that ye fulfill the same diligently, until a hundred talents of silver, until a hundred quarters of wheat, and until a hundred baths of wine, and till a hundred baths of oil, and salt without measure. Whatsoever belongeth to the law of the God of heaven, let the same be done with diligence for the house of the God of heaven, that there come no wrath upon the king's realm and his children. And known be it unto you, that ye shall have no authority to require taxing and custom, yearly rents upon any of the priests, Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, and ministers in the house of this God. But thou Ezra - after the wisdom of thy God that is in thy hand - set thou judges and arbiters, to judge all the people that is beyond the Jordan, even all such as know the law of thy God: and them that know it not, those see that ye teach. And whosoever will not diligently fulfill the law of thy God, and the king's law, shall have his judgment for the deed, whether it be unto death, or to be banished, or to be condemned in goods, or to be put in prison."
-ezra » Characteristics of » A reformer
And Shecaniah the son of Jehiel, one of the children of Elam, answered, and said unto Ezra, "We have trespassed against the LORD our God, in that we have taken strange wives of the people of the land. Now there is hope yet in Israel concerning this: for now will we make a covenant with our God, that we shall put away all the wives - and such as are born of them - according to the counsel of the LORD and of them that fear the commandment of our God, that we may do according to the law. Get thee up therefore, for the matter belongeth unto thee. We will be with thee; be of good comfort, and do it." read more.
Then rose Ezra, and took an oath of the rulers, priests, and Levites, and all of Israel, that they should do according to this word: and they sware.
Then rose Ezra, and took an oath of the rulers, priests, and Levites, and all of Israel, that they should do according to this word: and they sware.
-ezra » Characteristics of » Self-denial
And Ezra stood up before the house of God, and went in to the chamber of Johanan the son of Eliashib. And when he came thither, he ate no bread, nor drank water: for he mourned because of the transgression of them that had been in captivity.
-ezra » Characteristics of » Faith
For I was ashamed to require of the king, soldiers and horsemen, to help us against the enemy in the way. For we had said unto the king, "The hand of our God is upon all them that seek him in goodness, and his violence and wrath is upon all them that forsake him."
Fools » Characteristics of » Reveal their folly
but they shall prevail no longer. For their madness shall be uttered unto all men as theirs was.
For where much carefulness is, there are many dreams: and where many words are, there men may hear fools.
He that hath understanding can hide his wisdom; but an indiscreet heart telleth out his foolishness.
A wise tongue commendeth knowledge; a foolish mouth babbleth out nothing but foolishness.
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only in those things wherein his heart rejoiceth.
Fools » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
But God said unto him, 'Thou fool, this night will they fetch away thy soul again from thee. Then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided?'
Take heed therefore that ye walk circumspectly - not as fools, but as wise -
And the Lord said to him, "Now do ye, O Pharisees, make clean the outside of the cup, and of the platter: but your inward parts are full of ravening and wickedness. Ye fools: did not he that made that which is without, make that which is within also?
When they counted themselves wise, they became fools
Fools » Characteristics of » Self-confidence
Be not hastily angry in thy mind, for wrath resteth in the bosom of a fool.
He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool; but he that dealeth wisely, shall be safe.
Fools » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
The deceitful maketh a nest, but bringeth forth no young: He cometh by riches, but not righteously. In the midst of his life must he leave them behind him, and at the last be found a very fool.
And whosoever heareth of me these sayings, and doeth them not the same, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
Fools » Characteristics of » Slander
He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that speaketh slander, is a fool.
Fools » Characteristics of » Despising instruction
A fool despiseth his father's correction; but he that taketh heed when he is reproved, shall have the more understanding.
Fools » Characteristics of » Mocking at sin
Fools make but a sport of sin; but there is favourable love among the righteous.
Fools » Characteristics of » Meddlesomeness
It is a man's honour to keep himself from strife; but they that have pleasure in brawling, are fools every one.
Fools » Characteristics of » Contentiousness
A fool's lips are ever brawling, and his mouth provoketh unto battle.
Fools » Characteristics of » Atheism
{To the Chanter, upon Mahalath, an instruction of David} The foolish bodies say in their hearts, "Tush, there is no God." Corrupt are they, and become abominable in their wickednesses, there is not one that doeth good.
isaac » Characteristics of » Peaceableness
And the herdsmen of Gerar did strive with Isaac's herdsmen, saying, "The water is ours." Then called he the well Esek, because they strove with him. Then digged they another well, and they strove for that also. Therefore called he it Sitnah. And then he departed thence, and digged another well for the which they strove not: therefore called he it Rehoboth, saying, "The LORD hath now made us room, and we are increased upon the earth."
isaac » Characteristics of » Submission
And Abraham took the wood of the sacrifice and laid it upon Isaac his son, and took fire in his hand and a knife. And they went both of them together. Then spake Isaac unto Abraham his father and said, "My father?" And he answered, "Here am I, my son." And he said, "See, here is fire and wood, but where is the sheep for sacrifice?" And Abraham said, "My son, God will provide him a sheep for sacrifice." So went they both together. read more.
And when they came unto the place which God showed him, Abraham made an altar there and dressed the wood, and bound Isaac his son and laid him on the altar, above upon the wood.
And when they came unto the place which God showed him, Abraham made an altar there and dressed the wood, and bound Isaac his son and laid him on the altar, above upon the wood.
isaac » Characteristics of » Affection
Then Isaac brought her in to his mother Sara's tent, and took Rebekah and she became his wife, and he loved her: and so was Isaac comforted over his mother.
isaac » Characteristics of » A man of faith
In faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, as concerning things to come.
isaac » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness
And then he built an altar there and called upon the name of the LORD, and there pitched his tent. And there Isaac's servants digged a well.
isaac » Characteristics of » Meditation
and was gone out to walk in his meditations before the even tide. And he lift up his eyes and looked, and behold the camels were coming.
isaac » Characteristics of » Imitated his father's sin
And the men of the place asked him of his wife, and he said that she was his sister: for he feared to call her his wife lest the men of the place should have killed him for her sake, because she was beautiful to the eye.
James » Characteristics of » Regarded by many as one of the leaders of the church at jerusalem
And on the morrow, Paul went in with us unto James. And all the elders came together.
And when they held their peace, James answered, saying, "Men and brethren hearken unto me;
James » Characteristics of » Possibly was won by the appearance of the lord after his resurrection
James » Characteristics of » After the resurrection joined the disciples
These all continued with one accord, in prayer, and supplication with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.
James » Characteristics of » Also author of the epistle of james (?)
James, the servant of God, and of the Lord Jesus Christ, sendeth greeting to the twelve tribes which are scattered here and there.
James » Characteristics of » Slow to accept Christ
For as yet his brethren believed not in him.
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Called the "forerunner" of Christ
And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the unbelievers to the wisdom of the just men: to make the people ready for the Lord."
Behold, I send my messenger which shall prepare the way before me. And suddenly shall the Lord whom ye seek, come unto his temple, and the messenger of the covenant whom ye desire. Behold, he cometh saith the LORD Sabaoth.
For this is he, of whom it is written, 'Behold, I send my messenger before thy face which shall prepare thy way before thee.'
And thou child, shalt be called the prophet of the highest, for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord, to prepare his ways:
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Honoured by Christ
Verily I say unto you, Among the children of women arose there not a greater than John the Baptist: Notwithstanding, he that is least in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than he.
When the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people of John, "What went ye out for to see into the wilderness? Went ye to see a reed shaken with the wind? But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously appareled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts. But what went ye forth to see? A prophet? Yea I say to you, and more than a prophet. read more.
This is he of whom it is written, 'Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, to prepare thy way before thee.'
This is he of whom it is written, 'Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, to prepare thy way before thee.'
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Courage
For John said unto him, "It is not lawful for thee to have her."
When he saw many of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, "O generation of vipers, who hath taught you to flee from the vengeance to come?
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Humility
and preached, saying, "A stronger than I cometh after me, whose shoe latchet I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.
And this is the record of John: When the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem, to ask him, "What art thou?" And he confessed, and denied not, and said plainly, "I am not Christ." And they asked him, "What then? Art thou Elijah?" And he said, "I am not." Art thou that prophet? And he answered, "No." read more.
Then said they unto him, "What art thou, that we may give an answer to them that sent us? What sayest thou of thy self?" He said, "I am the voice of a crier in the wilderness, make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Isaiah."
Then said they unto him, "What art thou, that we may give an answer to them that sent us? What sayest thou of thy self?" He said, "I am the voice of a crier in the wilderness, make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Isaiah."
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Suffered martyrdom
And sent and beheaded John in the prison,
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Obedience
Jesus answered and said to him, "Let it be so now, for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he suffered him.
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Self-denial
This John had his garment of camel's hair, and a girdle of a skin about his loins; his meat was locusts and wild honey.
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Did no miracle
And many resorted unto him, and said, "John did no miracle: But all things that John spake of this man are true."
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Burning zeal
He was a burning, and a shining light; and ye would for a season have rejoiced in his light.
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Holiness
For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man, and a holy, and gave him reverence; And when he heard him he did many things, and heard him gladly.
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Powerful preacher
And all the land of Jewry, and they of Jerusalem went out unto him, and were all baptised of him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.
Joseph » Characteristics of » Of arimathea
When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea named Joseph, which same also was Jesus' disciple.
And behold, there was a man named Joseph, a councilor: and was a good man and a just;
Joseph » Characteristics of » Charitableness
Then Joseph her husband, being a perfect man, and loath to make an example of her, was minded to put her away secretly.
Joseph » Characteristics of » Obedience
Joseph » Characteristics of » Faith
And Joseph, as soon as he awoke out of sleep, did as the angel of the Lord bade him, and took his wife unto him:
Joseph » Characteristics of » Faithfulness to religious duty
Joseph » Characteristics of » Or barsabas
And they appointed two: Joseph called Barsabbas, whose surname was Justus, and Matthias.
Joshua » Characteristics of » Spiritual mindedness
And Joshua said unto the people, "Purify yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD shall show wonders among you."
Joshua » Characteristics of » Faith
And Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, which were of them that searched the land, rent their clothes and spake unto all the company of the children of Israel, saying, "The land which we walked through to search it, is a very good land. If the LORD have lust to us, he will bring us into this land and give it us, which is a land that floweth with milk and honey.
Joshua » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
save Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite, and Joshua the son of Nun, for they have followed me continually.'
Joshua » Characteristics of » Obedience
and had left no breath remaining. As the LORD commanded Joshua, and even so did Joshua: and diminished no word of all that the LORD commanded Moses.
Joshua » Characteristics of » Decision
But if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, then choose you this day, whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served, that were on the other side of the water, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land, ye dwelt. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."
Joshua » Characteristics of » Courage
And Joshua said unto them, "Fear not, nor dread: But be strong and pluck up your hearts, for so shall the LORD serve all your enemies against which ye fight."
Joshua » Characteristics of » Godly reverence
And he answered, "Nay, but I am the captain of the host of the LORD and am now come." And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and did reverence, and said unto him, "What sayeth my Lord unto his servant?"
Judas » Characteristics of » Jude, or lebbaeus, surnamed thaddaeus, brother of the apostle james
Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus, otherwise called Thaddeus;
And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon of Canaan,
And when they were come in, they went up into a parlour, where abode both Peter and James, John and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon Zealotes, and Judas James' son.
Judas said unto him - not Judas Iscariot - "Lord what is the cause that thou wilt show thyself unto us, and not unto the world?"
Judas » Characteristics of » Treachery
While he yet spake: behold, there came a company: and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and pressed nigh unto Jesus to kiss him. And Jesus said unto him, "Judas, betrayest thou the son of man with a kiss?"
And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went away unto the high priests, to betray him unto them.
Judas » Characteristics of » Remorse
And the same hath now possessed a plot of ground with the reward of iniquity. And when he was hanged, burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.
Then when Judas, which betrayed him, saw that he was condemned, he repented himself; and brought again the thirty plates of silver to the chief priests and elders, saying, "I have sinned, betraying the innocent blood." And they said, "What is that to us? see thou 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 brethren be called, James and Joseph and Simon and Judas?
Is not this that carpenter: Mary's son, the brother of James, and Joseph and of Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?" And they were offended by the reason of him.
Judas » Characteristics of » Avariciousness
Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, and said, "What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you?" And they appointed unto him thirty pieces of silver.
Judas » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
"Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?" This said he, not that he cared for the poor: but because he was a thief, and kept the bag, and bare that which was given.
Judas » Characteristics of » Barsabas
Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole congregation, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They sent Judas, called also Barsabbas, and Silas, which were chief men among the brethren:
Judas » Characteristics of » Of galilee
After this man arose there up one Judas of Galilee, in the time when tribute began, and drew away much people after him. He also perished: and all, even as many as harkened to him, are scattered abroad.
Judas » Characteristics of » A disciple
And the Lord said to him, "Arise, and go into the street which is called straight, and seek in the house of Judas after one called Saul of the city of Tarsus. For behold, he prayeth;
Judas » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
This said he, not that he cared for the poor: but because he was a thief, and kept the bag, and bare that which was given.
Lions » Characteristics of
And the men of the city said unto him the seventh day before the sun went down, "What is sweeter than honey? And what is stronger than a Lion?" Then said he unto them, "If ye had not ploughed with my calf, ye had not found out my riddle."
By the reason whereof, the best men thou hast whose hearts are as the hearts of lions, shall shrink thereat. For all Israel knoweth that thy father is a man, and that they which be with him be children of activity.
Thou huntest me out, being in heaviness, as it were a lion, and troublest me out of measure.
like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a lion's whelp, lurking in secret places.
For thus hath the LORD spoken unto me, "Like as the lion or lion's whelps roareth upon the prey that he hath gotten, and is not afraid though the multitude of shepherds cry out upon him, neither abashed for all the heap of them: So shall the LORD of Hosts come down from the mount Zion, and defend his hill.
But the lion spoiled enough for his young ones, and devoured for his lioness: he filled his dens with his prey, and his dwelling place with that he had ravished.
Mary » Characteristics of » Magdalene
When Jesus was risen, the morrow after the Sabbath day he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he cast seven devils.
The Sabbath day, at even, which dawneth the morrow after the Sabbath, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the sepulchre.
And also certain women, which were healed of evil spirits, and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,
Among which was Mary Magdalene; and Mary the mother of James and the mother of Joseph; and the mother of Zebedee's children.
Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken such things unto her.
Mary » Characteristics of » Faith and piety
And Mary said, "My soul magnifieth the Lord. And my spirit rejoiceth in God my saviour: For he hath looked on the poor degree of his handmaiden. Behold, now from henceforth shall all generations call me blessed. read more.
For he that is mighty hath done to me great things, and holy is his name. And his mercy is always on them that fear him, throughout all generations. He showeth strength with his arm, he scattereth them that are proud in the imagination of their hearts. He putteth Down the mighty from their seats, and hath exalted them of low degree. He hath filled the hungry with good things: And sendeth away the rich empty. He remembereth mercy: and helpeth his servant Israel. Even as he promised to our fathers, Abraham and to his seed forever."
For he that is mighty hath done to me great things, and holy is his name. And his mercy is always on them that fear him, throughout all generations. He showeth strength with his arm, he scattereth them that are proud in the imagination of their hearts. He putteth Down the mighty from their seats, and hath exalted them of low degree. He hath filled the hungry with good things: And sendeth away the rich empty. He remembereth mercy: and helpeth his servant Israel. Even as he promised to our fathers, Abraham and to his seed forever."
Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal confidence
And when the wine failed, Jesus' mother said unto him, "They have no wine." Jesus said unto her, "Woman, what have I to do with thee? Mine hour is not yet come." His mother said unto the ministers, "Whatsoever he sayeth unto you, do it."
Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal love
There stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene.
Mary » Characteristics of » Spiritual mindedness
And he went with them, and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. But his mother kept all these things in her heart.
Mary » Characteristics of » Submission
And Mary said, "Behold the handmaiden of the Lord, be it unto me even as thou hast said." And the angel departed from her.
miriam » Characteristics of » Ambitious
And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses, because of his wife the Ethiopian which he had taken: for he had taken a Ethiopian to wife. And they said, "Doth the LORD speak only through Moses? Doth he not speak also by us?" And the LORD heard it.
miriam » Characteristics of » Vigorous and musical in later years
And Miriam sang before them, "Sing ye unto the LORD, for he is become glorious indeed! The horse and his rider hath he overthrown in the sea!"
miriam » Characteristics of » Alert in youth
Then said his sister unto Pharaoh's daughter, "Shall I go and call unto thee a nurse of the Hebrew's women, to nurse the child?"
miriam » Characteristics of » Regarded as a leader in israel
Because I brought thee from the land of Egypt, and delivered thee out of the house of bondage? Because I made Moses, Aaron, and Miriam to lead thee?
Paul » Characteristics of » Joy
as sorrowing and yet always merry, as poor and yet make many rich, as having nothing and yet possessing all things.
At midnight, Paul and Silas prayed, and lauded God. And the prisoners heard them.
I am very bold over you, and rejoice greatly in you. I am filled with comfort and am joyous in all our tribulations.
Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice.
Paul » Characteristics of » Earnestness
For I have wished myself to be cursed from Christ, for my brethren and my kinsmen as pertaining to the flesh:
Therefore awake and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one of you, both night and day with tears.
For many walk - of whom I have told you often, and now tell you weeping - that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ,
Paul » Characteristics of » Love
My love be with you all in Christ Jesus, Amen. {The end of the First Epistle unto the Corinthians, Sent from Philippi, by Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, and Timothy.}
For in great affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears: not to make you sorry, but that ye might perceive the love which I have most specially unto you.
Paul » Characteristics of » Courage
And as he preached of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come; Felix trembled, and answered, "Thou hast done enough at this time: depart. When I have a convenient time, I will send for thee."
And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, "Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman and uncondemned?"
The keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, "The officers have sent word to loose you. Now therefore get you hence and go in peace." Then said Paul unto them, "They have beaten us, openly un-condemned, for all that we are Romans, and have cast us into prison: and now would they send us away privily? Nay not so, but let them come themselves and fetch us out."
Paul » Characteristics of » Industry
Ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail. For we laboured day and night, because we would not be grievous unto any of you, and preached unto you the gospel of God.
Ye know well that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Then Paul answered, and said, "What do ye weeping, and breaking mine heart? I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."
But the things that were vantage unto me I counted loss for Christ's sake. Yea I think all things but loss for that excellent knowledge's sake of Christ Jesus my Lord. For whom I have counted all thing loss, and do judge them but dung, that I might win Christ, and might be found in him, not having mine own righteousness which is of the law: But that which springeth of the faith which is in Christ. I mean, the righteousness which cometh of God through faith read more.
in knowing him, and the virtue of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his passions, that I might be conformable unto his death, if by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not as though I had already attained to it, either were already perfect: but I follow, if that I may comprehend that, wherein I am comprehended of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself that I have gotten it: but one thing I say: I forget that which is behind me, and stretch myself unto that which is before me; and press unto that mark appointed, to obtain the reward of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
in knowing him, and the virtue of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his passions, that I might be conformable unto his death, if by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not as though I had already attained to it, either were already perfect: but I follow, if that I may comprehend that, wherein I am comprehended of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself that I have gotten it: but one thing I say: I forget that which is behind me, and stretch myself unto that which is before me; and press unto that mark appointed, to obtain the reward of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Paul » Characteristics of » Self-sacrifice
in death often. Of the Jews, five times received I, every time, forty stripes, save one. Thrice was I beaten with rods. I was once stoned. I suffered thrice shipwreck. Night and day have I been in the deep of the sea. In journeying often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers; in jeopardies of mine own nation, in jeopardies among the heathen. I have been in perils in cities, in perils in wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; read more.
in labour and travail, in watching often, in hunger, in thirst, in fastings often, in cold and in nakedness. And beside the things which outwardly happen unto me, I am cumbered daily and do care for all congregations. Who is sick: and I am not sick? Who is hurt in the faith: and my heart burneth not? If I must needs rejoice, I will rejoice of mine infirmities. The God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not. In the city of Damascus, the governor of the people under king Aretas, laid watch in the city of the Damascenes, and would have caught me, and at a window was I let down in a basket through the wall, and so escaped his hands.
in labour and travail, in watching often, in hunger, in thirst, in fastings often, in cold and in nakedness. And beside the things which outwardly happen unto me, I am cumbered daily and do care for all congregations. Who is sick: and I am not sick? Who is hurt in the faith: and my heart burneth not? If I must needs rejoice, I will rejoice of mine infirmities. The God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not. In the city of Damascus, the governor of the people under king Aretas, laid watch in the city of the Damascenes, and would have caught me, and at a window was I let down in a basket through the wall, and so escaped his hands.
Paul » Characteristics of » Tact
For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all men, that I might win the more. And unto the Jews, I became as a Jew, to win the Jews. To them that were under the law, was I made as though I had been under the law, to win them that were under the law. To them that were without law, became I as though I had been without law - when I was not without law as pertaining to God, but under a law as concerning Christ - to win them that were without law. read more.
To the weak became I as weak, to win the weak. In all thing I fashioned myself to all men, to save, at the leastway, some.
To the weak became I as weak, to win the weak. In all thing I fashioned myself to all men, to save, at the leastway, some.
Paul » Characteristics of » Patience
Yet the tokens of an apostle were wrought among you with all patience; with signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.
Paul » Characteristics of » Faithfulness
I have fought a good fight, and have fulfilled my course, and have kept the faith. From henceforth is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord that is a righteous judge shall give me at that day: not to me only: but unto all them that love his coming.
Paul » Characteristics of » Endurance
Herefore I suffer all things, for the elects' sakes, that they might also obtain that salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
Paul » Characteristics of » Steadfastness
But none of those things move me. Neither is my life dear unto myself; that I might fulfill my course with joy, and the ministration which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Verse Concepts
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By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed to go out into a place which he should afterward receive to inheritance, and he went out, not knowing whither he should go. By faith he removed into the land that was promised him, as into a strange country, and dwelt in tabernacles: and so did Isaac, and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. For he looked for a city having a foundation, whose builder and maker is God. read more.
Through faith Sarah also received strength to be with child, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful which had promised. And therefore sprang thereof one - and of one which was as good as dead - so many in multitude, as the stars of the sky, and as the sand of the sea shore which is innumerable. And they all died in faith, and received not the promises: but saw them afar off, and believed them, and saluted them: and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. They that say such things, declare that they seek a country. Also, if they had been mindful of that country, from whence they came out, they had leisure to have returned again. But now they desire a better, that is to say a heavenly. Wherefore God is not ashamed of them, even to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
Through faith Sarah also received strength to be with child, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful which had promised. And therefore sprang thereof one - and of one which was as good as dead - so many in multitude, as the stars of the sky, and as the sand of the sea shore which is innumerable. And they all died in faith, and received not the promises: but saw them afar off, and believed them, and saluted them: and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. They that say such things, declare that they seek a country. Also, if they had been mindful of that country, from whence they came out, they had leisure to have returned again. But now they desire a better, that is to say a heavenly. Wherefore God is not ashamed of them, even to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
Queens » Characteristics of » Sheba, queen of
And the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon and came to prove him with riddles at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and with camels that bare sweet odours and plenty of gold and precious stone. And when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.
And the queen of Sheba heard of the wisdom of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, and came to prove him with riddles.
The queen of the south shall rise at the day of judgment with this generation, and shall condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the world, to hear the wisdom of Solomon. And behold, a greater than Solomon is here.
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Brought trouble into the home by teaching her son deception
And she went and fetched goodly raiment of her eldest son Esau which she had in the house with her, and put them upon Jacob her youngest son, and she put the skins upon his hands and upon the smooth of his neck. And she put the meat and bread which she had made in the hand of her son Jacob.
Rebekah » Characteristics of » A woman of decision
And they said, "Let us call the damsel, and wit what she saith to the matter." And they called forth Rebekah and said unto her, "Wilt thou go with this man?" And she said, "Yea."
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Hospitable
and said moreover unto him, "We have litter and provender enough and also room to lodge in."
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Modest
and said unto the servant, "What man is this that cometh against us in the field?" And the servant said, "It is my master." And then she took her mantle, and put it about her.
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Industrious
And when she had given him drink, she said, "I will draw water for thy camels also, until they have drunk enough."
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Beautiful
The damsel was very fair to look upon, and yet a maid and unknown of man. And she went down to the well and filled her pitcher and came up again.
Religion » Characteristics of » False profession
These come unto thee, after the manner of a great people: yea, my people sit down before thee, and hear thy words, but they do not thereafter: for in their mouths they show themselves, as though they were fervent, but their heart goeth after their own covetous lucre. And as a ballad that hath a sweet tune, and is pleasant to sing, so shalt thou be unto them: thy words shall they hear, but they will not do thereafter.
They confess that they know God: but with the deeds they deny him and are abominable, and disobedient, and unto all good works discommendable.
"Not all they that say unto me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter in to the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth my father's will which is in heaven.
Venomous lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
My little children, let us not love in word, nor with the tongue: but with the deed, and of a truth:
And they remembered that God was their strength, and that the high God was their redeemer. Nevertheless, they did but flatter him with their mouths, and dissembled with him in their tongues.
Hear this, O thou house of Jacob; ye that are called by the name of Israel, and are come out of one stock with Judah; which swear by the name of the LORD, and bear witness by the God of Israel - but not with truth and right.
He answered and said unto them, "Well prophesied hath Isaiah of you hypocrites as it is written, 'This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.'
Religion » Characteristics of » Legalism
And he said, "I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia: nevertheless yet brought up in this city, at the feet of Gamaliel, and informed diligently in the law of the fathers, and was fervent minded to Godward, as ye all are this same day,
The same, Paul would that he should go forth with him, and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters, for they knew all that his father was a Greek.
And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, "Thou seest brother, how many thousand Jews there are which believe, and they are all zealous over the law.
And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, "Why do ye that which is not lawful to be done on the Sabbath days?"
and prevailed in the Jews' law, above many of my companions, which were of mine own nation, and was a much more fervent maintainer of the traditions of the elders.
Then arose there up certain of the sect of the Pharisees, which did believe: saying that it was needful to circumcise them and to command them to keep the law of Moses.
And the Pharisees said unto him, "Behold, why do they on the Sabbath day that which is not lawful?"
And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the Sabbath day, and said unto the people, "There are six days in the week, in which men ought to work, in them come and be healed, and not on the Sabbath day."
The Jews therefore said unto him that was made whole, "It is the Sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed."
For I bear them record, that they have a fervent mind to Godward, but not according to knowledge.
Religion » Characteristics of » Ceremonialism
But now, seeing ye know God - yea rather are known of God - how is it that ye turn again unto the weak and beggarly ceremonies, whereunto again ye desire afresh to be in bondage?
And when they come from the market, except they wash themselves they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have taken upon them to observe, as the washing of cups and cruses, and of brazen vessels, and of tables.
Now therefore, why tempt ye God, that ye would put a yoke on the disciples necks which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and wrap not yourselves again in the yoke of bondage.
Wherefore, if ye be dead with Christ from ordinances of the world: Why as though ye yet lived in the world, are ye led with traditions of them that say
with meats only and drinks, and divers washings, and justifyings of the flesh, which were ordained until the time of reformation.
Walk » Characteristics of » Sinful
For it is sufficient for us that we have spent the time that is past of the life, after the will of the gentiles; walking in wantonness, lusts, drunkenness, in eating, drinking, and in abominable idolatry.
in the which, in time past, ye walked, according to the course of this world, and after the governor that ruleth in the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of unbelief,
namely, them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise the rulers. Presumptuous are they, and stubborn, and fear not to speak evil of them that are in authority;
For many walk - of whom I have told you often, and now tell you weeping - that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ,
This first understand: that there shall come in the last days mockers, which will walk after their own lusts
But they were not obedient. They inclined not their ears thereunto, but went after their own imaginations and after the motions of their own wicked heart: and so turned themselves away, and converted not unto me.
so that when he heareth the words of this curse, he bless himself in his heart saying, 'I shall have peace; I will therefore work after the lust of mine own heart, that the drunken may perish with the thirsty.'
how that they told you that there should be beguilers in the last time, which should walk after their own ungodly lusts.
Walk » Characteristics of » Walking in truth
Lead me in thy way, O LORD, that I may walk in thy truth: O let my heart delight in fearing thy name.
I rejoiced greatly, that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment of the father.
I rejoiced greatly when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, how thou in truth walkest.
Walk » Characteristics of » Caution
Take heed therefore that ye walk circumspectly - not as fools, but as wise -
As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, even so walk rooted and built in him,
Walk » Characteristics of » New life
We are buried with him by baptism for to die: That likewise as Christ was raised up from death by the glory of the father: even so we also should walk in a new life.
There is, then, no damnation to them which are in Christ Jesus: which walk not after the flesh but after the spirit:
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Walk » Characteristics of » Faith
For we walk in faith and see not.
Walk » Characteristics of » Spirituality
I say, walk in the spirit, and fulfil not the lusts of the flesh.
Walk » Characteristics of » Consistency
I therefore which am in bonds for the Lord's sake, exhort you, that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
Walk » Characteristics of » Love
and walk in love even as Christ loved us, and gave himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice of a sweet savour to God.
Walk » Characteristics of » Christlikeness
He that saith he bideth in him, ought to walk even as he walked.
Walk » Characteristics of » Illumination
but and if we walk in light even as he is in light, then have we fellowship together, and the blood of Jesus Christ his son cleanseth us from all sin.
The wicked » Characteristics of
For they cannot sleep, except they have first done some mischief: neither take they any rest, except they have first done some harm.
unkind, trucebreakers, stubborn, false accusers, rioters, fierce, despisers of them which are good,
Alas for this sinful nation, which are expert in blasphemies; a seed of ungracious people, corrupt in their ways. They have forsaken the LORD; they have provoked the holy one of Israel unto anger, and are gone backward.
who have whet their tongue like a sword, and shoot out their arrows, even bitter words,
They are raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame. They are wandering stars, to whom is reserved the mist of darkness forever.
Thou lovest ungraciousness more than good, to talk of lies more than righteousness. Selah.
For there is no faithfulness in their mouths; they dissemble in their hearts. Their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.
The ungodly layeth wait for the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
But the wicked are like the raging sea, that cannot rest; whose water foameth with the mire and gravel.
Wickedness » Characteristics of
For they cannot sleep, except they have first done some mischief: neither take they any rest, except they have first done some harm.
unkind, trucebreakers, stubborn, false accusers, rioters, fierce, despisers of them which are good,
Alas for this sinful nation, which are expert in blasphemies; a seed of ungracious people, corrupt in their ways. They have forsaken the LORD; they have provoked the holy one of Israel unto anger, and are gone backward.
who have whet their tongue like a sword, and shoot out their arrows, even bitter words,
They are raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame. They are wandering stars, to whom is reserved the mist of darkness forever.
Thou lovest ungraciousness more than good, to talk of lies more than righteousness. Selah.
For there is no faithfulness in their mouths; they dissemble in their hearts. Their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.
The ungodly layeth wait for the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
But the wicked are like the raging sea, that cannot rest; whose water foameth with the mire and gravel.
Women » Characteristics of » Subjection of
And unto the woman he said, "I will surely increase thy sorrow and make thee oft with child, and with pain shalt thou be delivered: And thy lusts shall pertain unto thy husband and he shall rule thee."
I would ye knew that Christ is the head of every man; and the man is the woman's head; and God is Christ's head.
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Let your wives keep silence in the congregations. For it is not permitted unto them to speak: but let them be under obedience, as saith the law.
Women: submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
Likewise, let the wives be in subjection to their husbands, that even they which believe not the word, may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives:
For after this manner in the old time did the holy women which trusted in God tire themselves, and were obedient to their husbands,
Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » A murderess
And then Jezebel his wife came to him, and said unto him, "Why art thou so froward, that thou eatest no meat?" And he said unto her, "I spake unto Naboth the Jezreelite, and said unto him, 'Give me thy vineyard for silver, or else if thou wilt, I will give thee another vineyard for it.' And he said, 'I will not give thee my vineyard.'" Then said Jezebel his wife unto him, "What a goodly kingdom were thou able to make in Israel? Up, and eat meat and set thine heart at rest, for I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite." read more.
And she wrote a letter in Ahab's name and sealed it with his seal, and sent it unto the elders and chief men of his city that dwelt where Naboth dwelt. And she wrote in the letter, saying, "Proclaim fasting and set Naboth on high among the people, and set two unthrifties before him, and let them testify against him, saying, 'Thou didst curse both God and the king.' And upon that carry him out and stone him to death." And the elders and nobles of his city, which dwelt in his city, did as Jezebel had sent unto them, and as it was written in the letter which she had sent unto them. They proclaimed fasting, and set Naboth on high among the people, and there came in two unthrifty persons and sat before him. And the two unthrifty persons witnessed against Naboth before the people, saying, "Naboth did curse God and the king." And upon that they carried him out of the city and stoned him with stones to death.
And she wrote a letter in Ahab's name and sealed it with his seal, and sent it unto the elders and chief men of his city that dwelt where Naboth dwelt. And she wrote in the letter, saying, "Proclaim fasting and set Naboth on high among the people, and set two unthrifties before him, and let them testify against him, saying, 'Thou didst curse both God and the king.' And upon that carry him out and stone him to death." And the elders and nobles of his city, which dwelt in his city, did as Jezebel had sent unto them, and as it was written in the letter which she had sent unto them. They proclaimed fasting, and set Naboth on high among the people, and there came in two unthrifty persons and sat before him. And the two unthrifty persons witnessed against Naboth before the people, saying, "Naboth did curse God and the king." And upon that they carried him out of the city and stoned him with stones to death.
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Met a terrible death
And he said, "Throw her down." And they threw her down. And he sprinkled of her blood upon the walls and on the horses, and trod her under foot. And then when he was come in and had eaten and drunk, he said, "Go and visit, I pray you, yonder cursed creature; and bury her, for she is a king's daughter." And when they came to bury her, they found no more of her, than the skull and the two feet and the two hands.
Women » Characteristics of » Rights of
And the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Heber the son of Gilead, the son of Machir the son of Manasseh, of the kindreds of Manasseh the son of Joseph - whose names were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah and Tirzah - came and stood before Moses and Eleazar the priest and before the lords and all the multitude in the door of the tabernacle of witness, saying, "Our father died in the wilderness, and was not among the company of them that gathered themselves together against the LORD in the congregation of Korah: But died in his own sin, and had no sons. read more.
Wherefore should the name of our father's be taken away from among his kindred, because he had no son? Give unto us a possession among the brethren of our father." And Moses brought their cause before the LORD. And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, "The daughters of Zelophehad speak right: thou shalt give them a possession to inherit among their father's brethren, and shalt turn the inheritance of their father unto them. And speak unto the children of Israel saying, 'If a man die and have no son, ye shall turn his inheritance unto his daughter.
Wherefore should the name of our father's be taken away from among his kindred, because he had no son? Give unto us a possession among the brethren of our father." And Moses brought their cause before the LORD. And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, "The daughters of Zelophehad speak right: thou shalt give them a possession to inherit among their father's brethren, and shalt turn the inheritance of their father unto them. And speak unto the children of Israel saying, 'If a man die and have no son, ye shall turn his inheritance unto his daughter.
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Idolatrous Women
But now send and gather to me all Israel unto mount Carmel; and the Prophets of Baal, four hundred and fifty; and the Prophets of the groves; four hundred, which eat of Jezebel's table.
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Incited her husband to evil
For there was none at all like Ahab, that was so utterly given to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, and that because Jezebel his wife pricked him forward.
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Revengeful
Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, "So do God to me, and so thereto, except I make thy soul like one of theirs by tomorrow this time."
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Vain
And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it, and starched her eyes and attired her head and looked out at a window.
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Patriotism
And Esther spake yet more before the king, and fell down at his feet, and besought him, that he would put away the wickedness of Haman the Agagite, and his device that he had imagined against the Jews. And the king held out the golden scepter unto Esther. Then rose Esther, and stood before the king, and said, "If it please the king, and if I have found grace in his sight, and if it be convenient for the king, and if it be accepted in his sight, then let it be written, that the letters of the device of Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, may be called again: which letters he wrote, to destroy the Jews in all the king's lands. read more.
For how can I see the evil that shall happen unto my people? And how can I look upon the destruction of my kindred?"
For how can I see the evil that shall happen unto my people? And how can I look upon the destruction of my kindred?"
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Self-denial and heroism
'Go thou thy way then, and gather together all the Jews that are found at Susa, and fast ye for me, that ye eat not and drink not in three days, neither day nor night. I and my damsels will fast likewise, and so will I go in to the king contrary to the commandment: if I perish, I perish.'"
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Beauty
and he nourished Hadassah, that is Esther, his uncle's daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and she was a fair and beautiful damsel. And when her father and mother died, Mordecai received her as his own daughter.
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Tact
if I have found grace in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to give me my petition, and to fulfill my request, then let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I shall prepare for them, and so will I do tomorrow as the king hath said."
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Courage
Esther said, "The enemy and adversary is this wicked Haman." As for Haman, he was exceedingly afraid before the king and the queen.
Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Divine
He that loveth me not, keepeth not my sayings. And the words which ye hear are not mine, but the father's, which sent me.
If any man teach otherwise, and is not content with the wholesome words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine of godliness,
Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Words of judgment
He that refuseth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him. The words that I have spoken, they shall judge him in the last day.
Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Imperishable
Heaven and earth shall pass, but my words shall not pass.
Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Incomparable
Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Life-giving
Then Simon Peter answered him, "Master, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life;
Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Spiritual
It is the spirit that quickeneth, the flesh profiteth nothing. The words that I speak unto you are spirit and life.
Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Gracious
And all they bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words, which proceeded out of his mouth, and said, "Is not this Joseph's son?"
Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Mighty
And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his preaching was with power.
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