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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Self-supporting
Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to give up working for our bread?
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Inspiring influence
Afterwards Barnabas left for Tarsus to look for Saul; And, when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And so it came about that, for a whole year, they attended the meetings of the Church there, and taught a large number of people; and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called 'Christians.'
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Trustworthy
So the disciples, without exception, determined, in proportion to their means, to send something to help the Brethren living in Judea. And this they did, sending it to the Officers of the Church by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Sympathy
A Levite of Cyprian birth, named Joseph, (who had received from the Apostles the additional name of 'Barnabas'--which means 'The Consoler,') Sold a farm that belonged to him, and brought the money and laid it at the Apostles' feet.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Broadmindedness
On his arrival in Jerusalem, Saul attempted to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, as they did not believe that he was really a disciple. Barnabas, however, taking him by the hand, brought him to the Apostles, and told them the whole story of how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord, and how the Lord had talked to him, and how in Damascus he had spoken out fearlessly in the Name of Jesus.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » spirit filled
For Barnabas was a good man and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith--and a large number of people took their stand on the Lord's side.
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Fine personal appearance (?)
So they called Barnabas 'Zeus,' and Paul 'Hermes,' because he took the lead in speaking;
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Gift of exhortation
On coming there he saw to his great joy these tokens of the loving-kindness of God, and encouraged them all to make up their minds to be faithful to the Lord--
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Adapted to missionary work
While they were engaged in the worship of the Lord and were fasting, the Holy Spirit said: "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have called them."
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Christ » Dying with surrendered life » Characteristics of
We recognize the truth that our old self was crucified with Christ, in order that the body, the stronghold of Sin, might be rendered powerless, so that we should no longer be slaves to Sin.
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I have been crucified with Christ. So it is no longer I that live, but it is Christ who lives in me; and, as for my present earthly life, I am living it by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
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Since, with Christ, you became dead to the puerile teaching of this world, why do you submit, as though your life were still that of the world,
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Scripture says-'For thy sake we are being killed all the day long, We are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.'
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Indeed, we who still live are continually being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the Life also of Jesus may be exhibited in our mortal nature.
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How true this saying is-- 'If we have shared his death, we shall also share his life.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 12 a warfare
Run the great race of the Faith, and win the Immortal Life. It was for this that you received the Call, and, in the presence of many witnesses, made the great profession of Faith.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 9 a service
Urge upon them to show kindness, to exhibit a wealth of good actions, to be open-handed and generous,
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 11 a walk
Since, therefore, you have received Jesus, the Christ, as your Lord, live your lives in union with him--
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 5 a character building
Everyone, therefore, that listens to this teaching of mine and acts upon it may be compared to a prudent man, who built his house upon the rock.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 4 a radiant life
Let your light so shine before the eyes of your fellow men, that, seeing your good actions, they may praise your Father who is in Heaven.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 8 an education
So Jesus went on to say to those Jews who had believed him: "If you remain constant to my Message, you are truly my disciples; And you find out the Truth, and the Truth will set you free."
Christianity » Characteristics of » 3 a new dress
Christianity » Characteristics of » 2 a growth
and advance in the love and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. All glory be to him now and for ever.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 13 a race
Seeing, therefore, that there is on every side of us such a throng of witnesses, let us also lay aside everything that hinders us, and the sin that clings about us, and run with patient endurance the race that lies before us,
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 10 a sacrifice
I entreat you, then, Brothers, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, for this is your rational worship.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 6 a fellowship
"How our hearts glowed," the disciples said to each other, "while he was talking to us on the road, and when he explained the Scriptures to us!"
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 14 a victory
because all that has received the new Life from God conquers the world. And this is the power that has conquered the world--our faith!
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 15 an assurance of immortality
And the Immortal Life is this--to know thee the one true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou has sent as thy Messenger.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 7 a sonship
But to all who did receive him he gave power to become Children of God--to those who believe in his Name.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 1 a new birth
"In truth I tell you," answered Jesus, "unless a man owes his birth to Water and Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Be watchful; stand firm in your faith; show yourselves men; be strong.
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For the future, find strength in your union with the Lord, and in the power which comes from his might.
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Do you, then, my Child, find strength in the help which comes from the union with Christ Jesus;
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
A soldier on active service, to please his superior officer, always avoids entangling himself in the affairs of ordinary life.
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Call to mind those early days in which, after you had received the Light, you patiently underwent a long and painful conflict.
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The Dragon was enraged at the woman, and went to fight with the rest of her offspring-- those who lay to heart the commands of God and bear their testimony to Jesus; and he took his stand on the sea-shore.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
The weapons for our warfare are not earthly, but, under God, are powerful enough to pull down strongholds.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
This, then, is the charge that I lay upon you, Timothy, my Child, in accordance with what was predicted of you--Fight the good fight in the spirit of those predictions,
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » A fight of faith
Run the great race of the Faith, and win the Immortal Life. It was for this that you received the Call, and, in the presence of many witnesses, made the great profession of Faith.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Invisible foes
For ours is no struggle against enemies of flesh and blood, but against all the various Powers of Evil that hold sway in the Darkness around us, against the Spirits of Wickedness on high.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » An inward battle
But throughout my body I see a different law, one which is in conflict with the law accepted by my reason, and which endeavors to make me a prisoner to that law of Sin which exists throughout my body.
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Cornelius » Characteristics of » Obedience
When the angel, who had spoken to him, had gone, Cornelius called two menservants and a religious soldier, who was one of his constant attendants, And, after telling them the whole story, sent them to Jaffa.
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Spiritual work
And the day following he entered Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them, and had invited his relations and intimate friends to meet them.
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Spiritual receptivity
Accordingly I sent to you at once, and you have been so good as to come. And now we are all here in the presence of God, to listen to all that you have been instructed by the Lord to say."
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Cornelius » Characteristics of » Benevolence, prayerfulness
A religious man and one who reverenced God, with all his household. He was liberal in his charities to the people, and prayed to God constantly.
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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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So, too, Assistant-Officers should be serious and straightforward men, not given to taking much drink or to questionable money-making, but men who hold the deep truths of the Faith and have a clear conscience. They should be tested first, and only appointed to their Office if no objection is raised against them. read more.
It should be the same with the women. They should be serious, not gossips, sober, and trustworthy in all respects. Assistant-Officers should be faithful husbands, and men who rule their children and their households well. Those who have filled that post with honour gain for themselves an honorable position, as well as great confidence through the faith that they place in Christ Jesus.
It should be the same with the women. They should be serious, not gossips, sober, and trustworthy in all respects. Assistant-Officers should be faithful husbands, and men who rule their children and their households well. Those who have filled that post with honour gain for themselves an honorable position, as well as great confidence through the faith that they place in Christ Jesus.
Eli » Characteristics of » Unfaithfulness to stewardship
Eli » Characteristics of » Submission
Eli » Characteristics of » Spiritual solicitude
Eli » Characteristics of » Parental indulgence
Eli » Characteristics of » Tenderness with childhood
Eli » Characteristics of » Spiritual perception
-ezra » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness
-ezra » Characteristics of » Trustworthiness
-ezra » Characteristics of » A reformer
-ezra » Characteristics of » Self-denial
-ezra » Characteristics of » Faith
Fools » Characteristics of » Reveal their folly
They will not, however, make further progress; for their wicked folly will be plain to every one, just as that of Jannes and Jambres was.
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Fools » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
But God said to the man 'Fool! This very night your life is being demanded; and as for all you have prepared--who will have it?'
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Take great care, then, how you live--not unwisely but wisely,
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But the Master said to him: "You Pharisees do, it is true, clean the outside of the cup and of the plate, but inside you yourselves are filled with greed and wickedness. Fools! did not the maker of the outside make the inside too?
Professing to be wise, they showed themselves fools;
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Fools » Characteristics of » Self-confidence
Fools » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
And every one that listens to this teaching of mine and does not act upon it may be compared to a foolish man, who built his house on the sand.
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Fools » Characteristics of » Slander
Fools » Characteristics of » Despising instruction
Fools » Characteristics of » Mocking at sin
Fools » Characteristics of » Meddlesomeness
Fools » Characteristics of » Contentiousness
Fools » Characteristics of » Atheism
isaac » Characteristics of » Peaceableness
isaac » Characteristics of » Submission
isaac » Characteristics of » Affection
isaac » Characteristics of » A man of faith
It was faith that enabled Isaac to bless Jacob and Esau, even with regard to 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
And the next day Paul went with us to see James, and all the Officers of the Church were present.
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After they had finished speaking, James addressed the Council. "Brothers," he began, "hear what I have to say.
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James » Characteristics of » Possibly was won by the appearance of the lord after his resurrection
After that, he appeared to James, and then to all the Apostles.
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James » Characteristics of » After the resurrection joined the disciples
They all united in devoting themselves to Prayer, and so did some women, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
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James » Characteristics of » Also author of the epistle of james (?)
James, a Servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, greets The Twelve Tribes that are living abroad.
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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 shall go before him in the spirit and with the power of Elijah, 'to reconcile fathers to their children' and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, and so make ready for the Lord a people prepared for him."
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This is the man of whom Scripture says--'Behold, I am myself sending my Messenger before thy face, And he shall prepare thy way before thee.'
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And thou, Child, shalt be called Prophet of the Most High, For thou shalt go before the Lord to make ready his way,
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Honoured by Christ
I tell you, no one born of a woman has yet appeared who is greater than John the Baptist; and yet the lowliest in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.
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When John's messengers had left, Jesus, speaking to the crowds, began to say with reference to John: "What did you go out into the Wilderness to look at? A reed waving in the wind? If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in rich clothing? Why, those who are accustomed to fine clothes and luxury live in royal palaces. What then did you go to see? A Prophet? Yes, I tell you, and far more than a Prophet. read more.
This is the very man of whom Scripture says--'Behold, I am sending my Messenger before thy face, And he shall prepare thy way before thee.'
This is the very man of whom Scripture says--'Behold, I am sending my Messenger before thy face, And he shall prepare thy way before thee.'
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Courage
For John had said to him 'You have no right to be living with her.'
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When, however, John saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to receive his baptism, he said to them: "You brood of vipers! Who has prompted you to seek refuge from the coming judgment?
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Humility
And he proclaimed--"There is coming after me one more powerful than I, and I am not fit even to stoop down and unfasten his sandals.
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When the Jews sent some Priests and Levites to John from Jerusalem, to ask--"Who are you?", his statement was this: He confessed and did not deny it, he confessed--"I am not the Christ." "What then?" they asked. "Are you Elijah?" "No," he said, "I am not." "Are you 'the Prophet'?" He answered, "No." read more.
"Who then are you?" they continued; "tell us, that we may have some answer to give to those who have sent us. What do you say about yourself?" "I," he answered, "am--'The voice of one crying aloud in the Wilderness--"straighten the way of the Lord"', as the Prophet Isaiah said."
"Who then are you?" they continued; "tell us, that we may have some answer to give to those who have sent us. What do you say about yourself?" "I," he answered, "am--'The voice of one crying aloud in the Wilderness--"straighten the way of the Lord"', as the Prophet Isaiah said."
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Suffered martyrdom
He sent and beheaded John in the prison;
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Obedience
"Let it be so for the present," Jesus answered, "since it is fitting for us thus to satisfy every claim of religion." Upon this, John consented.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Self-denial
John wore clothing made of camels' hair, with a belt of leather round his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Did no miracle
"John gave no sign of his mission," they said; "but everything that he said about this man was true."
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Burning zeal
He was the 'Lamp that was burning' and shining, and you were ready to rejoice, for a time, in his light.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Holiness
Because Herod stood in fear of John, knowing him to be an upright and holy man, and protected him. He had listened to John, but still remained much perplexed, and yet he found pleasure in listening to him.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Powerful preacher
The whole of Judea, as well as all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, went out to him; and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Of arimathea
When evening had fallen, there came a rich man belonging to Ramah, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus.
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Now there was a man of the name of Joseph, who was a member of the Council, and who bore a good and upright character.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Charitableness
Her husband, Joseph, was a religious man and, being unwilling to expose her to contempt, resolved to put an end to their betrothal privately.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Obedience
Joseph awoke, and taking the child and his mother by night, went into Egypt,
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Faith
When Joseph awoke from his sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord had directed him.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Faithfulness to religious duty
Every year the child's parents used to go to Jerusalem at the Passover Festival.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Or barsabas
So they put forward two men, Joseph called Barsabas, whose other name was Justus, and Matthias;
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Joshua » Characteristics of » Spiritual mindedness
Joshua » Characteristics of » Faith
Joshua » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Joshua » Characteristics of » Obedience
Joshua » Characteristics of » Decision
Joshua » Characteristics of » Courage
Joshua » Characteristics of » Godly reverence
Judas » Characteristics of » Jude, or lebbaeus, surnamed thaddaeus, brother of the apostle james
Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax-gather; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;
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Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot,
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When they reached Jerusalem, they went to the upstairs room, where they were staying. There were there Peter, John, James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James.
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Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who proved a traitor.
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"What has happened, Master," said Judas (not Judas Iscariot), "that you are going to reveal yourself to us, and not to the world?"
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Judas » Characteristics of » Treachery
While he was still speaking, a crowd appeared in sight, led by the man called Judas, who was one of the Twelve. Judas approached Jesus, to kiss him; On which Jesus said to him: "Judas, is it by a kiss that you betray the Son of Man?"
After this, Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the Chief Priests, to betray Jesus to them.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Remorse
(This man had bought a piece of land with the price of his treachery; and, falling heavily, his body had burst open, and all his bowels protruded.
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Then Judas, who betrayed him, seeing that Jesus was condemned, repented of what he had done, and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the Chief Priests and Councillors. "I did wrong in betraying a good man to his death," he said. "What has that to do with us?" they replied. "You must see to that yourself."
Judas » Characteristics of » One of the brethren of Christ (?)
Is not he the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary, and his brothers James, and Joseph, and Simon, and Judas?
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Is not he the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother of James, and Joses, and Judas, and Simon? And are not his sisters, too, living here among us?" This proved a hindrance to their believing in him;
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Judas » Characteristics of » Avariciousness
It was then that one of the Twelve, named Judas Iscariot, made his way to the Chief Priests, And said "What are you willing to give me, if I betray Jesus to you?" The Priests 'weighed him out thirty pieces of silver' as payment.
Judas » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
"Why was not this perfume sold for thirty pounds, and the money given to poor people?" He said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and, being in charge of the purse, used to take what was put in it.
Judas » Characteristics of » Barsabas
It was then decided by the Apostles and the Officers, with the assent of the whole Church, to choose some of their number, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. Those chosen were Judas (called Barsabas) and Silas, who were leading men among the Brethren.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Of galilee
After him, Judas the Galilean appeared at the time of the census, and induced people to follow him; Yet he, too, perished and all his followers were dispersed.
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Judas » Characteristics of » A disciple
"Go at once," said the Lord, "to the 'Straight Street', and ask at Judas's house for a man named Saul, from Tarsus. He is at this moment praying,
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Judas » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
He said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and, being in charge of the purse, used to take what was put in it.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Magdalene
After his rising again, early on the first day of the week, Jesus appeared first of all to Mary of Magdala, from whom he had driven out seven demons.
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Mary of Magdala and Mary, the mother of Joseph, were watching to see where he was laid.
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After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary of Magdala and the other Mary had gone to look at the grave,
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As well as some women who had been cured of wicked spirits and of infirmities. They were Mary, known as Mary of Magdala (from whom seven demons had been expelled),
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Among them were Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebediah's sons.
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Mary of Magdala went and told the disciples that she had seen the Master, and that he had said this to her.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Faith and piety
And Mary said: "My soul exalts the Lord, My spirit delights in God my Savior; For he has remembered his servant in her lowliness; And from this hour all ages will count me happy! read more.
Great things has the Almighty done for me; And holy is his name. From age to age his mercy rests On those who reverence him. Mighty are the deeds of his arm; He scatters the proud with their own devices, He casts down princes from their thrones, and the lowly he uplifts, The hungry he loads with gifts, and the rich he sends empty away. He has stretched out his hand to his servant Israel, Ever mindful of his mercy (As he promised to our forefathers) For Abraham and his race for ever."
Great things has the Almighty done for me; And holy is his name. From age to age his mercy rests On those who reverence him. Mighty are the deeds of his arm; He scatters the proud with their own devices, He casts down princes from their thrones, and the lowly he uplifts, The hungry he loads with gifts, and the rich he sends empty away. He has stretched out his hand to his servant Israel, Ever mindful of his mercy (As he promised to our forefathers) For Abraham and his race for ever."
Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal confidence
And, when the wine ran short, his mother said to him: "They have no wine left." "What do you want with me?" answered Jesus. "My time has not come yet." His mother said to the servants: "Do whatever he tells you."
Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal love
Meanwhile near the cross of Jesus were standing his mother and his mother's sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary of Magdala.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Spiritual mindedness
However he went down with them to Nazareth, and submitted himself to their control; and his mother treasured all that was said in her heart.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Submission
"I am the servant of the Lord," exclaimed Mary; "let it be with me as you have said." Then the angel left her.
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miriam » Characteristics of » Ambitious
miriam » Characteristics of » Vigorous and musical in later years
miriam » Characteristics of » Alert in youth
miriam » Characteristics of » Regarded as a leader in israel
Paul » Characteristics of » Joy
As saddened, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet enriching many; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things!
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About midnight, while Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and while the prisoners were listening to them,
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I have the utmost confidence in you; I am always boasting about you. I am full of encouragement and, in spite of all our troubles, my heart is overflowing with happiness.
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All joy be yours at all times in your union with the Lord. Again I repeat--All joy be yours.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Earnestness
I could wish that I were myself accursed and severed from the Christ, for the sake of my Brothers-my own countrymen.
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Therefore, be on your guard, remembering how for three years, night and day, I never ceased, even with tears, to warn each one of you.
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For there are many--of whom I have often told you, and now tell you even with tears--who are living in enmity to the cross of the Christ.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Love
My love to all of you who are in union with Christ Jesus.
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I wrote to you in sore trouble and distress of heart and with many tears, not to give you pain, but to let you see how intense a love I have for you.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Courage
But, while Paul was speaking at length about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became terrified, and interrupted him--"Go for the present, but, when I find an opportunity, I will send for you again."
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But just as they had tied him up to be scourged, Paul said to the Captain standing near: "Is it legal for you to scourge a Roman citizen, unconvicted?"
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The Governor of the Jail told Paul of his instructions. "The Magistrates have sent an order for your discharge," he said, "so you had better leave the place at once and go quietly away." But Paul's answer to them was: "They have flogged us in public without trial, though we are Roman citizens, and they have put us in prison, and now they are for sending us out secretly! No, indeed! Let them come and take us out themselves."
Paul » Characteristics of » Industry
You will not have forgotten, Brothers, our labor and toil. Night and day we used to work at our trades, so as not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you God's Good News.
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You, yourselves, know that these hands of mine provided not only for my own wants, but for my companions also.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
It was then that Paul made the reply: "Why are you weeping and breaking my heart like this? For my part, I am ready not only to be bound, but even to suffer death at Jerusalem for the Name of the Lord Jesus."
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But all the things which I once held to be gains I have now, for the Christ's sake, come to count as loss. More than that, I count everything as loss, for the sake of the exceeding value of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. And for his sake I have lost everything, and count it as refuse, if I may but gain Christ and be found in union with him; Any righteousness that I have being, not the righteousness that results from Law, but the righteousness which comes through faith in Christ--the righteousness which is derived from God and is founded on faith. read more.
Then indeed I shall know Christ, and the power of his resurrection, and all that it means to share his sufferings, In the hope that, if I become like him in death, I may possibly attain to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already laid hold of it, or that I am already made perfect. But I press on, in the hope of actually laying hold of that for which indeed I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. For I, Brothers, do not regard myself as having yet laid hold of it. But this one thing I do--forgetting what lies behind, and straining every nerve for that which lies in front, I press on to the goal, to gain the prize of that heavenward Call which God gave me through Christ Jesus.
Then indeed I shall know Christ, and the power of his resurrection, and all that it means to share his sufferings, In the hope that, if I become like him in death, I may possibly attain to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already laid hold of it, or that I am already made perfect. But I press on, in the hope of actually laying hold of that for which indeed I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. For I, Brothers, do not regard myself as having yet laid hold of it. But this one thing I do--forgetting what lies behind, and straining every nerve for that which lies in front, I press on to the goal, to gain the prize of that heavenward Call which God gave me through Christ Jesus.
Paul » Characteristics of » Self-sacrifice
Five times I received at the hands of the Jews forty lashes, all but one. Three times I was beaten with rods. Once I was stoned. Three times I was shipwrecked. I have spent a whole day and night in the deep. My journeys have been many. I have been through dangers from rivers, dangers from robbers, dangers from my own people, dangers from the Gentiles, dangers in towns, dangers in the country, dangers on the sea, dangers among false Brothers. read more.
I have been through toil and hardship. I have passed many a sleepless night; I have endured hunger and thirst; I have often been without food; I have known cold and nakedness. And, not to speak of other things, there is my daily burden of anxiety about all the Churches. Who is weak without my being weak? Who is led astray without my burning with indignation? If I must boast, I will boast of things which show my weakness! The God and Father of the Lord Jesus--he who is for ever blessed--knows that I am speaking the truth. When I was in Damascus, the Governor under King Aretas had the gates of that city guarded, so as to arrest me, But I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and so escaped his hands.
I have been through toil and hardship. I have passed many a sleepless night; I have endured hunger and thirst; I have often been without food; I have known cold and nakedness. And, not to speak of other things, there is my daily burden of anxiety about all the Churches. Who is weak without my being weak? Who is led astray without my burning with indignation? If I must boast, I will boast of things which show my weakness! The God and Father of the Lord Jesus--he who is for ever blessed--knows that I am speaking the truth. When I was in Damascus, the Governor under King Aretas had the gates of that city guarded, so as to arrest me, But I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and so escaped his hands.
Paul » Characteristics of » Tact
Although I was entirely free, yet, to win as many converts as possible, I made myself everyone's slave. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win Jews. To those who are subject to Law I became like a man subject to Law-though I was not myself subject to Law-to win those who are subject to Law. To those who have no Law I became like a man who has no Law- -not that I am free from God's Law; no, for I am under Christ's Law-to win those who have no law. read more.
To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men, so as at all costs to save some.
To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men, so as at all costs to save some.
Paul » Characteristics of » Patience
The marks of the true Apostle were exhibited among you in constant endurance, as well as by signs, by marvels, and by miracles.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Faithfulness
I have run the great Race; I have finished the Course; I have kept the Faith. And now the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just Judge, will give me on 'That Day'--and not only to me, but to all who have loved his Appearing.
Paul » Characteristics of » Endurance
and that is why I submit to anything for the sake of God's People, that they also may obtain the Salvation which comes from union with Christ Jesus, and imperishable glory.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Steadfastness
But I count my life of no value to myself, if only I may complete the course marked out for me, and the task that was allotted me by the Lord Jesus--which was to declare the Good News of the Love of God.
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It was faith that enabled Abraham to obey the Call that he received, and to set out for the place which he was afterwards to obtain as his own; and he set out not knowing where he was going. It was faith that made him go to live as an emigrant in the Promised Land--as in a strange country--living there in tents with Isaac and Jacob, who shared the promise with him. For he was looking for the City with the sure foundations, whose architect and builder is God. read more.
Again, it was faith that enabled Sarah to conceive (though she was past the age for child-bearing), because she felt sure that he who had given her the promise would not fail her. And so from one man--and that when his powers were dead--there sprang a people as numerous 'as the stars in the heavens or the countless grains of sand upon the shore.' All these died sustained by faith. They did not obtain the promised blessings, but they saw them from a distance and welcomed the sight, and they acknowledged themselves to be only aliens and strangers on the earth. Those who speak thus show plainly that they are seeking their fatherland. If they had been thinking of the land that they had left, they could have found opportunities to return. But no, they were longing for a better, a heavenly, land! And therefore God was not ashamed to be called their God; indeed he had already prepared them a city.
Again, it was faith that enabled Sarah to conceive (though she was past the age for child-bearing), because she felt sure that he who had given her the promise would not fail her. And so from one man--and that when his powers were dead--there sprang a people as numerous 'as the stars in the heavens or the countless grains of sand upon the shore.' All these died sustained by faith. They did not obtain the promised blessings, but they saw them from a distance and welcomed the sight, and they acknowledged themselves to be only aliens and strangers on the earth. Those who speak thus show plainly that they are seeking their fatherland. If they had been thinking of the land that they had left, they could have found opportunities to return. But no, they were longing for a better, a heavenly, land! And therefore God was not ashamed to be called their God; indeed he had already prepared them a city.
Queens » Characteristics of » Sheba, queen of
At the Judgment the Queen of the South will rise up with the present generation, and will condemn it, because she came from the very ends of the earth to listen to the wisdom of Solomon; and here is more than a 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 by their actions they disown him. They are degraded and self-willed; and, as far as anything good is concerned, they are utterly worthless.
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Not every one who says to me 'Master! Master!' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in Heaven.
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Why do you call me 'Master! Master!' and yet fail to do what I tell you?
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My children, do not let our love be mere words, or end in talk; let it be true and show itself in acts.
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His answer was: "It was well said by Isaiah when he prophesied about you hypocrites in the words--'This is a people that honor me with their lips, While their hearts are far removed from me;
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Religion » Characteristics of » Legalism
"I am a Jew, a native of Tarsus in Cilicia, but I was brought up in this city under the teaching of Gamaliel, and educated in accordance with the strict system of our ancestral Law. I was as zealous in God's service as any of you who are here to-day.
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Wishing to take this man with him on his journey, Paul caused him to be circumcised on account of the Jews in that neighborhood, for they all knew that his father had been a Greek.
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And, when they had heard it, they began praising God, and said to Paul: "You see, Brother, that the Jews who have become believers in Christ may be numbered by tens of thousands, and they are all naturally earnest in upholding the Jewish Law.
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"Why are you doing what it is not allowable to do on the Sabbath?" asked some of the Pharisees.
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And how, in my devotion to Judaism, I surpassed many of my contemporaries among my own people in my intense earnestness in upholding the traditions of my ancestors.
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Some of the Pharisees' party, however, who had become believers in Christ, came forward and declared that they were bound to circumcise converts and to direct them to observe the Law of Moses.
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"Look!" the Pharisees said to him, "why are they doing what is not allowed on the Sabbath?"
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But the President of the Synagogue, indignant that Jesus had worked the cure on the Sabbath, interposed and said to the people: "There are six days on which work ought to be done; come to be cured on one of those, and not on the Sabbath."
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Now it was the Sabbath. So the Jews said to the man who had been cured: "This is the Sabbath; you must not carry your mat."
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I can testify that they are zealous for the honor of God; but they are not guided by true insight,
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Religion » Characteristics of » Ceremonialism
But now that you have found God--or, rather, have been found by him--how is it that you are turning back to that poor and feeble puerile teaching, to which yet once again you are wanting to become slaves?
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When they come from market, they will not eat without first sprinkling themselves; and there are many other customs which they have inherited and hold to, such as the ceremonial washing of cups, and jugs, and copper pans).
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Why, then, do you now provoke God, by putting on the necks of these disciples a yoke which neither our ancestors nor we were able to bear?
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It is for freedom that Christ set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not again be held under the yoke of slavery.
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Since, with Christ, you became dead to the puerile teaching of this world, why do you submit, as though your life were still that of the world,
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the whole system being concerned only with food and drink and various ablutions--external ceremonials imposed until the coming of the New Order.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Sinful
Surely in the past you have spent time enough living as the Gentiles delight to live. For your path has lain among scenes of debauchery, licentiousness, drunkenness, revelry, hard-drinking, and profane idolatry.
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For at one time you lived in sin, following the ways of the world, in subjection to the Ruler of the Powers of the air--the Spirit who is still at work among the disobedient.
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especially those who, following the promptings of their lower nature, indulge their polluting passions and despise all control. Audacious and self-willed, they feel no awe of the Mighty, maligning them,
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For there are many--of whom I have often told you, and now tell you even with tears--who are living in enmity to the cross of the Christ.
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First be assured of this, that, as the age draws to an end, scoffers, led by their own passions,
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how they used to say to you-- 'As time draws to an end, there will be scoffers, who will be led by their godless passions.'
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Walk » Characteristics of » Walking in truth
It was a great joy to me to find the lives of some of your children guided by the Truth, in obedience to the command that we received from the Father.
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For it was a great joy to me, when some Brothers came and testified to your fidelity to the Truth--I know that your own life is guided by the Truth.
Walk » Characteristics of » Caution
Take great care, then, how you live--not unwisely but wisely,
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Since, therefore, you have received Jesus, the Christ, as your Lord, live your lives in union with him--
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Walk » Characteristics of » New life
Consequently, through sharing his death in our baptism, we were buried with him; that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by a manifestation of the Father's power, so we also may live a new Life.
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There is, therefore, now no condemnation for those who are in union with Christ Jesus;
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Walk » Characteristics of » Faith
For we guide our lives by faith, and not by what we see.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Spirituality
This is what I have to say--Let your steps be guided by the Spirit, and then you will never gratify the cravings of your earthly nature.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Consistency
I urge you, then--I who am a prisoner in the Master's cause-- to live lives worthy of the Call that you have received;
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Walk » Characteristics of » Love
And live a life of love, following the example of the Christ, who loved you and gave himself for you as 'an offering and a sacrifice to God, that should be fragrant and acceptable.'
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Walk » Characteristics of » Christlikeness
He who professes to maintain union with God is himself bound to live as Christ lived.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Illumination
But, if our lives are lived in the Light, as God himself is in the Light, we have communion with one another, and the Blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.
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The wicked » Characteristics of
incapable of affection, merciless, slanderous, wanting in self-control, brutal, careless of the right,
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They are wild sea waves, foaming with their own shame; they are 'wandering stars,' for which the blackest darkness has been reserved for ever.
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Wickedness » Characteristics of
incapable of affection, merciless, slanderous, wanting in self-control, brutal, careless of the right,
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They are wild sea waves, foaming with their own shame; they are 'wandering stars,' for which the blackest darkness has been reserved for ever.
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Women » Characteristics of » Subjection of
But I am anxious that you should understand that the Christ is the Head of every man, that man is the Head of woman, and that God is the Head of the Christ.
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At the meetings of the Church married women should remain silent, for they are not allowed to speak in public; they should take a subordinate place, as the Law itself directs.
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Wives should submit to their husbands as submitting to the Lord.
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Again, you married women should submit to your husbands, so that if any of them reject the Message, they may, apart from the Message, be won over, by the conduct of their wives,
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It was by this that the holy women of old, who rested their hopes on God, adorned themselves; submitting to their husbands,
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A woman should listen silently to her teachers, and show them all deference.
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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 will not lay my Message to heart; and the Message to which you are listening is not my own, but that of the Father who sent me.
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Any one who teaches otherwise, and refuses his assent to sound instruction--the instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ--and to the teaching of religion,
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Words of judgment
He who rejects me, and disregards my teaching, has a judge already--the very Message which I have delivered will itself be his judge at the Last Day.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Imperishable
The heavens and the earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Incomparable
"No man ever spoke as he speaks!" they answered.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Life-giving
But Simon Peter answered: "Master, to whom shall we go? Immortal Life is in your teaching;
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Spiritual
It is the Spirit that gives Life; mere flesh is of no avail. In the teaching that I have been giving you there is Spirit and there is Life.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Gracious
All who were present spoke well of him, and were astonished at the beautiful words that fell from his lips. "Is not he Joseph's son?" they asked.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Mighty
They were amazed at his teaching, because his words were spoken with authority.
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