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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Self-supporting
Or I only and Barnabas, have we not power to forbear working?
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Inspiring influence
Then went he to Tarsus to seek Saul; and having found him, he brought him to Antioch. And a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught a considerable multitude: and the disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Trustworthy
Then the disciples determined to send relief, every one according to his ability, to the brethren who dwelt in Judea: Which also they did, sending it to the elders, by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Sympathy
And Joses, by the apostles surnamed Barnabas, which is, being interpreted, a son of consolation, a Levite, a Cyprian by birth, Having an estate, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the feet of the apostles.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Broadmindedness
And coming to Jerusalem, he endeavoured to join himself to the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. But Barnabas taking him, brought him to the apostles, and declared to them, How he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached 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 faith. And a considerable multitude was added to the Lord.
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Fine personal appearance (?)
And they called Barnabas Jupiter, and Paul Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Gift of exhortation
Who coming and seeing the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, to cleave unto the Lord with full purpose of heart.
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Adapted to missionary work
And as they were ministring to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have called them.
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Christ » Dying with surrendered life » Characteristics of
Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that we might no longer serve sin.
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I am crucified with Christ, and I live no longer, but Christ liveth in me, and the life that I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
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Therefore if ye are dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as living in the world, receive ye ordinances,
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(As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long, we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.)
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We who live are always delivered unto death for the sake of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal body.
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It is a faithful saying: if we are dead with him, we shall also live with him:
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 12 a warfare
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which thou art called, and hast confessed the good confession before many witnesses.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 9 a service
To do good, to be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate,
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 11 a walk
As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him;
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 5 a character building
Therefore whosoever heareth these my sayings, and doth them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock: And the rain descended,
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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 who is in heaven.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 8 an education
Then said Jesus to the Jews who believed on him, If ye continue in my word, ye are my disciples indeed: And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Christianity » Characteristics of » 3 a new dress
Christianity » Characteristics of » 2 a growth
But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity! Amen.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 13 a race
Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which easily besetteth us, and run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith;
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 10 a sacrifice
I exhort you therefore, brethren, by the tender mercies of God, to present your bodies unto God, a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable, which is your reasonable service.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 6 a fellowship
And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he was talking to us in the way, and opening the scriptures to us?
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 14 a victory
For whosoever is born of God overcometh the world; and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 15 an assurance of immortality
And this is life eternal, to know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 7 a sonship
But as many as received him, to them gave he privilege to become the sons of God, to them that believe in his name:
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 1 a new birth
Jesus answered, Verily, verily I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, acquit yourselves like men; be strong.
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Finally, brethren, be strong through the Lord, and through the power of his might.
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Thou therefore, my son, be strong through the grace which is by Jesus Christ.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
No man that warreth intangleth himself in the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath inlisted him.
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But call ye to mind the former days, in which, after ye were inlightened, ye endured so great a conflict of sufferings:
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And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went forth to make war with the rest of her seed who keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the throwing down of strong-holds.)
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
This charge I commit to thee, son Timotheus, according to the prophecies which went before concerning thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare:
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » A fight of faith
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which thou art called, and hast confessed the good confession before many witnesses.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Invisible foes
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the world, of the darkness of this age, against wicked spirits in heavenly places.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » An inward battle
But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and captivating me to the law of sin, which is in my members.
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Cornelius » Characteristics of » Obedience
And when the angel who spake to him was departed, he called two of his houshold-servants, and a devout soldier, of them that waited on him continually. And having declared to them all these things, he sent them to Joppa.
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Spiritual work
And the day following they entered into Cesarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his kinsmen and near friends.
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Spiritual receptivity
Immediately therefore I sent to thee, and thou hast done well in coming. Now therefore we are all present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee by God.
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Cornelius » Characteristics of » Benevolence, prayerfulness
A devout man, and fearing God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.
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Daniel » Characteristics of » Spiritual vision
Daniel » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness
Daniel » Characteristics of » Self-control
Daniel » Characteristics of » Courage
Daniel » Characteristics of » Humility
Daniel » Characteristics of » Integrity
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Likewise the deacons must be serious, not double tongued, not given to much wine, not desirous of filthy gain: Holding fast the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. And let these be proved first, then let them minister, being found blameless. read more.
In like manner their wives must be serious, not slanderers, vigilant, faithful in all things. Let the deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. For they that have used the office of a deacon well, purchase to themselves a good degree and much boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
In like manner their wives must be serious, not slanderers, vigilant, faithful in all things. Let the deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. For they that have used the office of a deacon well, purchase to themselves a good degree and much boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Eli » Characteristics of » Unfaithfulness to stewardship
Eli » Characteristics of » Submission
Eli » Characteristics of » Spiritual solicitude
Eli » Characteristics of » Parental indulgence
Eli » Characteristics of » Tenderness with childhood
Eli » Characteristics of » Spiritual perception
-ezra » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness
-ezra » Characteristics of » Trustworthiness
-ezra » Characteristics of » A reformer
-ezra » Characteristics of » Self-denial
-ezra » Characteristics of » Faith
Fools » Characteristics of » Reveal their folly
But they shall proceed no farther; for their folly shall be manifest to all men, as theirs also was.
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Fools » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
But God said to him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: and whose shall the things be that thou hast provided?
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See then that ye walk circumspectly,
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Now ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the dish; but your inward part is full of rapine and wickedness. Ye unthinking men, did not he that made the outside, make the inside also?
Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
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Fools » Characteristics of » Self-confidence
Fools » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
But every one that heareth these my sayings, and doth them not, shall be likened 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
By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, concerning things to come.
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isaac » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness
isaac » Characteristics of » Meditation
isaac » Characteristics of » Imitated his father's sin
James » Characteristics of » Regarded by many as one of the leaders of the church at jerusalem
And the next day, Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present.
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And when they held their peace, James answered, saying, Brethren, hearken to me.
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James » Characteristics of » Possibly was won by the appearance of the lord after his resurrection
After this he was seen by James, then by all the apostles.
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James » Characteristics of » After the resurrection joined the disciples
These all continued unanimously in prayer and supplication with the women, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, and his brethren.
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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, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.
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James » Characteristics of » Slow to accept Christ
(For neither did his brethren believe on him.) Jesus saith to them, My time is not yet come: your time is always ready.
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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 the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
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For this is he of whom it is written, Behold I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.
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And thou, child, shalt be a prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord, to prepare his ways,
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Honoured by Christ
Verily I say unto you, among them that are born of women, there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist; but he that is least in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than he.
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And when the messengers of John were departed, he said to the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? But what went ye out to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold they that are splendidly apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings palaces. But what went ye out to see? A prophet? Yea, I say to you, and much more than a prophet. read more.
This is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.
This is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Courage
For John had said to him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.
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But seeing many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, Ye serpents, ye brood of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Humility
And proclaimed, saying, There cometh after me one mightier than I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.
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And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem, to ask him, Who art thou? And he confessed and denied not, but confessed, I am not the Christ. And they asked him, What then, Art thou Elijah? read more.
And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. Then said they to him, Who art thou? That we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself? He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Isaiah.
And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. Then said they to him, Who art thou? That we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself? He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Isaiah.
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Suffered martyrdom
And he sent and beheaded John in the prison. And his head was brought in a charger,
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Obedience
And Jesus answering said to him, Suffer it now; for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Self-denial
And this John had his raiment of camels hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his food was locusts and wild honey.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Did no miracle
And many came to him and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Burning zeal
He was a burning and a shining light, and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Holiness
For Herod reverenced John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and preserved him: and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Powerful preacher
And there went out to him all the land of Judea, and all they of Jerusalem, and were baptized of him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Of arimathea
When the evening was come, there came a rich man of Arimathea, named Joseph, who also himself was a disciple of Jesus.
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And behold there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor, a good man and a just:
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Charitableness
Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and yet not willing to make her a publick example, purposed to put her away privily.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Obedience
And he arose, and took the young child and his mother by night, and retired into Egypt, And continued there till the death of Herod;
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Faith
Then Joseph, being raised from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Faithfulness to religious duty
Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year, at the feast of the passover.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Or barsabas
And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
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Joshua » Characteristics of » Spiritual mindedness
Joshua » Characteristics of » Faith
Joshua » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Joshua » Characteristics of » Obedience
Joshua » Characteristics of » Decision
Joshua » Characteristics of » Courage
Joshua » Characteristics of » Godly reverence
Judas » Characteristics of » Jude, or lebbaeus, surnamed thaddaeus, brother of the apostle james
Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus, whose surname was Thaddeus;
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that is, the sons of thunder) And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus,
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And when they were come in, they went up into the upper-room, where both Peter and James, and John and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon Zelotes, and Jude the brother of James tarried.
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James the son of Alpheus, and Simon called Zelotes, Jude the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who also was the traitor.
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Judas (not Iscariot) saith to him, Lord, how is it, that thou wilt manifest thyself to us, and not to the world?
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Judas » Characteristics of » Treachery
And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near to Jesus to kiss him. And Jesus said to him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?
And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went to the chief priests, to betray him unto them.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Remorse
Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity, and falling down on his face, he burst asunder in the middle, and all his bowels gushed out.
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Then Judas who had betrayed him, seeing that he was condemned, repenting himself, brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, Saying, I have sinned, in betraying innocent blood.
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, James and Joses and Simon and Judas?
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Is not this the carpenter? The son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses, and of Judas and Simon! And are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Avariciousness
Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, going to the chief priests, Said, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him to you?
Judas » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
faith, Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor? This he said, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the purse, and bare what was put therein.
Judas » Characteristics of » Barsabas
Then it seemed good to the apostles and elders with the whole church, to send chosen men from among them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, Judas, surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren,
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Judas » Characteristics of » Of galilee
After this man rose up Judas of Galilee, in the days of the inrolment, and drew away much people after him; he also perished, and all who had hearkened to him were dispersed.
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Judas » Characteristics of » A disciple
And he said, Behold I am here, Lord. And the Lord said to him, Arise, go into the street called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas, for one named Saul of Tarsus; for behold, he is praying.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
This he said, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the purse, and bare what was put therein.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Magdalene
Now when Jesus was risen early, the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.
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And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses, beheld where he was laid.
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Now after the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, to see the sepulchre.
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And certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom had gone seven devils,
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Among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children.
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Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples, that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things to her.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Faith and piety
And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for behold from henceforth all generations shall 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 on them that fear him, from generation to generation. He hath wrought strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted them of low degree. He hath filled the hungry with good things, but sent the rich empty away. He hath helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed for ever.
For he that is mighty hath done to me great things, and holy is his name. And his mercy is on them that fear him, from generation to generation. He hath wrought strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted them of low degree. He hath filled the hungry with good things, but sent the rich empty away. He hath helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed for ever.
Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal confidence
And wine falling short, the mother of Jesus saith to him, They have not wine. Jesus saith to her, Woman, what is it to me and thee? Mine hour is not yet come. His mother saith to the servants, Whatsoever he saith to you, do.
Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal love
Now there stood by the cross of Jesus, his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Spiritual mindedness
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them; but his mother kept all these things in her heart.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Submission
And the angel departed from her.
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miriam » Characteristics of » Ambitious
miriam » Characteristics of » Vigorous and musical in later years
miriam » Characteristics of » Alert in youth
miriam » Characteristics of » Regarded as a leader in israel
Paul » Characteristics of » Joy
As sorrowing, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.
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But at midnight Paul and Silas having prayed, sung an hymn to God: and the prisoners heard them.
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Great is my freedom of speech toward you; great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I exceedingly abound with joy, over all our affliction.
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Rejoice in the Lord always: again, I say, rejoice.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Earnestness
For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ, for my brethren, my kinsmen after the flesh:
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Therefore watch, remembering that for three years, I ceased not to warn every one, night and day, with tears.
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(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ: Whose end is destruction,
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Paul » Characteristics of » Love
Christ Jesus.
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For from much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears, not that ye might be grieved, but that ye might know the abundant love which I have toward you.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Courage
And as he reasoned concerning justice, temperance, and the judgment to come, Felix being terrified, answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
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And as they were binding him with thongs, Paul said to the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a Roman, even uncondemned?
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And the jailor told these things to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace. But Paul said to them, They have beaten us publickly, uncondemned, and have cast us into prison, who are Romans: and do they now thrust us out privately? Nay verily: but let them come themselves and conduct us out.
Paul » Characteristics of » Industry
For ye remember, brethren, our labour and toil: working night and day, that we might not burden any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.
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Yea, you yourselves know, that these hands have ministred to my necessities, and to them that were with me.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
But Paul answered, What mean ye, weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus.
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But whatsoever things were gain to me, those I have accounted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I account all things to be loss, for the excellency of the knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord; for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do account them but dung, that I may gain Christ, And be found in him, not having my own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith: read more.
That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable to his death: If by any means I may attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected: but I pursue, if I may apprehend that, for which I was also apprehended by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not account myself to have apprehended. But one thing I do, forgetting the things that are behind, and reaching forth unto the things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable to his death: If by any means I may attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected: but I pursue, if I may apprehend that, for which I was also apprehended by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not account myself to have apprehended. But one thing I do, forgetting the things that are behind, and reaching forth unto the things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Paul » Characteristics of » Self-sacrifice
Five times I received from the Jews forty stripes save one. Thrice I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, thrice I have been shipwrecked, a day and a night I passed in the deep: In journeyings often, in dangers from rivers, in dangers from robbers, in dangers from my own countrymen, in dangers from the heathen; in dangers in the city, in dangers in the wilderness, in dangers in the sea, in dangers among false brethren: read more.
In labour and toil, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness. Beside the things which are from without, that which rusheth upon me daily, the care of all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is offended, and I burn not? Since I must glory, I will glory of the things that concern my infirmities. The God and Father of the Lord Jesus Christ, who is blessed for ever, knoweth that I lie not. In Damascus the governor under king Aretas, kept the city of the Damascenes with a guard, being determined to apprehend me. But I was let down through a window in a basket by the wall, and escaped from his hands.
In labour and toil, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness. Beside the things which are from without, that which rusheth upon me daily, the care of all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is offended, and I burn not? Since I must glory, I will glory of the things that concern my infirmities. The God and Father of the Lord Jesus Christ, who is blessed for ever, knoweth that I lie not. In Damascus the governor under king Aretas, kept the city of the Damascenes with a guard, being determined to apprehend me. But I was let down through a window in a basket by the wall, and escaped from his hands.
Paul » Characteristics of » Tact
For though I am free from all men, I made myself the servant of all, that I might gain the more. To the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews: to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law: To them that are without the law, as without the law, (being not without the law to God, but under the law to Christ) that I might gain them that are without the law. read more.
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some.
To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that by all means I might save some.
Paul » Characteristics of » Patience
Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you, in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Faithfulness
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge will render me in that day, and not to me only, but to all them likewise that have loved his appearing.
Paul » Characteristics of » Endurance
Therefore I suffer all things for the elect's sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is through Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Steadfastness
But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life precious to myself, so I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
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characteristics of Pilgrims » Characteristics of
By faith Abraham, being called to go out into the place which he was to receive for an inheritance, obeyed and went out, not knowing whither he went. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the joint heirs of the same promise. For he looked for the city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God. read more.
By faith Sarah also herself received power to conceive seed, even when she was past age, because she accounted him faithful who had promised. Therefore there sprang even from one, and him as it were dead, as the stars of heaven for multitude, and as the sand which is on the sea-shore innumerable. All these died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and embraced them, and confest that they were strangers and sojourners on the earth. For they who speak thus, shew plainly, that they seek their own country. And truly if they had been mindful of that from which they came out, they might have had opportunity to return. But they now desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for he hath prepared a city for them.
By faith Sarah also herself received power to conceive seed, even when she was past age, because she accounted him faithful who had promised. Therefore there sprang even from one, and him as it were dead, as the stars of heaven for multitude, and as the sand which is on the sea-shore innumerable. All these died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and embraced them, and confest that they were strangers and sojourners on the earth. For they who speak thus, shew plainly, that they seek their own country. And truly if they had been mindful of that from which they came out, they might have had opportunity to return. But they now desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for he hath prepared a city for them.
Queens » Characteristics of » Sheba, queen of
The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation and shall condemn it; for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth, to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold a greater than Solomon is here.
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Rebekah » Characteristics of » Brought trouble into the home by teaching her son deception
Rebekah » Characteristics of » A woman of decision
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Hospitable
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Modest
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Industrious
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Beautiful
Religion » Characteristics of » False profession
They profess to know God, but by their works they deny him, being abominable and disobedient, and void of judgment as to every good work.
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Not every one that saith to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he that doth the will of my Father who is in heaven.
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And why call ye me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
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My beloved children, let us love not in word, neither in tongue, but in deed and in truth.
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He answering said to them, Well hath Isaiah prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.
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Religion » Characteristics of » Legalism
and he saith) I am verily a Jew, born at Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and accurately instructed in the law of our fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.
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Him Paul would have to go forth with him; and he took and circumcised him, because of the Jews who were in those places; for they all knew his father, that he was a Greek.
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And having heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said to him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of believing Jews there are, and they are all zealous for the law.
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And certain of the Pharisees said to them, Why do ye what it is not lawful to do on the sabbath day?
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And I profited in the Jewish religion above many of my years among my countrymen, being more abundantly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.
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But there rose up, said they, certain of the sect of the Pharisees who believed, saying, That we ought to circumcise them, and command them to keep the law of Moses.
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And the Pharisees said to him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath that which is not lawful?
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And the ruler of the synagogue, being much displeased, because Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, answered and said, There are six days, in which man ought to work: on these therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath.
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Then said the Jews to him that was healed, It is the sabbath; it is not lawful for thee to take up the bed.
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For I bear them record, that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.
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Religion » Characteristics of » Ceremonialism
But now having known God, or rather being known of God, how turn ye back to the weak and beggarly elements, to which ye desire to be in bondage again?
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And coming from the market, unless they wash, they eat not: and many other things there are which they have received to hold, the washings of cups and pots and brasen vessels and couches.
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Now therefore why endeavour ye to put a yoke on the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
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Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made you free, and be not intangled again with the yoke of bondage.
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Therefore if ye are dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as living in the world, receive ye ordinances,
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Only with meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed till the time of reformation.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Sinful
For the time past of your life sufficeth to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when ye walked in lasciviousness, evil desires, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries.
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who were dead in trespasses and sins, Wherein ye formerly walked, according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the sons of disobedience: Among whom also we all had our conversation in time past,
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But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise government: presumptuous, self-willed; they are not afraid to rail at dignities:
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(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ: Whose end is destruction,
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that there will come scoffers in the last days,
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For they told you, In the last time there will be mockers, walking after their own ungodly desires.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Walking in truth
I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in the truth, as we received commandment from the Father.
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For I rejoiced greatly when the brethren came, and testified of the truth that is in thee, as thou walkest in the truth.
Walk » Characteristics of » Caution
See then that ye walk circumspectly,
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As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him;
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Walk » Characteristics of » New life
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death, that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we also should walk in newness of life.
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Therefore there is now no condemnation to those in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Faith
(For we walk by faith, not by sight.)
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Walk » Characteristics of » Spirituality
I say then, walk by the Spirit, and fulfil not the desire of the flesh.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Consistency
I therefore the prisoner of the Lord beseech you, to walk worthy of the calling wherewith ye are called,
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Walk » Characteristics of » Love
as Christ also hath loved us, and given himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God of a sweet-smelling savour.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Christlikeness
He that saith, he abideth in him, ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Illumination
But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
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The wicked » Characteristics of
disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, Without natural affection, covenant-breakers, slanderers, intemperate, fierce, despisers of good men,
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Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, for whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever.
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Wickedness » Characteristics of
disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, Without natural affection, covenant-breakers, slanderers, intemperate, fierce, despisers of good men,
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Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, for whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever.
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Women » Characteristics of » Subjection of
But I would have you know, that the head of the woman is the man, and the head of every man is Christ, and the head of Christ is God.
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Let your women be silent in the churches; for it is not permitted them to speak, but to be in subjection, as the law also saith.
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Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as unto the Lord.
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In like manner, ye wives, be subject to your own husbands, that if any obey not the word, they also may, without the word, be won by the conversation of the wives,
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For thus the holy women also of old time who trusted in God, adorned themselves,
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Let a woman learn in silence with all subjection.
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Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » A murderess
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Met a terrible death
Women » Characteristics of » Rights of
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Idolatrous Women
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Incited her husband to evil
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Revengeful
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Vain
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Patriotism
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Self-denial and heroism
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Beauty
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Tact
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Courage
Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Divine
He that loveth me not, keepeth not my words: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's who sent me.
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If any teach otherwise, and consent not to sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is after godliness,
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Words of judgment
He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him; the word which I have spoken, that shall judge him at the last day.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Imperishable
Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall in no wise pass away.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Incomparable
The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Life-giving
Then Simon Peter answered him, saying, Lord, to whom shall we go?
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Spiritual
It is the Spirit that quickeneth: the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I have spoken, they are spirit and they are life.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Gracious
And they all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Mighty
And they were astonished at his teaching, for his word was with authority.
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