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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Self-supporting
Or again, is it only Barnabas and myself who are not at liberty to give up working with our hands?
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Inspiring influence
Then Barnabas paid a visit to Tarsus to try to find Saul. He succeeded, and brought him to Antioch; and for a whole year they attended the meetings of the Church, and taught a large number of people. And it was in Antioch that the disciples first received the name of 'Christians.'
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Trustworthy
So the disciples decided to send relief, every one in proportion to his means, to the brethren living in Judaea. This they did, forwarding their contributions to the Elders by Barnabas and Saul.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Sympathy
In this way Joseph, whom the Apostles gave the name of Bar-nabas--signifying 'Son of Encouragement' --a Levite, a native of Cyprus, sold a farm which he had, and brought the money and gave it to the Apostles.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Broadmindedness
So he came to Jerusalem and made several attempts to associate with the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, being in doubt as to whether he himself was a disciple. Barnabas, however, came to his assistance. He brought Saul to the Apostles, and related to them how, on his journey, he had seen the Lord, and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had fearlessly taught in the name of Jesus.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » spirit filled
For he was a good man, and was full of the Holy Spirit and of faith; and the number of believers in the Lord greatly increased.
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Fine personal appearance (?)
They called Barnabas 'Zeus,' and Paul, as being the principal speaker, 'Hermes.'
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Gift of exhortation
On getting there he was delighted to see the grace which God had bestowed; and he encouraged them all to remain, with fixed resolve, faithful to the Lord.
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Adapted to missionary work
While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for Me, now at once, Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have called them."
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Christ » Dying with surrendered life » Characteristics of
This we know--that our old self was nailed to the cross with Him, in order that our sinful nature might be deprived of its power, so that we should no longer be the slaves of sin;
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I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ that lives in me; and the life which I now live in the body I live through faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself up to death on my behalf.
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If you have died with Christ and have escaped from the world's rudimentary notions, why, as though your life still belonged to the world, do you submit to such precepts as
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As it stands written in the Scripture, "For Thy sake they are, all day long, trying to kill us. We have been looked upon as sheep destined for slaughter."
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For we, alive though we are, are continually surrendering ourselves to death for the sake of Jesus, so that in this mortal nature of ours it may also be clearly shown that Jesus lives.
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Faithful is the saying: "If we died with Him, we shall also live with Him;
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 12 a warfare
Exert all your strength in the honourable struggle for the faith; lay hold of the Life of the Ages, to which you were called, when you made your noble profession of faith before many witnesses.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 9 a service
They must be beneficent, rich in noble deeds, open-handed and liberal;
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 11 a walk
As therefore you have received the Christ, even Jesus our Lord, live and act in vital union with Him;
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 5 a character building
"Every one who hears these my teachings and acts upon them will be found to resemble a wise man who builds his house upon rock;
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 4 a radiant life
Just so let your light shine before all men, in order that they may see your holy lives and may give glory to your Father who is in Heaven.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 8 an education
Jesus therefore said to those of the Jews who had now believed in Him, "As for you, if you hold fast to my teaching, then you are truly my disciples; and you shall know the Truth, and the Truth will make you free."
Christianity » Characteristics of » 3 a new dress
Christianity » Characteristics of » 2 a growth
But be always growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be all glory, both now and to the day of Eternity!
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 13 a race
Therefore, surrounded as we are by such a vast cloud of witnesses, let us fling aside every encumbrance and the sin that so readily entangles our feet. And let us run with patient endurance the race that lies before us,
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 10 a sacrifice
I plead with you therefore, brethren, by the compassionsof God, to present all your faculties to Him as a living and holy sacrifice acceptable to Him. This with you will be an act of reasonable worship.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 6 a fellowship
"Were not our hearts," they said to one another, "burning within us while He talked to us on the way and explained the Scriptures to us?"
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 14 a victory
For every child of God overcomes the world; and the victorious principle which has overcome the world is our faith.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 15 an assurance of immortality
And in this consists the Life of the Ages--in knowing Thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 7 a sonship
But all who have received Him, to them--that is, to those who trust in His name--He has given the privilege of becoming children of God;
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 1 a new birth
"In most solemn truth I tell you," replied Jesus, "that unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Be on the alert; stand firm in the faith; acquit yourselves like men; be strong.
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In conclusion, strengthen yourselves in the Lord and in the power which His supreme might imparts.
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You then, my child, must be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
Every one who serves as a soldier keeps himself from becoming entangled in the world's business--so that he may satisfy the officer who enlisted him.
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But continually recall to mind the days now past, when on being first enlightened you went through a great conflict and many sufferings.
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This made the Dragon furiously angry with the woman, and he went elsewhere to make war upon her other children--those who keep God's commandments and hold fast to the testimony of Jesus.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
The weapons with which we fight are not human weapons, but are mighty for God in overthrowing strong fortresses.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
This is the charge which I entrust to you, my son Timothy, in accordance with the inspired instructions concerning you which were given me long ago, that being equipped with them as your armour you may be continually fighting the good fight,
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » A fight of faith
Exert all your strength in the honourable struggle for the faith; lay hold of the Life of the Ages, to which you were called, when you made your noble profession of faith before many witnesses.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Invisible foes
For ours is not a conflict with mere flesh and blood, but with the despotisms, the empires, the forces that control and govern this dark world--the spiritual hosts of evil arrayed against us in the heavenly warfare.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » An inward battle
but I discover within me a different Law at war with the Law of my understanding, and leading me captive to the Law which is everywhere at work in my body--the Law of sin.
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Cornelius » Characteristics of » Obedience
So when the angel who had been speaking to him was gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a God-fearing soldier who was in constant attendance on him, and, after telling them everything, he sent them to Jaffa.
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Spiritual work
and the day after that they reached Caesarea. There Cornelius was awaiting their arrival, and had invited all his relatives and intimate friends to be present.
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Spiritual receptivity
"Immediately, therefore, I sent to you, and I thank you heartily for having come. That is why all of us are now assembled here in God's presence, to listen to what the Lord has commanded you to say."
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Cornelius » Characteristics of » Benevolence, prayerfulness
He was religious and God-fearing--and so was every member of his household. He was also liberal in his charities to the people, and continually offered prayer to God.
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Daniel » Characteristics of » Spiritual vision
Daniel » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness
Daniel » Characteristics of » Self-control
Daniel » Characteristics of » Courage
Daniel » Characteristics of » Humility
Daniel » Characteristics of » Integrity
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Deacons, in the same way, must be men of serious demeanour, not double-tongued, nor addicted to much wine, nor greedy of base gain, but holding the secret truths of the faith with a clear conscience. And they must also be well-tried men, and when found to be of unblemished character then let them serve as deacons. read more.
Deaconesses, in the same way, must be sober-minded women, not slanderers, but in every way temperate and trustworthy. A deacon must be true to his one wife, and rule his children and his own household wisely and well. For those who have filled the deacon's office wisely and well, are already gaining for themselves an honourable standing, and are acquiring great freedom of speech in proclaiming the faith which rests on Christ Jesus.
Deaconesses, in the same way, must be sober-minded women, not slanderers, but in every way temperate and trustworthy. A deacon must be true to his one wife, and rule his children and his own household wisely and well. For those who have filled the deacon's office wisely and well, are already gaining for themselves an honourable standing, and are acquiring great freedom of speech in proclaiming the faith which rests on Christ Jesus.
Eli » Characteristics of » Unfaithfulness to stewardship
Eli » Characteristics of » Submission
Eli » Characteristics of » Spiritual solicitude
Eli » Characteristics of » Parental indulgence
Eli » Characteristics of » Tenderness with childhood
Eli » Characteristics of » Spiritual perception
-ezra » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness
-ezra » Characteristics of » Trustworthiness
-ezra » Characteristics of » A reformer
-ezra » Characteristics of » Self-denial
-ezra » Characteristics of » Faith
Fools » Characteristics of » Reveal their folly
But they will have no further success; for their folly will be as clearly manifest to all men, as that of the opponents of Moses came to be.
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Fools » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
"But God said to him, "'Foolish man, this night your life is demanded from you; and these preparations--for whom shall they be?'
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Therefore be very careful how you live and act. Let it not be as unwise men, but as wise.
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The Master however said to him, "Here we see how you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup or plate, while your secret hearts are full of greed and selfishness. Foolish men! Did not He who made the outside make the inside also?
While boasting of their wisdom they became utter fools,
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Fools » Characteristics of » Self-confidence
Fools » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
And every one who hears these my teachings and does not act upon them will be found to resemble a fool who builds his house upon 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
Through faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even in connexion with things soon to come.
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isaac » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness
isaac » Characteristics of » Meditation
isaac » Characteristics of » Imitated his father's sin
James » Characteristics of » Regarded by many as one of the leaders of the church at jerusalem
On the following day we went with Paul to call on James, and all the Elders of the Church came also.
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When they had finished speaking, James said, "Brethren, listen to me.
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James » Characteristics of » Possibly was won by the appearance of the lord after his resurrection
Afterwards He was seen by James, and then by all the Apostles.
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James » Characteristics of » After the resurrection joined the disciples
All of these with one mind continued earnest in prayer, together with 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 bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ: to the twelve tribes who are scattered over the world. All good wishes.
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James » Characteristics of » Slow to accept Christ
For even His brothers were not believers in Him.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Called the "forerunner" of Christ
and he will be His forerunner in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn fathers' hearts to the children, and cause the rebellious to walk in the wisdom of the upright, to make a people perfectly ready for the lord."
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This is he of whom it is written, "'See I am sending My messenger before Thy face, and he will make Thy road ready before Thee.'
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And you moreover, O child, shall be called Prophet of the Most High; For you shall go on in front before the Lord to prepare the way for Him,
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Honoured by Christ
"I solemnly tell you that among all of woman born no greater has ever been raised up than John the Baptist; yet one who is of lower rank in the Kingdom of the Heavens is greater than he.
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When John's messengers were gone, He proceeded to say to the multitude concerning John, "What did you go out into the Desert to gaze at? A reed waving in the wind? But what did you go out to see? A man wearing luxurious clothes? People who are gorgeously dressed and live in luxury are found in palaces. But what did you go out to see? A Prophet? Aye, I tell you, and far more than a Prophet. read more.
John is the man about whom it is written, 'See, I am sending My messenger before thy face, and he shall make ready thy way before thee.'
John is the man about whom it is written, 'See, I am sending My messenger before thy face, and he shall make ready thy way before thee.'
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Courage
because John had persistently said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."
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But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he exclaimed, "O vipers' brood, who has warned you to flee from the coming wrath?
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Humility
His announcement was, "There is One coming after me mightier than I--One whose sandal-strap I am unworthy to stoop down and unfasten.
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This also is John's testimony, when the Jews sent to him a deputation of Priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him who he was. He avowed--he did not conceal the truth, but avowed, "I am not the Christ." "What then?" they inquired; "are you Elijah?" "I am not," he said. "Are you the Prophet?" "No," he answered. read more.
So they pressed the question. "Who are you?" they said--"that we may take an answer to those who sent us. What account do you give of yourself?" "I am the voice," he replied, "of one crying aloud, 'Make straight the Lord's way in the Desert,' fulfilling the words of the Prophet Isaiah."
So they pressed the question. "Who are you?" they said--"that we may take an answer to those who sent us. What account do you give of yourself?" "I am the voice," he replied, "of one crying aloud, 'Make straight the Lord's way in the Desert,' fulfilling the words of the Prophet Isaiah."
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Suffered martyrdom
and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Obedience
"Let it be so on this occasion," Jesus replied; "for so we ought to fulfil every religious duty." Then he consented;
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Self-denial
This man John wore a garment of camel's hair, and a loincloth of leather; and he lived upon locusts and wild honey.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Did no miracle
Large numbers of people also came to Him. Their report was, "John did not work any miracle, but all that John said about this Teacher was true."
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Burning zeal
He was the lamp that burned and shone, and for a time you were willing to be gladdened by his light.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Holiness
for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing him to be an upright and holy man, and he protected him. After listening to him he was in great perplexity, and yet he found a pleasure in listening.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Powerful preacher
There went out to him people of all classes from Judaea, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem of all ranks, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, making open confession of their sins.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Of arimathea
Towards sunset there came a wealthy inhabitant of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who himself also had become a disciple of Jesus.
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There was a member of the Council of the name of Joseph, a kind-hearted and upright man,
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Charitableness
But Joseph her husband, being a kind-hearted man and unwilling publicly to disgrace her, had determined to release her privately from the betrothal.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Obedience
So Joseph roused himself and took the babe and His mother by night and departed into Egypt.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Faith
When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded, and brought home his wife,
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Faithfulness to religious duty
Now His parents used to go up year by year to Jerusalem at the Feast of the Passover.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Or barsabas
So two names were proposed, Joseph called Bar-sabbas--and 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 tax-gatherer, James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;
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Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Cananaean,
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They entered the city, and they went up to the upper room which was now their fixed place for meeting. Their names were Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the brother of James.
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James's relative Judas, and Judas Iscariot who proved to be a traitor.
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Judas (not the Iscariot)
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Judas » Characteristics of » Treachery
While He was still speaking there came a crowd with Judas, already mentioned as one of the Twelve, at their head. He went up to Jesus to kiss Him. "Judas," said Jesus, "are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?"
But Judas Iscariot, already mentioned as one of the Twelve, went to the High Priests to betray Jesus to them.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Remorse
(Now having bought a piece of ground with the money paid for his wickedness he fell there with his face downwards, and, his body bursting open, he became disembowelled.
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Then when Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He was condemned, smitten with remorse he brought back the thirty shekels to the High Priests and Elders and said, "I have sinned, in betraying to death one who is innocent." "What does that matter to us?" they replied; it is your business."
Judas » Characteristics of » One of the brethren of Christ (?)
Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary? And are not his brothers, James, Joseph, Simon and Judah?
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Is not this the carpenter, Mary's son, the brother of James and Joses, Jude and Simon? And do not his sisters live here among us?" So they turned angrily away.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Avariciousness
At that time one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the High Priests and said, "What are you willing to give me if I betray him to you?" So they weighed out to him thirty shekels,
Judas » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
"Why was not that perfume sold for 300 shillings and the money given to the poor?" The reason he said this was not that he cared for the poor, but that he was a thief, and that being in charge of the money-box, he used to steal what was put into it.
Judas » Characteristics of » Barsabas
Thereupon it was decided by the Apostles and Elders, with the approval of the whole Church, to choose suitable persons from among themselves and send them to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas. Judas, called Bar-sabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren, were selected,
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Judas » Characteristics of » Of galilee
After him, at the time of the Census, came Judas, the Galilaean, and was the leader in a revolt. He too perished, and all his followers were scattered.
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Judas » Characteristics of » A disciple
"Rise," said the Lord, "and go to Straight Street, and inquire at the house of Judas for a man called Saul, from Tarsus, for he is actually praying.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
The reason he said this was not that he cared for the poor, but that he was a thief, and that being in charge of the money-box, he used to steal what was put into it.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Magdalene
But He rose to life early on the first day of the week, and appeared first to Mary of Magdala from whom He had expelled seven demons.
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Mary of Magdala and Mary the mother of Joses were looking on to see where He was put.
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After the Sabbath, in the early dawn of the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala and the other Mary came to see the sepulchre.
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and certain women whom He had delivered from evil spirits and various diseases--Mary of Magdala, out of whom seven demons had come,
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among them being Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zabdi.
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Mary of Magdala came and brought word to the disciples. "I have seen the Master," she said. And she told them that He had said these things to her.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Faith and piety
Then Mary said: "My soul extols the Lord, And my spirit triumphs in God my Saviour; Because He has not turned from His maidservant in her lowly position; For from this time forward all generations will account me happy, read more.
Because the mighty One has done great things for me--Holy is His name!-- And His compassion is, generation after generation, Upon those who fear Him. He has manifested His supreme strength. He has scattered those who were haughty in the thoughts of their hearts. He has cast monarchs down from their thrones, And exalted men of low estate. The hungry He has satisfied with choice gifts, But the rich He has sent empty-handed away. His servant Israel He has helped, Remembering His compassion-- In fulfillment of His promises to our forefathers--For Abraham and his posterity for ever."
Because the mighty One has done great things for me--Holy is His name!-- And His compassion is, generation after generation, Upon those who fear Him. He has manifested His supreme strength. He has scattered those who were haughty in the thoughts of their hearts. He has cast monarchs down from their thrones, And exalted men of low estate. The hungry He has satisfied with choice gifts, But the rich He has sent empty-handed away. His servant Israel He has helped, Remembering His compassion-- In fulfillment of His promises to our forefathers--For Abraham and his posterity for ever."
Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal confidence
Now the wine ran short; whereupon the mother of Jesus said to Him, "They have no wine." "Leave the matter in my hands," He replied; "the time for me to act has not yet come." His mother said to the attendants, "Whatever he tells you to do, do it."
Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal love
Now standing close to the cross of Jesus were His mother and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Spiritual mindedness
Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was always obedient to them; but His mother carefully treasured up all these incidents in her memory.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Submission
"I am the Lord's maidservant," Mary replied; "may it be with me in accordance with your words!" And 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 sad, but we are always joyful; as poor, but we bestow wealth on many; as having nothing, and yet we securely possess all things.
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About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
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I have great confidence in you: very loudly do I boast of you. I am filled with comfort: my heart overflows with joy amid all our affliction.
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Always be glad in the Lord: I will repeat it, be glad.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Earnestness
For I could pray to be accursed from Christ on behalf of my brethren, my human kinsfolk--for such the Israelites are.
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Therefore be on the alert; and remember that, night and day, for three years, I never ceased admonishing every one, even with tears.
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For there are many whom I have often described to you, and I now even with tears describe them, as being enemies to the Cross of Christ.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Love
My love in Christ Jesus be with you all.
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For with many tears I write to you, and in deep suffering and depression of spirit, not in order to grieve you, but in the hope of showing you how brimful my heart is with love for you.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Courage
But when he dealt with the subjects of justice, self-control, and the judgement which was soon to come, Felix became alarmed and said, "For the present leave me, and when I can find a convenient opportunity I will send for you."
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But, when they had tied him up with the straps, Paul said to the Captain who stood by, "Does the Law permit you to flog a Roman citizen--and one too who is uncondemned?"
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So the jailer brought Paul word, saying, "The praetors have sent orders for you to be released. Now therefore you can go, and proceed on your way in peace." But Paul said to them, "After cruelly beating us in public, without trial, Roman citizens though we are, they have thrown us into prison, and are they now going to send us away privately? No, indeed! Let them come in person and fetch us out."
Paul » Characteristics of » Industry
For you remember, brethren, our labour and toil: how, working night and day so as not to become a burden to any one of you, we came and proclaimed among you God's Good News.
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You yourselves know that these hands of mine have provided for my own necessities and for the people with me.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
His reply was, "What can you mean by thus breaking my heart with your grief? Why, as for me, I am ready not only to go to Jerusalem and be put in chains, but even to die there for the sake of the Lord Jesus."
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Yet all that was gain to me--for Christ's sake I have reckoned it loss. Nay, I even reckon all things as pure loss because of the priceless privilege of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. And for His sake I have suffered the loss of everything, and reckon it all as mere refuse, in order that I may win Christ and be found in union with Him, not having a righteousness of my own, derived from the Law, but that which arises from faith in Christ--the righteousness which comes from God through faith. read more.
I long to know Christ and the power which is in His resurrection, and to share in His sufferings and die even as He died; in the hope that I may attain to the resurrection from among the dead. I do not say that I have already won the race or have already reached perfection. But I am pressing on, striving to lay hold of the prize for which also Christ has laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not imagine that I have yet laid hold of it. But this one thing I do--forgetting everything which is past and stretching forward to what lies in front of me, with my eyes fixed on the goal I push on to secure the prize of God's heavenward call in Christ Jesus.
I long to know Christ and the power which is in His resurrection, and to share in His sufferings and die even as He died; in the hope that I may attain to the resurrection from among the dead. I do not say that I have already won the race or have already reached perfection. But I am pressing on, striving to lay hold of the prize for which also Christ has laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not imagine that I have yet laid hold of it. But this one thing I do--forgetting everything which is past and stretching forward to what lies in front of me, with my eyes fixed on the goal I push on to secure the prize of God's heavenward call in Christ Jesus.
Paul » Characteristics of » Self-sacrifice
From the Jews I five times have received forty lashes all but one. Three times I have been beaten with Roman rods, once I have been stoned, three times I have been shipwrecked, once for full four and twenty hours I was floating on the open sea. I have served Him by frequent travelling, amid dangers in crossing rivers, dangers from robbers; dangers from my own countrymen, dangers from the Gentiles; dangers in the city, dangers in the Desert, dangers by sea, dangers from spies in our midst; read more.
with labour and toil, with many a sleepless night, in hunger and thirst, in frequent fastings, in cold, and with insufficient clothing. And besides other things, which I pass over, there is that which presses on me daily--my anxiety for all the Churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led astray into sin, and I am not aflame with indignation? If boast I must, it shall be of things which display my weakness. The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ--He who is blessed throughout the Ages--knows that I am speaking the truth. In Damascus the governor under King Aretas kept guards at the gates of the city in order to apprehend me, but through an opening in the wall I was let down in a basket, and so escaped his hands.
with labour and toil, with many a sleepless night, in hunger and thirst, in frequent fastings, in cold, and with insufficient clothing. And besides other things, which I pass over, there is that which presses on me daily--my anxiety for all the Churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led astray into sin, and I am not aflame with indignation? If boast I must, it shall be of things which display my weakness. The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ--He who is blessed throughout the Ages--knows that I am speaking the truth. In Damascus the governor under King Aretas kept guards at the gates of the city in order to apprehend me, but through an opening in the wall I was let down in a basket, and so escaped his hands.
Paul » Characteristics of » Tact
Though free from all human control, I have made myself the slave of all in the hope of winning as many converts as possible. To the Jews I have become like a Jew in order to win Jews; to men under the Law as if I were under the Law--although I am not--in order to win those who are under the Law; to men without Law as if I were without Law--although I am not without Law in relation to God but am abiding in Christ's Law--in order to win those who are without Law. read more.
To the weak I have become weak, so as to gain the weak. To all men I have become all things, in the hope that in every one of these ways I may save some.
To the weak I have become weak, so as to gain the weak. To all men I have become all things, in the hope that in every one of these ways I may save some.
Paul » Characteristics of » Patience
The signs that characterize the true Apostle have been done among you, accompanied by unwearied fortitude, and by tokens and marvels and displays of power.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Faithfulness
I have gone through the glorious contest; I have run the race; I have guarded the faith. From this time onward there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all who love the thought of His Appearing.
Paul » Characteristics of » Endurance
For this reason I endure all things for the sake of God's own people; so that they also may obtain salvation--even the salvation which is in Christ Jesus--and with it eternal glory.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Steadfastness
But even the sacrifice of my life I count as nothing, if only I may perfect my earthly course, and be faithful to the duty which the Lord Jesus has entrusted to me of proclaiming, as of supreme importance, the Good News of God's grace.
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characteristics of Pilgrims » Characteristics of
Through faith Abraham, upon being called to leave home and go into a land which he was soon to receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing where he was going to. Through faith he came and made his home for a time in a land which had been promised to him, as if in a foreign country, living in tents together with Isaac and Jacob, sharers with him in the same promise; for he continually looked forward to the city which has the foundations, whose architect and builder is God. read more.
Through faith even Sarah herself received strength to become a mother--although she was past the time of life for this--because she judged Him faithful who had given the promise. And thus there sprang from one man, and him practically dead, a nation like the stars of the sky in number, and like the sands on the sea shore which cannot be counted. All these died in the possession of faith. They had not received the promised blessings, but had seen them from a distance and had greeted them, and had acknowledged themselves to be foreigners and strangers here on earth; for men who acknowledge this make it manifest that they are seeking elsewhere a country of their own. And if they had cherished the remembrance of the country they had left, they would have found an opportunity to return; but, as it is, we see them eager for a better land, that is to say, a heavenly one. For this reason God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has now prepared a city for them.
Through faith even Sarah herself received strength to become a mother--although she was past the time of life for this--because she judged Him faithful who had given the promise. And thus there sprang from one man, and him practically dead, a nation like the stars of the sky in number, and like the sands on the sea shore which cannot be counted. All these died in the possession of faith. They had not received the promised blessings, but had seen them from a distance and had greeted them, and had acknowledged themselves to be foreigners and strangers here on earth; for men who acknowledge this make it manifest that they are seeking elsewhere a country of their own. And if they had cherished the remembrance of the country they had left, they would have found an opportunity to return; but, as it is, we see them eager for a better land, that is to say, a heavenly one. For this reason God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has now prepared a city for them.
Queens » Characteristics of » Sheba, queen of
The Queen of the south will awake at the Judgement together with the present generation, and will condemn it; because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and mark! there is One greater than Solomon 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 in their actions they disown Him, and are detestable and disobedient men, and for any good work are utterly useless.
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"Not every one who says to me, 'Master, Master,' will enter the Kingdom of the Heavens, but only those who are obedient to my Father who is in Heaven.
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"And why do you all call me 'Master, Master' and yet not do what I tell you?
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Dear children, let us not love in words only nor with the lips, but in deed and in truth.
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"Rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites," He replied; "as it is written, "'This People honour Me with their lips, while their hearts are far away from Me:
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Religion » Characteristics of » Legalism
"I am a Jew, born at Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city. I was carefully trained at the feet of Gamaliel in the Law of our forefathers, and, like all of you to-day, was zealous for God.
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and Paul desiring that he should accompany him on his journey, took him and circumcised him on account of the Jews in those parts, for they all knew that his father was a Greek.
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And they, when they had heard his statement, gave the glory to God. Then they said, "You see, brother, how many tens of thousands of Jews there are among those who have accepted the faith, and they are all zealous upholders of the Law.
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And some of the Pharisees asked, "Why are you doing what the Law forbids on the Sabbath?"
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and how in devotion to Judaism I outstripped many men of my own age among my people, being far more zealous than they on behalf of the traditions of my forefathers.
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But certain men who had belonged to the sect of the Pharisees but were now believers, stood up in the assembly, and said, "Yes, Gentile believers ought to be circumcised and be ordered to keep the Law of Moses."
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So the Pharisees said to Him, "Look! why are they doing what on the Sabbath is unlawful?"
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Then the Warden of the Synagogue, indignant that Jesus had cured her on a Sabbath, said to the crowd, "There are six days in the week on which people ought to work. On those days therefore come and get yourselves cured, and not on the Sabbath day."
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That day was a Sabbath. So the Jews said to the man who had been cured, "It is the Sabbath: you must not carry your mat."
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For I bear witness that they possess an enthusiasm for God, but it is an unenlightened enthusiasm.
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Religion » Characteristics of » Ceremonialism
Now, however, having come to know God--or rather to be known by Him--how is it you are again turning back to weak and worthless rudimentary notions to which you are once more willing to be enslaved?
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and when they come from market they will not eat without bathing first; and they have a good many other customs which they have received traditionally and cling to, such as the rinsing of cups and pots and of bronze utensils, and the washing of beds.)
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Now, therefore, why try an experiment upon God, by laying on the necks of these disciples a yoke which neither our forefathers nor we have been able to bear?
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Christ having made us gloriously free--stand fast and do not again be hampered with the yoke of slavery.
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If you have died with Christ and have escaped from the world's rudimentary notions, why, as though your life still belonged to the world, do you submit to such precepts as
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For their efficacy depends only on meats and drinks and various washings, ceremonies pertaining to the body and imposed until a time of reformation.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Sinful
For you have given time enough in the past to the doing of the things which the Gentiles delight in-- pursuing, as you did, a course of habitual licence, debauchery, hard drinking, noisy revelry, drunkenness and unholy image-worship.
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which were once habitual to you while you walked in the ways of this world and obeyed the Prince of the powers of the air, the spirits that are now at work in the hearts of the sons of disobedience--to you God has given Life.
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and especially those who are abandoned to sensuality--craving, as they do, for polluted things, and scorning control. Fool-hardy and self-willed, they do not tremble when speaking evil of glorious beings;
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For there are many whom I have often described to you, and I now even with tears describe them, as being enemies to the Cross of Christ.
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But, above all, remember that, in the last days, men will come who make a mock at everything--men governed only by their own passions,
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how they declared to you, "In the last times there shall be scoffers, obeying only their own ungodly passions."
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Walk » Characteristics of » Walking in truth
It is an intense joy to me to have found some of your children living true Christian lives, in obedience to the command which we have received from the Father.
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For it is an intense joy to me when brethren come and bear witness to your fidelity to the truth--that you live in obedience to the truth.
Walk » Characteristics of » Caution
Therefore be very careful how you live and act. Let it not be as unwise men, but as wise.
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As therefore you have received the Christ, even Jesus our Lord, live and act in vital union with Him;
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Walk » Characteristics of » New life
Well, then, we by our baptism were buried with Him in death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from among the dead by the Father's glorious power, we also should live an entirely new life.
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There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus;
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Walk » Characteristics of » Faith
for we are living a life of faith, and not one of sight.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Spirituality
This then is what I mean. Let your lives be guided by the Spirit, and then you will certainly not indulge the cravings of your lower natures.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Consistency
I, then, the prisoner for the Master's sake, entreat you to live and act as becomes those who have received the call that you have received--
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Walk » Characteristics of » Love
And live and act lovingly, as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up to death on our behalf as an offering and sacrifice to God, yielding a fragrant odor.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Christlikeness
The man who professes to be continuing in Him is himself also bound to live as He lived.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Illumination
But if we live in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, cleanses us from all sin.
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The wicked » Characteristics of
destitute of natural affection, unforgiving, slanderers. They will have no self-control, but will be brutal, opposed to goodness,
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wild waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, for whom is reserved dense darkness of age-long duration.
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Wickedness » Characteristics of
destitute of natural affection, unforgiving, slanderers. They will have no self-control, but will be brutal, opposed to goodness,
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wild waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, for whom is reserved dense darkness of age-long duration.
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Women » Characteristics of » Subjection of
I would have you know, however, that of every man, Christ is the Head, that of a woman her husband is the Head, and that God is Christ's Head.
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Let married women be silent in the Churches, for they are not permitted to speak. They must be content with a subordinate place, as the Law also says;
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Married women, submit to your own husbands as if to the Lord;
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Married women, in the same way, be submissive to your husbands, so that even if some of them disbelieve the Message, they may, apart from the Message, be won over by the daily life of their wives, after watching your daily life--
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For in ancient times also this was the way the holy women who set their hopes upon God used to adorn themselves, being submissive to their husbands.
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A woman should quietly learn from others with entire submissiveness.
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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 has no love for me does not obey my teaching; and yet the teaching to which you are listening is not mine, but is the teaching of the Father who sent me.
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So teach and exhort. If any one is a teacher of any other kind of doctrine, and refuses assent to wholesome instructions--those of our Lord Jesus Christ--and the teaching that harmonizes with true godliness,
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Words of judgment
He who sets me at naught and does not receive my teachings is not left without a judge: the Message which I have spoken will judge him on the last day.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Imperishable
Earth and sky will pass away, but it is certain that my words will not pass away.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Incomparable
"No mere man has ever spoken as this man speaks," said the officers.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Life-giving
"Master," replied Simon Peter, "to whom shall we go? Your teachings tell us of the Life of the Ages.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Spiritual
It is the spirit which gives Life. The flesh confers no benefit whatever. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and are Life.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Gracious
And they all spoke well of Him, wondering at the sweet words of kindness which fell from His lips, while they asked one another, "Is not this Joseph's son?"
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Mighty
And they were greatly impressed by His teaching, because He spoke with the language of authority.
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