Thematic Bible: Constancy
Thematic Bible
Constancy » In prayer
Be joyful as you hope [i.e., for future blessings]. Persevere in spite of the troubles you experience. Continue steadfastly in prayer.
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[Then] offer all kinds of prayers and requests in [harmony with] the Holy Spirit at all times, and be alert constantly in making requests for all the saints [i.e., God's holy people].
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Then Jesus told His disciples a parable for the purpose of showing them that they should pray continually and not become discouraged.
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Continue to pray regularly; stay alert and be thankful.
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Never stop praying.
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Constancy » Under suffering
And have you forgotten the exhortation that was addressed to you as sons? [Prov. 3:11f says], "My son, do not take the discipline of the Lord lightly, and do not get discouraged when He rebukes you.
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Be happy and very glad, for your reward in heaven will be great. For they persecuted the prophets [who lived] before you in the same way.
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Loved ones, do not be surprised that you people are undergoing extremely difficult trials, as though something strange were happening to you, for it is [only] a test [of your faith]. You should rejoice that you are sharing some of what Christ has suffered, so that you will get to rejoice all the more when He returns in His splendor. If you are spoken against for being Christians, you have God's blessing, because His glorious Holy Spirit rests upon you [to provide comfort, See John 14:16]. read more.
[However], you should not have to suffer for murdering, stealing, doing evil or interfering in the affairs of others. But if a person should have to suffer because he is a Christian, he should not be ashamed [of it], but instead, he should bring honor to God by [wearing] the name [of Christ].
[However], you should not have to suffer for murdering, stealing, doing evil or interfering in the affairs of others. But if a person should have to suffer because he is a Christian, he should not be ashamed [of it], but instead, he should bring honor to God by [wearing] the name [of Christ].
Constancy » Mary magdalene and other women
And many women, who had followed Jesus from Galilee and had ministered to His needs, were watching [all this] from a distance. Among them were Mary from Magdala; Mary, the mother of James and Joseph [i.e., probably the wife of Clopas. See John 19:25]; and the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee [i.e., Salome. Mark 15:40].
Now as the Sabbath day ended and the first day of the week [i.e., Sunday] approached [Note: See Mark 16:1-2 for the exact timing], Mary from Magdala and the other Mary [i.e., Jesus' mother. See Matt. 27:56] went to look at the grave site.
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Constancy » Jonathan
Constancy » Examples of constancy
Constancy » Instances of » Jonathan
Constancy » Onesiphorus
[But], may the Lord grant mercy to Onesiphorus' family, for he cheered me up many times and was not ashamed of my [being in] chains.
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Constancy » In obedience
Constancy » Priscilla and aquila
They risked their own lives for me, so not only I, but also all the Gentile churches [i.e., people converted from among the Gentiles] are grateful to them [for this].
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Constancy » Elisha
Constancy » Thomas
Then Thomas, which means, "The Twin," said to his fellow disciples, "Let us go too, so we can die with Him." [i.e., by being stoned to death with Jesus. See 11:8].
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Constancy » Instances of » Priscilla and aquila
I send greetings to Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow-workers in [the service of] Christ Jesus. They risked their own lives for me, so not only I, but also all the Gentile churches [i.e., people converted from among the Gentiles] are grateful to them [for this].
Constancy » In profession
[So], we should hold on firmly to the profession of our hope [in God], without wavering from it, for God is faithful to His promises.
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Constancy » In friendship
Constancy » Instances of
Constancy » In beneficence
And we should not become tired of doing good things, for eventually we will receive [never ending life] if we do not give up.
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Related Topics
- Always Praying
- Best Friends
- Faithfulness, To God
- Friendship, Examples Of
- Good Friends
- Hard Work And Perseverance
- Importunity, Towards God
- Intimacy
- Loyalty