Thematic Bible: Constancy


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You have forgotten the encouragement that is addressed to you as sons: "My son, do not think lightly of the Lord's discipline or give up when you are corrected by him.


Dear friends, do not be surprised by the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. Instead, because you are participating in the sufferings of the Messiah, keep on rejoicing, so that you may be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of the Messiah, you are blessed, for the glorious Spirit of God is resting on you. read more.
Of course, none of you should suffer for being a murderer, thief, criminal, or troublemaker. But if you suffer for being a Christian, do not feel ashamed, but glorify God with that name.


Now many women were also there, watching from a distance. They had accompanied Jesus from Galilee and had ministered to him. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee's sons.



Jonathan made David vow again out of his love for him, because he loved him as himself.

"As the LORD lives," Ittai answered in reply, "and as your majesty the king lives, wherever your majesty my king may be whether living or dying that's where your servant will be!"


Naomi took care of the child, taking him to her breast and becoming his nurse.


When David finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan became a close friend to David, and Jonathan loved him as himself.

Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David: "May the LORD punish any violation of this covenant by the hand of David's enemies."


May the Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, for he often took care of me and was not ashamed that I was a prisoner.


I cling to your decrees; LORD, do not put me to shame.

Teach me, LORD, about the way of your statutes, and I will observe them without fail.


and who risked their necks for my life. I am thankful to them, and so are all the churches among the gentiles.


Elijah instructed Elisha, "Remain here on this side, please, because the LORD is sending me as far as Bethel." But Elisha replied, "As the LORD lives, I'm not going to leave you while you're still alive!" So they both went on to Bethel.


Then Thomas, who was called the Twin, told his fellow disciples, "Let's go, too, so that we may die with him!"


Greet Prisca and Aquila, who work with me for the Messiah Jesus, and who risked their necks for my life. I am thankful to them, and so are all the churches among the gentiles.






They began to cry loudly again. So Orpah kissed her mother-in-law good-bye, but Ruth remained with her.




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