Thematic Bible: Encouraged

In brotherly affection be tenderly attached to each other; in honour preferring one another: Verse Concepts

that the test of your faith (much more precious than that of gold, which is of a perishing nature, though proved by fire) may be found unto praise and honour and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ: Verse Concepts

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering; Verse Concepts

Love is long-suffering, is kind; love envieth not; love is no vain boaster, is not inflated [with pride], Verse Concepts

but be ye kind one to another, full of sensibility, forgiving mutually, even as God in Christ hath forgiven you. Verse Concepts

who are guarded by the omnipotence of God, through faith to obtain the salvation which is ready to appear at the last time. Wherein ye exult, though yet for a little space, (if it must be so,) ye are in sorrow through various trials:

But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. Verse Concepts

But when thou keepest a fast, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; Verse Concepts

let us come to him with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and the body washed with pure water: Verse Concepts

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If we confess our sins, faithful is he and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Verse Concepts

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And ye masters, do the same things to them, avoiding menacing language: knowing that you also yourselves have a master in heaven; and there is no respect of persons with him. Verse Concepts

forbearing one another, and freely forgiving one another, if any man hath a complaint against another: even as Christ hath freely forgiven you, so also do ye. Verse Concepts

beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Verse Concepts

with all humility and meekness, with long suffering, forbearing one another in love; Verse Concepts

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preserve yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Verse Concepts

Then Jesus said to him, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind." Verse Concepts

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And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patience of Christ. Verse Concepts

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But love your enemies, and do good and lend, hoping for nothing in return: and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Most High; for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the wicked. Verse Concepts

See that no man return evil for evil to any man; but always pursue that which is good, both towards one another, and towards all men. Verse Concepts

If therefore thine enemy hunger, give him food; if he thirst, give him drink: for so doing, thou shalt heap up coals of fire on his head. Verse Concepts

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who treat you insolently, and persecute you; Verse Concepts

But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you; Verse Concepts

And the Lord cause you to abound and overflow with love one to another, and towards all men, as we also do to you: Verse Concepts

And indeed ye practise it towards all the brethren that are throughout Macedonia: but we conjure you, brethren, to abound more and more; Verse Concepts

Concerning whom we have much to discourse, and of difficult interpretation to explain, seeing ye are dull of hearing. For though ye ought for the time to be teachers of others, ye have again need that some one teach you the leading principles of the oracles of God; and are become as those who need milk, and not solid food. For every one who useth milk is inexperienced in the word of righteousness: for he is an infant. read more.
But solid nourishment is proper for grown men, even as many as by habit have their organs of perception exercised for the discernment both of good and evil.

WHEREFORE, desisting from initiatory discourse respecting Christ, let us advance towards perfection; not again laying a foundation of repentance from dead works, and faith in God, of the doctrine of ablutions, and of imposition of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And so we will do, if God permit. read more.
For it is not possible to renew again unto repentance those who have been once illuminated, and have tasted the celestial gift, and have been made partakers of the Holy Ghost, and have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, and yet have fallen away: for they crucify again to themselves the Son of God, and expose him to public infamy. For the earth which imbibes the rain which often falls upon it, and bringeth forth herbage suitable for those by whom it is cultured, receiveth a blessing from God; but if it produceth thorns and thistles, it is abandoned, and near the curse [of barrenness], whose end will be for burning. But, beloved, we are persuaded concerning you that things are better, and connected with salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unjust, to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have demonstrated in his name, having ministered assistance to the saints, and still ministering. But we earnestly desire that every one of you do manifest the same diligence, in order to obtain the full assurance of hope unto the end: that ye be not slothful, but imitators of those who, by faith and long suffering, are inheriting the promises. For God when he gave the promise to Abraham forasmuch as he had nothing greater to swear by, sware by himself, saying, "Verily, blessing, I will bless thee, and multiplying, I will multiply thee." And so after long patient waiting he obtained the promise. For men indeed swear by something greater than themselves; and an oath for confirmation is with them conclusive in all disputes.

but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, who is the head, even Christ: Verse Concepts

that ye may walk worthy of the Lord, well pleasing him in all things, in every good work fruitful, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Verse Concepts

Now he that supplieth seed to the sower, shall also supply bread for food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness, Verse Concepts

and with intelligence moderation; and with moderation patience; and with patience piety;

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory now and unto the day of eternity. Amen. Verse Concepts

as new-born babes desire earnestly the unadulterated milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: Verse Concepts

WHEREFORE, desisting from initiatory discourse respecting Christ, let us advance towards perfection; not again laying a foundation of repentance from dead works, and faith in God, Verse Concepts

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In like manner, ye who are younger persons, be in subjection to your elders: but all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed from head to foot with humility: for God sets himself in opposition to the proud, but he giveth grace to the lowly. Verse Concepts

Let the same sentiment of mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Verse Concepts

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But when thou art invited, go and sit down in the lowest place; that when he who invited thee comes, he may say to thee, Friend, go up higher; then shalt thou have respect in the presence of those who are seated with thee. Verse Concepts

For, I say, by the grace which is given unto me, to every one that is among you, not to think of himself above what he ought to think; but to think soberly, as God has divided to every one the measure of faith. Verse Concepts

Admitted; by unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not high minded, but fear: Verse Concepts

Be humbled in the presence of God, so he will exalt you. Verse Concepts

But ye shall not act thus: but the superior among you, let him be as the junior; and he that presideth, as he that serveth. Verse Concepts

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing yourselves in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual canticles, singing with grace in your heart unto the Lord. Verse Concepts

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And a servant of the Lord ought not to quarrel; but to be gentle to all men, apt to teach, forbearing, Verse Concepts

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Announce and teach these things. Verse Concepts

MASTERS, afford to your servants that which is just, and an equivalent, knowing that ye also have a Master in the heavens. Verse Concepts

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Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour. Verse Concepts

In brotherly affection be tenderly attached to each other; in honour preferring one another: Verse Concepts

that the test of your faith (much more precious than that of gold, which is of a perishing nature, though proved by fire) may be found unto praise and honour and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ: Verse Concepts

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering; Verse Concepts

Love is long-suffering, is kind; love envieth not; love is no vain boaster, is not inflated [with pride], Verse Concepts

but be ye kind one to another, full of sensibility, forgiving mutually, even as God in Christ hath forgiven you. Verse Concepts

who are guarded by the omnipotence of God, through faith to obtain the salvation which is ready to appear at the last time. Wherein ye exult, though yet for a little space, (if it must be so,) ye are in sorrow through various trials:

And he said unto them, Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Verse Concepts

What I say unto you in the dark, publish in the light: and what ye hear whispered into the ear, proclaim upon the roofs. Verse Concepts

And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is approaching. Verse Concepts

preach the word, be urgent, in season, out of season; reprove, enjoin, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. Verse Concepts

And Jesus said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but go thou, preach the kingdom of God. Verse Concepts

And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. Verse Concepts

Go, and taking your station in the temple, speak to the people all the words of this life. Verse Concepts

Love is long-suffering, is kind; love envieth not; love is no vain boaster, is not inflated [with pride], Verse Concepts

strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and long-suffering with joy; Verse Concepts

preach the word, be urgent, in season, out of season; reprove, enjoin, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. Verse Concepts

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, fidelity, Verse Concepts

in purity, in knowledge, in long-suffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, Verse Concepts

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But love your enemies, and do good and lend, hoping for nothing in return: and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Most High; for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the wicked. Verse Concepts

See that no man return evil for evil to any man; but always pursue that which is good, both towards one another, and towards all men. Verse Concepts

If therefore thine enemy hunger, give him food; if he thirst, give him drink: for so doing, thou shalt heap up coals of fire on his head. Verse Concepts

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who treat you insolently, and persecute you; Verse Concepts

But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you; Verse Concepts

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LET every soul be subject to the superior powers: for there is no power but from God; the existing powers are appointed by God. Verse Concepts

REMIND them to be subject to princes and those invested with authority, to obey magistrates, to be ready for every good work, Verse Concepts

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If therefore thine enemy hunger, give him food; if he thirst, give him drink: for so doing, thou shalt heap up coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

And he said unto them, Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Verse Concepts

What I say unto you in the dark, publish in the light: and what ye hear whispered into the ear, proclaim upon the roofs. Verse Concepts

And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is approaching. Verse Concepts

preach the word, be urgent, in season, out of season; reprove, enjoin, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. Verse Concepts

And Jesus said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but go thou, preach the kingdom of God. Verse Concepts

And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. Verse Concepts

Go, and taking your station in the temple, speak to the people all the words of this life. Verse Concepts

Now we conjure you, brethren, admonish the unruly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the infirm, be patient with all men. Verse Concepts

In your patience possess ye your souls. Verse Concepts

rejoicing in hope; patient in affliction; persevering in prayer: Verse Concepts

But let patience have its work perfected, that ye may be perfect and complete, deficient in nothing. Verse Concepts

Be patient therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See, the husbandman waits for the precious fruit of the earth, in patient expectation for it, till it receives the former and the latter rain. Verse Concepts

And a servant of the Lord ought not to quarrel; but to be gentle to all men, apt to teach, forbearing, Verse Concepts

and with intelligence moderation; and with moderation patience; and with patience piety; Verse Concepts

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that the elder men be sober, grave, discreet, sound in faith, in love, in patience. Verse Concepts

For ye have need of patience, that after ye have done the will of God, ye may receive the promise. Verse Concepts

And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, Glory in the highest heavens to God! and upon earth, peace! towards men complacence.

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and they sang as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four living beings, and the presbyters: and no person could learn that song, but the hundred forty-four thousand, who were redeemed from the earth. Verse Concepts

saying, We give thanks to thee, Lord the Almighty God, who is and who was, and who is coming, because thou hast assumed thy great power, and hast set up the throne of thy kingdom. Verse Concepts

And the four living beings had each for himself six wings encircling him, and within they were full of eyes; and they never cease day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, who was, and who is, and who is coming. Verse Concepts

And I looked, and heard the voice of many angels around the throne, and the living beings, and the presbyters, and their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, crying with a loud voice, Worthy is the slaughtered lamb to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and might, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

And all the angels stood in a circle about the throne, and the presbyters and the four living beings, and fell on their faces before the throne, and worshipped God, saying, Amen: blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might be to our God for ever and ever. Amen.

And there came a voice out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye servants of his, and all that fear him, both the small and the great. Verse Concepts

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By him therefore let us offer a sacrifice of praise perpetually to God, that is the fruit of our lips confessing his name. Verse Concepts

But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people acquired by purchase; that ye should publish abroad the excellencies of him, who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: Verse Concepts

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Let us therefore approach with boldness the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help. Verse Concepts

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Make clean your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double-minded. Verse Concepts

HAVING therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Verse Concepts

And now why delay? arise, to be baptised, and wash away thy sins, calling upon the name of the Lord. Verse Concepts

If therefore a man preserve himself pure from these things, he shall be a vessel for honour, sanctified and highly useful to the master, ready for every good work. Verse Concepts

And every one who hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. Verse Concepts

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Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new mass, as ye are unleavened. For our passover hath been sacrificed for us, even Christ. Verse Concepts

but let it be the hidden man of the heart, with that incorruptible ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God highly valuable. Verse Concepts

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and that you make it your study to live peaceably, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we have enjoined you; Verse Concepts

for kings, and all that are in a state of eminence, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and seriousness. Verse Concepts

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Now such we command, and conjure, by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they labour, and eat their own bread. Verse Concepts

And he said unto them, Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Verse Concepts

What I say unto you in the dark, publish in the light: and what ye hear whispered into the ear, proclaim upon the roofs. Verse Concepts

And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is approaching. Verse Concepts

preach the word, be urgent, in season, out of season; reprove, enjoin, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. Verse Concepts

And Jesus said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but go thou, preach the kingdom of God. Verse Concepts

And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. Verse Concepts

Go, and taking your station in the temple, speak to the people all the words of this life. Verse Concepts

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Stand therefore, girded about your loins with truth, and putting on the breastplate of righteousness; Verse Concepts

But thou, O man of God, flee from these things; but pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Verse Concepts

And as he discoursed of righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment which is ready to be revealed, Felix being greatly terrified, replied, Go, for the present, I will some time hence take another opportunity of calling for thee. Verse Concepts

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For I say unto you, That except your righteousness abounds more than that of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven. Verse Concepts

Awake as the righteous, and sin not; for some have an ignorance of God: I speak this to your shame. Verse Concepts

filled with fruits of righteousness, which by Jesus Christ are to the glory and praise of God. Verse Concepts

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that you should abstain from whoredom; Verse Concepts

Now the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your whole spirit, and soul, and body be preserved faultless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Verse Concepts

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Examine yourselves, whether ye are in the faith; prove your ownselves: know ye not your ownselves, that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobate? Verse Concepts