Thematic Bible: Encouraged

be kindly disposed one to another with brotherly love, in honor prefer one another, Verse Concepts

that the trial of your faith, which is much more precious than gold that is destroyed but proved by fire, may be found to praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ, Verse Concepts

Put on, therefore, as elect and beloved saints of God, hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering, Verse Concepts

Love suffers long and is kind; love envies not; love is not boastful, is not puffed up, Verse Concepts

But be kind one to another, merciful, giving one to another, as God also in Christ gave to you. Verse Concepts

who are kept by the power of God through faith to salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In which you rejoice, though now for a little while if need be made sad by manifold trials,

and in addition to all these [put on] love, which is the bond of perfection. Verse Concepts

But when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face, Verse Concepts

let us approach with a true heart in a full assurance of faith, sprinkled in heart from an evil conscience, and washed in body with pure water, Verse Concepts

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

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And, masters, do the same things to them, forbearing threatening, knowing also that their master and yours is in heaven, and there is no respect of persons with him. Verse Concepts

forbearing one another, and forgiving one another if any one has a charge against any, as Christ forgave you, so [do] you also, Verse Concepts

bears all things, believes all things, hopes for all things, and endures all things. Verse Concepts

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

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Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life. Verse Concepts

And he said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and all your soul, and all your mind. Verse Concepts

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And may the Lord direct your hearts in the love of God, and in 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 you shall be children of the Most High; for he is good to the unthankful and evil. Verse Concepts

See that no one renders evil for evil, but always pursue the good both one to another and to all. Verse Concepts

If therefore your enemy is hungry, give him food; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for doing this you shall heap coals of fire on his head. Verse Concepts

But I tell you, Love your enemies, and pray for those that persecute you; Verse Concepts

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

and the Lord cause you to be full and abound with love one to another and to all men, as we also to you, Verse Concepts

for you also do the same to all the brothers in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brothers, to abound still more, Verse Concepts

Concerning whom we have much to say, and that which is difficult to explain, because you have become dull of hearing. For you who ought on account of the time to be teachers, have need that one should teach you again what are the first rudiments of the oracles of God, and have need of milk and not solid food. For every one that partakes of milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe; read more.
but solid food is for the perfect, having their perceptive faculties exercised by practice to distinguish both good and evil.

Wherefore leaving the account of the beginning of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of a change of mind from dead works, and of faith in God, of baptisms taught, and the imposition of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of the eternal judgment. And this we will do if God permits. read more.
For those once enlightened and having tasted of the heavenly gift and been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and having tasted of the good word of God and the powers of the life to come, and having fallen away, it is impossible again to renew to a change of mind, they having crucified again and exposed to shame the Son of God. But the land which drinks in the rain that often falls on it, and produces plants beneficial to those by whom it is cultivated, receives a blessing from God; but that which produces thorns and thistles is disapproved, and is nigh to a curse, the end of which is to be burned. But we are persuaded better things of you, beloved, and things pertaining to salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unjust, to forget your work, and the love which you showed for his name, having served the saints and [still] serving them. But we desire each of you to show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope to the end, that you be not stupid, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. For God haying promised Abraham, when he could not swear by a greater, swore by himself, saying, Surely, blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you; and so having waited long he obtained the promise. For men indeed swear by a greater, and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all dispute;

but speaking the truth with love we may grow to him in all things, who is the head, Christ; Verse Concepts

that you may walk worthily of the Lord in all that is pleasing [to him], being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; Verse Concepts

And may he that supplies seed to the sower and bread for eating multiply your grain, and increase the products of your righteousness; Verse Concepts

and for the same purpose also, giving all diligence add to your faith virtue, and to virtue knowledge, and to knowledge temperance, and to temperance patience, and to patience piety,

but grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Verse Concepts

as new born babes desire earnestly the pure milk of the word, that you may grow by it to salvation, Verse Concepts

Wherefore leaving the account of the beginning of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of a change of mind from dead works, and of faith in God, Verse Concepts

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Let the younger in like manner be subject to the elder, and do you all be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility; for God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. Verse Concepts

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, Verse Concepts

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But when you are invited, go and sit down in the last place, that when he who invited you comes, he may say to you, Friend, go up higher; then you shall have honor in the presence of those that recline with you; Verse Concepts

For I say through the grace given me, to every one among you, not to be higher-minded than he ought to be, but to think soberly, as God has distributed to each the measure of faith. Verse Concepts

Well; they were broken off by unbelief, and you stand by faith. Be not high-minded, but fear; Verse Concepts

Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will exalt you. Verse Concepts

But you shall not be so. But let the greater among you be as the younger, and the chief as he that serves. Verse Concepts

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching with all wisdom, and admonishing one another, with psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to God, Verse Concepts

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and the servant of the Lord must not contend, but must be gentle to all, apt to teach, patient under evil, Verse Concepts

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These things command and teach. Verse Concepts

Masters, render to your servants what is just and equal, knowing also that you have a master in heaven. Verse Concepts

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Pay to all their dues; a tax to whom a tax is due, a toll to whom a toll is due, fear to whom fear, and honor to whom honor. Verse Concepts

be kindly disposed one to another with brotherly love, in honor prefer one another, Verse Concepts

that the trial of your faith, which is much more precious than gold that is destroyed but proved by fire, may be found to praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ, Verse Concepts

Put on, therefore, as elect and beloved saints of God, hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering, Verse Concepts

Love suffers long and is kind; love envies not; love is not boastful, is not puffed up, Verse Concepts

But be kind one to another, merciful, giving one to another, as God also in Christ gave to you. Verse Concepts

who are kept by the power of God through faith to salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In which you rejoice, though now for a little while if need be made sad by manifold trials,

And he said to them, Go into all the world, preach the good news to all the creation; Verse Concepts

What I tell you in darkness, speak in the light, and what you hear in the ear, preach on the house-tops. Verse Concepts

and as you go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Verse Concepts

preach the word, press it in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and instruction; Verse Concepts

But he said to him, Let the dead bury their dead, but do you go and proclaim abroad the kingdom of God. Verse Concepts

and sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God, and to cure the sick. Verse Concepts

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

Love suffers long and is kind; love envies not; love is not boastful, is not puffed up, Verse Concepts

being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious power, for all patience and long suffering with joy; Verse Concepts

preach the word, press it in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and instruction; Verse Concepts

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, Verse Concepts

in purity, in knowledge, in long-suffering, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in 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 you shall be children of the Most High; for he is good to the unthankful and evil. Verse Concepts

See that no one renders evil for evil, but always pursue the good both one to another and to all. Verse Concepts

If therefore your enemy is hungry, give him food; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for doing this you shall heap coals of fire on his head. Verse Concepts

But I tell you, Love your enemies, and pray for those that persecute you; Verse Concepts

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

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Let every soul be subject to the superior powers. For there is no power except from God, and the [powers] which exist have been ordained by God. Verse Concepts

Admonish them to be subject to principalities, to powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready for every good work, Verse Concepts

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If therefore your enemy is hungry, give him food; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for doing this you shall heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

And he said to them, Go into all the world, preach the good news to all the creation; Verse Concepts

What I tell you in darkness, speak in the light, and what you hear in the ear, preach on the house-tops. Verse Concepts

and as you go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Verse Concepts

preach the word, press it in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and instruction; Verse Concepts

But he said to him, Let the dead bury their dead, but do you go and proclaim abroad the kingdom of God. Verse Concepts

and sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God, and to cure the sick. Verse Concepts

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

And we exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, comfort the dispirited, assist the sick, be of long suffering towards all men. Verse Concepts

by your patience you shall save your souls. Verse Concepts

rejoice in the hope, be patient in affliction, be persevering in prayer, Verse Concepts

But let patience have a perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing. Verse Concepts

Wait patiently therefore, brothers, till the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waits for the precious fruit of the earth, and is of long patience, till he receives the autumnal and vernal rain. Verse Concepts

and the servant of the Lord must not contend, but must be gentle to all, apt to teach, patient under evil, Verse Concepts

and to knowledge temperance, and to temperance patience, and to patience piety, Verse Concepts

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That the aged men be sober, grave, of sound mind, sound in faith, in love, in patience; Verse Concepts

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

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest [heavens], on earth peace, and among men good will!

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And they sung a new song before the throne and before the four cherubs and the elders; and no one could learn the song except the hundred and forty-four thousand, who had been redeemed from the earth. Verse Concepts

saying, We thank thee, Lord God Almighty, the Is and the Was, that thou didst take thy great power and reign, Verse Concepts

And the four cherubs had each six wings apiece. And they were full of eyes around and within, and they had no rest day nor night, saying, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty the Was and the Is and the Is to come. Verse Concepts

And I saw, and heard a voice of many angels about the throne, and of the cherubs, and of the elders,??nd the number of them was ten thousands of ten thousands and thousands of thousands,??12 saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was killed to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing.

And all the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four cherubs, and fell down before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, saying, Amen, blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever.

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

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Through him, therefore, let us offer the sacrifice of praise continually to God, that is, the fruit of lips confessing his name. Verse Concepts

But you are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people, that you should declare the virtues of him who called you out of darkness into his glorious light; Verse Concepts

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Let us therefore approach with boldness the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace for timely aid. Verse Concepts

draw nigh to God and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, purify your hearts, double-minded. Verse Concepts

Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us purify ourselves from every defilement of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Verse Concepts

And now, why do you delay? Arising, baptize and wash away your sins, calling on his name. Verse Concepts

if therefore any one purifies himself from these [errors], he shall be a vessel for honor, sanctified, of good use to the master, prepared for every good work. Verse Concepts

And every one that has this hope in him purifies himself, as he is pure. Verse Concepts

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Remove the old leaven, that you may be a new mass, as you are unleavened; for Christ our passover was also sacrificed for us. Verse Concepts

but let the hidden man of the heart be adorned with the imperishable [ornaments] of a meek and quiet spirit, which are of great price before God. Verse Concepts

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and strive to be quiet and pursue your own business, and work with your hands, as we charged you, Verse Concepts

for kings and all in authority, that we may lead quiet and peaceful lives in all piety and sanctity. Verse Concepts

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we charge and exhort such, by our Lord Jesus Christ, to work quietly, and eat their own bread. Verse Concepts

And he said to them, Go into all the world, preach the good news to all the creation; Verse Concepts

What I tell you in darkness, speak in the light, and what you hear in the ear, preach on the house-tops. Verse Concepts

and as you go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Verse Concepts

preach the word, press it in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and instruction; Verse Concepts

But he said to him, Let the dead bury their dead, but do you go and proclaim abroad the kingdom of God. Verse Concepts

and sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God, and to cure the sick. Verse Concepts

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

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Stand, therefore, girded about your loins with truth, and having put on the cuirass of righteousness, Verse Concepts

But do you, O man of God, avoid these things; but pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, patience, meekness. Verse Concepts

And as he discoursed of righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment about to come, Felix being terrified answered, Go for the present; but when I have time I will call you. Verse Concepts

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For I tell you, that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall by no means enter into the kingdom of heaven. Verse Concepts

Awake to righteousness and sin not; for some have not a knowledge of God. I speak to your shame. Verse Concepts

filled with the fruit of righteousness, through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. Verse Concepts

For this is the will of God, your purity, that you should abstain from fornication, Verse Concepts

And may the God of peace himself purify you wholly, and your whole spirit, and soul, and body, be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Verse Concepts

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Try yourselves, whether you are in the faith; prove yourselves; or know you not yourselves that Christ is in you unless you are reprobates? Verse Concepts