Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Bearing fruit » Reaping what you sow
Make no mistake ??God is not to be mocked ??a man will reap just what he sows; he who sows for his flesh will reap destruction from the flesh, and he who sows for the Spirit will reap life eternal from the Spirit.
Be sure that everyone, slave or free, will be paid back by the Lord and Master for the good he has done.
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Christian conduct » Fulfilling domestic duties
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right; honour your father and mother (it is the first command with a promise), that it may be well with you and that you may live long on earth. read more.
As for you fathers, do not exasperate your children, but bring them up in the discipline and on the admonitions of the Lord. Servants, be obedient to those who are your masters here below with reverence and trembling, with singleness of heart as to Christ himself; instead of merely working when their eye is on you, like those who court human favour, do God's will from the heart like servants of Christ, by rendering service with goodwill as to the Lord and Master, not to men. Be sure that everyone, slave or free, will be paid back by the Lord and Master for the good he has done.
As for you fathers, do not exasperate your children, but bring them up in the discipline and on the admonitions of the Lord. Servants, be obedient to those who are your masters here below with reverence and trembling, with singleness of heart as to Christ himself; instead of merely working when their eye is on you, like those who court human favour, do God's will from the heart like servants of Christ, by rendering service with goodwill as to the Lord and Master, not to men. Be sure that everyone, slave or free, will be paid back by the Lord and Master for the good he has done.
In the same way, you wives must be submissive to your husbands, so that even those who will not believe the Word may be won over without a word by the behaviour of their wives, when they see how chaste and reverent you are. You are not to adorn yourselves on the outside with braids of hair and ornaments of gold and changes of dress, read more.
but inside, in the heart, with the immortal beauty of a gentle and modest spirit, which in the sight of God is of rare value. It was in this way long ago that the holy women who hoped in God adorned themselves. They were submissive to their husbands. Thus Sara obeyed Abraham by calling him 'lord'. And you are daughters of Sara if you do what is right and yield to no panic. In the same way you husbands must be considerate in living with your wives, since they are the weaker sex; you must honour them as heirs equally with yourselves of the grace of Life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.
but inside, in the heart, with the immortal beauty of a gentle and modest spirit, which in the sight of God is of rare value. It was in this way long ago that the holy women who hoped in God adorned themselves. They were submissive to their husbands. Thus Sara obeyed Abraham by calling him 'lord'. And you are daughters of Sara if you do what is right and yield to no panic. In the same way you husbands must be considerate in living with your wives, since they are the weaker sex; you must honour them as heirs equally with yourselves of the grace of Life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.
Deeds » Doing all things in the name of the lord jesus Christ
Servants, be obedient to those who are your masters here below with reverence and trembling, with singleness of heart as to Christ himself; instead of merely working when their eye is on you, like those who court human favour, do God's will from the heart like servants of Christ, by rendering service with goodwill as to the Lord and Master, not to men. read more.
Be sure that everyone, slave or free, will be paid back by the Lord and Master for the good he has done.
Be sure that everyone, slave or free, will be paid back by the Lord and Master for the good he has done.
Indeed, whatever you say or do, let everything be done in dependence on the Lord Jesus, giving thanks in his name to God the Father.
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God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » All ranks and stations
Be sure that everyone, slave or free, will be paid back by the Lord and Master for the good he has done.
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remember, you will receive from the Lord the inheritance which is your due; serve Christ your Lord and Master,
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Liberty » Figurative
Be sure that everyone, slave or free, will be paid back by the Lord and Master for the good he has done.
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There is no room for Jew or Greek, there is no room for slave or freeman, there is no room for male and female; you are all one in Christ Jesus.
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In it there is no room for Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free man; Christ is everything and everywhere.
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So, if the Son sets you free, you will be really free.
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to proclaim the Lord's year of favour.
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you will understand the truth, and the truth will set you free." "We are Abraham's offspring," they retorted, "we have never been slaves to anybody. What do you mean by saying, 'You will be free'?"
Masters' » What masters should do
Masters, treat your servants justly and fairly; remember you have a Master of your own in heaven.
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Servants, be obedient to those who are your masters here below with reverence and trembling, with singleness of heart as to Christ himself; instead of merely working when their eye is on you, like those who court human favour, do God's will from the heart like servants of Christ, by rendering service with goodwill as to the Lord and Master, not to men. read more.
Be sure that everyone, slave or free, will be paid back by the Lord and Master for the good he has done. And as for you masters, act by your servants in the same way, and stop threatening them; be sure that they and you have a Lord and Master in heaven, and there is no partiality about him.
Be sure that everyone, slave or free, will be paid back by the Lord and Master for the good he has done. And as for you masters, act by your servants in the same way, and stop threatening them; be sure that they and you have a Lord and Master in heaven, and there is no partiality about him.
Respect of persons » God does not have
And as you call upon a Father who judges everyone impartially by what he has done, be reverent in your conduct while you sojourn here below;
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for the wrongdoer will be paid back for his wrongdoing ??there will be no favour shown.
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in cleansing their hearts by faith he made not the slightest distinction between us and them.
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Then Peter opened his lips and said, "I see quite plainly that God has no favourites,
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There is no partiality about God. All who sin outside the Law will perish outside the Law, and all who sin under the Law will be condemned by the Law.
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Be sure that everyone, slave or free, will be paid back by the Lord and Master for the good he has done. And as for you masters, act by your servants in the same way, and stop threatening them; be sure that they and you have a Lord and Master in heaven, and there is no partiality about him.
Reward » For spiritual service » All ranks and stations
Be sure that everyone, slave or free, will be paid back by the Lord and Master for the good he has done.
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remember, you will receive from the Lord the inheritance which is your due; serve Christ your Lord and Master,
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Servant » Bond » Equal status of, with other disciples of jesus
For by one Spirit we have all been baptized into one Body, Jews or Greeks, slaves or freemen; we have all been imbued with one Spirit.
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Be sure that everyone, slave or free, will be paid back by the Lord and Master for the good he has done.
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There is no room for Jew or Greek, there is no room for slave or freeman, there is no room for male and female; you are all one in Christ Jesus.
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You were a slave when you were called? Never mind. Of course, if you do find it possible to get free, you had better avail yourself of the opportunity. But a slave who is called to be in the Lord is a freedman of the Lord. Just as a free man who is called is a slave of Christ
Servants » When good » Are partakers of gospel privileges
For by one Spirit we have all been baptized into one Body, Jews or Greeks, slaves or freemen; we have all been imbued with one Spirit.
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Be sure that everyone, slave or free, will be paid back by the Lord and Master for the good he has done.
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There is no room for Jew or Greek, there is no room for slave or freeman, there is no room for male and female; you are all one in Christ Jesus.
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In it there is no room for Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free man; Christ is everything and everywhere.
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Servants » What servants should do
Tell servants to be submissive to their masters and to give them satisfaction all round, not to be refractory,
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Servants, be obedient to those who are your masters here below with reverence and trembling, with singleness of heart as to Christ himself; instead of merely working when their eye is on you, like those who court human favour, do God's will from the heart like servants of Christ, by rendering service with goodwill as to the Lord and Master, not to men. read more.
Be sure that everyone, slave or free, will be paid back by the Lord and Master for the good he has done.
Be sure that everyone, slave or free, will be paid back by the Lord and Master for the good he has done.
Let all servants who are under the yoke of slavery remember that their masters are entitled to perfect respect ??otherwise it will be a scandal to the Name of God and to our doctrine. Those who have Christian believers as their masters must not take liberties with them because they are brothers; they must be all the better servants because those who get the good of their service are believers and beloved. This is what you are to teach and preach.
Servants, obey your masters here below at every point; do not work simply when their eye is on you, like those who court human favour, but serve them with a single heart out of reverence for your Lord and Master. Whatever be your task, work at it heartily, as servants of the Lord and not of men;
Servants » When good » Shall be rewarded
Be sure that everyone, slave or free, will be paid back by the Lord and Master for the good he has done.
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remember, you will receive from the Lord the inheritance which is your due; serve Christ your Lord and Master,
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the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » All ranks and stations
Be sure that everyone, slave or free, will be paid back by the Lord and Master for the good he has done.
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remember, you will receive from the Lord the inheritance which is your due; serve Christ your Lord and Master,
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The goodness of the lord » The reward for doing good
You have heard the saying, 'You must love your neighbour and hate your enemy.' But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven: he makes his sun rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and the unjust.
Servants, be obedient to those who are your masters here below with reverence and trembling, with singleness of heart as to Christ himself; instead of merely working when their eye is on you, like those who court human favour, do God's will from the heart like servants of Christ, by rendering service with goodwill as to the Lord and Master, not to men. read more.
Be sure that everyone, slave or free, will be paid back by the Lord and Master for the good he has done.
Be sure that everyone, slave or free, will be paid back by the Lord and Master for the good he has done.
If you help only those who help you, what merit is that to you? Why, even sinful men do that. If you only lend to those from whom you hope to get something, what credit is that to you? Even sinful men lend to one another, so as to get a fair return. No, you must love your enemies and help them, you must lend to them without expecting any return; then you will have a rich reward, you will be sons of the Most High for he is kind even to the ungrateful and the evil.
Every subject must obey the government-authorities, for no authority exists apart from God; the existing authorities have been constituted by God. Hence anyone who resists authority is opposing the divine order, and the opposition will bring judgment on themselves. Magistrates are no terror to an honest man, though they are to a bad man. If you want to avoid being alarmed at the government-authorities, lead an honest life and you will be commended for it;