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Thematic Bible



So, for this reason, He had to become like His brothers in every way [i.e., except that He never sinned], so that He could become a merciful and faithful Head Priest in things related to God's [service], [and] that He could provide a means of purifying [Lev. 16:30] for people's sins [i.e., make atonement for them]. Verse ConceptsAtonementAdoption, descriptions ofCompassion, Of ChristAtonement, Reconciliation To God ByMercifulnessPriesthood, In NtPropitiationSin, Deliverance From GodChrist, The High PriestChrist, Character OfMessianic Titles, High PriestFaithful In MuchChrist Like PeopleChrist AtoningChrist's True FamilyRiversReconciliation with GodReconciliation

[It is also] from Jesus Christ, who is the Faithful Witness [to the truth], the Firstborn from the dead [i.e., the first One raised never to die again], the Ruler of the kings of the world. May there be honor and power forever and ever to Christ, who loved us and released us from our sins by His blood [Note: Some manuscripts say "washed us" since the two words are spelled almost alike]. Verse ConceptsGod, Faithfulness OfFreedom, Through Jesus ChristFreedom, Abuse Of ChristianFirstbornExpiationAtonement, Remission Of Sins ByJesus As King Of KingsRulersSalvation, Nature OfWitnessing, Importance OfJesus Christ, Love OfJesus Christ, ResurrectionLibertyNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForChrist The FirstbornThe Witness Of ChristChrist AtoningChrist Is RisenChrist's LoveWitnesses




If we prove to be unfaithful [i.e., to our commitment to Christ], He [still] remains faithful [to His word], for He cannot deny Himself. [Note: This verse refers to Christ remaining true to His promise of either accepting or rejecting us. See Matt. 10:32-33]. Verse ConceptsGod, Faithfulness OfGod Is UnchangeableImpossible For GodFaithful In MuchUnfaithfulFaithfulnessPromises concerningGod's Faithfulnessfearlessdenial


And the Pharisees and experts in the law of Moses both complained, saying, "This man welcomes worldly people and [even] eats with them." Verse ConceptsFeastingComplaintsTax CollectorsReceived OutcastsWelcomed By GodGrumbling At PeopleOpposition To Christ From ScribesPharisees Concerned About Christ

"Why does this man talk this way? He is speaking against God. Who can forgive sins except one, that is, God?" Verse ConceptsFaultsComplaintsClaimsUniquenessPeople's Inability To SaveBlasphemyWho Can Forgive Sins?Why Does Jesus Do This?Unable To SaveFinding Fault With Jesus

And when the Pharisees saw this they said to His disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and worldly people?" Verse ConceptsFaultsComplaintsStatusTax CollectorsPharisees Concerned About ChristFinding Fault With Jesustaxespharisees

But when the Pharisees saw this, they said to Him, "Look, your disciples are doing what is against the law of Moses to do on a Sabbath day." Verse ConceptsComplaintsRitualThe Disciples ActionsPharisees Concerned About ChristThe Sabbath And ChristThe SabbathJesus Healing On Sabbathpharisees

"Why do your disciples violate the tradition of the [Jewish] elders? For they do not [ceremonially] wash their hands before eating [their meals]." Verse ConceptsFaultsComplaintsLaw, Jesus Christ's Attitude ToTraditionsPeople UnwashedBreaking Man's LawHow People EatFinding Fault With Jesuselders

And when the experts in the law of Moses, being Pharisees [i.e., a strict sect of the Jewish religion], saw that He was eating with tax collectors and worldly people, they said to His disciples, "Why does Jesus eat and drink with tax collectors and worldly people?" Verse ConceptsFaultsConfrontationComplaintsStatusTax CollectorsOpposition To Christ From ScribesPharisees Concerned About ChristWhy Does Jesus Do This?Finding Fault With Jesus

They had observed some of His disciples eating their food with contaminated, that is, [ceremonially] unwashed hands. Verse ConceptsDefilement, Objects OfBathing, For CleansingPurity, Nature OfThe Disciples ActionsPeople UnwashedHow People EatLack Of Holiness

And when the crowd saw this, they began complaining [i.e., because Zacchaeus was a despised tax collector] and said, "He is going to lodge with a sinful man." Verse ConceptsGuestsLonelinessHospitality Towards ChristWelcoming ChristGrumbling At PeopleReceiving Jesus As A GuestComplaintsComplaining

So the Jews, [who were assembled in the synagogue. See verse 59] began complaining about Jesus because He had said, "I am the bread that came down from heaven." Verse ConceptsChrist, Names ForChrist Going DownChrist And HeavenGrumbling At PeopleJesus As Food

Then Jesus answered her, "O, woman, how great your faith is. May what you want be done for you." And her daughter was healed that very moment. Verse ConceptsFaith, Growth InCommendationHourMission, Of Jesus ChristSuddenlyRight DesiresThose Jesus HealedGodly WomanFaith And HealingHaving FaithHealth And HealingBeing A Woman Of GodHope And Healingwomanmistress

They begged Him that they might only touch the edge of His robe. And all those who got to touch it were made well. Verse ConceptsCloaksTasselsOuter GarmentsFringe Of ClothesTouching For HealingJesus Healing

And when Jesus heard this, He was amazed and said to those who were following [along], "It is true when I tell to you, I have never found [anyone with] such great faith, not [even] among the Israelites. Verse ConceptsAmazingAffirmationsFaith, Growth InMission, Of Jesus ChristAttitudes Of FaithMarvelling

And when He had entered the house [i.e., probably a friend's house there in Capernaum. See 8:20], the blind men came in [after Him]. Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do what you are asking?" They replied, "Yes, Lord." Verse ConceptsAbility, Of ChristDrawing Near To ChristEntering HousesAssentingBlindness

While Jesus spoke these things, a leader [of the Jewish synagogue, named Jairus. See Mark 5:22-43] came and worshiped Him, saying, "My daughter has just died, but if you come and place your hand on her, she will live [again]." Verse ConceptsFeetChildren, examples ofBowingKneelingChildren, In Jesus MiraclesLaying On Hands To HealWhile Still SpeakingDeath Of Unnamed IndividualsThose Jesus HealedChildren In The Miracles Of Jesus Christ

Just then a person with an infectious skin disease came and worshiped Him, saying, "Lord, if you want to, you can heal me." Verse ConceptsBowingKneelingCleansing The BodyChrist WillingHealing Cancercancer

For she had told herself, "If only I can touch his clothing, I will be healed." Verse ConceptsCertaintyOuter GarmentsTouching For HealingSoliloquyHow Healing Came