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Do not team up with unbelievers [i.e., in close relationships, such as marriage, etc.]. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or, what fellowship can light have with darkness? And what harmony can Christ have with Belial? [Note: "Belial" means "worthlessness" and was used for referring to the devil]. Or, what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? And what agreement is there between a temple of God and idols? For we are a temple of the living God, just as God said [Lev. 26:12], "I will live in them and walk among them [i.e., among His people]; and I will be their God and they will be my people." read more.
Therefore, the Lord says [Isa. 52:11], "You people should leave their company [i.e., unbelievers, verse 14] and separate yourselves from them, and do not touch anything unclean [i.e., their evil practices], and I will welcome you."

Do not have fellowship with [people who practice] worthless deeds of darkness [i.e., sinful living], but expose them instead. Verse Concepts

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But I say to you that every person who is angry toward his brother will be subject to judgment; and whoever calls his brother 'stupid idiot' is subject to [being sentenced by] the [Jewish] Council, and whoever says, 'go to hell' is subject to going to the fire of hell [himself]. Verse Concepts

Do not take revenge on someone who has wronged you, but leave it up to God's wrath [to take care of it], for it is written [Deut. 22:35], "The Lord says, I will pay people back [for doing wrong] because taking revenge belongs to me." Verse Concepts

"So I tell you, do not worry about [the material things of] your life, [such as] what you will eat or what you will drink, or about what you will wear on your body. There are more important things in life than food, and more important things about your body than the clothing you wear. Verse Concepts

Do not worry about anything, but in everything, by prayer and [special] petition, along with thanksgivings, you should make your requests known to God. Verse Concepts

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And the person who was sown among the thorns is the one who hears the message, but the anxieties of the world [i.e., of life] and the deceptiveness of [material] riches choke the message and he becomes unproductive. Verse Concepts

But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about [so] many things. Verse Concepts

So, do not look [anxiously] for what you will eat, and what you will drink, and do not be [continually] worried [i.e., about such things]. Verse Concepts

"But pay attention to yourselves so that your hearts do not become overburdened by carousing, and drunkenness, and the worries of life. [If you do], that 'day' [i.e., Jesus' second coming and judgment] will arrive suddenly, like a trap [i.e., which catches an animal by surprise]. Verse Concepts

But I want you to be free from worry. The man who is not married is concerned about the affairs of the Lord [and] how to please the Lord. Verse Concepts

Place all your anxious cares upon God [in prayer], because He genuinely cares about you. Verse Concepts

But now you also should stop practicing them: anger, wrath, malice, slander, filthy language from your mouth. Verse Concepts

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"So I tell you, do not worry about [the material things of] your life, [such as] what you will eat or what you will drink, or about what you will wear on your body. There are more important things in life than food, and more important things about your body than the clothing you wear. Verse Concepts

Do not worry about anything, but in everything, by prayer and [special] petition, along with thanksgivings, you should make your requests known to God. Verse Concepts

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And the person who was sown among the thorns is the one who hears the message, but the anxieties of the world [i.e., of life] and the deceptiveness of [material] riches choke the message and he becomes unproductive. Verse Concepts

But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about [so] many things. Verse Concepts

So, do not look [anxiously] for what you will eat, and what you will drink, and do not be [continually] worried [i.e., about such things]. Verse Concepts

"But pay attention to yourselves so that your hearts do not become overburdened by carousing, and drunkenness, and the worries of life. [If you do], that 'day' [i.e., Jesus' second coming and judgment] will arrive suddenly, like a trap [i.e., which catches an animal by surprise]. Verse Concepts

But I want you to be free from worry. The man who is not married is concerned about the affairs of the Lord [and] how to please the Lord. Verse Concepts

Place all your anxious cares upon God [in prayer], because He genuinely cares about you. Verse Concepts

Therefore, the Lord says [Isa. 52:11], "You people should leave their company [i.e., unbelievers, verse 14] and separate yourselves from them, and do not touch anything unclean [i.e., their evil practices], and I will welcome you." Verse Concepts

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"Do not handle [this]; do not taste [that]; do not touch [those things]?" Verse Concepts

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Ask God's blessing on people who persecute you, instead of cursing them. Verse Concepts

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[Ask God's] blessing on those who curse you; pray for those who treat you spitefully. Verse Concepts

Praise and cursing come out of the same mouth! My brothers, these things should not be happening. Verse Concepts

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For [Psalm 39:12 says], "The person who loves [his] life and wants to have happy days, should avoid saying anything bad or deceptive. Verse Concepts

And I tell you, whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits sexual unfaithfulness [toward her], unless the reason for the divorce was sexual unfaithfulness [on his wife's part]. And the person who marries a woman who has been divorced commits sexual sin with her [i.e., because she is still rightfully married to her first husband]." Verse Concepts

But I say to you, every person who divorces his wife makes her become sexually unfaithful to him [i.e., since she will probably marry someone else], unless the reason for the divorce is that she had [already] become sexually unfaithful to him. And whoever marries a woman who has been divorced commits sexual sin with her [i.e., because she is still rightfully married to her first husband]. Verse Concepts

And do not get drunk on wine, which results in ruined lives, but be filled with the Holy Spirit. Verse Concepts

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[Note: The following traits should be understood in the context of love for people]. Love is patient [with people], and is kind [to them]; love does not envy [what people are or have]; love does not boast [of being superior to others], it is not arrogant [in dealing with people]. Verse Concepts

We should be living properly, as in the daytime [i.e., when people normally behave themselves], not engaging in orgies and drunkenness; not practicing sexual immorality and indecent vices; not quarrelsome and jealous. Verse Concepts

We should avoid foolish pride as well as provoking or envying one another. Verse Concepts

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But if you people have bitter jealousy and rivalry in your hearts, do not be arrogant [over it] and deny the truth. Verse Concepts

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For he knew that the reason they had turned Jesus over to him was out of envy. Verse Concepts

But when the Jews saw the large crowds [gathered to hear the Gospel] they became very jealous and took sharp issue with the things Paul said, and [even] spoke against them. Verse Concepts

My little children [i.e., dear ones], I am writing this to you so that you will not sin anymore. But if anyone does sin, we have Someone to go to the Father on our behalf; it is Jesus Christ, the [only] righteous One. Verse Concepts

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Later on Jesus found the man in the Temple, and said to him, "Look, you have been made well; stop sinning or else something worse [i.e., than the handicap you had] will happen to you." Verse Concepts

She replied, "No sir, no one did." Then Jesus said, "[Well], I do not condemn you either. Go on your way and from now on, do not sin anymore."}} Verse Concepts

So, do not allow [the practice of] sin to rule your mortal bodies, so that you obey its desires. Verse Concepts

Come to your senses; do what is right and stop sinning. Some of you do not know God [i.e., in a personal way]. I am saying this to make you ashamed. Verse Concepts

Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of [only] one wife, sober-minded [Note: When this word, used here figuratively, is used in its literal sense, it means to abstain from intoxicating drinks], sensible, respectable, hospitable, capable of teaching. Verse Concepts

[An elder must] not be guilty of just blame, [he must be] the husband of one wife, whose children are believers [Note: The word for "believers" may also be translated "faithful ones" or "trustworthy ones"], who have a reputation for not being wild or disobedient. Verse Concepts

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And He answered them, "Have you not read [Gen. 1:27; 5:2] that when God created [mankind as] male and female, Verse Concepts

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But now you also should stop practicing them: anger, wrath, malice, slander, filthy language from your mouth. Verse Concepts

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Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of [only] one wife, sober-minded [Note: When this word, used here figuratively, is used in its literal sense, it means to abstain from intoxicating drinks], sensible, respectable, hospitable, capable of teaching. Verse Concepts

[An elder must] not be guilty of just blame, [he must be] the husband of one wife, whose children are believers [Note: The word for "believers" may also be translated "faithful ones" or "trustworthy ones"], who have a reputation for not being wild or disobedient. Verse Concepts

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And He answered them, "Have you not read [Gen. 1:27; 5:2] that when God created [mankind as] male and female, Verse Concepts

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Be enthusiastic instead of lazy. Be fervent in your spirit [Note: Some translators take "spirit" here to refer to the "Holy Spirit"], [as you] serve the Lord. Verse Concepts

We do not want you people to be [spiritually] slack, but to imitate those who will inherit [God's] promises because of their faith and patience. Verse Concepts

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So, we should stop judging one another any more. But instead, you people should determine not to put anything in your brother's way [to cause him] to trip or fall [away from God]. Verse Concepts

"Do not pass [condemning] judgment [on other people] so that you do not receive such judgment [on yourselves]. Verse Concepts

So, whoever you are, you people do not have any excuse for judging people [Note: At this point Paul begins addressing the Jews. See verse 17]. For in a matter where you judge someone else [to be wrong] you [actually] condemn yourselves, because you are practicing the same things [you condemn them for doing]. Verse Concepts

Who [do you think] you are, to pass judgment on someone else's household servant? He stands [approved] or falls [into disapproval] before his own Master [only]. Yes, [surely] he will stand [approved], for the Lord is capable of helping him to stand. Verse Concepts

So, do not judge anything until the appointed time, when the Lord returns [i.e., to do the judging]. He will both shed light on the hidden things done in the dark and make known the motives of people's hearts. Then each person [i.e., who deserves it] will receive praise from God. Verse Concepts

There is only One Lawgiver and Judge [i.e., God or Christ]. It is He who is able to save and destroy [people]. So, who [do you think] you are, judging your neighbor? Verse Concepts

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Do not lie to one another, since you have put away [the conduct of] your old person with its practices, Verse Concepts

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[Psa. 4:4 says], "Be angry [i.e., at wrongdoing. See Mark 3:5], but do not sin" [i.e., by harboring bitterness or retaliation]. Do not allow the sun to go down while you are still provoked. And do not give the devil an opportunity [to lead you into sin].

But now you also should stop practicing them: anger, wrath, malice, slander, filthy language from your mouth. Verse Concepts

Brothers, do not be children in the way you think, but be babies in wrongdoing; yet be mature in your thinking. Verse Concepts

The young man asked Him, "Which [ones]?" Jesus answered, "You must not murder. You must not be sexually unfaithful to your mate. You must not steal. You must not give false testimony. Verse Concepts

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For [the commandments are: Ex. 20:13ff], "You must not be sexually unfaithful to your mate. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not have a strong desire for what belongs to someone else." These and any other commandments are summed up in these words, "You must love your neighbor the same as you love yourself." Verse Concepts

Every person who hates his brother is a murderer [in God's sight]; and you [surely] know that no murderer has [the hope of] never ending life remaining in his heart. Verse Concepts

[However], you should not have to suffer for murdering, stealing, doing evil or interfering in the affairs of others. Verse Concepts

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Neither should you people complain as some of them did and were killed by the destroying angel [See Ex. 12:23?]. Verse Concepts

Do everything without complaining and arguing, Verse Concepts

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I solemnly urge you, in the presence of God, and Christ Jesus and the elect [i.e, chosen] angels, that you obey these instructions without showing prejudice [toward anyone], or doing anything out of partiality. Verse Concepts

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These people are gripers and complainers, living according to their own [evil] desires, whose mouths speak boastfully, and who show partiality [toward certain people] to gain some advantage. Verse Concepts

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are you not making class distinctions among yourselves and judging [people] from evil motives? Verse Concepts

And then Paul, Silas, Timothy [and perhaps others by now] traveled through the districts of Phrygia and Galatia [i.e., provinces of central Asia Minor] because [an inspired message from] the Holy Spirit would not permit them to proclaim the message in Asia [i.e., the westernmost province of Asia Minor]. When they came near Mysia [i.e., a northwestern province of Asia Minor] they attempted to travel into Bythinia [i.e., a northern province of Asia Minor] but [an inspired message from] the Holy Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to,

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Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of [only] one wife, sober-minded [Note: When this word, used here figuratively, is used in its literal sense, it means to abstain from intoxicating drinks], sensible, respectable, hospitable, capable of teaching. Verse Concepts

Deacons should be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own family affairs well. Verse Concepts

[An elder must] not be guilty of just blame, [he must be] the husband of one wife, whose children are believers [Note: The word for "believers" may also be translated "faithful ones" or "trustworthy ones"], who have a reputation for not being wild or disobedient. Verse Concepts

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And He answered them, "Have you not read [Gen. 1:27; 5:2] that when God created [mankind as] male and female, Verse Concepts

And He answered them, "Have you not read [Gen. 1:27; 5:2] that when God created [mankind as] male and female, He said [Gen. 2:24], 'For this reason [i.e., since He made one woman for one man], a man will leave [the home of] his father and mother and will cling to his wife, [so that] the two of them will [then] become one flesh [i.e., united in such a close relationship as to constitute one body]?'

Some Pharisees [i.e., a strict sect of the Jewish religion] came to Him [and attempted] to test Him by asking, "Is it permissible by the law of Moses for a man to divorce his wife?" And He answered them, "What did Moses command you [to do]?" They replied, "Moses allowed us to provide a legal divorce decree and [then] to divorce her." read more.
But Jesus said to them, "He wrote you this commandment [only] because of the rebellious spirit of you [Jews]. But from the beginning of creation God made mankind male and female. For this reason [i.e., since he made one woman for one man] a man will leave [the home of] his father and mother and will cling to his wife and the two of them will [then] become one flesh [i.e., united in such a close relationship as to constitute one body], so that [upon becoming husband and wife] they no longer function as two persons but as one body.

Have the same [good] thoughts toward one another. Do not [always] be thinking you are a "bigshot," but lower yourself to accept humble tasks [or, humble people]. Do not think you are so smart. Verse Concepts

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And because of God's unearned favor shown to me [i.e., in appointing me to be an apostle], I am telling every person among you not to think he is more important than he really is. Instead, he should have a sensible estimate [of his gifts] in harmony with the degree of faith God has given to each person. Verse Concepts

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But above everything else, my brothers, do not take oaths, not "by the heaven," nor "by the earth," nor by any other oath. But your "yes" should be [simply] "yes," and your "no," [simply] "no," so you do not fall under condemnation. Verse Concepts

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But I say to you, do not take any oath, [saying] 'by heaven,' for it is God's throne; Verse Concepts

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But, when the ruling angel Michael disputed with the devil over [the final disposal of] the body of Moses, [even] he did not dare to bring derogatory charges against him [i.e., the devil], but said, "May the Lord rebuke you." [Note: Some suggest that this account appeared in an apocryphal book, possibly "The Assumption of Moses"]. Verse Concepts

while [those] angels, who are greater in strength and power than they, refuse to speak against such authorities, in condemnation, before the Lord. Verse Concepts

But I wrote to you not to associate with anyone claiming to be a [Christian] brother who is [guilty of being] sexually immoral, or greedy, or an idolater, or who speaks abusively, or a drunkard, or a swindler. Do not even eat [a social meal] with such a person. Verse Concepts

that person is conceited. He does not understand anything, but has an unhealthy concern for controversy and arguments over words, which produce envy, dissension, abusive language, evil suspicions, Verse Concepts

Do not repay a wrong action with [another] wrong action, nor abusive [language] with [additional] abuse, but rather be a blessing [to one another]. For the purpose of your being called [by God] was so that you could receive a blessing [from Him eventually]. Verse Concepts

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Do not [try to] pay back a wrong done to you by doing something wrong to the other person. Think about how to live honorably in front of all people. Verse Concepts

Make sure that no one does anything wrong to someone who wrongs him, but always look for something good you can do for one another and for everyone. Verse Concepts

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But I tell you, do not offer resistance to an evil person, but whoever hits you on the right side of the face, allow him [to hit you] on the other side also. Verse Concepts

Do not repay a wrong action with [another] wrong action, nor abusive [language] with [additional] abuse, but rather be a blessing [to one another]. For the purpose of your being called [by God] was so that you could receive a blessing [from Him eventually]. Verse Concepts

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Do not take revenge on someone who has wronged you, but leave it up to God's wrath [to take care of it], for it is written [Deut. 22:35], "The Lord says, I will pay people back [for doing wrong] because taking revenge belongs to me." Verse Concepts

Do not [try to] pay back a wrong done to you by doing something wrong to the other person. Think about how to live honorably in front of all people. Verse Concepts

Make sure that no one does anything wrong to someone who wrongs him, but always look for something good you can do for one another and for everyone. Verse Concepts

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Do not repay a wrong action with [another] wrong action, nor abusive [language] with [additional] abuse, but rather be a blessing [to one another]. For the purpose of your being called [by God] was so that you could receive a blessing [from Him eventually]. Verse Concepts

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Do not repay a wrong action with [another] wrong action, nor abusive [language] with [additional] abuse, but rather be a blessing [to one another]. For the purpose of your being called [by God] was so that you could receive a blessing [from Him eventually]. Verse Concepts

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If any person destroys God's Temple, God will destroy him. For God's Temple is holy [i.e., set apart for His service], and you people are His [holy] Temple. Verse Concepts

You should serve as shepherds of God's flock [i.e., the church], among whom you minister, providing careful oversight [of the people], not because you feel forced to, but because you want to, as this is in accordance with the way God wants it to be. Do not [serve as elders] simply out of a desire for the income you receive, but because your heart is in it. Verse Concepts

They must be silenced [because] they are upsetting entire families by teaching things they should not be for the shameful purpose of making money. Verse Concepts

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My little children [i.e., dear ones], I am writing this to you so that you will not sin anymore. But if anyone does sin, we have Someone to go to the Father on our behalf; it is Jesus Christ, the [only] righteous One. Verse Concepts

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Later on Jesus found the man in the Temple, and said to him, "Look, you have been made well; stop sinning or else something worse [i.e., than the handicap you had] will happen to you." Verse Concepts

She replied, "No sir, no one did." Then Jesus said, "[Well], I do not condemn you either. Go on your way and from now on, do not sin anymore."}} Verse Concepts

So, do not allow [the practice of] sin to rule your mortal bodies, so that you obey its desires. Verse Concepts

Come to your senses; do what is right and stop sinning. Some of you do not know God [i.e., in a personal way]. I am saying this to make you ashamed. Verse Concepts

So, put away from you all [kinds of] bitterness and anger and wrath and brawling and slander, along with all [kinds of] malice [i.e., bad attitudes], Verse Concepts

Do not slander one another, brothers, [for] the person who speaks against his brother, or judges him, is [guilty of] speaking against the law [of God]. But when you judge the law, you are not obeying it but acting as its judge. Verse Concepts

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For the Lord's slave must not quarrel, but be kind toward everyone, capable of teaching, [and] patient [with difficult people and situations]. Verse Concepts

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Do not do anything from rivalry or from empty conceit, but in humility, consider others better than yourselves. Verse Concepts

But if you people have bitter jealousy and rivalry in your hearts, do not be arrogant [over it] and deny the truth. Verse Concepts

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Remind them [Note: This probably refers to the "trustworthy men" there at Ephesus. See 2:2] of these things [i.e., the truths just mentioned. Verses 8-13], solemnly urging them, in the presence of the Lord, not to argue over words, [for] it is useless and brings [only] ruin to those who listen to it. Verse Concepts

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"Again, you have heard what was said to people in time's past [Lev. 19:12], 'You must not go back on your oaths, but [rather] fulfill the oaths you take to the Lord.' Verse Concepts

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For [the commandments are: Ex. 20:13ff], "You must not be sexually unfaithful to your mate. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not have a strong desire for what belongs to someone else." These and any other commandments are summed up in these words, "You must love your neighbor the same as you love yourself." Verse Concepts

You know the commandments: Do not murder. Do not be sexually unfaithful to your mate. Do not steal. Do not give false testimony. Do not cheat. Show honor to your father and mother." Verse Concepts

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My little children [i.e., dear ones], I am writing this to you so that you will not sin anymore. But if anyone does sin, we have Someone to go to the Father on our behalf; it is Jesus Christ, the [only] righteous One. Verse Concepts

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Later on Jesus found the man in the Temple, and said to him, "Look, you have been made well; stop sinning or else something worse [i.e., than the handicap you had] will happen to you." Verse Concepts

She replied, "No sir, no one did." Then Jesus said, "[Well], I do not condemn you either. Go on your way and from now on, do not sin anymore."}} Verse Concepts

So, do not allow [the practice of] sin to rule your mortal bodies, so that you obey its desires. Verse Concepts

Come to your senses; do what is right and stop sinning. Some of you do not know God [i.e., in a personal way]. I am saying this to make you ashamed. Verse Concepts

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And do not get drunk on wine, which results in ruined lives, but be filled with the Holy Spirit. Verse Concepts

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Little children [i.e., dear ones], protect yourselves from [worshiping] idols. Verse Concepts

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Thematic Bible: Forbidden

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Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Forbidden

Anger » Forbidden

forbidden Anxiety » Worldly care » Forbidden

Blasphemy » Forbidden

Blood » Shedding of human » Forbidden

Care » Worldly folly of » Forbidden

Contact » With impurity » Forbidden

Covetousness » Forbidden

Cursing » Forbidden

Cutting » The flesh for the dead » Forbidden

Deceit » Forbidden

Divorce » Forbidden » Except » Adultery

Drunkenness » Forbidden

Envy » Forbidden

Envy » Forbidden » Examples of

Error » Definition of » Forbidden

Foes of the home » Polygamy » Forbidden

Gossip » Forbidden

Harlotry » Forbidden

Hatred » Forbidden

Home » Polygamy » Forbidden

Hybridizing » Forbidden

Idleness and sloth » Forbidden

Idolatry » Forbidden

Injustice » Forbidden

Judgment » Forbidden

Kidnapping » Forbidden

Leaven » Forbidden » Burnt offering » Meat offering

Leaven » Forbidden » During the feast of passover

Leaven » Forbidden » To be offered with blood

Lying » Forbidden

Malice » Forbidden

Murder » Forbidden

Murmuring » Forbidden

Offerings » Human sacrifices » Forbidden

Partiality » Forbidden

Paul » Forbidden » Asia » by Holy Spirit

Polygamy » Forbidden

Pride » Forbidden

Profanity » Forbidden

Prostitution » Forbidden

Railing » Forbidden

Rebellion against God » Forbidden

Retaliation » Forbidden

Revenge » Forbidden

Reviling and reproaching » Forbidden

Robbery » Forbidden

Sacrilege » Forbidden

Self-will » Forbidden

Self-will and stubbornness » Forbidden

Sin » Excuses offered for » Forbidden

Slander » Forbidden

Sorcery » Forbidden

Strife » Causes of » Forbidden

Strife » Forbidden

Swearing falsely » Forbidden

Tattooing » Forbidden

Theft » Forbidden

Transgression » Sin, definition of » Forbidden

Usury » Forbidden

War » Forbidden

Wine » In excess » Forbidden

false Worship » Idolatry » Forbidden

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