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So then, if, while her husband lives, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress. But if her husband die, she is free from the law; so that she is not an adulteress, though she be married to another man. Verse ConceptsWithout The LawSex Before Marriageadultry















Hear another parable: There was a master of a house who planted a vineyard, and put a hedge around it, and rigged in it a wine-press, and built a tower, and let it out to vine-dressers, and went into another country. Verse ConceptsJourneyOccupationsTowersVineyardWallsFortsExcavationTreading GrapesLeasinglent

And at the proper time, he sent a servant to the vine-dressers, that he might receive from the vine-dressers of the fruit of the vineyard. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TalentsServants Of PeopleFarming

He will come and destroy these vine-dressers, and will give his vine yard to others. And when they heard it, they said: Be it not so! Verse ConceptsCareFar Be It!God Gave The LandGod Will Kill His PeopleEviction
















And he spoke a parable to them, saying: The farm of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully. Verse ConceptsRich, TheFertile LandWealthy PeopleFarminguncertainty


















Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel, even the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which was concealed during the times of the ages, Verse ConceptsConcealment, Of GodMysteryStabilityAbility, God's PowerThe AlmightyThe Mystery Of ChristGod Establishes UsStrengthened Through Christ

to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory throughout the ages. Amen. Verse ConceptsGlorifying GodGod, Wisdom OfPrayer, And WorshipGod, WiseThe AlmightyGod AloneEternal PraiseAmen

And as he was walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, throwing a net into the sea, for they were fishers. Verse ConceptsFishesNetsFishermenWalkingTwo DisciplesChrist SeeingFishingLearning From JesusFishBuilding Relationshipslakes

And forthwith, having gone out of the synagogue, they went into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Verse ConceptsPeter, The DiscipleEntering HousesGoing Outside

And as he sat on the mount of Olives, opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately: Verse ConceptsAndrewPrivacyPeople Sitting DownQuestioning Christ

He said to them: Come and see. They went and saw where he abode; and they remained with him that day; for it was about the tenth hour. Verse ConceptsAndrewCommitment, to Jesus Christcredibility

One of his disciples, Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, said to him: Verse ConceptsAndrew

Philip came and told Andrew; and then Andrew and Philip told Jesus.

And when they had come in, they went up into an upper room, in which dwelt Peter and James, and John and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphasus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. Verse ConceptsStairwaysZealAndrewPrayer MeetingsUpper RoomsGuest Roomszealots





And a certain Jew, named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, an eloquent man, and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus. Verse ConceptsAlexandria The CityEloquenceMissionaries, Call OfApollosMissionary ExamplesUse Of The ScripturesRace

And it came to pass, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, after passing through the upper districts, came to Ephesus, and finding certain disciples, Verse ConceptsFindingRoadsflexibility


For when one says, I am of Paul, and another, I of Apollos, are you not carnal? Verse ConceptsApollosSchismsLike MenOpportunityactingfollowing

As it respects Apollos my brother, I urged him much to go to you with the brethren, yet he was not at all inclined to go now; but he will go when he has a suitable time. Verse ConceptsApollosRight Time For People

Conduct Zenas the lawyer, and Apollos on their journey with care, that nothing may be wanting to them. Verse ConceptsAttorneyLawyersMissionaries, Support ForApollosPeople ProvidingDoing Your Best




and he saw at a distance a fig-tree that had leaves; and he went, if perhaps he might find any thing on it. And when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for it was not the time for figs. Verse ConceptsFruitStanding At A DistanceFoliageNot Findingdistance

and because he was of the same trade, he made his home with them, and worked: for by trade they were tent-makers. Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofTentsIndustry, Examples OfTentmakingLike Good PeopleStaying Temporarilypartnershipvocation

These he called together, with the workmen em ployed about such things, and said: Men, you know that our wealth arises from this trade: Verse ConceptsGathering Friends

And the voice of harpers and musicians, and of pipers and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in you: and no artist of any art whatever, shall be found any more in you: and the sound of the millstone shall be heard no more in you: Verse ConceptsBabylonFlutesHarpsMillstonesGrinding FoodNo MusicInstrumentalistsartistscraftsmanship

But the same John had his clothing of camel's hair, and a girdle of leather around his loins, and his food was locusts and wild honey. Verse ConceptsLeatherClothingBeltsAsceticism, People PracticingHairsInsectsJohn The BaptistLocustsWaistsHoneyHairclothHair GarmentsChristmas Tree










Who is a liar, but he that denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, who denies the Father and the Son. Verse ConceptsAntichristLiesDocetismDenying ChristSaid To Be The ChristEnemies Of GodThe FatherThose Who Are LiarsSpirit Of Antichristdenial













Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel, even the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which was concealed during the times of the ages, Verse ConceptsConcealment, Of GodMysteryStabilityAbility, God's PowerThe AlmightyThe Mystery Of ChristGod Establishes UsStrengthened Through Christ

to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory throughout the ages. Amen. Verse ConceptsGlorifying GodGod, Wisdom OfPrayer, And WorshipGod, WiseThe AlmightyGod AloneEternal PraiseAmen







And the multitudes asked him, saying: What, then, shall we do? Verse ConceptsReligious AwakeningsCrowds SeekingOne's Deeds

And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him, because of the word of the woman who testified, He told me all things that I ever did. Verse ConceptsExamples Of Faithevangelism, kinds ofRevival, CorporateReligious AwakeningsContemporary Witness To ChristChrist Knowing About PeopleThose Who Believed In ChristHard Work

And the multitudes with one mind gave heed to the things which were spoken by Philip, when they heard, and saw the signs which he did. Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofCrowdsMiracles, Nature OfMiracles, Responses ToReligious AwakeningsSigns And Wonders Of The GospelAgreeing With One AnotherMiraclesWitnessing

and all that dwelt in Lydda and Saron saw him; and they turned to the Lord. Verse ConceptsConversion, examples ofReligious AwakeningsTurning To God

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When the Gentiles heard this they rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord; and as many as were determined to obtain eternal life, believed. Verse ConceptsGentiles, In NtHappinessHonouring GodPredestined PeopleThe Call Of GodPredestination, Of PersonsReligious AwakeningsThe Gentiles ConversionThose Who Believed In ChristElect

And many of those who believed came and confessed, and made known their practices. Verse ConceptsSin, Accepting Forgiveness OfReligious AwakeningsSin ConfessedThings Revealedconfessing











And the multitudes asked him, saying: What, then, shall we do? Verse ConceptsReligious AwakeningsCrowds SeekingOne's Deeds

And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him, because of the word of the woman who testified, He told me all things that I ever did. Verse ConceptsExamples Of Faithevangelism, kinds ofRevival, CorporateReligious AwakeningsContemporary Witness To ChristChrist Knowing About PeopleThose Who Believed In ChristHard Work

And the multitudes with one mind gave heed to the things which were spoken by Philip, when they heard, and saw the signs which he did. Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofCrowdsMiracles, Nature OfMiracles, Responses ToReligious AwakeningsSigns And Wonders Of The GospelAgreeing With One AnotherMiraclesWitnessing

and all that dwelt in Lydda and Saron saw him; and they turned to the Lord. Verse ConceptsConversion, examples ofReligious AwakeningsTurning To God

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When the Gentiles heard this they rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord; and as many as were determined to obtain eternal life, believed. Verse ConceptsGentiles, In NtHappinessHonouring GodPredestined PeopleThe Call Of GodPredestination, Of PersonsReligious AwakeningsThe Gentiles ConversionThose Who Believed In ChristElect

And many of those who believed came and confessed, and made known their practices. Verse ConceptsSin, Accepting Forgiveness OfReligious AwakeningsSin ConfessedThings Revealedconfessing






The church in Babylon, elected together with you, salutes you, and so does Marcus my son. Verse ConceptsBabylonThe Church As The ElectBabylon, In NtPeter, The ApostleChurch, Examples OfChildren In The Faith
























For those who have filled the office of a deacon well, gain for themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. Verse ConceptsFaith, Nature OfAssurance in the life of faithStewardshipEncouraging Faith In ChristFreedomBoldnessExcellenceAppreciation For Pastors








And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bonds were loosed. Verse ConceptsFoundationsearthquakesChainsPrisonsSudden EventsIron ChainsFoundations Of BuildingsGod ShakingGod Freeing CaptivesBreaking Chainsjailevangelising








What man is there of you, of whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Verse ConceptsRepulsive FoodProvision From RocksBreadBeing A Good FatherFishparenthood


Though I speak with the tongues of men and of an gels, but have not love, I have become as sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. Verse ConceptsLoveMusical Instruments, types ofFilling PeopleSpiritual Gifts, Importance Of LoveMusical Instruments, Made OfBellsBrassCymbalsMere TalkLanguageFaith Hope And LoveHope And Lovedrums







By faith Abel offered to God more sacrifice than Cain; on account of which he received testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and by it he, though dead, yet speaks. Verse ConceptsAbelAbel and CainFaith, As Basis Of SalvationCommendationExamples Of FaithAtonement, Types OfRighteousness, As FaithWorship, Acceptable AttitudesThe Witness Of GodRighteous By ObedienceSacrificeExcellence



Alas for them! for they have gone in the way of Cain: and, in the error of Balaam, they have rushed headlong after reward, and have perished in the rebellion of Korah. Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyAbel and CainNicolaitansRebellion of Satan and Angels



Who is a liar, but he that denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, who denies the Father and the Son. Verse ConceptsAntichristLiesDocetismDenying ChristSaid To Be The ChristEnemies Of GodThe FatherThose Who Are LiarsSpirit Of Antichristdenial

But you rejected the Holy and Just One, and demanded that a murderer should be given to you; Verse ConceptsBarabbasGod, Unity OfJesus Christ, Holiness OfChrist, Names ForDenying ChristJudged As MurderersRighteousness Of Christdenial




But Peter was sitting without in the court; and a maid servant came to him, and said: You also were with Jesus of Galilee. But he denied before them all, saying: I know not what you say.



For which reason God has highly exalted him, and, also, bestowed on him a name that is above every name; that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow of those who are in heaven, and those who are on earth, and those who are under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.



having become so far superior to the angels, as the name which he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. Verse ConceptsAngel of the LordPreeminence Of ChristAngels

And behold, you shall conceive and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. Verse ConceptsBabies In The WombChrist, The Seed OfAngel, AnnouncementsChrist, Names ForJesus Birthgabriel

His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on his head were many diadems; and he had a name written which no one knew, but he himself. Verse ConceptsBabylonCrowns, Spiritual UseChrist GlorifiedAnonymityFire Of ChristEyes In ProphecyNot Knowing About ChristSpiritual crownscrownsroyalty

Then he poured water into a basin, and began to wash his disciples feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded. Verse ConceptsFeetFeet WashingBasinsJesus Christ, Meekness OfHumility Of ChristWater ContainersPeople Drying Things UpPouring WaterCare Of FeetServantsAblution















But there are some among you who believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who he was that would betray him. Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeForeknowledge Of ChristSkepticismJudas Betraying ChristNot Believing In JesusChrist Knowing About PeopleWho Is The Doer?Believing In Christa new beginning


Then Jesus, knowing all things that were coming upon him, went forth, and said to them: Whom do you seek? Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeForeknowledge Of ChristChrist Knowing About HimselfDeath



But there are some among you who believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who he was that would betray him. Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeForeknowledge Of ChristSkepticismJudas Betraying ChristNot Believing In JesusChrist Knowing About PeopleWho Is The Doer?Believing In Christa new beginning


Then Jesus, knowing all things that were coming upon him, went forth, and said to them: Whom do you seek? Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeForeknowledge Of ChristChrist Knowing About HimselfDeath










And who is he that will harm you, if you be followers of that which is good? Verse ConceptsEnthusiasmeagernessForgiving Others Who Hurt YouHurtDoing The Right Thingpeterzealots

For it is contained in the scripture: Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner-stone, chosen, precious; and he that believes on him shall not be ashamed. Verse ConceptsCornerstonesConfidence, In ChristdefeatZion, As A SymbolNames And Titles For ChristSpiritual FoundationsCapstoneChrist The RockThe Effects Of FaithNot Put To ShamePreciousScripture SaysDisappointmentpeterzion


Therefore, whoever hears these words of mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on the rock: Verse ConceptsWisdom, Source Of HumanSpiritual FoundationsStones For ProtectionHearing ChristDoing God's WorksThe Work Of The Wise




treasuring up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. Verse ConceptsAge To ComeSpiritual InvestmentRich, TheRiches, SpiritualThriftSpiritual FoundationsSpiritual TreasuresSeeking LifeStoring Other Things















For I know this, that, after my departure, rapacious wolves will enter in among you, who will not spare the flock; Verse ConceptsShepherds, As Church LeaderWatchfulness, Of LeadersApostasy, CauseWolvesFierce MenNot Sparing




For I know this, that, after my departure, rapacious wolves will enter in among you, who will not spare the flock; Verse ConceptsShepherds, As Church LeaderWatchfulness, Of LeadersApostasy, CauseWolvesFierce MenNot Sparing




And certain men came down from Judea, and taught the brethren, saying: Unless you be circumcised, according to the custom of Moses, you can not be saved. Verse ConceptsCouncil of JerusalemAbraham, Family And DescendantsExclusivenessBarnabasHeresiesDenominationsMisteachingNecessity Of CircumcisionSalvation By Other Things




This man Paul wished to go with him: and he took him and circumcised him, on account of the Jews that were in those places: for they all knew that his father was a Greek. Verse ConceptsCircumcision, physicalMissionary Work, Examples OfGoing TogetherIsrael HardenedJews

Has any one been called that had been circumcised? Let him not seek to remove the mark of circumcision. Has any one been called that had not been circumcised? Let him not be circumcised, Verse ConceptsConsider Your Call To SalvationNecessity Of Circumcision

But not even Titus, who was with me, though he was a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised. Verse ConceptsCircumcision, physicalGreeksNecessity Of CircumcisionNo Compulsion

Behold, I Paul say to you, that if you be circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing. Verse ConceptsAbolitionSalvation Not By WorksValue

As many as wish to make a fair show in the flesh, these compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of the Christ. Verse ConceptsExclusivenessOutward AppearanceLiving For The MaterialNecessity Of CircumcisionOutward CompulsionSignificance Of Christ's CrucifixionPersecutionThe Crosstrying












But that we may give them no offense, go to the sea, and throw in a hook, and take the fish that comes up first; and when you have opened his mouth, you will find a stater; take that, and give to them for me and you. Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeethics, socialCivic DutiesLoyaltyMiracles Of ChristCitizens, Christian DutiesCoinsDivine Power Over NatureCitizenshipDo Not HinderFishtaxes




Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man, for the Lord's sake; whether it be to the king, as supreme ruler, or to governors, as those sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers, and for the praise of those who do well.




But that we may give them no offense, go to the sea, and throw in a hook, and take the fish that comes up first; and when you have opened his mouth, you will find a stater; take that, and give to them for me and you. Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeethics, socialCivic DutiesLoyaltyMiracles Of ChristCitizens, Christian DutiesCoinsDivine Power Over NatureCitizenshipDo Not HinderFishtaxes




Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man, for the Lord's sake; whether it be to the king, as supreme ruler, or to governors, as those sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers, and for the praise of those who do well.



But when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, be not troubled; for these things must be: but not yet is the end. Verse ConceptsTrouble, Causes OfCivil StrifeRumoursWarsEnd Of The WorldPrinciples Of WarSigns Of The TimesWarrumors

Then he said to them: Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there shall be great earthquakes in various places, and famines, and pestilences; and there shall be fearful sights and great signs from heaven.


But the same John had his clothing of camel's hair, and a girdle of leather around his loins, and his food was locusts and wild honey. Verse ConceptsLeatherClothingBeltsAsceticism, People PracticingHairsInsectsJohn The BaptistLocustsWaistsHoneyHairclothHair GarmentsChristmas Tree




And he said to them in his teaching: Beware of the scribes, who love to walk in robes, and love salutations in the markets, Verse ConceptsGreetingsMarketsRobesMarketplacesLong ThingsFine ClothesSpoken Greetingszealotsdoctrine

Then Peter arose, and went with them; and when he had come, they brought him into the upper room; and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments that Dorcas made while she was with them. Verse ConceptsClothBereavement, Experience OfStairwaysDressMournersWidowsClothing The NeedyOuter GarmentsInner GarmentsActual WidowsUpper RoomsMourning The Death Of Otherssisterhood

and you show regard to him that wears the splendid apparel, and say to him, Sit here, in an honorable place; and you say to the poor man, Do you stand there, or sit here, under my footstool; Verse ConceptsFootstoolsSitting In FellowshipHolier Than ThougaysRespectTreating OthersBeing GayGoing To ChurchGiving BackBeing Differentdiscriminationpoopmanattentionpeople






But he answered and said to them: And why do you transgress the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTOrthodoxy, In NtFor The Sake Of ThingsWhy Do You Do This?Breaking God's Lawdisobedience


and if any one is hungry, let him eat at home, that you come not together for condemnation. But other things I will set in order when I come. Verse ConceptsPhysical HungerDiscipline Of The ChurchChurch OrderComing TogetherGoing To ChurchFeeding The Poorcommunionhungerorder


Therefore, as, by one offense, sentence came on all men to condemnation, so, also, by one act of righteousness, the gift has come on all men to justification of life. Verse ConceptsAtonementJesus Christ, Obedience OfJustification Under The GospelSalvation, Possible To All MenLife In ChristCondemnation Of The WickedAll PeopleLife Is In ChristPatience In Relationships


knowing that such a one is perverted, and sins, being self-condemned. Verse ConceptsTwisted Wayscondemnationcorruption

But above all things, my brethren, swear not, either by heaven, or by the earth, or with any other oath: but let your yes, be yes, and your no, be no, lest you fall into condemnation. Verse ConceptsBad LanguageConsistencyAffirmationsethics, personalOaths, HumanAffirmative ActionConversationHeaven, Glimpsed By HumansCursingSwearing Being ForbiddenAssentingDissentSwearing OathsNot Swearing OathsNo CondemnationSwearing







And Paul, looking earnestly upon the Sanhedrin, said: Brethren, I have lived in all good conscience toward God to this day. Verse ConceptsClear ConsciencesConsciences, Description OfMan's Conduct Towards GodLooking Intently At PeopleconscienceClear Conscience Before God


Wherefore, it is necessary to be subject, not only because of punishment, but also for conscience sake. Verse Conceptsethics, socialLeaders, PoliticalBe Subject To PeopleRespecting Authorityconscience

But all have not this knowledge; for some, under the persuasion that an idol is a reality, even yet eat meat, as if it were offered to an idol, and their conscience being weak, is defiled. Verse ConceptsConsciences, Description OfDefilement, Objects OfFood For Other godsNature Of Idolatryconscience

Any thing that is sold in the market, eat, asking no questions on account of conscience: Verse ConceptsMarketsNot Asking OthersFood PermittedEating Meatconsciencesales

Knowing, then, the fearful judgment of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest to God. I hope, indeed, that we are also made manifest in your consciences. Verse ConceptsConvincingevangelists, ministry ofHope, Nature OfPersuasionReverence, And ObedienceAmbassadors For ChristResponsibilityKnowing Godconsciencemotives


Brethren, if any among you should err from the truth, and one should turn him back, let him know that he who turns back a sinner from the error of his way, will save a soul from death, and cover a multitude of sins.







On the next day, we touched at Sidon; and Julius treated Paul with kindness, and permitted him to go to his friends, and receive their attentions. Verse ConceptsKindnessCourtesyShipsThe Next DayChristians Are Called Friends

Among the estates about that place were those of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius, who took us to his house, and, for three days, entertained us kindly. Verse ConceptsGuestsHospitality, Examples OfCourtesyHospitalityTravellersWelcoming Other Peoplefriendliness



















that we deliver such a one over to Satan, for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. Verse ConceptsDestructionLordship, Human And DivineCorrecting A BrotherHanding Over ChristThe Fact Of That DayThe Gospel Of SalvationSatanSurrenderThe Devil


as some of you also acknowledge us, that we are the cause of your rejoicing, even as you, also, are of ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus. Verse ConceptsLast DaysLordship, Human And DivineBrotherly LoveThe Fact Of That DayPaul's Boasting








And it came to pass, in those days, that she was taken sick, and died. And when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. Verse ConceptsThe DeadBurials, FeaturesStairwaysDeath Of The Saints, Examples OfCorpses Of Other PeopleUpper Rooms

For in pouring this ointment on my body, she has done it to prepare me for burial. Verse ConceptsThe DeadBurials, FeaturesOintmentPerfumePreparation For Burial

And he that had been dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave-clothes; and his face was bound around with a handkerchief. Jesus said to them: Loose him, and let him go. Verse ConceptsThe DeadClothembalmingBurials, FeaturesCovering NakednessLinenNapkinsTying Uplazarus

And it came to pass, in those days, that she was taken sick, and died. And when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. Verse ConceptsThe DeadBurials, FeaturesStairwaysDeath Of The Saints, Examples OfCorpses Of Other PeopleUpper Rooms

For in pouring this ointment on my body, she has done it to prepare me for burial. Verse ConceptsThe DeadBurials, FeaturesOintmentPerfumePreparation For Burial

And he that had been dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave-clothes; and his face was bound around with a handkerchief. Jesus said to them: Loose him, and let him go. Verse ConceptsThe DeadClothembalmingBurials, FeaturesCovering NakednessLinenNapkinsTying Uplazarus





Who is a liar, but he that denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, who denies the Father and the Son. Verse ConceptsAntichristLiesDocetismDenying ChristSaid To Be The ChristEnemies Of GodThe FatherThose Who Are LiarsSpirit Of Antichristdenial

But you rejected the Holy and Just One, and demanded that a murderer should be given to you; Verse ConceptsBarabbasGod, Unity OfJesus Christ, Holiness OfChrist, Names ForDenying ChristJudged As MurderersRighteousness Of Christdenial




But Peter was sitting without in the court; and a maid servant came to him, and said: You also were with Jesus of Galilee. But he denied before them all, saying: I know not what you say.




And the apostles returned, and told him all "that they had done. And he took them, and withdrew privately to a desert place, that belonged to a city called Bethsaida. Verse ConceptsApostles, During Jesus Earthly MinistryRetirementTelling What People DidThe Apostles In Actionfeedback

And they went away, by ship, into a desert place, privately. Verse ConceptsBoatslonliness


And when it was day, he went out and departed into a desert place; and the multitudes sought for him, and came to him and endeavored to detain him, that he should not go away from them. Verse ConceptsDawnHabitsSeeking ChristSolitudeCrowds SeekingLeaving







Blessed are you that hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you that weep now, for you shall laugh. Verse ConceptsLaughterSatisfactionTearsBenefits Of SadnessMothers DeathSmilingFeeding The Poorhunger






And James and John the sons of Zebedee came to him, and said: Teacher, we desire you to do for us whatever we shall ask. Verse ConceptsSelfishness







Behold, your house is left to you deserted. Verse ConceptsEmpty Places







And as neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small tempest lay upon us, all hope of our being saved was at length taken away. Verse ConceptsDespair, Description OfHope, Results Of Its AbsencePessimismDark DaysWithout HopeNavigationNatural DisastersFeeling Lost





And Jesus perceiving that he answered with understanding, said to him: You are not far from the kingdom of God. And no one, after that, ventured to ask him a question. Verse ConceptsNot Asking OthersAnsweringGod's Blessings Are NearLosing CourageQuestioning GodSchoolanswers





And when Jesus heard it, he said to them: Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call righteous men, but sinners. Verse ConceptsCuresdoctorsIronyKingdom Of God, Entry IntoMind, Of ChristSin, Deliverance From GodTax CollectorsPhysicianGod As DoctorHealth AchievedIllnesspatients


But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as he is the mediator of a better covenant, which is established with reference to better promises. Verse ConceptsCovenant, the newMediationMediatorUniquenessJesus Christ, PriesthoodChrist, The MediatorPreeminence Of ChristAdvocatesGreatness Of ChristPromises concerningPromisesMinistryExcellencecovenant


It was necessary, therefore, that the copies of the things in the heavens should be consecrated by these sacrifices; but that the heavenly things themselves should be consecrated by better sacrifices than these. Verse ConceptsCopies Of AltarsRight Sacrificescleansing

And this prophecy, Yet once more, signifies the removing of the things that are shaken, as of things that have been made, that the things which can not be shaken may remain. Verse ConceptsLaws, AbolishedDestruction Of The WorldGod ShakingThings ShakingThe keyword of HebrewsRemoving People From Your Life

because God had provided some better thing for us, that they, without us, should not be made perfect. Verse ConceptsRestored In Jesus ChristPerfection, HumanPlansPeople Made PerfectGod's PlanTrusting God's PlanGods PlanGod's Plan For Us




Beware of the scribes, who delight to walk in robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the first seats in the synagogues, and the first places at suppers; Verse ConceptsBanquets, CharaceristicsGreetingsLove, Abuse OfMarketsPride, Examples OfRobesTasselsTeachers Of The LawDisplayingFine ClothesSeeking HonourSpoken Greetingsmarketing

Therefore, on the morrow, when Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp, and entered the place of audience, with the officers and principal men of the city, Paul, at the command of Festus, was brought forth. Verse ConceptsJudgment SeatOfficersRankDisplayingHalls













But the same John had his clothing of camel's hair, and a girdle of leather around his loins, and his food was locusts and wild honey. Verse ConceptsLeatherClothingBeltsAsceticism, People PracticingHairsInsectsJohn The BaptistLocustsWaistsHoneyHairclothHair GarmentsChristmas Tree




And he said to them in his teaching: Beware of the scribes, who love to walk in robes, and love salutations in the markets, Verse ConceptsGreetingsMarketsRobesMarketplacesLong ThingsFine ClothesSpoken Greetingszealotsdoctrine

Then Peter arose, and went with them; and when he had come, they brought him into the upper room; and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments that Dorcas made while she was with them. Verse ConceptsClothBereavement, Experience OfStairwaysDressMournersWidowsClothing The NeedyOuter GarmentsInner GarmentsActual WidowsUpper RoomsMourning The Death Of Otherssisterhood

and you show regard to him that wears the splendid apparel, and say to him, Sit here, in an honorable place; and you say to the poor man, Do you stand there, or sit here, under my footstool; Verse ConceptsFootstoolsSitting In FellowshipHolier Than ThougaysRespectTreating OthersBeing GayGoing To ChurchGiving BackBeing Differentdiscriminationpoopmanattentionpeople




But that we may give them no offense, go to the sea, and throw in a hook, and take the fish that comes up first; and when you have opened his mouth, you will find a stater; take that, and give to them for me and you. Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeethics, socialCivic DutiesLoyaltyMiracles Of ChristCitizens, Christian DutiesCoinsDivine Power Over NatureCitizenshipDo Not HinderFishtaxes




Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man, for the Lord's sake; whether it be to the king, as supreme ruler, or to governors, as those sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers, and for the praise of those who do well.









And behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed. And Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the palsied man: Son, be of good courage; your sins are forgiven you. Verse ConceptsdiseasesHeart, HumanSin, And God's CharacterSonsParalyticsAttitudes Of FaithChrist's Knowledge Of BelieversBedsSaved By FaithChrist ForgivingGod Has ForgivenTake Courage!Overcoming ObstaclesNervousness

But he said to them: Be not frightened; you seek Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here: see the place where they laid him. Verse ConceptsEasterLowering PeopleChrist Is Risen

And Jesus came and touched them, and said: Arise and be not afraid. Verse ConceptsPersonal ContactGet Up!

And on the following night, the Lord stood by him, and said: Take courage; for as you have testified of me in Jerusalem, so must you testify also in Rome. Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofempiresGuidance, Results OfMissionaries, Task OfNecessityNightRomeWitnesses, To Jesus ChristVisions At NightWitness To The GospelWitnessingtestimonyfollowing






And Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied with reference to these men, saying: Behold, the Lord comes with his holy myriads, Verse ConceptsMultitudesProphesyingNamed Prophets Of The LordAccompanying The Second ComingPredictions Of Second ComingProphecies concerning

son of Methuaalah, son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Mahalaleel, son of Kenan,


By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death, and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had the testimony that he pleased God. Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, Examples OfFaith, As Basis Of SalvationCommendationExamples Of FaithAscension Of SaintsPleasing GodGod Lifting PeopleNot DyingExploits Of FaithNowhere To Be FoundPeople Who Didn't Dietransition


















This people draws near to me with their mouth, and honors me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. Verse ConceptsLipsHypocrites, Description OfEstrangementEvil HeartsLack Of MeaningMere TalkNot Praising GodHypocrisyPraising God With Your Lips




But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod. Verse ConceptsCelebrationsBanquets, ActivitiesGuestsBirthdays CelebratedFathers Birthdayheroes




















And the tongue is a fire, the world of iniquity. So is the tongue placed among our members, defiling the whole body, setting on fire the course of life, and being set on fire by hell. Verse Conceptsevil, origins ofHell, As Incentive To ActionThe Human BodyGehennaDamage To The BodyFire Of EvilPeople Being PollutedBeware Of Your SpeechMighty in its influenceThe TongueThe Power Of Words





Generation of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. Verse ConceptsBad PeopleSnakesParents SinThings Like SnakesNothing GoodBeware Of Your Speechmath





Enter in through the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction; and many there are that go in through it. Verse ConceptsDestructionGehennaPathways Of SinDamnationMany Seeking SalvationBroadnessNarrow ThingsEasy For PeopleHellGoing To Heavendistractions



















And Jesus said to them: Can the sons of the bride-chamber mourn while the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then will they fast. Verse ConceptsGuestsMarriage, Between God And His PeopleMarriage, Customs ConcerningTypesWeddingsParables Of ChristNames And Titles For The ChristianChrist Not Always With PeopleNot MourningWedding GuestsThe Brides Wedding DressTaking ChristWho Will FastJesus As A BridegroomFasting







Then they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with the broken pieces of the five barley loaves, which remained after they had eaten. Verse ConceptsBarleyThe Number TwelveBaskets, Uses OfDinnerFive ThingsRemaining FoodTwelve Things


There they made him a supper, and Martha served; but Lazarus was one of those who reclined at table with him. Verse ConceptsSabbath, In NtTablesSocial FellowshipDinnerReclining To EatThose Who Provided A MealrelaxinglazarusJesus Eating

And Levi made him a great feast at his own house; and there was a great multitude of publicans and others, who reclined at table with them. Verse ConceptsCrowdsFeastingevangelism, kinds ofCelebrationsBanquets, Examples OfGuestsHospitality, Examples OfLargenessTax CollectorsDinnerReceiving Jesus As A Guest

And a suitable day having come, when Herod, on his birth day, made a supper for his great men, and his chief officers, and the first men of Galilee; Verse ConceptsAmusementsCommanderBanquets, Events CelebratedBirthdaysBirthdays CelebratedDinnerRight Time For People




And he said to them: Draw out now, and carry it to the governor of the feast. And they carried it. Verse ConceptsBanquets, CharaceristicsDinnerDrawing Water










because he had often been bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been pulled to pieces by him, and the fetters had been broken, and no one had strength to subdue him; Verse ConceptsChainsIron ChainsNo Strength To CopeBreaking Chains



He said to them: Throw the net on the right side of the ship, and you will find. They threw it, there fore, and were no longer able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. Verse ConceptsNetsMiracles Of ChristRight SidesCatch Of FishFish


For I know this, that, after my departure, rapacious wolves will enter in among you, who will not spare the flock; Verse ConceptsShepherds, As Church LeaderWatchfulness, Of LeadersApostasy, CauseWolvesFierce MenNot Sparing












He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him that overcomes, I will give of the hidden manna; and I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written, which no one knows but he that receives it. Verse ConceptsSpiritual FoodMannaNewnessUniquenessWhiteOvercomersDelicaciesUnknown ThingsHidden ThingsGod Renaming PeopleWriting On ObjectsOvercoming Through ChristTaught By The SpiritA New NameBenefits Of HeavenSpiritual crownsOvercomingChange And Growth



I am the bread that lives, which came down from heaven. If any one eat of this bread, he shall live forever. And the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. Verse ConceptsSpiritual FoodFlesh, Description Ofeternal life, nature ofThe EucharistChrist Going DownEating Christ's BodyLife In ChristChrist And HeavenChrist's LifeJesus As FoodLife Is In ChristBreadCompetition




and did all eat the same spiritual food, and. did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was the Christ.









For it is contained in the scripture: Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner-stone, chosen, precious; and he that believes on him shall not be ashamed. Verse ConceptsCornerstonesConfidence, In ChristdefeatZion, As A SymbolNames And Titles For ChristSpiritual FoundationsCapstoneChrist The RockThe Effects Of FaithNot Put To ShamePreciousScripture SaysDisappointmentpeterzion


Therefore, whoever hears these words of mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on the rock: Verse ConceptsWisdom, Source Of HumanSpiritual FoundationsStones For ProtectionHearing ChristDoing God's WorksThe Work Of The Wise




treasuring up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. Verse ConceptsAge To ComeSpiritual InvestmentRich, TheRiches, SpiritualThriftSpiritual FoundationsSpiritual TreasuresSeeking LifeStoring Other Things




May the Lord give mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: Verse ConceptsChainsIntimacyFriendship, Examples OfIron ChainsBe Merciful!People Refreshedempathy

Yet I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and companion in labor and fellow-soldier, but your apostle, who also ministered to my want, Verse ConceptsGood FriendsFellowship, In Christian ServiceAliancesFellow WorkersMessengerMissionaries, Support ForSoldiersVisitingFriendship, Examples Ofministering




I had no rest in. my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother; but I took leave of them, and went into Macedonia. Verse ConceptsPainFriendship, Examples Ofrelaxationgoodbyes

And it came to pass, that, while they conversed and reasoned together, Jesus himself drew near, and went on with them. Verse ConceptsFriendship Among BelieversDrawing Near To ChristChrist Going With People















Jesus wept. Then said the Jews: See how he loved him!


Many women that had followed Jesus from Galilee, and had ministered to him, were there, looking on from a distance. Among these was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.

And after the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the sepulcher. Verse ConceptsDawnGood FriendsThe First Day Of The WeekSundaySabbath, In NtFriendship, Examples OfDaybreakJesus TombAt DaybreakSabbath ObservedEarly RisingA New DayThe Empty Tomb Testifying His Resurrection









May the Lord give mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: Verse ConceptsChainsIntimacyFriendship, Examples OfIron ChainsBe Merciful!People Refreshedempathy

Greater love has no man than this, that one should lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends, if you do whatever I command you.

who, for my life, laid down their own necks; to whom not only do I give thanks, but all the churches of the Gentiles: Verse ConceptsLove, For One AnotherSuffering, Encouragements InChurch, Description OfChurch, Titles OfFriendship, Examples OfThanks To PeopleRiskingrisk


Then Thomas, who is called Didymus, said to his fellow-disciples: Let us also go, that we may die with him. Verse ConceptsFriendship, Examples OfResigned To DeathChrist With People On EarthChrist Going With PeopleTwin Brothers


And at the proper time, he sent a servant to the vine-dressers, that he might receive from the vine-dressers of the fruit of the vineyard. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TalentsServants Of PeopleFarming


and seeing a fig-tree on the road, he went to it, and found nothing on it but leaves; and he said to it: Let no fruit grow on you henceforth forever. And the fig-tree immediately withered. Verse ConceptsBearing Bad FruitGod, Power OfUnfruitfulnessMiracles Of ChristFigsDivine Power Over NatureFoliage





But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, self-control. Against such there is no law.



Others fell upon good ground, and brought forth fruit, some a hundred, some fifty. some thirty. Verse ConceptsCropsThirtySixtiesOne HundredFertile LandLand ProducingHundredfold ReturnPlanting SeedsSeedsSowing Seedssowing


































And they sung the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying: Great and wonderful are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints. Verse ConceptsGod, Righteousness OfGod, Sovereignty OfKingsKingship, DivineMoses, Significance OfServanthood, In Life Of BelieversSongsNames And Titles For ChristThe AlmightyGod Reigning ForeverComposersGod Doing RightDoing RightSlaves Of GodWhat God Does














And Jesus answered and said to them: Do you not err for this reason, because you know not the scriptures, nor the power of God? Verse ConceptsInsightBeing MisleadUse Of The ScripturesNot Understanding God's ThingsQuerying God's PowerErrorIgnorance of GodPowerScriptureThe Power Of WordsMaking Mistakesignorance






Elijah was a man with passions like our own; and he earnestly prayed that it might not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. Verse ConceptsAnswered Prayerdrought, physicalElijah, Prophecies OfRainMiracles Of ElijahPrayer, Offered WithAsking PermissionThree And A Half YearsLack Of RainLike People By NatureGod Answered PrayerMonthsPassion

























If others partake of this right over you, should not we rather? But we have not used this right: but we endure all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of the Christ. Verse ConceptsCoveting, prohibition ofControlling PeopleSuffering For The GospelAvoid Being HinderedEnduringHindrances


and for me, that speech may be given me, in opening my mouth with boldness, that I may make known the mystery of the gospel, Verse ConceptsMinistry, In The ChurchMysteryGod Revealing Mysteriesholy BoldnessBoldnessfearlesssupplicationpetition
















If you know these things, blessed are you, if you do them. Verse Conceptsdiscipleship, benefits ofBenefits Of KnowledgeBlessing Otherspractice








But when you pray, do not use vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Verse ConceptsPagansPrayerfulnessHeathenMan's Conduct Towards GodChantingLack Of MeaningWhat Foreigners DoSaying RepeatedlyExamples of secret prayerRewards Of RitualPraying








































Brethren, I do not conclude that I have already laid hold: but one thing I do; forgetting the things which are behind, and reaching forward to those which are before, I press toward the goal, for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.


And he did not permit him, but said to him: Go home to your relatives, and make known to them what things the Lord has done for you, and that he has had compassion on you. Verse Conceptsevangelists, identity ofevangelism, kinds ofTestify On God's BehalfExperimental KnowledgeAcknowledging ChristReceiving God's MercyGod's Work In UsFamily And Friends



Then he said to the disciple: Behold your mother. And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home. Verse ConceptsAttitude Towards Your MotherIndividuals going homemomsMothers Love For Her Children








Then he poured water into a basin, and began to wash his disciples feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded. Verse ConceptsFeetFeet WashingBasinsJesus Christ, Meekness OfHumility Of ChristWater ContainersPeople Drying Things UpPouring WaterCare Of FeetServantsAblution










Blessed are you that hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you that weep now, for you shall laugh. Verse ConceptsLaughterSatisfactionTearsBenefits Of SadnessMothers DeathSmilingFeeding The Poorhunger


















For being ignorant of God's plan of justification, and seeking to establish their own plan of justification, they have not submitted to God's plan of justification. Verse ConceptsHypocrisy, Description OfLegalismSelf Righteousness, Nature OfSelf Righteousness, And The GospelSpiritual IgnoranceTrusting In WorksSeeking For Abstract ThingsIgnorance of GodignoranceFutile Faith


You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to those dumb idols, as you might be led. Verse ConceptsDumbnessMutenessPagansPolytheismCarrying IdolsDumbdiscriminationstatuesHinduism






For though there are those which are called gods, whether in heaven or on earth, (as there are many gods, and many lords,) Verse ConceptsPolytheism








This is the bread which comes down from heaven, that any one may eat of it, and not die. Verse ConceptsEating, Metaphorical UseImmortality, In NtChrist Going DownNot DyingChrist And HeavenJesus As Food


For this corruptible body must put on incorruptibility; and this mortal body must put on immortality. Verse ConceptsIncorruptibleImmortality, In NtHandicappedTransient BodyPeople Are CorruptibleMoralityinvestingMoral Decay








I speak of what is common among men, oil account of the weakness of your flesh: for as you have presented your members as servants to uncleanness, and to lawlessness, in order to lawlessness, so now present your members as servants to righteousness, in order to holiness. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfFall Of Man, Consequences OfBodily Limbsethics, and graceSin, Avoidance OfImpurityLimitations Of The BodyLike MenThey Committed ImmoralityHolinessnatural LifeThe Surrendered lifeSurrenderSanctificationlimitations

For which reason God delivered them up, in the desires of their hearts, to uncleanness, that they might dishonor their bodies among themselves; Verse ConceptsCondemned Heartsevil, origins ofdesiresHeart, Fallen And RedeemedSexual Sin, Nature OfSexualitySin, Causes OfImpurityGod Handing OverIdolatryThey Committed ImmoralitysexDishonoring God

And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of the property that falls to me. And he divided his estate between them. Verse ConceptsPropertyDadsdivision














And every one that hears these words of mine, and does them not, shall be likened to a foolish man, who built his house upon the sand. And the rain descended, and the torrents came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house, and it fell: and great was its fall.

Come to an agreement with your opponent at law quickly, while you are on the road with him, lest your opponent at law deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be thrown into prison. Verse ConceptsAgreementDiscorddisagreementsLawyersJudgesOfficersAttorneyLawsuitsLitigationQuarrelsDebtorsAgreeingHanding Over PeopleImprisonmentsCourt SessionsPeople Accusing PeopleMisunderstandingsMaking Peace With EnemiesReconciliationConflictResolving Conflictjail








saying: There was in a certain city a judge, who neither feared God nor regarded man. Verse ConceptsIrreverenceBeing Seen By ManNo Fear Of GodRespectFearing GodPersistencefearless





























Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to sorrow. Verse ConceptsLaughterSorrowTearsLack Of RejoicingHeavinessChanging Yourselfgrieving

Come to an agreement with your opponent at law quickly, while you are on the road with him, lest your opponent at law deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be thrown into prison. Verse ConceptsAgreementDiscorddisagreementsLawyersJudgesOfficersAttorneyLawsuitsLitigationQuarrelsDebtorsAgreeingHanding Over PeopleImprisonmentsCourt SessionsPeople Accusing PeopleMisunderstandingsMaking Peace With EnemiesReconciliationConflictResolving Conflictjail








saying: There was in a certain city a judge, who neither feared God nor regarded man. Verse ConceptsIrreverenceBeing Seen By ManNo Fear Of GodRespectFearing GodPersistencefearless


And Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied with reference to these men, saying: Behold, the Lord comes with his holy myriads, to execute judgment upon all, and to convict all the ungodly of all their ungodly works, which they have impiously committed, and of all the hard words which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.


And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before the throne; and the books were opened; and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of the things that were written in the books, according to their works. Verse ConceptsGod, As JudgeGuilt, Human Aspects OfDestinySmallnessStandingJudgmentWhat Heaven Will Be LikeThe Judgement InvolvesThe Act Of OpeningOpening DocumentsThe Final JudgementGreat And SmallRepaid For DeedsJudgment According To WorksAccountabilityJudgement DayJudging Others Actionsdeeds




When the Son of man shall come in his own glory, and all the holy angels with him, then will he sit on the throne of his own glory; and all nations shall be gathered before him; and he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates his sheep from the goats.


Jesus answered: My kingdom is not of this world; if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I might not be delivered up to the Jews. But now my kingdom is not hence. Verse ConceptsKingdom Of God, Characteristics OfWorldlinessHanding Over ChristKingdom Of GodJewsServant Leadership

But this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood can not inherit the kingdom of God, nor does corruption inherit incorruption. Verse ConceptsKingdom Of God, Entry IntoExclusionTransient BodyLimitations Of The BodyNo DecayPeople Are Corruptiblecorruption



nor shall it be said, Lo here! or Lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is among you. Verse ConceptsOutside The KingdomGod Is Among You













And they found in him occasion for offense. But Jesus said to them: A prophet is not without honor, unless it be in his own country and in his own house. Verse ConceptsStumbling Over ChristUnderestimationProphecy Ignoredhonour















treasuring up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. Verse ConceptsAge To ComeSpiritual InvestmentRich, TheRiches, SpiritualThriftSpiritual FoundationsSpiritual TreasuresSeeking LifeStoring Other Things










treasuring up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. Verse ConceptsAge To ComeSpiritual InvestmentRich, TheRiches, SpiritualThriftSpiritual FoundationsSpiritual TreasuresSeeking LifeStoring Other Things






















Though I speak with the tongues of men and of an gels, but have not love, I have become as sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. Verse ConceptsLoveMusical Instruments, types ofFilling PeopleSpiritual Gifts, Importance Of LoveMusical Instruments, Made OfBellsBrassCymbalsMere TalkLanguageFaith Hope And LoveHope And Lovedrums













This is the bread which comes down from heaven, that any one may eat of it, and not die. Verse ConceptsEating, Metaphorical UseImmortality, In NtChrist Going DownNot DyingChrist And HeavenJesus As Food


For this corruptible body must put on incorruptibility; and this mortal body must put on immortality. Verse ConceptsIncorruptibleImmortality, In NtHandicappedTransient BodyPeople Are CorruptibleMoralityinvestingMoral Decay










But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, self-control. Against such there is no law.




Wherefore, laying aside all filthiness, and every excess caused by malice, receive with meekness the ingrafted word, which is able to save your souls. Verse ConceptsAcceptance, Of The GospeldrossdirtReformationSin, Avoidance OfAbility, Of God To SaveReceiving God's WordPollution ForbiddenBe Humble!Being HumbleMoralityHumility And Pridehumblenesswelcome



To him that strikes you on one cheek, offer also the other; and from him that takes away your mantle, withhold not your coat. Verse ConceptsCloaksCheeksSelf DefenceDressSmitten CheeksSmiting Of The RighteousPeople Giving ClothesOuter GarmentsInner GarmentsAccepting BeatingsRobbing PeopleTurning The Other Cheek












that they said to you, There should come, in the last days, scoffers walking according to their own ungodly desires. Verse ConceptsPathways Of SinScoffersEnd Of The AgesDenial In End TimesLast HourPassionmockers















that they might seek for God, if perhaps they would feel after him, and find him, although, indeed, he is not far from every one of us. Verse ConceptsSeeking GodGod Is ImmanentGod's OmnipresenceNearness To GodFinding Godseeking












that the aged men be vigilant, grave, sober-minded, sound in faith, in love, in patience; that the aged women likewise be, in deportment, as it becomes holy women, not slanderers, not enslaved to much wine, teachers of good things,











Beware of the scribes, who delight to walk in robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the first seats in the synagogues, and the first places at suppers; Verse ConceptsBanquets, CharaceristicsGreetingsLove, Abuse OfMarketsPride, Examples OfRobesTasselsTeachers Of The LawDisplayingFine ClothesSeeking HonourSpoken Greetingsmarketing

Therefore, on the morrow, when Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp, and entered the place of audience, with the officers and principal men of the city, Paul, at the command of Festus, was brought forth. Verse ConceptsJudgment SeatOfficersRankDisplayingHalls









Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred denarii, and given to the poor? Verse ConceptsDenariusMoney, Uses OfOintmentWagesGiving To The PoorWorthValueFeeding The Poor




there came to him a woman who had an alabaster box of very costly ointment; and she poured it on his head as he reclined at table. But when his disciples saw it, they were displeased, and said: For what purpose was this waste?











And on the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said to him: Where dost thou wish that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover? Verse ConceptsPassover lambTypesThe Disciples Words





Enter in through the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction; and many there are that go in through it. Verse ConceptsDestructionGehennaPathways Of SinDamnationMany Seeking SalvationBroadnessNarrow ThingsEasy For PeopleHellGoing To Heavendistractions









And he will send his angels with a trumpet of great voice, and they shall gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. Verse ConceptsElection, Description OfHeaven And AngelsAngels, Ministry To ChristGathered By GodFour WindsChrist SendingThe Gospel WorldwideTrumpets At The EndRebirth Of IsraelAccompanying The Second ComingWeed




For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. Verse Conceptseternal life, nature ofEndurance, Results Ofelection, to salvationChristiansGlorySalvation, Described AsEternal BlessingEnduringThe Gospel Of SalvationTemporary Affliction Of SaintsSelflessness





And I heard a great voice out of heaven, saying: Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them: and they shall be his people, and God himself will be with them, their God. Verse ConceptsGoalsWhat Heaven Will Be LikeImmanuelHeaven,  Redeemed CommunityNew Heavens And New EarthRelationshipsReward, For God's PeopleGod's Shekinah GloryGod Living With UsGod's VoiceGod Is Among YouI Will Be Their God

For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel, after those days, says the Lord; putting my laws into their understanding, I will also write them upon their hearts; and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people; Verse ConceptsMorality, And RedemptionTabletsWritingReceptive HeartsWriting On PeopleI Will Be Their GodTaking The Law To HeartJournalizing

For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. Verse Conceptseternal life, nature ofEndurance, Results Ofelection, to salvationChristiansGlorySalvation, Described AsEternal BlessingEnduringThe Gospel Of SalvationTemporary Affliction Of SaintsSelflessness



And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient, by the wisdom of the just, in order to make ready for the Lord a prepared people. Verse ConceptsHeraldPower, HumanSpirit, Emotional Aspects OfProphecies Concerning ChristForerunnersDivine MessengerCausing People To TurnPeople Going BeforeAcquiring WisdomFathers And SonsPowerful Individualsparentingdisobedience

Simeon has declared how God, at the first, did visit the Gentiles, in order to take out from among them a people for his name. Verse ConceptsFirst Among The GentilesOther References To God's Name









































Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel, even the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which was concealed during the times of the ages, Verse ConceptsConcealment, Of GodMysteryStabilityAbility, God's PowerThe AlmightyThe Mystery Of ChristGod Establishes UsStrengthened Through Christ

to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory throughout the ages. Amen. Verse ConceptsGlorifying GodGod, Wisdom OfPrayer, And WorshipGod, WiseThe AlmightyGod AloneEternal PraiseAmen


And he said to them: "When you pray, say, Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth. Verse ConceptsGod, Fatherhood OfAdoption, nature ofFellowship, In The Gospelethics, personalKingdom Of God, Coming OfThe Lord's PrayerHallowedOur Father In HeavenThe Father


And another angel came, and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and much incense was given to him, that he might offer it with the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar that is before the throne. And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, ascended before God out of the hand of the angel.

And when he had taken the book, the four living creatures, and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, having, each of them, harps, and golden cups full of incense, which is the prayers of the saints. Verse ConceptsSweet Odoursequipping, physicalMusical Instruments, types ofPriesthood, In NtPriests, Tasks In Nt TimesHeaven, Glimpsed By HumansFour CreaturesHarpsTwenty SomeBowing Before MessiahElders In HeavenTwenty Four Elders

In like manner, also, the Spirit helps our infirmities; for we know not what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes for us, with groanings unutterable. And he that searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, that he intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.



the merchandise of gold and silver and precious stones, and of pearls, and of fine linen and purple, and of silk and scarlet; and every kind of thyme wood, and every kind of vessel of ivory, and every kind of vessel of most costly wood, and of brass, and of iron, and of marble: Verse ConceptsBabylonCrimsonIvoryLinenPearlsPrecious StonesWantonnessCommerceRed MaterialPurple ClothAmassing SilverAmassing BronzeStone ItemsJewelleryGold TransferredSteel



having the glory of God: that which gave it light was like a most costly stone, like jasper-stone, brilliant as crystal. Verse ConceptsCrystalsRadiancyGlory Of GodPrecious StonesRadiant LivesTransparencyJewellery And GodRainbow

If any man builds on this foundation, gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble, Verse ConceptsPrecious StonesJewelleryconstruction









And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bonds were loosed. Verse ConceptsFoundationsearthquakesChainsPrisonsSudden EventsIron ChainsFoundations Of BuildingsGod ShakingGod Freeing CaptivesBreaking Chainsjailevangelising


And not many days after, the younger son, taking with him all that was his, left home for a distant country, and there wasted his property in riotous living. Verse ConceptsGluttonyExtravaganceExcessBad Decision Making ExamplesBuying and sellingLeisure, Nature And Purpose OfLossThriftWantonnessDeparturesA Short TimeFar From HereShort Time Till The EndThey Committed Immorality

But as soon as this your son has come, Who has eaten up your estate with harlots, you have killed for him the fatted calf. Verse ConceptsBitterness, Examples OfProstitutionWantonnessFat AnimalsKilling Domesticated AnimalsEating Cattle





{ And I stood on the sand of the sea, and saw a beast coming up out of the sea, and he had seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten diadems, and on his heads names impiously irreverent.} Verse ConceptsCreaturesBlasphemy, Examples OfThe BeastSeaSevenSeven Body PartsTen ThingsSeashoresHorns In AllegoryBlasphemyCrowns On CreaturesSand And GravelThe World Ruler

and they spoke impiously against the God of heaven because of their pains, and be cause of their sores; and they repented not of their works. Verse ConceptsHardened HeartsHell, As An ExperiencePhysical PainBlasphemyPleasurablenessrevelationdeeds



Do they not themselves revile that honorable name which is called upon you? Verse ConceptsRich, TheBlasphemyatheism

But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spoke against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and reviling. Verse ConceptsJealousyPersecution, Forms OfEnvy, Example OfContradictingMaking Israel Jealous







And they found in him occasion for offense. But Jesus said to them: A prophet is not without honor, unless it be in his own country and in his own house. Verse ConceptsStumbling Over ChristUnderestimationProphecy Ignoredhonour










he is mad with conceit, knowing nothing, but has a morbid fondness for questions and contentions about words, out of which come envy, strife, railing, evil suspicions, Verse ConceptsFoolish QuestionsFools, Characteristics OfBackbitingEnvyThe ProudUncharitablenessNot Believing PeopleAvoid QuarrelsMind Battlesrumors























But he that received seed on the good ground, is he that hears the word and understands it; who also produces fruit, and yields, one a hundred; another, sixty; another, thirty. Verse ConceptsFruitfulness, SpiritualFruit, SpiritualFaith, Nature OfAcceptance, Of The GospelThirtySixtiesOne HundredThe Source Of FruitFertile LandLand ProducingHearing God's WordHundredfold Return


For this reason, also, we thank God without ceasing; be cause, when you received the word of God, as preached by us, you embraced it, not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually works in you that believe. Verse ConceptsHearingPreaching, Effects OfResponseThe Authority Of ScriptureSpeech, DivineThanksgiving, OfferedReceiving God's WordThose Who Had FaithMan's TeachingWe Thank GodGod's Work In UsAcceptanceThe Word Of GodBelieving In Yourself











And they found in him occasion for offense. But Jesus said to them: A prophet is not without honor, unless it be in his own country and in his own house. Verse ConceptsStumbling Over ChristUnderestimationProphecy Ignoredhonour












And the multitudes asked him, saying: What, then, shall we do? Verse ConceptsReligious AwakeningsCrowds SeekingOne's Deeds

And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him, because of the word of the woman who testified, He told me all things that I ever did. Verse ConceptsExamples Of Faithevangelism, kinds ofRevival, CorporateReligious AwakeningsContemporary Witness To ChristChrist Knowing About PeopleThose Who Believed In ChristHard Work

And the multitudes with one mind gave heed to the things which were spoken by Philip, when they heard, and saw the signs which he did. Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofCrowdsMiracles, Nature OfMiracles, Responses ToReligious AwakeningsSigns And Wonders Of The GospelAgreeing With One AnotherMiraclesWitnessing

and all that dwelt in Lydda and Saron saw him; and they turned to the Lord. Verse ConceptsConversion, examples ofReligious AwakeningsTurning To God

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When the Gentiles heard this they rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord; and as many as were determined to obtain eternal life, believed. Verse ConceptsGentiles, In NtHappinessHonouring GodPredestined PeopleThe Call Of GodPredestination, Of PersonsReligious AwakeningsThe Gentiles ConversionThose Who Believed In ChristElect

And many of those who believed came and confessed, and made known their practices. Verse ConceptsSin, Accepting Forgiveness OfReligious AwakeningsSin ConfessedThings Revealedconfessing













For you were like sheep that had gone astray; but now you have returned to the shepherd and bishop of your souls. Verse ConceptsGuidance, Need For God'sOverseersGod our ShepherdSheepWatchfulness, DivineLost SheepAlienation, OvercomingWanderersPeople Going AstrayAnimals Going Astray















I know your works, and your affliction, and your poverty, (but you are rich,) and the impious words of those who say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. Verse ConceptsSatanticAffluenceInsultsPersecution, Forms OfPoverty, Causes OfPoverty, SpiritualRiches, SpiritualAbuse, To God's PeopleChrist Knowing About PeopleBlessings Of The PoorPoor Or RichAfflictionsSatanJewsMartyrdom


that you are enriched by him in every thing, in all speech, and in all knowledge, Verse ConceptsBenefits Of KnowledgeSpeaking As From GodSpiritual GiftsSpeechatheismeverything



esteeming the reproach on account of the Christ as greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he earnestly looked to the reward. Verse ConceptsReproachHeavenly RewardsRiches, SpiritualTreasureSufferings RewardedSpiritual TreasuresSeeking Things AboveChoosing God's WayTreasure In HeavenReward For WorksWorthAbuseValueaccounting








that they said to you, There should come, in the last days, scoffers walking according to their own ungodly desires. Verse ConceptsPathways Of SinScoffersEnd Of The AgesDenial In End TimesLast HourPassionmockers

For he spoke in a certain place of the seventh day, thus: And God did rest on the seventh day from all his works; Verse ConceptsHolidayThe Seventh Day Of The WeekDay 7Sabbaths Instituted



For the Son of man is Lord of the Sabbath. Verse ConceptsThe Sabbath And Christ

At that time Jesus was going, on the Sabbath, through the fields of grain; and his disciples were hungry, and began to pull the ears of grain, and to eat. Verse ConceptsPlucking OutReapingThe Disciples ActionsOn The SabbathDiscipleship

















And who is he that will harm you, if you be followers of that which is good? Verse ConceptsEnthusiasmeagernessForgiving Others Who Hurt YouHurtDoing The Right Thingpeterzealots










Now to him that is able to keep you free from stumbling, and to present you blameless in the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, to the only God our Savior, be glory and majesty, strength and authority, both now and throughout all the ages. Amen. Verse ConceptsBeing A Perfect ChristianAssurance Of SalvationFaultlessnessAble To StandBackslidingvulnerability




For the Lamb that is in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and will lead them to living fountains of water: and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Verse ConceptsEyes, Used In PropheciesdiseasesBereavement, God's Comfort inFountainsGuidance, God's Promises OfKnowing God, Effects OfRest, EternalWellsTearsWhat Heaven Will Be LikeFountains Of LifeMetaphorical SpringsGod Will ComfortWells, Figurative Use


For you were like sheep that had gone astray; but now you have returned to the shepherd and bishop of your souls. Verse ConceptsGuidance, Need For God'sOverseersGod our ShepherdSheepWatchfulness, DivineLost SheepAlienation, OvercomingWanderersPeople Going AstrayAnimals Going Astray

















Verily I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God, as a little child, shall in no way enter into it. Verse ConceptsKingdom Of God, Entry IntoEntering The KingdomChrist Telling The TruthLike Children


For your obedience has gone abroad to all men: I rejoice, therefore, on your account. But I desire you to be wise in respect to that which is good, and guileless in respect to that which is evil. Verse ConceptsGenuinenessInnocence, Teaching OnJoy, Of The ChurchWisdom, Human ImportanceCharacter Of SaintsHarmlessnessGuileBe Wise!Obeying The GospelYou Will Rejoice In Salvation































And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and the judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered: For the present withdraw; when I have a convenient season, I will call for you. Verse ConceptsConviction, Not Leading To RepentanceGiving, Of TimeBribery, Examples OfIndecisionSelf ControlEternal JudgmentConviction Of SinJudgement To ComeThe Final JudgementGod Doing RightDoing RightNowRight Time For PeopleThose Frightened Of GodOpportunityJudgement DayEthics




meekness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Verse ConceptsMeeknessThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleGentlenessWithout The Law


Then they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with the broken pieces of the five barley loaves, which remained after they had eaten. Verse ConceptsBarleyThe Number TwelveBaskets, Uses OfDinnerFive ThingsRemaining FoodTwelve Things


There they made him a supper, and Martha served; but Lazarus was one of those who reclined at table with him. Verse ConceptsSabbath, In NtTablesSocial FellowshipDinnerReclining To EatThose Who Provided A MealrelaxinglazarusJesus Eating

And Levi made him a great feast at his own house; and there was a great multitude of publicans and others, who reclined at table with them. Verse ConceptsCrowdsFeastingevangelism, kinds ofCelebrationsBanquets, Examples OfGuestsHospitality, Examples OfLargenessTax CollectorsDinnerReceiving Jesus As A Guest

And a suitable day having come, when Herod, on his birth day, made a supper for his great men, and his chief officers, and the first men of Galilee; Verse ConceptsAmusementsCommanderBanquets, Events CelebratedBirthdaysBirthdays CelebratedDinnerRight Time For People




And he said to them: Draw out now, and carry it to the governor of the feast. And they carried it. Verse ConceptsBanquets, CharaceristicsDinnerDrawing Water





But because I have spoken these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. Verse ConceptsSorrowOther Sad People




And the tongue is a fire, the world of iniquity. So is the tongue placed among our members, defiling the whole body, setting on fire the course of life, and being set on fire by hell. Verse Conceptsevil, origins ofHell, As Incentive To ActionThe Human BodyGehennaDamage To The BodyFire Of EvilPeople Being PollutedBeware Of Your SpeechMighty in its influenceThe TongueThe Power Of Words





Generation of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. Verse ConceptsBad PeopleSnakesParents SinThings Like SnakesNothing GoodBeware Of Your Speechmath

For it is contained in the scripture: Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner-stone, chosen, precious; and he that believes on him shall not be ashamed. Verse ConceptsCornerstonesConfidence, In ChristdefeatZion, As A SymbolNames And Titles For ChristSpiritual FoundationsCapstoneChrist The RockThe Effects Of FaithNot Put To ShamePreciousScripture SaysDisappointmentpeterzion


Therefore, whoever hears these words of mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on the rock: Verse ConceptsWisdom, Source Of HumanSpiritual FoundationsStones For ProtectionHearing ChristDoing God's WorksThe Work Of The Wise




treasuring up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. Verse ConceptsAge To ComeSpiritual InvestmentRich, TheRiches, SpiritualThriftSpiritual FoundationsSpiritual TreasuresSeeking LifeStoring Other Things









For being ignorant of God's plan of justification, and seeking to establish their own plan of justification, they have not submitted to God's plan of justification. Verse ConceptsHypocrisy, Description OfLegalismSelf Righteousness, Nature OfSelf Righteousness, And The GospelSpiritual IgnoranceTrusting In WorksSeeking For Abstract ThingsIgnorance of GodignoranceFutile Faith

What has a temple of God in common with one of idols? For you are the temple of the living God, as God has said: I will dwell in them, and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Verse ConceptsGod, Human Descriptions OfAgreementFellowship, With GodGod, Living And Self sustainingHouse Of GodRelationshipsSelf RespectIndwelling Of The Holy SpiritNames And Titles For The ChurchThe Holy Spirit In The ChurchWalking With GodAvoiding IdolatryI Will Be Their God




having been builded upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone, in whom the whole building, compactly fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are builded together, for a dwelling-place of God by his Spirit.



Jesus answered: My kingdom is not of this world; if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I might not be delivered up to the Jews. But now my kingdom is not hence. Verse ConceptsKingdom Of God, Characteristics OfWorldlinessHanding Over ChristKingdom Of GodJewsServant Leadership

But this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood can not inherit the kingdom of God, nor does corruption inherit incorruption. Verse ConceptsKingdom Of God, Entry IntoExclusionTransient BodyLimitations Of The BodyNo DecayPeople Are Corruptiblecorruption



nor shall it be said, Lo here! or Lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is among you. Verse ConceptsOutside The KingdomGod Is Among You







But he that received seed on the good ground, is he that hears the word and understands it; who also produces fruit, and yields, one a hundred; another, sixty; another, thirty. Verse ConceptsFruitfulness, SpiritualFruit, SpiritualFaith, Nature OfAcceptance, Of The GospelThirtySixtiesOne HundredThe Source Of FruitFertile LandLand ProducingHearing God's WordHundredfold Return


For this reason, also, we thank God without ceasing; be cause, when you received the word of God, as preached by us, you embraced it, not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually works in you that believe. Verse ConceptsHearingPreaching, Effects OfResponseThe Authority Of ScriptureSpeech, DivineThanksgiving, OfferedReceiving God's WordThose Who Had FaithMan's TeachingWe Thank GodGod's Work In UsAcceptanceThe Word Of GodBelieving In Yourself



But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, self-control. Against such there is no law.



Others fell upon good ground, and brought forth fruit, some a hundred, some fifty. some thirty. Verse ConceptsCropsThirtySixtiesOne HundredFertile LandLand ProducingHundredfold ReturnPlanting SeedsSeedsSowing Seedssowing




















And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and the power of judging was given to them; and I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus, and for the word of God; and of those who had not worshiped the beast, nor his image, and had not received his mark on their forehead, nor on their hand: and they lived and reigned with Christ a thou sand years. Verse ConceptsForeheads666Faithfulness, To Godevil, victory overdefianceBeheadingThe BeastJudgesJudgment SeatPunishment, Legal Aspects OfSelf SacrificeThe Immortal SoulMartyrdom, Methods OfSufferings RewardedRemoving HeadsCosmic CreaturesBelievers JudgingMarks On PeopleAuthority Of DisciplesAvoiding IdolatrySubsequent Witness To ChristWorshipping The DevilMark Of The BeastHow First Resurrection Is Spread OutSigns Of The Timesend times prophecyMartyrdom



And the chief priest, Ananias, commanded those who stood by to smite him on the mouth. Verse ConceptsConfrontationHigh Priest, In NtSmitingSmiting Of The RighteousOther References To MouthsRivers

And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and struck him on the head. Verse ConceptsSmitingThe Smiting Of JesusSpittingSmiting Of The RighteousBatteryBeating JesusSaliva



When he had spoken thus, one of the attendants, who was standing by, struck Jesus with his open hand, saying: Do you answer the chief priest thus? Verse ConceptsIndignities Suffered By ChristSmitingSmiting Of The RighteousAnswering People






at midday, while I was on the road, I saw, King, a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and those who journeyed with me. Verse ConceptsLight, NaturalNoonThe SunLight In The World





But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as he is the mediator of a better covenant, which is established with reference to better promises. Verse ConceptsCovenant, the newMediationMediatorUniquenessJesus Christ, PriesthoodChrist, The MediatorPreeminence Of ChristAdvocatesGreatness Of ChristPromises concerningPromisesMinistryExcellencecovenant


It was necessary, therefore, that the copies of the things in the heavens should be consecrated by these sacrifices; but that the heavenly things themselves should be consecrated by better sacrifices than these. Verse ConceptsCopies Of AltarsRight Sacrificescleansing

And this prophecy, Yet once more, signifies the removing of the things that are shaken, as of things that have been made, that the things which can not be shaken may remain. Verse ConceptsLaws, AbolishedDestruction Of The WorldGod ShakingThings ShakingThe keyword of HebrewsRemoving People From Your Life

because God had provided some better thing for us, that they, without us, should not be made perfect. Verse ConceptsRestored In Jesus ChristPerfection, HumanPlansPeople Made PerfectGod's PlanTrusting God's PlanGods PlanGod's Plan For Us






And I punished them often in every synagogue, and compelled them to speak impiously; and, being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even to foreign cities. Verse ConceptsForeign ThingsBlasphemy



His parents said this, because they feared the Jews. For the Jews had already agreed, that if any one should confess him to be the Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue. Verse ConceptsPersecution, Forms OfSynagogueFear, Of PersecutionFear Of ManDisfellowshipExcommunicationFear Of EnemiesBelieving In Christ


And when they had come into Capernaum, those who collected the didrachma came to Peter, and said: Does not your teacher pay the didrachma? Verse ConceptsCollectionsMoney, Uses OfTaxDouble MoneyTax To Be Paidtaxesefficiency



Tell us, therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? Verse ConceptsTributesThinking ArightTax To Be Paid




And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and the judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered: For the present withdraw; when I have a convenient season, I will call for you. Verse ConceptsConviction, Not Leading To RepentanceGiving, Of TimeBribery, Examples OfIndecisionSelf ControlEternal JudgmentConviction Of SinJudgement To ComeThe Final JudgementGod Doing RightDoing RightNowRight Time For PeopleThose Frightened Of GodOpportunityJudgement DayEthics




meekness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Verse ConceptsMeeknessThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleGentlenessWithout The Law






Now Peter and John were going up. together into the temple at the hour of prayer, which was the ninth hour. Verse ConceptsFamily SolidarityCeremoniesHourWorship, Times ForPrayer Meetings3 PmDisciples In The TempleWhen To PrayThe First TemplePrayingpartnership





What has a temple of God in common with one of idols? For you are the temple of the living God, as God has said: I will dwell in them, and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Verse ConceptsGod, Human Descriptions OfAgreementFellowship, With GodGod, Living And Self sustainingHouse Of GodRelationshipsSelf RespectIndwelling Of The Holy SpiritNames And Titles For The ChurchThe Holy Spirit In The ChurchWalking With GodAvoiding IdolatryI Will Be Their God




having been builded upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone, in whom the whole building, compactly fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are builded together, for a dwelling-place of God by his Spirit.























But he answered and said to them: And why do you transgress the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTOrthodoxy, In NtFor The Sake Of ThingsWhy Do You Do This?Breaking God's Lawdisobedience



And Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied with reference to these men, saying: Behold, the Lord comes with his holy myriads, to execute judgment upon all, and to convict all the ungodly of all their ungodly works, which they have impiously committed, and of all the hard words which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.


And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before the throne; and the books were opened; and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of the things that were written in the books, according to their works. Verse ConceptsGod, As JudgeGuilt, Human Aspects OfDestinySmallnessStandingJudgmentWhat Heaven Will Be LikeThe Judgement InvolvesThe Act Of OpeningOpening DocumentsThe Final JudgementGreat And SmallRepaid For DeedsJudgment According To WorksAccountabilityJudgement DayJudging Others Actionsdeeds




When the Son of man shall come in his own glory, and all the holy angels with him, then will he sit on the throne of his own glory; and all nations shall be gathered before him; and he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates his sheep from the goats.


And when they had come into Capernaum, those who collected the didrachma came to Peter, and said: Does not your teacher pay the didrachma? Verse ConceptsCollectionsMoney, Uses OfTaxDouble MoneyTax To Be Paidtaxesefficiency



Tell us, therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? Verse ConceptsTributesThinking ArightTax To Be Paid









And when they had come into Capernaum, those who collected the didrachma came to Peter, and said: Does not your teacher pay the didrachma? Verse ConceptsCollectionsMoney, Uses OfTaxDouble MoneyTax To Be Paidtaxesefficiency



Tell us, therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? Verse ConceptsTributesThinking ArightTax To Be Paid


















And there went forth another horse, which was red; and to him that sat on him was given to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another; and there was given to him a great sword. Verse ConceptsSuffering, Causes OfSuffering, Nature OfRed AnimalsAngel Of DeathCivil WarKilling One AnotherGod's Swordatheism











































And they sung the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying: Great and wonderful are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints. Verse ConceptsGod, Righteousness OfGod, Sovereignty OfKingsKingship, DivineMoses, Significance OfServanthood, In Life Of BelieversSongsNames And Titles For ChristThe AlmightyGod Reigning ForeverComposersGod Doing RightDoing RightSlaves Of GodWhat God Does















And Jesus answered and said to them: Do you not err for this reason, because you know not the scriptures, nor the power of God? Verse ConceptsInsightBeing MisleadUse Of The ScripturesNot Understanding God's ThingsQuerying God's PowerErrorIgnorance of GodPowerScriptureThe Power Of WordsMaking Mistakesignorance


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Now Peter and John were going up. together into the temple at the hour of prayer, which was the ninth hour. Verse ConceptsFamily SolidarityCeremoniesHourWorship, Times ForPrayer Meetings3 PmDisciples In The TempleWhen To PrayThe First TemplePrayingpartnership







And he took them at that hour of the night, and washed the blood from their stripes; and he was immersed, himself and all his, immediately. Verse ConceptsHourLove, For One AnotherRelatives Also InvolvedChristian BaptismBaptism

And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at the feet of Jesus, and heard his word. Verse ConceptsFeetListeningSittingSitting At The FeetHearing ChristChrist TeachingIdentityIdentity In Christdistractions


Then his father knew that it was in the same hour in which Jesus said to him, Your son lives. And he himself, and all his house, believed. Verse ConceptsFaith, Origins Ofevangelism, kinds ofHousesKept Alive By MenAt The Same TimeKnowing FactsThose Who Believed In Christ

One of the two that heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter. Verse ConceptsFindingWitnessing, Approaches ToNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForFinding PeopleEvangelismmovement

Return to your house, and tell what things God has done for you. And he went away, proclaiming through the whole city what Jesus had done for him. Verse ConceptsExperience, of Godevangelists, identity ofTestify On God's BehalfFervourZealousness, Examples OfChrist's WorkTelling Of JesusFamily And FriendsGod Turning Bad Things Into Good



You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to those dumb idols, as you might be led. Verse ConceptsDumbnessMutenessPagansPolytheismCarrying IdolsDumbdiscriminationstatuesHinduism






For though there are those which are called gods, whether in heaven or on earth, (as there are many gods, and many lords,) Verse ConceptsPolytheism






and said to those who sold doves: Take these things hence; make not my Father's house a house of merchandise. Verse ConceptsMerchandiseRelationship Of Father And SonBusinessthievessalesmarketing


and said to them: It is written, My house is a house of prayer; but you have made it a den of robbers. Verse ConceptsHouse Of GodDenunciationsStatus Of The Templethieves








You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to those dumb idols, as you might be led. Verse ConceptsDumbnessMutenessPagansPolytheismCarrying IdolsDumbdiscriminationstatuesHinduism






For though there are those which are called gods, whether in heaven or on earth, (as there are many gods, and many lords,) Verse ConceptsPolytheism