Thematic Bible: General references to
Thematic Bible
false Accusations » General references to
"Blessed are you when they have insulted and persecuted you, and have said every cruel thing about you falsely for my sake.
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When however the High Priests and the Elders kept bringing their charges against Him, He said not a word in reply.
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The Scribes and the Pharisees were on the watch to see whether He would cure him on the Sabbath that they might be able to bring an accusation against Him.
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Yet argue modestly and cautiously, keeping your consciences free from guilt, so that, when you are spoken against, those who slander your good Christian lives may be put to shame.
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Activity » Evil » General references to
"Their feet move swiftly to shed blood.
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Curb every passion, and be on the alert. Your great accuser, the Devil, is going about like a roaring lion to see whom he can devour.
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Activity » Christ's zeal » General references to
"Why is it that you have been searching for me?" He replied; "did you not know that it is my duty to be engaged upon my Father's business?"
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This recalled to His disciples the words of Scripture, "My zeal for Thy House will consume me."
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"My food," said Jesus, "is to be obedient to Him who sent me, and fully to accomplish His work.
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We must do the works of Him who sent me while there is daylight. Night is coming on, when no one can work.
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It tells how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, so that He went about everywhere doing acts of kindness, and curing all who were being continually oppressed by the Devil--for God was with Jesus.
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Adultery » General references to
"You have heard that it was said, 'Thou shalt not commit adultery.'
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And I tell you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except her unfaithfulness, and marries another woman, commits adultery."
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This accounts for the fact that if during her husband's life she lives with another man, she will be stigmatized as an adulteress; but that if her husband is dead she is no longer under the old prohibition, and even though she marries again, she is not an adulteress.
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Do you not know that unrighteous men will not inherit God's Kingdom? Cherish no delusion here. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor any who are guilty of unnatural crime,
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Their very eyes are full of adultery--being eyes which never cease from sin. These men set traps to catch unstedfast souls, their own hearts being well trained in greed. They are fore-doomed to God's curse!
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Afflictions » General references to
Why, what we now suffer I count as nothing in comparison with the glory which is soon to be manifested in us.
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We are hard pressed, yet never in absolute distress; perplexed, yet never utterly baffled;
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Agriculture » General references to » Called husbandmen
"Listen to another parable. There was a householder who planted a vineyard, made a fence round it, dug a wine-tank in it, and built a strong lodge; then let the place to vine-dressers, and went abroad.
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At vintage-time he sent one of his servants to receive from the vine-dressers a share of the grapes.
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He will come and put these vine-dressers to death, and give the vineyard to others." "God forbid!" exclaimed the hearers.
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The harvestman who labours in the field must be the first to get a share of the crop.
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Be patient therefore, brethren, until the Coming of the Lord. Notice how eagerly a farmer waits for a valuable crop! He is patient over it till it has received the early and the later rain.
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Agriculture » General references to » Uzziah
Agriculture » General references to » David
Agriculture » General references to » Elisha
Agriculture » General references to » Noah
Agriculture » General references to » Cain
Agriculture » General references to » The rich man
And He spoke a parable to them. "A certain rich man's lands," He said, "yielded abundant crops,
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Ahab » General references to
The Almighty » Power of God » General references to
To Him who has it in His power to make you strong, as declared in the Good News which I am spreading, and the proclamation concerning Jesus Christ, in harmony with the unveiling of the Truth which in the periods of past Ages remained unuttered,
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to God, the only wise, through Jesus Christ, even to Him be the glory through all the Ages! Amen.
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And walking along the shore of the Lake of Galilee He saw two brothers--Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew--throwing a drag-net into the Lake; for they were fishers.
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Then on leaving the synagogue they came at once, with James and John, to the house of Simon and Andrew.
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He was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite to the Temple, when Peter, James, John, and Andrew, apart from the others asked Him,
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Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two who heard John's exclamation and followed Jesus.
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One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to Him,
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Philip came and told Andrew: Andrew and Philip told Jesus.
They entered the city, and they went up to the upper room which was now their fixed place for meeting. Their names were Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the brother of James.
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Animals » Lions » General references to
Apollos » General references to
Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos came to Ephesus. He was a native of Alexandria, a man of great learning and well versed in the Scriptures.
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During the stay of Apollos in Corinth, Paul, after passing through the inland districts, came to Ephesus, where he found a few disciples.
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What I mean is that each of you is a partisan. One man says "I belong to Paul;" another "I belong to Apollos;" a third "I belong to Peter;" a fourth "I belong to Christ."
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For when some one says, "I belong to Paul," and another says, "I belong to Apollos," is not this the way men of the world speak?
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As for our brother Apollos, I have repeatedly urged him to accompany the brethren who are coming to you: but he is quite resolved not to do so at present. He will come, however, when he has a good opportunity.
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Help Zenas the lawyer forward on his journey with special care, and Apollos, so that they may have all they require.
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Appearances » Deceitful » General references to
But in the distance He saw a fig-tree in full leaf, and went to see whether perhaps He could find some figs on it. When however He came to it, He found nothing but leaves (for it was not fig time)
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Arts and crafts » General references to
and because he was of the same trade--that of tent-maker--he lodged with them and worked with them.
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He called his workmen together, and others who were engaged in similar trades, and said to them, "You men well know that our prosperity depends on this business of ours;
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No harp or song, no flute or trumpet, shall ever again be heard in thee; no craftsman of any kind shall ever again be found in thee; nor shall the grinding of the mill ever again be heard in thee.
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Asceticism » General references to
This man John wore a garment of camel's hair, and a loincloth of leather; and he lived upon locusts and wild honey.
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At that time John's disciples came and asked Jesus, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not?"
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These rules have indeed an appearance of wisdom where self-imposed worship exists, and an affectation of humility and an ascetic severity. But not one of them is of any value in combating the indulgence of our lower natures.
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For this is God's will--your purity of life, that you abstain from fornication;
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Astronomy » Moon » General references to
Atheism » General references to
Who is a liar compared with him who denies that Jesus is the Christ? He who disowns the Father and the Son is the anti-Christ.
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Attributes of God » Power of God » General references to
To Him who has it in His power to make you strong, as declared in the Good News which I am spreading, and the proclamation concerning Jesus Christ, in harmony with the unveiling of the Truth which in the periods of past Ages remained unuttered,
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to God, the only wise, through Jesus Christ, even to Him be the glory through all the Ages! Amen.
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Awakenings and religious reforms » Awakenings, religious, » General references to
And Crispus, the Warden of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, and so did all his household; and from time to time many of the Corinthians who heard Paul believed and received baptism.
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The power of the Lord was with them, and there were a vast number who believed and turned to the Lord.
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Those, therefore, who joyfully welcomed his Message were baptized; and on that one day about three thousand persons were added to them;
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The crowds repeatedly asked him, "What then are we to do?"
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Of the Samaritan population of that town a good many believed in Him because of the woman's statement when she declared, "He has told me all that I have ever done."
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Crowds of people, with one accord, gave attention to what they heard from him, listening, and witnessing the signs which he did.
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And all the people of Lud and Sharon saw him; and they turned to the Lord.
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The Gentiles listened with delight and extolled the Lord's Message; and all who were pre-destined to the Life of the Ages believed.
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Many also of those who believed came confessing without reserve what their conduct had been,
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Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » General references to
religious Awakenings » General references to
And Crispus, the Warden of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, and so did all his household; and from time to time many of the Corinthians who heard Paul believed and received baptism.
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The power of the Lord was with them, and there were a vast number who believed and turned to the Lord.
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Those, therefore, who joyfully welcomed his Message were baptized; and on that one day about three thousand persons were added to them;
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The crowds repeatedly asked him, "What then are we to do?"
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Of the Samaritan population of that town a good many believed in Him because of the woman's statement when she declared, "He has told me all that I have ever done."
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Crowds of people, with one accord, gave attention to what they heard from him, listening, and witnessing the signs which he did.
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And all the people of Lud and Sharon saw him; and they turned to the Lord.
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The Gentiles listened with delight and extolled the Lord's Message; and all who were pre-destined to the Life of the Ages believed.
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Many also of those who believed came confessing without reserve what their conduct had been,
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Babylon » General references to
The Church in Babylon, chosen like yourselves by God, sends greetings, and so does Mark my son.
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balaam » General references to
Forsaking the straight road, they have gone astray, having eagerly followed in the steps of Balaam, the son of Beor, who was bent on securing the wages of unrighteousness.
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Beggars » General references to
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Boldness » Boldness, holy » General references to
in whom we have this bold and confident access through our faith in Him.
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Since then, brethren, we have free access to the Holy place through the blood of Jesus,
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Therefore let us come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our times of need.
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For those who have filled the deacon's office wisely and well, are already gaining for themselves an honourable standing, and are acquiring great freedom of speech in proclaiming the faith which rests on Christ Jesus.
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Our love will be manifested in all its perfection by our having complete confidence on the day of the Judgement; because just what He is, we also are in the world.
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physical Bondage » In prison » General references to
when suddenly there was such a violent shock of earthquake that the prison shook to its foundations. Instantly the doors all flew open, and the chains fell off from every prisoner.
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Bread » General references to
give us to-day our bread for the day;
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What man is there among you, who if his son shall ask him for bread will offer him a stone?
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Brotherly love » General references to
And the command which we have from Him is that he who loves God must love his brother man also.
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If I can speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but am destitute of Love, I have but become a loud-sounding trumpet or a clanging cymbal.
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You however, brethren, were called to freedom. Only do not turn your freedom into an excuse for giving way to your lower natures; but become bondservants to one another in a spirit of love.
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And it is my prayer that your love may be more and more accompanied by clear knowledge and keen perception, for testing things that differ,
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But on the subject of love for the brotherhood it is unnecessary for me to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another;
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Above all continue to love one another fervently, for love throws a veil over a multitude of faults.
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He who loves his brother man continues in the light, and his life puts no stumbling-block in the way of others.
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Cain » General references to
Through faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain did, and through this faith he obtained testimony that he was righteous, God giving the testimony by accepting his gifts; and through it, though he is dead, he still speaks.
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We are not to resemble Cain, who was a child of the Evil one and killed his own brother. And why did he kill him? Because his own actions were wicked and his brother's actions righteous.
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Alas for them; for they have followed in the steps of Cain; for the sake of gain they have rushed on headlong in the evil ways of Balaam; and have perished in rebellion like that of Korah!
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Christ » Denial of » General references to
Every one, however, who has been ashamed of me and of my teachings in this faithless and sinful age, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in His Father's glory with the holy angels."
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Who is a liar compared with him who denies that Jesus is the Christ? He who disowns the Father and the Son is the anti-Christ.
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Yes, you disowned the holy and righteous One, and asked as a favour the release of a murderer.
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"In solemn truth I tell you," replied Jesus, "that this very night, before the cock crows, you will three times disown me."
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They profess to know God; but in their actions they disown Him, and are detestable and disobedient men, and for any good work are utterly useless.
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But whoever disowns me before men I also will disown before my Father who is in Heaven.
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Peter meanwhile was sitting outside in the court of the palace, when one of the maidservants came over to him and said, "You too were with Jesus the Galilaean." He denied it before them all, saying, "I do not know what you mean."
"If we patiently endure pain, we shall also share His Kingship; "If we disown Him, He will also disown us;
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But there were also false prophets among the people, as there will be teachers of falsehood among you also, who will cunningly introduce fatal divisions, disowning even the Sovereign Lord who has redeemed them, and bringing on themselves swift destruction.
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Christ » Name, wonderful » General references to
It is in consequence of this that God has also so highly exalted Him, and has conferred on Him the Name which is supreme above every other, in order that in the Name of JESUS every knee should bow, of beings in Heaven, of those on the earth, and of those in the underworld, and that every tongue should confess that JESUS CHRIST is LORD, to the glory of God the Father.
And on His outer garment and on His thigh He has a name written, KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
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having become as far superior to the angels as the Name He possesses by inheritance is more excellent than theirs.
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You will conceive in your womb and bear a son; and you are to call His name JESUS.
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His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many kingly crowns; and He has a name written upon Him which no one but He Himself knows.
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Christ » Humility of » General references to
Then He poured water into a basin, and proceeded to wash the feet of the disciples and to wipe them with the towel which He had put round Him.
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Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
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For you know the condescending goodness of our Lord Jesus Christ--how for your sakes He became poor, though He was rich, in order that you through His poverty might grow rich.
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And being recognized as truly human, He humbled Himself and even stooped to die; yes, to die on a cross.
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Christ » Humanity of Christ » General references to
For there is but one God and but one Mediator between God and men--Christ Jesus, Himself man;
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The Genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
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And being recognized as truly human, He humbled Himself and even stooped to die; yes, to die on a cross.
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But, when the time was fully come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born subject to Law,
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Christ » Humanity of » General references to
For there is but one God and but one Mediator between God and men--Christ Jesus, Himself man;
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The Genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
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And being recognized as truly human, He humbled Himself and even stooped to die; yes, to die on a cross.
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But, when the time was fully come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born subject to Law,
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Christ » Prescience of » General references to
After this, Jesus, knowing that everything was now brought to an end, said--that the Scripture might be fulfilled, "I am thirsty."
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Now just before the Feast of the Passover this incident took place. Jesus knew that the time had come for Him to leave this world and go to the Father; and having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end.
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But there are some of you who do not believe." For Jesus knew from the beginning who those were that did not believe, and who it was that would betray Him.
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For He knew who was betraying Him, and that was why He said, "You are not all of you clean."
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Jesus therefore, knowing all that was about to befall Him, went out to meet them. "Who are you looking for?" He asked them.
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Christ » His foreknowledge » General references to
After this, Jesus, knowing that everything was now brought to an end, said--that the Scripture might be fulfilled, "I am thirsty."
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Now just before the Feast of the Passover this incident took place. Jesus knew that the time had come for Him to leave this world and go to the Father; and having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end.
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But there are some of you who do not believe." For Jesus knew from the beginning who those were that did not believe, and who it was that would betray Him.
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For He knew who was betraying Him, and that was why He said, "You are not all of you clean."
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Jesus therefore, knowing all that was about to befall Him, went out to meet them. "Who are you looking for?" He asked them.
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Church » Security of » General references to
So that we fearlessly say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid: what can man do to me?"
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And who will be able to harm you, if you show yourselves zealous for that which is good?
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Church » Foundation of furnishes perfect security » General references to
For it is contained in Scripture, "See, I am placing on Mount Zion a Cornerstone, chosen, and held in honour, and he whose faith rests on Him shall never have reason to feel ashamed."
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"Every one who hears these my teachings and acts upon them will be found to resemble a wise man who builds his house upon rock;
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You are a building which has been reared on the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, the cornerstone being Christ Jesus Himself,
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For no one can lay any other foundation in addition to that which is already laid, namely Jesus Christ.
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storing up for themselves that which shall be a solid foundation for the future, that they may lay hold of the Life which is life indeed.
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Yet God's solid foundation stands unmoved, bearing this inscription, "The Lord knows those who really belong to Him." And this also, "Let every one who names the Name of the Lord renounce all wickedness."
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Church » Enemies of » General references to
Church » Head of, Christ the » General references to
Moreover He is the Head of His Body, the Church. He is the Beginning, the Firstborn from among the dead, in order that He Himself may in all things occupy the foremost place.
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God has put all things under His feet, and has appointed Him universal and supreme Head of the Church, which is His Body,
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But we shall lovingly hold to the truth, and shall in all respects grow up into union with Him who is our Head, even Christ.
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because a husband is the Head of his wife as Christ also is the Head of the Church, being indeed the Saviour of this His Body.
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Such a one does not keep his hold upon Christ, the Head, from whom the Body, in all its parts nourished and strengthened by its points of contact and its connections, grows with a divine growth.
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Church » Compared to a flock » General references to
I know that, when I am gone, cruel wolves will come among you and will not spare the flock;
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"Dismiss your fears, little flock: your Father finds a pleasure in giving you the Kingdom.
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Church » Flock, God's » General references to
I know that, when I am gone, cruel wolves will come among you and will not spare the flock;
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"Dismiss your fears, little flock: your Father finds a pleasure in giving you the Kingdom.
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Circumcision » General references to
But certain persons who had come down from Judaea tried to convince the brethren, saying, "Unless you are circumcised in accordance with the Mosaic custom, you cannot be saved."
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and Paul desiring that he should accompany him on his journey, took him and circumcised him on account of the Jews in those parts, for they all knew that his father was a Greek.
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This is what I command in all the Churches. Was any one already circumcised when called? Let him not have recourse to the surgeons. Was any one uncircumcised when called? Let him remain uncircumcised.
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But although my companion Titus was a Greek they did not insist upon even his being circumcised.
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Remember that it is I Paul who tell you that if you receive circumcision Christ will avail you nothing.
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All who desire to display their zeal for external observances try to compel you to receive circumcision, but their real object is simply to escape being persecuted for the Cross of Christ.
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Cities » General references to
duties of Citizens » General references to
"However, lest we cause them to sin, go and throw a hook into the Lake, and take the first fish that comes up. When you open its mouth, you will find a shekel in it: bring that coin and give it to them for yourself and me."
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"Caesar's," they replied. "Pay therefore," He rejoined, "what is Caesar's to Caesar; and what is God's to God."
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Let every individual be obedient to those who rule over him; for no one is a ruler except by God's permission, and our present rulers have had their rank and power assigned to them by Him.
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Remind people that they must submit to the rulers who are in authority over them; that they must obey the magistrates, be prepared for every right action,
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Submit, for the Lord's sake, to every authority set up by man, whether it be to the Emperor as supreme ruler, or to provincial Governors as sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and the encouragement of those who do what is right.
Civic duties » General references to
"However, lest we cause them to sin, go and throw a hook into the Lake, and take the first fish that comes up. When you open its mouth, you will find a shekel in it: bring that coin and give it to them for yourself and me."
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"Caesar's," they replied. "Pay therefore," He rejoined, "what is Caesar's to Caesar; and what is God's to God."
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Let every individual be obedient to those who rule over him; for no one is a ruler except by God's permission, and our present rulers have had their rank and power assigned to them by Him.
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Remind people that they must submit to the rulers who are in authority over them; that they must obey the magistrates, be prepared for every right action,
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Submit, for the Lord's sake, to every authority set up by man, whether it be to the Emperor as supreme ruler, or to provincial Governors as sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and the encouragement of those who do what is right.
Civil strife » General references to
But when you hear of wars and rumours of wars, do not be alarmed: come they must, but the End is not yet.
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Then He said to them, "Nation will rise in arms against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be great earthquakes, and in places famines and pestilence; and there will be terrible sights and wonderful tokens from Heaven.
Clothing » General references to
This man John wore a garment of camel's hair, and a loincloth of leather; and he lived upon locusts and wild honey.
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Moreover in the course of His teaching He said, "Be on your guard against the Scribes who like to walk about in long robes and to be bowed to in places of public resort,
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So Peter rose and went with them. On his arrival they took him upstairs, and the widow women all came and stood by his side, weeping and showing him the underclothing and cloaks and garments of all kinds which Dorcas used to make while she was still with them.
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and you pay court to the one who wears the fine clothes, and say, "Sit here; this is a good place;" while to the poor man you say, "Stand there, or sit on the floor at my feet;"
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Commandments » General references to
Love for God means obedience to His commands; and His commands are not irksome.
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"Why do you, too," He retorted, "transgress God's commands for the sake of your tradition?
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This is the greatest and foremost Commandment.
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Condemnation » General references to
If any one is hungry, let him eat at home; so that your coming together may not lead to judgement. The other matters I will deal with whenever I come.
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And this is the test by which men are judged--the Light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness more than they loved the Light, because their deeds were wicked.
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It follows then that just as the result of a single transgression is a condemnation which extends to the whole race, so also the result of a single decree of righteousness is a life-giving acquittal which extends to the whole race.
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He ought not to be a new convert, for fear he should be blinded with pride and come under the same condemnation as the Devil.
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for, as you know, a man of that description has turned aside from the right path and is a sinner self-condemned.
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But above all things, my brethren, do not swear, either by Heaven or by the earth, or with any other oath. Let your 'yes' be simply 'yes,' and your 'no' be simply 'no;' that you may not come under condemnation.
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Conscience » General references to
let us draw near with sincerity and unfaltering faith, having had our hearts sprinkled, once for all, from consciences oppressed with sin, and our bodies bathed in pure water.
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how much more certainly shall the blood of Christ, who strengthened by the eternal Spirit offered Himself to God, free from blemish, purify your consciences from lifeless works for you to serve the ever-living God?
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Then Paul, fixing a steady gaze on the Sanhedrin, said, "Brethren, it is with a perfectly clear conscience that I have discharged my duties before God up to this day."
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since they exhibit proof that a knowledge of the conduct which the Law requires is engraven on their hearts, while their consciences also bear witness to the Law, and their thoughts, as if in mutual discussion, accuse them or perhaps maintain their innocence--
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We must obey therefore, not only in order to escape punishment, but also for conscience' sake.
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But all believers do not recognize these facts. Some, from force of habit in relation to the idol, even now eat idol sacrifices as such, and their consciences, being but weak, are polluted.
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Anything that is for sale in the meat market, eat, and ask no questions for conscience' sake;
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Therefore, because we realize how greatly the Lord is to be feared, we are endeavouring to win men over, and God recognizes what our motives are, and I hope that you, in your hearts, recognize them too.
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Conversion » General references to » Joyful believers used as instruments in
Conversion » General references to » The supreme task of the church
My brethren, if one of you strays from the truth and some one brings him back, let him know that he who brings a sinner back from his evil ways will save the man's soul from death and throw a veil over a multitude of sins.
Conversion » General references to » Essential to entrance into God's kingdom
said, "In solemn truth I tell you that unless you turn and become like little children, you will in no case be admitted into the Kingdom of the Heavens.
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Conversion » General references to » Prepares for Christian service
But *I* have prayed for *you* that your faith may not fail, and you, when at last you have come back to your true self, must strengthen your brethren."
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Conversion » General references to » The divine law the agent in
Conversion » General references to » Encouraged upon all men
Repent, therefore, and reform your lives, so that the record of your sins may be cancelled, and that there may come seasons of revival from the Lord,
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Courtesy » General references to
In conclusion, all of you should be of one mind, quick to sympathize, kind to the brethren, tenderhearted, lowly-minded,
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Let your language be always seasoned with the salt of grace, so that you may know how to give every man a fitting answer.
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The next day we put in at Sidon. There Julius treated Paul with thoughtful kindness and allowed him to visit his friends and profit by their generous care.
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Now in the same part of the island there were estates belonging to the Governor, whose name was Publius. He welcomed us to his house, and for three days generously made us his guests.
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Cruelty » General references to
Cursing » General references to
"Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness."
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With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who are made in God's likeness.
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Daniel » General references to
Days » of the Lord » General references to
I have handed over such a man to Satan for the destruction of his body, that his spirit may be saved on the day of the Lord Jesus.
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just as some few of you have recognized us as your reason for boasting, even as you will be ours, on the day of Jesus our Lord.
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For you yourselves know perfectly well that the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night.
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The day of the Lord will come like a thief--it will be a day on which the heavens will pass away with a rushing noise, the elements be destroyed in the fierce heat, and the earth and all the works of man be utterly burnt up.
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The Dead » Mourning for » General references to
The Dead » Preparation of, for burial » General references to
But, as it happened, just at that time she was taken ill and died. After washing her body they laid it out in a room upstairs.
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In pouring this ointment over me, her object was to prepare me for burial.
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The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped in cloths, and his face wrapped round with a towel. "Untie him," said Jesus, "and let him go free."
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The Dead » General references to
But, as it happened, just at that time she was taken ill and died. After washing her body they laid it out in a room upstairs.
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In pouring this ointment over me, her object was to prepare me for burial.
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The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped in cloths, and his face wrapped round with a towel. "Untie him," said Jesus, "and let him go free."
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Deborah » General references to
Denial of Christ » General references to
Every one, however, who has been ashamed of me and of my teachings in this faithless and sinful age, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in His Father's glory with the holy angels."
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Who is a liar compared with him who denies that Jesus is the Christ? He who disowns the Father and the Son is the anti-Christ.
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Yes, you disowned the holy and righteous One, and asked as a favour the release of a murderer.
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"In solemn truth I tell you," replied Jesus, "that this very night, before the cock crows, you will three times disown me."
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They profess to know God; but in their actions they disown Him, and are detestable and disobedient men, and for any good work are utterly useless.
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But whoever disowns me before men I also will disown before my Father who is in Heaven.
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Peter meanwhile was sitting outside in the court of the palace, when one of the maidservants came over to him and said, "You too were with Jesus the Galilaean." He denied it before them all, saying, "I do not know what you mean."
"If we patiently endure pain, we shall also share His Kingship; "If we disown Him, He will also disown us;
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But there were also false prophets among the people, as there will be teachers of falsehood among you also, who will cunningly introduce fatal divisions, disowning even the Sovereign Lord who has redeemed them, and bringing on themselves swift destruction.
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Deserts » General references to
And an angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Rise and proceed south to the road that runs down from Jerusalem to Gaza, crossing the Desert."
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The Apostles, on their return, related to Jesus all they had done. Then He took them and withdrew to a quiet retreat, to a town called Bethsaida.
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Accordingly they sailed away in the boat to a solitary place apart.
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And the child grew and became strong in character, and lived in the Desert till the time came for him to appear publicly to Israel.
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Next morning, at daybreak, He left the town and went away to a solitary place; but the people flocked out to find Him, and, coming to the place where He was, they endeavoured to detain Him that He might not leave them.
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Desires » Select readings, psalms 42; 84 ps 42; 84 » General references to
Thirst, like newly-born infants, for pure milk for the soul, that by it you may grow up to salvation;
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"Blessed are you who hunger now, because your hunger shall be satisfied. "Blessed are you who now weep aloud, because you shall laugh.
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Desires » General references to
Then James and John, the sons of Zabdi, came up to Him and said, "Rabbi, we wish you would grant us whatever request we make of you."
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Desolation of the wicked » General references to
See, your house will now be left to you desolate!
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Despair » General references to
And at that time people will seek death, but will by no possibility find it, and will long to die, but death evades them.
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Then, when for several days neither sun nor stars were seen and the terrific gale still harassed us, the last ray of hope was now vanishing.
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Discretion » General references to
Perceiving that the Scribe had answered wisely Jesus said to him, "You are not far from the Kingdom of God." No one from that time forward ventured to put any question to Him.
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spiritual Disease » General references to
Jesus heard the words, and He said, "It is not the healthy who require a doctor, but the sick: I did not come to appeal to the righteous, but to sinners."
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new Dispensation » General references to
for the Law brought no perfect blessing--but on the other hand we have the bringing in of a new and better hope by means of which we draw near to God.
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But, as a matter of fact, the ministry which Christ has obtained is all the nobler a ministry, in that He is at the same time the negotiator of a sublimer covenant, based upon sublimer promises.
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On the contrary you have come to Mount Zion, and to the city of the ever-living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to countless hosts of angels,
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It was needful therefore that the copies of the things in Heaven should be cleansed in this way, but that the heavenly things themselves should be cleansed with more costly sacrifices.
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Here the words "Yet again, once for all" denote the removal of the things which can be shaken--created things--in order that the things which cannot be shaken may remain.
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for God had provided for them and us something better, so that apart from us they were not to attain to full blessedness.
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Display » General references to
"Beware of the Scribes, who like to walk about in long robes, and love to be bowed to in places of public resort and to occupy the best seats in the synagogues or at a dinner party;
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and took their seats in the Judgement Hall, attended by the Tribunes and the men of high rank in the city; and, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.
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Divine Requirements » General references to
"Why do you ask me," He replied, "about what is good? There is only One who is truly good. But if you desire to enter into Life, keep the Commandments."
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Dreams » General references to
Dress » Clothing » General references to
This man John wore a garment of camel's hair, and a loincloth of leather; and he lived upon locusts and wild honey.
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Moreover in the course of His teaching He said, "Be on your guard against the Scribes who like to walk about in long robes and to be bowed to in places of public resort,
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So Peter rose and went with them. On his arrival they took him upstairs, and the widow women all came and stood by his side, weeping and showing him the underclothing and cloaks and garments of all kinds which Dorcas used to make while she was still with them.
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and you pay court to the one who wears the fine clothes, and say, "Sit here; this is a good place;" while to the poor man you say, "Stand there, or sit on the floor at my feet;"
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Duties » Of citizens » General references to
"However, lest we cause them to sin, go and throw a hook into the Lake, and take the first fish that comes up. When you open its mouth, you will find a shekel in it: bring that coin and give it to them for yourself and me."
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"Caesar's," they replied. "Pay therefore," He rejoined, "what is Caesar's to Caesar; and what is God's to God."
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Let every individual be obedient to those who rule over him; for no one is a ruler except by God's permission, and our present rulers have had their rank and power assigned to them by Him.
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Remind people that they must submit to the rulers who are in authority over them; that they must obey the magistrates, be prepared for every right action,
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Submit, for the Lord's sake, to every authority set up by man, whether it be to the Emperor as supreme ruler, or to provincial Governors as sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and the encouragement of those who do what is right.
Earthly » Of priests honour » General references to
Effeminacy » General references to
Encouragement » General references to
Here they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. Seeing their faith Jesus said to the paralytic, "Take courage, my child; your sins are pardoned."
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But he said to them, "Do not be terrified. It is Jesus you are looking for--the Nazarene who has been crucified. He has come back to life: He is not here: this is the place where they laid Him.
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But Jesus came and touched them, and said, "Rouse yourselves and have no fear."
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The following night the Lord came and stood at Paul's side, and said, "Be of good courage, for as you have borne faithful witness about me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness in Rome."
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But instantly Jesus spoke to them, and said, "There is no danger; it is I; do not be afraid."
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But now take courage, for there will be no destruction of life among you, but of the ship only.
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Enoch » General references to
It was also about these that Enoch, who belonged to the seventh generation from Adam, prophesied, saying, "The Lord has come, attended by myriads of His people, to execute judgement upon all,
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son of Methuselah, son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Mahalalel, son of Kenan,
Through faith Enoch was taken from the earth so that he did not see death, and he could not be found, because God had taken him; for before he was taken we have evidence that he truly pleased God.
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Esau » General references to
lest there be a fornicator, or an ungodly person like Esau, who, in return for a single meal, parted with the birthright which belonged to him.
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This agrees with the other Scripture which says, "Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated."
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Through faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even in connexion with things soon to come.
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Estrangement » From God » General references to
with darkened understandings, having by reason of the ignorance which is deep-seated in them and the insensibility of their moral nature, no share in the Life which God gives.
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At that time you were living apart from Christ, estranged from the Commonwealth of Israel, with no share by birth in the Covenants which are based on the Promises, and you had no hope and no God, in all the world.
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"'This is a People who honour Me with their lips, while their heart is far away from Me;
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Evil » Women evil women » General references to
But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before all the company, and so pleased Herod
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Evil » Devices » General references to
Evil » Speech evil speaking » General references to
"Their throats resemble an opened grave; with their tongues they have been talking deceitfully." "The venom of vipers lies hidden behind their lips."
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And the tongue is a fire. That world of iniquity, the tongue, is placed within us spotting and soiling our whole nature, and setting the whole round of our lives on fire, being itself set on fire by Gehenna.
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O vipers' brood, how can you speak what is good when you are evil? For it is from the overflow of the heart that the mouth speaks.
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Evil » Way » General references to
"Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad the road which leads to ruin, and many there are who enter by it;
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Evil » Activity » General references to
"Their feet move swiftly to shed blood.
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Curb every passion, and be on the alert. Your great accuser, the Devil, is going about like a roaring lion to see whom he can devour.
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Evil » Slander » General references to
Experience (knowledge experimental) » General references to
Fasting » General references to
"Can the bridegroom's party mourn," He replied, "as long as the bridegroom is with them? But other days will come (when the Bridegroom has been taken from them)
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Feasts » General references to
Accordingly they gathered them up; and with the fragments of the five barley loaves--the broken portions that remained over after they had done eating--they filled twelve baskets.
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So they gave a dinner there in honour of Jesus, at which Martha waited at table, but Lazarus was one of the guests who were with Him.
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Levi also gave a great entertainment at his house in honour of Jesus, and there was a large party of tax-gatherers and others at table with them.
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At length Herodias found her opportunity. Herod on his birthday gave a banquet to the nobles of his court and to the tribunes and the principal people in Galilee,
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Then He said, "Now, take some out, and carry it to the President of the feast."
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Fervour » Christ's zeal » General references to
"Why is it that you have been searching for me?" He replied; "did you not know that it is my duty to be engaged upon my Father's business?"
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This recalled to His disciples the words of Scripture, "My zeal for Thy House will consume me."
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"My food," said Jesus, "is to be obedient to Him who sent me, and fully to accomplish His work.
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We must do the works of Him who sent me while there is daylight. Night is coming on, when no one can work.
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It tells how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, so that He went about everywhere doing acts of kindness, and curing all who were being continually oppressed by the Devil--for God was with Jesus.
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Fetters » General references to
for many a time he had been left securely bound in fetters and chains, but afterwards the chains lay torn link from link, and the fetters in fragments, and there was no one strong enough to master him.
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Fish » General references to
"Throw the net in on the right hand side," He said, "and you will find fish." So they threw the net in, and now they could scarcely drag it along for the quantity of fish.
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God's Flock » General references to
I know that, when I am gone, cruel wolves will come among you and will not spare the flock;
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"Dismiss your fears, little flock: your Father finds a pleasure in giving you the Kingdom.
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Folly » Of men » General references to
Spiritual food » General references to
I am the Door. If any one enters by me, he will find safety, and will go in and out and find pasture.
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"'Let all who have ears give heed to what the Spirit is saying to the Churches. He who overcomes--to him I will give some of the hidden Manna, and a white stone; and--written upon the stone and known only to him who receives it-- a new name.'
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"'Let all who have ears give heed to what the Spirit is saying to the Churches. To him who overcomes I will give the privilege of eating the fruit of the Tree of Life, which is in the Paradise of God.'
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I am the living bread come down out of Heaven. If a man eats this bread, he shall live for ever. Moreover the bread which I will give is my flesh given for the life of the world."
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All ate the same spiritual food, and all drank the same spiritual drink; for they long drank the water that flowed from the spiritual rock that went with them--and that rock was the Christ.
Forsaking God » General references to
Forsaking the straight road, they have gone astray, having eagerly followed in the steps of Balaam, the son of Beor, who was bent on securing the wages of unrighteousness.
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Spiritual foundation » General references to
For it is contained in Scripture, "See, I am placing on Mount Zion a Cornerstone, chosen, and held in honour, and he whose faith rests on Him shall never have reason to feel ashamed."
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"Every one who hears these my teachings and acts upon them will be found to resemble a wise man who builds his house upon rock;
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You are a building which has been reared on the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, the cornerstone being Christ Jesus Himself,
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For no one can lay any other foundation in addition to that which is already laid, namely Jesus Christ.
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storing up for themselves that which shall be a solid foundation for the future, that they may lay hold of the Life which is life indeed.
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Yet God's solid foundation stands unmoved, bearing this inscription, "The Lord knows those who really belong to Him." And this also, "Let every one who names the Name of the Lord renounce all wickedness."
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Friendship » General references to » Examples of true
May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus; for many a time he cheered me and he was not ashamed of my chain.
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Yet I deem it important to send Epaphroditus to you now--he is my brother and comrade both in labour and in arms, and is your messenger who has ministered to my needs.
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yet, obtaining no relief for my spirit because I did not find our brother Titus, I bade them farewell and went on into Macedonia.
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Friendship » General references to » Among believers
and, in the midst of their conversation and discussion, Jesus Himself came and joined them,
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But if we live in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, cleanses us from all sin.
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and they were constant in listening to the teaching of the Apostles and in their attendance at the Communion, that is, the Breaking of the Bread, and at prayer.
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in other words that while I am among you we may be mutually encouraged by one another's faith, yours and mine.
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I thank my God at my every remembrance of you--
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I thank my God, I say, for your cooperation in spreading the Good News, from the time it first came to you even until now.
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Friendship » General references to » Divine (of God)
and the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "And Abraham believed God, and his faith was placed to his credit as righteousness," and he received the name of 'God's friend.'
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Friendship » General references to » Christ's
There was at table one of His disciples--the one Jesus loved-- reclining with his head on Jesus's bosom.
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Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
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Jesus wept. "See how dear he held him," said the Jews.
No longer do I call you servants, because a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, because all that I have heard from the Father I have made known to you.
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Friendship » General references to » Mary magdalene and other women
And there were a number of women there looking on from a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee ministering to His necessities; among them being Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zabdi.
After the Sabbath, in the early dawn of the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala and the other Mary came to see the sepulchre.
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Friendship » General references to » Jonathan
Friendship » General references to » Profitable
Friendship » General references to » Examples of constancy
Friendship » General references to » The desire for many friends, perilous
Friendship » General references to » Old friends to be cherished
Friendship » General references to » True, is unchangeable
Friendship » General references to » Stimulating
Friendship » General references to » Onesiphorus
May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus; for many a time he cheered me and he was not ashamed of my chain.
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Friendship » General references to » Christ's pre-eminent
No one has greater love than this--a man laying down his life for his friends. You are my friends, if you do what I command you.
Friendship » General references to » Priscilla and aquila
friends who have endangered their own lives for mine. I am grateful to them, and not I alone, but all the Gentile Churches also.
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Friendship » General references to » Elisha
Friendship » General references to » Thomas
"Let us go also," Thomas, the Twin, said to his fellow disciples, "that we may die with him."
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Friendship » General references to » Christ
Now just before the Feast of the Passover this incident took place. Jesus knew that the time had come for Him to leave this world and go to the Father; and having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end.
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natural Fruit » General references to
At vintage-time he sent one of his servants to receive from the vine-dressers a share of the grapes.
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and seeing a fig-tree on the road-side He went up to it, but found nothing on it but leaves. "On you," He said, "no fruit shall ever again grow." And immediately the fig-tree withered away.
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Fruit, spiritual » General references to » Without defect
being filled with these fruits of righteousness which come through Jesus Christ-- to the glory and praise of God.
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Live and act as sons of Light--for the effect of the Light is seen in every kind of goodness, uprightness and truth--
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Fruit, spiritual » General references to » Many varieties of
The Spirit, on the other hand, brings a harvest of love, joy, peace; patience towards others, kindness, benevolence; good faith, meekness, self-restraint.
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » Produced in all periods of life
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » Perennial
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » Grown only upon good ground
But a portion falls upon good ground, and gives a return, some a hundred for one, some sixty, some thirty.
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Fruit, spiritual » General references to » The product of heavenly wisdom
The wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceful, courteous, not self-willed, full of compassion and kind actions, free from favouritism and from all insincerity.
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Gentleness » General references to
The wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceful, courteous, not self-willed, full of compassion and kind actions, free from favouritism and from all insincerity.
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and a bondservant of the Lord must not quarrel, but must be inoffensive towards all men, a skilful teacher, and patient under wrongs.
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not a hard drinker nor given to blows; not selfish or quarrelsome or covetous;
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On the contrary, in our relations to you we showed ourselves as gentle as a mother is when she tenderly nurses her own children.
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not speak evil of any one, nor be contentious, but yield unselfishly to others and constantly manifest a forgiving spirit towards all men.
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gideon » General references to
God » Judgments of » General references to
God » Fatherhood of » General references to
You have not for the second time acquired the consciousness of being--a consciousness which fills you with terror. But you have acquired a deep inward conviction of having been adopted as sons--a conviction which prompts us to cry aloud, "Abba! our Father!"
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And if you address as your Father Him who judges impartially in accordance with each man's actions, then spend in fear the time of your stay here on earth,
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"In this manner therefore pray: 'Our Father who art in Heaven, may Thy name be kept holy;
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If you then, imperfect as you are, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in Heaven give good things to those who ask Him!
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God » Works of » General references to
And they were singing the song of Moses, God's servant, and the song of the Lamb. Their words were, "Great and wonderful are Thy works, O Lord God, the Ruler of all. Righteous and true are Thy ways, O King of the nations.
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God » Wisdom of » General references to
and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God.
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The meaning of the parable is as follows. The seed is God's Message.
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"Is not this the cause of your error," replied Jesus--"your ignorance alike of the Scriptures and of the power of God?
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God » God's Judgments » Drought » General references to » Examples of
Elijah was a man with a nature similar to ours, and he earnestly prayed that there might be no rain: and no rain fell on the land for three years and six months.
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God » Providence of » General references to
Look at the birds which fly in the air: they do not sow or reap or store up in barns, but your Heavenly Father feeds them: are not you of much greater value than they?
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Do not two sparrows sell for a halfpenny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father's leave.
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that so you may become true sons of your Father in Heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the wicked as well as the good, and sends rain upon those who do right and those who do wrong.
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God's Judgments » General references to
God's Judgments » Plagues » General references to
Gospel » General references to
He will come in flames of fire to take vengeance on those who have no knowledge of God, and do not obey the Good News as to Jesus, our Lord.
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But even the sacrifice of my life I count as nothing, if only I may perfect my earthly course, and be faithful to the duty which the Lord Jesus has entrusted to me of proclaiming, as of supreme importance, the Good News of God's grace.
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The Good News that we brought you did not come to you in words only, but also with power and with the Holy Spirit and with much certainty, for you know the sort of men we became among you, as examples for your sakes.
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Then Jesus travelled through all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom, and curing every kind of disease and infirmity among the people.
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Only let the lives you live be worthy of the Good News of the Christ, in order that, whether I come and see you or, being absent, only hear of you, I may know that you are standing fast in one spirit and with one mind, fighting shoulder to shoulder for the faith of the Good News.
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If other teachers possess that right over you, do not we possess it much more? Yet we have not availed ourselves of the right, but we patiently endure all things rather than hinder in the least degree the progress of the Good News of the Christ.
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If, however, the meaning of our Good News has been veiled, the veil has been on the hearts of those who are on the way to perdition,
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and ask on my behalf that words may be given to me so that, outspoken and fearless, I may make known the truths (hitherto kept secret)
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greed » General references to
For from love of money all sorts of evils arise; and some have so hankered after money as to be led astray from the faith and be pierced through with countless sorrows.
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Happiness » General references to
If you know all this, blessed are you if you act accordingly.
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Harlots » General references to
Heathen » General references to
"And when praying, do not use needless repetitions as the Gentiles do, for they expect to be listened to because of their multitude of words.
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Heavenly » Father » General references to
You have not for the second time acquired the consciousness of being--a consciousness which fills you with terror. But you have acquired a deep inward conviction of having been adopted as sons--a conviction which prompts us to cry aloud, "Abba! our Father!"
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And if you address as your Father Him who judges impartially in accordance with each man's actions, then spend in fear the time of your stay here on earth,
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"In this manner therefore pray: 'Our Father who art in Heaven, may Thy name be kept holy;
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If you then, imperfect as you are, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in Heaven give good things to those who ask Him!
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Heredity » General references to
hezekiah » General references to
Holiness » General references to
But you are a chosen race, a priesthood of kingly lineage, a holy nation, a people belonging specially to God, that you may make known the perfections of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light.
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Thus He will build up your characters, so that you will be faultlessly holy in the presence of our God and Father at the Coming of our Lord Jesus with all His holy ones.
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It is true that they disciplined us for a few years according as they thought fit; but He does it for our certain good, in order that we may become sharers in His own holy character.
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Holy » General references to » Ambition
"Strain every nerve to force your way in through the narrow gate," He answered; "for multitudes, I tell you, will endeavour to find a way in and will not succeed.
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Do you not know that in the foot-race the runners all run, but that only one gets the prize? You must run like him, in order to win with certainty.
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But always seek to excel in the greater gifts. And now I will point out to you a way of life which transcends all others.
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Be eager in your pursuit of this Love, and be earnestly ambitious for spiritual gifts, but let it be chiefly so in order that you may prophesy.
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Therefore, seeing that you are ambitious for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in them so as to benefit the Church.
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Brethren, I do not imagine that I have yet laid hold of it. But this one thing I do--forgetting everything which is past and stretching forward to what lies in front of me, with my eyes fixed on the goal I push on to secure the prize of God's heavenward call in Christ Jesus.
Earnestly seek to commend yourself to God as a servant who, because of his straightforward dealing with the word of truth, has no reason to feel any shame.
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But He would not allow it. "Go home to your family," He said, "and report to them all that the Lord has done for you, and the mercy He has shown you."
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But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let these learn first to show piety towards their own homes and to prove their gratitude to their parents; for this is well pleasing in the sight of God.
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Then He said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother!" And from that time the disciple received her into his own home.
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industrious in their homes, kind, submissive to their husbands, so that the Christian teaching may not be exposed to reproach.
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Humility of Christ » General references to
For there is but one God and but one Mediator between God and men--Christ Jesus, Himself man;
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The Genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
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And being recognized as truly human, He humbled Himself and even stooped to die; yes, to die on a cross.
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But, when the time was fully come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born subject to Law,
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Humility » Of Christ » General references to
Then He poured water into a basin, and proceeded to wash the feet of the disciples and to wipe them with the towel which He had put round Him.
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Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
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For you know the condescending goodness of our Lord Jesus Christ--how for your sakes He became poor, though He was rich, in order that you through His poverty might grow rich.
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And being recognized as truly human, He humbled Himself and even stooped to die; yes, to die on a cross.
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Hunger » Select readings ps 42; 84 » General references to
Thirst, like newly-born infants, for pure milk for the soul, that by it you may grow up to salvation;
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"Blessed are you who hunger now, because your hunger shall be satisfied. "Blessed are you who now weep aloud, because you shall laugh.
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Hypocrisy » General references to
Meanwhile the people had come streaming towards Him by tens of thousands, so that they were trampling one another under foot. And now He proceeded to say to His disciples first, "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, that is to say, beware of hypocrisy.
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They profess to know God; but in their actions they disown Him, and are detestable and disobedient men, and for any good work are utterly useless.
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through the hypocrisy of men who teach falsely and have their own consciences seared as with a hot iron;
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The same is true of you: outwardly you seem to the human eye to be good and honest men, but, within, you are full of insincerity and disregard of God's Law.
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Ignorance » Spiritual » General references to
with darkened understandings, having by reason of the ignorance which is deep-seated in them and the insensibility of their moral nature, no share in the Life which God gives.
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And, since you delight in obedience, do not shape your lives by the cravings which used to dominate you in the time of your ignorance,
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Ignorant of the righteousness which God provides and building their hopes upon a righteousness of their own, they have refused submission to God's righteousness.
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Images » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
You know that when you were heathens you went astray after dumb idols, wherever you happened to be led.
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But at one time, you Gentiles, having no knowledge of God, were slaves to gods which in reality do not exist.
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For if so-called gods do exist, either in Heaven or on earth--and in fact there are many such gods and many such lords--
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Immortality » General references to
For indeed they cannot die again; they are like angels, and are sons of God through being sons of the Resurrection.
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and every one who is living and is a believer in me shall never, never die. Do you believe this?"
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For we know that if this poor tent, our earthly house, is taken down, we have in Heaven a building which God has provided, a house not built by human hands, but eternal.
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but which has now been plainly revealed through the Appearing of our Saviour, Christ Jesus. He has put an end to death and has brought Life and Immortality to light through the Good News,
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Afterwards we who are alive and are still on earth will be caught up in their company amid clouds to meet the Lord in the air.
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In most solemn truth I tell you that if any one shall have obeyed my teaching he shall in no case ever see death."
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Here is the bread that comes down out of Heaven that a man may eat it and not die.
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to those on the one hand who, by lives of persistent right-doing, are striving for glory, honour and immortality, the Life of the Ages;
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For so it must be: this perishable nature must clothe itself with what is imperishable, and this mortality must clothe itself with immortality.
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Impurity » General references to
Let marriage be held in honour among all, and let the marriage bed be unpolluted; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.
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But I tell you that whoever looks at a woman and cherishes lustful thoughts has already in his heart become guilty with regard to her.
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Therefore put to death your earthward inclinations--fornication, impurity, sensual passion, unholy desire, and all greed, for that is a form of idolatry.
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and especially those who are abandoned to sensuality--craving, as they do, for polluted things, and scorning control. Fool-hardy and self-willed, they do not tremble when speaking evil of glorious beings;
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Such men being past feeling have abandoned themselves to impurity, greedily indulging in every kind of profligacy.
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God has not called us to an unclean life, but to one of purity.
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But fornication and every kind of impurity, or covetousness, let them not even be mentioned among you, for they ought not to be named among God's people.
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your human infirmity leads me to employ these familiar figures--and just as you once surrendered your faculties into bondage to Impurity and ever-increasing disregard of Law, so you must now surrender them into bondage to Righteousness ever advancing towards perfect holiness.
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For this reason, in accordance with their own depraved cravings, God gave them up to uncleanness, allowing them to dishonour their bodies among themselves with impurity.
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Inheritance » Earthly » General references to
The younger of them said to his father, "'Father, give me the share of the property that comes to me.' "So he divided his wealth between them.
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Insecurity of the wicked » General references to
And every one who hears these my teachings and does not act upon them will be found to resemble a fool who builds his house upon sand. The heavy rain descends, the swollen torrents come, and the winds blow and burst upon the house, and it falls; and disastrous is the fall."
Israel » Judges of » General references to
Come to terms without delay with your opponent while you are yet with him on the way to the court; for fear he should obtain judgement from the magistrate against you, and the magistrate should give you in custody to the officer and you be thrown into prison.
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"In a certain town," He said, "there was a judge who had no fear of God and no respect for man.
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Joy » Earthly » General references to
Afflict yourselves and mourn and weep aloud; let your laughter be turned into grief, and your gladness into shame.
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Judges of israel » General references to
Come to terms without delay with your opponent while you are yet with him on the way to the court; for fear he should obtain judgement from the magistrate against you, and the magistrate should give you in custody to the officer and you be thrown into prison.
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"In a certain town," He said, "there was a judge who had no fear of God and no respect for man.
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Judgment » Last, the » General references to
Since all this is so, the Lord knows how to rescue godly men from temptation, and on the other hand how to keep the unrighteous under punishment in readiness for the Day of Judgement,
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It was also about these that Enoch, who belonged to the seventh generation from Adam, prophesied, saying, "The Lord has come, attended by myriads of His people, to execute judgement upon all, and to convict all the ungodly of all the ungodly deeds which in their ungodliness they have committed, and of all the hard words which they, ungodly sinners as they are, have spoken against Him."
Our love will be manifested in all its perfection by our having complete confidence on the day of the Judgement; because just what He is, we also are in the world.
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And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing in front of the throne. And books were opened; and so was another book--namely, the Book of Life; and the dead were judged by the things recorded in the books in accordance with what their conduct had been.
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For we must all of us appear before Christ's judgement-seat in our true characters, in order that each may then receive an award for his actions in this life, in accordance with what he has done, whether it be good or whether it be worthless.
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And since it is reserved for all mankind once to die, and afterwards to be judged;
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But the present heavens and the present earth are, by the command of the same God, kept stored up, reserved for fire in preparation for a day of judgement and of destruction for the ungodly.
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"When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, then will He sit upon His glorious throne, and all the nations will be gathered into His presence. And He will separate them from one another, just as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats;
spiritual Kingdom » General references to
"In most solemn truth I tell you," replied Jesus, "that unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God.
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"My kingdom," replied Jesus, "does not belong to this world. If my kingdom did belong to this world, my subjects would have resolutely fought to save me from being delivered up to the Jews. But, as a matter of fact, my kingdom has not this origin."
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But this I tell you, brethren: our mortal bodies cannot inherit the Kingdom of God, nor will what is perishable inherit what is imperishable.
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For the Kingdom of God does not consist of eating and drinking, but of right conduct, peace and joy, through the Holy Spirit;
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For Apostolic authority is not a thing of words, but of power.
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Nor will they say, 'See here!' or 'See there!' --for the Kingdom of God is within you."
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Knowledge » Knowledge, experimental » General references to
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Leaders » Garments of prophets » General references to
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem! thou who murderest the Prophets and stonest those who have been sent to thee! how often have I desired to gather thy children to me, just as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings, and you would not come!
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So they turned angrily away from Him. But Jesus said to them, "There is no prophet left without honour except in his own country and among his own family."
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Life » Eternal » General references to
"And these shall go away into the Punishment of the Ages, but the righteous into the Life of the Ages."
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But now that you have been set free from the tyranny of Sin, and have become the bondservants of God, you have your reward in being made holy, and you have the Life of the Ages as the final result.
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I give them the Life of the Ages, and they shall never, never perish, nor shall any one wrest them from my hand.
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storing up for themselves that which shall be a solid foundation for the future, that they may lay hold of the Life which is life indeed.
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must keep yourselves safe in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ which will result in the Life of the Ages.
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Bestow your pains not on the food which perishes, but on the food that remains unto the Life of the Ages--that food which will be the Son of Man's gift to you; for on Him the Father, God, has set His seal."
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in hope of the Life of the Ages which God, who is never false to His word, promised before the commencement of the Ages.
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And this is the promise which He Himself has given us--the Life of the Ages.
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to those on the one hand who, by lives of persistent right-doing, are striving for glory, honour and immortality, the Life of the Ages;
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Eternal life » General references to
"And these shall go away into the Punishment of the Ages, but the righteous into the Life of the Ages."
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But now that you have been set free from the tyranny of Sin, and have become the bondservants of God, you have your reward in being made holy, and you have the Life of the Ages as the final result.
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I give them the Life of the Ages, and they shall never, never perish, nor shall any one wrest them from my hand.
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storing up for themselves that which shall be a solid foundation for the future, that they may lay hold of the Life which is life indeed.
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must keep yourselves safe in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ which will result in the Life of the Ages.
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Bestow your pains not on the food which perishes, but on the food that remains unto the Life of the Ages--that food which will be the Son of Man's gift to you; for on Him the Father, God, has set His seal."
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in hope of the Life of the Ages which God, who is never false to His word, promised before the commencement of the Ages.
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And this is the promise which He Himself has given us--the Life of the Ages.
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to those on the one hand who, by lives of persistent right-doing, are striving for glory, honour and immortality, the Life of the Ages;
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Light, spiritual » General references to
But you are a chosen race, a priesthood of kingly lineage, a holy nation, a people belonging specially to God, that you may make known the perfections of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light.
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that they may turn from darkness to light and from the obedience to Satan to God, in order to receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified through faith in Me.'
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Living water » Eze 47; re 22 » General references to
Long life » Old age ps 71; ec 12 » General references to
Love » Brotherly » General references to
And the command which we have from Him is that he who loves God must love his brother man also.
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If I can speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but am destitute of Love, I have but become a loud-sounding trumpet or a clanging cymbal.
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You however, brethren, were called to freedom. Only do not turn your freedom into an excuse for giving way to your lower natures; but become bondservants to one another in a spirit of love.
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And it is my prayer that your love may be more and more accompanied by clear knowledge and keen perception, for testing things that differ,
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But on the subject of love for the brotherhood it is unnecessary for me to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another;
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Above all continue to love one another fervently, for love throws a veil over a multitude of faults.
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He who loves his brother man continues in the light, and his life puts no stumbling-block in the way of others.
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Man's » Immortality » General references to
For indeed they cannot die again; they are like angels, and are sons of God through being sons of the Resurrection.
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and every one who is living and is a believer in me shall never, never die. Do you believe this?"
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For we know that if this poor tent, our earthly house, is taken down, we have in Heaven a building which God has provided, a house not built by human hands, but eternal.
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but which has now been plainly revealed through the Appearing of our Saviour, Christ Jesus. He has put an end to death and has brought Life and Immortality to light through the Good News,
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Afterwards we who are alive and are still on earth will be caught up in their company amid clouds to meet the Lord in the air.
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In most solemn truth I tell you that if any one shall have obeyed my teaching he shall in no case ever see death."
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Here is the bread that comes down out of Heaven that a man may eat it and not die.
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to those on the one hand who, by lives of persistent right-doing, are striving for glory, honour and immortality, the Life of the Ages;
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For so it must be: this perishable nature must clothe itself with what is imperishable, and this mortality must clothe itself with immortality.
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Meekness » General references to » Promises concerning
"Blessed are the meek, for they as heirs shall obtain possession of the earth.
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Meekness » General references to » A fruit of the Spirit
Brethren, if anybody be detected in any misconduct, you who are spiritual should restore such a one in a spirit of meekness. And let each of you keep watch over himself, lest he also fall into temptation.
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with all lowliness of mind and unselfishness, and with patience, bearing with one another lovingly, and earnestly striving to maintain,
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The Spirit, on the other hand, brings a harvest of love, joy, peace; patience towards others, kindness, benevolence; good faith, meekness, self-restraint.
Meekness » General references to » Essential in teaching
not speak evil of any one, nor be contentious, but yield unselfishly to others and constantly manifest a forgiving spirit towards all men.
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He must speak in a gentle tone when correcting the errors of opponents, in the hope that God will at last give them repentance, for them to come to a full knowledge of the truth
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Meekness » General references to » Essential in hearing
Which of you is a wise and well-instructed man? Let him prove it by a right life with conduct guided by a wisely teachable spirit.
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Ridding yourselves, therefore, of all that is vile and of the evil influences which prevail around you, welcome in a humble spirit the Message implanted within you, which is able to save your souls.
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Meekness » General references to » To be sought
Meekness » General references to » Precious in God's sight
Instead of that, it should be a new nature within--the imperishable ornament of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which is indeed precious in the sight of God.
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Meekness » General references to » Non-resistance a mark of
To him who gives you a blow on one side of the face offer the other side also; and to him who is robbing you of your outer garment refuse not the under one also.
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Mocking » General references to
how they declared to you, "In the last times there shall be scoffers, obeying only their own ungodly passions."
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Mourning » General references to
Music » Musicians » General references to
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Nearness to God » General references to
that they might seek God, if perhaps they could grope for Him and find Him. Yes, though He is not far from any one of us.
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the Needy » General references to
The poor you always have with you, but me you have not always.
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Old age » General references to » Devoid of pleasure
Old age » General references to » Of the righteous, honourable
Old age » General references to » Promised to abraham
Old age » General references to » Rules of conduct for
Exhort aged men to be temperate, grave, sober-minded, robust in their faith, their love and their patience. In the same way exhort aged women to let their conduct be such as becomes consecrated persons. They must not be slanderers nor enslaved to wine-drinking. They must be teachers of what is right.
Old age » General references to » Divine presence in
Old age » General references to » Prayer concerning
Ornaments » Jewels » General references to
Ostentation » In dress » General references to
"Beware of the Scribes, who like to walk about in long robes, and love to be bowed to in places of public resort and to occupy the best seats in the synagogues or at a dinner party;
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and took their seats in the Judgement Hall, attended by the Tribunes and the men of high rank in the city; and, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.
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Parsimony » General references to
"Why was not that perfume sold for 300 shillings and the money given to the poor?"
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a woman came to Him with a jar of very costly, sweet-scented ointment, which she poured over His head as He reclined at table. "Why such waste?" indignantly exclaimed the disciples;
Passover » General references to
Get rid of the old yeast so that you may be dough of a new kind; for in fact you *are* free from corruption. For our Passover Lamb has already been offered in sacrifice--even Christ.
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On the first day of the feast of Unleavened Bread--the day for killing the Passover lamb--His disciples asked Him, "Where shall we go and prepare for you to eat the Passover?"
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Pathway of sin » General references to
"Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad the road which leads to ruin, and many there are who enter by it;
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God's People » General references to » Called the "chosen ones"
For consider, brethren, God's call to you. Not many who are wise with merely human wisdom, not many of position and influence, not many of noble birth have been called.
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even as, in His love, He chose us as His own in Christ before the creation of the world, that we might be holy and without blemish in His presence.
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Listen, my dearly-loved brethren. Has not God chosen those whom the world regards as poor to be rich in faith and heirs of the Kingdom which He has promised to those that love Him?
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Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God. Once you had not found mercy, but now you have.
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God's People » General references to » Spoken of as the elect
And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet-blast, and they will bring together His own People to Him from north, south, east and west--from one extremity of the world to the other.
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chosen in accordance with the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, with a view to their obedience and to their being sprinkled with the blood of Jesus Christ. May more and more grace and peace be granted to you.
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Who shall impeach those whom God has chosen? God declares them free from guilt.
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And will not God avenge the wrongs of His own People who cry aloud to Him day and night, although He seems slow in taking action on their behalf?
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For this reason I endure all things for the sake of God's own people; so that they also may obtain salvation--even the salvation which is in Christ Jesus--and with it eternal glory.
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And if those days had not been cut short, no one would escape; but for the sake of God's own People those days will be cut short.
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God's People » General references to » Exalted above all nations
God's People » General references to » The law written upon their hearts
And I heard a loud voice, which came from the throne, say, "God's dwelling place is among men and He will dwell among them and they shall be His peoples. Yes, God Himself will be among them.
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But this is the Covenant that I will covenant with the house of Israel after those days,' says the Lord: I will put My laws into their minds and will write them upon their hearts. And I will indeed be their God and they shall be My People.
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For this reason I endure all things for the sake of God's own people; so that they also may obtain salvation--even the salvation which is in Christ Jesus--and with it eternal glory.
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God's People » General references to » Guided like a flock
God's People » General references to » Prepared for service
and he will be His forerunner in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn fathers' hearts to the children, and cause the rebellious to walk in the wisdom of the upright, to make a people perfectly ready for the lord."
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Symeon has related how God first looked graciously on the Gentiles to take from among them a People to be called by His name.
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God's People » General references to » Chosen by jehovah
God's People » General references to » A peculiar treasure
God's People » General references to » Characterized by zeal
who gave Himself for us to purchase our freedom from all iniquity, and purify for Himself a people who should be specially His own, zealous for doing good works.
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Plotting » General references to
The poor » General references to
The poor you always have with you, but me you have not always.
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Power » Power power of God » General references to
To Him who has it in His power to make you strong, as declared in the Good News which I am spreading, and the proclamation concerning Jesus Christ, in harmony with the unveiling of the Truth which in the periods of past Ages remained unuttered,
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to God, the only wise, through Jesus Christ, even to Him be the glory through all the Ages! Amen.
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Prayer » General references to » Universal need of
So He said to them, "When you pray, say, 'Father may Thy name be kept holy; let Thy Kingdom come;
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Prayer » General references to » Ascends as incense before God
And another angel came and stood close to the altar, carrying a censer of gold; and abundance of incense was given to him that he might place it with the prayers of all God's people upon the golden altar which was in front of the throne. And the smoke of the incense rose into the presence of God from the angel's hand, and mingled with the prayers of His people.
Prayer » General references to » Prayers of the saints precious
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 a harp and bringing golden bowls full of incense, which represent the prayers of God's people.
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Prayer » General references to » The holy spirit aids in
In the same way the Spirit also helps us in our weakness; for we do not know what prayers to offer nor in what way to offer them. But the Spirit Himself pleads for us in yearnings that can find no words, and the Searcher of hearts knows what the Spirit's meaning is, because His intercessions for God's people are in harmony with God's will.
Prayer » General references to » First mentioned
Precious stones » General references to
cargoes of gold and silver, of jewels and pearls, of fine linen, purple and silk, and of scarlet stuff; all kinds of rare woods, and all kinds of goods in ivory and in very costly wood, in bronze, steel and marble.
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and bringing with it the glory of God. It shone with a radiance like that of a very precious stone--such as a jasper, bright and transparent.
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And whether the building which any one is erecting on that foundation be of gold or silver or costly stones, of timber or hay or straw--
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Prisons » General references to
when suddenly there was such a violent shock of earthquake that the prison shook to its foundations. Instantly the doors all flew open, and the chains fell off from every prisoner.
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Prodigality » General references to
No long time afterwards the younger son got all together and travelled to a distant country, where he wasted his money in debauchery and excess.
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but now that this son of yours is come who has eaten up your property among his bad women, you have killed the fat calf for him.'
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Profanity » Blasphemy » General references to
Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have delivered to Satan so that they may be taught not to blaspheme.
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And he took up a position upon the sands of the sea-shore. Then I saw a Wild Beast coming up out of the sea, and he had ten horns and seven heads. On his horns were ten kingly crowns, and inscribed on his heads were names full of blasphemy.
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and they spoke evil of the God in Heaven because of their pains and their sores, and did not repent of their misconduct.
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But upon their opposing him with abusive language, he shook his clothes by way of protest, and said to them, "Your ruin will be upon your own heads. I am not responsible: in future I will go among the Gentiles."
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and the very people who speak evil of the noble Name by which you are called?
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Seeing the crowds, the Jews, filled with angry jealousy, opposed Paul's statements and abused him.
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Prophets » General references to
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem! thou who murderest the Prophets and stonest those who have been sent to thee! how often have I desired to gather thy children to me, just as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings, and you would not come!
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So they turned angrily away from Him. But Jesus said to them, "There is no prophet left without honour except in his own country and among his own family."
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The Proud » General references to
he is puffed up with pride and has no true knowledge, but is crazy over discussions and controversies about words which give rise to envy, quarrelling, revilings, ill-natured suspicions,
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But He gives more abundant grace, as is implied in His saying, "God sets Himself against the haughty, but to the lowly He gives grace."
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divine Providence » Mysteries of providing » General references to
Look at the birds which fly in the air: they do not sow or reap or store up in barns, but your Heavenly Father feeds them: are not you of much greater value than they?
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Do not two sparrows sell for a halfpenny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father's leave.
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that so you may become true sons of your Father in Heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the wicked as well as the good, and sends rain upon those who do right and those who do wrong.
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Quietness » General references to
Rebekah » General references to
Spiritual receptivity » General references to
Those, therefore, who joyfully welcomed his Message were baptized; and on that one day about three thousand persons were added to them;
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But he who has received the seed on good ground is he who hears and understands. Such hearers give a return, and yield one a hundred for one, another sixty, another thirty.")
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The Jews at Beroea were of a nobler disposition than those in Thessalonica, for they very readily received the Message, and day after day searched the Scriptures to see whether it was as Paul stated.
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And for this further reason we render unceasing thanks to God, that when you received God's Message from our lips, it was as no mere message from men that you embraced it, but as--what it really is--God's Message, which also does its work in the hearts of you who believe.
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Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » General references to
Meanwhile the people had come streaming towards Him by tens of thousands, so that they were trampling one another under foot. And now He proceeded to say to His disciples first, "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, that is to say, beware of hypocrisy.
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They profess to know God; but in their actions they disown Him, and are detestable and disobedient men, and for any good work are utterly useless.
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through the hypocrisy of men who teach falsely and have their own consciences seared as with a hot iron;
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The same is true of you: outwardly you seem to the human eye to be good and honest men, but, within, you are full of insincerity and disregard of God's Law.
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Religious » Garments of prophets » General references to
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem! thou who murderest the Prophets and stonest those who have been sent to thee! how often have I desired to gather thy children to me, just as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings, and you would not come!
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So they turned angrily away from Him. But Jesus said to them, "There is no prophet left without honour except in his own country and among his own family."
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Religious » General references to
And Crispus, the Warden of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, and so did all his household; and from time to time many of the Corinthians who heard Paul believed and received baptism.
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The power of the Lord was with them, and there were a vast number who believed and turned to the Lord.
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Those, therefore, who joyfully welcomed his Message were baptized; and on that one day about three thousand persons were added to them;
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The crowds repeatedly asked him, "What then are we to do?"
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Of the Samaritan population of that town a good many believed in Him because of the woman's statement when she declared, "He has told me all that I have ever done."
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Crowds of people, with one accord, gave attention to what they heard from him, listening, and witnessing the signs which he did.
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And all the people of Lud and Sharon saw him; and they turned to the Lord.
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The Gentiles listened with delight and extolled the Lord's Message; and all who were pre-destined to the Life of the Ages believed.
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Many also of those who believed came confessing without reserve what their conduct had been,
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Religious » priests » General references to
divine Remembrance » General references to
Returning to God » General references to
For you were straying like lost sheep, but now you have come back to the Shepherd and Protector of your souls.
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"So he rose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and pitied him, and ran and threw his arms round his neck and kissed him tenderly.
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Revivals » Isa 35 » General references to
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
as sad, but we are always joyful; as poor, but we bestow wealth on many; as having nothing, and yet we securely possess all things.
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Your sufferings I know, and your poverty--but you are rich--and the evil name given you by those who say that they themselves are Jews, and are not, but are Satan's synagogue.
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For you know the condescending goodness of our Lord Jesus Christ--how for your sakes He became poor, though He was rich, in order that you through His poverty might grow rich.
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that you have been so richly blessed in Him, with readiness of speech and fulness of knowledge.
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Riches, spiritual » General references to » Discovered by spiritual vision
the eyes of your understanding being enlightened so that you may know what is the hope which His call to you inspires, what the wealth of the glory of His inheritance in God's people,
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Riches, spiritual » General references to » God's blessing the source of
Riches, spiritual » General references to » More precious than earthly
because he deemed the reproaches which he might meet with in the service of the Christ to be greater riches than all the treasures of Egypt; for he fixed his gaze on the coming reward.
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Riches, spiritual » General references to » Unsearchable
To me who am less than the least of all God's people has this work been graciously entrusted--to proclaim to the Gentiles the Good News of the exhaustless wealth of Christ,
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Riches, spiritual » General references to » A paradox
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Enduring
Riches, spiritual » General references to » The inheritance of God's elect
Listen, my dearly-loved brethren. Has not God chosen those whom the world regards as poor to be rich in faith and heirs of the Kingdom which He has promised to those that love Him?
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Ridicule » General references to
how they declared to you, "In the last times there shall be scoffers, obeying only their own ungodly passions."
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Sabbath » General references to
For, as we know, when speaking of the seventh day He has used the words, "And God rested on the seventh day from all His works;"
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For the Son of Man is the Lord of the Sabbath."
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About that time Jesus passed on the Sabbath through the wheatfields; and His disciples became hungry, and began to gather ears of wheat and eat them.
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And Jesus said to them: "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath;
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Salt » General references to
Security » Of the saints » General references to
So that we fearlessly say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid: what can man do to me?"
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And who will be able to harm you, if you show yourselves zealous for that which is good?
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Shame » General references to
Shechem » General references to
Christ Shepherd » General references to » As guardian of the flock
That indeed is the reason why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know in whom my trust reposes, and I am confident that He has it in His power to keep what I have entrusted to Him safe until that day.
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But to Him who is able to keep you safe from stumbling, and cause you to stand in the presence of His glory free from blemish and full of exultant joy--
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But the Lord is faithful, and He will make you stedfast and will guard you from the Evil one.
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But for this very reason--adding, on your part, all earnestness-- along with your faith, manifest also a noble character: along with a noble character, knowledge;
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Christ Shepherd » General references to » Crowing the faithful
And then, when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the never-withering wreath of glory.
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For the Lamb who is in front of the throne will be their Shepherd, and will guide them to watersprings of Life, and God will wipe every tear from their eyes."
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Christ Shepherd » General references to » Risen
Now may God who gives peace, and brought Jesus, our Lord, up again from among the dead--even Him who, by virtue of the blood of the eternal Covenant, is the great Shepherd of the sheep--
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Christ Shepherd » General references to » Welcoming the wanderers
For you were straying like lost sheep, but now you have come back to the Shepherd and Protector of your souls.
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Christ Shepherd » General references to » Providing
Christ Shepherd » General references to » Tender
Christ Shepherd » General references to » Sacrificial
"I am the Good Shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his very life for the sheep.
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Silence » Value of » General references to
Silver » General references to
Simplicity » General references to
About that time Jesus exclaimed, "I heartily praise Thee, Father, Lord of Heaven and of earth, that Thou hast hidden these things from sages and men of discernment, and hast unveiled them to babes.
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I tell you in solemn truth that, whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child will certainly not enter it."
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But I am afraid that, as the serpent in his craftiness deceived Eve, so your minds may be led astray from their single-heartedness and their fidelity to Christ.
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Your fidelity to the truth is everywhere known. I rejoice over you, therefore, but I wish you to be wise as to what is good, and simple-minded as to what is evil.
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For the reason for our boasting is this--the testimony of our own conscience that it was in holiness and with pure motives before God, and in reliance not on worldly wisdom but on the gracious help of God, that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and above all in our relations with you.
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Slander » General references to
Snares laid » General references to
Snow » General references to
Social duties » Temperance pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
But when he dealt with the subjects of justice, self-control, and the judgement which was soon to come, Felix became alarmed and said, "For the present leave me, and when I can find a convenient opportunity I will send for you."
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But every competitor in an athletic contest practices abstemiousness in all directions. They indeed do this for the sake of securing a perishable wreath, but we for the sake of securing one that will not perish.
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along with knowledge, self-control; along with self-control, power of endurance;
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Exhort aged men to be temperate, grave, sober-minded, robust in their faith, their love and their patience.
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good faith, meekness, self-restraint.
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Social life » Social functions » General references to
Accordingly they gathered them up; and with the fragments of the five barley loaves--the broken portions that remained over after they had done eating--they filled twelve baskets.
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So they gave a dinner there in honour of Jesus, at which Martha waited at table, but Lazarus was one of the guests who were with Him.
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Levi also gave a great entertainment at his house in honour of Jesus, and there was a large party of tax-gatherers and others at table with them.
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At length Herodias found her opportunity. Herod on his birthday gave a banquet to the nobles of his court and to the tribunes and the principal people in Galilee,
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Then He said, "Now, take some out, and carry it to the President of the feast."
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Sorrow » General references to
But grief has filled your hearts because I have said all this to you.
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Speaking, evil » General references to
"Their throats resemble an opened grave; with their tongues they have been talking deceitfully." "The venom of vipers lies hidden behind their lips."
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And the tongue is a fire. That world of iniquity, the tongue, is placed within us spotting and soiling our whole nature, and setting the whole round of our lives on fire, being itself set on fire by Gehenna.
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O vipers' brood, how can you speak what is good when you are evil? For it is from the overflow of the heart that the mouth speaks.
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Spiritual » Foundation » General references to
For it is contained in Scripture, "See, I am placing on Mount Zion a Cornerstone, chosen, and held in honour, and he whose faith rests on Him shall never have reason to feel ashamed."
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"Every one who hears these my teachings and acts upon them will be found to resemble a wise man who builds his house upon rock;
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You are a building which has been reared on the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, the cornerstone being Christ Jesus Himself,
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For no one can lay any other foundation in addition to that which is already laid, namely Jesus Christ.
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storing up for themselves that which shall be a solid foundation for the future, that they may lay hold of the Life which is life indeed.
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Yet God's solid foundation stands unmoved, bearing this inscription, "The Lord knows those who really belong to Him." And this also, "Let every one who names the Name of the Lord renounce all wickedness."
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Spiritual » Ignorance » General references to
with darkened understandings, having by reason of the ignorance which is deep-seated in them and the insensibility of their moral nature, no share in the Life which God gives.
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And, since you delight in obedience, do not shape your lives by the cravings which used to dominate you in the time of your ignorance,
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Ignorant of the righteousness which God provides and building their hopes upon a righteousness of their own, they have refused submission to God's righteousness.
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Spiritual » Temple » General references to
And what compact has the Temple of God with idols? For *we* are the Temple of the ever-living God; as God has said, "I will dwell among them, and walk about among them; and will be their God, and it is they who shall be My people."
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Do you not know that you are God's Sanctuary, and that the Spirit of God has His home within you?
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Or do you not know that your bodies are a sanctuary of the Holy Spirit who is within you--the Spirit whom you have from God?
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And be yourselves also like living stones that are being built up into a spiritual house, to become a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
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You are a building which has been reared on the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, the cornerstone being Christ Jesus Himself, in union with whom the whole fabric, fitted and closely joined together, is growing so as to form a holy sanctuary in the Lord; in whom you also are being built up together to become a fixed abode for God through the Spirit.
but Christ was faithful as a Son having authority over God's house, and we are that house, if we hold firm to the End the boldness and the hope which we boast of as ours.
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Spiritual » Kingdom » General references to
"In most solemn truth I tell you," replied Jesus, "that unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God.
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"My kingdom," replied Jesus, "does not belong to this world. If my kingdom did belong to this world, my subjects would have resolutely fought to save me from being delivered up to the Jews. But, as a matter of fact, my kingdom has not this origin."
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But this I tell you, brethren: our mortal bodies cannot inherit the Kingdom of God, nor will what is perishable inherit what is imperishable.
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For the Kingdom of God does not consist of eating and drinking, but of right conduct, peace and joy, through the Holy Spirit;
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For Apostolic authority is not a thing of words, but of power.
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Nor will they say, 'See here!' or 'See there!' --for the Kingdom of God is within you."
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Spiritual » Light » General references to
But you are a chosen race, a priesthood of kingly lineage, a holy nation, a people belonging specially to God, that you may make known the perfections of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light.
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that they may turn from darkness to light and from the obedience to Satan to God, in order to receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified through faith in Me.'
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Spiritual » Receptivity » General references to
Those, therefore, who joyfully welcomed his Message were baptized; and on that one day about three thousand persons were added to them;
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But he who has received the seed on good ground is he who hears and understands. Such hearers give a return, and yield one a hundred for one, another sixty, another thirty.")
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The Jews at Beroea were of a nobler disposition than those in Thessalonica, for they very readily received the Message, and day after day searched the Scriptures to see whether it was as Paul stated.
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And for this further reason we render unceasing thanks to God, that when you received God's Message from our lips, it was as no mere message from men that you embraced it, but as--what it really is--God's Message, which also does its work in the hearts of you who believe.
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Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Without defect
being filled with these fruits of righteousness which come through Jesus Christ-- to the glory and praise of God.
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Live and act as sons of Light--for the effect of the Light is seen in every kind of goodness, uprightness and truth--
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Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Many varieties of
The Spirit, on the other hand, brings a harvest of love, joy, peace; patience towards others, kindness, benevolence; good faith, meekness, self-restraint.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Produced in all periods of life
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Perennial
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Grown only upon good ground
But a portion falls upon good ground, and gives a return, some a hundred for one, some sixty, some thirty.
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Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » The product of heavenly wisdom
The wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceful, courteous, not self-willed, full of compassion and kind actions, free from favouritism and from all insincerity.
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Statutes » General references to
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Persecution » General references to
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Martyrdom » General references to
His reply was, "What can you mean by thus breaking my heart with your grief? Why, as for me, I am ready not only to go to Jerusalem and be put in chains, but even to die there for the sake of the Lord Jesus."
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And if I distribute all my possessions to the poor, and give up my body to be burned, but am destitute of Love, it profits me nothing.
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And I saw thrones, and some who were seated on them, to whom judgment was entrusted. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded on account of the testimony that they had borne to Jesus and on account of God's Message, and also the souls of those who had not worshipped the Wild Beast or his statue, nor received his mark on their foreheads or on their hands; and they came to Life and were kings with Christ for a thousand years.
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Brother will betray brother to death, and father, child; and children will rise against their own parents and will put them to death.
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When the Lamb broke the fifth seal, I saw at the foot of the altar the souls of those whose lives had been sacrificed because of the word of God and of the testimony which they had given.
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Suffering for righteousness' sake » Of the jews smiting of the righteous » General references to
On hearing this the High Priest Ananias ordered those who were standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth.
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Then they spat upon Him, and taking the cane they repeatedly struck Him on the head with it.
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Upon His saying this, one of the officers standing by struck Him with his open hand, asking Him as he did so, "Is that the way you answer the High Priest?"
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The sun » General references to
and on the journey, at noon, Sir, I saw a light from Heaven--brighter than the brightness of the sun--shining around me and around those who were travelling with me.
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Superiority of the new dispensation » General references to
for the Law brought no perfect blessing--but on the other hand we have the bringing in of a new and better hope by means of which we draw near to God.
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But, as a matter of fact, the ministry which Christ has obtained is all the nobler a ministry, in that He is at the same time the negotiator of a sublimer covenant, based upon sublimer promises.
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On the contrary you have come to Mount Zion, and to the city of the ever-living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to countless hosts of angels,
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It was needful therefore that the copies of the things in Heaven should be cleansed in this way, but that the heavenly things themselves should be cleansed with more costly sacrifices.
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Here the words "Yet again, once for all" denote the removal of the things which can be shaken--created things--in order that the things which cannot be shaken may remain.
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for God had provided for them and us something better, so that apart from us they were not to attain to full blessedness.
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or shechem Sychar » General references to
Synagogues » General references to
And when they are bringing you before synagogues and magistrates and governors, do not anxiously ponder the manner or matter of your defence, nor what you are to say;
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In all the synagogues also I punished them many a time, and tried to make them blaspheme; and in my wild fury I chased them even to foreign towns.
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But beware of men; for they will deliver you up to appear before Sanhedrins, and will flog you in their synagogues;
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You will be excluded from the synagogues; nay more, the time is coming when any one who has murdered one of you will suppose he is offering service to God.
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Such was their answer, because they were afraid of the Jews; for the Jews had already settled among themselves that if any one should acknowledge Jesus as the Christ, he should be excluded from the synagogue.
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Taxes » General references to
After their arrival at Capernaum the collectors of the half-shekel came and asked Peter, "Does not your Teacher pay the half-shekel?"
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Why, this is really the reason you pay taxes; for tax-gatherers are ministers of God, devoting their energies to this very work.
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Give us your judgement therefore: is it allowable for us to pay a poll-tax to Caesar, or not?"
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Temperance » Pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
But when he dealt with the subjects of justice, self-control, and the judgement which was soon to come, Felix became alarmed and said, "For the present leave me, and when I can find a convenient opportunity I will send for you."
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But every competitor in an athletic contest practices abstemiousness in all directions. They indeed do this for the sake of securing a perishable wreath, but we for the sake of securing one that will not perish.
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along with knowledge, self-control; along with self-control, power of endurance;
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Exhort aged men to be temperate, grave, sober-minded, robust in their faith, their love and their patience.
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good faith, meekness, self-restraint.
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Temperance » Drunkards examples of » General references to
Temple » General references to
One day Peter and John were going up to the Temple for the hour of prayer--the ninth hour--and, just then,
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Then the Devil took Him to the Holy City and caused Him to stand on the roof of the Temple,
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spiritual Temple » General references to
And what compact has the Temple of God with idols? For *we* are the Temple of the ever-living God; as God has said, "I will dwell among them, and walk about among them; and will be their God, and it is they who shall be My people."
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Do you not know that you are God's Sanctuary, and that the Spirit of God has His home within you?
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Or do you not know that your bodies are a sanctuary of the Holy Spirit who is within you--the Spirit whom you have from God?
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And be yourselves also like living stones that are being built up into a spiritual house, to become a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
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You are a building which has been reared on the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, the cornerstone being Christ Jesus Himself, in union with whom the whole fabric, fitted and closely joined together, is growing so as to form a holy sanctuary in the Lord; in whom you also are being built up together to become a fixed abode for God through the Spirit.
but Christ was faithful as a Son having authority over God's house, and we are that house, if we hold firm to the End the boldness and the hope which we boast of as ours.
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religious Testimony » General references to
for it is not you who will speak: it will be the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
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In the end all this will be evidence of your fidelity.
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The bible » Statutes contained in » General references to
The bible » Commandments contained in » General references to
Love for God means obedience to His commands; and His commands are not irksome.
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"Why do you, too," He retorted, "transgress God's commands for the sake of your tradition?
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This is the greatest and foremost Commandment.
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the future » The last judgment » General references to
Since all this is so, the Lord knows how to rescue godly men from temptation, and on the other hand how to keep the unrighteous under punishment in readiness for the Day of Judgement,
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It was also about these that Enoch, who belonged to the seventh generation from Adam, prophesied, saying, "The Lord has come, attended by myriads of His people, to execute judgement upon all, and to convict all the ungodly of all the ungodly deeds which in their ungodliness they have committed, and of all the hard words which they, ungodly sinners as they are, have spoken against Him."
Our love will be manifested in all its perfection by our having complete confidence on the day of the Judgement; because just what He is, we also are in the world.
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And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing in front of the throne. And books were opened; and so was another book--namely, the Book of Life; and the dead were judged by the things recorded in the books in accordance with what their conduct had been.
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For we must all of us appear before Christ's judgement-seat in our true characters, in order that each may then receive an award for his actions in this life, in accordance with what he has done, whether it be good or whether it be worthless.
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And since it is reserved for all mankind once to die, and afterwards to be judged;
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But the present heavens and the present earth are, by the command of the same God, kept stored up, reserved for fire in preparation for a day of judgement and of destruction for the ungodly.
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"When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, then will He sit upon His glorious throne, and all the nations will be gathered into His presence. And He will separate them from one another, just as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats;
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » General references to
After their arrival at Capernaum the collectors of the half-shekel came and asked Peter, "Does not your Teacher pay the half-shekel?"
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Why, this is really the reason you pay taxes; for tax-gatherers are ministers of God, devoting their energies to this very work.
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Give us your judgement therefore: is it allowable for us to pay a poll-tax to Caesar, or not?"
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Trials » General references to
Why, what we now suffer I count as nothing in comparison with the glory which is soon to be manifested in us.
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We are hard pressed, yet never in absolute distress; perplexed, yet never utterly baffled;
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Tribute » General references to
After their arrival at Capernaum the collectors of the half-shekel came and asked Peter, "Does not your Teacher pay the half-shekel?"
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Why, this is really the reason you pay taxes; for tax-gatherers are ministers of God, devoting their energies to this very work.
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Give us your judgement therefore: is it allowable for us to pay a poll-tax to Caesar, or not?"
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false Trusts » General references to
Unfruitfulness » General references to
Virtues » Honesty » Integrity » General references to
War » General references to
And another horse came out--a fiery-red one; and power was given to its rider to take peace from the earth, and to cause men to kill one another; and a great sword was given to him.
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And before long you will hear of wars and rumours of wars. Do not be alarmed, for such things must be; but the End is not yet.
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Water » Living eze 47; re 22 » General references to
water of Life » Eze 47; re 22 » General references to
Whirlwind » General references to
The wicked » Devices of » General references to
Women » Jezebel » General references to
Women » Harlots » General references to
Women » Deborah » General references to
Wonderful » Works of God » General references to
And they were singing the song of Moses, God's servant, and the song of the Lamb. Their words were, "Great and wonderful are Thy works, O Lord God, the Ruler of all. Righteous and true are Thy ways, O King of the nations.
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Word » Fulfilment of » General references to
and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God.
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The meaning of the parable is as follows. The seed is God's Message.
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"Is not this the cause of your error," replied Jesus--"your ignorance alike of the Scriptures and of the power of God?
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Worship » Temples » General references to
One day Peter and John were going up to the Temple for the hour of prayer--the ninth hour--and, just then,
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Then the Devil took Him to the Holy City and caused Him to stand on the roof of the Temple,
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Worship » Family » General references to » Home, the best place to show piety
But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let these learn first to show piety towards their own homes and to prove their gratitude to their parents; for this is well pleasing in the sight of God.
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Worship » Family » General references to » Joshua establishes religion in his home
Worship » Family » General references to » The philippian jailer and his family are baptized
Then he took them, even at that time of night, washed their wounds, and he and all his household were immediately baptized;
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Worship » Family » General references to » Mary sits at jesus' feet in her home
She had a sister called Mary, who seated herself at the Lord's feet and listened to His teaching.
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Worship » Family » General references to » Lydia and her household converted
When she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, saying, "If in your judgement I am a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house." And she made us go there.
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Worship » Family » General references to » The entire family of the nobleman accept Christ
Then the father recollected that that was the time at which Jesus had said to him, "Your son has recovered," and he and his whole household became believers.
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Worship » Family » General references to » Andrew leads his brother to Christ
He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, "We have found the Messiah!" --that is to say, the Anointed One.
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Worship » Family » General references to » Healing of » Witness for Christ
"Return home," He said, "and tell there all that God has done for you." So he went and published through the whole town all that Jesus had done for him.
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Worship » Family » General references to » Job sanctifies his children
false Worship » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
You know that when you were heathens you went astray after dumb idols, wherever you happened to be led.
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But at one time, you Gentiles, having no knowledge of God, were slaves to gods which in reality do not exist.
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For if so-called gods do exist, either in Heaven or on earth--and in fact there are many such gods and many such lords--
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true and false Worship » For worship of God house of God, the place of worship » General references to
And to the pigeon-dealers He said, "Take these things away. Do not turn my Father's house into a market."
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"It is written," He said, "'And My house shall be the House of Prayer,' but you have made it a robbers' cave."
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Zeal » Christ's » General references to
"Why is it that you have been searching for me?" He replied; "did you not know that it is my duty to be engaged upon my Father's business?"
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This recalled to His disciples the words of Scripture, "My zeal for Thy House will consume me."
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"My food," said Jesus, "is to be obedient to Him who sent me, and fully to accomplish His work.
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We must do the works of Him who sent me while there is daylight. Night is coming on, when no one can work.
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It tells how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, so that He went about everywhere doing acts of kindness, and curing all who were being continually oppressed by the Devil--for God was with Jesus.
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FALSE » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
You know that when you were heathens you went astray after dumb idols, wherever you happened to be led.
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But at one time, you Gentiles, having no knowledge of God, were slaves to gods which in reality do not exist.
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For if so-called gods do exist, either in Heaven or on earth--and in fact there are many such gods and many such lords--
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