Thematic Bible: Glory


Thematic Bible








I therefore bear with every thing for the sake of the converts, that they may obtain that salvation, which Jesus Christ has procur'd us, even eternal glory. Verse Conceptseternal life, nature ofEndurance, Results Ofelection, to salvationChristiansGlorySalvation, Described AsEternal BlessingEnduringThe Gospel Of SalvationTemporary Affliction Of SaintsSelflessness
























I therefore bear with every thing for the sake of the converts, that they may obtain that salvation, which Jesus Christ has procur'd us, even eternal glory. Verse Conceptseternal life, nature ofEndurance, Results Ofelection, to salvationChristiansGlorySalvation, Described AsEternal BlessingEnduringThe Gospel Of SalvationTemporary Affliction Of SaintsSelflessness



but he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. Verse ConceptsSalvation, Boasting ImpossibleBoasting In GodBoasting




for, the information we gave you of the powerful advent of our Lord Jesus Christ, did not proceed from any artfully contriv'd fables, we our selves having been spectators of his majesty. for he received this honourable and glorious testimony from his father, when the voice broke out from the magnificent splendor, in these words, "this is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased." we our selves heard this voice, that came from heaven, when we were with him upon the holy mountain.

When he was gone, Jesus said, now is the son of man glorified, and God is glorified by him. as God is glorified by him, so God will glorify him in himself, and will immediately glorify him.

Jesus having said this, lift up his eyes to heaven, and said, "father, the hour is come; glorify thy son, that thy son also may glorify thee. for thou hast given him power over all men, that he might give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. and this is life eternal, to acknowledge thee to be the only true God, and Jesus to be the Messiah whom thou hast sent. read more.
I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. and now, O father, glorify me in heaven, with the glory which I had before the creation of the world. I have displayed thy name among those whom you have chosen out of the world for me: thine they were, and you gave them me; and they have kept thy word. now they believe that the instructions you gave me came from thee. for I have given to them the instructions which you gave me; and they have received them; and have sincerely believ'd that I came from thee, and are persuaded that thou didst send me. "It is for them I pray: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me, because they are thine. for every thing that is mine is thine, and what is thine is mine, and I am glorified by them. and now I shall be no more in the world, but they will be in the world, when I am come to thee. holy father keep them by that authority, with which thou hast invested me, that they may be one, as we are. by your authority I have kept them, during my being with them in the world: those that you gave me I have kept, and not one of them is lost, except the son of perdition: according as the scripture foretold. now that I am coming to thee, while I am here, I make these requests for them, that their joy in me may be compleat. I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. I do not pray you to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the malignity of it. they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. sanctify them by the truth: thy word is truth. as thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. and for their sakes I consecrate myself, that they also might be consecrated by the truth. neither pray I for these alone, but for those also who shall believe on me through their preaching. that they all may be one, as thou, father, art in me, and I in thee; that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. and the glory which thou gavest me, I have given them: that they may be one, even as we are one. I in them, and thou in me, that they may have a perfect union, and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. father, I desire that they also whom thou hast given me, may be with me where I am going; that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me: for thou didst love me before the foundation of the world; yet,

the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and renounced in opposition to Pilate, who was determined to let him go. Verse Conceptsenemies, of Jesus ChristJacob, The PatriarchMoses, Significance OfPeter, Preacher And TeacherRenunciationHanding Over ChristPeople Set Free By People

considering, that it was not by such perishable things as silver or gold, that you were releas'd from those vain rites and customs impos'd upon you by your fathers, but by the precious blood of Christ, who is the lamb without spot, and without blemish: who was destin'd before the creation of the world, tho' 'tis of late only that he has appear'd, upon your account: read more.
it is by him that you believe in God, who has raised him from the dead, and invested him with glory, that your faith and your hope might be in God.















We know too, that all things co-operate for the good of those who love God, who, pursuant to his purpose, has now called them: for whom he before approv'd, he predispos'd to follow the example of his son, who was to conduct them all as their elder brother; but whom he predispos'd, he calls: and whom he has call'd, he justifies: and whom he has justified, he glorifies.



Jesus having said this, lift up his eyes to heaven, and said, "father, the hour is come; glorify thy son, that thy son also may glorify thee. for thou hast given him power over all men, that he might give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. and this is life eternal, to acknowledge thee to be the only true God, and Jesus to be the Messiah whom thou hast sent. read more.
I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. and now, O father, glorify me in heaven, with the glory which I had before the creation of the world. I have displayed thy name among those whom you have chosen out of the world for me: thine they were, and you gave them me; and they have kept thy word. now they believe that the instructions you gave me came from thee. for I have given to them the instructions which you gave me; and they have received them; and have sincerely believ'd that I came from thee, and are persuaded that thou didst send me. "It is for them I pray: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me, because they are thine. for every thing that is mine is thine, and what is thine is mine, and I am glorified by them. and now I shall be no more in the world, but they will be in the world, when I am come to thee. holy father keep them by that authority, with which thou hast invested me, that they may be one, as we are. by your authority I have kept them, during my being with them in the world: those that you gave me I have kept, and not one of them is lost, except the son of perdition: according as the scripture foretold. now that I am coming to thee, while I am here, I make these requests for them, that their joy in me may be compleat. I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. I do not pray you to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the malignity of it. they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. sanctify them by the truth: thy word is truth. as thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. and for their sakes I consecrate myself, that they also might be consecrated by the truth. neither pray I for these alone, but for those also who shall believe on me through their preaching. that they all may be one, as thou, father, art in me, and I in thee; that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. and the glory which thou gavest me, I have given them: that they may be one, even as we are one.

what! know ye not that your bodies are the temple of the holy spirit, which is in you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own? for you are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body.






When he was gone, Jesus said, now is the son of man glorified, and God is glorified by him. as God is glorified by him, so God will glorify him in himself, and will immediately glorify him.

but Jesus answered them, saying, the time is come, when the son of man is to be glorified. verily, verily I say unto you, when a corn of wheat is thrown into the ground, there it lies a single grain unless it dies: but if it die, it becomes very fruitful. he that loveth his life, shall lose it: but he that sacrifices his life in this world, shall preserve it to eternity. read more.
if any man would serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there also shall my servant be: whoever serves me, him will my father reward. "Now is my soul troubled; what! shall I say, father, save me from this concern? but for this cause am I come, even for this very concern. father, glorify thy name." then there came this voice from heaven, "I have glorified it, and will glorify it again."

Jesus having said this, lift up his eyes to heaven, and said, "father, the hour is come; glorify thy son, that thy son also may glorify thee. for thou hast given him power over all men, that he might give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. and this is life eternal, to acknowledge thee to be the only true God, and Jesus to be the Messiah whom thou hast sent. read more.
I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. and now, O father, glorify me in heaven, with the glory which I had before the creation of the world.



but glory, honour, and peace, to every man that acts right, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile: Verse ConceptsFavouritismTo The Jew FirstDoing GoodGod Bestowing GloryThe Gospel To Jew And Gentile

the same spirit testifies to our spirit, that we are the children of God. and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; although we now suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him.






Blessed shall you be when men shall revile and persecute you, and falsely charge you with all manner of evil for your attachment to me. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great will be your reward in heaven: for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Ye are the salt of the earth; but if the salt become insipid, how shall it recover its savour? it is no longer fit for any thing, but to be cast out and trod under foot. read more.
ye are the light of the world. a city that is situated on an hill, cannot be hid; and when men light a lamp, they do not put it under a bushel: but on the stand, to give light to all the family. even so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father who is in heaven.

As he was teaching in a synagogue on the sabbath-day, a woman was present, who had been kept infirm by a spirit eighteen years: and stooped in such a manner, she was not able to hold up her head strait. Jesus seeing her, called her to him, and said, woman you are freed from your disorder. read more.
then he laid his hands upon her: and instantly she stood upright, and glorified God.








and again, "the Lord knows, that the thoughts of the wise are vain." therefore, let no one glory in men: for all are yours:

it is he, that will change our vile body into a like form with his glorious body, by displaying that power which is able to subdue all things unto himself. Verse ConceptsAbility, Of ChristFreedom, Through Jesus ChristBodyHeaven,  Redeemed CommunityResurrection, Of BelieversResurrectionGloryThe Human BodyGlorified SaintsPeople TransformedConformingSubject To ChristThe BodySelf Imageenergy

it is sown in dishonour, it will be raised in glory: it is sown in decay, it will be raised in power: Verse ConceptsPower Through GodGloryPeople Have HonourPowerBeauty Of NatureWeaknessThe Beauty Of Naturesowing




but as the architect is of much greater dignity than the house he has made; so the glory which Christ received was greater than that of Moses. Verse ConceptsMoses, Significance OfOccupationsProperty, HousesTeachingWorthinessPreeminence Of ChristBuilding HousesChrist's Own GloryHonour The Honourable






we never courted you nor any others, from an affectation of human applause. instead of making our apostolical character any ways expensive to you, as we might; Verse ConceptsApostles, Authority In ChurchCommendationAttention SeekersMinisters, Should BeMen PleasersSeeking Honourdignity


there the divine wrath is revealed from heaven against all impiety, and injustice of men, who wickedly suppress the truth. because what should be known of God they are acquainted with; for God hath manifested it unto them. for ever since the creation of the world, his eternal power and divinity, things in themselves invisible, are clearly seen, being perceived by the things that are made; so that they are without excuse: read more.
because when they knew God, they did not with gratitude glorify him as God, but their reasoning became extravagance, and their minds, void of judgment, were involv'd in darkness. pretending to be wise, they became fools:




then shall that sign, the son of man in the clouds of heaven, appear: and all the tribes of the land shall mourn, and they shall see the son of man coming in the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory. Verse ConceptsGod, Glory OfFutureClouds And Jesus ChristGod, Power OfSorrowGod's Glory In Jesus ChristSigns In The SkySigns Of Christ's ReturnMourning Due To CatastropheSigns In The UniverseThe Nations Before GodThis GenerationAccompanying The Second ComingCloud of gloryThe Second Comingcloudsmath








it blaz'd with the glory of God: her luminary was like that of a brilliant, even like a jasper, as transparent as crystal. Verse ConceptsCrystalsRadiancyGlory Of GodPrecious StonesRadiant LivesTransparencyJewellery And GodRainbow


the city had no need either of the sun, or of the moon to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamb is the luminary thereof. Verse ConceptsGod, Glory OfNeedWhat Heaven Will Be LikeLight, SpiritualHeaven,  Redeemed CommunityMoonGod's Glory RevealedThe SunGlory of ChristSunSunshineThe MoonrevelationLight As A Symbol Of God

for what can be our hope, or joy, what can crown our pretensions, unless it be you, when we shall appear before the Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? for ye are our glory and our joy.

and that you, who are distress'd, should obtain your repose, together with us, when the Lord Jesus, with his angels, the ministers of his power, shall descend from heaven, in flaming fire, to take vengeance on those, who know not God, and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: the Lord shall punish them with everlasting destruction, when he shall appear in the glory of his power, read more.
and come to be glorified by his saints, and to be the object of admiration to all who believed, that the testimony we gave you, would be justified in that day.



for the spiritual meaning of the law centers in him, and the spirit of the law is gospel-liberty: but as we lay aside the veil, the divine light gradually informs the mind, according as we attend to that spiritual sense, which points out the Lord.




for if the ministration of condemnation was illustrious, the ministration of righteousness will be much more glorious. since that which distinguished the first had no glory, when compared to that of the other, which far excell'd it.

it is he, that will change our vile body into a like form with his glorious body, by displaying that power which is able to subdue all things unto himself. Verse ConceptsAbility, Of ChristFreedom, Through Jesus ChristBodyHeaven,  Redeemed CommunityResurrection, Of BelieversResurrectionGloryThe Human BodyGlorified SaintsPeople TransformedConformingSubject To ChristThe BodySelf Imageenergy

it is sown in dishonour, it will be raised in glory: it is sown in decay, it will be raised in power: Verse ConceptsPower Through GodGloryPeople Have HonourPowerBeauty Of NatureWeaknessThe Beauty Of Naturesowing

for there are many that wander about, of whom I have frequently told you, and now repeat it with tears, that they are enemies to the cross of Christ: who in the. end will be ruin'd, who place their religion in sensuality, their glory in that which is their shame, and fix their thoughts upon this earth.















we never courted you nor any others, from an affectation of human applause. instead of making our apostolical character any ways expensive to you, as we might; Verse ConceptsApostles, Authority In ChurchCommendationAttention SeekersMinisters, Should BeMen PleasersSeeking Honourdignity


I therefore bear with every thing for the sake of the converts, that they may obtain that salvation, which Jesus Christ has procur'd us, even eternal glory. Verse Conceptseternal life, nature ofEndurance, Results Ofelection, to salvationChristiansGlorySalvation, Described AsEternal BlessingEnduringThe Gospel Of SalvationTemporary Affliction Of SaintsSelflessness














but now I am going to him that sent me; yet none of you ask me now, whither are you going? are your minds so overwhelm'd with sorrow at what I told you? nevertheless, I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away: for if I do not go away, the advocate will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him to you. read more.
and when he is come, he will convince the world of sin, of justice, of judgment: of sin, because they believ'd not on me; of justice, because I shall be with my father, and ye shall see me no more expos'd: of judgment, because the prince of this world is condemn'd. I have yet many things to tell you, but ye cannot bear them now; but when he, the spirit of truth shall come, he will inform you of all those truths: for he will not speak from himself; but the information he shall receive will he communicate: and acquaint you with what is to come. he shall glorify me: for he will commuincate to you, the information, which I shall give him. all that the father has is mine: that is the reason of my saying, "he shall communicate to you the information that I shall give him."

Jesus answered, I am not mad; but I honour my father, and you dishonour me. I do not consult my own glory: there is one that will consult that, and judge accordingly.





Again, the devil accompanyed him up a very high mountain, and representing to him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them: all these things, Verse ConceptsSuffering, Of Jesus ChristSeducersAll NationsVisualizationTemptationSatanThe DevilResisting TemptationFlat Earth


and display his infinite goodness to such objects of mercy, as he had prepared for glory? Verse ConceptsElection, Results InPredestined PeopleGloryRiches Of GraceGod Will Show MercyMercy And Grace


for what can be our hope, or joy, what can crown our pretensions, unless it be you, when we shall appear before the Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? for ye are our glory and our joy.


whom though you have not seen, you love: and though he is not now the object of your view, yet you believe in him, and triumph with such a laudable transport, as cannot be express'd: Verse ConceptsecstasyLove, Nature OfGloryLove Towards ChristRejoicingLove For GodBelievingNot Seeing ChristThose Loving GodYou Will Rejoice In SalvationJoyLove to ChristJoy As A Fruit Of The Spirit



while Peter, and the others with him, were overwhelm'd with sleep: but when they wak'd, they observed his glory, and the two persons present with him, Verse ConceptsGlory, Revelation OfSleep, PhysicalGod's Glory In Jesus ChristChrist's Own GloryTwo Other Men







Wherefore I desire that you be not dejected at the tribulations I am under for your sake, which are matter of glory to you. Verse ConceptsdiscouragementGloryResisting DiscouragementBe Courageous!







and display his infinite goodness to such objects of mercy, as he had prepared for glory? Verse ConceptsElection, Results InPredestined PeopleGloryRiches Of GraceGod Will Show MercyMercy And Grace