Thematic Bible: Government of
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Babylon » Empire of » Government of » A limited monarchy
Send a letter about the Jews, writing whatever seems good to you, in the king's name, and stamp it with the king's ring: for a writing signed in the king's name and stamped with the king's ring may not be changed.
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The king spoke to the wise men that were experts with knowledge of the times. It was the king's practice. The closest to the king were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan, the seven rulers of Persia and Media. They were friends of the king, and had the first places in the kingdom. By law, what is to be done to Vashti the queen? She has not done what King Ahasuerus ordered her to do. read more.
Before the king and the captains, Memucan gave his answer: Vashti the queen has done wrong, not only to the king, but also to all the captains and to all the peoples in all the divisions of the kingdom of King Ahasuerus. For news of what the queen has done will come to the attention of all women. They will no longer give respect to their husbands when it is said to them, 'King Ahasuerus gave orders for Vashti the queen to come before him and she did not come.' The wives of the captains of Persia and Media, hearing what the queen has done, will say the same to all the king's captains. So there will be much shame and anger. If it is pleasing to the king, let an order go out from him. Let it be recorded among the laws of the Persians and the Medes, so that it may never be changed. That Vashti is never again to come before King Ahasuerus. Let the king give her place to another who is better than she.
Before the king and the captains, Memucan gave his answer: Vashti the queen has done wrong, not only to the king, but also to all the captains and to all the peoples in all the divisions of the kingdom of King Ahasuerus. For news of what the queen has done will come to the attention of all women. They will no longer give respect to their husbands when it is said to them, 'King Ahasuerus gave orders for Vashti the queen to come before him and she did not come.' The wives of the captains of Persia and Media, hearing what the queen has done, will say the same to all the king's captains. So there will be much shame and anger. If it is pleasing to the king, let an order go out from him. Let it be recorded among the laws of the Persians and the Medes, so that it may never be changed. That Vashti is never again to come before King Ahasuerus. Let the king give her place to another who is better than she.
Now, O king, establish the decree by signing the document. That it will not be changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be altered.
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Then the king, when he heard these words, was very displeased with himself. He was determined that Daniel not be delivered to him; and he labored all day to rescue him.
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A stone was placed over the mouth of the den. The king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that nothing might be changed concerning Daniel.
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Church » Body of Christ » Government of
But as God has distributed to every person so let him walk. And so I ordain in all the congregations.
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If any man is hungry let him eat at home. That way you come together without condemnation. I will give direction to care for other matters when I come.
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The apostles and elders came together to consider this matter.
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For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things.
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if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the congregation of God?
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Do not rebuke (censure) (criticize) an elder, but appeal to him as a father, the younger men as brothers.
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Church » Garments of » Government of
But as God has distributed to every person so let him walk. And so I ordain in all the congregations.
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If any man is hungry let him eat at home. That way you come together without condemnation. I will give direction to care for other matters when I come.
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The apostles and elders came together to consider this matter.
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For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things.
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if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the congregation of God?
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Do not rebuke (censure) (criticize) an elder, but appeal to him as a father, the younger men as brothers.
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Family » Government of
I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household; and that they may remain in the righteous and just way of Jehovah. Jehovah will bring to Abraham what he told him.
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The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate in habits, sound in mind, orderly, hospitable, qualified to teach;
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He said to the woman: I will greatly increase your pains in childbirth; with pain you will give birth to children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.
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I would have you know, that the head (authority) of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.
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When the king's order is made public through all his great kingdom all the wives will give honor to their husbands, great as well as small.
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To the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord commands do not let the wife depart from her husband.
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Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
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In like manner, you wives, be in subjection to your own husbands. Even if your husband does not obey God's word, he may be won without a word by observing the way you live.
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one who manages well his own house, having his children in subjection with all seriousness; if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the congregation of God?
He sent letters to all the divisions of the kingdom where their language is used. The letter said that every man was to be the ruler in his house, and that this order was to be given out in the language of his people.
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For a man should not cover his head, for he is the image and glory of God. But the woman is the glory of the man. For the man is not from the woman; but the woman is from the man. Neither was man created for woman but woman for man.
Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the congregation, he being the savior of the body. The congregation is subject to Christ. Likewise let the wives also be to their husbands in everything.
Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. You are her children now, if you do what is right and are not fearful.
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