Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflictions » Blessings in disguise
For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison
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"Therefore, blessed is the man whom God corrects, so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
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But he knows the pathway that I take; if he tested me, I would come forth like gold.
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"Has anyone said to God, 'I have endured chastisement, but I will not act wrongly any more.
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Before I was afflicted I used to stray off, but now I keep your instructions.
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It is better to go to a funeral than a feast. For death is the destiny of every person, and the living should take this to heart.
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and said, "I called out to the Lord from my distress, and he answered me; from the belly of Sheol I cried out for help, and you heard my prayer.
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Then I will bring the remaining third into the fire; I will refine them like silver is refined and will test them like gold is tested. They will call on my name and I will answer; I will say, 'These are my people,' and they will say, 'The Lord is my God.'"
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Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.
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So I said to him, "My lord, you know the answer." Then he said to me, "These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb!
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Afflictions » Often blessings in disguise
For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison
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"Therefore, blessed is the man whom God corrects, so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
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But he knows the pathway that I take; if he tested me, I would come forth like gold.
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"Has anyone said to God, 'I have endured chastisement, but I will not act wrongly any more.
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Before I was afflicted I used to stray off, but now I keep your instructions.
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It is better to go to a funeral than a feast. For death is the destiny of every person, and the living should take this to heart.
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and said, "I called out to the Lord from my distress, and he answered me; from the belly of Sheol I cried out for help, and you heard my prayer.
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Then I will bring the remaining third into the fire; I will refine them like silver is refined and will test them like gold is tested. They will call on my name and I will answer; I will say, 'These are my people,' and they will say, 'The Lord is my God.'"
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Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.
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So I said to him, "My lord, you know the answer." Then he said to me, "These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb!
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Afflictions made beneficial » In rendering us fruitful in good works
He takes away every branch that does not bear fruit in me. He prunes every branch that bears fruit so that it will bear more fruit.
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For they disciplined us for a little while as seemed good to them, but he does so for our benefit, that we may share his holiness. Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.
Chastisement » What chastening does
Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.
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Beatings and wounds cleanse away evil, and floggings cleanse the innermost being.
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Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.
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A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother.
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Fruit, spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Abiding in Christ
"I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me -- and I in him -- bears much fruit, because apart from me you can accomplish nothing.
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Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.
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But now, freed from sin and enslaved to God, you have your benefit leading to sanctification, and the end is eternal life.
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Great » Mysteries, that test the faith of men » Of suffering
Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.
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great Mysteries » Of suffering
Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.
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Privileges of saints » Profiting by chastisement
Before I was afflicted I used to stray off, but now I keep your instructions.
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For they disciplined us for a little while as seemed good to them, but he does so for our benefit, that we may share his holiness. Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.
Righteousness » Fruitfulness conditions of fruit-bearing » Abiding in Christ
"I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me -- and I in him -- bears much fruit, because apart from me you can accomplish nothing.
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Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.
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But now, freed from sin and enslaved to God, you have your benefit leading to sanctification, and the end is eternal life.
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Righteousness » Chastisements yield the fruit of
Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.
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Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Abiding in Christ
"I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me -- and I in him -- bears much fruit, because apart from me you can accomplish nothing.
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Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.
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But now, freed from sin and enslaved to God, you have your benefit leading to sanctification, and the end is eternal life.
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The fruit of righteousness » What yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness
Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.
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Trials » Often blessings in disguise
For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison
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"Therefore, blessed is the man whom God corrects, so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
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But he knows the pathway that I take; if he tested me, I would come forth like gold.
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"Has anyone said to God, 'I have endured chastisement, but I will not act wrongly any more.
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Before I was afflicted I used to stray off, but now I keep your instructions.
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It is better to go to a funeral than a feast. For death is the destiny of every person, and the living should take this to heart.
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and said, "I called out to the Lord from my distress, and he answered me; from the belly of Sheol I cried out for help, and you heard my prayer.
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Then I will bring the remaining third into the fire; I will refine them like silver is refined and will test them like gold is tested. They will call on my name and I will answer; I will say, 'These are my people,' and they will say, 'The Lord is my God.'"
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Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.
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So I said to him, "My lord, you know the answer." Then he said to me, "These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb!
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