Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Are ruinous to spiritual interest
Therefore, dearly loved ones, since you know about these things ahead of time, be on your guard so that you are not led astray by the error of lawless people, and [thus] fall from your own stability [i.e., your safe or secure position in Christ].
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Actively seek to live in peace with all people. And be dedicated to God, because no one will see God without this. Look carefully [at how you are living] so that no one falls away from God's unearned favor, and that no "poisonous plant sprouts up" to cause trouble and corrupt many people [Note: This is an analogy from Deut. 29:16-18 being used as a warning against the evil influence of wicked people],
Christian conduct » Living peaceably with all
If it is at all possible, as far as your part is concerned, live peacefully with all people.
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Actively seek to live in peace with all people. And be dedicated to God, because no one will see God without this.
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Divine Requirements » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
And unless one has faith, it is impossible for him to be pleasing to God, for the person who comes to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.
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And, according to the law of Moses, almost everything is [ceremonially] cleansed by blood, for there is no forgiveness [of sins] apart from the shedding of blood.
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Jesus answered him, "Truly, truly, I tell you, a person cannot enter the kingdom of God unless he is born out of water and the Holy Spirit.
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And there is salvation in no other One [than Jesus] for there is no other Name in the whole world, proclaimed by men, by which [a person] can be saved."
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So, Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, I tell you, unless you eat the physical body of the Son of man and drink His blood, you do not have [spiritual] life in yourselves [Note: The references to "body" and "blood" throughout this section allude to taking Jesus' life and teaching into one's heart. See verse 56].
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Actively seek to live in peace with all people. And be dedicated to God, because no one will see God without this.
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God is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."
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Therefore I said to you that you will die [condemned] in your sins. For unless you believe that I am [the Messiah, who came from above. See verse 23], you will die [condemned] in your sins."
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Following » What to follow after
You should make loving [others] your aim, yet eagerly desire [to possess] spiritual gifts, and especially [the gift of] prophecy.
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Make sure that no one does anything wrong to someone who wrongs him, but always look for something good you can do for one another and for everyone.
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Actively seek to live in peace with all people. And be dedicated to God, because no one will see God without this.
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So then, let us pursue such things that produce peace and things that build one another up [spiritually].
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But run from the evil desires of youth and pursue [the practice of] right living, faith, love and peace, along with those people who call on the Lord [i.e., in prayer] from a pure heart.
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Dear [friend], do not imitate what is evil, but [only] what is good. The person who does what is good is [a child] of God; the one who does evil has not seen God [spiritually].
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Holiness » Ministers should » Exhort to
Actively seek to live in peace with all people. And be dedicated to God, because no one will see God without this.
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As obedient children, do not pattern your lives after the evil desires you formerly had when you were ignorant, but according to the Holy One, who called you [i.e., God], you people also should become holy [i.e., separated for God's service] in all your conduct, because it is written [Lev. 11:44f], "You shall be holy [i.e., separated from sin] even as I am holy."
Holiness » None shall see God without
Actively seek to live in peace with all people. And be dedicated to God, because no one will see God without this.
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For you [should] know this for certain: No sexually immoral or [morally] impure person, or greedy person, who is [the same as] an idol worshiper, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
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Holiness » Saints » Should follow after
Actively seek to live in peace with all people. And be dedicated to God, because no one will see God without this.
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Nation » Spiritual » The righteous cultivate the spirit of
But the [true] wisdom, which is from [God] above, is first of all pure, then peace-loving, patient and easily persuaded. [It is] full of mercy and produces a crop of good deeds; [it is] impartial [or, unwavering] and sincere.
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[An elder must] not be guilty of just blame, [he must be] the husband of one wife, whose children are believers [Note: The word for "believers" may also be translated "faithful ones" or "trustworthy ones"], who have a reputation for not being wild or disobedient.
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If it is at all possible, as far as your part is concerned, live peacefully with all people.
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Actively seek to live in peace with all people. And be dedicated to God, because no one will see God without this.
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Nation » Peace of
If it is at all possible, as far as your part is concerned, live peacefully with all people.
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Actively seek to live in peace with all people. And be dedicated to God, because no one will see God without this.
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"Salt is good, but if it loses its salty flavor, what will you use to restore it? [i.e., it is difficult to restore the "salt" of sacrificial commitment to God once it is lost]. You should have salt in yourselves [i.e., develop the qualities of preserving, purifying commitment to God], and live peacefully with one another [i.e., instead of in rivalry. See 9:33-34].
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So then, let us pursue such things that produce peace and things that build one another up [spiritually].
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Peace » For peace peace invoked » The obligation to preserve peace
If it is at all possible, as far as your part is concerned, live peacefully with all people.
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Actively seek to live in peace with all people. And be dedicated to God, because no one will see God without this.
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"Salt is good, but if it loses its salty flavor, what will you use to restore it? [i.e., it is difficult to restore the "salt" of sacrificial commitment to God once it is lost]. You should have salt in yourselves [i.e., develop the qualities of preserving, purifying commitment to God], and live peacefully with one another [i.e., instead of in rivalry. See 9:33-34].
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So then, let us pursue such things that produce peace and things that build one another up [spiritually].
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Peace » Saints should » Endeavor to have with all men
If it is at all possible, as far as your part is concerned, live peacefully with all people.
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Actively seek to live in peace with all people. And be dedicated to God, because no one will see God without this.
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Peaceableness » The righteous cultivate the spirit of
But the [true] wisdom, which is from [God] above, is first of all pure, then peace-loving, patient and easily persuaded. [It is] full of mercy and produces a crop of good deeds; [it is] impartial [or, unwavering] and sincere.
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[An elder must] not be guilty of just blame, [he must be] the husband of one wife, whose children are believers [Note: The word for "believers" may also be translated "faithful ones" or "trustworthy ones"], who have a reputation for not being wild or disobedient.
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If it is at all possible, as far as your part is concerned, live peacefully with all people.
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Actively seek to live in peace with all people. And be dedicated to God, because no one will see God without this.
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Seeing » Who shall not see the lord
Actively seek to live in peace with all people. And be dedicated to God, because no one will see God without this.
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Social duties » Parental parental duties » Peaceableness, the righteous cultivate the spirit of
But the [true] wisdom, which is from [God] above, is first of all pure, then peace-loving, patient and easily persuaded. [It is] full of mercy and produces a crop of good deeds; [it is] impartial [or, unwavering] and sincere.
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[An elder must] not be guilty of just blame, [he must be] the husband of one wife, whose children are believers [Note: The word for "believers" may also be translated "faithful ones" or "trustworthy ones"], who have a reputation for not being wild or disobedient.
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If it is at all possible, as far as your part is concerned, live peacefully with all people.
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Actively seek to live in peace with all people. And be dedicated to God, because no one will see God without this.
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Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
And unless one has faith, it is impossible for him to be pleasing to God, for the person who comes to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.
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And, according to the law of Moses, almost everything is [ceremonially] cleansed by blood, for there is no forgiveness [of sins] apart from the shedding of blood.
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Jesus answered him, "Truly, truly, I tell you, a person cannot enter the kingdom of God unless he is born out of water and the Holy Spirit.
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And there is salvation in no other One [than Jesus] for there is no other Name in the whole world, proclaimed by men, by which [a person] can be saved."
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So, Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, I tell you, unless you eat the physical body of the Son of man and drink His blood, you do not have [spiritual] life in yourselves [Note: The references to "body" and "blood" throughout this section allude to taking Jesus' life and teaching into one's heart. See verse 56].
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Actively seek to live in peace with all people. And be dedicated to God, because no one will see God without this.
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God is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."
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Therefore I said to you that you will die [condemned] in your sins. For unless you believe that I am [the Messiah, who came from above. See verse 23], you will die [condemned] in your sins."
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