Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Christian ministers » Prayer for, encouraged
Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest."
He said to them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.
Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Spirit, to join fervently with me in prayer to God on my behalf. Pray that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea and that my ministry in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, so that by God's will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company.
as you also join in helping us by prayer, so that many people may give thanks to God on our behalf for the gracious gift given to us through the help of many.
With every prayer and petition, pray at all times in the Spirit, and to this end be alert, with all perseverance and requests for all the saints. Pray for me also, that I may be given the message when I begin to speak -- that I may confidently make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may be able to speak boldly as I ought to speak.
for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving. At the same time pray for us too, that God may open a door for the message so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may make it known as I should.
Brothers and sisters, pray for us too.
Finally, pray for us, brothers and sisters, that the Lord's message may spread quickly and be honored as in fact it was among you, and that we may be delivered from perverse and evil people. For not all have faith.
At the same time also, prepare a place for me to stay, for I hope that through your prayers I will be given back to you.
Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect. I especially ask you to pray that I may be restored to you very soon.
Christian ministers » Duties of the church to
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him).
Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who labor among you and preside over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them most highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.
Remember your leaders, who spoke God's message to you; reflect on the outcome of their lives and imitate their faith.
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Imitating OthersMentoringConsistencyFaith, Growth InAttending Churchelders, in the churchGospel, Transmission OfMinistry, In The ChurchRespect, For God's CharacterBishops, QualificationsLeadershipBeing a ModelBishops, DutiesImitating Good PeopleMaintaining FaithRemembering PeopleTeaching In The ChurchChristian Conduct
Then Moses called out to Joshua in the presence of all Israel, "Be strong and courageous, for you will accompany these people to the land that the Lord promised to give their ancestors, and you will enable them to inherit it.
However, Joshua son of Nun, your assistant, will go. Encourage him, because he will enable Israel to inherit the land.
Commission Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, because he will lead these people over and will enable them to inherit the land you will see."
For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge of sacred things, and people should seek instruction from him because he is the messenger of the Lord who rules over all.
Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ. I praise you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions just as I passed them on to you.
Now, brothers and sisters, you know about the household of Stephanus, that as the first converts of Achaia, they devoted themselves to ministry for the saints. I urge you also to submit to people like this, and to everyone who cooperates in the work and labors hard.
Be imitators of me, brothers and sisters, and watch carefully those who are living this way, just as you have us as an example.
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their work. Let them do this with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you. Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.
Conscience » A good conscience
Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you.
To do this you must hold firmly to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck in regard to the faith.
For our reason for confidence is this: the testimony of our conscience, that with pure motives and sincerity which are from God -- not by human wisdom but by the grace of God -- we conducted ourselves in the world, and all the more toward you.
This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners" -- and I am the worst of them!
This is the reason I do my best to always have a clear conscience toward God and toward people.
I am telling the truth in Christ (I am not lying!), for my conscience assures me in the Holy Spirit --
holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.
For this finds God's favor, if because of conscience toward God someone endures hardships in suffering unjustly.
Conscience » Of saints, pure and good
Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you.
And this prefigured baptism, which now saves you -- not the washing off of physical dirt but the pledge of a good conscience to God -- through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.
Good » Conscience
Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you.
To do this you must hold firmly to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck in regard to the faith.
For our reason for confidence is this: the testimony of our conscience, that with pure motives and sincerity which are from God -- not by human wisdom but by the grace of God -- we conducted ourselves in the world, and all the more toward you.
This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners" -- and I am the worst of them!
This is the reason I do my best to always have a clear conscience toward God and toward people.
I am telling the truth in Christ (I am not lying!), for my conscience assures me in the Holy Spirit --
holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.
For this finds God's favor, if because of conscience toward God someone endures hardships in suffering unjustly.
intercession » Solicited » By paul, of the congregations
Pray for me also, that I may be given the message when I begin to speak -- that I may confidently make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may be able to speak boldly as I ought to speak.
Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Spirit, to join fervently with me in prayer to God on my behalf. Pray that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea and that my ministry in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, so that by God's will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company.
as you also join in helping us by prayer, so that many people may give thanks to God on our behalf for the gracious gift given to us through the help of many.
Brothers and sisters, pray for us too.
Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.
Finally, pray for us, brothers and sisters, that the Lord's message may spread quickly and be honored as in fact it was among you,
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Pray for them
as you also join in helping us by prayer, so that many people may give thanks to God on our behalf for the gracious gift given to us through the help of many.
Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.
Pray for me also, that I may be given the message when I begin to speak -- that I may confidently make known the mystery of the gospel,
Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Spirit, to join fervently with me in prayer to God on my behalf.
Missionaries » In interceding for others
So confess your sins to one another and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great effectiveness.
At the same time pray for us too, that God may open a door for the message so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Requests for prayer
Brothers and sisters, pray for us too.
All the people said to Samuel, "Pray to the Lord your God on behalf of us -- your servants -- so we won't die, for we have added to all our sins by asking for a king."
Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.
Pray for me also, that I may be given the message when I begin to speak -- that I may confidently make known the mystery of the gospel,
Finally, pray for us, brothers and sisters, that the Lord's message may spread quickly and be honored as in fact it was among you,
The king pled with the prophet, "Seek the favor of the Lord your God and pray for me, so that my hand may be restored." So the prophet sought the Lord's favor and the king's hand was restored to its former condition.
But Simon replied, "You pray to the Lord for me so that nothing of what you have said may happen to me."
Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Spirit, to join fervently with me in prayer to God on my behalf.
The Israelites said to Samuel, "Keep crying out to the Lord our God so that he may save us from the hand of the Philistines!"
Intercessory prayer » Seek an interest in
All the people said to Samuel, "Pray to the Lord your God on behalf of us -- your servants -- so we won't die, for we have added to all our sins by asking for a king."
Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.