Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Heredity » Evil influence of the wicked upon posterity
You children of snakes! Since you are evil, how do you expect to speak good things? For the mouth speaks what the heart is filled with.
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Offspring » Evil influence of the wicked upon posterity
You children of snakes! Since you are evil, how do you expect to speak good things? For the mouth speaks what the heart is filled with.
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Parent's sins » Visited upon children » Evil influence of the wicked upon posterity
You children of snakes! Since you are evil, how do you expect to speak good things? For the mouth speaks what the heart is filled with.
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Profit » What is not profitable
It is the Holy Spirit who [Note: The Greek word here is "that" instead of "who"] gives life [i.e., understanding the spiritual nature of Jesus' teaching can produce spiritual life]; the flesh is of no value [i.e., understanding Jesus' teaching only in a physical sense makes it worthless]. The words I have spoken to you are [from the] Holy Spirit and [they give] life.
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For what benefit is it to a person if he gains the whole world [of material things] but [has to] give up his life [i.e., all the spiritual blessings]? Or what should a person give in exchange for his life?
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For what is a person benefited if he gains the whole world [i.e., of material things] and [yet] loses [his spiritual life] or gives himself up [to spiritual ruin]?
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For what would it benefit a person to gain the whole world [i.e., of material things] and give up his life [i.e., of spiritual blessings]? Or what should a person give in exchange for his life?
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice their children
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice to idols
Scorning and mocking » Idolaters addicted to
The wicked » Appointed by God corrupt » Judges of israel
You children of snakes! Since you are evil, how do you expect to speak good things? For the mouth speaks what the heart is filled with.
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