Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Calling » The reward for not answering the calls of the lord
Character » Of saints » Contrite
Character of saints » Contrite
Contrition » Promises to those who come in contrition
For your pain came from God, and so you took no harm from me. For the pain which is from God works repentance leading to salvation, a repentance never to be regretted. But the world's pain works death.
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Evil » The reward for doing evil
Every one should be in the higher authorities; for there is no authority apart from God. The authorities that now exist have been appointed by God. Therefore the man who rebels against authority is opposing the divine ordinances; and those who withstand will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers are no terror to good deeds, but to evil. Would you be fearless of the ruler's authority? Do what is good, and you will have his praise. read more.
For the ruler is God's minister appointed for your good. But if you are a wrong-doer, be afraid; he does not carry the sword to no purpose; he is God's servant, appointed to vengeance upon the guilty.
For the ruler is God's minister appointed for your good. But if you are a wrong-doer, be afraid; he does not carry the sword to no purpose; he is God's servant, appointed to vengeance upon the guilty.
God » To believers » To the humble
"For every one who exalts himself shall be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted."
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You younger men must submit to the presbyters; and all of you must put on the garment of humility and serve one another, for God resists the haughty, But gives grace to the humble.
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then he said to them. "Whoever shall receive this little child in my name receives me; and whoever shall receive me receives him that sent me. For it is the lowliest among you all who is great."
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But he gives more and more grace. therefore it is said, God ever resists the proud; but to the humble he gives grace continually.
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God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the contrite
For your pain came from God, and so you took no harm from me. For the pain which is from God works repentance leading to salvation, a repentance never to be regretted. But the world's pain works death.
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God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the humble
"For every one who exalts himself shall be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted."
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You younger men must submit to the presbyters; and all of you must put on the garment of humility and serve one another, for God resists the haughty, But gives grace to the humble.
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then he said to them. "Whoever shall receive this little child in my name receives me; and whoever shall receive me receives him that sent me. For it is the lowliest among you all who is great."
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But he gives more and more grace. therefore it is said, God ever resists the proud; but to the humble he gives grace continually.
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Hearing » The reward for not hearing the lord
Humility » They who have » Regarded by God
Poor » Figurative » Poor in spirit
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
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Then raising his eyes upon his disciples he began to say to them. "Blessed are you poor, For the kingdom of God is yours.
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Poverty » The poor in spirit
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
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Then raising his eyes upon his disciples he began to say to them. "Blessed are you poor, For the kingdom of God is yours.
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Returning to God » Promises to those who come in contrition
For your pain came from God, and so you took no harm from me. For the pain which is from God works repentance leading to salvation, a repentance never to be regretted. But the world's pain works death.
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