Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Gentiles » Characterized as » Constant to their false gods
Idolatry » A virtual forsaking of God
Images » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
You people know that when you were [still unconverted] Gentiles, you were led astray to [worship] lifeless idols, however you were led [i.e., wherever you turned, you were being led into idolatrous practices].
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At that time, when you did not know God [as your Father], you were in bondage to those who were, by nature, not really gods at all.
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For [even] if there were things called "gods," whether in heaven or on earth; [and even if] there were many "gods" and many "lords,"
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Jews, the » National character of » Prone to backsliding
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?
false Worship » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
You people know that when you were [still unconverted] Gentiles, you were led astray to [worship] lifeless idols, however you were led [i.e., wherever you turned, you were being led into idolatrous practices].
Verse Concepts
At that time, when you did not know God [as your Father], you were in bondage to those who were, by nature, not really gods at all.
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For [even] if there were things called "gods," whether in heaven or on earth; [and even if] there were many "gods" and many "lords,"
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FALSE » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
You people know that when you were [still unconverted] Gentiles, you were led astray to [worship] lifeless idols, however you were led [i.e., wherever you turned, you were being led into idolatrous practices].
Verse Concepts
At that time, when you did not know God [as your Father], you were in bondage to those who were, by nature, not really gods at all.
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For [even] if there were things called "gods," whether in heaven or on earth; [and even if] there were many "gods" and many "lords,"
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FALSE » Economy » God's
You people know that when you were [still unconverted] Gentiles, you were led astray to [worship] lifeless idols, however you were led [i.e., wherever you turned, you were being led into idolatrous practices].
Verse Concepts
At that time, when you did not know God [as your Father], you were in bondage to those who were, by nature, not really gods at all.
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For [even] if there were things called "gods," whether in heaven or on earth; [and even if] there were many "gods" and many "lords,"
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