Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
God's Promises » Mysteries of of progress » Spiritual progress a characteristic of the righteous
The righteous will flourish like the date palm [long-lived, upright and useful];
They will grow like a cedar in Lebanon [majestic and stable].
And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are progressively being transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory, which comes from the Lord, [who is] the Spirit.
Cross references:
2 Corinthians 3:3 : Ex 24:12; 31:18; 32:15, 16; Jer 31:33
2 Corinthians 3:6 : Jer 31:31
2 Corinthians 3:7 : Ex 34:29-35
2 Corinthians 3:17 : Is 61:1, 2
end of crossrefs
Verse Concepts
But the path of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn,
That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day.
“Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his ways,
And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
They go from strength to strength [increasing in victorious power];
Each of them appears before God in Zion.
Practice and work hard on these things; be absorbed in them [completely occupied in your ministry], so that your progress will be evident to all.
Verse Concepts
Hand » Symbolical of righteousness
“Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his ways,
And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
Perseverance » In persevering to the end
Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in.
Verse Concepts
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us,
Verse Concepts
When the congregation of the synagogue had been dismissed, many of the Jews and the devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who, talking to them were urging them to continue in the grace of God.
Verse Concepts
“Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his ways,
And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
So prepare your minds for action, be completely sober [in spirit—steadfast, self-disciplined, spiritually and morally alert], fix your hope completely on the grace [of God] that is coming to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
Verse Concepts
to those who by persistence in doing good seek [unseen but certain heavenly] glory, honor, and immortality, [He will give the gift of] eternal life.
Verse Concepts
But as for you, continue in the things that you have learned and of which you are convinced [holding tightly to the truths], knowing from whom you learned them,
Verse Concepts
Perseverance » Promised to saints
“Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his ways,
And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
spiritual Progress » A characteristic of the righteous
The righteous will flourish like the date palm [long-lived, upright and useful];
They will grow like a cedar in Lebanon [majestic and stable].
And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are progressively being transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory, which comes from the Lord, [who is] the Spirit.
Cross references:
2 Corinthians 3:3 : Ex 24:12; 31:18; 32:15, 16; Jer 31:33
2 Corinthians 3:6 : Jer 31:31
2 Corinthians 3:7 : Ex 34:29-35
2 Corinthians 3:17 : Is 61:1, 2
end of crossrefs
Verse Concepts
But the path of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn,
That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day.
“Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his ways,
And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
They go from strength to strength [increasing in victorious power];
Each of them appears before God in Zion.
Practice and work hard on these things; be absorbed in them [completely occupied in your ministry], so that your progress will be evident to all.
Verse Concepts
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Shall hold on their way
“Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his ways,
And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
Spiritual » Progress » A characteristic of the righteous
The righteous will flourish like the date palm [long-lived, upright and useful];
They will grow like a cedar in Lebanon [majestic and stable].
And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are progressively being transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory, which comes from the Lord, [who is] the Spirit.
Cross references:
2 Corinthians 3:3 : Ex 24:12; 31:18; 32:15, 16; Jer 31:33
2 Corinthians 3:6 : Jer 31:31
2 Corinthians 3:7 : Ex 34:29-35
2 Corinthians 3:17 : Is 61:1, 2
end of crossrefs
Verse Concepts
But the path of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn,
That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day.
“Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his ways,
And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
They go from strength to strength [increasing in victorious power];
Each of them appears before God in Zion.
Practice and work hard on these things; be absorbed in them [completely occupied in your ministry], so that your progress will be evident to all.
Verse Concepts
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In persevering to the end
Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in.
Verse Concepts
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us,
Verse Concepts
When the congregation of the synagogue had been dismissed, many of the Jews and the devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who, talking to them were urging them to continue in the grace of God.
Verse Concepts
“Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his ways,
And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
So prepare your minds for action, be completely sober [in spirit—steadfast, self-disciplined, spiritually and morally alert], fix your hope completely on the grace [of God] that is coming to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
Verse Concepts
to those who by persistence in doing good seek [unseen but certain heavenly] glory, honor, and immortality, [He will give the gift of] eternal life.
Verse Concepts
But as for you, continue in the things that you have learned and of which you are convinced [holding tightly to the truths], knowing from whom you learned them,
Verse Concepts
Steadfastness » A characteristic of saints
So Jesus was saying to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you abide in My word [continually obeying My teachings and living in accordance with them, then] you are truly My disciples.
Verse Concepts
“Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his ways,
And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.