Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Discerning » Discerning the times
"Now learn what the story of the fig tree means. Just as soon as its branches grow tender, and put forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So when you see all these things, you will know that He is right at your door. I solemnly say to you, the present age will not pass away before all this takes place.
"Now learn what the story of the fig tree means. Just as soon as its branches grow tender, and put forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So when you see all these things taking place, you will know that He is right at the door. I solemnly say to you, the present generation will not pass away before all this takes place.
And He said to the crowds, "When you see a cloud rising in the west, at once you say, 'It is going to rain,' and it does. And when you see a south wind blowing, you say, 'It is going to be very hot,' and so it is. You hypocrites! You know how to interpret day by day the look of earth and sky. Then how is it that you do not know how to interpret the present crisis?
Then He told them a story: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees. When you see them shooting forth their buds, you know of yourselves that summer now is near. So when you see these things taking place, you must understand that the kingdom of God is near. read more.
"I solemnly say to you, this generation will not pass away before all this takes place.
"I solemnly say to you, this generation will not pass away before all this takes place.
Dullness » Condemned
You hypocrites! You know how to interpret day by day the look of earth and sky. Then how is it that you do not know how to interpret the present crisis?
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Why is it that you misunderstand what I say? It is because you cannot listen to what I teach.
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No one understands, no one is searching for God;
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I have much to say to you about Him, but it is difficult to make it clear to you, since you have become so dull in your spiritual senses.
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Parables » Parables of Christ » Cloud and wind
And He said to the crowds, "When you see a cloud rising in the west, at once you say, 'It is going to rain,' and it does. And when you see a south wind blowing, you say, 'It is going to be very hot,' and so it is. You hypocrites! You know how to interpret day by day the look of earth and sky. Then how is it that you do not know how to interpret the present crisis? read more.
Why do you not of yourselves decide what is right?
Why do you not of yourselves decide what is right?
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
Then the Lord answered him, "You hypocrites! Does not everyone of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or donkey and lead him out of the stable to water him?
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He said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief and as the carrier of the purse for the Twelve he was in the habit of taking what was put into it.
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For such men are really not serving our Lord Christ but their own base appetites, and by their fair and flattering talk they are deceiving the hearts of unsuspecting people.
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But Jesus saw their malicious plot, and so asked, "Why are you testing me so, you hypocrites?
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You hypocrites! You know how to interpret day by day the look of earth and sky. Then how is it that you do not know how to interpret the present crisis?
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and will cut him in two, and give him his share with the hypocrites, where they will weep and grind their teeth."
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"A curse on you, you hypocritical scribes and Pharisees! For you bolt the doors of the kingdom of heaven in men's faces, for you neither go in yourselves, nor do you let those who are trying to do so go in.
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You hypocrites! Isaiah prophesied beautifully about you, when he said:
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How can you say to your brother, 'Brother, let me get that tiny speck out of your eye,' when you cannot see the girder in your own eye? You hypocrite! First get the girder out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly how to get out the tiny speck in your brother's eye.
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Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Dullness, condemned
You hypocrites! You know how to interpret day by day the look of earth and sky. Then how is it that you do not know how to interpret the present crisis?
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Why is it that you misunderstand what I say? It is because you cannot listen to what I teach.
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No one understands, no one is searching for God;
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I have much to say to you about Him, but it is difficult to make it clear to you, since you have become so dull in your spiritual senses.
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