Thematic Bible
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Discerning » Discerning the times
"Now from the fig tree learn this parable. When its branch has now become tender, and puts forth its leaves, you know that the summer is near. Even so you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Most certainly I tell you, this generation will not pass away, until all these things are accomplished.
"Now from the fig tree, learn this parable. When the branch has now become tender, and puts forth its leaves, you know that the summer is near; even so you also, when you see these things coming to pass, know that it is near, at the doors. Most certainly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things happen.
He said to the multitudes also, "When you see a cloud rising from the west, immediately you say, 'A shower is coming,' and so it happens. When a south wind blows, you say, 'There will be a scorching heat,' and it happens. You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but how is it that you don't interpret this time?
He told them a parable. "See the fig tree, and all the trees. When they are already budding, you see it and know by your own selves that the summer is already near. Even so you also, when you see these things happening, know that the Kingdom of God is near. read more.
Most certainly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things are accomplished.
Most certainly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things are accomplished.
Dullness » Condemned
No one thinks, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, "I have burned part of it in the fire. Yes, I have also baked bread on its coals. I have roasted meat and eaten it. Shall I make the rest of it into an abomination? Shall I bow down to a tree trunk?"
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Son of man, you dwell in the midst of the rebellious house, who have eyes to see, and don't see, who have ears to hear, and don't hear; for they are a rebellious house.
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A senseless man doesn't know, neither does a fool understand this:
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You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but how is it that you don't interpret this time?
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Why don't you understand my speech? Because you can't hear my word.
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There is no one who understands. There is no one who seeks after God.
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About him we have many words to say, and hard to interpret, seeing you have become dull of hearing.
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Parables » Parables of Christ » Cloud and wind
He said to the multitudes also, "When you see a cloud rising from the west, immediately you say, 'A shower is coming,' and so it happens. When a south wind blows, you say, 'There will be a scorching heat,' and it happens. You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but how is it that you don't interpret this time? read more.
Why don't you judge for yourselves what is right?
Why don't you judge for yourselves what is right?
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
Therefore the Lord answered him, "You hypocrites! Doesn't each one of you free his ox or his donkey from the stall on the Sabbath, and lead him away to water?
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Now he said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and having the money box, used to steal what was put into it.
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For those who are such don't serve our Lord, Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and flattering speech, they deceive the hearts of the innocent.
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But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, "Why do you test me, you hypocrites?
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You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but how is it that you don't interpret this time?
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and will cut him in pieces, and appoint his portion with the hypocrites. There is where the weeping and grinding of teeth will be.
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"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you devour widows' houses, and as a pretense you make long prayers. Therefore you will receive greater condemnation.
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You hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying,
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Or how can you tell your brother, 'Brother, let me remove the speck of chaff that is in your eye,' when you yourself don't see the beam that is in your own eye? You hypocrite! First remove the beam from your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck of chaff that is in your brother's eye.
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Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Dullness, condemned
No one thinks, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, "I have burned part of it in the fire. Yes, I have also baked bread on its coals. I have roasted meat and eaten it. Shall I make the rest of it into an abomination? Shall I bow down to a tree trunk?"
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Son of man, you dwell in the midst of the rebellious house, who have eyes to see, and don't see, who have ears to hear, and don't hear; for they are a rebellious house.
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A senseless man doesn't know, neither does a fool understand this:
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You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but how is it that you don't interpret this time?
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Why don't you understand my speech? Because you can't hear my word.
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There is no one who understands. There is no one who seeks after God.
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About him we have many words to say, and hard to interpret, seeing you have become dull of hearing.
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