Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Holy ambition, general references to
Compete to enter in by the narrow gate, because many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.
Know ye not that those who run in an arena, indeed all run, but one receives the prize? So run that ye may seize it.
But be zealous for the better gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way.
Pursue love, and be zealous for the spiritual things, but more that ye may prophesy.
So also ye, since ye are zealots of spirits, seek so that ye may excel for the edification of the church.
Brothers, I reckon myself not to have seized, but one thing, indeed forgetting the things behind, and reaching forward to the things ahead, I press forward toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Be diligent to present thyself approved to God, an irreproachable workman, correctly traversing the word of truth.
Direction » What gate to enter into
Enter ye in by the narrow gate, because wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction, and many are they who enter through it.
And a certain man said to him, Lord, are they few who are being saved? And he said to them, Compete to enter in by the narrow gate, because many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.
Earnestness » In prayer » In seeking salvation
Compete to enter in by the narrow gate, because many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.
I press forward toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Only be citizens worthy of the good-news of the Christ, so that, whether having come and having seen you or being absent, I may hear things about you that ye stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith o
Verse Concepts
And every man who strives for mastery exercises self-control in all things. Indeed therefore those men do it so that they might obtain a perishable crown, but we an imperishable.
For which also I labor, striving according to his working, which works in me with power.
Entertainments » None admitted to, after the master had risen and shut the door
Compete to enter in by the narrow gate, because many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able. From the time the house-ruler has risen up, and has closed the door, and ye begin to stand outside, and to knock the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us, and having answered, he will say to you, I know not where ye are from,
Holy » General references to » Ambition
Compete to enter in by the narrow gate, because many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.
Know ye not that those who run in an arena, indeed all run, but one receives the prize? So run that ye may seize it.
But be zealous for the better gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way.
Pursue love, and be zealous for the spiritual things, but more that ye may prophesy.
So also ye, since ye are zealots of spirits, seek so that ye may excel for the edification of the church.
Brothers, I reckon myself not to have seized, but one thing, indeed forgetting the things behind, and reaching forward to the things ahead, I press forward toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Be diligent to present thyself approved to God, an irreproachable workman, correctly traversing the word of truth.
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys toward jerusalem to attend the passover; heals many who are diseased, and teaches the people (in peraea)
And it came to pass when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee and came into the regions of Judea beyond the Jordan. And many multitudes followed him and he healed them there.
And having risen from there, he comes into the borders of Judea through the other side of the Jordan. And multitudes come together to him again, and, as he has practiced, he taught them again.
And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath day. And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years. And she was bent over, and not being able to straighten up completely. And when Jesus saw her, he called out, and said to her, Woman, thou are loosed from thine infirmity. read more.
And he laid his hands upon her, and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God. And having responded, the synagogue-ruler, being indignant because Jesus healed on the Sabbath, answered and said to the multitude, There are six days in which he ought to work. Therefore coming in these, be healed, and not on the But the Lord therefore answered him and said, Ye hypocrites, does not each of you on the Sabbath loose his ox or his donkey from the stall, and after leading away, give to drink? And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham whom Satan has bound, lo, eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the day of the Sabbath? And as he said these things all those opposing him were shamed, and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him. And he said, What is the kingdom of God like, and to what will I compare it? It is like a grain of a mustard plant, which having taken, a man cast into his own garden. And it grew and developed into a great tree, and the birds of the sky lodged in the branches if it. And again he said, To what will I compare the kingdom of God? It is like leaven that a woman having taken, hid in three measures of meal, until the whole was leavened. And he went through by cities and villages, teaching, and making a journey toward Jerusalem. And a certain man said to him, Lord, are they few who are being saved? And he said to them, Compete to enter in by the narrow gate, because many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able. From the time the house-ruler has risen up, and has closed the door, and ye begin to stand outside, and to knock the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us, and having answered, he will say to you, I know not where ye are from, then ye will begin to say, We ate and drank in thy presence, and thou taught in our thoroughfares. And he will say, I tell you, I know not where ye are from. Depart from me, all ye workmen of unrighteousness. There will be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth, when ye will see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and you being thrust out. And they will arrive from the east and west, and from the north and south, and will sit down in the kingdom of God. And behold, there are last who will be first, and there are first who will be last. In the same day some Pharisees came, saying to him, Get thee out and depart from here, because Herod wants to kill thee. And he said to them, Having gone, say to this fox, Behold, I cast out demons and finish cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I am fully perfected. Nevertheless it is necessary for me to go today and tomorrow and the following, because it is not possible for a prophet to perish outside of Jerusalem. O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that kills the prophets, and stones those who are sent to her. How often I wanted to gather thy children together as a hen does her brood under her wings, and ye would not. Behold, your house is left to you desolate. And I say to you, that ye will, no, not see me, until it will come when ye say, Blessed is he who comes in the name of Lord.
And he laid his hands upon her, and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God. And having responded, the synagogue-ruler, being indignant because Jesus healed on the Sabbath, answered and said to the multitude, There are six days in which he ought to work. Therefore coming in these, be healed, and not on the But the Lord therefore answered him and said, Ye hypocrites, does not each of you on the Sabbath loose his ox or his donkey from the stall, and after leading away, give to drink? And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham whom Satan has bound, lo, eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the day of the Sabbath? And as he said these things all those opposing him were shamed, and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him. And he said, What is the kingdom of God like, and to what will I compare it? It is like a grain of a mustard plant, which having taken, a man cast into his own garden. And it grew and developed into a great tree, and the birds of the sky lodged in the branches if it. And again he said, To what will I compare the kingdom of God? It is like leaven that a woman having taken, hid in three measures of meal, until the whole was leavened. And he went through by cities and villages, teaching, and making a journey toward Jerusalem. And a certain man said to him, Lord, are they few who are being saved? And he said to them, Compete to enter in by the narrow gate, because many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able. From the time the house-ruler has risen up, and has closed the door, and ye begin to stand outside, and to knock the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us, and having answered, he will say to you, I know not where ye are from, then ye will begin to say, We ate and drank in thy presence, and thou taught in our thoroughfares. And he will say, I tell you, I know not where ye are from. Depart from me, all ye workmen of unrighteousness. There will be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth, when ye will see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and you being thrust out. And they will arrive from the east and west, and from the north and south, and will sit down in the kingdom of God. And behold, there are last who will be first, and there are first who will be last. In the same day some Pharisees came, saying to him, Get thee out and depart from here, because Herod wants to kill thee. And he said to them, Having gone, say to this fox, Behold, I cast out demons and finish cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I am fully perfected. Nevertheless it is necessary for me to go today and tomorrow and the following, because it is not possible for a prophet to perish outside of Jerusalem. O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that kills the prophets, and stones those who are sent to her. How often I wanted to gather thy children together as a hen does her brood under her wings, and ye would not. Behold, your house is left to you desolate. And I say to you, that ye will, no, not see me, until it will come when ye say, Blessed is he who comes in the name of Lord.
Life » The gate and way which leads to life
To the wise man the way of life [is] upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
Enter ye in by the narrow gate, because wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction, and many are they who enter through it. How narrow is the gate, and restricted the way, that leads to life, and few are those who find it.
And he went through by cities and villages, teaching, and making a journey toward Jerusalem. And a certain man said to him, Lord, are they few who are being saved? And he said to them, Compete to enter in by the narrow gate, because many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.
The Saved » Description of » Number spoken of as few
Compete to enter in by the narrow gate, because many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.
who were disobedient formerly, when the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah who prepared an ark in which a few, that is, eight souls were saved through water.
For many are called, but few chosen.
But thou have a few names in Sardis who did not defile their garments. And they will walk with me in white, because they are worthy.
How narrow is the gate, and restricted the way, that leads to life, and few are those who find it.
Self-delusion » Frequently persevered in, to the end
But afterward the other virgins also came, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. But having answered, he said, Truly I say to you, I know you not.
Compete to enter in by the narrow gate, because many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able. From the time the house-ruler has risen up, and has closed the door, and ye begin to stand outside, and to knock the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us, and having answered, he will say to you, I know not where ye are from,
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy name, and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name do many mighty works?
Spiritual » Sowing » Striving
Compete to enter in by the narrow gate, because many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.
I press forward toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Only be citizens worthy of the good-news of the Christ, so that, whether having come and having seen you or being absent, I may hear things about you that ye stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith o
Verse Concepts
And every man who strives for mastery exercises self-control in all things. Indeed therefore those men do it so that they might obtain a perishable crown, but we an imperishable.
For which also I labor, striving according to his working, which works in me with power.
Strait gate » The narrow path toward righteousness
Compete to enter in by the narrow gate, because many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.
Enter ye in by the narrow gate, because wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction, and many are they who enter through it. How narrow is the gate, and restricted the way, that leads to life, and few are those who find it.
Striving » What to strive for
Know ye not that those who run in an arena, indeed all run, but one receives the prize? So run that ye may seize it.
I press forward toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
And a certain man said to him, Lord, are they few who are being saved? And he said to them, Compete to enter in by the narrow gate, because many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.