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Disciples/apostles » Who cannot be a disciple of Christ
Every one therefore who shall confess me before men, I also, will confess, him, before my Father who is in the heavens; But, whoever shall deny me before men, I also, will deny, him, before my Father who is in the heavens. Do not think, that I came to thrust peace upon the earth, - I came not to thrust, peace, but, a sword; read more.
For I came to set at variance - a man, against, his father, and, a daughter, against, her mother, and, a bride, against, her mother-in-law; And, a man foes, are, they of his own house. He that loveth father or mother above me, is not, worthy, of me, - and, he that loveth son or daughter above me, is not, worthy, of me;
For I came to set at variance - a man, against, his father, and, a daughter, against, her mother, and, a bride, against, her mother-in-law; And, a man foes, are, they of his own house. He that loveth father or mother above me, is not, worthy, of me, - and, he that loveth son or daughter above me, is not, worthy, of me;
And there were journeying together with him many multitudes; and, turning, he said unto them - If anyone cometh unto me, and hateth not his own father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brothers, and sisters, further also, even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever beareth not his own cross, and cometh after me, cannot be my disciple. read more.
For, who from among you, wishing to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, - whether he hath sufficient for completion; lest once, he having laid a foundation, and not being able to finish, all who are looking on, should begin to mock at him, saying - This man, began to build, and was not able to finish! Or, what king, moving on to encounter, another king, in battle, will not sit down first and take counsel, whether he is able, with ten thousand, to meet him who, with twenty thousand, is coming against him. And, if not, by any means, while he is yet afar off, he sendeth, an embassy, and requesteth the conditions of peace. Thus, therefore, everyone from amongst you, who doth not bid adieu unto all his own possessions, cannot be my disciple.
For, who from among you, wishing to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, - whether he hath sufficient for completion; lest once, he having laid a foundation, and not being able to finish, all who are looking on, should begin to mock at him, saying - This man, began to build, and was not able to finish! Or, what king, moving on to encounter, another king, in battle, will not sit down first and take counsel, whether he is able, with ten thousand, to meet him who, with twenty thousand, is coming against him. And, if not, by any means, while he is yet afar off, he sendeth, an embassy, and requesteth the conditions of peace. Thus, therefore, everyone from amongst you, who doth not bid adieu unto all his own possessions, cannot be my disciple.
Foundation » The lowest part of a building, and on which it rests
And, suddenly, a great earthquake took place, - so that the foundations of the prison were shaken, and all the doors were instantlyset open, and the bonds of all were unfastened.
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lest once, he having laid a foundation, and not being able to finish, all who are looking on, should begin to mock at him,
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Foundation » Laid for » Towers
For, who from among you, wishing to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, - whether he hath sufficient for completion; lest once, he having laid a foundation, and not being able to finish, all who are looking on, should begin to mock at him,
Hate » Those that do not hate their life in this world
Every one therefore who shall confess me before men, I also, will confess, him, before my Father who is in the heavens; But, whoever shall deny me before men, I also, will deny, him, before my Father who is in the heavens. Do not think, that I came to thrust peace upon the earth, - I came not to thrust, peace, but, a sword; read more.
For I came to set at variance - a man, against, his father, and, a daughter, against, her mother, and, a bride, against, her mother-in-law; And, a man foes, are, they of his own house. He that loveth father or mother above me, is not, worthy, of me, - and, he that loveth son or daughter above me, is not, worthy, of me;
For I came to set at variance - a man, against, his father, and, a daughter, against, her mother, and, a bride, against, her mother-in-law; And, a man foes, are, they of his own house. He that loveth father or mother above me, is not, worthy, of me, - and, he that loveth son or daughter above me, is not, worthy, of me;
And there were journeying together with him many multitudes; and, turning, he said unto them - If anyone cometh unto me, and hateth not his own father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brothers, and sisters, further also, even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever beareth not his own cross, and cometh after me, cannot be my disciple. read more.
For, who from among you, wishing to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, - whether he hath sufficient for completion; lest once, he having laid a foundation, and not being able to finish, all who are looking on, should begin to mock at him, saying - This man, began to build, and was not able to finish! Or, what king, moving on to encounter, another king, in battle, will not sit down first and take counsel, whether he is able, with ten thousand, to meet him who, with twenty thousand, is coming against him. And, if not, by any means, while he is yet afar off, he sendeth, an embassy, and requesteth the conditions of peace. Thus, therefore, everyone from amongst you, who doth not bid adieu unto all his own possessions, cannot be my disciple.
For, who from among you, wishing to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, - whether he hath sufficient for completion; lest once, he having laid a foundation, and not being able to finish, all who are looking on, should begin to mock at him, saying - This man, began to build, and was not able to finish! Or, what king, moving on to encounter, another king, in battle, will not sit down first and take counsel, whether he is able, with ten thousand, to meet him who, with twenty thousand, is coming against him. And, if not, by any means, while he is yet afar off, he sendeth, an embassy, and requesteth the conditions of peace. Thus, therefore, everyone from amongst you, who doth not bid adieu unto all his own possessions, cannot be my disciple.
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches the multitude the conditions of discipleship (in peraea)
And there were journeying together with him many multitudes; and, turning, he said unto them - If anyone cometh unto me, and hateth not his own father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brothers, and sisters, further also, even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever beareth not his own cross, and cometh after me, cannot be my disciple. read more.
For, who from among you, wishing to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, - whether he hath sufficient for completion; lest once, he having laid a foundation, and not being able to finish, all who are looking on, should begin to mock at him, saying - This man, began to build, and was not able to finish! Or, what king, moving on to encounter, another king, in battle, will not sit down first and take counsel, whether he is able, with ten thousand, to meet him who, with twenty thousand, is coming against him. And, if not, by any means, while he is yet afar off, he sendeth, an embassy, and requesteth the conditions of peace. Thus, therefore, everyone from amongst you, who doth not bid adieu unto all his own possessions, cannot be my disciple. Good, therefore is the salt; but, if, even the salt, become tasteless, wherewith shall it be seasoned? Neither for land nor for manure, is it, fit: outside, they cast it! He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
For, who from among you, wishing to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, - whether he hath sufficient for completion; lest once, he having laid a foundation, and not being able to finish, all who are looking on, should begin to mock at him, saying - This man, began to build, and was not able to finish! Or, what king, moving on to encounter, another king, in battle, will not sit down first and take counsel, whether he is able, with ten thousand, to meet him who, with twenty thousand, is coming against him. And, if not, by any means, while he is yet afar off, he sendeth, an embassy, and requesteth the conditions of peace. Thus, therefore, everyone from amongst you, who doth not bid adieu unto all his own possessions, cannot be my disciple. Good, therefore is the salt; but, if, even the salt, become tasteless, wherewith shall it be seasoned? Neither for land nor for manure, is it, fit: outside, they cast it! He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Parables » Parables of Christ » Builder of a tower
Thus, therefore, everyone from amongst you, who doth not bid adieu unto all his own possessions, cannot be my disciple.
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For, who from among you, wishing to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, - whether he hath sufficient for completion; lest once, he having laid a foundation, and not being able to finish, all who are looking on, should begin to mock at him, saying - This man, began to build, and was not able to finish!
Salvation » Conditions of
Bring forth, therefore, fruits worthy of repentance, and do not begin to be saying within yourselves, As our father, we have, Abraham; for, I say unto you - God is able, out of these stones, to raise up children unto Abraham.
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and said - Verily, I say unto you, Except ye turn and become as the children, in nowise, shall ye enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
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And, just as, Moses, lifted up the serpent in the desert, so, must, the Son of Man, be lifted up, - That, whosoever believeth in him, may have life age-abiding. For God, so loved, the world, that, his Only Begotten Son, he gave, - that, whosoever believeth on him, might not perish, but have life age-abiding. read more.
For God, sent not, his Son into the world, that he might judge the world, but, that the world might be saved through him. He that believeth on him, is not to be judged: he that believeth not, already, hath been judged, - because he hath not believed on the name of the Only Begotten Son of God.
For God, sent not, his Son into the world, that he might judge the world, but, that the world might be saved through him. He that believeth on him, is not to be judged: he that believeth not, already, hath been judged, - because he hath not believed on the name of the Only Begotten Son of God.
John the Immerser came, in the wilderness, proclaiming an immersion of repentance for remission of sins;
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And Peter said unto them - Repent ye, and let each one of you be immersed, in the name of Jesus Christ, into the remission of your sins, - and ye shall receive the free-gift of the Holy Spirit;
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Verily, verily, I say unto you: He that heareth, my word, and believeth in him that sent me, hath life age-abiding, and, into judgment, cometh not, but hath passed over, out of death into life.
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but, these, are written, that ye may believe that, Jesus, is, the Christ, the Son of God; and that, believing, ye may have life in his name.
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And it shall be - every soul, whatsoever, which shall not hearken unto that prophet, shall be utterly destroyed from among the people.
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saying, Repent ye, - for the kingdom of the heavens hath drawn near.
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Repent ye, therefore, and turn, - unto the blotting out of your sins; to the end that in that case, there may come seasons of refreshing from the face of the Lord,
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Jesus said unto her - I, am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth on me, even though he die, shall live again! And, no one who liveth again and believeth on me, shall in anywise die, unto times age-abiding. Believest thou this?
And there were journeying together with him many multitudes; and, turning, he said unto them - If anyone cometh unto me, and hateth not his own father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brothers, and sisters, further also, even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever beareth not his own cross, and cometh after me, cannot be my disciple. read more.
For, who from among you, wishing to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, - whether he hath sufficient for completion; lest once, he having laid a foundation, and not being able to finish, all who are looking on, should begin to mock at him, saying - This man, began to build, and was not able to finish! Or, what king, moving on to encounter, another king, in battle, will not sit down first and take counsel, whether he is able, with ten thousand, to meet him who, with twenty thousand, is coming against him. And, if not, by any means, while he is yet afar off, he sendeth, an embassy, and requesteth the conditions of peace. Thus, therefore, everyone from amongst you, who doth not bid adieu unto all his own possessions, cannot be my disciple.
For, who from among you, wishing to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, - whether he hath sufficient for completion; lest once, he having laid a foundation, and not being able to finish, all who are looking on, should begin to mock at him, saying - This man, began to build, and was not able to finish! Or, what king, moving on to encounter, another king, in battle, will not sit down first and take counsel, whether he is able, with ten thousand, to meet him who, with twenty thousand, is coming against him. And, if not, by any means, while he is yet afar off, he sendeth, an embassy, and requesteth the conditions of peace. Thus, therefore, everyone from amongst you, who doth not bid adieu unto all his own possessions, cannot be my disciple.
Verily, verily, I say unto you: He that believeth, hath life age-abiding.
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They said, therefore, unto him - What are we to do, that we may be working the works of God? Jesus answered, and said unto them - This, is the work of God: that ye believe on him whom, he, hath sent forth.
While, the light, ye have, believe on the light, that, sons of light, ye may become. These things, spake Jesus, - and, departing, was hid from them.
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And lo! one coming near unto him, said, Teacher! what good thing shall I do, that I may have life age-abiding? And, he, said unto him - Why dost thou question me concerning that which is good? There is, One, that is good! But, if thou desirest, into life, to enter, be keeping the commandments. He saith unto him, Which? Jesus, said - These: Thou shalt not commit murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, - Thou shalt not bear false witness; read more.
Honour thy father and thy mother, - and - Thou shalt love thy neighbour as, thyself. The young man saith unto him - These all, have I kept, - What, further, do I lack? Jesus said unto him - If thou desirest to be perfect, Withdraw! sell thy substance, and give to the destitute, - and thou shalt have treasure in the heavens; and come! be following me.
Honour thy father and thy mother, - and - Thou shalt love thy neighbour as, thyself. The young man saith unto him - These all, have I kept, - What, further, do I lack? Jesus said unto him - If thou desirest to be perfect, Withdraw! sell thy substance, and give to the destitute, - and thou shalt have treasure in the heavens; and come! be following me.
Jesus heard that they had cast him out: and, finding him, said - Dost, thou, believe on the son of Man?
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But, he that hath endured throughout, the same, shall be saved.
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And a certain, ruler, questioned him, saying - Good Teacher! by doing what, shall I inherit life age-abiding? But Jesus said to him - Why, callest thou me, good? None, is good, save one - God. The commandments, thou knowest: - Do not commit adultery, Do not commit murder, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, - Honour thy father and mother, read more.
And, he, said - All these things, have I kept from my youth. And Jesus, hearing, said unto him - Yet one thing, unto thee, is lacking: Whatsoever thou hast, sell, and distribute unto the destitute, - and thou shalt have treasure in theheavens; and come! be following me. But, he, hearing these things, became, encompassed with grief; for he was rich exceedingly. And Jesus, beholding him, said - With what difficulty, shall, they who have money, enter, into the kingdom of God. For it is, easier, for a camel, to enter, through the eye of a needle, than for, a rich man, to enter, into the kingdom of God. And they who heard said - Who, then, can be saved?
And, he, said - All these things, have I kept from my youth. And Jesus, hearing, said unto him - Yet one thing, unto thee, is lacking: Whatsoever thou hast, sell, and distribute unto the destitute, - and thou shalt have treasure in theheavens; and come! be following me. But, he, hearing these things, became, encompassed with grief; for he was rich exceedingly. And Jesus, beholding him, said - With what difficulty, shall, they who have money, enter, into the kingdom of God. For it is, easier, for a camel, to enter, through the eye of a needle, than for, a rich man, to enter, into the kingdom of God. And they who heard said - Who, then, can be saved?
Jesus answered, and said unto him - Verily, verily, I say unto thee: Except one be born from above, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him - How, can a man be born, when he is, old? Can he, into the womb of his mother, a second time, enter, and be born? Jesus answered - Verily, verily, I say unto thee: Except one be born of water and spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. read more.
That which hath been born of the flesh, is, flesh, and, that which hath been born of the spirit, is, spirit. Do not marvel, that I said unto thee: Ye must needs be born from above. The spirit, where it pleaseth, doth breathe, and, the sound thereof, thou hearest; but knowest not, whence it cometh and whither it goeth: Thus, is every one who hath been born of the spirit. Nicodemus answered, and said unto him - How, can these things, come about? Jesus answered, and said unto him - Art, thou, the teacher of Israel, and, these things, knowest not? Verily, verily, I say unto thee: What we know, we speak, and, of what we have seen, we bear witness, and, our witness, ye receive not. If, the earthly things, I told you, and ye believe not, How, if I should tell you the heavenly things, will ye believe?
That which hath been born of the flesh, is, flesh, and, that which hath been born of the spirit, is, spirit. Do not marvel, that I said unto thee: Ye must needs be born from above. The spirit, where it pleaseth, doth breathe, and, the sound thereof, thou hearest; but knowest not, whence it cometh and whither it goeth: Thus, is every one who hath been born of the spirit. Nicodemus answered, and said unto him - How, can these things, come about? Jesus answered, and said unto him - Art, thou, the teacher of Israel, and, these things, knowest not? Verily, verily, I say unto thee: What we know, we speak, and, of what we have seen, we bear witness, and, our witness, ye receive not. If, the earthly things, I told you, and ye believe not, How, if I should tell you the heavenly things, will ye believe?
Self-denial » Necessary » In following Christ
Whoever beareth not his own cross, and cometh after me, cannot be my disciple. For, who from among you, wishing to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, - whether he hath sufficient for completion; lest once, he having laid a foundation, and not being able to finish, all who are looking on, should begin to mock at him, read more.
saying - This man, began to build, and was not able to finish! Or, what king, moving on to encounter, another king, in battle, will not sit down first and take counsel, whether he is able, with ten thousand, to meet him who, with twenty thousand, is coming against him. And, if not, by any means, while he is yet afar off, he sendeth, an embassy, and requesteth the conditions of peace. Thus, therefore, everyone from amongst you, who doth not bid adieu unto all his own possessions, cannot be my disciple.
saying - This man, began to build, and was not able to finish! Or, what king, moving on to encounter, another king, in battle, will not sit down first and take counsel, whether he is able, with ten thousand, to meet him who, with twenty thousand, is coming against him. And, if not, by any means, while he is yet afar off, he sendeth, an embassy, and requesteth the conditions of peace. Thus, therefore, everyone from amongst you, who doth not bid adieu unto all his own possessions, cannot be my disciple.
Tower » Parable of
For, who from among you, wishing to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, - whether he hath sufficient for completion; lest once, he having laid a foundation, and not being able to finish, all who are looking on, should begin to mock at him,