Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Fall » The reed changed to a rock » Yet inclined to be self-seeking
Then said Peter, but we, who have left every thing to follow thee; what advantage shall we get by it?
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Jesus then having reassumed his discourse, said to them, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me, shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Then said Peter, but we, who have left every thing to follow thee; what advantage shall we get by it? Jesus reply'd, I declare unto you, that in the new age, when the son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye that have followed me shall likewise sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. and every one that abandons his family, his brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands for my sake, shall receive in that age an hundred times the value, and shall inherit hereafter everlasting life. read more.
but many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
but many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
Jesus perceiving him so very dejected, said, how difficult is it for those, who have riches, to enter into the kingdom of God! it is easier for a cable to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. upon which the audience said, who then can be saved? read more.
Jesus answer'd, by divine assistance men may do that which would be otherwise impossible. Then said Peter, you see that we have left every thing to follow you. Jesus answer'd, I declare unto you, no one has ever quitted house or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, upon account of the gospel-dispensation, who shall not receive abundantly more even in this age, and everlasting life in the age to come.
Jesus answer'd, by divine assistance men may do that which would be otherwise impossible. Then said Peter, you see that we have left every thing to follow you. Jesus answer'd, I declare unto you, no one has ever quitted house or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, upon account of the gospel-dispensation, who shall not receive abundantly more even in this age, and everlasting life in the age to come.
Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye did not believe me: the works that I do in my father's name, they testify of me. but, as I said before, you do not believe; because ye are not of my sheep. my sheep hear my voice, I know them, and they follow me. read more.
it is I that give them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any one force them out of my hand.
it is I that give them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any one force them out of my hand.
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Jesus perceiving him so very dejected, said, how difficult is it for those, who have riches, to enter into the kingdom of God! it is easier for a cable to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. upon which the audience said, who then can be saved? read more.
Jesus answer'd, by divine assistance men may do that which would be otherwise impossible. Then said Peter, you see that we have left every thing to follow you. Jesus answer'd, I declare unto you, no one has ever quitted house or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, upon account of the gospel-dispensation, who shall not receive abundantly more even in this age, and everlasting life in the age to come.
Jesus answer'd, by divine assistance men may do that which would be otherwise impossible. Then said Peter, you see that we have left every thing to follow you. Jesus answer'd, I declare unto you, no one has ever quitted house or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, upon account of the gospel-dispensation, who shall not receive abundantly more even in this age, and everlasting life in the age to come.
Then said Peter, but we, who have left every thing to follow thee; what advantage shall we get by it? Jesus reply'd, I declare unto you, that in the new age, when the son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye that have followed me shall likewise sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. and every one that abandons his family, his brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands for my sake, shall receive in that age an hundred times the value, and shall inherit hereafter everlasting life.
Peter » The reed changed to a rock » Yet inclined to be self-seeking
Then said Peter, but we, who have left every thing to follow thee; what advantage shall we get by it?
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Forsake all for Christ
Then said Peter, but we, who have left every thing to follow thee; what advantage shall we get by it?
Pilgrims and strangers » Exemplified » Apostles
Then said Peter, but we, who have left every thing to follow thee; what advantage shall we get by it?
Self-denial » Instances of » In forsaking all and following jesus
Then said Peter, but we, who have left every thing to follow thee; what advantage shall we get by it?
Then Peter thus address'd himself to Jesus, you see we have left every thing to follow you.