Thematic Bible: Names of
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Animals » Names of » Deer
Animals » Names of » Camels
And again I tell you, it is [actually] easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."
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You blind leaders, who strain out a [tiny] gnat [i.e., from your drinking water] and [yet] swallow a [whole] camel.
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Animals » Names of » Bullocks, as offerings
Animals » Names of » Cattle
Animals » Names of » Dogs
He longed to be fed with scraps that fell from the rich man's table and even dogs came and licked his sores.
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Animals » Names of » Asses, beasts of burden
saying to them, "Go into the village there and immediately you will find a donkey tied up with her colt. Untie them and bring them to me.
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Animals » Names of » Dragons
Animals » Names of » Leopards
Animals » Names of » Bears
Animals » Names of » Horses
Animals » Names of » Goats, as offerings
Animals » Names of » Foxes
Jesus replied to him, "The foxes have dens [in which to live] and the birds of the sky have nests [in which to roost]; but the Son of man does not have anywhere to lay His head."
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Animals » Names of » Lambs, for offerings
Animals » Names of » Heifers, offered as sacrifices
For if the blood of goats and bulls, and a [burnt] heifer's ashes sprinkled on people who had been [ceremonially] defiled, could purify them so as to make them [ceremonially] clean on the outside,
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Animals » Names of » Dromedaries, used as beasts if burden
Animals » Names of » Calves
And bring the fattened calf, kill it and let us eat and enjoy ourselves.
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Animals » Names of » Kine
Animals » Names of » Conies, rock rabbits
Animals » Names of » Elephants
Animals » Names of » Chameleon
Animals » Names of » Ferret
Animals » Names of » Greyhound
Animals » Names of » Hare
Animals » Names of » Apes
Animals » Names of » Boars
Animals » Names of » Behemoth
Apostles » Names of
Upon arriving at the house where they were staying, they went upstairs. [Those present were]: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James, the son of Alpheus, Simon the Zealous [one] and Judas, the son of James. [Note: Judas Iscariot, the twelfth apostle, had already committed suicide].
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Now the names of the twelve apostles were: First, Simon, also called Peter, Andrew, his brother, James and John, sons of Zebedee,
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[They were] Simon, also called Peter, and his brother Andrew, James and John [also brothers], Philip, Bartholomew [i.e., the same as Nathaniel. See John 1:45],
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Now the names of the twelve apostles were: First, Simon, also called Peter, Andrew, his brother, James and John, sons of Zebedee, Philip, Bartholomew [i.e., the same as Nathaniel. See John 1:45], Thomas [i.e., the same as Didymus. See John 11:16], Matthew, the tax collector [i.e., the same as Levi. See Mark 2:14], James, the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus [i.e., the same as Judas, son of James. See Luke 6:16], Simon, the Cananean [i.e., the same as the Zealot. See Luke 6:15], and Judas Iscariot, who also [besides being an apostle] was His betrayer.
And when it was daylight, He called His disciples and chose from among them twelve, whom He also called apostles. [They were] Simon, also called Peter, and his brother Andrew, James and John [also brothers], Philip, Bartholomew [i.e., the same as Nathaniel. See John 1:45], Matthew [i.e., the same as Levi. See Mark 2:14], Thomas [i.e., the same as Didymus. See John 11:16], James, the son of Alphaeus, Simon, called the Zealot [i.e., the same as the Cananean. See Matt. 10:4], read more.
Judas, the son of James [i.e., the same as Thaddaeus. See Matt. 10:3] and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor [to Jesus].
Judas, the son of James [i.e., the same as Thaddaeus. See Matt. 10:3] and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor [to Jesus].
These apostles were: Simon, to whom He gave the added name Peter, James and his brother John, the sons of Zebedee, to whom He gave the added name Boanerges, which means "Sons of Thunder," Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew [i.e., the same as Nathaniel. See John 1:45], Matthew [i.e., the same as Levi. See Mark 2:14], Thomas [i.e., the same as Didymus. See John 11:16], James, the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus [i.e., the same as Judas, the son of James. See Luke 6:16], Simon the Canaanean [i.e., the same as the Zealot. See Luke 6:15], read more.
and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him. Then Jesus went into a house.
and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him. Then Jesus went into a house.
So, they drew lots [i.e., devices used for making random choices] and the lot [i.e., the choice] favored Matthias, so he was added to the other eleven apostles.
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These apostles were: Simon, to whom He gave the added name Peter,
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Birds » Names of » Cormorants
Birds » Names of » Doves, a type of purity
Here is how it will be: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore you should be as crafty [Note: The Greek word here is "sensible"] as snakes, yet as harmless [Note: The Greek word is "sincere"] as doves.
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After Jesus was immersed [by John], He came up out of the water and heaven was opened up before Him and He saw the Holy Spirit from God descending, as a dove, and landing upon Him.
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Calves » Names of
And bring the fattened calf, kill it and let us eat and enjoy ourselves.
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Chosen Instruments » Names of » Psalteries
Chosen Instruments » Names of » cymbals
If I have the ability to speak in the languages of human beings and angels [Note: Perhaps the idea is supernaturally and eloquently], but do not have love [for people], I have become [no more than] a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
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Chosen Instruments » Names of » Timbrels, or tambourines
Chosen Instruments » Names of » Tabrets
Chosen Instruments » Names of » Pipes
Chosen Instruments » Names of » Organs
Chosen Instruments » Names of » Cornet
Chosen Instruments » Names of » Dulcimer
Chosen Instruments » Names of » Sackbut
Chosen Instruments » Names of » Flute
Christ » Disciples of » Names of
Upon arriving at the house where they were staying, they went upstairs. [Those present were]: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James, the son of Alpheus, Simon the Zealous [one] and Judas, the son of James. [Note: Judas Iscariot, the twelfth apostle, had already committed suicide].
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Now the names of the twelve apostles were: First, Simon, also called Peter, Andrew, his brother, James and John, sons of Zebedee,
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[They were] Simon, also called Peter, and his brother Andrew, James and John [also brothers], Philip, Bartholomew [i.e., the same as Nathaniel. See John 1:45],
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These apostles were: Simon, to whom He gave the added name Peter,
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Christ » Names of » God
Thomas replied to Him, "My Lord and my God."
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Christ » Names of » Messiah
The first thing Andrew did was to find his own brother Simon and say to him, "We have found the Messiah (which means Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen one])."
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Christ » Names of » Prophet
And He replied, "What things?" And they said to Him, "The things concerning Jesus, from Nazareth, who was a prophet speaking powerful words and performing powerful deeds in front of God and all the people.
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Moses [expressed it when he] said [Deut. 18:15], 'The Lord God will raise up a prophet for you from among your brothers; He will be like me [in some ways] and you must all pay attention to Him in everything He says to you.'
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Christ » Names of » Rose of sharon
Christ » Names of » Adam
So, it is also written [Gen. 2:7], "The first man, Adam, became a living being." The last Adam [i.e., Christ], became the Spirit who gives [never ending] life. [See John 5:21].
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Christ » Names of » Rock
and drank the same spiritual drink [i.e., water coming from a rock supernaturally. See Ex. 17:6]. For they drank from the spiritual rock that followed them, and that rock was Christ. [Note: Besides actual water, they were refreshed from the spiritual presence of Christ].
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Christ » Names of » Image of God
For the god of this world [i.e., Satan] has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that they would not see the light of the Gospel of the splendor of Christ, who is the image of God.
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Christ » Names of » Root of david
"I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you people about these things for [the benefit of] the churches [See 1:4]. I am the Root and the descendant of King David, the bright Morning Star."
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Christ » Names of » Morning star
"I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you people about these things for [the benefit of] the churches [See 1:4]. I am the Root and the descendant of King David, the bright Morning Star."
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Christ » Names of » Beginning of the creation of God
"Write [this] to the angel of the church at Laodicia: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the source [or, ruler] of God's creation [See John 1:3; Heb. 1:1-2]:
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Christ » Names of » Amen
"Write [this] to the angel of the church at Laodicia: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the source [or, ruler] of God's creation [See John 1:3; Heb. 1:1-2]:
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Christ » Names of » First and last
And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as [though I were] dead. And He placed His right hand on me and said, "Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last,
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Christ » Names of » Lamb
And everyone who lives on earth will worship the beast, [even those] people whose names had not been recorded in the book of life belonging to the Lamb, who was killed [in prospect] from the creation of the world. [Note: This sentence could also read "...not been recorded from the creation of the world in the book of life belonging to the Lamb who was killed"].
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Christ » Names of » King of kings
which God will bring about in its [or, "His"] own time. [For] He is the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings, and the Lord of lords.
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Christ » Names of » Lord of lords
which God will bring about in its [or, "His"] own time. [For] He is the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings, and the Lord of lords.
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Christ » Names of » Head of the church
And God placed everything in subjection under His [i.e., Christ's] feet, and appointed Him to be head over all things to the church,
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Christ » Names of » King of the ages
Now, may there be honor and praise forever and ever to the eternal King, the immortal, invisible, only God. May it be so.
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Christ » Names of » Faithful witness
[It is also] from Jesus Christ, who is the Faithful Witness [to the truth], the Firstborn from the dead [i.e., the first One raised never to die again], the Ruler of the kings of the world. May there be honor and power forever and ever to Christ, who loved us and released us from our sins by His blood [Note: Some manuscripts say "washed us" since the two words are spelled almost alike].
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Christ » Names of » Prince of kings
[It is also] from Jesus Christ, who is the Faithful Witness [to the truth], the Firstborn from the dead [i.e., the first One raised never to die again], the Ruler of the kings of the world. May there be honor and power forever and ever to Christ, who loved us and released us from our sins by His blood [Note: Some manuscripts say "washed us" since the two words are spelled almost alike].
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Christ » Names of » First begotten
[It is also] from Jesus Christ, who is the Faithful Witness [to the truth], the Firstborn from the dead [i.e., the first One raised never to die again], the Ruler of the kings of the world. May there be honor and power forever and ever to Christ, who loved us and released us from our sins by His blood [Note: Some manuscripts say "washed us" since the two words are spelled almost alike].
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Christ » Names of » The Almighty
"I am the Alpha and the Omega" [Note: These are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, and indicate "the beginning and the end" See 21:6], says the Lord God Almighty, who is [in the present], and who was [in the past] and who will come [in the future].
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Christ » Names of » Jesus of nazareth
The crowds answered, "He is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee."
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Christ » Names of » Beloved son
[Isa. 13:1ff] "Look, see my [i.e., God's] servant whom I have chosen; my dear One [i.e., Jesus] with whom my soul is very pleased: I will put my Holy Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim judgment to the [unconverted] Gentiles.
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Christ » Names of » Mediator
For there is one God and one Mediator between God and mankind --- the man Christ Jesus,
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Christ » Names of » King
Christ » Names of » Seed of woman
Christ » Names of » Corner-stone
Christ » Names of » Forerunner
where Jesus, our forerunner, [already] entered on our behalf, having become a Head Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.
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Christ » Names of » Mighty one
Christ » Names of » Son of God
They stayed there until Herod died, so that what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet would be fulfilled, saying [Hosea 11:1], "I [i.e., God] called my Son out of Egypt."
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Christ » Names of » Son of man
Jesus replied to him, "The foxes have dens [in which to live] and the birds of the sky have nests [in which to roost]; but the Son of man does not have anywhere to lay His head."
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Christ » Names of » deliverer
And so [i.e., in this way] all the Israelites will be saved. [Note: The "all" here is thought by many to refer to a large number of the physical Jews who will be saved, not necessarily to every single individual Jew]. Even as it is written [Isa. 59:20-21], "The Deliverer [i.e., Christ] will come from Zion [i.e., the city of Jerusalem, or from the nation of Israel]. He will take away the wickedness from Jacob [i.e., the Jews]."
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Christ » Names of » Lawgiver
Christ » Names of » Nazarene
and settled in a town called Nazareth, so that it could fulfill what was spoken by the prophets [Isa. 11:1 in the Hebrew text] that Jesus would be called a Nazarene.
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Christ » Names of » Jesus
She is going to have a son and you should name Him Jesus, for He is the One who will save His people from their sins."
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Christ » Names of » Witness
Christ » Names of » Leader
Christ » Names of » Author of eternal salvation
and after becoming perfectly [qualified], He became the source of never ending salvation to all those who obey Him.
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Christ » Names of » Apostle of our profession
Therefore, holy brothers [and sisters], who have been called [by God] to share in heaven, think about Jesus, the Apostle and Head Priest, whom we have confessed [as Savior].
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Christ » Names of » Son of righteousness
Christ » Names of » King of the jews
"Where is the one who was born to be king of the Jews? For we saw a star [signifying his birth while we were still] in the east, and have come here to worship him."
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Christ » Names of » Man of sorrows
Christ » Names of » Son of david
[This is] a record of the family background of Jesus Christ, the descendant of David, who was the descendant of Abraham. [Note: The following is an incomplete lineage through Jesus' step-father Joseph].
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Christ » Names of » Immanuel
Christ » Names of » Governor
And you, Bethlehem in the country of Judah, are not among the least [towns in furnishing] rulers for Judah, for you will produce a leader who will become shepherd of my [i.e., God's] people Israel.'"
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Christ » Names of » Jehovah
Christ » Names of » Counsellor
Christ » Names of » Mighty God
Christ » Names of » Good shepherd
"I am the good shepherd; and a good shepherd [is willing] to die for the sheep.
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Christ » Names of » God blessed
They are descended from our forefathers; they are the ones from whom Christ was born physically. He is God over everything [Note: Or this may be "God is over everything"] and should be praised forever! May it be so.
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Christ » Names of » Advocate
My little children [i.e., dear ones], I am writing this to you so that you will not sin anymore. But if anyone does sin, we have Someone to go to the Father on our behalf; it is Jesus Christ, the [only] righteous One.
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Christ » Names of » Branch
Christ » Names of » Only begotten son
No one has ever seen God [i.e., His full splendor], but God, the only conceived [and eventually born Son], who is at the Father's side, has shown us who He is.
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Christ » Names of » Horn of salvation
He has provided a horn of salvation [i.e., His saving strength] for us from a descendant of His servant King David [i.e., Jesus, born of Mary]
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Christ » Names of » Bread of life
So Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not [really] Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who is [now] giving you the real bread from heaven.
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Christ » Names of » Lamb of God
On the next day John [the Immerser] saw Jesus approaching him and said, "Look, [there is] the Lamb of God; He [will] take away the sin of the people of the world.
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Christ » Names of » Holy child
For [truly] it was both Herod and Pontius Pilate, together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, who gathered together in this city [of Jerusalem] against your Holy Servant Jesus
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Christ » Names of » Dayspring
because of God's merciful compassion. Therefore, the morning sun from above will arise
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Christ » Names of » Holy one
But you denied the Holy and Righteous One [His rightful freedom] and asked for a murderer to be released to you [instead].
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Christ » Names of » Redeemer
Christ » Names of » Saviour
For a Savior has been born today in David's city [i.e., Bethlehem], who is Christ the Lord [i.e., God's specially chosen one].
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Christ » Names of » Door
So, Jesus said to them again, "Truly, truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep [i.e., to enter the corral].
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Christ » Names of » I am
Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, I tell you, before Abraham was born, I am." [Note: The words "I am" were probably construed as a reference to being Deity. See Ex. 3:14].
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Christ » Names of » Word
The Word [already] existed in the beginning [of time]. [Note: This is a reference to the preexistence of Jesus. See verse 14]. And the Word was with God and the Word was [what] God [was].
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Christ » Names of » Creator
Everything came into being through this Word, and apart from Him not a single thing came into being.
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Disciples » Of Christ » Names of
Upon arriving at the house where they were staying, they went upstairs. [Those present were]: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James, the son of Alpheus, Simon the Zealous [one] and Judas, the son of James. [Note: Judas Iscariot, the twelfth apostle, had already committed suicide].
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Now the names of the twelve apostles were: First, Simon, also called Peter, Andrew, his brother, James and John, sons of Zebedee,
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[They were] Simon, also called Peter, and his brother Andrew, James and John [also brothers], Philip, Bartholomew [i.e., the same as Nathaniel. See John 1:45],
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These apostles were: Simon, to whom He gave the added name Peter,
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Lamb
These people are the ones who did not practice sexual immorality with women, for they were virgins [Note: This probably has reference to people who avoided idolatry]. These are people who followed the Lamb wherever He went. They were purchased from among mankind to be the firstfruits [devoted] to God and to the Lamb.
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And everyone who lives on earth will worship the beast, [even those] people whose names had not been recorded in the book of life belonging to the Lamb, who was killed [in prospect] from the creation of the world. [Note: This sentence could also read "...not been recorded from the creation of the world in the book of life belonging to the Lamb who was killed"].
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These kings and the beast will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for He is the Lord of lords and the King of kings. And those who are called and chosen [by God], and who are faithful [to Him will share the victory] with the Lamb."
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And they [i.e., the brothers. See 6:9-11] gained the victory over Satan by the blood of the Lamb, and by [remaining true to] the message of their testimony. And they did not love their lives [so much that they refused] to die [for their faith].
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Then the angel said to me [See 17:1; 18:1-2], "Write [this]: Those who are invited to the wedding reception of the Lamb are blessed." And he said to me, "These are the true words of God."
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And there will never be anything [morally] unclean allowed to enter it, nor any person who practices disgusting behavior [i.e., probably such sins as sexual perversion], or [any person] who is a liar. But the only ones [allowed there] are those [whose names are] recorded in the Lamb's book of life.
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Then one of the seven angels who held the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues [i.e., judgments, See 15:1], came and spoke to me, saying, "Come here, [and] I will show you the bride, the Lamb's wife."
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And when He had taken the book, the four living beings and the twenty-four elders fell down in front of the Lamb [i.e., to worship Him]. Each one of them held [in his hands] a harp and a golden bowl full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints [See Psa. 141:2; Rev. 8:3-4].
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For the Lamb, who is at the center of the throne, will be their Shepherd and will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."
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And they were singing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb. [The words were], "Your deeds are great and marvelous, O Lord, God Almighty; your ways are just and true, O King of the nations [or, "ages"].
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We should rejoice and be extremely glad, and we should give honor to Him. For the time has come for the Lamb's marriage, and His bride has prepared herself [for the wedding].
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And the wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb [were inscribed on them].
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And they called out to the mountains, "Fall on us and hide us from the face of God, who sits on His throne, and from the anger of the Lamb.
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And I looked, and there in front of me was the Lamb, standing on Mount Zion, and with him were one hundred and forty-four thousand persons, with the Lamb's name and His Father's name written on their foreheads.
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Then I saw a Lamb, looking like it had been killed. He was standing in the center of the throne, surrounded by the four living beings and the [twenty-four] elders. He has seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God [i.e., the Holy Spirit. See 1:4], sent throughout the entire earth.
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Then I saw another [i.e., a second] beast coming up from the earth. He had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon.
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After seeing [all] these things, I looked and there [I saw] a huge crowd, which no one could count, from every nation, and tribe, and race, and language group standing in front of the throne [of God] and in front of the Lamb. They were dressed in white robes and had palm tree branches in their hands. And they called out in a loud voice, saying, "Salvation comes from [or, "belongs to"] our God, who sits on His throne, and from [or, "to"] the Lamb."
But I did not see a Temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the city's Temple. And the city does not need the sun or the moon to illuminate it, for the splendor of God provides the light for it, and its lamp is the Lamb.
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ jesus
And the God who bestows every unearned favor [upon His people], who invited you to partake of His eternal splendor through Christ Jesus, will restore, confirm, strengthen and stabilize you people [in the faith], after you have gone through a brief time of suffering.
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Therefore, holy brothers [and sisters], who have been called [by God] to share in heaven, think about Jesus, the Apostle and Head Priest, whom we have confessed [as Savior].
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Paul [then] said, "John immersed people who [demonstrated their] repentance, telling them they must believe in Jesus, the One who would come after him."
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Therefore, none of those who are in [fellowship with] Christ Jesus will be condemned.
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[it is being sent] to the church of God at Corinth. [You people are] set apart in [the fellowship of] Christ Jesus and called [by God] to be saints [i.e., His holy people], along with all [others] everywhere who call on our Lord Jesus Christ [i.e., in prayer]. He is their Lord and ours [as well].
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But people are made right with Him as a free gift by His unearned favor, through being bought back [from Satan] by Christ Jesus.
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But God brought you into [fellowship with] Christ Jesus, who was made to be God's wisdom for us. Through Christ you have received a right relationship with God, [as well as] holiness and redemption [i.e., being bought back from Satan].
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Greet one another lovingly, [expressing it] with a kiss [of brotherly affection]. May there be peace [of heart] to all those [there] who are in [the fellowship of] Christ.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord jesus Christ
But clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ and do not make any plans for satisfying the strong desires of your flesh [i.e., your appetites for sinful pleasures].
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So, since we are made right with God by [our] faith, we have peace with Him through our Lord Jesus Christ.
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And not only is this true, but we also rejoice in God, through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have been restored to fellowship with God.
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Paul and Silas said, "You and your family can be saved if you [all] believe in the Lord Jesus."
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[You know how] I testified to both Jews and Greeks [i.e., Gentiles], that they must repent [i.e., change their attitudes and behavior] toward God, and have faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
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[Therefore], if God gave to them [i.e., the Gentiles] the same gift as He gave to us [Jews] when we [apostles, See chapter 1-2] believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, how could I stand against [the will of] God [by refusing to immerse them]?'"
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Just man, just person, just one
So, when Pilate saw that he was not convincing anyone, but that a riot was brewing instead, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd saying, "I am not responsible for this man's blood. [Note: Some ancient manuscripts say "righteous man's blood"]. You tend to the matter."
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But you denied the Holy and Righteous One [His rightful freedom] and asked for a murderer to be released to you [instead].
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And he said [to me], 'The God of our forefathers has appointed you to know His will and to see the Righteous One [i.e., Jesus], and to hear His voice [speaking to you].
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Which one of the prophets did your forefathers not persecute? They [even] killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One [i.e., Jesus], whom you people betrayed and murdered.
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Then while he was seated in Pilate's courtroom of justice, Pilate's wife sent [word] to him, saying, "You should have nothing to do with that innocent man. For I was very troubled in a dream over him today." [Note: That is, she was troubled over a dream she had before waking up that morning].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Prophet
The crowds answered, "He is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee."
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And He replied, "What things?" And they said to Him, "The things concerning Jesus, from Nazareth, who was a prophet speaking powerful words and performing powerful deeds in front of God and all the people.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Head of the ekklesia (body)
Now I rejoice in [spite of] my sufferings for your sake, and I am filling up [i.e., completing] in my physical body what was lacking in the afflictions Christ endured for His body's sake, the church.
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And He is the head of the [spiritual] body, the church. He is [its] source, the firstborn One from the dead [i.e., the first one to return to life, never to die again], so that He could rank first [in importance] over all things.
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For the husband is the [spiritual] head over his wife, just as Christ is also the [spiritual] head over the church, since He is the Savior of the body.
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And God placed everything in subjection under His [i.e., Christ's] feet, and appointed Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His [spiritual] body. The church is completely filled by Christ [or, "Christ is completely filled by God"], who completely fills everything in every way.
Jesus Christ » Names of » Jesus Christ our lord
God is faithful [i.e., He will continue working among you] and it is through Him that you were called into the fellowship of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
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It was about His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born as a physical descendant of King David.
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So, you [too] should consider yourselves dead to sin [i.e., no longer under its power], but [spiritually] alive to God, in [fellowship with] Christ.
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For the wages for sinning is [spiritual] death, but God's free gift is never ending life in [fellowship with] Christ Jesus our Lord.
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Now I have no command from the Lord concerning [what you wrote about] unmarried women. [Note: The word here is "virgins" but some think it includes both males and females]. But I give my advice as someone who has received the Lord's mercy to be counted trustworthy.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Saviour, jesus Christ
while looking forward to the blessed hope [i.e., the hope that produces blessings] and the coming splendor of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.
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But, it has [only] now been made known to us by the appearance of our Savior Christ Jesus, who has put an end to death and brought [never ending] life and incorruption [i.e., immortality] to light through the Gospel [message],
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[This letter is being written by] Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith just as precious as ours, through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord jesus
So, they stoned Stephen [to death] as he called out to the Lord, saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit [as I die]."
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[Do these things] so that you will live in a proper way in front of outsiders [i.e., non-Christians], and not have [to depend on people for] any needs.
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And whatever you do, whether in [your] words or actions, do everything in the name [i.e., by the authority] of Christ, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Angel
Jesus Christ » Names of » Jesus (of nazareth), king of the jews
Then Pilate had an inscription written and placed on the cross [i.e., on the upright portion, above His head]. It read, "Jesus from Nazareth, the King of the Jews."
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They attached over His head [i.e., to the upright portion of the cross] the charge made against Him, which read, "This is Jesus, the king of the Jews."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » First and last
I am the Alpha and the Omega [See note at 1:8], the first and the last, the beginning and the end."
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"And write [this] to the angel of the church at Smyrna: These things are the words of the First and the Last [i.e., Jesus], who was dead, but has come [back] to life:
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And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as [though I were] dead. And He placed His right hand on me and said, "Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last,
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Child
And he was led by the Holy Spirit into the Temple, and when Joseph and Mary brought the baby Jesus in, so they could do to Him what was customary under the law of Moses,
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And when they had completed [all] the days [of festivities], and were returning [home], the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. Now His parents did not know this,
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Jesus Christ » Names of » The Christ (messiah)
Then He ordered the disciples not to tell anyone that He was the Christ.
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But Jesus kept quiet and did not give them any answer. Again the head priest asked Him, "Are you the Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen one]?"
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Jesus Christ » Names of » King of kings
These kings and the beast will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for He is the Lord of lords and the King of kings. And those who are called and chosen [by God], and who are faithful [to Him will share the victory] with the Lamb."
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which God will bring about in its [or, "His"] own time. [For] He is the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings, and the Lord of lords.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ jesus our lord
nor [things] above, nor [things] below, nor any [other] created thing will be able to separate us from God's love [for us], revealed through Christ Jesus our Lord [Note: The idea of this passage is "Regardless of what happens to us, God still loves us"].
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I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has strengthened me, appointing me to the ministry [i.e., to His service], because He considered me trustworthy,
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Jesus of nazareth
And He replied, "What things?" And they said to Him, "The things concerning Jesus, from Nazareth, who was a prophet speaking powerful words and performing powerful deeds in front of God and all the people.
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"What business do we have with you, Jesus from Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are; [you are] God's Holy One."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Holy one
But you denied the Holy and Righteous One [His rightful freedom] and asked for a murderer to be released to you [instead].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Branch
Jesus Christ » Names of » Witness
[It is also] from Jesus Christ, who is the Faithful Witness [to the truth], the Firstborn from the dead [i.e., the first One raised never to die again], the Ruler of the kings of the world. May there be honor and power forever and ever to Christ, who loved us and released us from our sins by His blood [Note: Some manuscripts say "washed us" since the two words are spelled almost alike].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ
Jacob had a son named Joseph, who was the husband of Mary. Mary [alone] was the mother of Jesus, who is called the Christ.
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Then Jesus said to them, "But who do you men say that I am?" And Peter answered, " [You are] the Christ of God [i.e., God's specially chosen one]."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Rabbi, rabboni
Nathaniel replied to Him, "Rabbi [i.e., Teacher], you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel."
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[Then] Jesus said to her, "Mary!" She turned toward Him and replied in the Hebrew language, "Rabboni," which means "Teacher."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Holy one of israel
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord of lords
These kings and the beast will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for He is the Lord of lords and the King of kings. And those who are called and chosen [by God], and who are faithful [to Him will share the victory] with the Lamb."
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And on His robe and His thigh was written the name, "King of kings, and Lord of lords."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Beginning and end of the creation of God
I am the Alpha and the Omega [See note at 1:8], the first and the last, the beginning and the end."
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"Write [this] to the angel of the church at Laodicia: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the source [or, ruler] of God's creation [See John 1:3; Heb. 1:1-2]:
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord and saviour jesus Christ
For in this way, you will be provided with a rich welcome into the never ending kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ [i.e., in heaven].
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But grow in the unearned favor and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May He be honored both now and forever. May it be so.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Root of david
"I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you people about these things for [the benefit of] the churches [See 1:4]. I am the Root and the descendant of King David, the bright Morning Star."
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Then one of the [twenty-four] elders said to me, "Do not cry; look, the Lion from the tribe of Judah, the Root of King David, has gained the victory, so He can break the seven seals on the book and open it."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Arm of the lord
Jesus Christ » Names of » King of glory
Jesus Christ » Names of » Resurrection and the life, the
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life; the person who believes in me will live on, even though he dies [physically].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Great shepherd of the sheep
Now may the God of peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep [i.e., the church], through the blood of the never ending Agreement [i.e., Christ's blood],
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Chiefest among ten thousand
Jesus Christ » Names of » God of israel, the saviour
Jesus Christ » Names of » Only wise God, our saviour
[May these qualities be attributed] to the only God and our Savior, through [the person and work of] Jesus Christ our Lord, before [the beginning of] time [as well as] now and forever. May it be so.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Precious cornerstone
Jesus Christ » Names of » Mighty one of israel
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord, your redeemer
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord, your holy one
Jesus Christ » Names of » Light, everlasting
Jesus Christ » Names of » Righteous servant
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord from heaven
The first man [i.e., Adam] came from the dust of the ground [See Gen. 2:7]; the second man [i.e., Christ] came from heaven.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Second man, the
The first man [i.e., Adam] came from the dust of the ground [See Gen. 2:7]; the second man [i.e., Christ] came from heaven.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Shepherd, great
Now may the God of peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep [i.e., the church], through the blood of the never ending Agreement [i.e., Christ's blood],
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Sure foundation
Jesus Christ » Names of » Shepherd, good
"I am the good shepherd; and a good shepherd [is willing] to die for the sheep.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Mighty one of jacob
Jesus Christ » Names of » Plant of renown
Jesus Christ » Names of » Root of jesse
Jesus Christ » Names of » Foundation
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lawgiver
Jesus Christ » Names of » Redeemer
Jesus Christ » Names of » Ensign
Jesus Christ » Names of » Adam
So, it is also written [Gen. 2:7], "The first man, Adam, became a living being." The last Adam [i.e., Christ], became the Spirit who gives [never ending] life. [See John 5:21].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ the wisdom of God
But to those who are called [by God to be saved], both Jews and Gentiles, [the message of] Christ is the power of God [See 1:16] and the wisdom of God. [See 1:30].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ the power of God
But to those who are called [by God to be saved], both Jews and Gentiles, [the message of] Christ is the power of God [See 1:16] and the wisdom of God. [See 1:30].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » The Way
Jesus answered him, "I am the way [to God], and the truth [to believe], and the life [to live]. No one can go to the Father, except through [believing in] me.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Truth
Jesus answered him, "I am the way [to God], and the truth [to believe], and the life [to live]. No one can go to the Father, except through [believing in] me.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Life
Jesus answered him, "I am the way [to God], and the truth [to believe], and the life [to live]. No one can go to the Father, except through [believing in] me.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Only begotten (greek monogenes: one and only, unique) son (the best mss. Have "God" instead of "son" here)
No one has ever seen God [i.e., His full splendor], but God, the only conceived [and eventually born Son], who is at the Father's side, has shown us who He is.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Only begotten (greek monogenes: one and only, unique) of the father
[Eventually] this Word became a human being and lived among us [Note: The word "lived" here refers to pitching a temporary tent]. (And we saw His splendor; such splendor as belongs to the Father's only Son), full of God's favor and truth.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Only begotten (greek monogenes: one and only, unique)
For God loved the world [of sinners] so much that He gave His one and only Son, so that every person who believes in Him would not [have to] be destroyed, but have never ending life.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Captain of the lord's host (army)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Shepherd and overseer of souls
For you people were wandering away like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Saviour of the body (ekklesia)
For the husband is the [spiritual] head over his wife, just as Christ is also the [spiritual] head over the church, since He is the Savior of the body.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord, the, our righteousness
Jesus Christ » Names of » Son of the blessed one (God)
But Jesus kept quiet and did not give them any answer. Again the head priest asked Him, "Are you the Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen one]?"
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ, son of the blessed
But Jesus kept quiet and did not give them any answer. Again the head priest asked Him, "Are you the Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen one]?"
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Jesus Christ » Names of » God manifest in the flesh
And without question the revealed secret of godly living is great. [It is this]: He [i.e., Christ, or God], who appeared in a fleshly body [was] vindicated [of false charges] by the Holy Spirit; [He was] seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed in throughout the world [and finally] was taken up into glory [i.e., heaven].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ, the chosen of God
People stood [around] watching [all this], while the leaders even sneered at Him, saying, "He saved other people; [now] let him save himself [i.e., from dying] if he [really] is the Christ, God's specially chosen one."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Jesus, the son of joseph
And they said, "Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph? Do we not know his father and mother? Then how can he say, 'I have come down from heaven'?"
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Bright and morning star
"I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you people about these things for [the benefit of] the churches [See 1:4]. I am the Root and the descendant of King David, the bright Morning Star."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » King over all the earth
Jesus Christ » Names of » Covenant of the people
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord of hosts (armies)
Jesus Christ » Names of » God of the whole earth
Jesus Christ » Names of » Jesus, the son of God
Since then we [Christians] have [such] a great Head Priest, who has passed through the skies [i.e., ascended to heaven. See Acts 1:9], Jesus, the Son of God, we should remain true to our profession [of faith in Him].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Light to the gentiles
Jesus Christ » Names of » Angel of his presence
Jesus Christ » Names of » Saviour of the world
And we [apostles] have seen and are [reliable] witnesses that the Father has sent the Son to be the Savior of the world [See 1:2; 2:2].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Head of the corner
Jesus [then] said to the leading priests and elders of the Jewish people, "Did you not ever read in the Scriptures [Psa. 118:22-23], 'The building block rejected by the builders is the same one that was made the principal stone by which the entire building was aligned. This was planned by the Lord and is a marvelous thing to us'?
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Head of every man
But I want you to know that Christ is the [spiritual] head [i.e., authority] over every man; and the man is the [spiritual] head over the woman [Note: The Greek words for "woman" and "wife" are the same. "Wife" is obviously meant by the context]; and God is the head over Christ.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Finisher of faith
We should fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and completer of the [or, "our"] faith. [Note: Jesus is here pictured as the one who completely fulfills the life of faith, or who provides us with the ability to live such a life]. [And] because He could look forward to joy, He endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right side of God's throne.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Servant of rulers
Jesus Christ » Names of » Living bread, the
I am the living bread who came down from heaven; if anyone eats this bread, he will live forever. Yes, and the bread that I will give [him] is my physical body, [so] that the world can have [never ending] life."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Faithful and true
Then I saw heaven open, and there before me was a white horse whose rider was called "Faithful and True." And He [i.e., Christ] judges and wages war in a just way.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Unspeakable gift
I thank God for His indescribable gift [i.e., Christ. See Rom. 8:32].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Righteous branch
Jesus Christ » Names of » Jehovah's fellow
Jesus Christ » Names of » Carpenter's son
Is not he the carpenter's [i.e., Joseph's] son? [And] is not his mother named Mary, and his brothers [named] James, Joseph, Simon and Judas?
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Jesus Christ » Names of » God's dear son
He rescued us from the domain of [spiritual] darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son whom He loves,
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Mighty to save
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord over all
For there is no distinction [with God] between Jews and Greeks [i.e., Gentiles], for all have the same Lord, who is generous to all who appeal to Him [for help].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord Christ
knowing that you will receive from the Lord a [spiritual] inheritance as a reward, [for] you are [really] serving the Lord.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Good master
Then a rich, young man [See verse 22] came to Him and said, "Teacher, what good deed should I do in order to have never ending life?"
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Potentate
which God will bring about in its [or, "His"] own time. [For] He is the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings, and the Lord of lords.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Daystar
And we have the message of the prophets [confirmed to us] as more certain [than ever]. So, you will do well to pay careful attention to it, as [you would] to a lamp in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts [Note: This probably refers to the beginning of the Gospel age, when people would become enlightened to its message].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Sceptre
Jesus Christ » Names of » Author and finisher of our faith
We should fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and completer of the [or, "our"] faith. [Note: Jesus is here pictured as the one who completely fulfills the life of faith, or who provides us with the ability to live such a life]. [And] because He could look forward to joy, He endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right side of God's throne.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Blessed and only potentate
which God will bring about in its [or, "His"] own time. [For] He is the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings, and the Lord of lords.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord our righteousness
Jesus Christ » Names of » Captain of salvation
For it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, in order to lead many [of His] children to glory [i.e., heaven], would make the author [or, pioneer] of their salvation [i.e., Jesus] completely [qualified] through [His] sufferings.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Surety (guarantee)
So therefore, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better Agreement [between God and mankind].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Light of the world
So, Jesus spoke to them again [i.e., to the Jewish authorities. See 7:45], saying, "I am the light of the world. The person who becomes my follower will never live in [spiritual] darkness, but have the light of [i.e., for his] life [i.e., followers of Jesus will not live in error and sin but in truth and righteousness]."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Offspring of david
"I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you people about these things for [the benefit of] the churches [See 1:4]. I am the Root and the descendant of King David, the bright Morning Star."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Friend of sinners
[Then] the Son of man came eating and drinking [at festive occasions] and they said, 'Look, He is a glutton and a drunkard and a friend of tax collectors and worldly people.' It proves that [God's] wise counsel is right by the way things turn out."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Sanctification
But God brought you into [fellowship with] Christ Jesus, who was made to be God's wisdom for us. Through Christ you have received a right relationship with God, [as well as] holiness and redemption [i.e., being bought back from Satan].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Man of sorrows
Jesus Christ » Names of » King of israel
Nathaniel replied to Him, "Rabbi [i.e., Teacher], you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Rose of sharon
Jesus Christ » Names of » Righteousness
But God brought you into [fellowship with] Christ Jesus, who was made to be God's wisdom for us. Through Christ you have received a right relationship with God, [as well as] holiness and redemption [i.e., being bought back from Satan].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Eternal life
And [in addition], we know that the Son of God has come [in a physical body, See 4:2] and has given us understanding, so that we can know the True One [i.e., God], and that we are in [fellowship with] the True One, even His Son Jesus Christ. This Son is the true God and eternal life.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Morning star
"I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you people about these things for [the benefit of] the churches [See 1:4]. I am the Root and the descendant of King David, the bright Morning Star."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord of all
He sent His message [first] to the Israelites; [it involved] preaching the good news through Jesus Christ (who is Lord of all).
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Corner-stone
[You are] built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets [See I Cor. 12:28], with Christ Jesus Himself being the principal stone by which the entire building is aligned.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » High priest
Since then we [Christians] have [such] a great Head Priest, who has passed through the skies [i.e., ascended to heaven. See Acts 1:9], Jesus, the Son of God, we should remain true to our profession [of faith in Him].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Lamb of God
On the next day John [the Immerser] saw Jesus approaching him and said, "Look, [there is] the Lamb of God; He [will] take away the sin of the people of the world.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Gift of God
Jesus answered her, "If you [only] knew the [real] gift of God, and who it is that said to you, '[Please], give me a drink,' you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Meteorology
I am the bread of life.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » The word of God
And He is dressed in a robe that has been dipped in blood, and the name by which He is called is "The Word of God."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Redemption
But God brought you into [fellowship with] Christ Jesus, who was made to be God's wisdom for us. Through Christ you have received a right relationship with God, [as well as] holiness and redemption [i.e., being bought back from Satan].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Forerunner
where Jesus, our forerunner, [already] entered on our behalf, having become a Head Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Commander
Jesus Christ » Names of » Sanctuary
Jesus Christ » Names of » Door, the
So, Jesus said to them again, "Truly, truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep [i.e., to enter the corral].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » True vine
[Jesus continued], "I am the real vine, and my Father is the owner of the vineyard.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Vine, the
[Jesus continued], "I am the real vine, and my Father is the owner of the vineyard.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Firstborn
Jesus Christ » Names of » deliverer
And so [i.e., in this way] all the Israelites will be saved. [Note: The "all" here is thought by many to refer to a large number of the physical Jews who will be saved, not necessarily to every single individual Jew]. Even as it is written [Isa. 59:20-21], "The Deliverer [i.e., Christ] will come from Zion [i.e., the city of Jerusalem, or from the nation of Israel]. He will take away the wickedness from Jacob [i.e., the Jews]."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » True God
And [in addition], we know that the Son of God has come [in a physical body, See 4:2] and has given us understanding, so that we can know the True One [i.e., God], and that we are in [fellowship with] the True One, even His Son Jesus Christ. This Son is the true God and eternal life.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Overseer
For you people were wandering away like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Emmanuel
Jesus Christ » Names of » Shepherd
Then Jesus said to His disciples, "All of you will have doubts about me, for it is written [Zech. 13:7], 'I will strike down the shepherd and the sheep will be scattered everywhere.'
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Fountain
Jesus Christ » Names of » Jehovah
Jesus Christ » Names of » Servant
Jesus Christ » Names of » Daysman
Jesus Christ » Names of » Messiah
The first thing Andrew did was to find his own brother Simon and say to him, "We have found the Messiah (which means Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen one])."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Shiloh
Jesus Christ » Names of » Priest
For it is declared [about Jesus in the Scriptures, Psa. 110:4], "You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Israel
Jesus Christ » Names of » Leader
Jesus Christ » Names of » Judge
And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He [i.e., Jesus] is the One whom God ordained to be the Judge of people who are [now] alive and those who have [already] died.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Elect
Jesus Christ » Names of » David
Jesus Christ » Names of » Light
So, Jesus spoke to them again [i.e., to the Jewish authorities. See 7:45], saying, "I am the light of the world. The person who becomes my follower will never live in [spiritual] darkness, but have the light of [i.e., for his] life [i.e., followers of Jesus will not live in error and sin but in truth and righteousness]."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Stone
Jesus [then] said to the leading priests and elders of the Jewish people, "Did you not ever read in the Scriptures [Psa. 118:22-23], 'The building block rejected by the builders is the same one that was made the principal stone by which the entire building was aligned. This was planned by the Lord and is a marvelous thing to us'?
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Rock
and drank the same spiritual drink [i.e., water coming from a rock supernaturally. See Ex. 17:6]. For they drank from the spiritual rock that followed them, and that rock was Christ. [Note: Besides actual water, they were refreshed from the spiritual presence of Christ].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » I am
Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, I tell you, before Abraham was born, I am." [Note: The words "I am" were probably construed as a reference to being Deity. See Ex. 3:14].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Star
Jesus Christ » Names of » Propitiation (expiation, our sin-offering)
And He is the One who provides a "covering over" [or atonement] for our sins [See Heb. 2:17; Dan. 9:24; II Chron. 29:24], and not for ours [who are already Christians] only, but also for the sins of the people of the whole world.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Brightness of the father's glory
This Son expresses the radiance of God's splendor and represents His very Being, and He sustains everything by His powerful word. After He had provided cleansing for [man's] sins, He sat down at the right side of the Majesty [i.e., God] on high [i.e., in heaven].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Faithful and true witness, the
"Write [this] to the angel of the church at Laodicia: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the source [or, ruler] of God's creation [See John 1:3; Heb. 1:1-2]:
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord jesus Christ our saviour
[It is being sent] to Titus, my true son, [who shares] in a common faith. [May you have] unearned favor and peace [which come] from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Son of the highest one (God)
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Highest [i.e., God], and the Lord will give Him the throne of His forefather King David.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord of the dead and living
For this is the reason that Christ died and [now] lives again, so that He could be Lord of both those who have [already] died and those who are [still] alive.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Minister of the sanctuary
He is a minister in the sanctuary, [serving about holy things] in the true tabernacle, which was set up by the Lord and not by man [Note: This sanctuary/tabernacle represents either heaven or the church].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Jesus Christ our saviour
whom God poured out upon us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord, strong and mighty
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ, the son of God
And so Saul began proclaiming that Jesus was the Son of God in the synagogues [of the Damascus area].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord, mighty in battle
Jesus Christ » Names of » Stone of stumbling
[And it also says, Isa. 8:14, that He would be], "A stone that people would stumble over and a rock over which they would trip and fall." The way they stumble is by disobeying the Gospel message. They were destined [though not forced] to do this.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Mediator, the only
For there is one God and one Mediator between God and mankind --- the man Christ Jesus,
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Messiah the prince
Jesus Christ » Names of » Shepherd of israel
Jesus Christ » Names of » Chief cornerstone
For it says in the Scripture [Isa. 28:16], "Look, I am placing a stone in [the city of] Zion [i.e., Jerusalem]. It is a specially selected, very valuable cornerstone. And the person who trusts in the Him [i.e., the One represented by this stone] will never have to suffer shame [i.e., because of unforgiven sin being brought up against him]."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Son of the father
Unearned favor, mercy and peace will be with us from God, the Father, and from Jesus Christ, the Father's Son, in truth and love [i.e., truth and love will accompany the other blessings].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Seed of the woman
Jesus Christ » Names of » Man Christ jesus
For there is one God and one Mediator between God and mankind --- the man Christ Jesus,
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Holy child jesus
while you perform [miraculous] healings and signs and wonders through the name [i.e., by the authority] of your Holy Servant Jesus."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Shepherd, chief
And when the Supreme Shepherd [i.e., Jesus] comes back, you will receive [for your effort] a glorious crown [of reward] that will never fade away [Note: The idea of "fading away" is suggested by the laurel wreath bestowed on the winner of an athletic contest].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » God our saviour
This is good and acceptable [behavior] in the sight of God our Savior,
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Righteous judge
So, now there is a crown of righteousness reserved for me, which the Lord, who is a just Judge, will award me on that day [i.e., the judgment day], and not to me only, but also to everyone who has loved [the prospect of] His appearing.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ the lord
For a Savior has been born today in David's city [i.e., Bethlehem], who is Christ the Lord [i.e., God's specially chosen one].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Glory of israel
[to be] a light for revealing [God's way of salvation] to the [unconverted] Gentiles, and a [source of] glory to your people, the Israelites."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Ruler in israel
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ, a king
They began bringing accusations against Him, saying, "We discovered this man misleading the people of our nation and telling them not to pay taxes to Caesar, and claiming that he himself was the Messiah, a king!"
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Passover, our
Get rid of the old yeast [i.e., of sin, and especially the unrepentant sinner], so that you can be a new batch of dough, without yeast in it [i.e., a godly church without unrepentant sinners in it] as [I know] you really are. For our Passover [Lamb], Christ, has already been sacrificed.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Seed of david
[In the face of trouble] remember Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, who was raised from the dead according to my Gospel,
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord's Christ
Now it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die until he had seen the Lord's Christ [i.e., God's, specially chosen one].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Living stone
You should come to Him, who is a living stone, rejected by people, but chosen as precious in God's sight.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » King of zion
[Zech. 9:9], 'You should tell the daughter of Zion [i.e., the people of Jerusalem], look, your King is coming to you. He is gentle and [will be] riding on a donkey, [even] on a colt, the offspring of the donkey.'"
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Very Christ
But Saul was strengthened [spiritually] and proceeded to confound the Jews living [there] in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » God (deity)
The Word [already] existed in the beginning [of time]. [Note: This is a reference to the preexistence of Jesus. See verse 14]. And the Word was with God and the Word was [what] God [was].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Light, true
[Now] the true Light, who enlightens all mankind, was [indeed] coming into the world [i.e., to earth].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » God with us
"Look, the virgin will become pregnant and have a son, and they will name Him Immanuel," which means "God with us."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Most mighty
Jesus Christ » Names of » Hope (our)
[This letter is from] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus, by the command of God our Savior and Christ Jesus our hope [of never ending life. See Titus 3:7].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Holy thing
The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you and the power of the Highest [i.e., God] will overshadow you. Therefore, the child you carry will be called the holy Son of God.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Messenger of the covenant
Jesus Christ » Names of » Desire of all nations
Jesus Christ » Names of » Consolation of israel
Now there was a righteous and devoted man named Simeon at Jerusalem, who was expecting the consolation of the Israelites [i.e., the coming of the Messiah to save them], and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Sun of righteousness
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord of the sabbath
So, the Son of man is lord [i.e., has authority] even over the Sabbath day."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Heir of all things
[but] during these final days He has spoken to us through His Son [Note: This period refers to the Christian age (See Acts 2:14-36)], whom He appointed to be heir of all things [and] through whom He created the universe. [See John 1:3; Col. 1:16].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Everlasting father
Jesus Christ » Names of » Horn of salvation
He has provided a horn of salvation [i.e., His saving strength] for us from a descendant of His servant King David [i.e., Jesus, born of Mary]
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord God almighty
And they were singing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb. [The words were], "Your deeds are great and marvelous, O Lord, God Almighty; your ways are just and true, O King of the nations [or, "ages"].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Rock of offence
[And it also says, Isa. 8:14, that He would be], "A stone that people would stumble over and a rock over which they would trip and fall." The way they stumble is by disobeying the Gospel message. They were destined [though not forced] to do this.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Prince of peace
Jesus Christ » Names of » Holy one of God
"What business do we have with you, Jesus from Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are; [you are] God's Holy One."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Chief shepherd
And when the Supreme Shepherd [i.e., Jesus] comes back, you will receive [for your effort] a glorious crown [of reward] that will never fade away [Note: The idea of "fading away" is suggested by the laurel wreath bestowed on the winner of an athletic contest].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Prince of life
[Then, at the hands of the Roman authorities] you killed the Prince of [never ending] life, but God raised Him from the dead, and we [apostles] were [reliable] witnesses of it.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » First begotten
And again, when God sent the Firstborn One [i.e., Jesus. See Rom. 8:29; Col. 1:15, 18; Rev. 1:5] into the world, He said [Deut. 32:43 LXX], "And all of God's angels should worship Him."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » King of saints
And they were singing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb. [The words were], "Your deeds are great and marvelous, O Lord, God Almighty; your ways are just and true, O King of the nations [or, "ages"].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Chosen of God
You should come to Him, who is a living stone, rejected by people, but chosen as precious in God's sight.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord of glory
My brothers, do not hold [views regarding] the faith of our glorious Lord Jesus Christ [i.e., as tenets of Christianity] which show favoritism toward [certain] persons.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ, of God
Then Jesus said to them, "But who do you men say that I am?" And Peter answered, " [You are] the Christ of God [i.e., God's specially chosen one]."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Word of life
We [apostles] proclaim to you [the truth about Jesus], who existed from the beginning [of time]. We have heard [Him] and seen [Him] with our [own] eyes. We looked at Him, and [even] touched Him with our hands. [See John 20:20]. [So, we proclaim that] He is the word of life [i.e., the life-giving Word]!
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Image of God
This Son expresses the radiance of God's splendor and represents His very Being, and He sustains everything by His powerful word. After He had provided cleansing for [man's] sins, He sat down at the right side of the Majesty [i.e., God] on high [i.e., in heaven].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Son of david
Now as Jesus moved on from there, two blind men followed Him [i.e., probably being led by sighted persons]. They were shouting, "Have pity on us, son of David!"
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Mighty God
Jesus Christ » Names of » Bridegroom
Jesus said to them, "Can the groomsmen act sadly while the groom is still with them? But the time will come when the groom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Most holy
Jesus Christ » Names of » Counselor
Jesus Christ » Names of » Wonderful
Jesus Christ » Names of » Dayspring
because of God's merciful compassion. Therefore, the morning sun from above will arise
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Salvation
For my eyes have seen your salvation [i.e., Jesus],
Jesus Christ » Names of » Physician
When Jesus heard this, He said, "People who are healthy do not need a doctor; but [only] sick people do.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Advocate
My little children [i.e., dear ones], I am writing this to you so that you will not sin anymore. But if anyone does sin, we have Someone to go to the Father on our behalf; it is Jesus Christ, the [only] righteous One.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Nazarene
and settled in a town called Nazareth, so that it could fulfill what was spoken by the prophets [Isa. 11:1 in the Hebrew text] that Jesus would be called a Nazarene.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Beloved
so that we would praise His glorious, unearned favor, which was freely given to us through the One whom God loved [i.e., Christ].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Apostle
Therefore, holy brothers [and sisters], who have been called [by God] to share in heaven, think about Jesus, the Apostle and Head Priest, whom we have confessed [as Savior].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Teacher
This man went to Jesus one night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we [i.e., speaking of himself and other Jewish leaders] know that you are a Teacher sent from God, for no one could perform these [miraculous] signs that you are doing unless God were with Him."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Saviour
For a Savior has been born today in David's city [i.e., Bethlehem], who is Christ the Lord [i.e., God's specially chosen one].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Ransom
who gave Himself as a ransom on behalf of all people [i.e., as a substitute in place of others]. The proper time for the testimony [of this event to be proclaimed] has arrived. [Note: The correct meaning of the foregoing sentence is very difficult to determine].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » prince
But God exalted Him at His right side to be a Prince and Savior and to give the people of Israel [an opportunity] to repent [i.e., change their hearts and lives] and [receive] forgiveness of [their] sins [through Him].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Master
But you should not assume the title 'Rabbi,' for [only] one is your teacher [i.e., Jesus Himself] and all of you are [simply] brothers.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Wisdom
Jesus Christ » Names of » Jesus
She is going to have a son and you should name Him Jesus, for He is the One who will save His people from their sins."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Word
The Word [already] existed in the beginning [of time]. [Note: This is a reference to the preexistence of Jesus. See verse 14]. And the Word was with God and the Word was [what] God [was].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » King
[Zech. 9:9], 'You should tell the daughter of Zion [i.e., the people of Jerusalem], look, your King is coming to you. He is gentle and [will be] riding on a donkey, [even] on a colt, the offspring of the donkey.'"
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Amen
"Write [this] to the angel of the church at Laodicia: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the source [or, ruler] of God's creation [See John 1:3; Heb. 1:1-2]:
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Which is, which was, which is to come (equivalent to the tetragrammaton (yhwh), the eternal one, i am that i am
[This book is from] John [and is being sent] to the seven churches that are in Asia [Note: This refers to the province of Asia Minor, a part of present-day Turkey]. May there be unearned favor and peace to you from God, the One who is [in the present], who was [in the past] and who will come [in the future], and from the seven spirits that are in front of God's throne [Note: Because the number "seven" was regarded as the number of perfection by the Jews, it is thought that this refers to the Holy Spirit].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » First begotten of the dead
[It is also] from Jesus Christ, who is the Faithful Witness [to the truth], the Firstborn from the dead [i.e., the first One raised never to die again], the Ruler of the kings of the world. May there be honor and power forever and ever to Christ, who loved us and released us from our sins by His blood [Note: Some manuscripts say "washed us" since the two words are spelled almost alike].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Faithful witness, the
[It is also] from Jesus Christ, who is the Faithful Witness [to the truth], the Firstborn from the dead [i.e., the first One raised never to die again], the Ruler of the kings of the world. May there be honor and power forever and ever to Christ, who loved us and released us from our sins by His blood [Note: Some manuscripts say "washed us" since the two words are spelled almost alike].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » God blessed forever
They are descended from our forefathers; they are the ones from whom Christ was born physically. He is God over everything [Note: Or this may be "God is over everything"] and should be praised forever! May it be so.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Carpenter
Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters living here among us?" And they were led to doubt His true identity.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Prince of the kings of the earth
[It is also] from Jesus Christ, who is the Faithful Witness [to the truth], the Firstborn from the dead [i.e., the first One raised never to die again], the Ruler of the kings of the world. May there be honor and power forever and ever to Christ, who loved us and released us from our sins by His blood [Note: Some manuscripts say "washed us" since the two words are spelled almost alike].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Lion of the tribe of judah
Then one of the [twenty-four] elders said to me, "Do not cry; look, the Lion from the tribe of Judah, the Root of King David, has gained the victory, so He can break the seven seals on the book and open it."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » King of the jews
"Where is the one who was born to be king of the Jews? For we saw a star [signifying his birth while we were still] in the east, and have come here to worship him."
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Alpha and omega
"I am the Alpha and the Omega" [Note: These are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, and indicate "the beginning and the end" See 21:6], says the Lord God Almighty, who is [in the present], and who was [in the past] and who will come [in the future].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Governor
And you, Bethlehem in the country of Judah, are not among the least [towns in furnishing] rulers for Judah, for you will produce a leader who will become shepherd of my [i.e., God's] people Israel.'"
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Anointed
Jesus Christ » Names of » The Almighty
"I am the Alpha and the Omega" [Note: These are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, and indicate "the beginning and the end" See 21:6], says the Lord God Almighty, who is [in the present], and who was [in the past] and who will come [in the future].
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord
It was about His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born as a physical descendant of King David.
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extraordinary Judges » Names of » samuel
extraordinary Judges » Names of » Samson
extraordinary Judges » Names of » Othniel
extraordinary Judges » Names of » Eli
extraordinary Judges » Names of » Abdon
extraordinary Judges » Names of » Elon
extraordinary Judges » Names of » Shamgar
extraordinary Judges » Names of » Ibzan
extraordinary Judges » Names of » Tola
extraordinary Judges » Names of » Jair
extraordinary Judges » Names of » Ehud
extraordinary Judges » Names of » Jephthah
extraordinary Judges » Names of » gideon
extraordinary Judges » Names of » Abimelech
extraordinary Judges » Names of » Deborah
Leaders » Apostles » Names of
Upon arriving at the house where they were staying, they went upstairs. [Those present were]: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James, the son of Alpheus, Simon the Zealous [one] and Judas, the son of James. [Note: Judas Iscariot, the twelfth apostle, had already committed suicide].
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Now the names of the twelve apostles were: First, Simon, also called Peter, Andrew, his brother, James and John, sons of Zebedee,
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[They were] Simon, also called Peter, and his brother Andrew, James and John [also brothers], Philip, Bartholomew [i.e., the same as Nathaniel. See John 1:45],
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These apostles were: Simon, to whom He gave the added name Peter,
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Mountains » Names of » Horeb, sinai or mount of God
Mountains » Names of » Sinai, upon which moses received the decalogue
This is the man who was with our forefathers and with the assembly [of Hebrews] in the wilderness [after] the angel had spoken to him at Mt. Sinai. He [is the one] who received the living messages [from God at Mt. Sinai] and gave them to us.
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Mountains » Names of » Carmel, on the seacoast of palestine
Mountains » Names of » Pisgah, in moab, from whence moses viewed the promised land
Mountains » Names of » Ephraim, in central palestine
Mountains » Names of » Moriah, in jerusalem, where the temple was built and where it is supposed abraham offered up isaac
Mountains » Names of » Zion, or sion
But you [Christians] have come to Mount Zion, to the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God. [Note: These terms describe people who have entered a spiritual relationship with God as part of the church]. [You have come] to a praise gathering of innumerable angels [Note: Christians are here pictured as assembled in worship of God, along with angels],
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And so [i.e., in this way] all the Israelites will be saved. [Note: The "all" here is thought by many to refer to a large number of the physical Jews who will be saved, not necessarily to every single individual Jew]. Even as it is written [Isa. 59:20-21], "The Deliverer [i.e., Christ] will come from Zion [i.e., the city of Jerusalem, or from the nation of Israel]. He will take away the wickedness from Jacob [i.e., the Jews]."
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And I looked, and there in front of me was the Lamb, standing on Mount Zion, and with him were one hundred and forty-four thousand persons, with the Lamb's name and His Father's name written on their foreheads.
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Mountains » Names of » Tabor
Mountains » Names of » Olives, or olivet
Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the place called "Mount of Olives," which was about three-fourths of a mile from Jerusalem.
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And when they [i.e., Jesus and the twelve apostles] approached Jerusalem and came close to Bethphage, near the Mount of Olives [Note: This was about three-fourths of a mile east of Jerusalem], Jesus sent two disciples on ahead,
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And as He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, His disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things [you just spoke of] happen? And what will be the sign that indicates your presence and the end of the [present] age?"
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And after they had sung a hymn, they went up to the Mount of Olives. [Note: This was a small hill just east of Jerusalem]
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Now Jesus was teaching in the Temple every day, and He went out and lodged on the hill called Olivet every night [Note: Possibly this meant He lodged in a house in Bethany, which was situated on the side of this hill].
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Mountains » Names of » Gerizim, in samaria
Mountains » Names of » Ebal, in samaria
Mountains » Names of » Gilead
Mountains » Names of » Seir
Mountains » Names of » Gilboa, on which saul died
Mountains » Names of » Lebanon
Mountains » Names of » Hermon
Mountains » Names of » Abarim, east of jordan
Mountains » Names of » Hor, aaron's burial place
Mountains » Names of » Nebo
Mountains » Names of » Ararat, in armenia
Mountains » Names of » Beth-el
Mountains » Names of » Bashan
Mountains » Names of » Mizar
Music » Names of » Psalteries
Music » Names of » cymbals
If I have the ability to speak in the languages of human beings and angels [Note: Perhaps the idea is supernaturally and eloquently], but do not have love [for people], I have become [no more than] a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
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Music » Names of » Timbrels, or tambourines
Music » Names of » Tabrets
Music » Names of » Pipes
Music » Names of » Organs
Music » Names of » Cornet
Music » Names of » Dulcimer
Music » Names of » Sackbut
Music » Names of » Flute
Musical instruments » Names of » Psalteries
Musical instruments » Names of » cymbals
If I have the ability to speak in the languages of human beings and angels [Note: Perhaps the idea is supernaturally and eloquently], but do not have love [for people], I have become [no more than] a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
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Musical instruments » Names of » Timbrels, or tambourines
Musical instruments » Names of » Tabrets
Musical instruments » Names of » Pipes
Musical instruments » Names of » Organs
Musical instruments » Names of » Cornet
Musical instruments » Names of » Dulcimer
Musical instruments » Names of » Sackbut
Musical instruments » Names of » Flute
Precious stones » Names of » Onyx
Precious stones » Names of » Beryl
the fifth was sardonyx [i.e., an orange-colored stone similar to chalcedony]; the sixth was sardius [i.e., a reddish-colored stone also called carnelian]; the seventh was chrysolite [i.e., a yellowish- or greenish-colored stone]; the eighth was beryl [i.e., a stone of bluish-green color]; the ninth was topaz [i.e., a yellow or bluish-yellow stone]; the tenth was chrysoprase [i.e., a stone of greenish-gold color]; the eleventh was jacinth [i.e., a stone of purple or reddish-blue color]; the twelfth was amethyst [i.e., a purple- or violet-colored stone].
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Precious stones » Names of » Emeralds
And He who was seated [on it] appeared like jasper [i.e., possibly diamond. See 21:11] and carnelian [i.e., possibly a brilliant red stone], and there was a rainbow, resembling an emerald, surrounding the throne.
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The foundation of the city's wall was decorated with all kinds of precious stones [Note: Not all of the following stones listed can be accurately identified today]. The first foundation stone was jasper [i.e., a bluish-colored stone]; the second was sapphire; the third was chalcedony [i.e., a translucent quartz of pale blue or gray]; the fourth was emerald;
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Precious stones » Names of » Jasper
And He who was seated [on it] appeared like jasper [i.e., possibly diamond. See 21:11] and carnelian [i.e., possibly a brilliant red stone], and there was a rainbow, resembling an emerald, surrounding the throne.
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It had the splendor of God [shining from it], and was as brilliant as a very precious stone, as crystal-clear as jasper.
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Precious stones » Names of » Amethyst
the fifth was sardonyx [i.e., an orange-colored stone similar to chalcedony]; the sixth was sardius [i.e., a reddish-colored stone also called carnelian]; the seventh was chrysolite [i.e., a yellowish- or greenish-colored stone]; the eighth was beryl [i.e., a stone of bluish-green color]; the ninth was topaz [i.e., a yellow or bluish-yellow stone]; the tenth was chrysoprase [i.e., a stone of greenish-gold color]; the eleventh was jacinth [i.e., a stone of purple or reddish-blue color]; the twelfth was amethyst [i.e., a purple- or violet-colored stone].
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Precious stones » Names of » Diamonds
Precious stones » Names of » Crystal
It had the splendor of God [shining from it], and was as brilliant as a very precious stone, as crystal-clear as jasper.
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Precious stones » Names of » Agate
Precious stones » Names of » Carbuncle
Precious stones » Names of » Chrysoprasus
the fifth was sardonyx [i.e., an orange-colored stone similar to chalcedony]; the sixth was sardius [i.e., a reddish-colored stone also called carnelian]; the seventh was chrysolite [i.e., a yellowish- or greenish-colored stone]; the eighth was beryl [i.e., a stone of bluish-green color]; the ninth was topaz [i.e., a yellow or bluish-yellow stone]; the tenth was chrysoprase [i.e., a stone of greenish-gold color]; the eleventh was jacinth [i.e., a stone of purple or reddish-blue color]; the twelfth was amethyst [i.e., a purple- or violet-colored stone].
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Precious stones » Names of » Chalcedony
The foundation of the city's wall was decorated with all kinds of precious stones [Note: Not all of the following stones listed can be accurately identified today]. The first foundation stone was jasper [i.e., a bluish-colored stone]; the second was sapphire; the third was chalcedony [i.e., a translucent quartz of pale blue or gray]; the fourth was emerald;
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Precious stones » Names of » Chrysolite
the fifth was sardonyx [i.e., an orange-colored stone similar to chalcedony]; the sixth was sardius [i.e., a reddish-colored stone also called carnelian]; the seventh was chrysolite [i.e., a yellowish- or greenish-colored stone]; the eighth was beryl [i.e., a stone of bluish-green color]; the ninth was topaz [i.e., a yellow or bluish-yellow stone]; the tenth was chrysoprase [i.e., a stone of greenish-gold color]; the eleventh was jacinth [i.e., a stone of purple or reddish-blue color]; the twelfth was amethyst [i.e., a purple- or violet-colored stone].
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Precious stones » Names of » Jacinth
the fifth was sardonyx [i.e., an orange-colored stone similar to chalcedony]; the sixth was sardius [i.e., a reddish-colored stone also called carnelian]; the seventh was chrysolite [i.e., a yellowish- or greenish-colored stone]; the eighth was beryl [i.e., a stone of bluish-green color]; the ninth was topaz [i.e., a yellow or bluish-yellow stone]; the tenth was chrysoprase [i.e., a stone of greenish-gold color]; the eleventh was jacinth [i.e., a stone of purple or reddish-blue color]; the twelfth was amethyst [i.e., a purple- or violet-colored stone].
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Religious » Apostles » Names of
Upon arriving at the house where they were staying, they went upstairs. [Those present were]: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James, the son of Alpheus, Simon the Zealous [one] and Judas, the son of James. [Note: Judas Iscariot, the twelfth apostle, had already committed suicide].
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Now the names of the twelve apostles were: First, Simon, also called Peter, Andrew, his brother, James and John, sons of Zebedee,
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[They were] Simon, also called Peter, and his brother Andrew, James and John [also brothers], Philip, Bartholomew [i.e., the same as Nathaniel. See John 1:45],
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These apostles were: Simon, to whom He gave the added name Peter,
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false Worship » gods, false » Images » Names of » Ashtaroth
false Worship » gods, false » Images » Names of » Baal-peor
false Worship » gods, false » Images » Names of » Molech, moloch, or milcom, a God of the ammonites
[No], you set up a tent for Moloch [i.e., a heathen idol worshiped by the Ammonites] and [another one for] the star [representing the false god] Rephan and images used in worshiping them. I will allow you to be transported beyond [the country of] Babylon.'
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false Worship » gods, false » Images » Names of » Chemosh
false Worship » gods, false » Images » Names of » Dagon
false Worship » gods, false » Images » Names of » Diana
[Here is what happened]: A certain manufacturer of silver objects named Demetrius, who made silver replicas of the temple of Artemis [i.e., a Greek goddess], brought much business to his workmen.
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When the town clerk had quieted down the crowd, he said, "You people of Ephesus, who among you does not know that the city of Ephesus is caretaker of the temple of the great Artemis and of her image, which fell down from the sky?
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When they heard this they became extremely angry and shouted out, "Great is [the goddess] Artemis, of the Ephesians."
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