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I say again, it is easier for a camel to get through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven!" Verse ConceptsExaggerationsHumourNeedlesSharp ToolsEntering The KingdomEasy For PeopleOther OpeningsKingdom Of GodGoing To HeavenimpossibleThe Narrow Gate

You blind guides, to strain out a gnat and to swallow a camel! Verse ConceptsInsectsFliesLack Of DiscriminationSievingflyingbugsknots























And who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man's table. Even the very dogs came and licked his sores. Verse ConceptsdogsTablesTongueCrumbsSeeking FoodRemaining FoodPetsAbscessFeeding The Poorlazarus







"Go to the village facing you," he said, "and you will immediately find an ass tethered, with a foal by her side; untie her, and lead her here for me. Verse ConceptsDonkeysRopesAnimal OffspringOpposite SidesEntering CitiesFinding ThingsBinding As Animals












































For, if the blood of goats and bulls, and the sprinkling of the ashes of a heifer, purify those who have been defiled (as far as ceremonial purification goes), Verse ConceptsLimitednessBullsAshesSprinklingHeifersSprinkling BloodLimitations Of The BodyAshes Of SacrificesPurifying OneselfSacrificing CattleSacrificing Cattle Sheep And Goats
























When they reached Jerusalem, they went to the upstairs room, where they were staying. There were there Peter, John, James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James. Verse ConceptsStairwaysZealAndrewPrayer MeetingsUpper RoomsGuest Roomszealots

The names of the twelve Apostles are these: First Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James the son of Zebediah, and his brother John; Verse ConceptsPeter, The ApostleTwelve DisciplesDiscipleshipChristmas TreeStruggles In Relationshipzealots

They were Simon (whom Jesus also named Peter), and his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Verse Conceptszealots

The names of the twelve Apostles are these: First Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James the son of Zebediah, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax-gather; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot--the Apostle who betrayed him.

When day came, he summoned his disciples, and chose twelve of them, whom he also named 'Apostles.' They were Simon (whom Jesus also named Peter), and his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Simon known as the Zealot, read more.
Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who proved a traitor.

So he appointed the Twelve--Peter (which was the name that Jesus gave to Simon), James, the son of Zebediah, and his brother John (to whom he gave the name of Boanerges, which means the Thunderers), Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, read more.
And Judas Iscariot, the man that betrayed him.

Then they drew lots between them; and, the lot having fallen on Matthias, he was added to the number of the eleven Apostles. Verse ConceptsApostles, DescriptionGuidance, Receiving God'sCasting LotsElevenDispensations

So he appointed the Twelve--Peter (which was the name that Jesus gave to Simon), Verse ConceptsPeople Renaming People























Though I speak in the 'tongues' of men, or even of angels, yet have not Love, I have become mere echoing brass, or a clanging cymbal! Verse ConceptsLoveMusical Instruments, types ofFilling PeopleSpiritual Gifts, Importance Of LoveMusical Instruments, Made OfBellsBrassCymbalsMere TalkLanguageFaith Hope And LoveHope And Lovedrums
































When they reached Jerusalem, they went to the upstairs room, where they were staying. There were there Peter, John, James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James. Verse ConceptsStairwaysZealAndrewPrayer MeetingsUpper RoomsGuest Roomszealots

The names of the twelve Apostles are these: First Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James the son of Zebediah, and his brother John; Verse ConceptsPeter, The ApostleTwelve DisciplesDiscipleshipChristmas TreeStruggles In Relationshipzealots

They were Simon (whom Jesus also named Peter), and his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Verse Conceptszealots

So he appointed the Twelve--Peter (which was the name that Jesus gave to Simon), Verse ConceptsPeople Renaming People




He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him: "We have found the Messiah!" (a word which means 'Christ,' or 'Consecrated'.) Verse ConceptsFindingWitnessing, Approaches ToNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForFinding PeopleEvangelismmovement

"What things do you mean?" asked Jesus. "Why, about Jesus of Nazareth," they answered, "who, in the eyes of God and all the people, was a Prophet, whose power was felt in both his words and actions; Verse ConceptsChrist, Names ForChrist's WorkDoing God's WorksJesus The Prophet

Moses himself said--'The Lord your God will raise up from among your brothers a Prophet, as he raised me. To him you will listen whenever he speaks to you. Verse ConceptsGod, Unity OfMoses, Significance OfChrist Like PeopleJesus The Prophet



and all drank the same supernatural water, for they used to drink from a supernatural rock which followed them, and that rock was the Christ. Verse ConceptsSpiritual FoodTypes Of ChristOld Testament Events As TypesProvision From RocksChrist The RockChrist's Originfollowing




To the Angel of the Church in Laodicaea write:-- "These are the words of the Unchanging One, 'the Witness faithful and true, the Beginning of the Creation of God':-- Verse ConceptsAttending ChurchAmenRulersWitnessing, Importance OfNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForChrist The BeginningThe Witness Of ChristWriting Letterslukewarm

To the Angel of the Church in Laodicaea write:-- "These are the words of the Unchanging One, 'the Witness faithful and true, the Beginning of the Creation of God':-- Verse ConceptsAttending ChurchAmenRulersWitnessing, Importance OfNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForChrist The BeginningThe Witness Of ChristWriting Letterslukewarm











"Who is this?", to which the crowd replied--"This is the Prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee." Verse ConceptsProphecy, In NtMessianic Titles, The ProphetCrowds Around JesusJesus The ProphetWho He Might Be






where Jesus, our Forerunner, has entered on our behalf, after being made for all time a High Priest of the order of Melchizedek. Verse ConceptsJesus Christ, Eternity OfJesus Christ, PriesthoodChrist, The High PriestNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForForerunnersMessianic Titles, High PriestIn Order Of Rank






And there he settled in the town of Nazareth, in fulfillment of these words in the Prophets--'He will be called a Nazarene.' Verse ConceptsGospel, Confirmation OfNazarethChrist's Fulfilment Of ProphecyBranches, Illustrating MessiahScriptures Fulfilled











'And thou, Bethlehem in Judah's land, Art in no way least among the chief cities of Judah; For out of thee will come a Chieftain- - One who will shepherd my people Israel.'" Verse ConceptsGod, As ShepherdRulersWatchfulness, DivineNames And Titles For ChristChrist Is King Of IsraelUnimportant Things





They are descended from the Patriarchs; and, as far as his human nature was concerned, from them came the Christ-he who is supreme over all things, God for ever blessed. Amen. Verse ConceptsAmenFlesh, Description OfAncestorsDepravity Of ManDivinity Of ChristPatriarchsJesus Christ, Deity OfNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForEternal PraiseChrist's OriginLife In A Material WorldBless The Lord!Race







There have indeed gathered together in this city against your holy Servant Jesus, whom you has consecrated the Christ, not Herod and Pontius Pilate only, but the nations and the people of Israel besides-- Verse ConceptsAnointing, Of ChristJesus Christ, Holiness OfChrist, Character OfProphecies Concerning ChristChrist, Names ForThe Anointed OneAntagonism From Jew And GentileNamed Gentile Rulers









When they reached Jerusalem, they went to the upstairs room, where they were staying. There were there Peter, John, James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James. Verse ConceptsStairwaysZealAndrewPrayer MeetingsUpper RoomsGuest Roomszealots

The names of the twelve Apostles are these: First Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James the son of Zebediah, and his brother John; Verse ConceptsPeter, The ApostleTwelve DisciplesDiscipleshipChristmas TreeStruggles In Relationshipzealots

They were Simon (whom Jesus also named Peter), and his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Verse Conceptszealots

So he appointed the Twelve--Peter (which was the name that Jesus gave to Simon), Verse ConceptsPeople Renaming People

These are the men who never defiled themselves in their intercourse with women; they are as pure as virgins. These are the men who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They were redeemed as the first-fruits of mankind for God and for the Lamb. Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus Christdiscipleship, nature ofDefilement, By SinCommitment, to Jesus ChristAsceticism, TypesMarketsCelibacyMetaphorical Firstfruits144,000UniversalismDefilementFirst fruitsSexual PurityThe Rapturerevelationredeemedvirginity




Then a voice said to me 'Write-- "Blessed are those who have been summoned to the marriage feast of the Lamb."' And the voice said-- 'These words of God are true.' Verse ConceptsBabylonFeastingBanquets, Events CelebratedCelebrationsAngels as agents of judgmentAngels, as God's messengersGuestsHonestyLove FeastMarriage, Customs ConcerningWeddingsBlessed Through GodMarriage To GodWedding GuestsRomanceGay Marriage


Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls, and were laden with the seven last Curses, came and spoke to me. 'Come here,' he said, 'and I will show you the Bride, the Wife of the Lamb.' Verse ConceptsNames And Titles For The ChurchSeven SpiritsSeven ThingsEnd Of ActionsMarriage To God

And, when he had taken the book, the four Creatures and the twenty-four Councillors prostrated themselves before the Lamb, each of them holding a harp and golden bowls full of incense. (These are the prayers of Christ's People.) Verse ConceptsSweet Odoursequipping, physicalMusical Instruments, types ofPriesthood, In NtPriests, Tasks In Nt TimesHeaven, Glimpsed By HumansFour CreaturesHarpsTwenty SomeBowing Before MessiahElders In HeavenTwenty Four Elders

for the Lamb that stands in the space before the throne will be their shepherd, and will lead them to life-giving springs of water; and God will wipe away all tears from their eyes.' Verse ConceptsEyes, Used In PropheciesdiseasesBereavement, God's Comfort inFountainsGuidance, God's Promises OfKnowing God, Effects OfRest, EternalWellsTearsWhat Heaven Will Be LikeFountains Of LifeMetaphorical SpringsGod Will ComfortWells, Figurative Use

They are singing the song of Moses, the Servant of God, and the song of the Lamb-- 'Great and marvelous are thy deeds, O Lord, our God, the Almighty. Righteous and true are thy ways, Eternal King. Verse ConceptsGod, Righteousness OfGod, Sovereignty OfKingsKingship, DivineMoses, Significance OfServanthood, In Life Of BelieversSongsNames And Titles For ChristThe AlmightyGod Reigning ForeverComposersGod Doing RightDoing RightSlaves Of GodWhat God Does

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The wall of the City had twelve foundation stones, on which were the twelve names of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb. Verse ConceptsFoundationsThe Number TwelveFoundations Of NationsWalled TownsTwelve DisciplesTwelve ThingsNew Jerusalem

and they are crying to the mountains and the rocks-- 'Fall upon us, and hide us from the eyes of him who is seated on the throne, and from the Wrath of the Lamb, Verse ConceptsFace Of GodPainSuicideThroneLamb Of GodGod Sitting In GloryStones For ProtectionBeing Hidden From GodHidden From GodEnd Timeswrathhidingrevelationjumping

Then, in my vision, I saw the Lamb standing on Mount Zion. With him were a hundred and forty-four thousand men, with his name and the name of his Father written on their foreheads. Verse ConceptsForeheadsGuaranteeZion, As A SymbolWhat Heaven Will Be LikeGlorified SaintsThe Sealing Of The Holy SpiritOne Hundred Thousand And MoreWriting On PeopleFather And Son AlikeRelationship Of Father And SonCalled By God's Name144,000

Then, within the space between the throne and the four Creatures, and in the midst of the Councillors, I saw, standing, a Lamb, which seemed to have been sacrificed. It had seven horns and seven eyes. (These eyes are the seven Spirits of God, and they are sent into all the world.) Verse ConceptsAtonement, in NTHornsSpiritsSymbolsCherubim, At God's ThroneAnimal Sacrifices, As A Type Of ChristFour CreaturesSeven SpiritsSeven Body PartsHorns In AllegoryChrist Was KilledElders In HeavenGod Sending ProphetsHeavenLeadership Qualities

Then I saw, rising out of the earth, another wild Beast. It had two horns like those of a lamb, and its voice was like a dragon's. Verse ConceptsSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InHorns In AllegoryCosmic CreaturesTwo Of Body PartsThe False ProphetThe Second Coming

After this, in my vision, I saw a vast throng which no man could number, of men from every nation and of all tribes, and peoples, and languages. They stood in front of the throne and in front of the Lamb, robed in white, holding palm branches in their hands. And they are crying in a loud voice-- ' Salvation be ascribed to our God who is seated on his throne and to the Lamb.'

And I saw no Temple there, for the Lord, our God, the Almighty, and the Lamb are its Temple. The City has no need of 'the sun or the moon to shine upon it, for the Glory of God illuminated it,' and its Lamp was the Lamb.



"John's baptism was a baptism upon repentance," rejoined Paul, "and John told the people (speaking of the 'One Coming; after him) that they should believe in him--that is in Jesus." Verse ConceptsFaith, Necessity OfJohn's BaptismBelieve In Christ!Signs Of RepentanceBaptism





Greet one another with the kiss of love. May God give his peace to you all in your union with Christ. Verse ConceptsGood KissingKissingLove, For One AnotherAgape LoveFriendship And LoveLoving One AnotherBrothers Lovehugs






Since then, God had given them the very same gift as he gave us when we became believers in Jesus Christ the Master--who was I that I could thwart God?" Verse ConceptsConfrontationPeter, The ApostleResistanceStriving With GodGift Of The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit Described As God's GiftBenefits Of Faith In ChristPeople Are The SameGod Giving His Spirit

When Pilate saw that his efforts were unavailing, but that, on the contrary, a riot was beginning, he took some water, and washed his hands in the sight of the crowd, saying as he did so: "I am not answerable for this bloodshed; you must see to it yourselves." Verse ConceptsGesturesTumultCrowdsInnocence, Examples OfResponsibility, Examples OfSymbolsWashingExcitementDisorder Among PeopleResponsibility For Blood ShedJesus Christ, SinlessnessPlea Of Innocence


Then he said 'The God of our ancestors has appointed you to learn his will, and to see the Righteous One, and to hear words from his lips; Verse ConceptsChrist, Character OfPredestination, Of PersonsHearing God's WordKnowing God's WillGod Appointing OthersKnowing FactsRighteousness Of Christ

Which of the Prophets escaped persecution at their hands? They killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One; of whom you, in your turn, have now become the betrayers and murderers-- Verse ConceptsMartyrdom, Examples OfPredictionsPrejudiceProphets, Lives OfRejection Of GodNames And Titles For ChristDenunciationsHanding Over ChristKilling ProphetsPredicting ChristProphets SufferingChrist Was KilledRighteousness Of Christ

While he was still on the Bench, his wife sent this message to him--"Do not have anything to do with that good man, for I have been very unhappy to-day in a dream on account of him." Verse ConceptsInnocence, Examples OfJudgment SeatJudgesWise CouncelSittingSleeplessnessWivesVisions And Dreams In ScriptureChrist, Names ForJudgement SeatLeave Them AloneWife


"Who is this?", to which the crowd replied--"This is the Prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee." Verse ConceptsProphecy, In NtMessianic Titles, The ProphetCrowds Around JesusJesus The ProphetWho He Might Be

"What things do you mean?" asked Jesus. "Why, about Jesus of Nazareth," they answered, "who, in the eyes of God and all the people, was a Prophet, whose power was felt in both his words and actions; Verse ConceptsChrist, Names ForChrist's WorkDoing God's WorksJesus The Prophet





And God placed 'all things under Christ's feet,' and gave him to the Church as its supreme Head; For the Church is Christ's Body, and is filled by him who fills all things everywhere with his presence.





With regard to unmarried women, I have no command from the Master to give you, but I tell you my opinion, and it is that of a man whom the Master in his mercy has made worthy to be trusted. Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, Examples OfOpinionsReceiving God's MercyGod's OrdersBeing Singlevirginity



To those to whom, through the justice of our God and Savior Jesus Christ, there has been granted faith equally privileged with our own, from Simon Peter, a servant and an Apostle of Jesus Christ. Verse ConceptsApostles, Function In Early ChurchGod, Unity OfLettersPeter, The ApostleServanthood, In Life Of BelieversSlavery, SpiritualMaintaining FaithStrong Faith In ChristRighteousness Of ChristSlaves Of GodfairnessservanthoodChrist As The Source Of Faith

And they stoned Stephen, while he cried to the Lord: "Lord Jesus! receive my spirit!" Verse ConceptsKneelingPunishment, Legal Aspects OfSpiritsSpirit, Nature OfThe Spirit Of ManDeath Of The RighteousIntermediate State

So that your conduct may win respect from those outside the Church, and that you may not want for anything. Verse ConceptsConsistencyWork, As Ordained By GodAttitudes Towards ForeignersRespectRespecting Your Bodybehavior




Pilate also had these words written and put up over the cross--'JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS.' Verse ConceptsCrucifixion, Of ChristSarcasmMessianic Titles, King Of The JewsInscriptionsChrist Is King Of IsraelThe Cross

Above his head they fixed the accusation against him written out--'THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.' Verse ConceptsCrucifixion, Of ChristJews, TheNames And Titles For ChristMessianic Titles, King Of The JewsChrist Is King Of Israelaccusationscrucifixion


To the Angel of the Church in Smyrna write:-- "These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died, but is restored to life:-- Verse ConceptsBeginningHistoryPreexistence Of ChristNames And Titles For ChristChurch, Examples OfBeginning And EndWriting LettersChrist Is RisenThe Fact Of Christ's DeathGoing To Church



Moved by the Spirit, Simeon came into the Temple Courts, and, when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the Law, Verse ConceptsCustomChrist, Names ForEntering The TempleFulfilling The LawLed By The SpiritDevout mothers

And had finished their visit; but, when they started to return, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, without their knowing it. Verse ConceptsStaying PutNot Knowing About Christparenthood

Then he charged his disciples not to tell any one that he was the Christ. Verse ConceptsMessiahChrist Concealing ThingsChrist's Orders

But Jesus remained silent, and made no answer. A second time the High Priest questioned him. "Are you," he asked, "the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?" Verse ConceptsSelf ControlSilenceSpeech, Power And Significance OfJesus Christ, Son Of GodChrist, Names ForChrist Being SilentWho Is Jesus?Called Himself The ChristOthers Not AnsweringRiversQuestioning God



Nor Height, nor Depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God revealed in Christ Jesus, our Lord! Verse ConceptsdepthLove, Nature OfChrist, Names ForAgape LoveSpiritual DepthsNothing MissingGod's Love For UsGod's Creation


"What things do you mean?" asked Jesus. "Why, about Jesus of Nazareth," they answered, "who, in the eyes of God and all the people, was a Prophet, whose power was felt in both his words and actions; Verse ConceptsChrist, Names ForChrist's WorkDoing God's WorksJesus The Prophet

"What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are--the Holy One of God!" Verse ConceptsExorcismsGod, Unity OfNazarethNames And Titles For ChristJesus Christ, Holiness OfDestruction Of Satan's WorksWhat Have We In Common?Said To Be The Christ







Jacob of Joseph, the husband of Mary, who was the mother of Jesus, who is called 'Christ'. Verse ConceptsMaryNativity of Jesus ChristJesus BirthRelationships With Boyfriendmums



"Mary!" said Jesus. She turned round, and exclaimed in Hebrew: "Rabboni!" (or, as we should say, 'Teacher'). Verse ConceptsLanguagesRabbi






To the Angel of the Church in Laodicaea write:-- "These are the words of the Unchanging One, 'the Witness faithful and true, the Beginning of the Creation of God':-- Verse ConceptsAttending ChurchAmenRulersWitnessing, Importance OfNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForChrist The BeginningThe Witness Of ChristWriting Letterslukewarm




But one of the Councillors said to me--'Do not weep. The Lion conquered--the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Scion of David--and can therefore open the book with its seven seals.' Verse ConceptsdefeatLions, Figurative Use OfLionsRootsSealsNames And Titles For ChristJesus As Son Of DavidPromised VictorySeven ThingsThe Act Of OpeningOpening DocumentsChrist OvercomingDo Not MournPeople Of JudahLion Of The Tribe Of Judah




May God, the source of all peace, who brought back from the dead him who, 'by virtue of the blood that rendered valid the unchangeable Covenant, is the Great Shepherd of God's Sheep,' Jesus, our Lord-- Verse ConceptsBlood, of Jesus ChristCovenant, the newGod our ShepherdSheepPerfectionChrist, The ShepherdSpiritual PeaceChrist, Names ForThe New CovenantThe Eternal CovenantGod Raising ChristBlood Of The CovenantGod Of PeaceShepherdsThe Blood Of Jesus



to the one God, our Saviour, be ascribed, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, glory, majesty, power, and dominion, as it was before time began, is now, and shall be for all time to come. Amen. Verse ConceptsPoweradorationdominion









May God, the source of all peace, who brought back from the dead him who, 'by virtue of the blood that rendered valid the unchangeable Covenant, is the Great Shepherd of God's Sheep,' Jesus, our Lord-- Verse ConceptsBlood, of Jesus ChristCovenant, the newGod our ShepherdSheepPerfectionChrist, The ShepherdSpiritual PeaceChrist, Names ForThe New CovenantThe Eternal CovenantGod Raising ChristBlood Of The CovenantGod Of PeaceShepherdsThe Blood Of Jesus











But to those who have received the Call, whether Jews or Greeks, Christ, the Power of God and the Wisdom of God! Verse ConceptsGod, Wisdom OfOutsidersThe Call Of GodChrist, Names ForChrist's WisdomThe Gospel To Jew And GentileSpecial RevelationThe power of ChristWisdom

But to those who have received the Call, whether Jews or Greeks, Christ, the Power of God and the Wisdom of God! Verse ConceptsGod, Wisdom OfOutsidersThe Call Of GodChrist, Names ForChrist's WisdomThe Gospel To Jew And GentileSpecial RevelationThe power of ChristWisdom











But Jesus remained silent, and made no answer. A second time the High Priest questioned him. "Are you," he asked, "the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?" Verse ConceptsSelf ControlSilenceSpeech, Power And Significance OfJesus Christ, Son Of GodChrist, Names ForChrist Being SilentWho Is Jesus?Called Himself The ChristOthers Not AnsweringRiversQuestioning God

But Jesus remained silent, and made no answer. A second time the High Priest questioned him. "Are you," he asked, "the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?" Verse ConceptsSelf ControlSilenceSpeech, Power And Significance OfJesus Christ, Son Of GodChrist, Names ForChrist Being SilentWho Is Jesus?Called Himself The ChristOthers Not AnsweringRiversQuestioning God


Meanwhile the people stood looking on. Even the leading men said with a sneer: "He saved others, let him save himself, if he is God's Christ, his Chosen One." Verse ConceptsMockeryNosesMessiahChrist, Names ForDerisionWatching ChristSaid To Be The ChristSaying RepeatedlyMocking ChristSaving Oneselfassertiveness

"Is not this Jesus, Joseph's son," they asked, "whose father and mother we know? How is it that he now says that he has come down from Heaven?" Verse ConceptsSonsChrist Going DownChrist And HeavenWho He Might BeNativity of Jesus ChristMothers And Sons






We have, then, in Jesus, the Son of God, a great High Priest who has passed into the highest Heaven; let us, therefore, hold fast to the Faith which we have professed. Verse ConceptsMelchizedekPriesthood, In NtFaithful, Choose To RemainJesus Christ, PriesthoodChrist, The High PriestNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForHolding FastStanding FirmChrist And Heavenempathy




Then Jesus added: "Have you never read in the Scriptures?-- 'The very stone which the builders despised--Has now itself become the corner-stone; This corner-stone has come from the Lord, And is marvelous in our eyes.' Verse ConceptsBuildingArchitectureGod, The RockMasonsOccupationsSymbolsRejection Of ChristProphecies Concerning ChristSpiritual FoundationsCapstoneBuildersChrist The RockReading The ScripturesScripture SaysWhat God DoesRejectionReading The Bibleconstructionimportance




I am the Living Bread that has come down from Heaven. If any one eats of this Bread, he will live for ever; and the Bread that I shall give is my flesh, which I will give for the Life of the world." Verse ConceptsSpiritual FoodFlesh, Description Ofeternal life, nature ofThe EucharistChrist Going DownEating Christ's BodyLife In ChristChrist And HeavenChrist's LifeJesus As FoodLife Is In ChristBreadCompetition





Is not he the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary, and his brothers James, and Joseph, and Simon, and Judas? Verse ConceptsCraftsmenCarpentersOccupationsWork, As Ordained By GodHumility Of ChristChrist, Names ForChrist's Earthly FamilyWho He Might BeMothers And Sonsnegativity




Since you know that it is from the Master that you will receive the inheritance which will be your recompense. You are serving Christ, the Master. Verse Conceptsdiscipleship, nature ofServing JesusHeaven, Inheritance OfService To GodRiches, SpiritualServants, Working Conditions OfServing ChristReward For WorksServing God

And a man came up to Jesus, and said: "Teacher, what good thing must I do to obtain Immortal life?" Verse ConceptseagernessDrawing Near To ChristSeeking LifeDoing God's WorksDoing GoodEternal lifeeternityman








And the oath shows the corresponding superiority of the Covenant of which Jesus is appointed the surety. Verse ConceptsCovenant, the newGuaranteePast, Thecovenant



And now that the Son of Man has come, eating and drinking, they are saying 'Here is a glutton and a wine-drinker, a friend of tax-gatherers and outcasts!' And yet Wisdom is vindicated by her actions." Verse ConceptsGluttonyGood FriendsFeastingAlcoholdrinking, abstention fromHumiliationTax CollectorsTaxJesus As Son Of ManFellowship With SinnersAccused Of DrunkennessEating And DrinkingJustified By WorksMinistry Of The Son Of ManAlcoholicsvindicationalcoholismdrunkardsJesus Eating










We have, then, in Jesus, the Son of God, a great High Priest who has passed into the highest Heaven; let us, therefore, hold fast to the Faith which we have professed. Verse ConceptsMelchizedekPriesthood, In NtFaithful, Choose To RemainJesus Christ, PriesthoodChrist, The High PriestNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForHolding FastStanding FirmChrist And Heavenempathy


"If you knew of the gift of God," replied Jesus, "and who it is that is saying to you 'Give me some water,' you would have asked him, and he would have given you 'living water'." Verse ConceptsGiftsIgnorance, Of ChristGifts From God, SpiritualBeverages, FigurativeAnswered PromisesSalvation, As A GiftAsking For HelpMan Providing WaterMetaphorical SpringsLife Through ChristGod Giving His SonWho He Might BeKnowing About God's Kingdomthe Gifts of God


He has been clothed in a garment sprinkled with blood; and the name by which he is called is 'The Word of God.' Verse ConceptsBabylonMediationWordsOuter GarmentsClothed With Good ThingsCovered With BloodThe Word Of GodColorThe Blood Of Jesusrevelation


where Jesus, our Forerunner, has entered on our behalf, after being made for all time a High Priest of the order of Melchizedek. Verse ConceptsJesus Christ, Eternity OfJesus Christ, PriesthoodChrist, The High PriestNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForForerunnersMessianic Titles, High PriestIn Order Of Rank











Presently Jesus said to them: "All of you will fall away; for Scripture says--'I will strike down the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.' Verse ConceptsSheep, FigurativeUnfaithfulness, To PeopleInadequate ShepherdingThe Smiting Of JesusScattered Like SheepChrist Would Be KilledJesus Foretelling His Resurrection





He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him: "We have found the Messiah!" (a word which means 'Christ,' or 'Consecrated'.) Verse ConceptsFindingWitnessing, Approaches ToNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForFinding PeopleEvangelismmovement


for that is the meaning of the declaration-- 'Thou art for all time a priest of the order of Melchizedek.' Verse ConceptsJesus Christ, Eternity OfRiversWitnessingpriests







Then Jesus added: "Have you never read in the Scriptures?-- 'The very stone which the builders despised--Has now itself become the corner-stone; This corner-stone has come from the Lord, And is marvelous in our eyes.' Verse ConceptsBuildingArchitectureGod, The RockMasonsOccupationsSymbolsRejection Of ChristProphecies Concerning ChristSpiritual FoundationsCapstoneBuildersChrist The RockReading The ScripturesScripture SaysWhat God DoesRejectionReading The Bibleconstructionimportance

and all drank the same supernatural water, for they used to drink from a supernatural rock which followed them, and that rock was the Christ. Verse ConceptsSpiritual FoodTypes Of ChristOld Testament Events As TypesProvision From RocksChrist The RockChrist's Originfollowing





To the Angel of the Church in Laodicaea write:-- "These are the words of the Unchanging One, 'the Witness faithful and true, the Beginning of the Creation of God':-- Verse ConceptsAttending ChurchAmenRulersWitnessing, Importance OfNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForChrist The BeginningThe Witness Of ChristWriting Letterslukewarm

To Titus, my true Child in our one Faith: May God, the Father, and Christ Jesus, our Savior, bless you and give you peace. Verse ConceptsFellowship, In The GospelUnity, Of God's PeopleThe FaithChildren In The FaithGrace Be To YouThe FatherRelationships And Dating


The very purpose for which Christ died and came back to life was this--that he might be Lord over both the dead and the living. Verse ConceptsGospel, Essence OfPreeminence Of ChristThe Effect Of Christ's DeathChrist Is LordChrist Would RiseLife And DeathLife After DeathRosesLiving For GodLife PurposeJesus Deathrevival

where he ministers in the Sanctuary, in that true Tabernacle set up by the Lord and not by man. Verse ConceptsSanctuaryThe Temple In HeavenThe Tabernacle

which he poured out upon us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior; Verse ConceptsGenerosity, God'sPouringChrist, Names ForSheddingRiches Of GraceWork Ethic


And at once began in the Synagogues to proclaim Jesus as the Son of God. Verse ConceptsHeraldSonsSaid To Be The Christempowerment


and 'a stumbling-block, and a rock which shall prove a hindrance.' They stumble because they do not accept the Message. This was the fate destined for them. Verse ConceptsLibertinismPredestined PlansStumblingAbuse, Of Christian FreedomProphecies Concerning ChristStumbling Over ChristPeople StumblingChrist The RockRoyal Priesthood




For there is a passage of Scripture that runs-- 'See, I am placing in Zion a choice and precious corner-stone; And he who believes in him shall have no cause for shame.' Verse ConceptsCornerstonesConfidence, In ChristdefeatZion, As A SymbolNames And Titles For ChristSpiritual FoundationsCapstoneChrist The RockThe Effects Of FaithNot Put To ShamePreciousScripture SaysDisappointmentpeterzion

Blessing, mercy, and peace will be ours--the gift of God, the Father, and of Jesus Christ, the Father's Son--in a life of truth and love. Verse ConceptsAgape LoveRelationship Of Father And SonPeace To YouMercyFamily LoveGod's GraceTrue LoveFathers LoveMercy And Grace





This will be good and acceptable in the eyes of God, our Savior, Verse ConceptsChrist, Names ForPraying For Others





And they began to accuse him: "This is a man whom we found misleading our people, preventing them from paying taxes to the Emperor, and giving out that he himself is 'Christ, a King.'" Verse ConceptsFalse Accusations, Examples OfClaimsMessiahCaesarChrist, Names ForBeing MisleadCalled Himself The ChristTax To Be Paidtaxes

Get rid entirely of the old leaven, so that you may be like new dough-free from leaven, as in truth you are. For our Passover Lamb is already sacrificed-Christ himself; Verse ConceptsAtonement, in NTAtonement, Types OfLambsMalicePassoverPassover lambSacramentsSin, God's Remedy ForTypesChrist, Types OfShowbreadPurgingAnimal Sacrifices, As A Type Of ChristOld NatureFreshIdentity

Keep before your mind Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David, as told in the Good News entrusted to me; Verse Conceptsevangelism, nature ofCovenant, God's with DavidPast, TheJesus As Son Of DavidRemembering ChristChrist Is RisenJesus DeathFamily Death


Come to Him, then, as to a living stone, rejected, indeed, by men, but in God's eyes choice and precious; Verse ConceptsGod, Suffering OfValuesChrist, Names ForDrawing Near To ChristChrist The RockChrist's LifePrecious


Saul's influence, however, kept steadily increasing, and he confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by the proofs that he gave that Jesus was the Christ. Verse ConceptsAnointing, Of Christevangelism, nature ofGrowthPower, God's SavingChrist, Names ForSpiritual GrowthPreaching ChristProofsSaid To Be The ChristStrong Individualsdamascusempowerment









There was at that time in Jerusalem a man named Simeon, a righteous and devout man, who lived in constant expectation of the Consolation of Israel, and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Verse ConceptsDevout MenRemnantRighteousness, Of BelieversWaitingWaiting On GodWatchfulness, Of BelieversCharacter Of SaintsNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForThe Holy Spirit, And SanctificationGod Has ComfortedPeople Who Did RightDevout motherspiety


So the Son of Man is lord even of the Sabbath." Verse ConceptsLordship, Of Jesus ChristThe Sabbath And Christ




They are singing the song of Moses, the Servant of God, and the song of the Lamb-- 'Great and marvelous are thy deeds, O Lord, our God, the Almighty. Righteous and true are thy ways, Eternal King. Verse ConceptsGod, Righteousness OfGod, Sovereignty OfKingsKingship, DivineMoses, Significance OfServanthood, In Life Of BelieversSongsNames And Titles For ChristThe AlmightyGod Reigning ForeverComposersGod Doing RightDoing RightSlaves Of GodWhat God Does

and 'a stumbling-block, and a rock which shall prove a hindrance.' They stumble because they do not accept the Message. This was the fate destined for them. Verse ConceptsLibertinismPredestined PlansStumblingAbuse, Of Christian FreedomProphecies Concerning ChristStumbling Over ChristPeople StumblingChrist The RockRoyal Priesthood


"What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are--the Holy One of God!" Verse ConceptsExorcismsGod, Unity OfNazarethNames And Titles For ChristJesus Christ, Holiness OfDestruction Of Satan's WorksWhat Have We In Common?Said To Be The Christ



And again, when God brought the First-born into the world, he said-- 'Let all the angels of God bow down before him.' Verse ConceptsFirstbornHeirsWorship, Of God AloneJesus Christ, Worship OfHeaven, Worshiping GodHeaven And AngelsChrist, Names ForWorshipping Christ

They are singing the song of Moses, the Servant of God, and the song of the Lamb-- 'Great and marvelous are thy deeds, O Lord, our God, the Almighty. Righteous and true are thy ways, Eternal King. Verse ConceptsGod, Righteousness OfGod, Sovereignty OfKingsKingship, DivineMoses, Significance OfServanthood, In Life Of BelieversSongsNames And Titles For ChristThe AlmightyGod Reigning ForeverComposersGod Doing RightDoing RightSlaves Of GodWhat God Does

Come to Him, then, as to a living stone, rejected, indeed, by men, but in God's eyes choice and precious; Verse ConceptsGod, Suffering OfValuesChrist, Names ForDrawing Near To ChristChrist The RockChrist's LifePrecious

My Brothers, are you really trying to combine faith in Jesus Christ, our glorified Lord, with the worship of rank? Verse ConceptsequalityChristiansBelieversDeficient FaithChrist's Own GlorygaysRespectTreating OthersBeing GayRespecting AuthorityChristians Being Called Brothers


It is of what has been in existence from the Beginning, of what we have heard, of what we have seen with our eyes, of what we watched reverently and touched with our hands--it is about the Word who is the Life that we are now writing. Verse ConceptsBeginningHearingTouchWitnesses, To Jesus ChristJesus Christ, Eternity OfHearing ChristFrom The BeginningChrist's Lifea new beginningWitnessingevangelizing


As Jesus was passing on from there, he was followed by two blind men, who kept calling out: "Take pity on us, Son of David!" Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus ChristDiseases, Kinds OfMiracles Of ChristTwo Needy MenBe Merciful!Blindnessfollowing


Jesus answered: "Can the bridegroom's friends mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come, when the bridegroom will be parted from them, and they will fast then. Verse ConceptsGuestsMarriage, Between God And His PeopleMarriage, Customs ConcerningTypesWeddingsParables Of ChristNames And Titles For The ChristianChrist Not Always With PeopleNot MourningWedding GuestsThe Brides Wedding DressTaking ChristWho Will FastJesus As A BridegroomFasting





For my eyes have seen the Salvation

On hearing this, Jesus said: "It is not those who are in health that need a doctor, but those who are ill. Verse ConceptsdoctorsHealingSin, Deliverance From GodPhysicianGod As DoctorHealth AchievedMan's NeedsIllnessHelping Those In Need


And there he settled in the town of Nazareth, in fulfillment of these words in the Prophets--'He will be called a Nazarene.' Verse ConceptsGospel, Confirmation OfNazarethChrist's Fulfilment Of ProphecyBranches, Illustrating MessiahScriptures Fulfilled



This man came to Jesus by night, and said to him: "Rabbi, we know that you are a Teacher come from God; for no one could give such signs as you are giving, unless God were with him." Verse ConceptsKnowing God, Nature OfPharisees, Attitudes To Jesus ChristRabbiSignsSigns Of The TimesJesus As Our TeacherGod With ChristSigns Performed By ChristDuring One NightOther People Of GodSpecial Revelation




But do not allow yourselves to be called 'Rabbi,' for you have only one Father, the heavenly Father. Verse ConceptsTeachersNames And Titles For The ChristianBrotherhood





To the Angel of the Church in Laodicaea write:-- "These are the words of the Unchanging One, 'the Witness faithful and true, the Beginning of the Creation of God':-- Verse ConceptsAttending ChurchAmenRulersWitnessing, Importance OfNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForChrist The BeginningThe Witness Of ChristWriting Letterslukewarm

From John, to the seven Churches which are in Roman Asia. Blessing and peace be yours from him who is, and who was, and who shall be, and from the seven Spirits that are before his throne, Verse ConceptsSevenSpiritsNames And Titles For The Holy SpiritProvincesThe Existence Of GodSeven PeopleSeven SpiritsGod In Three PersonsGrace Be To YouThe Fact Of His ComingGoing To Church



They are descended from the Patriarchs; and, as far as his human nature was concerned, from them came the Christ-he who is supreme over all things, God for ever blessed. Amen. Verse ConceptsAmenFlesh, Description OfAncestorsDepravity Of ManDivinity Of ChristPatriarchsJesus Christ, Deity OfNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForEternal PraiseChrist's OriginLife In A Material WorldBless The Lord!Race

Is not he the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother of James, and Joses, and Judas, and Simon? And are not his sisters, too, living here among us?" This proved a hindrance to their believing in him; Verse ConceptsCraftsmenCarpentersArts And Crafts, Types ofSonsRejection Of ChristWork, As Ordained By GodProphecies Concerning ChristChrist, Names ForChrist, Humanity OfChrist's Earthly FamilyStumbling Over ChristWho He Might BeHalf brothersSiblingswoodworking


But one of the Councillors said to me--'Do not weep. The Lion conquered--the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Scion of David--and can therefore open the book with its seven seals.' Verse ConceptsdefeatLions, Figurative Use OfLionsRootsSealsNames And Titles For ChristJesus As Son Of DavidPromised VictorySeven ThingsThe Act Of OpeningOpening DocumentsChrist OvercomingDo Not MournPeople Of JudahLion Of The Tribe Of Judah



'And thou, Bethlehem in Judah's land, Art in no way least among the chief cities of Judah; For out of thee will come a Chieftain- - One who will shepherd my people Israel.'" Verse ConceptsGod, As ShepherdRulersWatchfulness, DivineNames And Titles For ChristChrist Is King Of IsraelUnimportant Things





















When they reached Jerusalem, they went to the upstairs room, where they were staying. There were there Peter, John, James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James. Verse ConceptsStairwaysZealAndrewPrayer MeetingsUpper RoomsGuest Roomszealots

The names of the twelve Apostles are these: First Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James the son of Zebediah, and his brother John; Verse ConceptsPeter, The ApostleTwelve DisciplesDiscipleshipChristmas TreeStruggles In Relationshipzealots

They were Simon (whom Jesus also named Peter), and his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Verse Conceptszealots

So he appointed the Twelve--Peter (which was the name that Jesus gave to Simon), Verse ConceptsPeople Renaming People











He, too, it was who was present at the assembly in the Desert, with the angel who talked to him on Mount Sinai, and with our ancestors, and who received living truths to impart to you. Verse ConceptsAngels as God's servantsMoses, Significance OfAngels, Important EventsLawgiversIsrael In The WildernessAngels Giving The LawAngels As MediatorsThe Law Given Through Moses

































No, but it is to Mount Zion that you have drawn near, the City of the Living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to countless hosts of angels, Verse ConceptsGod, Living And Self sustainingAn Innumerable NumberCityNames And Titles For The ChurchAngels, DescriptionChurch, Titles OfBelonging To HeavenzionThousands Of Angels Worship God



Then, in my vision, I saw the Lamb standing on Mount Zion. With him were a hundred and forty-four thousand men, with his name and the name of his Father written on their foreheads. Verse ConceptsForeheadsGuaranteeZion, As A SymbolWhat Heaven Will Be LikeGlorified SaintsThe Sealing Of The Holy SpiritOne Hundred Thousand And MoreWriting On PeopleFather And Son AlikeRelationship Of Father And SonCalled By God's Name144,000









Then the Apostles returned to Jerusalem from the hill called Olivet, which is about three quarters of a mile from the city. Verse ConceptsSabbath, In NtWeights And Measures, DistancesSabbath Observedzealotswellness

When they had almost reached Jerusalem, having come as far as Bethphage, on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent on two disciples. Verse ConceptsTwo DisciplesChrist SendingDisciples' Movements

So, while Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, his disciples came up to him privately and said: "Tell us when this will be, and what will be the sign of your Coming, and of the close of the age." Verse ConceptsArmageddonLast DaysMountainsPrivacySignsCuriosityEnd Of The WorldPeople Sitting DownSigns Of Christ's ReturnWhen?Christ With His Disciplesend times prophecyInformation AgeThe End Of The WorldSigns Of The End TimesThe Second ComingEnd Timesmath

They then sang a hymn, and went out to the Mount of Olives. Verse ConceptsSingingSongsThose Singing Praisecommunion

During the days, Jesus continued to teach in the Temple Courts, but he went out and spent the nights on the hill called the 'Mount of Olives.' Verse ConceptsEveningUnceasingAlways Being ActiveChrist TeachingEvenings For Jesus And His Disciples




















































Though I speak in the 'tongues' of men, or even of angels, yet have not Love, I have become mere echoing brass, or a clanging cymbal! Verse ConceptsLoveMusical Instruments, types ofFilling PeopleSpiritual Gifts, Importance Of LoveMusical Instruments, Made OfBellsBrassCymbalsMere TalkLanguageFaith Hope And LoveHope And Lovedrums










































Though I speak in the 'tongues' of men, or even of angels, yet have not Love, I have become mere echoing brass, or a clanging cymbal! Verse ConceptsLoveMusical Instruments, types ofFilling PeopleSpiritual Gifts, Importance Of LoveMusical Instruments, Made OfBellsBrassCymbalsMere TalkLanguageFaith Hope And LoveHope And Lovedrums







































the fifth a sardonyx; the sixth a carnelian; the seventh a chrysolite; the eighth a beryl; the ninth a topaz; the tenth a chrysoprase; the eleventh a hyacinth; and the twelfth an amethyst. Verse ConceptsJewelsPrecious StonesFractions, One FifthFractions, One SixthSeventhEight ThingsNine CreaturesTen TimesFifthSixthElevenTwelve Thingsrevelation







He who was seated on it was in appearance like a jasper and a sardius; and 'round the throne there was a rainbow' of the color of an emerald. Verse ConceptsEmeraldsJewelsRainbowsRainSymbolsTheophanyPrecious StonesJewellery And GodAppearances ofThe RainbowColorRainbow


The foundations of the wall of the City were ornamented with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation stone was a jasper; the second a sapphire; the third a chalcedony; the fourth an emerald; Verse ConceptsEmeraldsPrecious StonesFractions, One FourthFirst ThingsSecond ThingThird PersonFourthColorRainbow



He who was seated on it was in appearance like a jasper and a sardius; and 'round the throne there was a rainbow' of the color of an emerald. Verse ConceptsEmeraldsJewelsRainbowsRainSymbolsTheophanyPrecious StonesJewellery And GodAppearances ofThe RainbowColorRainbow




Its brilliance was like that of some very precious stone, like a jasper, transparent as crystal. Verse ConceptsCrystalsRadiancyGlory Of GodPrecious StonesRadiant LivesTransparencyJewellery And GodRainbow



the fifth a sardonyx; the sixth a carnelian; the seventh a chrysolite; the eighth a beryl; the ninth a topaz; the tenth a chrysoprase; the eleventh a hyacinth; and the twelfth an amethyst. Verse ConceptsJewelsPrecious StonesFractions, One FifthFractions, One SixthSeventhEight ThingsNine CreaturesTen TimesFifthSixthElevenTwelve Thingsrevelation






Its brilliance was like that of some very precious stone, like a jasper, transparent as crystal. Verse ConceptsCrystalsRadiancyGlory Of GodPrecious StonesRadiant LivesTransparencyJewellery And GodRainbow






the fifth a sardonyx; the sixth a carnelian; the seventh a chrysolite; the eighth a beryl; the ninth a topaz; the tenth a chrysoprase; the eleventh a hyacinth; and the twelfth an amethyst. Verse ConceptsJewelsPrecious StonesFractions, One FifthFractions, One SixthSeventhEight ThingsNine CreaturesTen TimesFifthSixthElevenTwelve Thingsrevelation

The foundations of the wall of the City were ornamented with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation stone was a jasper; the second a sapphire; the third a chalcedony; the fourth an emerald; Verse ConceptsEmeraldsPrecious StonesFractions, One FourthFirst ThingsSecond ThingThird PersonFourthColorRainbow

the fifth a sardonyx; the sixth a carnelian; the seventh a chrysolite; the eighth a beryl; the ninth a topaz; the tenth a chrysoprase; the eleventh a hyacinth; and the twelfth an amethyst. Verse ConceptsJewelsPrecious StonesFractions, One FifthFractions, One SixthSeventhEight ThingsNine CreaturesTen TimesFifthSixthElevenTwelve Thingsrevelation

the fifth a sardonyx; the sixth a carnelian; the seventh a chrysolite; the eighth a beryl; the ninth a topaz; the tenth a chrysoprase; the eleventh a hyacinth; and the twelfth an amethyst. Verse ConceptsJewelsPrecious StonesFractions, One FifthFractions, One SixthSeventhEight ThingsNine CreaturesTen TimesFifthSixthElevenTwelve Thingsrevelation

When they reached Jerusalem, they went to the upstairs room, where they were staying. There were there Peter, John, James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James. Verse ConceptsStairwaysZealAndrewPrayer MeetingsUpper RoomsGuest Roomszealots

The names of the twelve Apostles are these: First Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James the son of Zebediah, and his brother John; Verse ConceptsPeter, The ApostleTwelve DisciplesDiscipleshipChristmas TreeStruggles In Relationshipzealots

They were Simon (whom Jesus also named Peter), and his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Verse Conceptszealots

So he appointed the Twelve--Peter (which was the name that Jesus gave to Simon), Verse ConceptsPeople Renaming People















You took with you the tabernacle of Moloch and the Star of the god Rephan--the images which you had made to worship. Therefore I will exile you beyond Babylon.' Verse ConceptsFalse GodsBabylon, Israel Exiled ToBabylon, In NtShrinesExile In Prospect









A silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver models of the shrine of Artemis, and so gave a great deal of work to the artisans, Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofCraftsmenSculptureShrinesSilverSkill

When the Recorder had succeeded in quieting the crowd, he said: "Men of Ephesus, who is there, I ask you, who needs to be told that this city of Ephesus is the Warden of the Temple of the great Artemis, and of the statue which fell down from Zeus? Verse ConceptsFalling From Heaven

When they heard this, the men were greatly enraged, and began shouting--"Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!" Verse ConceptsShoutingAngry People