Thematic Bible: Nation
Thematic Bible
Nation » Spiritual » Sins of
Nation » Chastised
Nation » Duty to
But, so that we do not become a hindrance to these [tax collectors], go to the lake and cast in your hook [and line]. Then take the first fish [you catch], open its mouth and you will find a coin [i.e., worth twice the amount of an individual's Temple tax assessment]. Take it and give it [to the tax collectors] for you and me."
Verse Concepts
They answered Him, "Caesar's." Then He replied, "Pay to Caesar whatever belongs to Caesar and pay to God whatever belongs to God."
Verse Concepts
Every person must be submissive to the ruling authorities, for all authorities come from God. And the existence of authorities has been established by God.
Verse Concepts
Remind the people [where you minister] to be in subjection to [civic] rulers, [governmental] authorities, to be obedient [to them], to be prepared for [doing] every good deed,
Verse Concepts
Submit yourselves to every authority set up by people for the Lord's sake. [Submit to] a king as the [highest] authority, or to governors who are appointed by him to punish wrongdoers, and to commend those who do right.
Nation » Periods of peace in the history of israel
Nation » Loyalty to
Nation » Foretold by the prophets
Nation » Spiritual » The righteous cultivate the spirit of
But the [true] wisdom, which is from [God] above, is first of all pure, then peace-loving, patient and easily persuaded. [It is] full of mercy and produces a crop of good deeds; [it is] impartial [or, unwavering] and sincere.
Verse Concepts
[An elder must] not be guilty of just blame, [he must be] the husband of one wife, whose children are believers [Note: The word for "believers" may also be translated "faithful ones" or "trustworthy ones"], who have a reputation for not being wild or disobedient.
Verse Concepts
If it is at all possible, as far as your part is concerned, live peacefully with all people.
Verse Concepts
Actively seek to live in peace with all people. And be dedicated to God, because no one will see God without this.
Verse Concepts
Nation » Spiritual » Rebellion against
In the same way, these people have dreams of committing physically corruptive practices; they reject authority over them [i.e., by both God and men], and speak against glorious [i.e., heavenly] beings.
Verse Concepts
Therefore, the person who resists [these] authorities is opposing what God has ordained. And those who oppose [these authorities] will bring judgment on themselves.
Verse Concepts
Nation » Peace given by God
Nation » Peace of
If it is at all possible, as far as your part is concerned, live peacefully with all people.
Verse Concepts
Actively seek to live in peace with all people. And be dedicated to God, because no one will see God without this.
Verse Concepts
"Salt is good, but if it loses its salty flavor, what will you use to restore it? [i.e., it is difficult to restore the "salt" of sacrificial commitment to God once it is lost]. You should have salt in yourselves [i.e., develop the qualities of preserving, purifying commitment to God], and live peacefully with one another [i.e., instead of in rivalry. See 9:33-34].
Verse Concepts
So then, let us pursue such things that produce peace and things that build one another up [spiritually].
Verse Concepts
Nation » National adversity, prayer in
Nation » Involved in sins of rulers
Nation » Prayer for
Nation » Instances of national peace
Nation » Lamented
Nation » Prayer for peace
First of all, then, I urge you to offer [special] requests, prayers, intercessions [Note: "Intercessions" probably refers to praying on behalf of others], and thanksgivings for all people. [Offer them] for kings and for all people in prominent [governmental] positions, so that we can live a peaceful and quiet life in all reverence [toward God] and respectability [toward people].
Nation » Perish
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Nation » Sins of
Nation » Righteousness exalts
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