Thematic Bible: Of Christ
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He made my tongue like a sharp sword. He hid me in the palm of his hand. He made me like a sharpened arrow and hid me in his quiver.
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Authority » Of Christ
He taught them as one having authority, and not as their scribes.
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Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying: All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
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The people were all amazed and questioned. What is this? What new doctrine is this? He has authority over the unclean spirits, and they obey him.
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And he gave him authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of man.
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Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ
When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. He prayed and heaven was opened.
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Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John.
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Soon Jesus came from Nazareth in the province of Galilee. John baptized Jesus in the Jordan River.
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Bread » Illustrative » Of Christ
For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven. It gives life to the world. They responded: Lord, always give us this bread. Jesus replied: I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will not hunger. The one who puts active faith in me will never thirst.
Christ » Vine name applied to » Of Christ
To those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, it is Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
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The child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom and was blessed by God.
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He went to his own country and taught in the synagogue. They were astonished and asked where this man got this wisdom and these mighty works.
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The Spirit of Jehovah will rest on him. The spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and strength, the spirit of knowledge and respect for Jehovah will be his.
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In him is concealed all the hidden treasures of God's wisdom and knowledge.
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Church » Enemies of » Of Christ
And Herod with his soldiers despised him with contempt, and mocked him. They arrayed him in magnificent apparel. Then they sent him back to Pilate.
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The Jews persecuted Jesus because he did these things on the Sabbath.
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They rose up to drive him out of the city. They led him to the top of the hill where their city was built to throw him down the hill.
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After that Jesus walked in Galilee. He would not walk in Judea because the Jews looked for ways to kill him.
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I know that you are Abraham's seed. Yet you seek to kill me. That is because my word has no place among you.
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They tried again to capture him but he escaped from them.
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Cities of refuge » Illustrative » Of Christ
You have been a refuge to the poor, a refuge to the needy in their distress, a shelter from the rainstorm and a shade from the heat. When the blast of the ruthless was like a winter rainstorm,
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I will say to Jehovah: You are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.
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Commands » Of Christ
He commanded us to preach to the people. We testify that he was ordained by God to be the Judge of the living and the dead.
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Teach them to observe all the things I have commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
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This is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another. He gave us this commandment!
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He that has my commandments, and obeys them loves me. My Father will love the person who loves me. I will love him and disclose myself to him.
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I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another.
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If you love me, you will keep (obey) my commandments!
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If you obey my commandments you will remain in my love. I have obeyed my Father's commandments and remain in his love.
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You are my friends if you do the things that I command you.
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Compassion » Of Christ » Of God
Jehovah said: I have seen how my people are suffering as slaves in Egypt. I have heard them beg for my help because of the way they are being mistreated. I feel sorry for them.
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But he is compassionate. He forgave their sin. He did not destroy them. He restrained his anger many times. He did not display all of his fury.
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For though he sends grief, still he will have pity in the full measure of his love.
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I led them with cords of human kindness, with ties of love. I lifted the yoke from their neck and bent down to feed them.
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he will restore your fortunes. He will have mercy on you and gather you from all the nations of the world where he has scattered you.
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Jehovah the God of their ancestors repeatedly sent messages through his prophets because he wanted to spare his people and his dwelling place.
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But you, O Jehovah, are a compassionate and merciful God. You are patient, always faithful and ready to forgive.
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But after I have taken them away I will have mercy on them. I will bring each nation back to its own land and to its own country.
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You will again have compassion on us. You will tread our iniquities under foot. You will throw all our sins into the depths of the sea.
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Compassion » Of Christ » For the multitude
When he saw the large crowds of people, he was moved with compassion for them. He knew they were distressed and scattered like sheep not having a shepherd.
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He saw the great crowd, had compassion on them, and healed their sick.
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Jesus called his disciples and said: I feel compassion for the people, because they have remained with me now three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, for they might faint on the way.
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Compassion » Of Christ » For the bereaved
When the Lord saw her he had sympathy for her. Do not cry, he said.
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Jesus wept.
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Compassion » Of Christ » For the unfortunate
Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Now they could see! So they followed him.
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Compassion » Of Christ » For jerusalem
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you kill the prophets and stone the messengers who are sent to you! How often I wanted to gather your children together, even as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings. But you were not willing!
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Compassion » Of Christ » For the leper
Moved with compassion Jesus touched him. I want to, he said. Be healed!
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Confession » Of Christ
I tell you, every one who confesses me before men; the Son of man will also confess him before the angels of God.
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I baptize you with water because of your repentance. He that comes after me is mightier than I. He will baptize you with Holy Spirit and fire. I am not even good enough to carry his sandals.
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I want you to understand that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed. And no person can say, Jesus is the Lord, except by the Holy Spirit.
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Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives with him, and he with God.
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Here is how you know the Spirit of God, every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ came in the flesh is from God. Every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist that you heard was coming and now it is already in the world.
Many of the rulers believed in him, although they did not confess their faith because of the Pharisees, for they would be expelled from the synagogue. They loved the glory from men more than the glory from God.
Not everyone who calls me Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven. He who does the will of my Father in heaven will enter. Many will say to me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?' I will say to them, 'I never knew you. Depart from me, you workers of evil.'
I will tell my heavenly Father about everyone who confesses me (witnesses to others about me) before men. I will deny, before my heavenly Father, anyone who denies me before men.
John spoke about him and declared: He is the one I said would come after me. He is greater than I am because he lived before me. Out of the fullness of his undeserved kindness he gives us one blessing after another. The law came through Moses. Loving-kindness and truth came through Jesus Christ. read more.
No man has ever seen God. The only begotten God-like one who is closest to the Father (in the bosom of the Father) tells us about him. (Psalm 8:5)
No man has ever seen God. The only begotten God-like one who is closest to the Father (in the bosom of the Father) tells us about him. (Psalm 8:5)
The parents said these things because they feared the Jews. The Jews had agreed that if any man should confess him to be Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue. So the parents said: Ask him, he is of age. So they called the man that was blind a second time, and said to him: Give glory to God. We know that this man is a sinner. read more.
He answered: I do not know if he is a sinner. One thing I know, I was blind and now I see. They asked: What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes? He answered them: I told you before and you did not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Would you also become his disciples? Then they spoke abusively to him: You are his disciple! We are disciples of Moses. We know that God spoke to Moses. As for this man we do not know where he is from. The man answered: This certainly is a marvel that you do not know where he is from and yet he opened my eyes. We know that God does not listen to sinners. If any man respects God and does his will, God listens to him. Since the world began no one ever heard of a man opening the eyes of someone born blind. If this man were not from God, he could do nothing. They answered: You were born in sin and you teach us? Then they threw him out. Jesus heard that they threw him out. He found him and said: Do you believe in the Son of God? He answered: Who is he Lord that I may believe in him? Jesus replied: You both see and hear him for he speaks with you. Lord I believe, he said. And he bowed down to him.
He answered: I do not know if he is a sinner. One thing I know, I was blind and now I see. They asked: What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes? He answered them: I told you before and you did not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Would you also become his disciples? Then they spoke abusively to him: You are his disciple! We are disciples of Moses. We know that God spoke to Moses. As for this man we do not know where he is from. The man answered: This certainly is a marvel that you do not know where he is from and yet he opened my eyes. We know that God does not listen to sinners. If any man respects God and does his will, God listens to him. Since the world began no one ever heard of a man opening the eyes of someone born blind. If this man were not from God, he could do nothing. They answered: You were born in sin and you teach us? Then they threw him out. Jesus heard that they threw him out. He found him and said: Do you believe in the Son of God? He answered: Who is he Lord that I may believe in him? Jesus replied: You both see and hear him for he speaks with you. Lord I believe, he said. And he bowed down to him.
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Then Philip began at the same Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus. On their way, they came to a body of water and the eunuch said, See, here is water. What prevents me from getting baptized? Philip said: If you believe with all your heart, you may. He answered: I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
Paul devoted himself exclusively to preaching when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia. He witnessed to the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah.
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Paul said: John baptized with the baptism of repentance. He told the people they should believe in Jesus, the one who came after John. When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and have active faith in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes for righteousness. And with the mouth one declares for salvation. The scripture says: No one believing on him shall be disappointed. (Isaiah 28:16)
If we say we have fellowship with him and walk in the darkness, we lie, and do not live (practice) the truth.
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He who says: I know him, and does not obey his commandments is a liar! The truth is not in him.
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Corner-stone » Figurative » Of Christ
The scriptures say: I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, chosen and precious (Isaiah 28:16). He who believes in him will not be disappointed (shamed).
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The stone that the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all.
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Jesus said to them: Have you read the Scriptures, 'The stone the builders rejected has been made the chief cornerstone of the building. This was Jehovah's doing, and it is wonderful in our eyes.' (Isaiah 28:16)
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This is the stone that was rejected by you builders. It became the chief corner stone.
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Therefore this is what The Sovereign Lord Jehovah says: Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation. It is a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; whoever believes will not act hastily.
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You are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets. Christ Jesus is the chief corner stone.
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No other foundation can be laid than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
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Have you not read this Scripture: 'The stone the builders rejected was made the chief corner stone.' (Psalm 118:22, 23)
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He looked at them and asked what does the scripture mean: The stone that the builders rejected the same was made the head of the corner?
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Disciples » Of Christ » Call of to special work
He saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus, seated at the place where taxes were collected. He said to him: Come with me. And he got up and went with him.
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Jesus said: Follow me and I will teach you to catch people.
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Jesus called them and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and went with Jesus.
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The next day he called his disciples to choose from them twelve, whom he named apostles (ambassadors) (messengers):
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The next day he was reminded to go into Galilee. There he found Philip. Jesus said to him, Follow me.
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The Lord said: 'Go! I will send you far away to the people of the nations.'
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Disciples » Of Christ » Names of
When they entered the city they went to the upper chamber where they were staying. Included were Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealous one, and Judas the son of James.
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The following are the names of the twelve apostles (ambassadors of the good news) (messengers): first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;
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Simon, whom he also named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip and Bartholomew,
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The twelve included Simon whom he surnamed Peter,
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Divinity » Of Christ » Testimony of the apostles
The secret of godliness is great and it is without controversy. 'He (Jesus Christ) was manifested (revealed) in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, and seen by angels. He preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, and received up in glory.'
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He is the image (likeness) (representation) of the invisible God. He is the firstborn (Greek: prototokos: childbirth, offspring) of all creation.
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Simon Peter answered: You are the Christ, the Son of the living God!
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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was like God (God-like). The same was in the beginning with God.
He was declared to be the Son of God with power through the Spirit of Holiness, by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord.
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The forefathers belong to them from whom came the Christ according to the flesh. God who is over all is blessed forever. Amen.
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The fullness of divine nature lives in Christ's bodily form. (Greek: theotes: essence and nature of God) (Only the Son of God could have divine attributes, the inherited qualities from the Father)
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The blessed and only Potentate (Sovereign) (Authority) will make him appear in his own appointed time. For he is the King of kings and Lord of lords.
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God's Son is the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his being. He sustains all things by his powerful word. After Jesus purged our sins, he sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high.
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He has on his garment and on his thigh a name written, King of Kings and Lord of Lords!
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Divinity » Of Christ » His own words
Soon the Son of man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God. They all asked: Are you the Son of God? He said to them: You say that I am.
The Father and I are one (united in purpose).
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If I am not doing the works of my Father, do not believe me. But if I do them and you do not believe me, believe the works! That way you may know and understand that the Father is with me, and I am with the Father.
He that sees me sees (perceives) (discerns) (experiences) the one who sent me.
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If you had known me, you would have perceived my Father also. From now on you understand him and have experienced him. Philip said: Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us. Jesus responded: Have I been with you so long a time and you do not know me Philip? He who has seen me has discerned (experienced) (perceived) the Father. And you say, show us the Father? read more.
Do you not believe that I am with the Father and that the Father is with me? The words I say to you are not from me, but the Father dwells with me and does his works.
Do you not believe that I am with the Father and that the Father is with me? The words I say to you are not from me, but the Father dwells with me and does his works.
All the things the Father has are mine. That is why I said [the Spirit] takes what I have and declares it to you.
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Divinity » Of Christ » The father bears witness
While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them. A voice came out of the cloud, saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.
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Then a voice from heaven said: This is my Son whom I love and whom I have approved.
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There is another who testifies about me. I know that his evidence about me is true.
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The Father who sent me testifies about me. You have not heard his voice nor seen him at any time.
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I testify about myself and the Father who sent me testifies about me.
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If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater. The witness of God is this, that he gave witness concerning his Son.
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Exaltation » Of Christ » Of God
O Jehovah, you are my God. I will exalt you and I will praise your name! You have done wonderful things with plans formed of old. You are faithful and true.
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Jehovah is exalted, for he dwells on high. He will fill Zion with justice and righteousness.
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Arise O Jehovah be exalted in your strength. We will sing to praise your power.
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The princes of the people have assembled as the people of the God of Abraham. For the rulers (shields) (protectors) of the earth belong to God! He has ascended to the heights.
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Be exalted, O God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.
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Exalt Jehovah our God and worship at his footstool! (Isaiah 66:1) He is holy.
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Be exalted, O God, above the heavens: and your glory above all the earth.
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You are my God, and I give you thanks. I will proclaim your greatness.
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In that day you will say: Give thanks to Jehovah, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.
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Face » Of Christ » His personal appearance figuratively described
I watched as thrones were placed. The ANCIENT OF DAYS sat on one throne. His clothing was white as snow. His hair was like pure wool. His throne was like fiery flames, and the wheels on it were like burning fire.
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You are the most handsome of men. You are an eloquent speaker. God has blessed you forever.
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His mouth is very sweet: yes, he is altogether handsome. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
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There were many who were appalled at him and his appearance was disfigured beyond that of any man and his form marred beyond human likeness.
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He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him. Nothing in his appearance will make us desire him.
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While they watched, Jesus' appearance changed (transformed) (transfigured) in their presence. His face was as bright as the sun and his clothes became as white as the light.
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His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were like a flame of fire.
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He who sat there had the appearance of jasper and sardius stones. A rainbow that looked like an emerald surrounded the throne.
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Faithfulness » Of Christ
This means that he had to become like his brothers in every way, in order to be their faithful and merciful High Priest in his service to God, in order to offer a propitiatory sacrifice (pay atonement) (to make reconciliation) for the sins of the people.
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And from Jesus Christ, who is the Faithful Witness, and the firstborn from the dead, and the Ruler of the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and released us from our sins by his blood.
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But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
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Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering, for he is faithful that promised.
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Faithful is he who calls you. He will also make it happen.
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If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny himself.
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I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse; and he who sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war.
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Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of Christ
A fountain for sin and for uncleanness will be opened for the house of David.
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Fulness » Of Christ
The fullness of divine nature lives in Christ's bodily form. (Greek: theotes: essence and nature of God) (Only the Son of God could have divine attributes, the inherited qualities from the Father)
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Out of the fullness of his undeserved kindness he gives us one blessing after another.
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He (God) put all things in subjection under his feet, and made him head over all things to the congregation, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills (accomplishes) (completes) all in all.
until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full-grown (mature) man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.
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It was the good pleasure of the Father that in him all the fullness should dwell.
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Gates » Illustrative » Of Christ
I am the door. If any man enters through me he will be saved. He will go in and out and find pasture.
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Genealogies » Of Christ » Given
The list of ancestors of Jesus Christ, descendant of David and Abraham: Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. Judah and Tamar were the father and mother of Perez and Zerah. Perez was the father of Hezron, Hezron the father of Ram, read more.
Ram the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon. Salmon and Rahab were the father and mother of Boaz. Boaz and Ruth were the father and mother of Obed. Obed was the father of Jesse, Jesse the father of King David. David and Uriah's wife Bath-sheba were the father and mother of Solomon. Solomon was the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, Abijah the father of Asa, Asa the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, Joram the father of Uzziah, Uzziah the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah. Josiah was the father of Jechoniah and his brothers. They lived at the time when the people were exiled to Babylon. After the exile to Babylon, Jechoniah became the father of Shealtiel. Shealtiel was the father of Zerubbabel, Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, Eliakim the father of Azor, Azor the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, Achim the father of Eliud, Eliud the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob. Jacob was the father of Joseph, who was the husband of Mary. Mary was the mother of Jesus, who is called Christ (the Anointed). So there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen generations from David until the exile to Babylon, fourteen generations from the exile until the Messiah.
Ram the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon. Salmon and Rahab were the father and mother of Boaz. Boaz and Ruth were the father and mother of Obed. Obed was the father of Jesse, Jesse the father of King David. David and Uriah's wife Bath-sheba were the father and mother of Solomon. Solomon was the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, Abijah the father of Asa, Asa the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, Joram the father of Uzziah, Uzziah the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah. Josiah was the father of Jechoniah and his brothers. They lived at the time when the people were exiled to Babylon. After the exile to Babylon, Jechoniah became the father of Shealtiel. Shealtiel was the father of Zerubbabel, Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, Eliakim the father of Azor, Azor the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, Achim the father of Eliud, Eliud the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob. Jacob was the father of Joseph, who was the husband of Mary. Mary was the mother of Jesus, who is called Christ (the Anointed). So there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen generations from David until the exile to Babylon, fourteen generations from the exile until the Messiah.
When Jesus began to teach he was about thirty years old. Jesus was the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, read more.
the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda, the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri, the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er, the son of Jesus, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Symeon, the son of Judas, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonam, the son of Eliakim, the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Salmon, the son of Nahshon, the son of Amminadab, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah, the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor, the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan, the son of Enos, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the Son of God.
the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda, the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri, the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er, the son of Jesus, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Symeon, the son of Judas, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonam, the son of Eliakim, the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Salmon, the son of Nahshon, the son of Amminadab, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah, the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor, the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan, the son of Enos, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the Son of God.
Genealogies » Of Christ » Prove his descent from judah
It is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, a tribe with reference to which Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.
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Gentleness » Of Christ
Now I Paul myself entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward you.
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He tends his flock like a shepherd. He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart. He gently leads those that have young.
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Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me. I am meek (mild) and humble in heart. You will have a restful life,
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Grace » Of Christ » Riches of
My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
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So in the ages to come he, with Christ Jesus, might show the exceeding (surpassing) (exceptional) riches of his grace with kindness toward us.
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In him we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.
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He poured Spirit out upon us richly, through Jesus Christ our Savior.
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In that way he could make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy that he had prepared in advance for glory.
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Do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and long-suffering? Do you not know that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?
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The grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love in Christ Jesus.
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Grace » Of Christ » Salvation by
being justified freely by his grace (as a gift) through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
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We believe we are saved through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, as they also are.
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even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ. For by grace (loving-kindness) you have been saved.
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But the two are not the same, because God's gift (spiritual endowment) is not like Adam's sin. It is true that many people died because of the sin of that one man. But God's grace is much greater, and so is his gift to so many people through the loving-kindness of the one man, Jesus Christ.
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If it is by grace then it is no longer on the basis of works. Otherwise grace is not grace (undeserved kindness). But if it is of works then it is not by grace. Otherwise works are no longer works.
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For the grace (divine influence) of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all men,
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Being justified by his grace (loving kindness), we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
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Grace » Of Christ » Bestows unmerited favours
not by works done in righteousness, which we did, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration (restoration) (spiritual rebirth) and renewing (renovation) of the Holy Spirit.
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For this reason it is by faith that it may be according to grace (divine influence) (loving-kindness). The promise may be sure to all descendants! This is not only to that which is of the law, but to that also which is by the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all.
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It is not because you have been living right or because you are so honest that you enter to take possession of their land. It is because these people are so wicked that Jehovah your God is forcing them out of your way. It is also because Jehovah wants to confirm the promise he swore to your fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
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O my God, incline your ear, and hear! Open your eyes, and behold our desolations and the city that is called by your name. We do not present our supplications before you because of our righteous merits, but according to your many mercies.
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So then it does not depend on mans will or effort, but on God who shows mercy.
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Grace » Of Christ » Sufficient for all human needs
He told me: My grace is sufficient for you for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore, I would rather glory in my infirmities (frailities), that the power of Christ may rest upon me (cover me like a tent) (descend upon me) (abide with me). (Isaiah 40:29-31)
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But unto each one of us grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
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Grace » Of Christ » The source of power
You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace (loving-kindness) that is in Christ Jesus.
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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
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Grace » Of Christ » Exhibited in childhood
The child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom and was blessed by God.
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The law came through Moses. Loving-kindness and truth came through Jesus Christ.
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Grace » Of Christ » Manifested in self-sacrifice
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
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Grace » Of Christ » Bestowed upon sinful men
I thank him that enabled me and counted me faithful, appointing me to his service, Christ Jesus our Lord. I was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and a violent aggressor. I was shown mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
God, greatness of » Of Christ
Therefore I will give him a portion among the great. He will divide the spoils with the strong. This is because he poured out his life unto death. He was numbered with the transgressors. He bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
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Who is this coming from Bozrah in Edom with his clothes stained bright red? Who is this dressed in splendor, going forward with great strength? It is I, Jehovah! I am coming to announce my victory. I am powerful enough to save you!
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I say to you, one greater than the Temple is here.
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The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation. She will condemn them for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the Wisdom of Solomon and one greater than Solomon is here now.
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For this reason God highly exalted him, and gave to him the name that is above every name, (Relative authority given by Jehovah God, the Father to His Son) (Philipians 2:11) that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things on earth and things under the earth,
The Heart » Illustrative » Of Christ
(The Shulamite) Make haste, my beloved, and be like a gazelle or a young stag upon the mountains of spices.
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My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Behold, he stands behind our wall, he looks through the windows, gazing through the lattice.
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Hatred » Examples of » Of Christ
If the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated you.
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They were all very angry and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus.
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His citizens hated him. They sent a spokesman to him saying we do not want this man to rule us.
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The world has no reason to hate you. But it hates me because I testify that its works are evil.
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This took place that the word written in the Law may be fulfilled: They hated me without a cause.
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When the chief priests and officers saw him, they cried out: Impale him! Impale him! Pilate replied: Take him yourselves, and impale him for he has committed no crime!
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Head » Illustrative » Of Christ
He (God) put all things in subjection under his feet, and made him head over all things to the congregation,
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not holding fast to the head, from whom all the body, being supplied and knit together through the joints and bands, grows with the growth from God.
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I would have you know, that the head (authority) of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.
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Highways » Illustrative » Of Christ
Jesus proclaimed: I am the way, the truth, and the life! No one comes to the Father except through me.
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Humility » Of Christ » General references to
Then he poured water into the basin and washed the disciples' feet. He wiped them with the towel he was wearing.
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Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king comes to you! He is righteous having salvation. He is humble, and riding upon an ass, even upon a colt the son of a she ass.
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Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me. I am meek (mild) and humble in heart. You will have a restful life,
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For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
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He obtained the appearance as a man, humbled himself, and became obedient even to death, yes, death on the stake.
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Judgment-seat » Of Christ
Why do you judge your brother? Why do you look down on your brother with contempt? We will all stand before the judgment seat of God (Theos).
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Knowledge » Of Christ
I count all things to be loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. I suffered the loss of all things. Yet I count them as refuse (garbage) (dung) that I may gain Christ.
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Lions » Illustrative » Of Christ
One of the elders said to me: Do not weep; the Lion of the tribe of Judah of the Root of David has succeeded in opening the book and removing the seven seals.
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Man » Of Christ » Natural, the
for if you live according to flesh, you are about to die. If by the Spirit, you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
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He that sows to his own flesh will harvest corruption of the flesh. But he that sows to the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit.
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The entire world, the desire of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of material wealth, is not from the Father, but is from the world.
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I know that good does not live in my human nature. For even though the desire to do good is in me, I am not able to do it.
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Thanks to God, through our Lord Jesus Christ! So then I can serve God's law only with my mind, while my human nature serves the law of sin.
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Those influenced by the sinful flesh cannot please God.
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For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh. These are in opposition to one another that you may not do the things that you would.
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Mercifulness » Of Christ
He turned and rebuked them.
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Mind » Of Christ
Have this attitude (mind-set) (understanding) (mental state) in you that was also in Christ Jesus.
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Who has understood the mind of Jehovah, or has instructed him, as his counselor? (Isaiah 40:13) But we do have the mind (purpose) (feelings) (thoughts) (understanding) of Christ.
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Since Christ suffered physically for us, you too must strengthen yourselves with the same way of thinking that he had. Whoever suffers physically has ceased from sin.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Feeding the five thousand
Evening came and the disciples approached Jesus and said: This place is desolate. Send the people away so they may go to the villages and buy themselves food.
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Then he looked up to heaven and blessed the food. He took the five loaves and the two fishes, and broke the loaves into pieces and gave them to his disciples. He also divided the two fishes. He gave the food to his disciples to serve to the people.
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As the day wore on the twelve came to him and said: Send the people away, that they may go into the villages and country nearby to find lodging and get food, for we are here in a lonely place.
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Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming to him. He asked Philip: Where will we buy enough bread to feed them?
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Miracles » Of Christ » Walking on the sea
Just before morning, Jesus walked to them on the water.
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When they saw him walking on the sea they thought it was a spirit (an illusion) and screamed.
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They rowed about four miles and saw Jesus walking on the sea. He came close to the boat. They were afraid.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Lunatic child
After they came down from the mountain a large crowd met him.
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When they approached the people, a man fell to his knees before him, saying:
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The spirit cried out and shook the child violently. It came out and the child became like a dead person. Most of them said: He is dead.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Peter's mother-in-law healed
Jesus went to Peter's house. He saw his wife's mother lying sick of a fever.
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He took her by the hand and helped her sit up. The fever suddenly left. So she got up and prepared a meal for them.
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He left the synagogue and went to Simon's house. Simon's mother in law was suffering with a great fever. They asked him to help her.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Raising of jairus' daughter
While he was speaking, an official came and paid him respect. He said: By now my daughter must be dead. Come and lay your hand on her and she will live.
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Immediately the twelve-year old girl rose up and walked. And they were promptly amazed with a great amazement.
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Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue came to Jesus. He fell down at Jesus' feet and implored him to come to his house.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Tempest stilled
He said to them: Why are you afraid, you of little faith? Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea. Suddenly there was a great calm.
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They awoke him saying: Master, Master, we parish! He rebuked the wind and the raging of the water and there was calm.
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He awoke from sleep and commanded the wind and sea. He commanded the sea to be at peace and rest. And he commanded the wind to go down and there was a great calm.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Issue of blood
A woman who had a hemorrhage (chronic flow of blood) for twelve years came behind him. She touched the border of his garment.
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There was a woman who had an issue of blood twelve years.
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There was a woman having an issue of blood twelve years. She spent all her money on physicians, and could not be healed by any.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Demoniacs of gadara
When he arrived at the other side of the lake in the country of the Gadarenes two men possessed by demons came to him from out of the tombs. They were extremely violent, so no man could pass by that way.
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They traveled to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gerasenes.
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They arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is near Galilee.
Miracles » Of Christ » Cleansing the leper
He reached out his hand and touched him, saying: I want to. Be made clean. Right away his leprosy was cleansed.
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Moved with compassion Jesus touched him. I want to, he said. Be healed!
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He stretched forth his hand and touched him, saying: I want to, be made clean. Immediately the leprosy departed from him.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Withered hand
There he saw a man who had a withered hand. They asked him if it is lawful to heal on the Sabbath day? They wanted to accuse him.
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He entered the Synagogue again. There was a man there whose hand was withered.
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He entered into the synagogue on the Sabbath and taught. There was a man there whose right hand was withered.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Paralytic
A man on a bed, a paralytic, was brought to Jesus. Seeing their faith Jesus said to the sick man: Have courage; your sins are forgiven.
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Men came to him carrying a paralyzed man.
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Men brought a man on a bed. He was paralyzed. They tried to bring him in and lay him before Jesus.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Blind men
They arrived at Jericho. He left there with his disciples and a large crowd. A blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the side of the road.
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Jesus left that place and walked along the road. Two blind men followed him. They shouted: Have mercy on us, Son of David!
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Two blind men sitting by the side of the road heard Jesus pass by and cried out: Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son of David!
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Miracles » Of Christ » Demoniac
Someone possessed with a demon, blind and dumb was brought to him. He healed him and the dumb man spoke and could see.
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Next, a dumb man possessed with a demon was brought to him.
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He cast out a demon from a dumb man. When the demon left the man he spoke and the crowds were astonished.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Daughter of syrophenician
A woman whose little daughter had an evil spirit heard about Jesus. She went to him and bowed down.
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A woman of Canaan came crying and saying: Have pity on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is greatly troubled with an unclean spirit.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Feeding the four thousand
Jesus called his disciples and said: I feel compassion for the people, because they have remained with me now three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, for they might faint on the way.
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After eating they picked up seven baskets full of food.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Centurion's servant
When he entered Capernaum, a centurion (captain of one hundred men) approached him.
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A centurion's servant, who was highly regarded by him, was sick and at the point of death.
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Miracles » Of Christ » His resurrection
He is not here. He has arisen! Remember how he spoke to you when he was yet in Galilee.
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No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down voluntarily. I have authority (jurisdiction) (right) to lay it down, and I have authority to take it again. I have received this commandment from my Father.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Demoniac in the synagogue
The evil spirit shook the man hard, gave a loud scream, and came out of him.
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Jesus rebuked him, saying: Be quiet and come out of him. When the demon had thrown him down in front of them, he came out of him without harming him.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Cursing the fig tree
He saw a fig tree along the side of the road. He went to it and saw nothing on it but leaves. He told it: You will not bare fruit from this time forward, forever. Immediately the fig tree became dry and dead.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Tribute money
They arrived at Capernaum. The collectors of the two-drachma tax asked Peter: Does your master make payment of the Temple tax?
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Miracles » Of Christ » Lazarus raised
A man named Lazarus was sick. He lived at Bethany where his sisters Mary and Martha lived. This is the same Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair. It was her brother Lazarus who was sick. The sisters therefore sent for the Lord, They said: The one for whom you have great affection is sick. read more.
When Jesus heard it he said: This sickness will not end in death. It is for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified by it. Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. When he heard the news he stayed where he was for two days. After this he said to the disciples: Let us go to Judea again. The disciples said: Rabbi, the Jews were seeking to stone you and you go there? Jesus answered: Are there not twelve hours in the day? If a man walks in the day he does not stumble because he sees the light of this world. But if a man walk in the night, he stumbles, because the light is not in him. Then he told them: Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep. I go to wake him out of sleep. The disciples said, Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he would recover. Jesus spoke of his death. They thought he spoke of taking rest in sleep. Then Jesus said plainly: Lazarus is dead! I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, for it will help you believe. Let us go to him. Thomas, who is called Didymus, said to his fellow disciples: Let us also go that we may die with him. When Jesus arrived he found Lazarus had been in the grave four days. Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles away. Many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to console them about their brother. Martha went out to meet Jesus and Mary sat in the house. Martha said to Jesus: Lord if you had been here my brother would not have died. Even now I know that what ever you ask of God he will give it to you. Jesus replied: Your brother will rise again. Martha exclaimed: I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day. Jesus said: I am the resurrection and the life. He who puts active faith in me will live, even if he dies. Whoever lives and puts active faith in me will never die. Do you believe this? She said: Yes Lord, I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God who is to come into the world. After she said this she went away and secretly called her sister Mary. She said: The teacher is here and calls you. Mary got up quickly and went to him. (Now Jesus had not yet arrived at the village and was still at the place where Martha met him.) The Jews were with her in the house, consoling her. They saw Mary get up quickly and leave. So they followed her, supposing that she was going to the tomb to weep there. When Mary saw Jesus she fell down at his feet. She said: Lord; if you had been here my brother would not have died. Jesus groaned in his spirit and was troubled when he saw her weeping and the Jews who came with her weeping. He asked: Where have you laid him? They answered: Come and see Lord. Jesus wept. The Jews therefore said: Look how deeply he loved him! Some of them said: This man opened the eyes of the blind. Could he have prevented this man from dying? Again Jesus groaned in himself. He went to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid against it. Jesus said: Take away the stone. Martha, the sister of the dead man said: Lord by now the body has decayed for he has been dead four days. Jesus said to her: Did I not say that if you believe you shall see the glory of God? So they took away the stone. Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said: Father, I thank you that you hear me. I knew that you always hear me. But because of the crowd that stands here I said it, that they may believe that you did send me. After he finished he cried out loud: Lazarus, come out! He that was dead came out. He was bound hand and foot with grave-clothes and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus commanded them: Unwrap him and let him go.
When Jesus heard it he said: This sickness will not end in death. It is for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified by it. Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. When he heard the news he stayed where he was for two days. After this he said to the disciples: Let us go to Judea again. The disciples said: Rabbi, the Jews were seeking to stone you and you go there? Jesus answered: Are there not twelve hours in the day? If a man walks in the day he does not stumble because he sees the light of this world. But if a man walk in the night, he stumbles, because the light is not in him. Then he told them: Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep. I go to wake him out of sleep. The disciples said, Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he would recover. Jesus spoke of his death. They thought he spoke of taking rest in sleep. Then Jesus said plainly: Lazarus is dead! I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, for it will help you believe. Let us go to him. Thomas, who is called Didymus, said to his fellow disciples: Let us also go that we may die with him. When Jesus arrived he found Lazarus had been in the grave four days. Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles away. Many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to console them about their brother. Martha went out to meet Jesus and Mary sat in the house. Martha said to Jesus: Lord if you had been here my brother would not have died. Even now I know that what ever you ask of God he will give it to you. Jesus replied: Your brother will rise again. Martha exclaimed: I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day. Jesus said: I am the resurrection and the life. He who puts active faith in me will live, even if he dies. Whoever lives and puts active faith in me will never die. Do you believe this? She said: Yes Lord, I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God who is to come into the world. After she said this she went away and secretly called her sister Mary. She said: The teacher is here and calls you. Mary got up quickly and went to him. (Now Jesus had not yet arrived at the village and was still at the place where Martha met him.) The Jews were with her in the house, consoling her. They saw Mary get up quickly and leave. So they followed her, supposing that she was going to the tomb to weep there. When Mary saw Jesus she fell down at his feet. She said: Lord; if you had been here my brother would not have died. Jesus groaned in his spirit and was troubled when he saw her weeping and the Jews who came with her weeping. He asked: Where have you laid him? They answered: Come and see Lord. Jesus wept. The Jews therefore said: Look how deeply he loved him! Some of them said: This man opened the eyes of the blind. Could he have prevented this man from dying? Again Jesus groaned in himself. He went to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid against it. Jesus said: Take away the stone. Martha, the sister of the dead man said: Lord by now the body has decayed for he has been dead four days. Jesus said to her: Did I not say that if you believe you shall see the glory of God? So they took away the stone. Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said: Father, I thank you that you hear me. I knew that you always hear me. But because of the crowd that stands here I said it, that they may believe that you did send me. After he finished he cried out loud: Lazarus, come out! He that was dead came out. He was bound hand and foot with grave-clothes and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus commanded them: Unwrap him and let him go.
Miracles » Of Christ » Heals woman with the spirit of infirmity
A woman had an evil spirit that kept her sick for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not stand straight.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Malchus healed
Jesus said: Do not do any more of this. Then he touched his ear and healed him.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Ten lepers
Entering a village he met ten men suffering from a dreaded skin disease.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Second drought of fishes
He said: Cast the net on the right side of the boat and you will find fish. They cast it and they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Raising the widow's son
After that he, his disciples and a great crowd went to a city called Nain.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Deaf and dumb healed
Jesus took him aside from the crowd privately, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spat, and touched his tongue.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Man with dropsy
There was in his presence a man who had the dropsy (swollen arms and legs).
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Miracles » Of Christ » Nobleman's son
Jesus returned to Cana of Galilee where he turned the water into wine. There was a nobleman whose son was sick at Capernaum.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Blind man
He saw a man who was blind from birth.
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He held the blind man's hand and led him out of the village. Then he spit on his eyes and laid his hands on him. He asked him: Do you see?
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Miracles » Of Christ » Water changed to wine
The master of the feast did not know about the water turned into wine. He tasted it and called the bridegroom.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Impotent man healed
A man who had an infirmity for thirty-eight years was present.
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Miracles » Of Christ » Draught of fishes
When they did this they caught a large number of fish and their nets were breaking.
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Mocking » Of Christ » Of good men
Elisha left Jericho to go to Bethel. On the way some boys came out of a town and taunted and made fun of him. They shouted: Get out of here, baldy!
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Others mockingly said: These men are full of new wine.
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Some mocked when they heard about the resurrection of the dead. Yet others said: We will hear you again concerning this.
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They mocked God's messengers. They despised his words, and made fun of his prophets until Jehovah became angry with his people. He could no longer heal them.
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And others had trial of cruel mocking and scourging and bonds and imprisonment.
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All who see me laugh at me. Insults pour from their mouths. They shake their heads and say:
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So the couriers passed from city to city through the country of Ephraim and Manasseh, and as far as Zebulun, but they laughed them to scorn and mocked them.
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Now, Sanballat, hearing that we were building the wall, was very angry, and in his wrath made sport of the Jews.
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Mocking » Of Christ » Of Christ
And Herod with his soldiers despised him with contempt, and mocked him. They arrayed him in magnificent apparel. Then they sent him back to Pilate.
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The men that held Jesus mocked him and beat him.
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They made a crown of thorns and put it on his head. They placed a rod in his right hand. Then they bowed down on their knees before him. They mocked him, saying: Long life to the King of the Jews.
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In like manner the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked him.
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The soldiers mocked him and offered him vinegar,
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Names » Of Christ » Alpha and omega
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, says Jehovah (YHWH) God, the one who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty (all ruling) (universal sovereign). (Isaiah 48:12)
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I am the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
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Names » Of Christ » Arm of the lord
THIS IS THE PEOPHESY ABOUT THE MESSIAH. Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm (power) of Jehovah been revealed?
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Awake, awake! Clothe yourself with strength, O arm of Jehovah. Awake, as in days gone by, as in generations of old. Was it not you who cut Rahab to pieces, who pierced that monster through?
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Names » Of Christ » God
A voice of one calling: In the wilderness prepare the way for Jehovah. Make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
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Thomas answered: My Lord and my God! (John 1:18; 10:36; 20:17)
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Names » Of Christ » Messiah
Know and discern, that from the utterance of the commandment to restore and to rebuild Jerusalem until the Anointed One (Messiah), the Leader: there shall be seven weeks, also sixty-two weeks. It shall be built again with a public square and moat, even in terrible times.
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He found his brother Simon first. He said to him: We have found the Messiah (Christ).
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Names » Of Christ » Prophet
He asked: What things? They said to him: The things concerning Jesus the Nazarene. He was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people.
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Moses said to the fathers, 'Jehovah will raise up for your brothers a prophet like me. You must listen to all the things he speaks to you.' (Deuteronomy 18:18)
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Names » Of Christ » Rose of sharon
I am the rose of Sharon, the lily of the valleys.
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Names » Of Christ » Adam
Thus it is written: The first man Adam was made a living being. The last Adam became a life giving spirit!
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Names » Of Christ » Rock
They all drank the same spiritual drink, for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them. That Rock was (represented) (symbolic of) Christ! (Exodus 7:6) (Numbers 20:11)
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Names » Of Christ » Lord of glory
None of the rulers of this age knew (understood) for had they known it they would not have impaled the glorious Lord (esteemed Master).
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Names » Of Christ » Our passover
Purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new batch of dough. For even Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us.
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Names » Of Christ » Image of God
The god of this age (world) (religious, social, political, and economic arrangement) has blinded the minds of unbelievers that the light of the good news of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not shine on them.
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Names » Of Christ » The word of God
He was clothed with a garment dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
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Names » Of Christ » Root of david
I Jesus have sent my angel to tell you about these things in the congregations. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.'
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Names » Of Christ » Morning star
I Jesus have sent my angel to tell you about these things in the congregations. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.'
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Names » Of Christ » King of saints
They sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying: Great and marvelous are your works, Jehovah God, the Almighty; just and true are your ways, you King of the ages (Eternal King) (King of the nations) (King of the holy ones). (Deuteronomy 31:30; 32:4) (Exodus 6:3)
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Names » Of Christ » Beginning of the creation of God
To the angel of the congregation in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God's creation says this:
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Names » Of Christ » Amen
To the angel of the congregation in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God's creation says this:
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Names » Of Christ » First and last
When I saw him, I fell as dead at his feet. He laid his right hand on me and said: Do not fear. I am the first and the last:
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Names » Of Christ » Lamb
All the citizens of earth will worship him, all whose names have not been written in the Lamb's book of life who was slain from the foundation of the world.
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Names » Of Christ » Blessed and only potentate
The blessed and only Potentate (Sovereign) (Authority) will make him appear in his own appointed time. For he is the King of kings and Lord of lords.
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Names » Of Christ » Lion of the tribe of judah
One of the elders said to me: Do not weep; the Lion of the tribe of Judah of the Root of David has succeeded in opening the book and removing the seven seals.
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Names » Of Christ » Head of the church
He (God) put all things in subjection under his feet, and made him head over all things to the congregation,
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Names » Of Christ » King of the ages
Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
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Names » Of Christ » Faithful witness
And from Jesus Christ, who is the Faithful Witness, and the firstborn from the dead, and the Ruler of the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and released us from our sins by his blood.
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Names » Of Christ » Prince of kings
And from Jesus Christ, who is the Faithful Witness, and the firstborn from the dead, and the Ruler of the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and released us from our sins by his blood.
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Names » Of Christ » First begotten
And from Jesus Christ, who is the Faithful Witness, and the firstborn from the dead, and the Ruler of the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and released us from our sins by his blood.
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Names » Of Christ » King of kings
The blessed and only Potentate (Sovereign) (Authority) will make him appear in his own appointed time. For he is the King of kings and Lord of lords.
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Names » Of Christ » Lord of lords
The blessed and only Potentate (Sovereign) (Authority) will make him appear in his own appointed time. For he is the King of kings and Lord of lords.
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Names » Of Christ » The Almighty
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, says Jehovah (YHWH) God, the one who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty (all ruling) (universal sovereign). (Isaiah 48:12)
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Names » Of Christ » Shiloh » A prophetic name of Christ
The royal scepter shall not depart from Judah. His descendants will always rule. Nations will bring him tribute and bow in obedience before him. This, until Shiloh comes and all will obey him.
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Names » Of Christ » Lord our righteousness
In His days Judah will be saved. Israel will dwell securely. This is his name by which he will be called, Jehovah Is Our Righteousness.
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Names » Of Christ » Jesus of nazareth
Other people said: This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.
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Names » Of Christ » Beloved son
Look! My servant whom I have chosen. I am well pleased with him. I will put my Spirit upon him and he will declare judgment to the nations.
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Names » Of Christ » Mediator
There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.
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Names » Of Christ » King
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king comes to you! He is righteous having salvation. He is humble, and riding upon an ass, even upon a colt the son of a she ass.
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Names » Of Christ » Author and finisher of our faith
Look to (consider without distractions) Jesus, the Leader (Predecessor) and Finisher (Perfecter) of our faith. He despised the shame. He endured the stake for the joy that was set before him. Then he sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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Names » Of Christ » Shepherd and bishop of souls
For you were straying like sheep. But now you have returned to your shepherd and overseer.
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Names » Of Christ » Captain of salvation
It was appropriate that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, should bring many sons to glory, to make the Chief Agent of their salvation perfect through suffering.
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Names » Of Christ » Holy one of israel
Do not be afraid, O worm Jacob, O little Israel, for I will help you. This is the declaration of Jehovah, your Redeemer, and the Holy One of Israel.
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Names » Of Christ » Great high priest
We have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, so let us hold fast our confession.
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Names » Of Christ » Seed of woman
And I will put enmity (hostility) (hatred) between you and the woman, and between your offspring (seed) and hers. He will bruise (overwhelm) (crush) you in the head, and you will bruise (overwhelm) (crush) him in the heel. (Romans 16:20)
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Names » Of Christ » Corner-stone
The stone that the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all.
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Names » Of Christ » Forerunner
That is where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
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Names » Of Christ » Mighty one
You will drink milk from other nations and nurse at royal breasts. Then you will know that I am Jehovah, your Savior, the Mighty One of Jacob, and your Defender (Protector).
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Names » Of Christ » Son of God
They did not return until the death of Herod. The words spoken by Jehovah through the prophet were fulfilled: I called my son out of Egypt. (Hosea 11:1)
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Names » Of Christ » Son of man
Jesus replied: Foxes have holes, and the birds of heaven have nests, but the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head.
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Names » Of Christ » deliverer
In this way all Israel will be saved. As it is written: The deliverer will come out of Zion and will remove ungodliness from Jacob.
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Names » Of Christ » Lawgiver
Jehovah is our Judge. Jehovah is our Lawgiver. Jehovah is our King! He will save us.
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Names » Of Christ » Nazarene
He made his home in Nazareth. Thus the prophecy came true: He [Jesus] will be called a Nazarene.
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Names » Of Christ » Jesus
She will give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus (Jehovah (YHWH) is salvation), because he will save his people from their sins.
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Names » Of Christ » Messenger of the covenant
Behold, I send my messenger! He will prepare the way before me. Seek Jehovah! He will suddenly come to his Temple along with the messenger of the covenant. He is one you desire, behold, he comes, said Jehovah of Hosts.
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Names » Of Christ » Heir of all things
He has in these last days spoken to us by his Son, whom he has appointed heir of all things, through whom he made the ages (Greek: aion: ages of time, perpetuity, worlds, generations, human entities).
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Names » Of Christ » Glory of the lord
The glory of Jehovah will be revealed and together all mankind will see it. For the mouth of Jehovah has spoken!
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Names » Of Christ » Chief shepherd
When the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.
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Names » Of Christ » Elect of God
Here is my servant, whom I have strengthened. Here is the one I have chosen, with whom I am pleased. I have filled him with my Spirit, and he will bring justice to every nation.
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Names » Of Christ » Witness
Behold, I made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander of the nations.
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Names » Of Christ » Leader
Behold, I made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander of the nations.
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Names » Of Christ » Author of eternal salvation
Being made perfect, he became the source (cause) (channel) (conduit) (pathway) (facilitator) of eternal salvation to all who obey him. (Psalm 3:8)
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Names » Of Christ » Apostle of our profession
Holy brothers, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus.
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Names » Of Christ » Son of righteousness
The sun of righteousness with it's healing will shine on you who respect my name and obey me. You will be free and paw the ground like fat calves.
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Names » Of Christ » King of the jews
They asked: Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and came to offer him praise.
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Names » Of Christ » Man of sorrows
He was despised and rejected by men. He was a man of sorrows familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces he was despised. We did not consider him to be worth much.
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Names » Of Christ » Son of david
The list of ancestors of Jesus Christ, descendant of David and Abraham:
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Names » Of Christ » Immanuel
Therefore Jehovah will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel (God with us).
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Names » Of Christ » Governor
Bethlehem in the land of Judah, you are not the least of the leading cities of Judah. A leader will come out of you. He will shepherd my people Israel.
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Names » Of Christ » Jehovah
Trust in Jehovah forever, for Jah, Jehovah, is the Rock eternal.
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Names » Of Christ » Everlasting father
For unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.
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Names » Of Christ » Son of the blessed
But he kept quiet and said nothing. Again the high priest questioned him: Are you the Christ, the son of the Holy One?
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Names » Of Christ » Desire of all nations
I will shake all the nations and make them afraid. The treasures of all the nations will be brought here. I will fill this house with glory.
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Names » Of Christ » Resurrection and life
Jesus said: I am the resurrection and the life. He who puts active faith in me will live, even if he dies.
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Names » Of Christ » Lord of all
You know the Word of God was sent to the children of Israel. He (Jehovah God) presented peace through the anointed Lord (or Master) of all, Jesus Christ. (Acts 2:36) (Jesus identified his father, Jehovah God, as Lord of all heaven and earth at Matthew 11:25)
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Names » Of Christ » Counsellor
For unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.
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Names » Of Christ » Mighty God
For unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.
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Names » Of Christ » Good shepherd
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
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Names » Of Christ » God blessed
The forefathers belong to them from whom came the Christ according to the flesh. God who is over all is blessed forever. Amen.
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Names » Of Christ » Advocate
My little children, I write you these things that you may not sin. If any man sin, we have an Advocate (intercessor) (comforter) (helper) with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous!
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Names » Of Christ » Branch
In that day the Branch of Jehovah will be beautiful and glorious. And the fruit of the earth will be the delight (pride) (joy) and the adornment of the survivors of Israel.
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Names » Of Christ » Life
Jesus proclaimed: I am the way, the truth, and the life! No one comes to the Father except through me.
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Names » Of Christ » Truth
The Word [Jesus] became flesh (a human being) and lived with us. We saw the glory of the only begotten son from the Father. He was full of loving-kindness and truth.
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Names » Of Christ » Light of the world
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying: I am the light of the world. He that follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.
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Names » Of Christ » Son of the highest
He will be great. He will be called the Son of the Most High. Jehovah God will give him the throne of his father David. (Isaiah 11:1-10)
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Names » Of Christ » Consolation of israel
There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout. He was waiting for God to save Israel. God's Holy Spirit was working in him.
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Names » Of Christ » Holy one of God
What do you want with us Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are. You are the Holy One of God!
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Names » Of Christ » Judge of israel
Now you will gather in troops, O daughter of troops! He has attacked us. They will strike the judge of Israel on the cheek with a rod.
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Names » Of Christ » Prince of life
You killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead. We witnessed this!
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Names » Of Christ » Christ, of God
But who do you say I am? He asked. Peter answered him: The Christ of God.
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Names » Of Christ » True vine
I am the true vine, and my Father is the cultivator.
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Names » Of Christ » Just one
Which of the prophets have your fathers not persecuted? They killed those who announced in advance the coming of the righteous one whom you have betrayed and murdered.
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Names » Of Christ » Only begotten son
No man has ever seen God. The only begotten God-like one who is closest to the Father (in the bosom of the Father) tells us about him. (Psalm 8:5)
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Names » Of Christ » Horn of salvation
He raised up a horn of salvation (power of deliverance) for us in the house of his servant David
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Names » Of Christ » Bread of life
Jesus responded: I speak the truth! It was not Moses who gave you the bread out of heaven. My Father gives you the true bread out of heaven.
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Names » Of Christ » Lamb of God
The next day he saw Jesus coming to him. He boldly declared: Behold! The Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world!
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Names » Of Christ » Holy child
Truly both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the people of the nations and the people of Israel, were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you have anointed.
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Names » Of Christ » Dayspring
A rising of light will visit us from on high because of the tender mercy of our God.
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Names » Of Christ » Holy one
You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and requested a murderer to be released to you.
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Names » Of Christ » Redeemer
I know that my redeemer lives, and in later days he will take his stand on the earth.
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Names » Of Christ » Saviour
Christ (Messiah) the Lord, a Savior, is born this day in the city of David.
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Names » Of Christ » Door
Jesus explained: I am the door of the sheep.
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Names » Of Christ » I am
Jesus said: I tell you the truth, I existed before Abraham was born! (Ex 3:14, 15)
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Names » Of Christ » True light
The true light, which gives light to every man, came into the world. (Isaiah 49:6)
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Names » Of Christ » Word
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was like God (God-like).
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Names » Of Christ » Creator
All things were made through him and without him not one thing was made.
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Olive Trees » Illustrative » Of Christ
If you were cut out of the olive tree that is wild by nature, and were grafted contrary to nature into a garden olive tree: how much more could these, which are the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree?
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Some of the branches are broken off. You, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them. Therefore you partake of the root and fatness of the olive tree with them.
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Omniscience » Of Christ
Jesus did not trust his security to them for he understood all men.
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We are sure you know all things and have no need that any man ask you questions. Because of this we believe you came from God.
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The third time Jesus said to him: Simon, son of John, do you have affection for me? Peter was grieved. Because he said to him the third time, do you have affection for me? Peter replied: Lord, you know all things; you know I have affection for you! Jesus said to him: Feed my sheep.
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They prayed: You O Jehovah, know the hearts of all men. Show us which of these men you choose.
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Persecution » Of Christ
And Herod with his soldiers despised him with contempt, and mocked him. They arrayed him in magnificent apparel. Then they sent him back to Pilate.
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The Jews persecuted Jesus because he did these things on the Sabbath.
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They rose up to drive him out of the city. They led him to the top of the hill where their city was built to throw him down the hill.
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After that Jesus walked in Galilee. He would not walk in Judea because the Jews looked for ways to kill him.
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I know that you are Abraham's seed. Yet you seek to kill me. That is because my word has no place among you.
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They tried again to capture him but he escaped from them.
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Power » Of Christ » The wicked will be destroyed by
I have trampled alone in the winepress. No one was with me. In my anger I trampled on people. In my wrath I stomped on them. Their blood splattered my clothes so all my clothing has been stained.
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But with righteousness he will judge the poor, and decide with fairness for the afflicted of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth (power of his words), and with the spirit (breath) of his lips he will destroy the wicked.
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They will suffer punishment, even eternal destruction from the Lord and from the glory of his might.
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You will rule them with an iron scepter. You will dash them to pieces like pottery!
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Power » Of Christ » Enabling others to work miracles
The seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name.
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He called his twelve disciples. He gave them power to cast out unclean spirits and to heal all kinds of disease and sickness.
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These signs will accompany those who believe. They will cast out demons in my name. They will speak with new languages. They will pick up and handle serpents. Deadly drink will not hurt them. They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.
Power » Of Christ » Described as supreme
He is in heaven at the right hand of God, ruling over all angels and heavenly authorities and powers.
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He operated in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and made him to sit at his right hand in the heavenly places. It is far above all governments and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.
Power » Of Christ » As the son of God, is the power of God
Jesus responded to them: My Father works until now and I work. The Jews intensified their efforts to kill him for these reasons: he broke the Sabbath and he also called God his own Father, making himself equal with God. Jesus answered them: Truly I tell you the Son can do nothing by himself. He sees the Father do something and then he does it. Whatever the Father does the Son does in like manner.
I give them eternal life. They will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father has given them to me. He is greater than all and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. The Father and I are one (united in purpose).
Power » Of Christ » Exemplified in creation
All things in the heavens and upon the earth where created through him. The things visible and invisible were created through him. Whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and for him.
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The world was made through him. He was in the world and the world did not recognize him.
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All things were made through him and without him not one thing was made.
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Power » Of Christ » His teaching
They were astonished at his teaching for he spoke with authority.
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When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were astonished at what he taught. He taught them as one having authority, and not as their scribes.
Power » Of Christ » Will be specially manifested at his second coming
We did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
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They will see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
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Power » Of Christ » Overcoming satan
Since the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also took part of the same things, that through death he might destroy him that had the power to cause death, [Satan] the Devil.
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He disarmed the rulers and authorities! He made a public display of them triumphing over them.
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Power » Of Christ » Over all things
He (God) put all things in subjection under his feet, and made him head over all things to the congregation,
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The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand.
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Power » Of Christ » Strengthened by
But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me; that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the people of the nations might hear. I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion (Satan the Devil) (great danger) (1 Peter 5:8) (Psalm 22:21) (1 Thessalonians 2:18).
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I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
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Power » Of Christ » Salvation
He is able to save completely those who approach God through him, because he is always alive to intercede for them.
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Who is this coming from Bozrah in Edom with his clothes stained bright red? Who is this dressed in splendor, going forward with great strength? It is I, Jehovah! I am coming to announce my victory. I am powerful enough to save you!
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Power » Of Christ » Upholding all things
God's Son is the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his being. He sustains all things by his powerful word. After Jesus purged our sins, he sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high.
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He is before all things, and through him all things originate.
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Power » Of Christ » Performing miracles
The disciples were in awe. They asked: What kind of man is this, for even the winds and the sea obey him?
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One day when he was teaching, Pharisees and doctors of the Law were in the crowd. People came from every village of Galilee, Judea and Jerusalem. God's power was with him to heal.
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Power » Of Christ » Rising from the dead
Jesus replied: Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.
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No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down voluntarily. I have authority (jurisdiction) (right) to lay it down, and I have authority to take it again. I have received this commandment from my Father.
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Power » Of Christ » Forgiving sins
God exalted him to his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
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So that you know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins [he turned and spoke to the paralytic or paralyzed man]: Get up, take your bed and go to your house.
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Power » Of Christ » Giving spiritual life
The Father raises the dead and gives them life. The Son also gives life to those he wills.
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Truly I tell you, the hour is coming when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear (listen) (understand) will live. The Son has life in himself just as the Father has life in himself. For the Father gave him life.
Power » Of Christ » Preserved by
It is for this reason that I suffer these things. But I am still full of confidence, because I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to keep safe until that day what he has entrusted to me.
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The Lord will deliver me from every evil work. He will save me to his heavenly kingdom. To him is the glory forever and ever. Amen.
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Power » Of Christ » Raising the dead
Do not wonder about this for the hour is coming when everyone in the grave will hear his voice. They will return. Those who did good will have the resurrection of life. Those who did evil will receive the resurrection of judgment.
Power » Of Christ » Will subdue all power
In the end Christ will deliver the kingdom to God the Father. Christ will destroy every ruler and all authority and all power.
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Power » Of Christ » Overcoming the world
I spoke to you that in me you might have peace. In the world you have tribulation. Be of good cheer for I have conquered the world!
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Power » Of Christ » Bodies of, will be changed by
Christ will, through his power, bring everything under his authority. He will change our humble bodies and make them like his glorified (glorious) body (literally and figuratively: body of his glory). He is able to subject all things to himself.
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Power » Of Christ » Saints made willing by
Your people will volunteer in the day of your power. Your young people will come to you in holy splendor like dew from the womb of the dawn (in the early morning).
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Power » Of Christ » Helped by
Since he has suffered and was tested in every way; he is able to help those who are being tested.
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Power » Of Christ » Is able to subdue all things
Christ will, through his power, bring everything under his authority. He will change our humble bodies and make them like his glorified (glorious) body (literally and figuratively: body of his glory). He is able to subject all things to himself.
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Power » Of Christ » Ministers should make known
We did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
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Power » Of Christ » As man, is from the father
God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Jesus went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil. God was with him.
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Power » Of Christ » Giving eternal life
You have given him authority over all flesh that he may give everlasting life to the ones whom you have given him.
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Power » Of Christ » Rests upon saints
He told me: My grace is sufficient for you for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore, I would rather glory in my infirmities (frailities), that the power of Christ may rest upon me (cover me like a tent) (descend upon me) (abide with me). (Isaiah 40:29-31)
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Power » Of Christ » Over all flesh
You have given him authority over all flesh that he may give everlasting life to the ones whom you have given him.
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Power » Of Christ » Everlasting
Only God has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light. No man has seen him, nor can see him. To him be honor and power forever. Amen.
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Power » Of Christ » Unlimited
Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying: All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
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Power » Of Christ » Present in the assembly of saints
When you assemble in the name and with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, I will be with you in spirit.
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Power » Of Christ » Destroying the works of satan
He who sins is of the devil. For the devil sinned from the beginning. To this end the Son of God was made known (manifested), that he might destroy the works of the devil.
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Power » Of Christ » Glorious
They will suffer punishment, even eternal destruction from the Lord and from the glory of his might.
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Preeminence » Of Christ
Jesus has obtained a more excellent ministry. The covenant that he arranged between God and his people is a better one, because it is based on promises of better things.
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It said: Write what you see in a book and send it to the seven congregations in Asia: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.
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I baptize you with water because of your repentance. He that comes after me is mightier than I. He will baptize you with Holy Spirit and fire. I am not even good enough to carry his sandals.
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He who comes from above is above all. He who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks from an earthly viewpoint. He who comes from heaven is superior.
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You call me Teacher and Lord and you are right for I am.
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Therefore let all the house of Israel know for sure that God has made that same Jesus, whom you impaled, both Lord and Christ. (Acts 10:36)
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To this end Christ both died, and rose, and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and the living.
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He is the head of the body, the congregation. He is the beginning (commencement), the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence (first place).
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He has become better than the angels and has inherited a more excellent name than theirs.
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He has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses. This is because the builder of the house has more honor than the house.
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Priesthood » Of Christ » Of believers
You made them kings and priests to our God. They will reign as kings over the earth.
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Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them. They shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall rule as kings with him for the thousand years.
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You will be called the priests of Jehovah. You will be spoken of as ministers of our God. You will eat the wealth of nations, you will boast in their riches.
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You also as living stones are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
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You will be my kingdom of priests and my holy nation. These are the words you must speak to the children of Israel.'
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He made us to be a kingdom of kings and priests to his God and Father. To him be glory and power forever and ever. Amen.
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Priesthood » Of Christ » Exaltation
Here is a summary of the things we are discussing: We have this kind of high priest. He sat down at the right hand of the throne of the majesty in heaven.
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Christ came as the high priest of the good things that are now here. He also went into a much better tent that is not made by humans and does not belong to this creation.
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having a high priest over the house of God,
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Priesthood » Of Christ » Human as well as divine
Holy brothers, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus.
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This means that he had to become like his brothers in every way, in order to be their faithful and merciful High Priest in his service to God, in order to offer a propitiatory sacrifice (pay atonement) (to make reconciliation) for the sins of the people.
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Priesthood » Of Christ » Sympathetic
We have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, so let us hold fast our confession. We do not have a high priest who is not able to sympathize with our infirmities (weaknesses). He was tested in all things like ourselves. Yet he was without sin!
Priesthood » Of Christ » Eternal
That is where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
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Priesthood » Of Christ » Sinless
Such a high priest as this was suitable for us. He is holy, harmless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and higher than the heavens.
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Priesthood » Of Christ » Divinely appointed
Also Christ did not glorify himself to be made a high priest. It was God who said to him: You are my Son; I today have become your father.
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Refuge » Figurative » Of Christ
God did this to offer encouragement so we may rely on the hope offered to us. We have taken refuge in that hope and it is impossible for God to lie. These two things can never be changed.
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Rejection » Of Christ » Of the word of God
They made their hearts hard like flint and would not listen to the law, and the words that Jehovah of Hosts sent by his Spirit through the former prophets. Great anger came from Jehovah of Hosts!
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You will go up in flames like straw and hay! You have rejected the law of the holy God Jehovah the All-Powerful Holy One of Israel. Now your roots will rot, and your blossoms will turn to dust.
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To whom can I speak and give warning that they may hear? Their ears are closed and they cannot listen. Behold, the word of Jehovah has become a reproach to them. They have no delight in it.
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You hate discipline. You cast (throw) my words behind you.
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As Jehudi read three or four columns, the king would cut them off with a scribe's knife and throw them into the fire in the fireplace. He did this until the whole scroll was burned up.
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This is what the Holy One of Israel says: You have rejected this warning, trusted oppression and deceit, and you leaned upon them for support.
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Wise people are put to shame, confused, and trapped. They have rejected the word of Jehovah. They do not really have any wisdom.
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Each time I speak, I cry aloud. I proclaim violence and destruction! For me the word of Jehovah has resulted in reproach and derision all day long.
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You make the word of God invalid by your tradition.
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Rejection » Of Christ » Of spiritual instruction
They mocked God's messengers. They despised his words, and made fun of his prophets until Jehovah became angry with his people. He could no longer heal them.
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Respect for Jehovah (YHWH) is the beginning of knowledge (truth) (understanding) (wisdom). Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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How long, you simple (stupid) (foolish) ones, will you love simplicity (foolishness) (stupidity)? The scoffers delight in scoffing. Fools hate knowledge!
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So the couriers passed from city to city through the country of Ephraim and Manasseh, and as far as Zebulun, but they laughed them to scorn and mocked them.
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You hate discipline. You cast (throw) my words behind you.
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You say: How I have hated instruction! My heart despised reproof.
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Rejection » Of Christ » Of God
I called you! I stretched out my hand to you. You paid no attention to me.
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My people did not listen to my voice. Israel did not obey me.
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He therefore that rejects this, rejects not man, but God, who has also given his Holy Spirit to us.
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The Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the counsel of God and were not baptized by him.
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Jehovah answered: Samuel, do everything they want you to do. I am really the one they have rejected as their king.
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Rejection » Of Christ » The people of nazareth
Is this the carpenter, the son of Mary, brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Are not his sisters here with us? He offended them.
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Everyone in the synagogue was angry when they heard these things. They rose up to drive him out of the city. They led him to the top of the hill where their city was built to throw him down the hill.
First he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.
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Rejection » Of Christ » The jewish nation
He that rejects me and does not accept my message has one that judges him. The word (divine expression) (God's Word) that I spoke shall judge him now and in the last day. (Deuteronomy 18:19)
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He came to his own. They did not receive him!
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I came in my Father's name and you did not receive me. If another came in his own name you would receive him.
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Rejection » Of Christ » The gergesenes
Jesus said to them: Have you read the Scriptures, 'The stone the builders rejected has been made the chief cornerstone of the building. This was Jehovah's doing, and it is wonderful in our eyes.' (Isaiah 28:16)
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Everyone in the city came out to meet Jesus. They begged him to go away from their country.
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Rejection » Of Christ » The chief priests and rulers
They cried out in unison: Take this man away and release to us Barabbas!
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Ridicule » Of Christ » Of good men
Elisha left Jericho to go to Bethel. On the way some boys came out of a town and taunted and made fun of him. They shouted: Get out of here, baldy!
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Others mockingly said: These men are full of new wine.
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Some mocked when they heard about the resurrection of the dead. Yet others said: We will hear you again concerning this.
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They mocked God's messengers. They despised his words, and made fun of his prophets until Jehovah became angry with his people. He could no longer heal them.
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And others had trial of cruel mocking and scourging and bonds and imprisonment.
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All who see me laugh at me. Insults pour from their mouths. They shake their heads and say:
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So the couriers passed from city to city through the country of Ephraim and Manasseh, and as far as Zebulun, but they laughed them to scorn and mocked them.
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Now, Sanballat, hearing that we were building the wall, was very angry, and in his wrath made sport of the Jews.
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Righteousness » Of Christ
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, Your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy above your fellows.
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He sees that there is no one to help. He is astounded that there is no one to intercede. So he saves him with his own power. His righteousness supports him.
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The days are coming, declares Jehovah, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch. He will reign as king and act wisely and do justice and righteousness in the land.
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I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse; and he who sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war.
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Righteousness will be the belt around his loins. Faithfulness will be the belt around His waist.
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I, Jehovah, have called you and have given you power to see that justice is done on earth. I will make a covenant with all peoples and bring light (truth) (light of instruction) (Psalm 27:1) to the nations through you.
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Sacraments » Examples of » Of Christ
When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. He prayed and heaven was opened.
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Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John.
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Soon Jesus came from Nazareth in the province of Galilee. John baptized Jesus in the Jordan River.
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Servants » Bond, illustrative » Of Christ
You have not desired sacrifice and meal offering. You have opened my ears. Burnt offering and sin offering you have not required.
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He emptied (humbled) himself by taking the form of a servant. He was made in the likeness of men. He obtained the appearance as a man, humbled himself, and became obedient even to death, yes, death on the stake.
When Christ came into the world he said: 'Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but you have prepared a body for me.
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Shepherd » Figurative » Of Christ
Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow (neighbor) (companion), said Jehovah of Hosts: Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered! I will turn my hand upon (against) the little ones.
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Now the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant, even our Lord Jesus,
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For you were straying like sheep. But now you have returned to your shepherd and overseer.
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Jesus said to them: All of you will fall away because of me tonight. It is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'
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Truly I tell you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs up some other way is a thief and a robber. He who enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. The doorkeeper opens to him and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his sheep by name and leads them. read more.
When all of his own are out he leads them. The sheep follow him for they know his voice. They will not follow a stranger but will flee from him. They do not know the voice of a stranger. They did not understand this illustration Jesus spoke to them. Jesus explained: I am the door of the sheep. Thieves and robbers came in place of me but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If any man enters through me he will be saved. He will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes to steal, and kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired man owns no sheep. He is not the shepherd. He sees the wolf coming and abandons the sheep. The wolf snatches them, and scatters them. He leaves because he is a hired man and does not care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and my own know me. Just as the Father knows me I know the Father! I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I will also bring them. They will hear my voice and they will become one flock, one shepherd.
When all of his own are out he leads them. The sheep follow him for they know his voice. They will not follow a stranger but will flee from him. They do not know the voice of a stranger. They did not understand this illustration Jesus spoke to them. Jesus explained: I am the door of the sheep. Thieves and robbers came in place of me but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If any man enters through me he will be saved. He will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes to steal, and kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired man owns no sheep. He is not the shepherd. He sees the wolf coming and abandons the sheep. The wolf snatches them, and scatters them. He leaves because he is a hired man and does not care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and my own know me. Just as the Father knows me I know the Father! I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I will also bring them. They will hear my voice and they will become one flock, one shepherd.
Silence » Of Christ » Silence encouraged, upon the disciples by Christ
He gave orders to the disciples to tell no man he was the Christ.
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Jesus told him not to tell anyone. Show yourself to the priests and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.
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He told him to tell no one and go and show himself to the priest. Then he was to make a cleansing offering, just as Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.
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Their eyes were opened. Jesus strictly warned them: Do not let anyone know about this.
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He commanded them not to make him known.
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He gave them firm orders not to tell any man about this. Then he commanded that she be given something to eat.
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He commanded them not to tell any man.
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He warned them not to tell anyone where he was.
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When they came down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone what they saw, until the Son of man has risen from the dead.
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Silence » Of Christ » Before pilate
Jesus did not answer. Not even a word! The governor was greatly surprised.
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The chief priests accused him of many things.
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Silence » Of Christ » Foretold
He was oppressed and afflicted and yet he did not open his mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. He was silent like sheep ready to be sheared. He did not open his mouth.
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He will not shout or raise his voice or make loud speeches in the streets.
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Silence » Of Christ » Before the high priest
The high priest stood up and said to him: Have you no answer? What is it these say against you? Jesus said nothing. The high priest said to him: I put you on oath, by the living God, that you will tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.
Silence » Of Christ » In the closing days of his work
I will speak no more with you. The prince of the world comes. He has no hold on me!
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Silence » Of Christ » Before herod
He offered many questions but received no answers.
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Silence » Of Christ » In the presence of a woman's accusers
Social duties » Mercifulness » Of Christ
He turned and rebuked them.
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Stars » Illustrative » Of Christ
I see him, but not now! I behold him, but not near! A star shall come forth from Jacob. A scepter shall rise from Israel and shall crush through the forehead of Moab. It will tear down all the sons of Sheth.
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Suffering for righteousness' sake » Persecution » Of Christ
And Herod with his soldiers despised him with contempt, and mocked him. They arrayed him in magnificent apparel. Then they sent him back to Pilate.
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The Jews persecuted Jesus because he did these things on the Sabbath.
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They rose up to drive him out of the city. They led him to the top of the hill where their city was built to throw him down the hill.
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After that Jesus walked in Galilee. He would not walk in Judea because the Jews looked for ways to kill him.
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I know that you are Abraham's seed. Yet you seek to kill me. That is because my word has no place among you.
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They tried again to capture him but he escaped from them.
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Tabernacle » Illustrative » Of Christ
The Word [Jesus] became flesh (a human being) and lived with us. We saw the glory of the only begotten son from the Father. He was full of loving-kindness and truth.
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Christ came as the high priest of the good things that are now here. He also went into a much better tent that is not made by humans and does not belong to this creation.
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There will be a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and refuge and protection from the storm and the rain.
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The Holy Spirit revealed that the way into the Most Holy Place was not open while the tent was still in use. This is a symbol that points to the present time. It means that the offerings and animal sacrifices presented to God cannot make the worshiper's heart perfect,
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ
The twenty-four elders and the four beasts fell down and worshiped God, who sat on the throne, saying: Amen! Praise Jehovah! (Psalm 117:1)
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When the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne.
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Jesus replied: Truly I say to you, when all things are made new, and the Son of man is seated in his glory, you who have come after me will be seated on twelve seats, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
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John, to the seven congregations in Asia: May you have grace and peace from him who is, and who was, and who is to come; and from the seven Spirits who are before his throne;
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To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with me on my throne, even as I also overcame, and sat down with my Father on his throne.
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Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne.
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There will be no curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city. His servants will serve him.
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After this I saw a great crowd that no man could number. It was from all nations, and tribes, and people, and tongues. It stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes. They had palm branches in their hands. They cried with a loud voice, saying: Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb. All the angels stood around the throne, and the elders and the four living creatures. They fell before the throne on their faces, and worshiped God. read more.
They said: Amen! Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen. One of the elders asked me: Who are these dressed in white robes? And where are they from? I said to him: Sir, you know. He said to me: These are the ones who came out of the great tribulation. They washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Because of this they are before the throne of God. They serve him day and night in his temple. He who sits on the throne will spread his tent over (dwell among) them. They will hunger no more, nor thirst any more; neither shall the sunlight beat down on them, nor any heat. The Lamb who is in the middle of the throne will feed them and lead them to living fountains of water. God will wipe away all tears from their eyes.
They said: Amen! Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen. One of the elders asked me: Who are these dressed in white robes? And where are they from? I said to him: Sir, you know. He said to me: These are the ones who came out of the great tribulation. They washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Because of this they are before the throne of God. They serve him day and night in his temple. He who sits on the throne will spread his tent over (dwell among) them. They will hunger no more, nor thirst any more; neither shall the sunlight beat down on them, nor any heat. The Lamb who is in the middle of the throne will feed them and lead them to living fountains of water. God will wipe away all tears from their eyes.
He who sat on the throne said: Behold, I make all things new. Then he told me to write: for these words are faithful and true.
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Immediately I was in the spirit. In front of me was a throne in heaven and someone sat on the throne. He who sat there had the appearance of jasper and sardius stones. A rainbow that looked like an emerald surrounded the throne. Around the throne were twenty-four elders sitting on thrones. They were dressed in white with crowns of gold on their heads. read more.
Lightnings and thunders and voices came from the throne. There were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne. These are the seven Spirits of God. A sea of crystal like glass was in front of the throne. In the center around the throne were four living creatures full of eyes in front and behind. The first living creature was like a lion. The second living creature was like a young bull. The third living creature had a face like a man. And the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle. Each of the four living creatures has six wings. They are full of eyes around and within. Never resting day or night, they say: Holy, holy, holy, Jehovah God the Almighty, who was, and who is, and who is to come. When these living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, The twenty-four elders fall down before the one seated on the throne. They worship him who lives forever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say:
Lightnings and thunders and voices came from the throne. There were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne. These are the seven Spirits of God. A sea of crystal like glass was in front of the throne. In the center around the throne were four living creatures full of eyes in front and behind. The first living creature was like a lion. The second living creature was like a young bull. The third living creature had a face like a man. And the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle. Each of the four living creatures has six wings. They are full of eyes around and within. Never resting day or night, they say: Holy, holy, holy, Jehovah God the Almighty, who was, and who is, and who is to come. When these living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, The twenty-four elders fall down before the one seated on the throne. They worship him who lives forever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say:
Trees » Illustrative » Of Christ
If you were cut out of the olive tree that is wild by nature, and were grafted contrary to nature into a garden olive tree: how much more could these, which are the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree?
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He who can hear should listen to what the Spirit says to the congregations! To him who overcomes I will give the right to eat the fruit of the tree of life that grows in the (Paradise) Garden of God.'
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Blessed are those who obey his commandments. They have the right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates of the city.
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This was in the middle of the street of the city. The tree of life was on each side of the river. It produced twelve kinds of fruit and yielded the fruit every month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
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Vicarious suffering » Of Christ » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Because Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit.
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And from Jesus Christ, who is the Faithful Witness, and the firstborn from the dead, and the Ruler of the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and released us from our sins by his blood.
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No man has greater love then this that a man lay down his life for his friends.
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Walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us. He was an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling odor.
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He (Jesus) gave himself for our sins that he might deliver us out of this present evil age. This is according to the will of our God and Father.
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He (Jesus Christ) gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify a people for himself, who are special people, zealous for good works.
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For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
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Otherwise he would have to suffer often from the founding of the world. He has presented himself once at the end of the age to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.
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By this we know love, because he (Jesus) gave his life for us. We ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
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Vicarious suffering » Of Christ » Became man's substitute
Because Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit.
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Zeal for your house consumes me. The reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me.
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Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. It is written; Cursed is everyone who is hung on a stake.
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We see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels and crowned with glory and honor for suffering death. By the grace of God he tasted death for every man.
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He made the one who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf. That way we might become the righteousness of God in him.
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But he was pierced for our transgressions! He was crushed for our iniquities! The punishment that brought us peace was upon him. There has been healing for us because of his wounds.
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So Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. He will appear the second time without sin to those who look to him for their salvation.
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He bore our sins in his body upon the stake, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness. You were healed because of his wounds (stripes).
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The vine » Illustrative » Of Christ
I am the true vine, and my Father is the cultivator. He takes away the branches in me that do not bear fruit. He cleans every branch that bears fruit. That way it may bear more fruit.
Vision » Of ananias » Of Christ
The disciple Ananias was in Damascus. The Lord spoke to Ananias in a vision: Ananias. He replied: Yes, I am here, Lord. The Lord said to him, Arise, and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus for he is praying. He has seen a man named Ananias in a vision. He came in and laid his hand on him that he might receive his sight.
Vision » Of stephen » Of Christ
Being full of the Holy Spirit, he gazed intently into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. He said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing at the right hand of God.
Worship » Musical instruments used in » Of Christ
And again: when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says: Let all the angels of God pay him homage.
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Those on the boat loved him intensely, saying: Truly, you are the Son of God!
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Jesus met them and greeted them. They approached and took hold of his feet and kissed them in adoration.
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They entered the house and saw the young child with his mother Mary. They bowed down and paid him homage. Then they opened their treasure chests and offered gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
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Filled with joy, they bowed down to him in adoration. Then they returned to Jerusalem.
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When he took the book the four living creatures and twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Every one of them had harps, and golden bowls full of incense. These are the prayers of the holy ones.
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Worship » Of Christ
And again: when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says: Let all the angels of God pay him homage.
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Those on the boat loved him intensely, saying: Truly, you are the Son of God!
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Jesus met them and greeted them. They approached and took hold of his feet and kissed them in adoration.
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They entered the house and saw the young child with his mother Mary. They bowed down and paid him homage. Then they opened their treasure chests and offered gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
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Filled with joy, they bowed down to him in adoration. Then they returned to Jerusalem.
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When he took the book the four living creatures and twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Every one of them had harps, and golden bowls full of incense. These are the prayers of the holy ones.
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