Thematic Bible: On account of their
Thematic Bible
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Uprightness
Those who are of a perverse heart are abomination to Jehovah. The way of the upright is his delight.
I well know, O my God, that you test everyone's heart and are pleased with people of integrity. In honesty and sincerity I have willingly given all this to you. I have seen how your people who are gathered here have been happy to bring offerings to you.
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Repentance
I tell you, it is the same for the angels of God who rejoice over one sinner who repents.
It is the same. I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine good people who do not need to repent.
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Faith
By faith Enoch was moved (transferred) (removed) so that he would not see death. He was not found, because God had moved him away. Before he was moved away he saw that he had pleased God well. (Genesis 5:24) Without faith it is impossible to please God. He who comes to God must believe that he is and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Praying to him
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah! The prayer of the upright is his delight.
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Hope in his mercy
Jehovah is pleased with those who fear him, with those who wait with hope for his mercy.
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Fear of him
Jehovah is pleased with those who fear him, with those who wait with hope for his mercy.
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Meekness
Jehovah takes pleasure in his people. He crowns (beautifies) those who are oppressed with salvation.
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Iniquity
He lends money for interest and makes excessive profits. Will this person live? He will not live. He has done all these disgusting things. So he must die, and he will be responsible for his own death.
The life of every person belongs to me. The life of the father as well as the life of the son is mine. The person who sins will die.
The person who sins will die. The son will not bear the punishment for the father's iniquity, nor will the father bear the punishment for the son's iniquity. The righteousness of the righteous will be upon himself. And the wickedness of the wicked will be upon himself.
'I will punish him, his descendants, and his attendants for their wickedness. They refused to listen. So I will bring on them, on those who live in Jerusalem, and on the people of Judah all the disasters that I have threatened.''
Son of man, I have made you a watchman over the people of Israel. Listen to what I say, and warn them for me. When I tell a wicked man that he will surely die, but you do not warn him or speak out so that he can change his wicked way in order to save his life; that wicked man will die because of his sin. I will hold you responsible for his death.
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Unbelief
Who did God swear would never enter his rest? He was talking about those who did not obey him.
He who believes and is baptized will be saved. He who does not believe will be condemned.
They were broken off because of unbelief! You stand by faith! Do not be conceited but be reverent.
Indeed, we have had good news presented to us. They also had it. But the word that was heard did not benefit them because they were not united in faith by what was heard.
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Oppressing
I will feed oppressors with their own flesh. They will be intoxicated with their own blood as if by sweet wine. Everyone will know that I am Jehovah, your Savior and Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.
That is why everyone who devours you will be devoured, and all your enemies will be taken away as captives. Those who looted you will be looted. Those who stole from you in war will have things stolen from them.
Their children will be like they were long ago. Their community will be established in my presence, and I will punish everyone who oppresses them.
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Pride
Those who exalt themselves will be humbled. And people who humble themselves will be exalted.
It will happen when Jehovah has performed all his work on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem. He will say: I will punish the fruit of the arrogant heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his haughty appearance.
That day Jehovah will punish the host of heaven on high and the kings of the earth below.
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Evil ways and doings
It will be like people, like the priests. I will punish them for their ways, and will repay them for their actions.
Jehovah brings legal charges against Judah and punishes Jacob because of the way their people act. He will pay them back for what they have done.
But I will punish you according to the results of your deeds,' declares Jehovah. 'I will kindle a fire in its forest that will devour all its environs.'
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Idolatry
I will destroy your worship sites. I will cut down your incense altars and pile your dead bodies on top of your dead idols. I will view you with disgust.
As my hand took hold of the kingdoms of the idols, kingdoms whose carved images were greater then those of Jerusalem and Samaria, As I have done to Samaria and her idols, Shall I not also do to Jerusalem and her idols?'
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Covetousness
Because of the iniquity of his covetousness gain I was angry and struck him. I hid and was angry. He went on backsliding in the way of his heart (his heart directed course of life).
That country has many rivers and rich treasures. Yet its time is up, and its thread of life is cut.
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Rejection of the law of God
The sin of divination is rebellion. Wickedness and idolatry are arrogance. They are evil. Because you rejected the word of Jehovah, he rejects you as king.
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you! You will not be a priest to me since you have forgotten the Law of your God. Therefore, I will forget your children. They grew in number and sinned against me. I will change their glory into shame. They feed on the sins of my people, and set their heart on their iniquity. read more.
It will be like people, like the priests. I will punish them for their ways, and will repay them for their actions.
It will be like people, like the priests. I will punish them for their ways, and will repay them for their actions.
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Disobeying the gospel
They will render vengeance to those who do not know God, and to those who do not obey the good news of our Lord Jesus.
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Ignorance of God
They will render vengeance to those who do not know God, and to those who do not obey the good news of our Lord Jesus.
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Persecuting
This is what Jehovah says: The people of Anathoth want to kill you. They say: Do not prophesy in the name of Jehovah, or we will kill you. This is what Jehovah of Hosts says: I am going to punish them. The young men will die by the sword because of war. Their sons and daughters will die by famine.
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Sin
What protest may a living man make? Can a man protest about the punishment for his sin?
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Disobeying God
But they were hard-hearted, and went against your authority. They turned their backs on your law, and murdered your prophets. These prophets gave witness against them with the purpose of turning them back again to you. They did much to make you angry. So you gave them up into the hands of their enemies who were cruel to them. In the time of their trouble, when they prayed to you, you listened to them from heaven. In your great mercy you gave them saviors, who made them free from the hands of their enemies.