Thematic Bible: Persistence of examples of
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Women » Persistence of examples of » Piety of
There was also Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, belonging to the tribe of Asher. She was of a very great age, having had after her maidenhood seven years of married life,
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"Thus has the Lord dealt with me," she said, "now that He has graciously taken away my reproach among men."
Herewith I introduce our sister Phoebe to you, who is a servant of the Church at Cenchreae,
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and yet only one thing is really necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion and she shall not be deprived of it."
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Among our hearers was one named Lydia, a dealer in purple goods. She belonged to the city of Thyateira, and was a worshipper of the true God. The Lord opened her heart, so that she gave attention to what Paul was saying.
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Then Mary said: "My soul extols the Lord,
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"I am the Lord's maidservant," Mary replied; "may it be with me in accordance with your words!" And then the angel left her.
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Greetings to those Christian workers, Tryphaena and Tryphosa; also to dear Persis, who has laboured strenuously in the Lord's work.
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Women » Persistence of examples of » The shunammite
Women » Persistence of examples of » Delilah
Women » Persistence of examples of » The syrophenician
She was a Gentile woman, a Syro-phoenician by nation: and again and again she begged Him to expel the demon from her daughter.
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Women » Persistence of examples of » The widow
yet because she annoys me I will give her justice, to prevent her from constantly coming to pester me.'"
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