Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Duty toward the Afflicted » To pray for them
So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer to God was made by the church for him.
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For I know that these things will turn out to my salvation through your prayers and a rich supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
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but the former preach Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, because they think they are adding bitterness to my bonds.
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Ministers » Should preach » With good will and love
Some indeed are preaching Christ out of envy and contentiousness, but others from good-will. but the former preach Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, because they think they are adding bitterness to my bonds. These latter out of their love, because they know that I am set here for the defense of the gospel;
Religious zeal » Without knowledge
These men are courting your favor to no good purpose. They want to isolate you, so that you will be courting their favor.
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For you have heard of my former conduct in Judaism, how furiously I used to persecute the church of God, and how I kept seeking to root it out; and how in my zeal for Judaism I outstripped many of my own age and nation, in my special zeal for the traditions of my forefathers.
For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, only it is a zeal without knowledge. For because they were ignorant of God's righteousness, and sought to establish their own righteousness, they did not submit themselves to the righteousness of God.
"They will excommunicate you from their synagogues; indeed the time is coming when any one who kills you will suppose that he is doing God's service.
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And they, when they heard it, glorified God, and said to him. "You see, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews, of those who have believed, and they are all zealous for the Law.
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when a Scribe came up and said to him, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go!" "Foxes have their holes," answered Jesus, "and wild birds their roosting-places, but the Son of man has not where to lay his head."
As they were going on their way, a man came to him and said, "I will follow wherever you go." "The foxes have their holes," Jesus answered, "and the wild birds have their nest, but the Son of man has not where to lay his head."
Some indeed are preaching Christ out of envy and contentiousness, but others from good-will. but the former preach Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, because they think they are adding bitterness to my bonds. These latter out of their love, because they know that I am set here for the defense of the gospel; read more.
What of it? In any case, whether in pretence or in honest truth, Christ is still preached, and in that I am rejoicing, yes, and will rejoice.
What of it? In any case, whether in pretence or in honest truth, Christ is still preached, and in that I am rejoicing, yes, and will rejoice.
Rome » Christians in
All the saints salute you, and especially the slaves of the Emperor's household.
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Do try to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, and so do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brotherhood.
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but by all the churches among the Gentiles. Salute likewise the church that meets in their home. Salute Epaenetus, my dearly beloved, the first man in Roman Asia to believe in Christ. Salute Mary, who toiled terribly for you; and Andronicus and Junia, my kinsfolk and fellow prisoners, who are notable among the apostles, and who became Christians before I did. read more.
Salute Amplias, my beloved in the Lord; and Urbanus, my fellow toiler in Christ; and Stachys, my dear, dear friend. Salute Apellas, tested and tried in Christ, and the household of Aristobulus, and Herodion, my kinsman. Salute the believing members of the household of Narcissus. Salute Trypheana and Tryphosa, who are ever toiling in the Lord. Salute dear Persis, who has toiled terribly in the Lord's service. Salute Rufus, the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers who are associated with them. Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, Olympas, and all the saints associated with them. Salute one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ salute you. I exhort you, brothers, to keep watch of those who are causing the divisions among you, and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the teaching which you have learned.
Salute Amplias, my beloved in the Lord; and Urbanus, my fellow toiler in Christ; and Stachys, my dear, dear friend. Salute Apellas, tested and tried in Christ, and the household of Aristobulus, and Herodion, my kinsman. Salute the believing members of the household of Narcissus. Salute Trypheana and Tryphosa, who are ever toiling in the Lord. Salute dear Persis, who has toiled terribly in the Lord's service. Salute Rufus, the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers who are associated with them. Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, Olympas, and all the saints associated with them. Salute one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ salute you. I exhort you, brothers, to keep watch of those who are causing the divisions among you, and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the teaching which you have learned.
I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has turned out rather to help than to the hindrance of the gospel. Throughout the whole Praetorian guard and among all the others it has become plain that these chains of mine are for the sake of Christ; and most of the brothers in the Lord, made confident in the Lord through my imprisonment, are much emboldened to speak God's message with free and fearless confidence. read more.
Some indeed are preaching Christ out of envy and contentiousness, but others from good-will. but the former preach Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, because they think they are adding bitterness to my bonds. These latter out of their love, because they know that I am set here for the defense of the gospel; What of it? In any case, whether in pretence or in honest truth, Christ is still preached, and in that I am rejoicing, yes, and will rejoice.
Some indeed are preaching Christ out of envy and contentiousness, but others from good-will. but the former preach Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, because they think they are adding bitterness to my bonds. These latter out of their love, because they know that I am set here for the defense of the gospel; What of it? In any case, whether in pretence or in honest truth, Christ is still preached, and in that I am rejoicing, yes, and will rejoice.
Sincerity » The gospel sometimes preached without
but the former preach Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, because they think they are adding bitterness to my bonds.
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Strife » Ministers should » Not preach through
Some indeed are preaching Christ out of envy and contentiousness, but others from good-will. but the former preach Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, because they think they are adding bitterness to my bonds.
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
for testing things that differ, so that you may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, being filled with the fruit of righteousness through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God. I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has turned out rather to help than to the hindrance of the gospel. read more.
Throughout the whole Praetorian guard and among all the others it has become plain that these chains of mine are for the sake of Christ; and most of the brothers in the Lord, made confident in the Lord through my imprisonment, are much emboldened to speak God's message with free and fearless confidence. Some indeed are preaching Christ out of envy and contentiousness, but others from good-will. but the former preach Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, because they think they are adding bitterness to my bonds. These latter out of their love, because they know that I am set here for the defense of the gospel; What of it? In any case, whether in pretence or in honest truth, Christ is still preached, and in that I am rejoicing, yes, and will rejoice. For I know that these things will turn out to my salvation through your prayers and a rich supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. So it is my keen expectation and hope that I shall never feel ashamed, but that with fearless courage, now as hither to, Christ may be magnified in my body, whether by my life or by my death. For, with me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. But now, if life in the flesh, if this be the fruit of my toil??hat to choose I do not know,
Throughout the whole Praetorian guard and among all the others it has become plain that these chains of mine are for the sake of Christ; and most of the brothers in the Lord, made confident in the Lord through my imprisonment, are much emboldened to speak God's message with free and fearless confidence. Some indeed are preaching Christ out of envy and contentiousness, but others from good-will. but the former preach Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, because they think they are adding bitterness to my bonds. These latter out of their love, because they know that I am set here for the defense of the gospel; What of it? In any case, whether in pretence or in honest truth, Christ is still preached, and in that I am rejoicing, yes, and will rejoice. For I know that these things will turn out to my salvation through your prayers and a rich supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. So it is my keen expectation and hope that I shall never feel ashamed, but that with fearless courage, now as hither to, Christ may be magnified in my body, whether by my life or by my death. For, with me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. But now, if life in the flesh, if this be the fruit of my toil??hat to choose I do not know,