Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible





agreeably to that expectation and persuasion I have, that I shall not labour in vain; but as I always have, so I shall still glorify Christ in my body, whether it be by life or by death: for if I live, I live to Christ; and if I die, I gain.









for we have. no settled corporation here, but are in expectation of that which is approaching. Verse ConceptsDecayCitySociety, Positive Aspects OfDeath, Preparation ForCitizens, HeavenlyThe Future AgeCity Of GodCitizensseeking



agreeably to that expectation and persuasion I have, that I shall not labour in vain; but as I always have, so I shall still glorify Christ in my body, whether it be by life or by death: for if I live, I live to Christ; and if I die, I gain.


while I am thus incas'd, I groan with desire to have that celestial vehicle superinduc'd: Verse ConceptsThirstWearinessClothed With Good ThingsChanging DirectionRight DesiresTaken To Heaven


agreeably to that expectation and persuasion I have, that I shall not labour in vain; but as I always have, so I shall still glorify Christ in my body, whether it be by life or by death: for if I live, I live to Christ; and if I die, I gain. whether it be an advantage to me or not still to lead this mortal life, what to chuse I cannot tell. read more.
I am doubly press'd between my desire to depart, in order to be with Christ, which is by far the best for ME;



I have struggled in a glorious cause: I have finish'd my career: I have stood to the faith: I have nothing more to do, but to receive the crown of virtue reserv'd for me, which the Lord, the just judge, will give me in that day: and not only to me, but to those also, who have long'd for his appearance.

agreeably to that expectation and persuasion I have, that I shall not labour in vain; but as I always have, so I shall still glorify Christ in my body, whether it be by life or by death: for if I live, I live to Christ; and if I die, I gain.


and he openly preach'd in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Hellenists, who therefore plotted against his life: Verse Conceptsevangelists, ministry ofGreeksHatredSuffering, Of BelieversDisputesPersecution Of The Apostle PaulReasoned ArgumentAttempting To Kill Specific PeopleBoldness


for tho' I am absent in person, yet I am present with you in my mind, and am glad to perceive the regularily of your affairs, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ. Verse ConceptsJoy, Of The ChurchSpirit, Nature OfCharacter Of SaintsComplimentsAnchorsOrderly PatternsStrong Faith In ChristGone AwayAbsenceKeeping FaithStrength And FaithFaith In GodThe Bodydistanceorganizationconnectionorder

but Simon Peter answered, Lord, to whom shall we go? you have the words of eternal life. and we have believed and we have acknowledged that you are the Christ, the son of God.

Then said Peter, you see that we have left every thing to follow you. Verse ConceptsPeter, The DiscipleSelf DenialNever Giving Upfollowingimpossible

and now I stand arraign'd for expecting the accomplishment of the divine promise made to our fathers, Verse ConceptsHope, In GodMinistry, Qualifications ForAncestorsGod's Promise To Abraham


for to this end was the gospel preach'd to those, who are now dead, that after having suffer'd the loss of this frail life from men, they might enjoy an immortal life with God. Verse ConceptsSpirit, Nature OfSpiritual Life, Nature OfSpiritual Life, Described ByLiving For The MaterialChrist PreachingValidly Like GodLiving The Life


for to this end was the gospel preach'd to those, who are now dead, that after having suffer'd the loss of this frail life from men, they might enjoy an immortal life with God. Verse ConceptsSpirit, Nature OfSpiritual Life, Nature OfSpiritual Life, Described ByLiving For The MaterialChrist PreachingValidly Like GodLiving The Life






agreeably to that expectation and persuasion I have, that I shall not labour in vain; but as I always have, so I shall still glorify Christ in my body, whether it be by life or by death: for if I live, I live to Christ; and if I die, I gain.


for to this end was the gospel preach'd to those, who are now dead, that after having suffer'd the loss of this frail life from men, they might enjoy an immortal life with God. Verse ConceptsSpirit, Nature OfSpiritual Life, Nature OfSpiritual Life, Described ByLiving For The MaterialChrist PreachingValidly Like GodLiving The Life


that being capable to distinguish what is best, you may remain stedfastly sincere until the day of Christ, abounding in good works by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. Now I would have you know, my brethren, that what has happen'd to me, has only conduc'd to the progress of the gospel; read more.
so that the whole court and publick are well appriz'd that I am a prisoner upon the account of Jesus Christ. even many of our brethren, encourag'd by my bonds, preach the word with greater freedom and intrepidity. it is true, there are some who preach Christ out of a spirit of envy and contention; but others do it out of pure affection. those preach the gospel of Christ, not in sincerity, but from a principle of contention, with a view to inflame the persecution against me: the others act from affection, as knowing that I suffer for having defended the gospel. is it not however some advantage? since in either way, whether it be occasionally, or professedly, Christ is preach'd; which is now, and always will be matter of joy to me. for I know that this shall turn to my deliverance, thro' your prayers, by the spirit, which Jesus Christ will supply me with, agreeably to that expectation and persuasion I have, that I shall not labour in vain; but as I always have, so I shall still glorify Christ in my body, whether it be by life or by death: for if I live, I live to Christ; and if I die, I gain. whether it be an advantage to me or not still to lead this mortal life, what to chuse I cannot tell.