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For many live, about whom I have often told you, and now, with tears, I tell you that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ.
Cross » Figurative
But may I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
Then Jesus called the crowd, along with his disciples, and said to them, "If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.
As Jesus looked at him, he felt love for him and said, "You lack one thing. Go, sell whatever you have and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.
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For many live, about whom I have often told you, and now, with tears, I tell you that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ.
And whoever does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.
Then he said to them all, "If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Whoever does not carry his own cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.
For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel -- and not with clever speech, so that the cross of Christ would not become useless. For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
Now, brothers and sisters, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been removed.
Cross of Christ » Enemies of
For many live, about whom I have often told you, and now, with tears, I tell you that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ.
Denial of Christ » In practice
For many live, about whom I have often told you, and now, with tears, I tell you that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ.
My aim is to know him, to experience the power of his resurrection, to share in his sufferings, and to be like him in his death,
Glory » Whose glory is in their shame
For many live, about whom I have often told you, and now, with tears, I tell you that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is the belly, they exult in their shame, and they think about earthly things.
Names » Of the wicked » Enemies of the cross
For many live, about whom I have often told you, and now, with tears, I tell you that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ.
Pathway of sin » Walking in
For the time that has passed was sufficient for you to do what the non-Christians desire. You lived then in debauchery, evil desires, drunkenness, carousing, drinking bouts, and wanton idolatries.
in which you formerly lived according to this world's present path, according to the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the ruler of the spirit that is now energizing the sons of disobedience,
especially those who indulge their fleshly desires and who despise authority. Brazen and insolent, they are not afraid to insult the glorious ones,
For many live, about whom I have often told you, and now, with tears, I tell you that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ.
Above all, understand this: In the last days blatant scoffers will come, being propelled by their own evil urges
But they did not listen to me or pay any attention to me. They followed the stubborn inclinations of their own wicked hearts. They acted worse and worse instead of better.
When such a person hears the words of this oath he secretly blesses himself and says, "I will have peace though I continue to walk with a stubborn spirit." This will destroy the watered ground with the parched.
For they said to you, "In the end time there will come scoffers, propelled by their own ungodly desires."
Paul » Characteristics of » Earnestness
For I could wish that I myself were accursed -- cut off from Christ -- for the sake of my people, my fellow countrymen,
Therefore be alert, remembering that night and day for three years I did not stop warning each one of you with tears.
For many live, about whom I have often told you, and now, with tears, I tell you that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ.
Shame » Whose glory is in their shame
For many live, about whom I have often told you, and now, with tears, I tell you that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is the belly, they exult in their shame, and they think about earthly things.
Sinful » The whole imitation of worldly people and customs condemned » Walk
For the time that has passed was sufficient for you to do what the non-Christians desire. You lived then in debauchery, evil desires, drunkenness, carousing, drinking bouts, and wanton idolatries.
in which you formerly lived according to this world's present path, according to the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the ruler of the spirit that is now energizing the sons of disobedience,
especially those who indulge their fleshly desires and who despise authority. Brazen and insolent, they are not afraid to insult the glorious ones,
For many live, about whom I have often told you, and now, with tears, I tell you that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ.
Above all, understand this: In the last days blatant scoffers will come, being propelled by their own evil urges
But they did not listen to me or pay any attention to me. They followed the stubborn inclinations of their own wicked hearts. They acted worse and worse instead of better.
When such a person hears the words of this oath he secretly blesses himself and says, "I will have peace though I continue to walk with a stubborn spirit." This will destroy the watered ground with the parched.
For they said to you, "In the end time there will come scoffers, propelled by their own ungodly desires."
Solicitude » For the wayward
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those who are sent to you! How often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you would have none of it!
Therefore be alert, remembering that night and day for three years I did not stop warning each one of you with tears.
Sighing deeply in his spirit he said, "Why does this generation look for a sign? I tell you the truth, no sign will be given to this generation."
For many live, about whom I have often told you, and now, with tears, I tell you that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ.
"Tell these people this, Jeremiah: 'My eyes overflow with tears day and night without ceasing. For my people, my dear children, have suffered a crushing blow. They have suffered a serious wound.
But if you will not pay attention to this warning, I will weep alone because of your arrogant pride. I will weep bitterly and my eyes will overflow with tears because you, the Lord's flock, will be carried into exile."
I take note of the treacherous and despise them, because they do not keep your instructions.
Rage takes hold of me because of the wicked, those who reject your law.
Titles and names of the wicked » Enemies of the cross of Christ
For many live, about whom I have often told you, and now, with tears, I tell you that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ.
Walk » Characteristics of » Sinful
For the time that has passed was sufficient for you to do what the non-Christians desire. You lived then in debauchery, evil desires, drunkenness, carousing, drinking bouts, and wanton idolatries.
in which you formerly lived according to this world's present path, according to the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the ruler of the spirit that is now energizing the sons of disobedience,
especially those who indulge their fleshly desires and who despise authority. Brazen and insolent, they are not afraid to insult the glorious ones,
For many live, about whom I have often told you, and now, with tears, I tell you that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ.
Above all, understand this: In the last days blatant scoffers will come, being propelled by their own evil urges
But they did not listen to me or pay any attention to me. They followed the stubborn inclinations of their own wicked hearts. They acted worse and worse instead of better.
When such a person hears the words of this oath he secretly blesses himself and says, "I will have peace though I continue to walk with a stubborn spirit." This will destroy the watered ground with the parched.
For they said to you, "In the end time there will come scoffers, propelled by their own ungodly desires."
Weeping » Instances of » Of paul
For many live, about whom I have often told you, and now, with tears, I tell you that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ.
serving the Lord with all humility and with tears, and with the trials that happened to me because of the plots of the Jews.