Thematic Bible: Preciousness of Christ
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Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner-stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.
Preciousness of Christ » Illustrated
As the apple-tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hid in a field; which, when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
My beloved is white and ruddy, the chief among ten thousand. His head is as the most fine gold, his locks are bushy, and black as a raven. His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, and fitly set. read more.
His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips like lilies, dropping sweet-smelling myrrh. His hands are as gold rings set with the beryl: his belly is as bright ivory overlaid with sapphires. His legs are as pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: his countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars. His mouth is most sweet: yes, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips like lilies, dropping sweet-smelling myrrh. His hands are as gold rings set with the beryl: his belly is as bright ivory overlaid with sapphires. His legs are as pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: his countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars. His mouth is most sweet: yes, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
Preciousness of Christ » To saints
To you therefore who believe he is precious: but to them who are disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,
Yes doubtless, and I count all things to be loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them to be dung, that I may win Christ,
Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Name
Because of the savor of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.
Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.
Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Atonement
And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.
But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
Preciousness of Christ » As the source of all grace
For it pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell;
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
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Preciousness of Christ » As the corner-stone of the church
Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner-stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.
Preciousness of Christ » To God
And lo, a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
To whom coming as to a living stone, disallowed indeed by men, but chosen by God, and precious,
Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Goodness and beauty
For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids.
Preciousness of Christ » Unsearchable
To me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Care and tenderness
He will feed his flock like a shepherd: he will gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and will gently lead those that are with young.
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Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Promises
Whereby are given to us exceeding great and precious promises; that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Excellence and grace
Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Words
Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.