Thematic Bible: Promises to the tempted
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God » Promises to the tempted » Special promises to religious workers
For God is not [so] unjust as to forget the work you are doing and the love you have shown for Him, as you ministered to the saints [i.e., His holy people] and continue to minister [to them].
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Therefore, my dearly loved brothers, stand firm [in the faith]; do not be moved [from your commitment]. Always do your best to work for the Lord, since you know that your labor in the Lord's [service] is not for nothing.
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But the person who looks closely into the perfect law that brings freedom, and continues to do so, is not a listener who forgets [what he hears], but someone who does the work [it requires]. This person will be blessed for doing so.
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Truly I tell you, whoever will give you [even] a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his [temporal or eternal] reward.
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If the work of anyone lasts [i.e., if his converts are judged faithful], he will receive a reward [i.e., his converts will constitute part of his reward].
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But [He will bring] glory, honor and peace upon every person who does what is good; upon the Jews first, then also upon the Greeks,
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God » Promises to the tempted » Final victory
So, you should submit yourselves to God, but oppose the devil, and he will flee from you.
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Because you have obeyed my command to remain steadfast [in the face of difficult times], I will also keep you from [giving up when] the time of trial comes, which is about to come upon the whole world, to test those living on the earth.
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[But], you people are [followers] of God, little children [i.e., dear ones], and you have overcome them [i.e., these false teachers] because He who is in your lives [i.e., the Holy Spirit, See 3:24] is greater [i.e., more powerful] than he who is in [i.e., dominates] the world [i.e., Satan. See II Cor. 4:4].
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God » Promises to the tempted » Provision of a way of escape
Every temptation that you have experienced is one that commonly happens to people. But God is dependable and will not allow you to be tempted beyond your ability [to cope with it]; [instead] He will provide, along with the temptation, also a way of escaping [it], so you people will be able to endure it.
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God » Promises to the tempted » Enthronement with Christ
The person who has victory [in the Christian life], I will grant him [the privilege of] sitting down with me on my throne, as I also had victory and sat down with my Father on His throne.
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God » Promises to the tempted » Safety through Christ's intercession
"Simon, Simon [i.e., Peter], Satan has earnestly requested the right to sift you like wheat. [Note: Grain was sifted by using a sieve-like device in which grain and particles of dirt and straw were shaken together, allowing the grain to fall through while the dirt and straw remained. This was an allusion to the agitating trials Peter was soon to endure, and survive]. But I prayed earnestly for you, that your faith would not fail [to be strong]. And when you have turned back [i.e., from going astray briefly], provide [spiritual] support to your brothers."
God » Promises to the tempted » The bruising of the serpent's head
And the God, who brings peace, will soon crush Satan under your feet [i.e., bring an end to the divisive work of the false teachers there]. May the unearned favor of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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God » Promises to the tempted » Succour in the trying hour
For since He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is [also] able to help those who [suffer when they] are tempted.
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God » Promises to the tempted » Power to tread on evil forces
See, I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions [i.e., to receive protection from accidental contact with venomous creatures. See Acts 28:5] and [to have authority] over all the power of the enemy [i.e., Satan. See verse 18]. And nothing at all will hurt you.
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Related Topics
- Adversity
- Afflicted Saints
- Afflictions, Consolation During
- Anxiety
- Authority Of Disciples
- Battles
- Being Tempted
- Brotherly Love
- Feet
- God, As Savior
- God, The Provider
- Grace Be To You
- Heaven, Redeemed Community
- Humble Yourself
- Love For God
- Man's Authority Over The Devil
- Overcomers
- Overcoming
- Overcoming Through Christ
- Peace
- Promised Victory
- Protection, From God
- Resisting Temptation
- Resurrection, Of Believers
- Reward For Works
- Reward, For God's People
- Sanctification, Means And Results
- Satan
- Satan, As Tempter
- Satan, Defeat Of
- Satan, Kingdom Of
- Satan, Limitations Of
- Satan, Resistance To
- Serving Groups
- Spiritual Vitality
- Standing
- Suffering, Encouragements In
- Temptation