Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
false Confidence » Self-confidence, an element of insecurity » Miscellaneous references to
This is the joyous city
Which dwells carelessly [feeling so secure],
Who says in her heart,
“I am, and there is no one besides me.”
What a desolation she has become,
A lair for [wild] animals!
Everyone who passes by her will hiss [in scorn]
And wave his hand in contempt.
But Jesus replied, “You do not realize what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup [of suffering] that I am about to drink?” They answered, “We are able.”
Verse Concepts
“For because you have trusted in your works [your hand-made idols] and in your treasures [instead of in God],
Even you yourself will be captured;
And
Together with his priests and his princes.
A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil,
But the fool is arrogant and careless.
But Peter kept saying insistently, “If I have to die with You, I will not deny You!” And they all were saying the same thing as well.
Verse Concepts
And Peter said to Him, “Lord, I am ready to go with You both to prison and to death!”
Verse Concepts
Evil » Who departs from evil
A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil,
But the fool is arrogant and careless.
Fools » Are » Self-confident
A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil,
But the fool is arrogant and careless.