Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Vain talk condemned
For there are many rebellious men who are empty talkers [just windbags] and deceivers; especially those of the circumcision [those Jews who insist that Gentile believers must be circumcised and keep the Law in order to be saved].
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For the dream comes through much effort, and the voice of the fool through many words.
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When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,
But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
“Shall a multitude of words not be answered?
And should a talkative man [making such a long-winded defense] be acquitted?
“Should he rebuke and argue with useless talk?
Or with words in which there is no benefit?
In all labor there is profit,
But mere talk leads only to poverty.
A [shortsighted] fool always loses his temper and displays his anger,
But a wise man [uses self-control and] holds it back.
the beginning of his talking is foolishness and the end of his talk is wicked madness.
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therefore prophesy and say, ‘Thus says the Lord God, “For good reason they have made you a desolation, and they crushed you from every side so that you would become a possession of the rest of the nations and you have become the talk and the whispering of the people.”’”
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Labor » Labor profiting
In all labor there is profit,
But mere talk leads only to poverty.
Poverty » What tends to penury
In all labor there is profit,
But mere talk leads only to poverty.
Profit » What is profitable
For physical training is of some value, but godliness (spiritual training) is of value in everything and in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.
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In all labor there is profit,
But mere talk leads only to poverty.
“Your wickedness affects only a man such as you,
And your righteousness affects only
Wisdom along with an inheritance is good
And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun.
Remind people to be submissive to [their] magistrates and authorities, to be obedient, to be prepared and willing to do any upright and honorable work, To slander or abuse or speak evil of no one, to avoid being contentious, to be forbearing (yielding, gentle, and conciliatory), and to show unqualified courtesy toward everybody. For we also were once thoughtless and senseless, obstinate and disobedient, deluded and misled; [we too were once] slaves to all sorts of cravings and pleasures, wasting our days in malice and jealousy and envy, hateful (hated, detestable) and hating one another. read more.
But when the goodness and loving-kindness of God our Savior to man [as man] appeared, He saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but because of His own pity and mercy, by [the] cleansing [bath] of the new birth (regeneration) and renewing of the Holy Spirit, Which He poured out [so] richly upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior. [And He did it in order] that we might be justified by His grace (by His favor, wholly undeserved), [that we might be acknowledged and counted as conformed to the divine will in purpose, thought, and action], and that we might become heirs of eternal life according to [our] hope. This message is most trustworthy, and concerning these things I want you to insist steadfastly, so that those who have believed in (trusted in, relied on) God may be careful to apply themselves to honorable occupations and to doing good, for such things are [not only] excellent and right [in themselves], but [they are] good and profitable for the people.
But when the goodness and loving-kindness of God our Savior to man [as man] appeared, He saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but because of His own pity and mercy, by [the] cleansing [bath] of the new birth (regeneration) and renewing of the Holy Spirit, Which He poured out [so] richly upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior. [And He did it in order] that we might be justified by His grace (by His favor, wholly undeserved), [that we might be acknowledged and counted as conformed to the divine will in purpose, thought, and action], and that we might become heirs of eternal life according to [our] hope. This message is most trustworthy, and concerning these things I want you to insist steadfastly, so that those who have believed in (trusted in, relied on) God may be careful to apply themselves to honorable occupations and to doing good, for such things are [not only] excellent and right [in themselves], but [they are] good and profitable for the people.
Speaking, evil » Vain talk condemned
For there are many rebellious men who are empty talkers [just windbags] and deceivers; especially those of the circumcision [those Jews who insist that Gentile believers must be circumcised and keep the Law in order to be saved].
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For the dream comes through much effort, and the voice of the fool through many words.
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When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,
But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
“Shall a multitude of words not be answered?
And should a talkative man [making such a long-winded defense] be acquitted?
“Should he rebuke and argue with useless talk?
Or with words in which there is no benefit?
In all labor there is profit,
But mere talk leads only to poverty.
A [shortsighted] fool always loses his temper and displays his anger,
But a wise man [uses self-control and] holds it back.
the beginning of his talking is foolishness and the end of his talk is wicked madness.
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therefore prophesy and say, ‘Thus says the Lord God, “For good reason they have made you a desolation, and they crushed you from every side so that you would become a possession of the rest of the nations and you have become the talk and the whispering of the people.”’”
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Speech/communication » The multitude of words
For the dream comes through much effort, and the voice of the fool through many words.
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When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,
But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
In all labor there is profit,
But mere talk leads only to poverty.
Vain talk » Vain talk condemned
For there are many rebellious men who are empty talkers [just windbags] and deceivers; especially those of the circumcision [those Jews who insist that Gentile believers must be circumcised and keep the Law in order to be saved].
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For the dream comes through much effort, and the voice of the fool through many words.
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When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,
But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
“Shall a multitude of words not be answered?
And should a talkative man [making such a long-winded defense] be acquitted?
“Should he rebuke and argue with useless talk?
Or with words in which there is no benefit?
In all labor there is profit,
But mere talk leads only to poverty.
A [shortsighted] fool always loses his temper and displays his anger,
But a wise man [uses self-control and] holds it back.
the beginning of his talking is foolishness and the end of his talk is wicked madness.
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therefore prophesy and say, ‘Thus says the Lord God, “For good reason they have made you a desolation, and they crushed you from every side so that you would become a possession of the rest of the nations and you have become the talk and the whispering of the people.”’”
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