Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Conversation » Speech, admonitions concerning
Hold to the standard of sound words that you heard from me and do so with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
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The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.
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Let your word be 'Yes, yes' or 'No, no.' More than this is from the evil one.
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Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer everyone.
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and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.
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For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect individual, able to control the entire body as well.
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Knowledge » Those that have knowledge
From Simeon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ, have been granted a faith just as precious as ours. May grace and peace be lavished on you as you grow in the rich knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord! I can pray this because his divine power has bestowed on us everything necessary for life and godliness through the rich knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and excellence. read more.
Through these things he has bestowed on us his precious and most magnificent promises, so that by means of what was promised you may become partakers of the divine nature, after escaping the worldly corruption that is produced by evil desire. For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith excellence, to excellence, knowledge; to knowledge, self-control; to self-control, perseverance; to perseverance, godliness; to godliness, brotherly affection; to brotherly affection, unselfish love. For if these things are really yours and are continually increasing, they will keep you from becoming ineffective and unproductive in your pursuit of knowing our Lord Jesus Christ more intimately. But concerning the one who lacks such things -- he is blind. That is to say, he is nearsighted, since he has forgotten about the cleansing of his past sins. Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. For by doing this you will never stumble into sin. For thus an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be richly provided for you.
Through these things he has bestowed on us his precious and most magnificent promises, so that by means of what was promised you may become partakers of the divine nature, after escaping the worldly corruption that is produced by evil desire. For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith excellence, to excellence, knowledge; to knowledge, self-control; to self-control, perseverance; to perseverance, godliness; to godliness, brotherly affection; to brotherly affection, unselfish love. For if these things are really yours and are continually increasing, they will keep you from becoming ineffective and unproductive in your pursuit of knowing our Lord Jesus Christ more intimately. But concerning the one who lacks such things -- he is blind. That is to say, he is nearsighted, since he has forgotten about the cleansing of his past sins. Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. For by doing this you will never stumble into sin. For thus an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be richly provided for you.
The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.
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When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.
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Speech » Admonitions concerning
Hold to the standard of sound words that you heard from me and do so with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
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The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.
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Let your word be 'Yes, yes' or 'No, no.' More than this is from the evil one.
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Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer everyone.
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and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.
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For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect individual, able to control the entire body as well.
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Speech/communication » Who holds their tongue
The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent.
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The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.
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A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.
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Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.
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Tongue » Restrained by wisdom
A time to rip, and a time to sew; a time to keep silent, and a time to speak.
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The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.
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The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.
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