Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Charitableness » Duty of
Brothers, if anyone is caught in any sin, you who are spiritual [that is, you who are responsive to the guidance of the Spirit] are to restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness [not with a sense of superiority or self-righteousness], keeping a watchful eye on yourself, so that you are not tempted as well.
Above all, have fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins [it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others].
He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love,
But he who repeats or gossips about a matter separates intimate friends.
Now we who are strong [in our convictions and faith] ought to [patiently] put up with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not just please ourselves.
Charity » Duty of
Brothers, if anyone is caught in any sin, you who are spiritual [that is, you who are responsive to the guidance of the Spirit] are to restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness [not with a sense of superiority or self-righteousness], keeping a watchful eye on yourself, so that you are not tempted as well.
Above all, have fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins [it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others].
He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love,
But he who repeats or gossips about a matter separates intimate friends.
Now we who are strong [in our convictions and faith] ought to [patiently] put up with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not just please ourselves.
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Talebearers condemned
You shall not go around as a gossip among your people, and you are not to act against the life of your neighbor [with slander or false testimony]; I am the Lord.
He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love,
But he who repeats or gossips about a matter separates intimate friends.
For lack of wood the fire goes out,
And where there is no whisperer [who gossips], contention quiets down.
He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets,
But he who is trustworthy and faithful keeps a matter hidden.
The words of a whisperer (gossip) are like dainty morsels [to be greedily eaten];
They go down into the innermost chambers of the body [to be remembered and mused upon].
He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets;
Therefore do not associate with a gossip [who talks freely or flatters].
Friendship » Who separates friends
He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love,
But he who repeats or gossips about a matter separates intimate friends.
Love » Who seeks love
He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love,
But he who repeats or gossips about a matter separates intimate friends.
Slander » Effects of » Separating friends
He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love,
But he who repeats or gossips about a matter separates intimate friends.
A perverse man spreads strife,
And one who gossips separates intimate friends.
Slander » Includes » Repeating matters
He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love,
But he who repeats or gossips about a matter separates intimate friends.
Speaking, evil » Talebearers condemned
You shall not go around as a gossip among your people, and you are not to act against the life of your neighbor [with slander or false testimony]; I am the Lord.
He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love,
But he who repeats or gossips about a matter separates intimate friends.
For lack of wood the fire goes out,
And where there is no whisperer [who gossips], contention quiets down.
He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets,
But he who is trustworthy and faithful keeps a matter hidden.
The words of a whisperer (gossip) are like dainty morsels [to be greedily eaten];
They go down into the innermost chambers of the body [to be remembered and mused upon].
He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets;
Therefore do not associate with a gossip [who talks freely or flatters].
Speech/communication » Those that repeat a matter
He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love,
But he who repeats or gossips about a matter separates intimate friends.
The lord seeking that which was lost » Who seeks love
He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love,
But he who repeats or gossips about a matter separates intimate friends.