Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
God » Voice of select readings » Waiting upon
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait upon the LORD our God, until he has mercy upon us.
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
My soul, wait you only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
Lead me in your truth, and teach me: for you are the God of my salvation; on you do I wait all the day.
Say not, I will repay evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save you.
And I will wait upon the LORD, that hides his face from the house of Jacob, and I will hope in him.
Therefore turn you to your God: keep mercy and judgment, and wait on your God continually.
Retaliation » Forbidden
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
You shall not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.
Say not, I will repay evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save you.
But I say unto you, That you resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but on the contrary blessing; knowing that you are unto this called, that you should inherit a blessing.
Say not, I will do so to him as he has done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Trust in God
Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
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Say not, I will repay evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save you.
Strife » Saints should » Submit to wrong rather than engage in
Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because you go to law one with another. Why do you not rather take wrong? why do you not rather allow yourselves to be defrauded?
Say not, I will repay evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save you.
But I say unto you, That you resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any man will sue you at the law, and take away your coat, let him have your cloak also.
Vengeance » Not avenging
See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
You shall not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.
Say not, I will repay evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save you.
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lies in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord. read more.
Therefore if your enemy hungers, feed him; if he thirsts, give him drink: for in so doing you shall heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Therefore if your enemy hungers, feed him; if he thirsts, give him drink: for in so doing you shall heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
You have heard that it has been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That you resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any man will sue you at the law, and take away your coat, let him have your cloak also. read more.
And whosoever shall compel you to go a mile, go with him two. Give to him that asks you, and from him that would borrow of you turn not away.
And whosoever shall compel you to go a mile, go with him two. Give to him that asks you, and from him that would borrow of you turn not away.
Be not a witness against your neighbor without cause; and deceive not with your lips. Say not, I will do so to him as he has done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
But I say unto you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to them who hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them who despitefully use you. And unto him that smites you on the one cheek offer also the other; and he that takes away your cloak forbid not to take your coat also. read more.
Give to every man that asks of you; and of him that takes away your goods ask them not again.
Give to every man that asks of you; and of him that takes away your goods ask them not again.
Finally, be all of one mind, having compassion one with another, love as brethren, be tender hearted, be courteous: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but on the contrary blessing; knowing that you are unto this called, that you should inherit a blessing.
Waiting » The reward for waiting on the lord
[To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.] I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD has spoken it. And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
Say not, I will repay evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save you.
Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt you to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.
Waiting » Those who engage in » Will be saved
And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
Say not, I will repay evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save you.
Waiting upon God » They who engage in » Shall be saved
And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
Say not, I will repay evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save you.