Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Animals » Names of » Dogs
He longed to be fed with scraps that fell from the rich man's table and even dogs came and licked his sores.
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Busy-bodies » Bring mischief upon themselves
Dogs » Described as » Impatient of injury
Dogs » General references
He longed to be fed with scraps that fell from the rich man's table and even dogs came and licked his sores.
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Strife » Causes of » Forbidden
For the Lord's slave must not quarrel, but be kind toward everyone, capable of teaching, [and] patient [with difficult people and situations].
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Do not do anything from rivalry or from empty conceit, but in humility, consider others better than yourselves.
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But if you people have bitter jealousy and rivalry in your hearts, do not be arrogant [over it] and deny the truth.
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Remind them [Note: This probably refers to the "trustworthy men" there at Ephesus. See 2:2] of these things [i.e., the truths just mentioned. Verses 8-13], solemnly urging them, in the presence of the Lord, not to argue over words, [for] it is useless and brings [only] ruin to those who listen to it.
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