Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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].
Verse Concepts
Do not do anything from rivalry or from empty conceit, but in humility, consider others better than yourselves.
Verse Concepts
But if you people have bitter jealousy and rivalry in your hearts, do not be arrogant [over it] and deny the truth.
Verse Concepts
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.
Verse Concepts
Strife » Avoiding strife
We should be living properly, as in the daytime [i.e., when people normally behave themselves], not engaging in orgies and drunkenness; not practicing sexual immorality and indecent vices; not quarrelsome and jealous.
Verse Concepts
Do not do anything from rivalry or from empty conceit, but in humility, consider others better than yourselves.
Verse Concepts