Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Children » What children should do
Listen to the one who fathered you, and don't despise your mother in her old age.
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Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is the right thing to do.
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Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.
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Keep your father's commands, my son, and never forsake your mother's rules, by binding them to your heart continuously, fastening them around your neck.
Commandment » The commandments of your parents
Keep your father's commands, my son, and never forsake your mother's rules, by binding them to your heart continuously, fastening them around your neck. During your travels wisdom will lead you; she will watch over you while you rest; and when you are startled from your sleep, she will commune with you. read more.
Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
Life » What gives life
Keep your father's commands, my son, and never forsake your mother's rules, by binding them to your heart continuously, fastening them around your neck. During your travels wisdom will lead you; she will watch over you while you rest; and when you are startled from your sleep, she will commune with you. read more.
Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
Indeed, wisdom gives protection, just like money does, but it's better to know that wisdom gives life, to those who have mastered it.
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Such is the confidence that we have in God through the Messiah. By ourselves we are not qualified to claim that anything comes from us. Rather, our credentials come from God, who has also qualified us to be ministers of a new covenant, which is not written but spiritual, because the written text brings death, but the Spirit gives life.
Obedience » Who to obey
Continue to follow and be submissive to your leaders, since they are watching over your souls as those who will have to give a word of explanation. By doing this, you will be letting them carry out their duties joyfully, and not with grief, for that would be harmful for you.
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Slaves are to submit to their masters in everything, aiming to please them and not argue with them
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Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is the right thing to do.
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Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.
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Keep your father's commands, my son, and never forsake your mother's rules, by binding them to your heart continuously, fastening them around your neck.
Every person must be subject to the governing authorities, for no authority exists except by God's permission. The existing authorities have been established by God,
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Remind believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do any honorable kind of work.
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I advise doing what the king says, especially regarding an oath to God. Don't be in a hurry to leave him, and don't persist in evil, for he does whatever he pleases. Since a king's command is powerful, who is able to challenge him, asking, "What are you doing?"