Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » Saints
Saints » Death of » Despised
And He chose what the world considers insignificant and contemptible, and [even] what it considers "nothing," in order to nullify what appears to be something.
Verse Concepts
[though] we are slandered, we reply kindly. We have become [like] the scum of the earth, the dregs of all society, to this day.
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Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Saints despised
And He chose what the world considers insignificant and contemptible, and [even] what it considers "nothing," in order to nullify what appears to be something.
Verse Concepts
[though] we are slandered, we reply kindly. We have become [like] the scum of the earth, the dregs of all society, to this day.
Verse Concepts
The fruit of righteousness » The righteousness of the lord
But now [i.e., under the Gospel age], a way of being considered right with God apart from [any] law has been made known. [The writings of] the law [i.e., the Pentateuch] and the prophets bear witness to this. Being considered right with God is [obtained] through faith in Jesus Christ by every person who believes [in Him], for there is no favoritism [with God],
[This letter is being written by] Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith just as precious as ours, through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ.
Verse Concepts
What is more, I consider everything to be a loss compared to the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus [as] my Lord, for whose sake I have suffered the loss of all things. [I now] consider [all of] them to be trash, in order to gain Christ and to be found in [fellowship with] Him, not having a righteousness of my own, acquired by observing the law of Moses, but one acquired through believing in Christ. This righteousness, which comes from God, is based on faith.