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These things have I written to you, that you who believe in the name of the Son of God may know that you have eternal life. And this is the confidence which we have in respect to him, that if we ask any thing according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him.
Jesus answered and said to them, I tell you truly, that if you have faith and doubt not, you shall not only do this of the fig tree, but if you should say to this mountain, Be taken up and be cast into the sea, it would be done; and all things whatever which you ask in prayer believing, you shall receive.
And I tell you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you; for every one that asks, receives; and he that seeks, finds; and to him that knocks, it shall be opened.
Ask, and it shall be given you. Seek, and you shall find. Knock, and it shall be opened to you. For every one that asks, receives; and he that seeks, finds; and to him that knocks, it shall be opened.
I tell you truly, that whoever shall say to this mountain, be raised up and be cast into the sea, and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that what he says will be done, whatever he says shall be done for him. Therefore I tell you, all things whatever which you ask in prayer, believe that you shall receive them, and you shall have them.
Beloved, if our minds do not condemn us, we have boldness before God, and what we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do the things which are pleasing in his sight.
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
And there arose a debate among them, which of them should be the greatest. And Jesus perceiving the debate in their minds, took a little child and set it by him, and said to them, Whoever receives this little child in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives him that sent me. For he that is least among you all, he shall be the greatest.
and whoever denies me before men, him will I also deny before my Father in heaven. Think not that I have come to send peace on the earth. I have not come to send peace, but a sword. I have come to set a man at variance against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a bride against her mother-in-law; read more.
and a man's enemies shall be those of his own house. He that loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he that loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and he that does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. He that finds his life shall lose it, and he that loses his life for my sake shall find it. He that receives you receives me, and he that receives me receives him that sent me. He that receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward, and he that receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.
and a man's enemies shall be those of his own house. He that loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he that loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and he that does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. He that finds his life shall lose it, and he that loses his life for my sake shall find it. He that receives you receives me, and he that receives me receives him that sent me. He that receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward, and he that receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.
AT that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And calling a little child, he set it in the midst of them, and said, I tell you truly, that if you do not turn and become like little children, you can by no means enter into the kingdom of heaven. read more.
Whoever humbles himself like this little child, shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven; and whoever receives one such little child in my name, receives me;
Whoever humbles himself like this little child, shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven; and whoever receives one such little child in my name, receives me;
And he sat down and called the twelve, and said to them, If any one wishes to be first, he shall he last of all, and a servant of all. And taking a little child, he put it in the midst of them, and taking it in his arms, said to them, Whoever receives one such little child in my name, receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me, but him that sent me. read more.
And John spoke to him, saying, Teacher, we saw some one casting out demons in your name, who follows not us, and we forbade him. And Jesus said, Forbid him not; for no one will perform a mighty work in my name, and be able lightly to speak evil of me.
And John spoke to him, saying, Teacher, we saw some one casting out demons in your name, who follows not us, and we forbade him. And Jesus said, Forbid him not; for no one will perform a mighty work in my name, and be able lightly to speak evil of me.
Jesus said to him, He that is washed needs only that his feet should be washed, but is wholly pure; and you are pure, but not all. For he knew him that was to betray him; therefore, he said, You are not all pure. When, therefore, he had washed their feet, and taken his clothes and sat down again, he said to them, Do you know what I have done to you? read more.
You call me Teacher and Lord; and you say well, for I am. If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done. I tell you most truly, the servant is not greater than his lord, nor the apostle greater than he that sent him. If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. I speak not of you all; I know whom I have chosen; but that the Scripture may be fulfilled, He that eats bread with me has lifted up his heel against me. I tell you from this time, before it occurs, that when it occurs you may believe that I am [the Christ]. I tell you most truly, He that receives one that I send receives me; and he that receives me receives him that sent me.
You call me Teacher and Lord; and you say well, for I am. If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done. I tell you most truly, the servant is not greater than his lord, nor the apostle greater than he that sent him. If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. I speak not of you all; I know whom I have chosen; but that the Scripture may be fulfilled, He that eats bread with me has lifted up his heel against me. I tell you from this time, before it occurs, that when it occurs you may believe that I am [the Christ]. I tell you most truly, He that receives one that I send receives me; and he that receives me receives him that sent me.
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
And there arose a debate among them, which of them should be the greatest. And Jesus perceiving the debate in their minds, took a little child and set it by him, and said to them, Whoever receives this little child in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives him that sent me. For he that is least among you all, he shall be the greatest.
IN the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. This [Word] was in the beginning with God. All things existed through him, and without him not one thing existed, which existed. read more.
In him was life, and the life was the light of men; and the light shone in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not. There was a man, sent by God, whose name was John. This man came for a testimony, to testify of the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but to testify of the light. The light was the true [light] which lights every man that comes into the world. He was in the world, and the world existed through him, and the world knew him not. He came to his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become sons of God, to them that believe on his name, who are born not of superior blood, nor of a will of the flesh, nor of a will of man, but of God.
In him was life, and the life was the light of men; and the light shone in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not. There was a man, sent by God, whose name was John. This man came for a testimony, to testify of the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but to testify of the light. The light was the true [light] which lights every man that comes into the world. He was in the world, and the world existed through him, and the world knew him not. He came to his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become sons of God, to them that believe on his name, who are born not of superior blood, nor of a will of the flesh, nor of a will of man, but of God.
and whoever denies me before men, him will I also deny before my Father in heaven. Think not that I have come to send peace on the earth. I have not come to send peace, but a sword. I have come to set a man at variance against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a bride against her mother-in-law; read more.
and a man's enemies shall be those of his own house. He that loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he that loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and he that does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. He that finds his life shall lose it, and he that loses his life for my sake shall find it. He that receives you receives me, and he that receives me receives him that sent me. He that receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward, and he that receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.
and a man's enemies shall be those of his own house. He that loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he that loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and he that does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. He that finds his life shall lose it, and he that loses his life for my sake shall find it. He that receives you receives me, and he that receives me receives him that sent me. He that receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward, and he that receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.
Jesus said to him, He that is washed needs only that his feet should be washed, but is wholly pure; and you are pure, but not all. For he knew him that was to betray him; therefore, he said, You are not all pure. When, therefore, he had washed their feet, and taken his clothes and sat down again, he said to them, Do you know what I have done to you? read more.
You call me Teacher and Lord; and you say well, for I am. If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done. I tell you most truly, the servant is not greater than his lord, nor the apostle greater than he that sent him. If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. I speak not of you all; I know whom I have chosen; but that the Scripture may be fulfilled, He that eats bread with me has lifted up his heel against me. I tell you from this time, before it occurs, that when it occurs you may believe that I am [the Christ]. I tell you most truly, He that receives one that I send receives me; and he that receives me receives him that sent me.
You call me Teacher and Lord; and you say well, for I am. If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done. I tell you most truly, the servant is not greater than his lord, nor the apostle greater than he that sent him. If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. I speak not of you all; I know whom I have chosen; but that the Scripture may be fulfilled, He that eats bread with me has lifted up his heel against me. I tell you from this time, before it occurs, that when it occurs you may believe that I am [the Christ]. I tell you most truly, He that receives one that I send receives me; and he that receives me receives him that sent me.
Whoever receives one such little child in my name, receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me, but him that sent me. And John spoke to him, saying, Teacher, we saw some one casting out demons in your name, who follows not us, and we forbade him. And Jesus said, Forbid him not; for no one will perform a mighty work in my name, and be able lightly to speak evil of me.
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christ’s disciples
And he called the twelve, and sent them out two and two, and gave them power over impure spirits; and charged them to take nothing for the way, except a staff only; not bread, nor a provision sack, nor copper in the girdle, but to wear sandals, and not to put on two coats. read more.
And he said to them, Where you enter into a house, there remain till you go out thence. And whatever place will not receive you, nor hear you, when you go out thence shake off the dust which is under your feet for a testimony to them.
And he said to them, Where you enter into a house, there remain till you go out thence. And whatever place will not receive you, nor hear you, when you go out thence shake off the dust which is under your feet for a testimony to them.
AND calling together the twelve, he gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases, and sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God, and to cure the sick. And he said to them, Take for the way neither a staff nor a provision sack, nor bread, nor silver, and have not two coats apiece. read more.
And into whatever house you enter, there remain and thence depart. And whoever does not receive you, when you go out of that city shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony to them.
And into whatever house you enter, there remain and thence depart. And whoever does not receive you, when you go out of that city shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony to them.
These twelve Jesus sent out and charged them, saying; Go not into a way of gentiles, and enter not into a city of Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel; and as you go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand. read more.
Cure the sick, cleanse lepers, cast out demons; you have received gratuitously, gratuitously give. Take not gold, nor silver, nor copper for your purses, nor a provision sack for the way, nor two coats, nor shoes, nor staves; for the laborer is worthy of his support; and into whatever city or village you enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and there remain till you leave. And when you go into a house, salute it; and if the house is worthy, your blessing shall come upon it; but if the house is not worthy, your blessing shall return to you. And if any one does not receive you, nor hear your words, when you go out of that house or that city, shake off the dust of your feet. I tell you truly, it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in a day of judgment, than for that city.
Cure the sick, cleanse lepers, cast out demons; you have received gratuitously, gratuitously give. Take not gold, nor silver, nor copper for your purses, nor a provision sack for the way, nor two coats, nor shoes, nor staves; for the laborer is worthy of his support; and into whatever city or village you enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and there remain till you leave. And when you go into a house, salute it; and if the house is worthy, your blessing shall come upon it; but if the house is not worthy, your blessing shall return to you. And if any one does not receive you, nor hear your words, when you go out of that house or that city, shake off the dust of your feet. I tell you truly, it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in a day of judgment, than for that city.
And after these things the Lord designated seventy others also, and sent them out, two by two, before his face, into every city and place where he was about to come. And he said to them, The harvest indeed is great, but the laborers few; pray, therefore, the Lord of the harvest to thrust out laborers into his harvest. Go; behold I send you as lambs in the midst of wolves. read more.
Carry neither a purse, nor provision sack, nor sandals; and salute no one by the way. And into whatever house you enter, first say, Peace to this house! And if a son of peace is there, your peace shall rest upon him; but if not, it shall return to you. And in the same house remain, eating and drinking the things with them; for the laborer is worthy of his reward. Go not about from house to house. And into whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat what is set before you; and cure the sick in it, and say to them, The kingdom of God has come nigh to you. And into whatever city you enter, and they receive you not, going out into its streets, say, Even the dust of your city which adheres to our feet we wipe off for you; but know this, that the kingdom of God is at hand. I tell you, it shall be more tolerable for Sodom in that day than for that city.
Carry neither a purse, nor provision sack, nor sandals; and salute no one by the way. And into whatever house you enter, first say, Peace to this house! And if a son of peace is there, your peace shall rest upon him; but if not, it shall return to you. And in the same house remain, eating and drinking the things with them; for the laborer is worthy of his reward. Go not about from house to house. And into whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat what is set before you; and cure the sick in it, and say to them, The kingdom of God has come nigh to you. And into whatever city you enter, and they receive you not, going out into its streets, say, Even the dust of your city which adheres to our feet we wipe off for you; but know this, that the kingdom of God is at hand. I tell you, it shall be more tolerable for Sodom in that day than for that city.
Receiving » Those that receive a child in the name of jesus Christ
And there arose a debate among them, which of them should be the greatest. And Jesus perceiving the debate in their minds, took a little child and set it by him, and said to them, Whoever receives this little child in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives him that sent me. For he that is least among you all, he shall be the greatest.
AT that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And calling a little child, he set it in the midst of them, and said, I tell you truly, that if you do not turn and become like little children, you can by no means enter into the kingdom of heaven. read more.
Whoever humbles himself like this little child, shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven; and whoever receives one such little child in my name, receives me;
Whoever humbles himself like this little child, shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven; and whoever receives one such little child in my name, receives me;
And he sat down and called the twelve, and said to them, If any one wishes to be first, he shall he last of all, and a servant of all. And taking a little child, he put it in the midst of them, and taking it in his arms, said to them, Whoever receives one such little child in my name, receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me, but him that sent me. read more.
And John spoke to him, saying, Teacher, we saw some one casting out demons in your name, who follows not us, and we forbade him. And Jesus said, Forbid him not; for no one will perform a mighty work in my name, and be able lightly to speak evil of me.
And John spoke to him, saying, Teacher, we saw some one casting out demons in your name, who follows not us, and we forbade him. And Jesus said, Forbid him not; for no one will perform a mighty work in my name, and be able lightly to speak evil of me.
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ’s disciples
and whoever denies me before men, him will I also deny before my Father in heaven. Think not that I have come to send peace on the earth. I have not come to send peace, but a sword. I have come to set a man at variance against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a bride against her mother-in-law; read more.
and a man's enemies shall be those of his own house. He that loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he that loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and he that does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. He that finds his life shall lose it, and he that loses his life for my sake shall find it. He that receives you receives me, and he that receives me receives him that sent me. He that receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward, and he that receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.
and a man's enemies shall be those of his own house. He that loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he that loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and he that does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. He that finds his life shall lose it, and he that loses his life for my sake shall find it. He that receives you receives me, and he that receives me receives him that sent me. He that receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward, and he that receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.
Jesus said to him, He that is washed needs only that his feet should be washed, but is wholly pure; and you are pure, but not all. For he knew him that was to betray him; therefore, he said, You are not all pure. When, therefore, he had washed their feet, and taken his clothes and sat down again, he said to them, Do you know what I have done to you? read more.
You call me Teacher and Lord; and you say well, for I am. If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done. I tell you most truly, the servant is not greater than his lord, nor the apostle greater than he that sent him. If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. I speak not of you all; I know whom I have chosen; but that the Scripture may be fulfilled, He that eats bread with me has lifted up his heel against me. I tell you from this time, before it occurs, that when it occurs you may believe that I am [the Christ]. I tell you most truly, He that receives one that I send receives me; and he that receives me receives him that sent me.
You call me Teacher and Lord; and you say well, for I am. If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done. I tell you most truly, the servant is not greater than his lord, nor the apostle greater than he that sent him. If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. I speak not of you all; I know whom I have chosen; but that the Scripture may be fulfilled, He that eats bread with me has lifted up his heel against me. I tell you from this time, before it occurs, that when it occurs you may believe that I am [the Christ]. I tell you most truly, He that receives one that I send receives me; and he that receives me receives him that sent me.
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
IN the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. This [Word] was in the beginning with God. All things existed through him, and without him not one thing existed, which existed. read more.
In him was life, and the life was the light of men; and the light shone in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not. There was a man, sent by God, whose name was John. This man came for a testimony, to testify of the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but to testify of the light. The light was the true [light] which lights every man that comes into the world. He was in the world, and the world existed through him, and the world knew him not. He came to his own, and his own received him not.
In him was life, and the life was the light of men; and the light shone in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not. There was a man, sent by God, whose name was John. This man came for a testimony, to testify of the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but to testify of the light. The light was the true [light] which lights every man that comes into the world. He was in the world, and the world existed through him, and the world knew him not. He came to his own, and his own received him not.
that all should honor the Son as they honor the Father. He that honors not the Son honors not the Father that sent him. I tell you most truly, he that hears my word and believes him that sent me has eternal life, and comes not into judgment, but has passed from death to life. I tell you most truly, that the hour comes, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God, and those that hear shall live. read more.
For as the Father has life in himself, so has he also given to the Son to have life in himself; and has given him authority and judgment to execute, because he is the Son of man. Wonder not at this; for the hour comes in which all that are in the tombs shall hear his voice and shall come forth; those that have done good to a resurrection of life, and those that have done evil to a resurrection of judgment. I can do nothing of myself; as I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, for I seek not my will, but the will of him that sent me. If I testify of myself my testimony is not true. There is another who testifies of me, and I know that the testimony which he testifies of me is true. You sent to John, and he testified to the truth; but I receive not testimony from a man; but I say these things that you may be saved. He was a burning and shining light, and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light. But I have greater testimony than John's; for the works which the Father has given me to finish, these works which I do, testify of me that the Father has sent me; and the Father who sent me, he has testified of me. You have not heard his voice at any time, nor seen his form; and his word you have not continuing in you, for whom he has sent, him you believe not. You search the Scriptures, because you think by them to have eternal life; and they testify of me; and you will not come to me that you may have life. I receive not glory from men, but I know you, that you have not the love of God in you. I have come in my Father's name and you receive me not; if another comes in his own name, him will you receive. How can you believe, receiving glory one from another, and the glory from God alone you seek not? Think not that I will accuse you to the Father; there is one that accuses you, Moses, in whom you trust. For if you had believed Moses, you would have believed me; for he wrote of me. But if you believe not his writings, how will you believe my words?
For as the Father has life in himself, so has he also given to the Son to have life in himself; and has given him authority and judgment to execute, because he is the Son of man. Wonder not at this; for the hour comes in which all that are in the tombs shall hear his voice and shall come forth; those that have done good to a resurrection of life, and those that have done evil to a resurrection of judgment. I can do nothing of myself; as I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, for I seek not my will, but the will of him that sent me. If I testify of myself my testimony is not true. There is another who testifies of me, and I know that the testimony which he testifies of me is true. You sent to John, and he testified to the truth; but I receive not testimony from a man; but I say these things that you may be saved. He was a burning and shining light, and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light. But I have greater testimony than John's; for the works which the Father has given me to finish, these works which I do, testify of me that the Father has sent me; and the Father who sent me, he has testified of me. You have not heard his voice at any time, nor seen his form; and his word you have not continuing in you, for whom he has sent, him you believe not. You search the Scriptures, because you think by them to have eternal life; and they testify of me; and you will not come to me that you may have life. I receive not glory from men, but I know you, that you have not the love of God in you. I have come in my Father's name and you receive me not; if another comes in his own name, him will you receive. How can you believe, receiving glory one from another, and the glory from God alone you seek not? Think not that I will accuse you to the Father; there is one that accuses you, Moses, in whom you trust. For if you had believed Moses, you would have believed me; for he wrote of me. But if you believe not his writings, how will you believe my words?
Receiving » Who receives knowledge
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christ
And Jesus cried and said, He that believes on me, believes not on me but on him that sent me; and he that beholds me beholds him that sent me. I have come a light into the world, that no one who believes in me should continue in darkness. read more.
And if any one hears my words and keeps them not, I do not judge him; for I came not to judge the world but to save the world. He that rejects me and receives not my words, has one that judges him; the word which I have spoken, that shall judge him at the last day. For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father who sent me gave me commandment what to say and what to speak;
And if any one hears my words and keeps them not, I do not judge him; for I came not to judge the world but to save the world. He that rejects me and receives not my words, has one that judges him; the word which I have spoken, that shall judge him at the last day. For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father who sent me gave me commandment what to say and what to speak;
Receiving » Receiving one another
Wherefore receive one another, as Christ also received you to the glory of God.
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Receiving » What is more blessed than receiving
I have showed you all things, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
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