Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Crown » Figurative
Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. The devil is about to have some of you thrown into prison so you may be tested, and you will experience suffering for ten days. Remain faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown that is life itself.
Verse Concepts
Days, Description OfFaithfulness, To GodFaithfulness, Examples OfFaith, Testing Ofevil, origins ofdefence, divineAthleticsCommitment, to GodHumiliationImprisonmentsInjustice, Nature And Source OfMartyrdom, Qualities OfMillenniumMonotonyPersecution, Attitudes ToPersecution, Nature OfPrizesRescueReward, For God's PeopleSatan, As TempterSatan, As The Enemy Of GodSelf Discipline
Spiritual Warfare, Causes OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InSuffering, Of BelieversBeneficial Afflictions For FaithAfflictions, Consolation DuringDeath Of The Saints, Results InMartyrdom Of The SaintsAfflictions, Benefits OfFear, Of PersecutionSatan, Work OfPersecution PredictedTen Or More DaysCrowns For God's PeopleBemaTribulation MartydomSpiritual crownsCasting Out FearPersecutionLuciferEnd Of DaysWorrying About The Futurejail
Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.
Verse Concepts
BattlesBlessedCrowns Of ChristiansFate Of The GodlyFaith, Testing OfAssurance, basis ofCommendationeternal life, experience ofdiscipline, divineCharacterAthleticsLove, Nature OfPerseverancePrizesGod's PromisesPunishment, By GodSatan, Resistance ToSelf DisciplineTemptation, ResistingTestingTrialsTrust, Importance OfAfflictions, Consolation DuringLove For GodSuffering, Hardship
Endurance In DiscouragementCrowns For God's PeopleEnduringPeople Commended By GodBemaPromise Of HeavenUniversalismTemptationEnduranceLife StrugglesOvercoming Hard TimesHardshipPatience In Hard TimesResisting TemptationTestsOvercoming AdversityPersistenceHard Work And Perseveranceperserverancepatientsperseveringcrownsexamstrailspressure
Finally the crown of righteousness is reserved for me. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award it to me in that day -- and not to me only, but also to all who have set their affection on his appearing.
Verse Concepts
Day of the LORDGod, As JudgeCrowns Of ChristiansAmbition, positive aspects ofenemies, of believersGod, Righteousness OfThe Christian RaceHeavenly RewardsHope, As ConfidenceJustice, In Believers' LivesLast JudgmentPrizesSalvation, Nature OfSelf DisciplineServants, Working Conditions OfStoringThirstDeath Of The Saints, Results In
Then when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that never fades away.
At that time the Lord who commands armies will become a beautiful crown and a splendid diadem for the remnant of his people.
Each competitor must exercise self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one.
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have so that no one can take away your crown.
Crowns » Spiritual crowns » To be guarded
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have so that no one can take away your crown.
Perseverance » In persevering to the end
So we must not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not give up.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us,
Verse Concepts
Freedom, Abuse Of ChristianAmbition, positive aspects ofAvoiding Sinevil, believers' responses toClouds, Figurative UseAttitudes, in prayerAthleticsThe Christian RaceLibertinismPatience, In Christian LivingPersecution, Attitudes ToPrizesRunningSelf DisciplineSuffering, Encouragements InConduct, ProperGames, SpiritualVictoryAbuse, Of Christian FreedomPatience Exercised
"Just as the Father has loved me, I have also loved you; remain in my love.
When the meeting of the synagogue had broken up, many of the Jews and God-fearing proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who were speaking with them and were persuading them to continue in the grace of God.
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have so that no one can take away your crown.
But the righteous man holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
eternal life to those who by perseverance in good works seek glory and honor and immortality,
You, however, must continue in the things you have learned and are confident about. You know who taught you
Philadelphia » One of the "seven congregations" in
saying: "Write in a book what you see and send it to the seven churches -- to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea."
"To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write the following: "This is the solemn pronouncement of the Holy One, the True One, who holds the key of David, who opens doors no one can shut, and shuts doors no one can open: I know your deeds. (Look! I have put in front of you an open door that no one can shut.) I know that you have little strength, but you have obeyed my word and have not denied my name. Listen! I am going to make those people from the synagogue of Satan -- who say they are Jews yet are not, but are lying -- Look, I will make them come and bow down at your feet and acknowledge that I have loved you. read more.
Because you have kept my admonition to endure steadfastly, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come on the whole world to test those who live on the earth. I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have so that no one can take away your crown. The one who conquers I will make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he will never depart from it. I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God (the new Jerusalem that comes down out of heaven from my God), and my new name as well. The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'
Because you have kept my admonition to endure steadfastly, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come on the whole world to test those who live on the earth. I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have so that no one can take away your crown. The one who conquers I will make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he will never depart from it. I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God (the new Jerusalem that comes down out of heaven from my God), and my new name as well. The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'
Reward » Spiritual crowns » To be guarded
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have so that no one can take away your crown.
Spiritual » Crowns » To be guarded
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have so that no one can take away your crown.
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In persevering to the end
So we must not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not give up.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us,
Verse Concepts
Freedom, Abuse Of ChristianAmbition, positive aspects ofAvoiding Sinevil, believers' responses toClouds, Figurative UseAttitudes, in prayerAthleticsThe Christian RaceLibertinismPatience, In Christian LivingPersecution, Attitudes ToPrizesRunningSelf DisciplineSuffering, Encouragements InConduct, ProperGames, SpiritualVictoryAbuse, Of Christian FreedomPatience Exercised
"Just as the Father has loved me, I have also loved you; remain in my love.
When the meeting of the synagogue had broken up, many of the Jews and God-fearing proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who were speaking with them and were persuading them to continue in the grace of God.
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have so that no one can take away your crown.
But the righteous man holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
eternal life to those who by perseverance in good works seek glory and honor and immortality,
You, however, must continue in the things you have learned and are confident about. You know who taught you
the future » The second coming of Christ » Spoken of as near at hand
The one who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon!" Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!
(Look! I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy expressed in this book.)
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have so that no one can take away your crown.
Let everyone see your gentleness. The Lord is near!
For just a little longer and he who is coming will arrive and not delay.
You also be patient and strengthen your hearts, for the Lord's return is near.
the future » Spiritual crowns » To be guarded
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have so that no one can take away your crown.
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » The imminence of the advent
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have so that no one can take away your crown.