Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Crown » Figurative
Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil (false accuser) (Devil) is about to throw you into prison, that you may be tested. You will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful even if you must die, and I will give you the crown of life.
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
The man who endures under trial is blessed. For when he has been approved, 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
The crown of righteousness is laid up for me. The Lord, the righteous judge, will give it to me at that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing (manifestation).
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
When the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.
Jehovah of armies will then become a crown of glory and beauty to the remnant of his people.
Every man taking part in the contest is temperate in all things. They do it to obtain a corruptible crown but we do it to receive an incorruptible crown.
I come quickly: hold fast what you have so that no one will take your crown.
Crowns » Spiritual crowns » To be guarded
I come quickly: hold fast what you have so that no one will take your crown.
Perseverance » In persevering to the end
Let us not grow tired of doing good things for in due season we shall harvest, if we do not faint.
A great cloud of witnesses surround us. Therefore let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that easily entangles us. Let us run with endurance the race that is set before 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
I love you just as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love.
When the congregation dismissed, many followed Paul and Barnabas. They urged them to continue in the grace of God.
I come quickly: hold fast what you have so that no one will take your crown.
Yet, the righteous person clings to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
Brace up your minds. Remain sober, and set your hope perfectly on the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
[He offers] everlasting life for those who search for incorruptible glory and honor by enduring in good works.
Continue in the things you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them.
Philadelphia » One of the "seven congregations" in
It said: Write what you see in a book and send it to the seven congregations in Asia: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.
To the angel of the congregation in Philadelphia write: He says these things. He who is holy, he who is true, he who has the key of David, he who opens and no man shuts, and shuts and no man opens. I know your works (deeds) (acts). Pay attention, I set before you an open door, and no man can shut it: for you have a little strength, and have kept my word, and have not denied my name. I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews, and are not, for they lie; I will make them come and bow down before your feet. They will know that I have loved you. read more.
Because you have kept the word of my patience (endurance), I also will keep you from the hour of testing. This will come upon the whole world to test (scrutinize) (discipline) (examine) those who dwell on the earth. I come quickly: hold fast what you have so that no one will take your crown. I will make the one who overcomes, a pillar in the temple of my God, and he will not go out from it anymore. I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is the New Jerusalem. This city comes down out of heaven from my God. I will write my new name on him. He who can hear let him hear what the Spirit says to the congregations.'
Because you have kept the word of my patience (endurance), I also will keep you from the hour of testing. This will come upon the whole world to test (scrutinize) (discipline) (examine) those who dwell on the earth. I come quickly: hold fast what you have so that no one will take your crown. I will make the one who overcomes, a pillar in the temple of my God, and he will not go out from it anymore. I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is the New Jerusalem. This city comes down out of heaven from my God. I will write my new name on him. He who can hear let him hear what the Spirit says to the congregations.'
Reward » Spiritual crowns » To be guarded
I come quickly: hold fast what you have so that no one will take your crown.
Spiritual » Crowns » To be guarded
I come quickly: hold fast what you have so that no one will take your crown.
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In persevering to the end
Let us not grow tired of doing good things for in due season we shall harvest, if we do not faint.
A great cloud of witnesses surround us. Therefore let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that easily entangles us. Let us run with endurance the race that is set before 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
I love you just as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love.
When the congregation dismissed, many followed Paul and Barnabas. They urged them to continue in the grace of God.
I come quickly: hold fast what you have so that no one will take your crown.
Yet, the righteous person clings to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
Brace up your minds. Remain sober, and set your hope perfectly on the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
[He offers] everlasting life for those who search for incorruptible glory and honor by enduring in good works.
Continue in the things you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them.
the future » The second coming of Christ » Spoken of as near at hand
He who testifies to these things says: I come quickly. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
Behold, I come quickly. Blessed is he who obeys the words of the prophecy of this book.
I come quickly: hold fast what you have so that no one will take your crown.
Let your gentleness (mildness) (moderation) be known to all men for the Lord is near.
In just a little while, he who is coming will come. He will not delay!
You also be patient. Make your hearts firm, for the coming of the Lord is near.
the future » Spiritual crowns » To be guarded
I come quickly: hold fast what you have so that no one will take your crown.
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » The imminence of the advent
I come quickly: hold fast what you have so that no one will take your crown.