Thematic Bible
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Crown » Figurative
Dismiss your fears concerning all that you are about to suffer. I tell you that the Devil is about to throw some of you into prison that you may be put to the test, and for ten days you will have to endure persecution. Be faithful to the End, even if you have to die, and then I will give you the victor's Wreath of Life.
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Blessed is he who patiently endures trials; for when he has stood the test, he will gain the victor's crown--even the crown of Life--which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
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From this time onward there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all who love the thought of His Appearing.
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And then, when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the never-withering wreath of glory.
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But every competitor in an athletic contest practices abstemiousness in all directions. They indeed do this for the sake of securing a perishable wreath, but we for the sake of securing one that will not perish.
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I am coming quickly: cling to that which you already possess, so that your wreath of victory be not taken away from you.
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Crowns » Spiritual crowns » To be guarded
I am coming quickly: cling to that which you already possess, so that your wreath of victory be not taken away from you.
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Perseverance » In persevering to the end
Let us not abate our courage in doing what is right; for in due time we shall reap a reward, if we do not faint.
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Therefore, surrounded as we are by such a vast cloud of witnesses, let us fling aside every encumbrance and the sin that so readily entangles our feet. And let us run with patient endurance the race that lies before us,
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As the Father has loved me, I have also loved you: continue in my love.
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And, when the congregation had broken up, many of the Jews and of the devout converts from heathenism continued with Paul and Barnabas, who talked to them and urged them to hold fast to the grace of God.
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I am coming quickly: cling to that which you already possess, so that your wreath of victory be not taken away from you.
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Therefore gird up your minds and fix your hopes calmly and unfalteringly upon the boon that is soon to be yours, at the re-appearing of Jesus Christ.
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to those on the one hand who, by lives of persistent right-doing, are striving for glory, honour and immortality, the Life of the Ages;
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But you must cling to the things which you have learnt and have been taught to believe, knowing who your teachers were,
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Philadelphia » One of the "seven congregations" in
It said, "Write forthwith in a roll an account of what you see, and send it to the seven Churches--to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyateira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea."
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"To the minister of the Church at Philadelphia write as follows: "'This is what the holy One and the true says--He who has the key of David--He who opens and no one shall shut, and shuts and no one shall open. I know your doings. I have put an opened door in front of you, which no one can shut; because you have but a little power, and yet you have guarded My word and have not disowned Me. I will cause some belonging to Satan's synagogue who say that they themselves are Jews, and are not, but are liars--I will make them come and fall at your feet and know for certain that I have loved you. read more.
Because in spite of suffering you have guarded My word, I in turn will guard you from that hour of trial which is soon coming upon the whole world, to put to the test the inhabitants of the earth. I am coming quickly: cling to that which you already possess, so that your wreath of victory be not taken away from you. "'He who overcomes--I will make him a pillar in the sanctuary of My God, and he shall never go out from it again. And I will write on him the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God, the new Jerusalem, which is to come down out of Heaven from My God, and My own new name. Let all who have ears give heed to what the Spirit is saying to the Churches.'
Because in spite of suffering you have guarded My word, I in turn will guard you from that hour of trial which is soon coming upon the whole world, to put to the test the inhabitants of the earth. I am coming quickly: cling to that which you already possess, so that your wreath of victory be not taken away from you. "'He who overcomes--I will make him a pillar in the sanctuary of My God, and he shall never go out from it again. And I will write on him the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God, the new Jerusalem, which is to come down out of Heaven from My God, and My own new name. Let all who have ears give heed to what the Spirit is saying to the Churches.'
Reward » Spiritual crowns » To be guarded
I am coming quickly: cling to that which you already possess, so that your wreath of victory be not taken away from you.
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Spiritual » Crowns » To be guarded
I am coming quickly: cling to that which you already possess, so that your wreath of victory be not taken away from you.
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Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In persevering to the end
Let us not abate our courage in doing what is right; for in due time we shall reap a reward, if we do not faint.
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Therefore, surrounded as we are by such a vast cloud of witnesses, let us fling aside every encumbrance and the sin that so readily entangles our feet. And let us run with patient endurance the race that lies before us,
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As the Father has loved me, I have also loved you: continue in my love.
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And, when the congregation had broken up, many of the Jews and of the devout converts from heathenism continued with Paul and Barnabas, who talked to them and urged them to hold fast to the grace of God.
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I am coming quickly: cling to that which you already possess, so that your wreath of victory be not taken away from you.
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Therefore gird up your minds and fix your hopes calmly and unfalteringly upon the boon that is soon to be yours, at the re-appearing of Jesus Christ.
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to those on the one hand who, by lives of persistent right-doing, are striving for glory, honour and immortality, the Life of the Ages;
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But you must cling to the things which you have learnt and have been taught to believe, knowing who your teachers were,
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the future » The second coming of Christ » Spoken of as near at hand
"He who solemnly declares all this says, "'Yes, I am coming quickly.'" Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
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I am coming quickly.' Blessed is he who is mindful of the predictions contained in this book."
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I am coming quickly: cling to that which you already possess, so that your wreath of victory be not taken away from you.
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Let your forbearing spirit be known to every one--the Lord is near.
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For there is still but a short time and then "The coming One will come and will not delay.
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So you also must be patient: keeping up your courage; for the Coming of the Lord is now close at hand.
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the future » Spiritual crowns » To be guarded
I am coming quickly: cling to that which you already possess, so that your wreath of victory be not taken away from you.
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Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » The imminence of the advent
I am coming quickly: cling to that which you already possess, so that your wreath of victory be not taken away from you.
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