Thematic Bible: Reviling and reproaching
Thematic Bible
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Sometimes depressed by
Reproach has broken my heart, and I am full of heaviness. I looked for some to take pity, but there was none; for comforters, but I found none.
As with a sword in my bones, my adversaries reproach me, while they continually ask me, "Where is your God?"
At the taunt of one who reproaches and verbally abuses, because of the enemy and the avenger.
Reviling and reproaching » Of Christ, predicted
For the zeal of your house consumes me. The reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me.
For even Christ did not please himself. But, as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me."
With which your enemies have mocked, LORD, with which they have mocked the footsteps of your anointed one.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Return blessings for
We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure.
not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; because to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Endure
For to this end we both labor and strive, because we have set our trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.
partly, being exposed to both reproaches and oppressions; and partly, becoming partakers with those who were treated so.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Pray under
Incline your ear, LORD, and hear. Open your eyes, LORD, and see. Hear the words of Sennacherib, with which he has sent to defy the living God.
It may be the LORD your God will hear all the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master has sent to defy the living God, and will rebuke the words which the LORD your God has heard. Therefore lift up your prayer for the remnant that is left.'"
Reviling and reproaching » The wicked utter, against » Saints
My enemies reproach me all day. Those who are mad at me use my name as a curse.
I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the insults of the children of Ammon, with which they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border.
Reviling and reproaching » Of rulers specially forbidden
"You shall not blaspheme God, nor curse a ruler of your people.
Those who stood by said, "Do you malign God's high priest?" Paul said, "I did not know, brothers, that he was high priest. For it is written, 'You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.'"
Reviling and reproaching » The wicked utter, against » Christ
The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, 'Look, a gluttonous man, and a drunkard; a friend of tax collectors and sinners.'
Reviling and reproaching » The wicked utter, against » God
Arise, God. Plead your own cause. Remember how the foolish man mocks you all day.
Pay back to our neighbors seven times into their bosom their reproach with which they have reproached you, Lord.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Trust in God under
He will send from heaven, and save me, he rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah. God will send out his loving kindness and his truth.
So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in your word.
Reviling and reproaching » Blessedness of enduring, for Christ's sake
"Blessed are you when men insult you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Blessed are you when men shall hate you, and when they shall exclude and mock you, and throw out your name as evil, for the Son of Man's sake.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » May take pleasure in
Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Supported under
Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
Reviling and reproaching » Excludes from heaven
nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor swindlers, will inherit the Kingdom of God.
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Jews
Those who passed by blasphemed him, wagging their heads, and saying, "You who destroy the temple, and build it in three days, save yourself. If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross."
Reviling and reproaching » The wicked utter, against » Rulers'
but chiefly those who walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries; whereas angels, though greater in might and power, do not bring a railing judgment against them before the Lord.
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Shimei
Shimei said when he cursed, "Be gone, be gone, you man of blood, and base fellow. The LORD has returned on you all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose place you have reigned. The LORD has delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom your son. Behold, you are caught by your own mischief, because you are a man of blood."
Reviling and reproaching » Punishment for
I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the insults of the children of Ammon, with which they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border. Therefore as I live, says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, surely Moab will be as Sodom, and the children of Ammon as Gomorrah, a possession of nettles, and salt pits, and a perpetual desolation. The remnant of my people will plunder them, and the survivors of my nation will inherit them.
Reviling and reproaching » The wicked utter, against » God, by oppressing the poor
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Moabites and ammonites
I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the insults of the children of Ammon, with which they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border.
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Joseph's brethren
They said one to another, "Behold, this dreamer comes.
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Michal
Then David returned to bless his household. Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, "How glorious the king of Israel was today, who uncovered himself today in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovers himself."
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Should expect
It is enough for the disciple that he be like his teacher, and the servant like his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more those of his household.
Reviling and reproaching » Happiness of enduring, for Christ's sake
If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
Reviling and reproaching » The conduct of Christ under
Who, when he was cursed, did not curse back. When he suffered, did not threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously;
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Sennacherib, isa 37:17
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Should not fear
"Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; do not fear the reproach of men, neither be dismayed at their insults.
Reviling and reproaching » Ministers should not fear
You, son of man, do not be afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns are with you, and you do dwell among scorpions: do not be afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house.
Reviling and reproaching » Forbidden
not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; because to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Athenian philosophers
Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also were conversing with him. Some said, "What does this babbler want to say?" Others said, "He seems to be advocating foreign deities," because he preached Jesus and the resurrection.
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Malefactor
One of the criminals who hung there insulted him, saying, "Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us."
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Endure for God's sake
Because for your sake, I have borne reproach. Shame has covered my face.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Endure for Christ's sake
Blessed are you when men shall hate you, and when they shall exclude and mock you, and throw out your name as evil, for the Son of Man's sake.