Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible




Now I Paul, who am humble [when speaking] face to face with you, but bold when I am away from you, urge you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ [Note: This means either Paul was imitating Christ's behavior or that the Corinthians were to do so]: Verse ConceptsGentlenessFaultsTimidityJesus Christ, Meekness OfMeekness, Examples OfChrist's GentlenessA Bold FrontContact With PeopleGone AwayHumble PeopleIn Men's PresenceAbsenceGentleness As A Fruit Of The Spirithumbleserenitygraciousness







We should fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and completer of the [or, "our"] faith. [Note: Jesus is here pictured as the one who completely fulfills the life of faith, or who provides us with the ability to live such a life]. [And] because He could look forward to joy, He endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right side of God's throne. Verse ConceptsGoalsGod, Sovereignty OfGospel, Historical Foundation OfThe Christian RaceLife, Of FaithHeaven,  Redeemed CommunityMaturity, SpiritualRight Hand Of GodShameSittingThroneJesus Christ, Meekness OfHumility Of ChristNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForChrist's JoyThe Soul Winners JoyHealthy MarriagesAdmirationSeeking Things AboveChrist The BeginningBeginning Of SalvationRight SidesHow Faith ComesGod EnduringperfectionismChrist As The Source Of Faith





Now, may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us never ending encouragement and good hope through [His] unearned favor, encourage and strengthen your hearts in every good thing you do and say.




Now I Paul, who am humble [when speaking] face to face with you, but bold when I am away from you, urge you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ [Note: This means either Paul was imitating Christ's behavior or that the Corinthians were to do so]: Verse ConceptsGentlenessFaultsTimidityJesus Christ, Meekness OfMeekness, Examples OfChrist's GentlenessA Bold FrontContact With PeopleGone AwayHumble PeopleIn Men's PresenceAbsenceGentleness As A Fruit Of The Spirithumbleserenitygraciousness







We should fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and completer of the [or, "our"] faith. [Note: Jesus is here pictured as the one who completely fulfills the life of faith, or who provides us with the ability to live such a life]. [And] because He could look forward to joy, He endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right side of God's throne. Verse ConceptsGoalsGod, Sovereignty OfGospel, Historical Foundation OfThe Christian RaceLife, Of FaithHeaven,  Redeemed CommunityMaturity, SpiritualRight Hand Of GodShameSittingThroneJesus Christ, Meekness OfHumility Of ChristNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForChrist's JoyThe Soul Winners JoyHealthy MarriagesAdmirationSeeking Things AboveChrist The BeginningBeginning Of SalvationRight SidesHow Faith ComesGod EnduringperfectionismChrist As The Source Of Faith









May God [who is the source] of steadfastness and encouragement, give you [a sense of] like-mindedness among yourselves, in harmony with [the example of] Christ Jesus, so that in [genuine] unity and with one voice, you people may honor the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I am pushing onward toward the goal for the prize of the upward call [i.e., to heaven] from God in [fellowship with] Christ. So, all of us who are mature [Christians] should think this way. And if you people think differently about anything, God will reveal that to you also. So, we should continue living by the same [standard] that we have [already] attained.


But you should not assume the title 'Rabbi,' for [only] one is your teacher [i.e., Jesus Himself] and all of you are [simply] brothers. Verse ConceptsTeachersNames And Titles For The ChristianBrotherhood


So, the large number of believers were united in heart and soul [i.e., mind and spirit] and not one of them said that anything he owned [really] belonged to him, but they shared all things in common. Verse ConceptsChristiansBelieversLove, For One AnotherParticipation, In ChristReceptivenessUnity, God's Goal OfUnity, Of God's PeopleUnity Among BelieversCommunismOne ChurchCommunitySharing Material ThingsAgreeing With One AnotherPropertySharingpossessionsgroupsmindsetLove For The Church








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May God [who is the source] of steadfastness and encouragement, give you [a sense of] like-mindedness among yourselves, in harmony with [the example of] Christ Jesus, so that in [genuine] unity and with one voice, you people may honor the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.


So, we should continue living by the same [standard] that we have [already] attained. Brothers, you people should join together in imitating me, and take note of those who are following my example.