Thematic Bible




Thematic Bible




and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, ye are not my people; there shall they be called, the children of the living God."







and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, ye are not my people; there shall they be called, the children of the living God."







and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, ye are not my people; there shall they be called, the children of the living God."




all the converts here salute you, particularly those of Cesar's houshold.

endeavour to come before winter. Eubulus, Prudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brethren salute you.

salute the church that is in their house. salute my dear Epenetus, who is the first christian convert of Asia. salute Mary, who spared no trouble upon our account. salute Andronicus and Junias my relations, and fellow-prisoners, who are distinguish'd among the apostles, read more.
and were christians before me. salute Amplias, whom I value as a good christian. salute Urbane my assistant in the cause of Christ, and my dear Stachys. salute Apelles, an approved christian. salute the family of Aristobulus. salute Herodion my kinsman. salute the family of Narcissus, who have embraced the gospel. salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour for the Lord. salute my dear Persis, who laboured much in the gospel. salute Rufus chosen by the Lord, and his mother and mine. salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren who are with them. salute Philologus, Julia, Nereas, his sister, Olympas, and all the converts who are with them. salute one anther with an holy kiss. all the churches of Christ here, salute you. Now I beseech you, brethren, mark those who cause divisions and revolts against the doctrine which you have learned; and avoid them.

Now I would have you know, my brethren, that what has happen'd to me, has only conduc'd to the progress of the gospel; so that the whole court and publick are well appriz'd that I am a prisoner upon the account of Jesus Christ. even many of our brethren, encourag'd by my bonds, preach the word with greater freedom and intrepidity. read more.
it is true, there are some who preach Christ out of a spirit of envy and contention; but others do it out of pure affection. those preach the gospel of Christ, not in sincerity, but from a principle of contention, with a view to inflame the persecution against me: the others act from affection, as knowing that I suffer for having defended the gospel. is it not however some advantage? since in either way, whether it be occasionally, or professedly, Christ is preach'd; which is now, and always will be matter of joy to me.





and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, ye are not my people; there shall they be called, the children of the living God."





and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, ye are not my people; there shall they be called, the children of the living God."