Thematic Bible: Sake, for his
Thematic Bible
Christ » Sake, for his » death
Because God has granted you [the privilege], on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake.
Verse Concepts
For while we live, we are always exposed to death for Jesus' sake [See Rom. 8:36], so that the life of Jesus may be demonstrated in our mortal bodies [i.e., in our weak and frail human nature].
Verse Concepts
So, I am pleased to [endure] weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions and difficulties, [all] for Christ's sake. For when I am weak [physically], then I am strong [spiritually].
Verse Concepts
Christ » Sake, for his » Loss of reputation
For we do not preach ourselves, but [we preach] Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus' sake.
Verse Concepts
We are "fools" for Christ's sake, but you people [think you] are "wise" in [the fellowship of] Christ. We are weak, but you people [think you] are "strong." You are honored, but we are despised.
Verse Concepts
Christ » Sake, for his » Renunciation of worldly treasures
And every person who has left his house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or children or property, for my name's sake [i.e., to become a servant of the Lord], will receive [back] a hundred times as much [in this life] and will [also] inherit never ending life.
Verse Concepts
Christ » Sake, for his » Loss of life
The person who finds [everything to satisfy him in] this life [here on earth] will lose [never ending life]. But the person who [is willing to] lose [the comforts and security of] this life [here on earth] for my sake [i.e., in loyal service to me] will find it [i.e., never ending life]. [See Mark 10:29-30]
Verse Concepts
Christ » Sake, for his » Hatred
And you will be hated by everyone for being loyal to me. But the person who endures [this persecution by remaining faithful] to the end [of his life] is the one who will be saved [i.e., from spiritual and physical destruction].
Verse Concepts
Christ » Sake, for his » Persecution
You will be blessed when people speak against you and harm you and say bad things about you that are untrue, because of [your devotion to] me.
Verse Concepts
Christ » Sake, for his » Suffering
I will show him how many things he will have to suffer for my name's sake."
Verse Concepts