Thematic Bible: Should be
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » With our spirit
for you were bought [by God] for a price. So, honor God with your [physical] body.
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This is the purpose that the Gospel was preached to those who have died physically [for the faith]: It was so that, even though they had been judged physically [i.e., by suffering death at the hands of men], they could still live spiritually in the presence of God.
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » With our bodies
for you were bought [by God] for a price. So, honor God with your [physical] body.
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So, I urge you, brothers, because God is so merciful [to us], to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, [fully] dedicated and very pleasing to God. For this is a reasonable [or spiritual] way for you to worship [or serve] Him.
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » In life and death
It is my eager expectation and hope that I will not have to be ashamed about anything, but that I will have the courage, [both] now and always, [to so live] that Christ will be exalted [i.e., honored] in my body, whether I live or die.
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For if we live, it is for the Lord's [honor]; or if we die, it is for the Lord's [honor]. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » With our members
So, do not allow [the practice of] sin to rule your mortal bodies, so that you obey its desires. And do not offer the parts of your bodies [i.e., hands, eyes, etc. See Matt. 5:29-30] as tools for [accomplishing] evil purposes; but [instead] offer yourselves to God, as [people who are] alive from the dead [i.e., no longer under the power of sin] and the parts of your bodies as tools for [accomplishing] righteous purposes for God.
So then, you should no longer live the rest of your lives [to satisfy] the sinful desires of your body, but to do what God wants.
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » With our substance
Being Devoted to God » Should be » Unreserved
No person can serve two masters, for he will either hate the one and love the other, or else he will cling to the one and look down on the other. You cannot serve God and material things [at the same time].
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So therefore, every one of you who does not say 'goodbye' to everything he owns, cannot be my disciple.
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » Persevering
But Jesus said to him, "Nobody who begins plowing [a field] and then looks back [i.e., in regret for beginning such an arduous task] is suited for [serving in] the kingdom of God."
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that we would be delivered from the [destructive] hand of our enemies and [then] serve Him without fear
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » Abounding
Finally then, brothers, we request and urge you, in [the fellowship of] the Lord, that you should live [dedicated lives] and please God. Just as you people received direction from us [on doing this], see that you [continue to] do it more and more.
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Children » Should be » Judiciously trained
And you fathers [Note: This word probably includes both parents], do not stir up your children to become angry, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
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Children » Should be » Instructed in the ways of God
Children » Should be » Brought early to the house of God
Children » Should be » Brought to Christ
Then some [parents] were bringing [their] little children to Jesus so He could touch them [i.e., to bestow a blessing on them], but His disciples spoke harshly to these parents [for doing this]. But when Jesus saw it, He was moved with [righteous] indignation, and said to them, "Allow these little children to come to me and stop trying to prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such [humble ones. See Matt. 18:4]. Truly I tell you, whoever does not welcome the kingdom of God as a little child does, that person will by no means enter it." read more.
Then He lifted up the children into His arms, and placing His hands on them, He asked God's blessing on them.
Then He lifted up the children into His arms, and placing His hands on them, He asked God's blessing on them.
Enemies » Should be » Assisted
But [Prov. 25:21-25 says], "Feed your enemy if he is hungry; give him something to drink if he is thirsty. For when you do this, it will be [like] heaping burning coals on his head." [i.e., it can cause him burning shame that can lead to his repentance and ultimate forgiveness].
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Enemies » Should be » Overcome by kindness
Enemies » Should be » Loved
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
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Enemies » Should be » Prayed for
Then he kneeled down and called out in a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold them responsible for this sin [of killing me]." And when he said this he fell asleep [in death].
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Godly Fear » Should be » Constantly maintained
Godly Fear » Should be » Exhibited in our callings
You slaves should obey your earthly masters in everything, [and] do not do it just when they are looking [at you], or to gain their favor, but do it with a sincere heart, out of reverence for the Lord.
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Godly Fear » Should be » Exhibited in giving a reason for our hope
But instead, set aside a place in your hearts where Christ is [in full control as] Lord, and be prepared always to give a suitable reply to every person who asks you for a reason why you have an inner hope. But [be sure you do it] in a meek and respectful way, however.
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Godly Fear » Should be » Taught to others
Godly Fear » Should be » Prayed for
The Heart » Should be » Single
You slaves should obey your earthly masters in everything, [and] do not do it just when they are looking [at you], or to gain their favor, but do it with a sincere heart, out of reverence for the Lord.
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Slaves, you should obey those who are your earthly masters, out of reverence and eagerness to please them, with a sincere heart, as you would [obey] Christ.
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The Heart » Should be » Applied unto wisdom
The Heart » Should be » Guided in the right way
The Heart » Should be » Given to God
The Heart » Should be » Tender
and be kind and compassionate toward one another, forgiving each other, just as God also forgave you [because of your fellowship] in Christ.
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The Heart » Should be » Kept with diligence
The Heart » Should be » Prepared unto God
The Heart » Should be » Perfect with God
The Heart » Should be » Purified
Come close to God and He will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinful people [i.e., this is an exhortation to repent of moral and spiritual corruption], and purify your hearts, you double-minded people.
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Kings » Should be » Reverenced
Kings » Should be » Obeyed
Every person must be submissive to the ruling authorities, for all authorities come from God. And the existence of authorities has been established by God.
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Therefore, you must submit [to the authorities], not only because of [the threat of] punishment, but also for the sake of [your] conscience.
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Submit yourselves to every authority set up by people for the Lord's sake. [Submit to] a king as the [highest] authority,
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Kings » Should be » Honored
Show [proper] respect for everyone. Love your [Christian] brothers [and sisters]. Have an awe-inspiring respect for God. Show honor to the king.
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[So], pay everyone what you owe them; pay taxes to the tax collector; pay revenue to the revenue collector; show respect to the one deserving it; give honor to the one deserving it.
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Kings » Should be » Prayed for
First of all, then, I urge you to offer [special] requests, prayers, intercessions [Note: "Intercessions" probably refers to praying on behalf of others], and thanksgivings for all people. [Offer them] for kings and for all people in prominent [governmental] positions, so that we can live a peaceful and quiet life in all reverence [toward God] and respectability [toward people].
Kings » Should be » Feared
Love to Christ » Should be » Ardent
Love to Christ » Should be » Even unto death
[But] Paul answered, "What are you trying to do [by your] crying and breaking my heart [like this]? [Do you not know that] I am ready, not only to be chained up, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus?"
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And they [i.e., the brothers. See 6:9-11] gained the victory over Satan by the blood of the Lamb, and by [remaining true to] the message of their testimony. And they did not love their lives [so much that they refused] to die [for their faith].
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Love to Christ » Should be » With the soul
Love to Christ » Should be » Unquenchable
Love to Christ » Should be » Sincere
May God's unearned favor be upon all of those [there] who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
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Love to Christ » Should be » Supreme
The person who loves his father and mother more than me does not deserve me [i.e., to be my disciple]. And the person who loves his son or daughter more than me does not deserve me [i.e., to be my disciple].
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Love to Christ » Should be » In proportion to our mercies
For this reason, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. [Note: This suggests that her forgiveness was the result of her loving, but the point Jesus makes better fits the idea that her forgiveness produced love]. But the person who is forgiven of little [i.e., of only a few sins], loves [only] a little bit."
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God's Mercy » Should be » Magnified
God's Mercy » Should be » Sought for others
To all those people who live by this rule, may there be peace and mercy [from God] in their lives; that is, upon [those people who are truly] God's "Israel" [i.e., the church].
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May the Lord grant that he will find mercy on that day [i.e., the day of judgment]. And you know very well the many things he did to serve [me while I was] at Ephesus.
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[It is being sent] to Timothy, my true son in the faith [i.e., in the realm of Christianity, not in a physical sense]. May you have unearned favor, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
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God's Mercy » Should be » Pleaded in prayer
God's Mercy » Should be » Rejoiced in
God's Mercy » Should be » Sought for ourselves
Ministers » Should be » Ensamples to the flock
Brothers, you people should join together in imitating me, and take note of those who are following my example.
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[We did this], not because we did not have a right [to support], but so we could become an example for you to imitate.
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Do not allow anyone to look down on you because you are [so] young, but you should be an example to those who believe [in Christ] in your speech, in your conduct, in your love, in your faith [and] in your purity.
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Do not act as dictators over the people you are assigned to care for, but [rather] serve as examples of how they ought to live.
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Ministers » Should be » Affectionate to their people
And so, since we have such deep affection for you, we were very pleased to share with you, not only the Gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.
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It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart [i.e., you are dear to me], for you people are sharing in God's unearned favor with me [Note: Paul here refers to his ministry], both in my imprisonment and in my defense and confirmation of the Gospel [i.e., in my efforts to give proof of the Gospel's truth].
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For you know that we treated each one of you like a father treats his own children, exhorting you, and comforting you,
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Ministers » Should be » Disinterested
Now, this is the third time I have been ready to come to you, and I will not be a [financial] burden to you. For I do not want your possessions but you yourselves, because children should not [have to] save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
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[And] we were not looking for honor from people, either from you or from anyone else, even though, as apostles of Christ, we could have become a burden [to you]. [Note: The idea seems to be that the apostles could have claimed financial support, but chose not to].
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Ministers » Should be » Holy
[He must be] hospitable, someone who loves what is good, sensible, upright, devout and self-controlled.
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Ministers » Should be » Gentle
For the Lord's slave must not quarrel, but be kind toward everyone, capable of teaching, [and] patient [with difficult people and situations].
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But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children.
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Ministers » Should be » Patient
But, as ministers of God, we [try to] commend ourselves [to others] in every way. [We do this] by [our] great steadfastness in troubles, hardships and difficulties.
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For the Lord's slave must not quarrel, but be kind toward everyone, capable of teaching, [and] patient [with difficult people and situations].
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Ministers » Should be » Devoted
But I do not consider my life to be of value, as precious to me, [when compared to the importance of] accomplishing my task and the mission I received from the Lord Jesus to declare the good news of God's unearned favor [through Christ].
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It is my eager expectation and hope that I will not have to be ashamed about anything, but that I will have the courage, [both] now and always, [to so live] that Christ will be exalted [i.e., honored] in my body, whether I live or die. For life to me is Christ, and if I die, it would be gain.
Ministers » Should be » Prayerful
This is the reason that I bow my knees [in prayer] to the Father,
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In my every request for all of you, I make it with joy
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Ministers » Should be » Studious and meditative
Until I come [to you], pay attention to the [public] reading [of Scripture], to exhorting people and to teaching.
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Be attentive to these things [i.e., all of the foregoing]; be involved in [practicing] them, so that your progress [in the ministry] will be evident to everyone.
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Ministers » Should be » Strict in ruling their own families
[He must] manage his own family well and, with dignity, keep his children in subjection [or, "respectful"].
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Deacons should be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own family affairs well.
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Ministers » Should be » Apt to teach
Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of [only] one wife, sober-minded [Note: When this word, used here figuratively, is used in its literal sense, it means to abstain from intoxicating drinks], sensible, respectable, hospitable, capable of teaching.
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For the Lord's slave must not quarrel, but be kind toward everyone, capable of teaching, [and] patient [with difficult people and situations].
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Ministers » Should be » Pure
They should keep holding on to the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.
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Ministers » Should be » Sober, just, and temperate
[He must be] hospitable, someone who loves what is good, sensible, upright, devout and self-controlled.
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Ministers » Should be » Blameless
As God's manager [of the church], an overseer must be free from just blame, not a drunkard, not a fighter [and] not in love with money.
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Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of [only] one wife, sober-minded [Note: When this word, used here figuratively, is used in its literal sense, it means to abstain from intoxicating drinks], sensible, respectable, hospitable, capable of teaching.
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Ministers » Should be » Hospitable
Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of [only] one wife, sober-minded [Note: When this word, used here figuratively, is used in its literal sense, it means to abstain from intoxicating drinks], sensible, respectable, hospitable, capable of teaching.
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[He must be] hospitable, someone who loves what is good, sensible, upright, devout and self-controlled.
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Ministers » Should be » Willing
You should serve as shepherds of God's flock [i.e., the church], among whom you minister, providing careful oversight [of the people], not because you feel forced to, but because you want to, as this is in accordance with the way God wants it to be. Do not [serve as elders] simply out of a desire for the income you receive, but because your heart is in it.
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Ministers » Should be » Self-denying
But I work out and get my body in shape [i.e., spiritually], so that after preaching to other people, I myself do not become disqualified [i.e., for winning the prize from God. See verse 24].
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Ministers » Should be » Impartial
I solemnly urge you, in the presence of God, and Christ Jesus and the elect [i.e, chosen] angels, that you obey these instructions without showing prejudice [toward anyone], or doing anything out of partiality.
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Ministers » Should be » Strong in grace
So, may you, my son, be strengthened through the unearned favor that comes from [your fellowship with] Christ Jesus.
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Ministers » Should be » Watchful
But you should be sober-minded about everything, [willing to] endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
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Ministers » Should be » Humble
[You know that] I served the Lord with humility, with tears and with trials that I experienced as the result of plots by the Jews.
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Obedience to God » Should be » From the heart
Thank God that you people, who were once slaves to [the practice of] sin, became obedient from [your] heart to the pattern of teaching [i.e., the Gospel message] you committed yourself to.
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Obedience to God » Should be » With willingness
Obedience to God » Should be » Undeviating
Obedience to God » Should be » Constant
So then, my dear ones, just as you people were always obedient [to my teaching] when I was there with you, so now, in my absence [also], be [obedient] all the more. [Continue to] complete your own salvation [i.e., by living faithfully to the end. See Rom. 13:11] with fear and trembling [i.e., with a reverent and submissive spirit],
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Obedience to God » Should be » Unreserved
God, Power of » Should be » Acknowledged
God, Power of » Should be » Feared
And do not be afraid of those who can kill your body but not your soul. Instead, fear Him [i.e., God] who is able to destroy both your soul and body in hell. [See note on 5:29].
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God, Power of » Should be » Pleaded in prayer
And do not allow us to fall under temptation, but deliver us from [being harmed by] the evil one.'
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God, Power of » Should be » Magnified
[May these qualities be attributed] to the only God and our Savior, through [the person and work of] Jesus Christ our Lord, before [the beginning of] time [as well as] now and forever. May it be so.
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The scriptures » Should be » Read publicly to all
And after the reading of the law of Moses and [the writings of] the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent [word] to Paul and Barnabas, saying, "Brothers, if you [men] have any message that will exhort [or encourage] the people, you may speak."
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The scriptures » Should be » Taught to children
And [remember] that, from childhood, you have known the sacred Scriptures which are able to make you wise [enough] to be saved through faith in Christ Jesus.
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The scriptures » Should be » Used against our spiritual enemies
But Jesus answered, "It is written [Deut. 8:3], 'A person is not to live by [eating] bread only, but [instead] by [believing and obeying] every statement spoken by God.'"
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Then Jesus replied to him, "Get away from me Satan, for it is written [Deut. 6:13], 'You are supposed to worship the Lord your God, and serve only Him.'"
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Jesus said to him, "It is also written [Deut. 6:16], 'You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.'"
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The scriptures » Should be » Not only heard, but obeyed
But Jesus said, "Yes, but those who listen to God's message and obey it are [more] blessed."
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"Every person therefore, who hears these words of mine and obeys them will be like the sensible person who built his house on a [foundation of] rock.
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But you should not deceive yourselves by just listening [to God's word] instead of doing what the word teaches.
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The scriptures » Should be » Taught to all
The scriptures » Should be » Laid up in the heart
The scriptures » Should be » Appealed to
So, as it is written [Jer. 9:23f], "The person who [wants to] boast, let him boast about the Lord."
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because it is written [Lev. 11:44f], "You shall be holy [i.e., separated from sin] even as I am holy."
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The scriptures » Should be » Read
The scriptures » Should be » Received, not as the word of men, but as the word of God
And because of this we also thank God continually that, when you people received the message of God, which you heard from us, you did not accept it as a message from [mere] human beings, but as it truly is, the message from God, which is at work in you believers.
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The scriptures » Should be » Searched
You search through the Scriptures [i.e., the Old Testament], because you think that you will [learn how to] have never ending life by [reading] them. And these Scriptures are what testify concerning me.
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They answered him, "Are you from Galilee, too? Search [the Scriptures], and you will see that no prophet will come from Galilee." [Note: They were probably referring to "the prophet" predicted to come by Moses. Deut. 18:15]. {{Most ancient manuscripts do not contain the section from 7:53 through 8:11, or else place it elsewhere in the book.
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The scriptures » Should be » Not handled deceitfully
Instead, we have renounced [the practice of] secret, disgraceful behavior. We do not practice deception, nor resort to distorting God's message. But, by making known the truth [i.e., the true message], we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the presence of God.
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The scriptures » Should be » Talked of continually
The scriptures » Should be » Known
And [remember] that, from childhood, you have known the sacred Scriptures which are able to make you wise [enough] to be saved through faith in Christ Jesus.
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The scriptures » Should be » The standard of teaching
If someone's gift is speaking, he should [be sure to] say only what God wants him to. If a person's gift is serving, he should do so by the strength provided by God [who supplies all such gifts]. This is so that, in using all gifts, God may be honored through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs honor and power forever and ever. May it be so.
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The scriptures » Should be » Received with meekness
Therefore, you should put away [from you] all moral filth and overflowing wickedness and humbly receive the word [of God], planted within you [by the Holy Spirit. See John 16:8], which is capable of saving your souls.
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The scriptures » Should be » Searched daily
Now these people [in Berea] had more character than those in Thessalonica because they [not only] received the message with an open mind but [also] examined the [Old Testament] Scriptures every day to see if what they had heard was really true.
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The scriptures » Should be » Believed
Therefore, when He was raised from the dead, His disciples remembered what He had said and they believed the Scriptures and the words Jesus had spoken.
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Seeking God » Should be » With the heart
Seeking God » Should be » With diligence
And unless one has faith, it is impossible for him to be pleasing to God, for the person who comes to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.
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Seeking God » Should be » While he may be found
Seeking God » Should be » Immediate
Seeking God » Should be » Evermore
Seeking God » Should be » In the day of trouble
Sin » Should be » Hated
Sin » Should be » Departed from
However, the solid foundation of God stands firm. [Note: This probably refers to the church. See I Tim. 3:15]. It is sealed with these words [i.e., certifying God's ownership and a commitment to Him]: "The Lord knows those who are His people," [See Num. 16:5], and "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord should stop practicing wickedness." [See Isa. 36:13].
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Sin » Should be » Mortified
for if you people live under [the control of] the flesh, you must die [spiritually]; but if you put to death [i.e., stop practicing] the [sinful] habits of the body by [the power of] the Holy Spirit, you will live [spiritually].
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So, put to death [i.e., stop practicing the desires of] your physical bodies [such as] sexual immorality, [moral] impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is [in reality] idolatry.
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Sin » Should be » Mourned over
Sin » Should be » Confessed
Sin » Should be » Guarded against
Sin » Should be » Avoided even in appearance
Avoid [the practice of] every kind of evil.
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Sin » Should be » Striven against
You have not yet resisted to the point of [shedding] blood in your struggle against sin.
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Sin » Should be » Abhorred
Let [your] love be sincere. Hate whatever is evil. Cling to whatever is good.
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Sin » Should be » Wholly destroyed
We know that our old self was [figuratively] crucified with Christ, in order that the body of sin [i.e., our whole life of sin] might be destroyed [i.e., become powerless to control our actions and thoughts], so that we should not be enslaved to the practice of sin any longer.
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Sin » Should be » Put away
national Sins » Should be » Confessed
national Sins » Should be » Turned from
national Sins » Should be » Repented of
national Sins » Should be » Mourned over
Waiting upon God » Should be » Specially in adversity
Waiting upon God » Should be » With patience
Waiting upon God » Should be » With the soul
Waiting upon God » Should be » With resignation
Waiting upon God » Should be » In the way of his judgments
Waiting upon God » Should be » With hope in his word
Waiting upon God » Should be » With earnest desire
Waiting upon God » Should be » Continually
Waiting upon God » Should be » All day
Waiting upon God » Should be » With full confidence
Watchfulness » Should be » With sobriety
But the end of everything [as far as your lives are concerned] is near, so be sensible, and sober [so as to be] prayerful.
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So then, we should not be [spiritually] asleep, like the rest [i.e., the unsaved world], but we should be alert and sober [i.e., in control of our senses].
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Watchfulness » Should be » With prayer
[Then] offer all kinds of prayers and requests in [harmony with] the Holy Spirit at all times, and be alert constantly in making requests for all the saints [i.e., God's holy people].
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But you should be alert at all times, offering earnest prayers, so that you will be strong enough to escape all these things that will happen, and to appear [acceptable] in front of the Son of man [on that day]."
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Watchfulness » Should be » With steadfastness in the faith
You people should be alert; stand firm in the faith; act like [godly] men; be [spiritually] strong.
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Watchfulness » Should be » With thanksgiving
Continue to pray regularly; stay alert and be thankful.
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Watchfulness » Should be » At all times
Watchfulness » Should be » In all things
But you should be sober-minded about everything, [willing to] endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
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Watchfulness » Should be » With heedfulness
"You should pay attention; be alert and pray, for you do not know when the time will come [i.e., for the Lord to return].
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Widow's » Should be » Allowed to share in our blessings
Widow's » Should be » Relieved by their friends
But if any widow has children or grandchildren, these should first learn [how] to show respectful consideration for their own family members, and [thus] to repay their parents [i.e., for bringing them up and caring for their material needs], for this is pleasing in the sight of God.
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[So], if any woman believer has widows [in her family], she should take care of them and not require the church to be burdened, so that it can take care of the true widows [i.e., destitute ones].
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Widow's » Should be » Relieved by the church
Now during the days when the disciples were multiplying in number [in Jerusalem. See verse 7], some Greek-[speaking] Jews began to complain to the Hebrews that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution [of food].
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[But] do not put a widow on the list [i.e., of people being helped by the church. See Acts 6:1] who is under sixty years old. [And she must] have been the wife of one man,
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Widow's » Should be » Honored, if widows indeed
Show consideration for true widows [i.e., those destitute of family members to care for them].
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Widow's » Should be » Pleaded for
Widow's » Should be » Visited in affliction
Religion that is pure and uncorrupted in the eyes of [our] God and Father involves taking care of orphans and widows in their distress and keeping oneself unstained by the world.
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- Family First
- Fear God!
- Fearing God
- Giving, Of Oneself
- God's Truth
- God's Word Gives Wisdom
- Hate
- Honour The Honourable
- Human Authority, Christian Response
- Kids
- Love And Forgiveness
- Love For God
- Love Towards Christ, The Nature Of
- Love, And The World
- Loving Everyone
- Loving Your Parents
- Ministers, Should Be
- Mothers Love For Her Children
- Obedience
- Obedience To God
- People Helping Orphans
- Poverty, Attitudes Towards
- Prayer, Persistence In
- Prayerfulness
- Raising Children
- Reading The Bible
- Respect
- Respecting Authority
- Respecting Parents
- Reverence, And Obedience
- Self Denial
- Self Discipline
- Shepherds, As Church Leader
- Sin Confessed
- Sin, Avoidance Of
- Temptation, Resisting
- The Fear Of The Lord
- Those Who Wait For God
- Waiting On God
- Waiting On The Lord
- Watchfulness, Of Believers
- Watchfulness, Of Leaders
- Whole Heartedness
- Widows
- Widows, Should Be
- Discipleship, nature of
- Discipline, in the family
- Eagerness
- Ethics, personal
- Ethics, social
- Evil, believers' responses to
- Parenting
- Petition
- Seeking
- Supplication
- Tenderheartedness