Thematic Bible: Should be
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » With our spirit
For ye were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body.
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For to this end was the gospel preached also to the dead, that they might indeed be judged according to men in the flesh, but might live according to God in the spirit.
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » With our bodies
For ye were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body.
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I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, wellpleasing to God, which is your spiritual worship;
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » In life and death
according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing I shall be put to shame, but that with all boldness, as always, so also now, Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.
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For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Whether then we live or die, we are the Lords.
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » With our members
Let not then sin reign in your mortal body, bringing you into subjection to its lusts, nor yield up your members to sin as instruments of unrighteousness; but yield up yourselves to God, as being alive from the dead, and your members to God as instruments of righteousness.
that ye may no longer live the remaining time in the flesh after the lusts of men, but after the will of God.
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » With our substance
Being Devoted to God » Should be » Unreserved
No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate one, and love the other; or else he will cleave to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
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So likewise, whoever of you doth not forsake all that he hath, cannot be my disciple.
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » Persevering
And Jesus said to him, No one who looketh back after putting his hand to the plough is fit for the kingdom of God.
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to grant to us, that being delivered from the hand of our enemies, we might worship him without fear,
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » Abounding
Furthermore then, brethren, we beseech you, and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that, as ye received from us how ye ought to walk and to please God, even as ye are walking, ye would abound still more;
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Children » Should be » Judiciously trained
And, ye fathers, stir not up the anger of your children, but bring them up in the discipline 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
And they brought children to him, that he might touch them; and the disciples rebuked those that brought them. But Jesus seeing it was much displeased, and said to them, Suffer the children to come to me; forbid them not; for to such belongeth the kingdom of God. Truly do I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a child, will not enter therein. read more.
And he took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands upon them.
And he took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands upon them.
Enemies » Should be » Assisted
Therefore, "if thy enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink. For in so doing thou wilt heap coals of fire on his head."
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Enemies » Should be » Overcome by kindness
Enemies » Should be » Loved
But I say to you, Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you;
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Enemies » Should be » Prayed for
And kneeling down he cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And saying this, he fell asleep.
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Godly Fear » Should be » Constantly maintained
Godly Fear » Should be » Exhibited in our callings
Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as menpleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing the Lord.
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Godly Fear » Should be » Exhibited in giving a reason for our hope
but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. And be ready always to give an answer to every one that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, but with meekness and fear;
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Godly Fear » Should be » Taught to others
Godly Fear » Should be » Prayed for
The Heart » Should be » Single
Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as menpleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing the Lord.
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Bondservants, obey your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as serving 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 to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
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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
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye doubleminded.
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Kings » Should be » Reverenced
Kings » Should be » Obeyed
Let every one submit to the authorities that are over him; for there is no authority which is not from God: and the authorities which exist have been ordained by God.
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It is necessary therefore to submit, not only because of the wrath, but also for your conscience sake.
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Submit yourselves therefore to every human institution for the Lords sake; whether to the king, as supreme;
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Kings » Should be » Honored
Honor all men; love the brotherhood; fear God; honor the king.
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Render to all what is due to them; tribute, to whom tribute is due; custom, to whom custom; fear, to whom fear; honor, to whom honor.
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Kings » Should be » Prayed for
I exhort then, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men; for kings, and all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all godliness and propriety.
Kings » Should be » Feared
Love to Christ » Should be » Ardent
Love to Christ » Should be » Even unto death
Then answered Paul, What mean ye that ye weep, and break my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
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and they conquered him because of the blood of the Lamb, and because of the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives, even to death.
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Love to Christ » Should be » With the soul
Love to Christ » Should be » Unquenchable
Love to Christ » Should be » Sincere
Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an incorruptible love.
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Love to Christ » Should be » Supreme
He that loveth father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me; and he that loveth son or daughter more than me, is not worthy of me;
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Love to Christ » Should be » In proportion to our mercies
Wherefore, I say to thee, her many sins have been forgiven; for she loved much; but he to whom little is forgiven loveth little.
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God's Mercy » Should be » Magnified
God's Mercy » Should be » Sought for others
And as many as walk by this rule, peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
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The Lord grant to him that he may find mercy from the Lord in that day: and what services he rendered me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.
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to Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, 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
Brethren, be ye followers together of me, and mark those who walk as ye have us for an example.
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Not because we have not authority, but to make ourselves an example to you, that ye should imitate us.
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Let no one despise thy youth, but become an example to the believers, in word, in behavior, in love, in faith, in purity.
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not as lording it over your allotted charge, but being examples to the flock;
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Ministers » Should be » Affectionate to their people
so having a strong affection for you, we were willing to impart to you, not only the gospel of God, but also our own souls, because ye became dear to us.
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even as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, all of you being sharers of the grace bestowed on me.
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as ye know how we exhorted, and encouraged, and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,
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Ministers » Should be » Disinterested
Behold, I am ready to come to you this third time, and I will not be a charge to you; for I seek not yours, but you. For the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
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nor from men sought we glory, either from you, or from others; though we might have used authority as apostles of Christ.
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Ministers » Should be » Holy
but hospitable, a lover of what is good, discreet, just, holy, temperate,
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Ministers » Should be » Gentle
and a servant of the Lord must not quarrel, but be gentle to all, apt in teaching, patient of wrong,
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But we were gentle in the midst of you, even as a nurse cherisheth her own children;
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Ministers » Should be » Patient
but as Gods ministers recommending ourselves in all things, in much endurance, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
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and a servant of the Lord must not quarrel, but be gentle to all, apt in teaching, patient of wrong,
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Ministers » Should be » Devoted
But I count life of no value to me, so that I may finish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the glad tidings of the grace of God.
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according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing I shall be put to shame, but that with all boldness, as always, so also now, Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Ministers » Should be » Prayerful
For this cause I bend my knees to the Father,
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always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy
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Ministers » Should be » Studious and meditative
Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to teaching.
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Meditate on these things, give thyself wholly to them; that thy progress may be manifest to all.
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Ministers » Should be » Strict in ruling their own families
presiding well over his own house, having his children in subjection with all propriety;
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Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
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Ministers » Should be » Apt to teach
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, sober, discreet, orderly, hospitable, apt in teaching;
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and a servant of the Lord must not quarrel, but be gentle to all, apt in teaching, patient of wrong,
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Ministers » Should be » Pure
holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
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Ministers » Should be » Sober, just, and temperate
but hospitable, a lover of what is good, discreet, just, holy, temperate,
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Ministers » Should be » Blameless
For a bishop must be without reproach, as Gods steward; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, not a striker, not greedy of base gain,
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A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, sober, discreet, orderly, hospitable, apt in teaching;
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Ministers » Should be » Hospitable
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, sober, discreet, orderly, hospitable, apt in teaching;
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but hospitable, a lover of what is good, discreet, just, holy, temperate,
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Ministers » Should be » Willing
tend the flock of God which is among you, overseeing it, not by constraint, but willingly; not for base gain, but with ready mind;
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Ministers » Should be » Self-denying
but I beat down my body, and bring it into subjection, lest perhaps, when I have been a herald to others, I should myself be rejected as unworthy.
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Ministers » Should be » Impartial
I charge thee before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without prejudging, doing nothing with partiality.
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Ministers » Should be » Strong in grace
Thou therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus;
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Ministers » Should be » Watchful
But be thou watchful in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fully accomplish thy ministry.
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Ministers » Should be » Humble
serving the Lord with all humility, and with tears, and trials which befell me by the plots of the Jews;
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Obedience to God » Should be » From the heart
But thanks be to God that, though ye were the bondmen of sin, ye became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching which was delivered to you;
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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 beloved, as ye always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;
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Obedience to God » Should be » Unreserved
God, Power of » Should be » Acknowledged
God, Power of » Should be » Feared
And fear not those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul; but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
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God, Power of » Should be » Pleaded in prayer
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
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God, Power of » Should be » Magnified
to the only God our Saviour, through Jesus Christ our Lord, is glory, majesty, dominion and power, before all time, and now, and for ever. Amen.
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The scriptures » Should be » Read publicly to all
And after the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, Brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, speak.
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The scriptures » Should be » Taught to children
and that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
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The scriptures » Should be » Used against our spiritual enemies
But he answered and said, It is written, "Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceedeth from the mouth of God."
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Then saith Jesus to him, Be gone, Satan! for it is written, "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve."
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Jesus said to him, Again it is written, "Thou shalt not make trial of the Lord thy God."
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The scriptures » Should be » Not only heard, but obeyed
But he said, Blessed rather are they that hear the word of God and keep it.
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Every one then that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened to a wise man, who built his house upon a rock;
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But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
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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
that, according as it is written, "He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord."
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because it is written, "Ye shall be holy, for 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 for this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when ye received the word of God which ye heard from us, ye received it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also is powerfully working in you that believe.
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The scriptures » Should be » Searched
Ye search the Scriptures, because ye yourselves think that in them ye have everlasting life; and it is they which testify of me;
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They answered and said to him, Art thou too from Galilee? Search and see that no prophet ariseth from Galilee.
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The scriptures » Should be » Not handled deceitfully
but have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor adulterating the word of God, but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every mans conscience in the sight of God.
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The scriptures » Should be » Talked of continually
The scriptures » Should be » Known
and that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
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The scriptures » Should be » The standard of teaching
If any one speak, let him speak as uttering the oracles of God; if any minister, let him do it as from the ability which God giveth; that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
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The scriptures » Should be » Received with meekness
Wherefore put off all filthiness, and excess of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
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The scriptures » Should be » Searched daily
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily, whether these things were so.
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The scriptures » Should be » Believed
When therefore he had risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this; and they believed the Scripture, and the word which Jesus had spoken.
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Seeking God » Should be » With the heart
Seeking God » Should be » With diligence
But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently 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
Nevertheless Gods firm foundation standeth, having this seal, "The Lord knoweth them that are his;" and, "Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from iniquity."
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Sin » Should be » Mortified
For if ye live according to the flesh, ye are sure to die; but if by the Spirit ye make an end of the deeds of the body, ye will live.
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Make dead therefore your members which are upon the earth, fornication, uncleanness, lust, evil desire, and covetousness, which is 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
abstain from every form of evil.
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Sin » Should be » Striven against
Not yet have ye resisted unto blood, in your contest against sin;
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Sin » Should be » Abhorred
Let your love be unfeigned. Abhor that which is evil, cleave to that which is good.
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Sin » Should be » Wholly destroyed
knowing this, that our old man was crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that we might no longer be in slavery to sin;
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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 all things is at hand; be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
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Let us not sleep, then, as others, but let us watch and be sober.
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Watchfulness » Should be » With prayer
praying with all prayer and entreaty at all times in the Spirit; and watching to this end with all perseverance and entreaty for all the saints,
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But watch at all times, and pray that ye may be able to escape all the things that are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
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Watchfulness » Should be » With steadfastness in the faith
Watch, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong;
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Watchfulness » Should be » With thanksgiving
Persevere in prayer, being watchful therein with thanksgiving;
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Watchfulness » Should be » At all times
Watchfulness » Should be » In all things
But be thou watchful in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fully accomplish thy ministry.
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Watchfulness » Should be » With heedfulness
Take heed, watch; for ye know not when the time is.
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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 have children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety to their own family, and to requite their parents; for this is acceptable before God.
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If any man or woman that is a believer have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be burdened, that it may relieve those that are widows indeed.
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Widow's » Should be » Relieved by the church
But in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
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Let a widow be put on the list when not less than sixty years old, having been the wife of one husband,
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Widow's » Should be » Honored, if widows indeed
Honor as widows those that are widows indeed.
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Widow's » Should be » Pleaded for
Widow's » Should be » Visited in affliction
Pure religion and undefiled before God, the Father, is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep ones self unspotted from the world.
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