Thematic Bible: Similitudes
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Similitudes » The church compared to » Of the kingdom of heaven
For the kingdom of the heavens, is like, a man, a householder, - who went forth with the morning, to hire labourers into his vineyard;
Another parable, spake he unto them: - The kingdom of the heavens is like, unto leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of flour until, the whole, was leavened.
Then, will the kingdom of the heavens become like unto, ten virgins, who, taking their torches, went forth to meet the bridegroom.
The kingdom of the heavens hath become like a man, a king, - who made a marriage-feast for his son;
The kingdom of the heavens is like unto, a treasure hid in the field, which a man, finding, hid, - and, by reason of his joy, withdraweth and selleth whatsoever he hath, and buyeth that field.
Another parable, put he before them, saying - The kingdom of the heavens hath become like a man sowing good seed in his field;
Another parable, put he before them, saying - The kingdom of the heavens is like unto, a grain of mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field;
Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like unto, a large drag-net, cast into the sea and gathering of every kind, -
And he was saying - Thus, is the kingdom of God: As a man may cast seed upon the earth,
He went on to say, therefore - Whereunto, is the kingdom of God, like? And, whereunto, shall I liken it?
Similitudes » The church compared to » 2 a living body
Now, ye, are the body of Christ, and members severally; -
Similitudes » The church compared to » 7 a temple
Know ye not that ye are a shrine a of God, and that the Spirit of God within you doth dwell?
Similitudes » The church compared to » Christ the corner-stone
Hence, then - no longer, are ye strangers and sojourners, but ye are fellow-citizens of the saints, and members of the household of God, - Having been built up on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, there being, for chief corner stone, Jesus Christ himself, -
Similitudes » The church compared to » Building
For we are, God's, fellow-workmen: ye are, God's, farm, God's building.
Similitudes » The church compared to » Christ being the head
And not holding fast the head: from which, all the body, through means of its joints and uniting bands, receiving supply, and connecting itself together, groweth with the growth of God.
Similitudes » The church compared to » 4 a bride
And, the holy city, new Jerusalem, saw I coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
Similitudes » The church compared to » Christ the builder
And, I also, unto thee, say - Thou, art Peter, - and, upon this rock, will I build my assembly, and, the gates of hades, shall not prevail against it.
Similitudes » The church compared to » Christ being the high priest
For we have not a high-priest unable to have fellow-feeling with our weaknesses, but one tested in all respects, by way of likeness, apart from sin.
Verse Concepts
Ability, Of ChristGod, Compassion OfFaultsDocetismBeing Born In SinAtonement, in NTGospel, Historical Foundation OfGrace, And Christian LifeInnocence, Examples OfKindnessLikenessMorality, And RedemptionOptimismPerfection, DivineSatan, As TempterSatan, Resistance ToSin, Universality OfSinnersSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InSuffering, Encouragements InSympathy
Victory, Over Spiritual ForcesWeakness, PhysicalChrist, Humanity OfJesus Christ, Holiness OfJesus Christ, Present Activities OfJesus Christ, Temptation OfChrist, The High PriestHumility Of ChristProphecies Concerning ChristCompassion, Of ChristEnticementJesus As A ChildInfirmitiesDivine SympathyChrist's PurityJesus Christ, SinlessnessTemptationWeaknessEmotionsResisting Temptationempathy
Similitudes » The church compared to » 5 a casket of jewels
Therefore shall they be mine, saith Yahweh of hosts, in the day for which, I, am preparing treasure, - and I will deal tenderly with them, just as a man, dealeth tenderly, with his own son who is serving him.
Similitudes » The church compared to » Christ being the shepherd
I, am the good shepherd: The good shepherd, his life, layeth down, for the sheep.
Similitudes » The church compared to » 3 a flock
Be not afraid, the dear little flock! for your Father delighteth to give you, the kingdom.
Similitudes » The church compared to » Christ being the bridegroom
He that hath the bride, is, bridegroom; but, the friend of the bridegroom, who standeth by and hearkeneth unto him, greatly, rejoiceth, by reason of the voice of the bridegroom. This, my joy, therefore, is fulfilled.
Similitudes » The church compared to » 6 branches of the vine
Every branch in me that beareth not fruit, He taketh it away; and, every one that beareth, fruit, He pruneth it, that, more fruit, it may bear.