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Thematic Bible: Suffering for righteousness' sake


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Nehemiah 2:19
But Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, hearing of it, made sport of us, laughing at us and saying, What are you doing? will you go against the king? Verse ConceptsContempt, Examples OfLaughterMockeryRebellion, Against Human AuthorityRidicule, Nature OfSpeech, Negative Aspects OfCharacter Of Wicked

Nehemiah 4:2
And in the hearing of his countrymen and the army of Samaria he said, What are these feeble Jews doing? will they make themselves strong? will they make offerings? will they get the work done in a day? will they make the stones which have been burned come again out of the dust? Verse ConceptsJudaismCharacter Of WickedFeeblenessAnti semitismShort Time For Action

Psalm 119:141
I am small and of no account; but I keep your orders in mind.

2 Samuel 6:16
And when the ark of the Lord came into the town of David, Michal, Saul's daughter, looking out of the window, saw King David dancing and jumping before the Lord; and to her mind he seemed foolish. Verse ConceptsLeapingContempt, Examples OfHeart, Fallen And RedeemedSuperiorityBad Wives ExamplesLooking Through WindowsPeople Jumpingjumping

Job 12:4
It seems that I am to be as one who is a cause of laughing to his neighbour, one who makes his prayer to God and is answered! the upright man who has done no wrong is to be made sport of! Verse ConceptsHumourRidicule, Objects OfAnswered PromisesThe Righteous PerishingGod Answered Prayerjoking

1 Samuel 17:42
And when the Philistine, taking note, saw David, he had a poor opinion of him: for he was only a boy, red-haired and good-looking. Verse ConceptsDavid, Early LifePride, Examples OfSuperiorityAttractionDisdainLimitations Of YouthRed FacesAppearances ofteenagerHandsome Men

1 Corinthians 1:28
And the low things of the world, and the things without honour, did God make selection of, yes, even the things which are not, so that he might make as nothing the things which are: Verse ConceptsChosen InstrumentsHumilityArrogant ExistenceChosen DisciplesOther Unimportant PeopleimportanceJustification Excluding Boasting

1 Corinthians 4:13
When evil things are said about us we give gentle answers: we are made as the unclean things of the world, as that for which no one has any use, even till now. Verse ConceptsAfflicted Saints, Examples OfBackbitingdirtGrace, In Human RelationshipsKindnessPersecution, Forms OfSlanderSpeech, Positive Aspects OfDuties To EnemiesDefamationUseless Peoplerumors

Psalm 7:1
O Lord my God, I put my faith in you; take me out of the hands of him who is cruel to me, and make me free; Verse ConceptsSuffering SaintsPersecution, Christian ResponseTrust

Psalm 31:15
The chances of my life are in your hand; take me out of the hands of my haters, and of those who go after me. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TimeHand Of GodSeasons, Of LifeLife Expectancy, TodayOvercoming EnemiesThe FutureTrusting God In Difficult TimesGod's TimingGods TimingSeasons ChangingWaiting For God's Timingfaterelentless

Psalm 119:86
All your teachings are certain; they go after me with evil design; give me your help. Verse ConceptsCommands, in OTSuffering SaintsPersecution, Christian ResponseThose Who Are LiarsGod's Trustworthiness

Psalm 119:157
Great is the number of those who are against me; but I have not been turned away from your unchanging word. Verse ConceptsMany Enemies

Psalm 119:161
Rulers have been cruel to me without cause; but I have the fear of your word in my heart. Verse ConceptsPersecution, Nature OfRenewed HeartBible, In Christian LivingAweIndividuals Fearing God

Psalm 143:3
Verse ConceptsMonotonyColors, BlackState Of The Deadcrushes

Jeremiah 15:15
O Lord, you have knowledge: keep me in mind and come to my help, and give their right reward to those who are attacking me; take me not away, for you are slow to be angry: see how I have undergone shame because of you from all those who make little of your word; Verse ConceptsMemoriesGod, Patience OfInjuryRevenge, Examples OfUnderstandingPersecution, Nature OfDivine RemembrancePeople VisitingBeing ReprovedRevenge

Lamentations 5:5
Our attackers are on our necks: overcome with weariness, we have no rest. Verse ConceptsRest, PhysicalPursuing PeopleSleeplessnessUnrestTired In FlightPersecutiontired

Revelation 2:10
Have no fear of the things which you will have to undergo: see, the Evil One will send some of you into prison, so that you may be put to the test; and you will have great trouble for ten days. Be true till death, and I will give you the crown of life. Verse ConceptsDays, Description OfFaithfulness, To GodFaithfulness, Examples OfFaith, Testing Ofevil, origins ofdefence, divineAthleticsCommitment, to GodHumiliationImprisonmentsInjustice, Nature And Source OfMartyrdom, Qualities OfMillenniumMonotonyPersecution, Attitudes ToPersecution, Nature OfPrizesRescueReward, For God's PeopleSatan, As TempterSatan, As The Enemy Of GodSelf DisciplineSpiritual Warfare, Causes OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InSuffering, Of BelieversBeneficial Afflictions For FaithAfflictions, Consolation DuringDeath Of The Saints, Results InMartyrdom Of The SaintsAfflictions, Benefits OfFear, Of PersecutionSatan, Work OfPersecution PredictedTen Or More DaysCrowns For God's PeopleBemaTribulation MartydomSpiritual crownsCasting Out FearPersecutionLuciferEnd Of DaysWorrying About The Futurejail

Matthew 24:9
Then they will be cruel to you, and will put you to death: and you will be hated by all nations because of my name. Verse ConceptsMartyrdom, Qualities OfMurderSuffering, Of BelieversMartyrdom Of The SaintsHated SaintsMartyrdom, Reasons ForPersecution PredictedHanding Over PeopleChrist's Disciples Will SufferKilling Will HappenPeople Being HatedReasons Why The World Hates ChristiansSigns Of The Timesend times prophecyPunishmentMartyrdomPersecutionSpreading The Gospel

Matthew 10:17
But be on the watch against men: for they will give you up to the Sanhedrins, and in their Synagogues they will give you blows; Verse ConceptsFloggingPersecution, Forms OfPersecution, Nature OfSanhedrinSuffering, Of BelieversSynagogueBeing BewarePersecution PredictedHanding Over PeopleBeating BelieversDanger From Men

Luke 21:12
But before all this, they will take you and be very cruel to you, giving you up to the Synagogues and to prisons, taking you before kings and rulers, because of my name. Verse ConceptsGovernorsImprisonmentsPersecution, Nature OfPersecution PredictedBeforeHanding Over PeopleGentile RulersPersecutionjail

John 15:20
Keep in mind the words I said to you, A servant is not greater than his lord. If they were cruel to me, they will be cruel to you; if they kept my words, they will keep yours. Verse ConceptsFate Of The GodlyFaith, As A Body Of Beliefsdiscipleship, cost ofHumiliationRememberingServanthood, In SocietySuffering, Causes OfPersecution, Nature OfPersecution, OriginPersecution PredictedInferioritySlavesThey Do Not Keep CommandsPersecution

John 16:2
They will put you out of the Synagogues: yes, the time is coming when whoever puts you to death will have the belief that he is doing God's pleasure. Verse Conceptsenemies, of believersHumiliationJudaismMartyrdom, Qualities OfPersecution, Forms OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InMartyrdom Of The SaintsDisfellowshipPersecution PredictedExcommunicationThoughts Of The WickedReady To KillServicePersecutionServing God

2 Timothy 3:12
Yes, and all whose purpose is to be living in the knowledge of God in Christ Jesus, will be cruelly attacked. Verse ConceptsFate Of The Godlyenemies, of believersdiscipleship, cost ofHumiliationPersecution, Nature OfReward, DivineSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictSpiritual Warfare, Causes OfSuffering, Of BelieversPersecution PredictedRight DesiresSufferingPersecution

1 Peter 4:14
If men say evil things of you because of the name of Christ, happy are you; for the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you. Verse ConceptsGlory, Revelation OfReproachGod, Unity OfHappinessInsultsSuffering, Encouragements InGod's Glory In The ChurchGift Of The Holy SpiritNames And Titles For The Holy SpiritFalse AccusationsName CallingThe Spirit Of GodThe Holy Spirit In The ChurchBlessed In ServiceGlory of ChristSpiritual crownsPersecution

Luke 6:22
Happy are you, when men have hate for you, and put you away from among them and say angry words to you, turning away in disgust at your name, because of the Son of man. Verse ConceptsFaultsReproachClaimsHatredSeparationSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InHated SaintsExcommunicationNames Blotted OutExclusionPeople Being HatedBlessing OthersRejectionhaters

Hebrews 11:26
Judging a part in the shame of Christ to be better than all the wealth of Egypt; for he was looking forward to his reward. Verse ConceptsReproachHeavenly RewardsRiches, SpiritualTreasureSufferings RewardedSpiritual TreasuresSeeking Things AboveChoosing God's WayTreasure In HeavenReward For WorksWorthAbuseValueaccounting

1 Timothy 4:10
And this is the purpose of all our work and our fighting, because our hope is in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, and specially of those who have faith. Verse ConceptsAtonementReproachLabor, Spiritual Aspects OfGod, Living And Self sustainingHope, As ConfidenceHope, In GodStriving With GodJesus Christ, SaviorTrusting In GodSaved By FaithAll PeopleThe Fact Of ToilThe Hope Of The Gospelfaith in hard timesstruggleLife StrugglesStrugglesstrivingChrist As The Object Of Saving Faith

Hebrews 10:33
In part, in being attacked by angry words and cruel acts, before the eyes of everyone, and in part, in being united with those who were attacked in this way. Verse ConceptsReproachSpectaclePersecutionAbuse

Hebrews 13:13
Let us then go out to him outside the circle of the tents, taking his shame on ourselves. Verse ConceptsReproachPersecution, Forms OfDislikingOutside The CampSharingAbuse

Acts 21:13
Then Paul said, What are you doing, weeping and wounding my heart? for I am ready, not only to be a prisoner, but to be put to death at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfAfflicted Saints, Examples OfeagernessMartyrdom, Qualities OfReadinessSelf DenialShepherds, As Church LeaderWeepingLove Towards Christ, The Nature OfMartyrdom Of The SaintsLove For GodMartyrdom, Believers Attitude TowardsDeath Of God's PeopleEvangelismBreaking Chainsjerusalem

1 Corinthians 13:3
And if I give all my goods to the poor, and if I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it is of no profit to me. Verse ConceptsPoverty, Causes OfSelf SacrificeZealGenerosityLoving OthersLove To OthersBenevolenceMartyrdom, Methods OfDamage To The BodyBurning PeopleHalf Of PossessionsGiving To The PoorUnlovingI Am UnimportantThe Surrendered lifeMartyrdomLoving YourselfSurrenderHelping The PoorTrue LoveUnconditional LoveBeing LovedHardshipFeeding The Poorpossessionslovingbranding

Revelation 20:4
And I saw high seats, and they were seated on them, and the right of judging was given to them: and I saw the souls of those who were put to death for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and those who did not give worship to the beast, or to his image, and had not his mark on their brows or on their hands; and they were living and ruling with Christ a thousand years. Verse ConceptsForeheads666Faithfulness, To Godevil, victory overdefianceBeheadingThe BeastJudgesJudgment SeatPunishment, Legal Aspects OfSelf SacrificeThe Immortal SoulMartyrdom, Methods OfSufferings RewardedRemoving HeadsCosmic CreaturesBelievers JudgingMarks On PeopleAuthority Of DisciplesAvoiding IdolatrySubsequent Witness To ChristWorshipping The DevilMark Of The BeastHow First Resurrection Is Spread OutSigns Of The Timesend times prophecyMartyrdom

Matthew 10:21
And brother will give up brother to death, and the father his child: and children will go against their fathers and mothers, and put them to death. Verse Conceptsenemies, of believersBetrayalBetrayal, To The ChristianMartyrdom, Qualities OfParentsPersecution, Nature OfUnfaithfulness, To PeopleFamilyMartyrdom Of The SaintsHatred Between RelativesDisobedient To ParentsHanding Over PeoplePeople OpposedFathers And SonsDeath Of A Family MemberFamily LoveMothers Love For Her ChildrenSiblingsDeath Of A ChildRaising ChildrenMothers And SonsDeath Of A MotherBeing A Good FatherDeath Of A FatherKidsMotherhoodParents LoveFamily DeathHurt And BetrayalFathers And DaughtersSibling LoveLoving Childrenparenthood

Revelation 6:9
And when the fifth stamp was undone, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been put to death for the word of God, and for the witness which they kept. Verse Conceptsenemies, of believersMartyrdom Of The SaintsWitnessing, And Holy SpiritConsciousness Following DeathAltars, In HeavenMartyrdom, Reasons ForFractions, One FifthThe Act Of OpeningOpening DocumentsKilling DisciplesReceiving God's WordFifthSubsequent Witness To ChristConsciousness After DeathTribulation MartydomMartyrdomWitnessingreuniting

Luke 23:11
And Herod, with the men of his army, put shame on him and made sport of him, and dressing him in shining robes, he sent him back to Pilate. Verse ConceptsClothingMockeryRidicule, Objects OfSoldiersPersecution Of ChristFine ClothesMocking ChristSoldiers Treatment Of ChristFunassertiveness

John 5:16
And for this reason the Jews were turned against Jesus, because he was doing these things on the Sabbath. Verse ConceptsPersecution, Nature OfPlottingPersecution Of ChristThe Sabbath And ChristWhy People Did Things

Luke 4:29
And they got up and took him out of the town to the edge of the mountain on which their town was, so that they might send him down to his death. Verse ConceptsRejection Of ChristPersecution Of ChristThrowing PeopleDriving Out ChristPeople Getting Upjumping

John 7:1
After this, Jesus went from place to place in Galilee. He did not go about in Judaea, because the Jews were looking for a chance to put him to death. Verse Conceptsenemies, of Jesus ChristAssassinations, AttemptedJews, ThePersecution Of ChristChrist Would Be Killed

John 8:37
I am conscious that you are Abraham's seed; but you have a desire to put me to death because my word has no place in you. Verse ConceptsPersecution Of ChristChrist Knowing About PeopleChrist Would Be KilledNo Room

John 10:39
Then again they made an attempt to take him; but he got away from them. Verse ConceptsExamples Of EscapingPersecution Of ChristArresting ChristOthers Who Fledtrying

Acts 23:2
And the high priest, Ananias, gave orders to those who were near him to give him a blow on the mouth. Verse ConceptsConfrontationHigh Priest, In NtSmitingSmiting Of The RighteousOther References To MouthsRivers

Matthew 27:30
And they put shame on him, and gave him blows on the head with the rod. Verse ConceptsSmitingThe Smiting Of JesusSpittingSmiting Of The RighteousBatteryBeating JesusSaliva

Isaiah 50:6
I was offering my back to those who gave me blows, and my face to those who were pulling out my hair: I did not keep my face covered from marks of shame. Verse ConceptsFloggingBeing BetrayedCheeksBackBeardsHumiliationPersecution, Attitudes ToHumility Of ChristPersecution, Nature OfBeatingsSmitingThe Smiting Of JesusSpittingSmiting Of The RighteousBatteryTrimming Facial HairAccepting BeatingsSalivaHair PluckingChrist WillingMessianic Prophecies

1 Kings 22:24
Then Zedekiah, the son of Chenaanah, came near and gave Micaiah a blow on the side of the face, saying, Where is the spirit of the Lord whose word is in you? Verse ConceptsConfrontationRidicule, Nature OfInfidelity To GodSmitingSmitten CheeksSmiting Of The RighteousThe Spirit Of The LordCheeks

John 18:22
When he said this, one of the police by his side gave him a blow with his open hand, saying, Do you give such an answer to the high priest? Verse ConceptsIndignities Suffered By ChristSmitingSmiting Of The RighteousAnswering People

Philippians 1:29
Because to you it has been given in the cause of Christ not only to have faith in him, but to undergo pain on his account: Verse ConceptsAfflictions, In Christian LivingFaith, Origins OfGod, Suffering OfGospel, Requirements OfSuffering, Of BelieversSuffering For Christ's SakeChrist's Disciples Will SufferPrivileges of saintsSufferingLife StrugglesStrugglesbelief

2 Corinthians 4:11
For, while living, we are still being given up to death because of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may be seen in our flesh, though it is under the power of death. Verse ConceptsDying With ChristSuffering For Christ's SakeLife With Christ

2 Corinthians 12:10
So I take pleasure in being feeble, in unkind words, in needs, in cruel attacks, in troubles, on account of Christ: for when I am feeble, then am I strong. Verse ConceptsInsultsPersecution, Nature OfWeakness, SpiritualInfirmitiesSuffering For Christ's SakeGod Giving StrengthGod Gives StrengthHard TasksGrace Being SufficientPersecutionWeaknessStaying Strong During Hard TimesHardship

Acts 12:2
And he put James, the brother of John, to death with the sword. Verse ConceptsBeheadingDeath penaltyMartyrdom, Examples OfPunishment, Legal Aspects OfMartyrdom Of The SaintsMartyrdom, Methods OfKilling DisciplesMartyrdom

Hebrews 11:37
They were stoned, they were cut up with knives, they were tested, they were put to death with the sword, they went about in sheepskins and in goatskins; being poor and in pain and cruelly attacked, Verse ConceptsFleecesDeath penaltyMartyrdom Of The SaintsStoningMartyrdom, Methods OfPeople Cut In PiecesAnimal SkinsFoul ClothesHalf Of BodiesPeople Actually Doing Evil

Revelation 6:9
And when the fifth stamp was undone, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been put to death for the word of God, and for the witness which they kept. Verse Conceptsenemies, of believersMartyrdom Of The SaintsWitnessing, And Holy SpiritConsciousness Following DeathAltars, In HeavenMartyrdom, Reasons ForFractions, One FifthThe Act Of OpeningOpening DocumentsKilling DisciplesReceiving God's WordFifthSubsequent Witness To ChristConsciousness After DeathTribulation MartydomMartyrdomWitnessingreuniting

2 Corinthians 4:5
For our preaching is not about ourselves, but about Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants through Jesus. Verse ConceptsApostles, Function In Early ChurchLordship, Of Jesus ChristPaul, Apostle To GentilesServanthood, In Life Of BelieversSlavery, SpiritualJesus Christ, LordMinisters, Way They Should TeachSuffering For Christ's SakePreaching ChristNot MeChrist Is My LordChanging Yourselfpreaching

1 Corinthians 4:10
We are made to seem foolish for Christ, but you are wise in Christ; we are feeble, but you are strong; you have glory, but we have shame. Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfFolly, Examples OfWeakness, SpiritualWisdom, Human NatureWisdom, Source Of HumanSuffering For Christ's SakeStrong PeopleCounted As FoolsGod Bestowing GloryWise Men In The ChurchFoolsWeaknesschristianity

1 Kings 22:24
Then Zedekiah, the son of Chenaanah, came near and gave Micaiah a blow on the side of the face, saying, Where is the spirit of the Lord whose word is in you? Verse ConceptsConfrontationRidicule, Nature OfInfidelity To GodSmitingSmitten CheeksSmiting Of The RighteousThe Spirit Of The LordCheeks

Luke 6:29
If a man gives you a blow on one side of your face, then let the other side be turned to him; from him who takes away your coat, do not keep back your robe. Verse ConceptsCloaksCheeksSelf DefenceDressSmitten CheeksSmiting Of The RighteousPeople Giving ClothesOuter GarmentsInner GarmentsAccepting BeatingsRobbing PeopleTurning The Other Cheek

Job 16:10
Their mouths are open wide against me; the blows of his bitter words are falling on my face; all of them come together in a mass against me. Verse ConceptsCheeksRidicule, Objects OfSmitten CheeksSmiting Of The Righteous

2 Chronicles 24:21
But when they had made a secret design against him, he was stoned with stones, by the king's order, in the outer square of the Lord's house. Verse ConceptsCourtyardMartyrdom Of The SaintsDeath penaltyTrapConspiracy

Matthew 19:29
And everyone who has given up houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or child, or land, for my name, will be given a hundred times as much, and have eternal life. Verse ConceptsFutureCompensationeternal life, nature ofeternal life, experience ofChildren, responsibilities to Goddiscipleship, benefits ofDedication In NtHomeInheritance, SpiritualMothers, Responsibilities OfForsaking All OthersPresent, TheProfitsProperty, HousesRestitutionReward, For God's PeopleSelf DenialSistersGain Through LossSuffering For Christ's SakeSeparating From RelativesOne HundredParting From ParentsLiving In HousesEntering LifeHundredfold ReturnmomsMothers Love For Her ChildrenSiblingsFamily And FriendsMothers And SonsRelationship TroublesLosing A FriendTrust In RelationshipsLosing FriendsFather And Daughter RelationshipsBuilding RelationshipsLeaving Parents For SpouseSibling LoveFathers Responsibilitieshomework

Matthew 10:39
He who has the desire to keep his life will have it taken from him, and he who gives up his life because of me will have it given back to him. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfFindingCommitment, to Jesus ChristLife, HumanSuffering For Christ's SakeKeeping Oneself AliveFinding ThingsLosing One's LifeThe Surrendered lifelosing a loved oneFinding LoveLosing A FriendLosing FriendsBeing LostNever Giving UpLoss Of A Loved OneLosing SomeoneriskLife That Is Worth Living

Matthew 10:22
And you will be hated by all men because of my name: but he who is strong to the end will have salvation. Verse ConceptsGoalsenemies, of believersendHatredPersecution, Attitudes ToPersecution, Forms OfProgressStabilitySuffering, Of BelieversSuffering, HardshipSuffering For Christ's SakeTo The EndEnduringPeople Being HatedReasons Why The World Hates ChristiansPromise Of HeavenHatePersecutionChristmas TreeFamily ProblemsHurt And BetrayalbridgesSatanic Hatred

Matthew 5:11
Happy are you when men give you a bad name, and are cruel to you, and say all evil things against you falsely, because of me. Verse ConceptsAbuse, To God's PeopleFalse AccusationsFaultsClaimsHumiliationInjuryPersecution, Forms OfBullyingSlanderSuffering For Christ's SakeSufferings RewardedFalse WaysgaysPersecutionBeing GayBlessing OthersAbusecriticismvocation

Luke 11:51
From the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, who was put to death between the altar and the Temple. Yes, I say to you, It will come on this generation. Verse ConceptsAbel and CainMartyrdom Of The SaintsNamed Prophets Of The LordMartyrdom

Acts 9:16
For I will make clear to him what troubles he will have to undergo for me. Verse ConceptsSuffering, Of BelieversSuffering For Christ's SakeChrist's Disciples Will SufferThings RevealedSuffering

Mark 6:27
And straight away the king sent out one of his armed men, and gave him an order to come back with the head: and he went and took off John's head in prison, Verse ConceptsMartyrdom Of The SaintsDeath penaltyCommands, in NTPrisonersPunishment, Legal Aspects OfExecutionersRemoving HeadsKilling DisciplesDeath Penalty For Killing

Acts 7:58
Driving him out of the town and stoning him: and the witnesses put their clothing at the feet of a young man named Saul. Verse ConceptsCrimesevangelists, ministry ofMartyrdom, Examples OfMartyrdom Of The SaintsMartyrdom, Methods OfOutside The City

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