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Thematic Bible: Suffering for righteousness' sake


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Nehemiah 2:19
And Sanballat the Horonite will hear, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, and they will mock to us and despise us, and say, What this word that ye do? are ye bearing rule against the king? Verse ConceptsContempt, Examples OfLaughterMockeryRebellion, Against Human AuthorityRidicule, Nature OfSpeech, Negative Aspects OfCharacter Of Wicked

Nehemiah 4:2
And he will say before his brethren and the strength of Shomeron, and he will say, What are the feeble Jews doing? will they leave to themselves? will they sacrifice? will they finish in a day? will they give life to the stones of the heaps of dust, and they being burnt? Verse ConceptsJudaismCharacter Of WickedFeeblenessAnti semitismShort Time For Action

Psalm 119:141
I am small and despised: I did not forget thy charges.

2 Samuel 6:16
And the ark of Jehovah was coming to the city of David, and Michal, Saul's daughter, looked forth without the window, and she will see king David being strengthened and leaping before Jehovah, and she will despise him in her heart. Verse ConceptsLeapingContempt, Examples OfHeart, Fallen And RedeemedSuperiorityBad Wives ExamplesLooking Through WindowsPeople Jumpingjumping

Job 12:4
I shall be he laughing at his neighbor, calling to God, and he will answer him: the just blameless one being laughed at Verse ConceptsHumourRidicule, Objects OfAnswered PromisesThe Righteous PerishingGod Answered Prayerjoking

1 Samuel 17:42
And he of the rovers will look and will see David, and he will despise him, for he was a boy, and red, with a fair aspect. Verse ConceptsDavid, Early LifePride, Examples OfSuperiorityAttractionDisdainLimitations Of YouthRed FacesAppearances ofteenagerHandsome Men

1 Corinthians 1:28
And the ignoble things of the world, and the despised things, has God chosen, and things not being, that the things being he might leave unemployed: Verse ConceptsChosen InstrumentsHumilityArrogant ExistenceChosen DisciplesOther Unimportant PeopleimportanceJustification Excluding Boasting

1 Corinthians 4:13
Being defamed, we entreat: as the filth of the world were we become, the offscouring of all until now. Verse ConceptsAfflicted Saints, Examples OfBackbitingdirtGrace, In Human RelationshipsKindnessPersecution, Forms OfSlanderSpeech, Positive Aspects OfDuties To EnemiesDefamationUseless Peoplerumors

Psalm 7:1
Song of David which he sang to Jehovah upon the words of Cush, son of the right hand. O Jehovah my God, in thee I put My trust: save me from all pursuing me, and deliver me: Verse ConceptsSuffering SaintsPersecution, Christian ResponseTrust

Psalm 31:15
My times in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from those pursuing 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 thy commands are faithfulness; they pursued me without cause; help thou me. Verse ConceptsCommands, in OTSuffering SaintsPersecution, Christian ResponseThose Who Are LiarsGod's Trustworthiness

Psalm 119:157
Many are they pursuing me and pressing me: I declined not from thy testimonies. Verse ConceptsMany Enemies

Psalm 119:161
Chiefs pursued me gratuitously: and my heart was afraid from thy words. Verse ConceptsPersecution, Nature OfRenewed HeartBible, In Christian LivingAweIndividuals Fearing God

Psalm 143:3
For the enemy pursued my soul; he crushed to the earth my life; he caused me to dwell in darknesses, as the dead of old. Verse ConceptsMonotonyColors, BlackState Of The Deadcrushes

Jeremiah 15:15
Thou knewest, O Jehovah: remember me, and review me, and avenge for me from him pursuing me; not for being slow of thy wrath wilt thou take me away; know, I suffered reproach for thee. Verse ConceptsMemoriesGod, Patience OfInjuryRevenge, Examples OfUnderstandingPersecution, Nature OfDivine RemembrancePeople VisitingBeing ReprovedRevenge

Lamentations 5:5
Upon our necks were we pursued: we labored and no rest to us. Verse ConceptsRest, PhysicalPursuing PeopleSleeplessnessUnrestTired In FlightPersecutiontired

Revelation 2:10
Neither be afraid of what things thou art about to suffer: behold, the accuser is about to cast of you into prison, that ye might be tried; and ye shall have pressure ten days: be thou faithful until death, and I will give thee 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 shall they deliver you to pressure, and they shall kill you: and ye shall be hated by all nations, for 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
And hold ye from men: for they will deliver you up to councils, and in their assemblies will they scourge you. Verse ConceptsFloggingPersecution, Forms OfPersecution, Nature OfSanhedrinSuffering, Of BelieversSynagogueBeing BewarePersecution PredictedHanding Over PeopleBeating BelieversDanger From Men

Luke 21:12
And before all these shall they cast their hands upon you, and drive out, delivering to assemblies, and prisons, being brought before kings and leaders for my name's sake. Verse ConceptsGovernorsImprisonmentsPersecution, Nature OfPersecution PredictedBeforeHanding Over PeopleGentile RulersPersecutionjail

John 15:20
Remember the word which I said to you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they expelled me, they will also expel you; if they kept my word, they will keep yours also. 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 shall make you excluded from the synagogue: but the hour comes that every one having slain you should think to bring service to God. 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
And all wishing to live devotedly in Christ Jesus shall be driven out. 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 ye be reproached in the name of Christ, ye happy; for the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you: by them truly he is defamed, and by you he is praised. 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 ye, when men hate you, and when they separate you, and reproach, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. Verse ConceptsFaultsReproachClaimsHatredSeparationSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InHated SaintsExcommunicationNames Blotted OutExclusionPeople Being HatedBlessing OthersRejectionhaters

Hebrews 11:26
Having deemed the reproach of Christ greater riches than treasures in Egypt: for he looked to the payment of reward. Verse ConceptsReproachHeavenly RewardsRiches, SpiritualTreasureSufferings RewardedSpiritual TreasuresSeeking Things AboveChoosing God's WayTreasure In HeavenReward For WorksWorthAbuseValueaccounting

1 Timothy 4:10
For, for this also we are wearied and reproached, that we have hoped in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, chiefly of the faithful. 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
This, truly, being exposed to public view both by reproaches and pressures; and this, having been partakers of those thus overturned. Verse ConceptsReproachSpectaclePersecutionAbuse

Hebrews 13:13
Therefore we should come to him without the camp, bearing his reproach. Verse ConceptsReproachPersecution, Forms OfDislikingOutside The CampSharingAbuse

Acts 21:13
And Paul answered, What do ye weeping and breaking my heart? for I not only to be bound, but to die at Jerusalem, have prepared 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 feed out all my goods, and if I deliver my body that I be burned, and have not love, I am profited nothing. 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 thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given them: and the souls of them beheaded with an axe for the testimony of Jesus, and for the word of God, and who worshipped not the wild beast, nor his image, and took not the stamp upon their foreheads, and upon their hands; and they lived and reigned 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 shall deliver up brother to death, and father child: and children shall rise up in revolt against parents, and kill them. 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 he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of the slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they had: 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 having set him at nought with his troops, and having mocked, putting about him shining clothing, sent him out to Pilate. Verse ConceptsClothingMockeryRidicule, Objects OfSoldiersPersecution Of ChristFine ClothesMocking ChristSoldiers Treatment Of ChristFunassertiveness

John 5:16
And therefore the Jews drove out Jesus, and sought to kill him, because he did these in the sabbath. Verse ConceptsPersecution, Nature OfPlottingPersecution Of ChristThe Sabbath And ChristWhy People Did Things

Luke 4:29
And having risen up, they cast him without the city, and they brought him to the brow of the mount upon which their city was built, to hurt him down. Verse ConceptsRejection Of ChristPersecution Of ChristThrowing PeopleDriving Out ChristPeople Getting Upjumping

John 7:1
And Jesus walked after these in Galilee: for he wished not to walk in Judea, because the Jews sought to kill him. Verse Conceptsenemies, of Jesus ChristAssassinations, AttemptedJews, ThePersecution Of ChristChrist Would Be Killed

John 8:37
I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, for my word has no place in you. Verse ConceptsPersecution Of ChristChrist Knowing About PeopleChrist Would Be KilledNo Room

John 10:39
Then sought they again to take him: and he went out from their hand, Verse ConceptsExamples Of EscapingPersecution Of ChristArresting ChristOthers Who Fledtrying

Acts 23:2
And the chief priest Ananias commanded those standing by him to strike his month. Verse ConceptsConfrontationHigh Priest, In NtSmitingSmiting Of The RighteousOther References To MouthsRivers

Matthew 27:30
And having spit upon him, they took the reed, and struck upon his head. Verse ConceptsSmitingThe Smiting Of JesusSpittingSmiting Of The RighteousBatteryBeating JesusSaliva

Isaiah 50:6
My back I gave to those smiting, and my cheeks to those tearing out the hair: and my face I hid not from shame and spittle. 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
And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah will come near, and strike Micaiah upon the cheek, saying, Where passed the spirit of Jehovah from me to speak to thee? Verse ConceptsConfrontationRidicule, Nature OfInfidelity To GodSmitingSmitten CheeksSmiting Of The RighteousThe Spirit Of The LordCheeks

John 18:22
And he having said these things, one of the attendants standing by gave Jesus a blow with a rod, having said, Answerest thou the chief priest so? Verse ConceptsIndignities Suffered By ChristSmitingSmiting Of The RighteousAnswering People

Philippians 1:29
For upon you was it conferred as a favor for Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him; 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 we, the living, are always delivered to death for Jesus, that also the life of Jesus be made manifest in our mortal flesh. Verse ConceptsDying With ChristSuffering For Christ's SakeLife With Christ

2 Corinthians 12:10
Therefore am I contented in weaknesses, in reproaches, in necessities in expulsions, in extremities for Christ: for when I am weak, 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 killed James the brother of John 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 by sawing, they were tried, they died by the slaughter of the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being in want, pressed, treated ill; Verse ConceptsFleecesDeath penaltyMartyrdom Of The SaintsStoningMartyrdom, Methods OfPeople Cut In PiecesAnimal SkinsFoul ClothesHalf Of BodiesPeople Actually Doing Evil

Revelation 6:9
And when he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of the slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they had: 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 we proclaim not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for 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 foolish for Christ, and ye wise in Christ; we weak, and ye strong; ye honourable, and we dishonoured 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
And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah will come near, and strike Micaiah upon the cheek, saying, Where passed the spirit of Jehovah from me to speak to thee? Verse ConceptsConfrontationRidicule, Nature OfInfidelity To GodSmitingSmitten CheeksSmiting Of The RighteousThe Spirit Of The LordCheeks

Luke 6:29
To him striking thee upon the cheek hold also near the other; and from him taking away thy garments, and thou shouldest not retrench thy coat. Verse ConceptsCloaksCheeksSelf DefenceDressSmitten CheeksSmiting Of The RighteousPeople Giving ClothesOuter GarmentsInner GarmentsAccepting BeatingsRobbing PeopleTurning The Other Cheek

Job 16:10
They gaped upon me with their mouth; with reproach they struck upon my cheek; they will fill out together against me. Verse ConceptsCheeksRidicule, Objects OfSmitten CheeksSmiting Of The Righteous

2 Chronicles 24:21
And they will conspire against him, and stone him with stone by the commands of the king in the enclosure of the house of Jehovah. Verse ConceptsCourtyardMartyrdom Of The SaintsDeath penaltyTrapConspiracy

Matthew 19:29
And every one who lets go houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or fields, for the sake of my name, shall receive a hundredfold, and shall inherit 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 finding his soul shall lose it; and he having lost his soul for my sake shall find it. 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 ye shall be hated by all for my name: and he having remained to the end shall be saved. 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 ye, when they shall upbraid you, and drive you out, and say every evil word against you, lying, for my sake. 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 even to the blood of Zacharias perishing between the altar and house: yea, I say to you, It shall be required of this generation. Verse ConceptsAbel and CainMartyrdom Of The SaintsNamed Prophets Of The LordMartyrdom

Acts 9:16
For I will show him what he must suffer for my name. Verse ConceptsSuffering, Of BelieversSuffering For Christ's SakeChrist's Disciples Will SufferThings RevealedSuffering

Mark 6:27
And quickly the king, having sent a scout, commanded his head to be brought: Verse ConceptsMartyrdom Of The SaintsDeath penaltyCommands, in NTPrisonersPunishment, Legal Aspects OfExecutionersRemoving HeadsKilling DisciplesDeath Penalty For Killing

Acts 7:58
And having cast out of the city, they stoned: and the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of a young man called Saul. Verse ConceptsCrimesevangelists, ministry ofMartyrdom, Examples OfMartyrdom Of The SaintsMartyrdom, Methods OfOutside The City

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