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Thematic Bible: Suffering for righteousness' sake


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Nehemiah 2:19
But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant of the Ammonites, and Geshem the Arabian heard it, they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, "What is this that ye do? Will ye fall away again from the king?" Verse ConceptsContempt, Examples OfLaughterMockeryRebellion, Against Human AuthorityRidicule, Nature OfSpeech, Negative Aspects OfCharacter Of Wicked

Nehemiah 4:2
and said before his brethren and the soldiers of Samaria, "What do these impotent Jews? Shall they be thus suffered? Shall they offer? Shall they perform it in one day? Shall they make the stones whole again that are brought to dust, and burnt?" Verse ConceptsJudaismCharacter Of WickedFeeblenessAnti semitismShort Time For Action

Psalm 119:141
I am small and of no reputation; yet do not I forget thy commandments.

2 Samuel 6:16
And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul's daughter looked through a window and saw King David spring and dance before the LORD, and therefore despised him in her heart. Verse ConceptsLeapingContempt, Examples OfHeart, Fallen And RedeemedSuperiorityBad Wives ExamplesLooking Through WindowsPeople Jumpingjumping

Job 12:4
Thus, he that calleth upon God, and whom God heareth, is mocked of his neighbour; the godly and innocent man is laughed to scorn. Verse ConceptsHumourRidicule, Objects OfAnswered PromisesThe Righteous PerishingGod Answered Prayerjoking

1 Samuel 17:42
And when the Philistine looked and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a lad, ruddy and goodly to look upon. Verse ConceptsDavid, Early LifePride, Examples OfSuperiorityAttractionDisdainLimitations Of YouthRed FacesAppearances ofteenagerHandsome Men

1 Corinthians 1:28
And vile things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things of no reputation, for to bring to nought things of reputation, Verse ConceptsChosen InstrumentsHumilityArrogant ExistenceChosen DisciplesOther Unimportant PeopleimportanceJustification Excluding Boasting

1 Corinthians 4:13
We are evil spoken of, and we pray. We are made as it were the filthiness of the world, the offscouring of all things, even unto this time. Verse ConceptsAfflicted Saints, Examples OfBackbitingdirtGrace, In Human RelationshipsKindnessPersecution, Forms OfSlanderSpeech, Positive Aspects OfDuties To EnemiesDefamationUseless Peoplerumors

Psalm 7:1
{Shiggaion of David, which he sang for the words of Cush the son of Benjamin} O LORD my God, in thee have I put my trust; save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me, Verse ConceptsSuffering SaintsPersecution, Christian ResponseTrust

Psalm 31:15
My time is in thy hand; deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute 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 commandments are true. They persecute me falsely; O be thou my help. Verse ConceptsCommands, in OTSuffering SaintsPersecution, Christian ResponseThose Who Are LiarsGod's Trustworthiness

Psalm 119:157
Many there are that trouble me, and persecute me; yet do I not swerve from thy testimonies. Verse ConceptsMany Enemies

Psalm 119:161
{Shin} The princes persecute me without cause; but my heart standeth in awe of thy word. Verse ConceptsPersecution, Nature OfRenewed HeartBible, In Christian LivingAweIndividuals Fearing God

Psalm 143:3
For the enemy persecuteth my soul; he smiteth my life down to the ground; he layeth me in the darkness, as the dead men of the world. Verse ConceptsMonotonyColors, BlackState Of The Deadcrushes

Jeremiah 15:15
"O LORD," said I then, "thou knowest all things. Therefore remember me, and visit me, deliver me from my persecutors: Receive not my cause in thy long wrath; yet thou knowest, that for thy sake I suffer rebuke. Verse ConceptsMemoriesGod, Patience OfInjuryRevenge, Examples OfUnderstandingPersecution, Nature OfDivine RemembrancePeople VisitingBeing ReprovedRevenge

Lamentations 5:5
Our necks are under persecution, we are weary, and have no rest. Verse ConceptsRest, PhysicalPursuing PeopleSleeplessnessUnrestTired In FlightPersecutiontired

Revelation 2:10
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer. Behold, the devil shall cast of you into prison, to tempt you, and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be faithful unto the death, and I will give thee a 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 put you to trouble, and shall kill you, and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake: 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
Beware of men: for they shall deliver you up to the councils, and shall scourge you in their synagogues; Verse ConceptsFloggingPersecution, Forms OfPersecution, Nature OfSanhedrinSuffering, Of BelieversSynagogueBeing BewarePersecution PredictedHanding Over PeopleBeating BelieversDanger From Men

Luke 21:12
But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you: delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prison: and bring you before kings and rulers for my name's sake. Verse ConceptsGovernorsImprisonmentsPersecution, Nature OfPersecution PredictedBeforeHanding Over PeopleGentile RulersPersecutionjail

John 15:20
Remember the saying, that I said unto you, 'The servant is not greater than the Lord.' If they have persecuted me, so will they persecute you. If they have kept my saying, so will they 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 shall excommunicate you: yea the time shall come, that whosoever killeth you, will think that he doth God true service. 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
Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus, must suffer persecutions. 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 railed upon for the name of Christ; happy are ye. For the spirit of glory and the spirit of God resteth upon you. On their part he is evil spoken of: but on your part he is glorified. 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
Blessed are ye when men hate you, and thrust you out of their company, and rail on you, and abhor your name, as an evil thing, for the son of man's sake. Verse ConceptsFaultsReproachClaimsHatredSeparationSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InHated SaintsExcommunicationNames Blotted OutExclusionPeople Being HatedBlessing OthersRejectionhaters

Hebrews 11:26
and esteemed the rebuke of Christ greater riches, than the treasure of Egypt. For he had a respect unto the reward. Verse ConceptsReproachHeavenly RewardsRiches, SpiritualTreasureSufferings RewardedSpiritual TreasuresSeeking Things AboveChoosing God's WayTreasure In HeavenReward For WorksWorthAbuseValueaccounting

1 Timothy 4:10
For therefore we labour and suffer rebuke, because we believe in the living God, which is the saviour of all men: but specially of those that believe. 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
partly while all men wondered and gazed at you for the shame and tribulation that was done unto you, and partly while ye became companions of them which so passed their time. Verse ConceptsReproachSpectaclePersecutionAbuse

Hebrews 13:13
Let us go forth therefore out of the tents, and suffer rebuke with him. Verse ConceptsReproachPersecution, Forms OfDislikingOutside The CampSharingAbuse

Acts 21:13
Then Paul answered, and said, "What do ye weeping, and breaking mine heart? I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die 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 though I bestowed all my goods to feed the poor, and though I gave my body even that I burned, and yet had no love, it profiteth me 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 seats, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God: which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had taken his mark upon their foreheads, or on 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
The brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son: and the children shall arise against their fathers, and mothers, and shall 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 he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar, the souls of them that were killed 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, with his men of war, despised him, and mocked him; And arrayed him in white, and sent him again to Pilate. Verse ConceptsClothingMockeryRidicule, Objects OfSoldiersPersecution Of ChristFine ClothesMocking ChristSoldiers Treatment Of ChristFunassertiveness

John 5:16
And therefore the Jews did persecute Jesus, and sought the means to slay him, because he had done these things on the Sabbath day. Verse ConceptsPersecution, Nature OfPlottingPersecution Of ChristThe Sabbath And ChristWhy People Did Things

Luke 4:29
and rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him even unto the edge of the hill, whereon their city was built, to cast him down headlong. Verse ConceptsRejection Of ChristPersecution Of ChristThrowing PeopleDriving Out ChristPeople Getting Upjumping

John 7:1
After that Jesus went about into Galilee, and would not go about in Jewry, for 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 means to kill me because my sayings have no place in you. Verse ConceptsPersecution Of ChristChrist Knowing About PeopleChrist Would Be KilledNo Room

John 10:39
Again they went about to take him, but he escaped out of their hands, Verse ConceptsExamples Of EscapingPersecution Of ChristArresting ChristOthers Who Fledtrying

Acts 23:2
The high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by, to smite him on the mouth. Verse ConceptsConfrontationHigh Priest, In NtSmitingSmiting Of The RighteousOther References To MouthsRivers

Matthew 27:30
and spitted upon him, and took the reed and smote him on the head. Verse ConceptsSmitingThe Smiting Of JesusSpittingSmiting Of The RighteousBatteryBeating JesusSaliva

Isaiah 50:6
But I offer my back unto the smiters, and my cheeks to the nippers. I turn not my face from shame and spitting, 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 went and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, "How is the spirit of the LORD gone from me, to speak in thee?" Verse ConceptsConfrontationRidicule, Nature OfInfidelity To GodSmitingSmitten CheeksSmiting Of The RighteousThe Spirit Of The LordCheeks

John 18:22
When he had thus spoken, one of the ministers which stood by, smote Jesus on the face saying, "Answerest thou the high priest so?" Verse ConceptsIndignities Suffered By ChristSmitingSmiting Of The RighteousAnswering People

Philippians 1:29
For unto you it is given, that not only ye should believe on Christ: but also suffer for his sake, 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 which live, are always delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might appear in our mortal flesh. Verse ConceptsDying With ChristSuffering For Christ's SakeLife With Christ

2 Corinthians 12:10
Therefore have I delectation in infirmities, in rebukes, in need, in persecutions, in anguish, for Christ's sake. 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
were stoned, were hewn asunder, were tempted, were slain with swords, walked up and down in sheep skins, in goat skins, in need, tribulation, and vexation, 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 them that were killed 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 preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus to be the Lord, and preach ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. 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 fools for Christ's sake, and ye are wise through Christ: we are weak, and ye are strong. Ye are honorable, and we are despised. 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 went and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, "How is the spirit of the LORD gone from me, to speak in thee?" Verse ConceptsConfrontationRidicule, Nature OfInfidelity To GodSmitingSmitten CheeksSmiting Of The RighteousThe Spirit Of The LordCheeks

Luke 6:29
And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek, offer also the other. And him that taketh away thy gown, forbid not to take thy coat also. Verse ConceptsCloaksCheeksSelf DefenceDressSmitten CheeksSmiting Of The RighteousPeople Giving ClothesOuter GarmentsInner GarmentsAccepting BeatingsRobbing PeopleTurning The Other Cheek

Job 16:10
They have opened their mouths wide upon me, and smitten me upon the cheek despitefully, they have eased themselves through mine adversity. Verse ConceptsCheeksRidicule, Objects OfSmitten CheeksSmiting Of The Righteous

2 Chronicles 24:21
Whereupon they conspired against him and stoned him with stones, at the commandment of the king: even in the court of the house of the LORD. Verse ConceptsCourtyardMartyrdom Of The SaintsDeath penaltyTrapConspiracy

Matthew 19:29
And whosoever forsaketh houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake; the same shall receive a hundred fold, and shall inherit everlasting 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 that findeth his life, shall lose it: and he that loseth his life 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 of all men, for my name: but he that shall endureth unto 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
Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall falsely say all manner of evil sayings against you 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 unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple. Verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this nation. Verse ConceptsAbel and CainMartyrdom Of The SaintsNamed Prophets Of The LordMartyrdom

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

Mark 6:27
And immediately the king sent the hangman and commanded his head to be brought in. Verse ConceptsMartyrdom Of The SaintsDeath penaltyCommands, in NTPrisonersPunishment, Legal Aspects OfExecutionersRemoving HeadsKilling DisciplesDeath Penalty For Killing

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

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