Thematic Bible: The Call of Duty
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Activity » The Call of Duty » Zeal in soul winning
For [if it were possible] I would wish that I myself were accursed, [separated, banished] from Christ for the sake [of the salvation] of my brothers, my natural kinsmen,
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Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for Israel is for their salvation.
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in the hope of somehow making my fellow countrymen jealous [by stirring them up so that they will seek the truth] and perhaps save some of them.
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To the weak I became [as the] weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means [in any and every way] save some [by leading them to faith in Jesus Christ].
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Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » He must go to jerusalem to suffer
Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » To accomplish his work
Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » Doing His Father's Business
And He answered, “Why did you have to look for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?”
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Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » He must preach
But He said, “I must preach [the good news of] the kingdom of God to the other cities also, because I was sent for this purpose.”
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Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » To work while the day lasted
Fervour » The Call of Duty » Zeal in soul winning
For [if it were possible] I would wish that I myself were accursed, [separated, banished] from Christ for the sake [of the salvation] of my brothers, my natural kinsmen,
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Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for Israel is for their salvation.
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in the hope of somehow making my fellow countrymen jealous [by stirring them up so that they will seek the truth] and perhaps save some of them.
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To the weak I became [as the] weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means [in any and every way] save some [by leading them to faith in Jesus Christ].
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Zeal » The Call of Duty » Encouraged
Now it is always pleasant to be eagerly sought after [provided that it is] for a good purpose, and not just when I am with you [seeking you myself—but beware of the others doing it].
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So it is with you, since you are so very eager to have spiritual gifts and manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in ways that will build up the church [spiritually].
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never lagging behind in diligence; aglow in the Spirit, enthusiastically serving the Lord;
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Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead) where you are going.
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That is why I remind you to fan into flame the gracious gift of God, [that inner fire—the special endowment] which is in you through the laying on of my hands [with those of the elders at your ordination].
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I think it right, as long as I am in this earthly tent, to inspire you by reminding you,
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