Thematic Bible: The Enduring
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the Enduring » Those things that abide » The spiritual kingdom
Now the words, "once more" indicate the removing of what can be shaken --- that is, the created universe --- so that those things which cannot be shaken will remain. [Note: These "things" have been variously interpreted to be eternal truth, the heavenly kingdom, the new heavens and earth, etc.].
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But the word of the Lord continues to live on and on [forever]. And this word is the good news that was preached to you people.
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the Enduring » Those things that abide » The three graces
But now [i.e., since the temporary gifts are to pass away], these three things remain: faith, hope and love; and the most important of them is love.
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the Enduring » Those things that abide » The unseen things
So, we do not look at the things which can be seen, but at what cannot be seen, for the things which can be seen are [only] temporary, but the things which cannot be seen are never ending.
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the Enduring » Those things that abide » Spiritual works
If the work of anyone lasts [i.e., if his converts are judged faithful], he will receive a reward [i.e., his converts will constitute part of his reward].
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the Enduring » Those things that abide » Divine supplies
the Enduring » Those things that abide » Spiritual food
Do not work for the [kind of] food that spoils, but for the kind that lasts until never ending life. The Son of man will give you this [kind of food], for God the Father has placed His seal [of approval] on Him."
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