Thematic Bible: The disciples
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Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » The disciples
He asked: What are you talking about with each other as you walk? They stopped walking and were sad.
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Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » The disciples
Contention grew between them concerning which of them was the greatest.
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Backsliders » Instances of » The disciples
After this many of his disciples returned to their old ways. They did not walk with him anymore.
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This has taken place so that the writings of the prophets will come true. Then all his disciples left him.
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Boasting » Instances of » The disciples
The seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name.
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Do not rejoice about this that the spirits are subject to you. Rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.
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Cowardice » Instances of » The disciples » When they saw jesus walking on the sea
Just before morning, Jesus walked to them on the water.
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They rowed about four miles and saw Jesus walking on the sea. He came close to the boat. They were afraid.
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They all saw him and were troubled. Suddenly he spoke to them: Be of good cheer. It is I do not fear.
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Cowardice » Instances of » The disciples » During the storm at sea
He said to them: Why are you afraid, you of little faith? Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea. Suddenly there was a great calm.
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He asked them, Were is your faith? They were afraid and they marveled. They asked: Who then is this, that he commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him?
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He was in back of the boat sleeping on a cushion. They woke him. They said: Master is it nothing to you that we are in danger of destruction?
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Cowardice » Cowardice, examples of » The disciples
This has taken place so that the writings of the prophets will come true. Then all his disciples left him.
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Cowardice » Instances of » The disciples » When jesus was apprehended
This has taken place so that the writings of the prophets will come true. Then all his disciples left him.
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Decision » Instances of » The disciples
I have fought the good fight! I have finished the course! I have kept the faith! The crown of righteousness is laid up for me. The Lord, the righteous judge, will give it to me at that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing (manifestation).
I will not be put to shame according to my earnest expectation and hope. With all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in me, whether by life or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
I am not ashamed of the good news; for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who exerts active faith (believes), to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
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He spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus. He had a dispute with the Greek speaking Jews and they made attempts to kill him.
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They continued devoting themselves to doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
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Even though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit (mental disposition). I am glad when I see the resolute firmness with which you stand together in your faith in Christ.
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Simon Peter answered him: Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of everlasting life! We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.
Peter said: Indeed we have left our own to follow you.
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Now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers.
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Despondency » The disciples
He asked: What are you talking about with each other as you walk? They stopped walking and were sad.
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Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out
After they came down from the mountain a large crowd met him. A man in the crowd cried, Teacher, please look at my son. He is my only child. A spirit controls him and suddenly he cries out. He foams at the mouth. It throws him into convulsions and he is badly bruised. read more.
I asked your disciples to cast it out and they could not. Jesus answered: O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and put up with you? Bring your son to me. When he came near the demon slammed him down and through him in to a convulsion. Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy and gave him back to his father.
I asked your disciples to cast it out and they could not. Jesus answered: O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and put up with you? Bring your son to me. When he came near the demon slammed him down and through him in to a convulsion. Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy and gave him back to his father.
When they approached the people, a man fell to his knees before him, saying: Lord, have mercy on my son. He has mental problems and is in great pain. He frequently falls into the fire and into the water. I took him to your disciples, and they were not able to make him well. read more.
Jesus answered: You unbelieving and perverted generation, how long will I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring him to me. Jesus ordered the unclean spirit to leave the boy. It left him and the boy was made well immediately. Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said: Why were we not able to send it out? He told them: It was because of your lack of faith: Truly I say to you, if you have faith as small as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, move and it will move. Nothing will be impossible to you. (omitted, text not found in early manuscripts)
Jesus answered: You unbelieving and perverted generation, how long will I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring him to me. Jesus ordered the unclean spirit to leave the boy. It left him and the boy was made well immediately. Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said: Why were we not able to send it out? He told them: It was because of your lack of faith: Truly I say to you, if you have faith as small as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, move and it will move. Nothing will be impossible to you. (omitted, text not found in early manuscripts)
When they came to the disciples they saw a great crowd with them and scribes questioning them. Suddenly the crowd saw him and ran to him to greet him. He asked them: What are you talking about? read more.
One of the people answered him: Teacher I brought my son who is unable to talk because of a spirit. The spirit seizes him and slams him down. He foams at the mouth and grinds his teeth. I asked your disciples to cast it out but they could not do it. Jesus then said: O faithless generation. How long will I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring him to me. They brought the boy to him. Suddenly the spirit threw him into convulsions. He fell on the ground rolled around and foamed at the mouth. Jesus asked his father: How long has this been going on? He said: Since he was a child. Often it casts him into the fire and into the water to destroy him. If you can do anything have compassion on us and help us. Jesus said to him: All things are possible to him who has faith. Both father and child immediately shouted: I have faith make my faith stronger. When Jesus saw the people he ordered the unclean spirit to come out of him. He commanded the spirit that caused the loss of voice and hearing to leave and never return to him. The spirit cried out and shook the child violently. It came out and the child became like a dead person. Most of them said: He is dead. Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up. When the child went into the house his disciples asked him privately: Why were we unable to send it out? He replied: Only prayer will make this sort come out.
One of the people answered him: Teacher I brought my son who is unable to talk because of a spirit. The spirit seizes him and slams him down. He foams at the mouth and grinds his teeth. I asked your disciples to cast it out but they could not do it. Jesus then said: O faithless generation. How long will I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring him to me. They brought the boy to him. Suddenly the spirit threw him into convulsions. He fell on the ground rolled around and foamed at the mouth. Jesus asked his father: How long has this been going on? He said: Since he was a child. Often it casts him into the fire and into the water to destroy him. If you can do anything have compassion on us and help us. Jesus said to him: All things are possible to him who has faith. Both father and child immediately shouted: I have faith make my faith stronger. When Jesus saw the people he ordered the unclean spirit to come out of him. He commanded the spirit that caused the loss of voice and hearing to leave and never return to him. The spirit cried out and shook the child violently. It came out and the child became like a dead person. Most of them said: He is dead. Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up. When the child went into the house his disciples asked him privately: Why were we unable to send it out? He replied: Only prayer will make this sort come out.
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » In the tempest at sea
When he entered a boat, his disciples followed him. Suddenly a storm blew in and the boat was covered with waves. Jesus was asleep. And they came to him, woke him, and cried: Save us, Lord, or we will perish. read more.
He said to them: Why are you afraid, you of little faith? Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea. Suddenly there was a great calm. The disciples were in awe. They asked: What kind of man is this, for even the winds and the sea obey him?
He said to them: Why are you afraid, you of little faith? Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea. Suddenly there was a great calm. The disciples were in awe. They asked: What kind of man is this, for even the winds and the sea obey him?
They took him with them on the boat and left the people. Other boats were with him also. A great windstorm came up and the waves came into the boat. He was in back of the boat sleeping on a cushion. They woke him. They said: Master is it nothing to you that we are in danger of destruction? read more.
He awoke from sleep and commanded the wind and sea. He commanded the sea to be at peace and rest. And he commanded the wind to go down and there was a great calm. He said: Why are you full of fear? Do you have no faith? Their fear was great. They said to themselves: Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey his orders?
He awoke from sleep and commanded the wind and sea. He commanded the sea to be at peace and rest. And he commanded the wind to go down and there was a great calm. He said: Why are you full of fear? Do you have no faith? Their fear was great. They said to themselves: Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey his orders?
He said to his disciples: Let us go to the other side of the lake. Then he and his disciples boarded a boat and did so. Jesus fell asleep as they sailed to the other side. A large windstorm came to the lake. The boat was filling with water, and they were in danger. They awoke him saying: Master, Master, we parish! He rebuked the wind and the raging of the water and there was calm. read more.
He asked them, Were is your faith? They were afraid and they marveled. They asked: Who then is this, that he commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him? They arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is near Galilee.
He asked them, Were is your faith? They were afraid and they marveled. They asked: Who then is this, that he commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him? They arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is near Galilee.
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » By the question of jesus, as to who he was
Who do you say that I am? Simon Peter answered: You are the Christ, the Son of the living God! Jesus answered him: Bless you, Simon son of John. This knowledge came from my Father in heaven and not from man. read more.
You are Peter (Greek: petros: piece of rock), and on this rock-mass (Greek: petra: mass of rock) (referring to Jesus) I will build my congregation. The entrance to the grave (Greek: Hades) will not have power to stop it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you declare to be improper and unlawful on earth must be what is improper and unlawful in heaven, and whatever you declare lawful on earth must be lawful in heaven. He gave orders to the disciples to tell no man he was the Christ.
You are Peter (Greek: petros: piece of rock), and on this rock-mass (Greek: petra: mass of rock) (referring to Jesus) I will build my congregation. The entrance to the grave (Greek: Hades) will not have power to stop it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you declare to be improper and unlawful on earth must be what is improper and unlawful in heaven, and whatever you declare lawful on earth must be lawful in heaven. He gave orders to the disciples to tell no man he was the Christ.
But who do you say I am? He asked. Peter answered him: The Christ of God. He commanded them to tell this to no man.
Faith » Exemplified » The disciples
We are sure you know all things and have no need that any man ask you questions. Because of this we believe you came from God.
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Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The disciples
Ananias went his way. He entered the house and put his hands on him and said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared to you along the road sent me, that you might receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
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Those circumcised believers who came with Peter were amazed that the gift of Holy Spirit was also poured out on the people of the nations.
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The Spirit said to Philip: Go near, and climb on this chariot.
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Therefore brothers select seven men who have a good reputation. Men who are full of spirit and wisdom that we may appoint to take care of this business.
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Being full of the Holy Spirit, he gazed intently into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.
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Judas » Treasure » The disciples
He did not say this because he cared for the poor. He was a thief. He had the moneybox and took away what was put in it.
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Some thought Judas was going to shop for food for the feast or give something to the poor. Judas was in charge of the moneybox.
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Love » Instances of love for jesus » The disciples
When he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were glad, when they saw the Lord.
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She told those who had been with him, for they mourned and wept.
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He asked: What are you talking about with each other as you walk? They stopped walking and were sad. The one named Cleopas answered him: Do you travel alone in Jerusalem and not know the things that have happened there these days? He asked: What things? They said to him: The things concerning Jesus the Nazarene. He was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people. read more.
The chief priests and our rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death. They impaled him! We hoped he would redeem Israel. Yes and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened. Some of the women of our company stunned us. They went to the tomb early. They did not find his body. They said that they had also seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. Others with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women said. He was not there! He said to them: You are foolish men. You are slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! Did the Christ need to suffer these things and enter into his glory? He explained to them all the Scriptures about the things concerning him. He spoke about Moses and all the prophets. They approached the village where they were going and he appeared to be going further. They persuaded him not to go saying, Abide with us. It is nearly evening and the day is almost gone. He stayed with them. When he had sat down with them to eat he took the bread and blessed; and breaking it he gave to them. Their eyes were opened and they knew him. Then he vanished out of their sight. They said to each other: Were our hearts not burning within us? When he spoke to us in the way and opened the scriptures to us? They rose up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem. They found the eleven gathered together with others. The Lord has risen indeed, they said, and he appeared to Simon. And they told the things that happened in the way, how they recognized him when he broke the bread. As they spoke these things he stood in their midst and said: May you have peace. But they were afraid and supposed that they saw a spirit. He said to them, Why are you troubled? And why do you question in your hearts? See my hands and my feet that it is I. Touch me and see. A spirit does not have flesh and bones like I have. When he said this he showed them his hands and his feet. While they still did not believe him but were filled with joy and wonder, he asked for something to eat.
The chief priests and our rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death. They impaled him! We hoped he would redeem Israel. Yes and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened. Some of the women of our company stunned us. They went to the tomb early. They did not find his body. They said that they had also seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. Others with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women said. He was not there! He said to them: You are foolish men. You are slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! Did the Christ need to suffer these things and enter into his glory? He explained to them all the Scriptures about the things concerning him. He spoke about Moses and all the prophets. They approached the village where they were going and he appeared to be going further. They persuaded him not to go saying, Abide with us. It is nearly evening and the day is almost gone. He stayed with them. When he had sat down with them to eat he took the bread and blessed; and breaking it he gave to them. Their eyes were opened and they knew him. Then he vanished out of their sight. They said to each other: Were our hearts not burning within us? When he spoke to us in the way and opened the scriptures to us? They rose up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem. They found the eleven gathered together with others. The Lord has risen indeed, they said, and he appeared to Simon. And they told the things that happened in the way, how they recognized him when he broke the bread. As they spoke these things he stood in their midst and said: May you have peace. But they were afraid and supposed that they saw a spirit. He said to them, Why are you troubled? And why do you question in your hearts? See my hands and my feet that it is I. Touch me and see. A spirit does not have flesh and bones like I have. When he said this he showed them his hands and his feet. While they still did not believe him but were filled with joy and wonder, he asked for something to eat.
Obedience » Instances of » The disciples
I taught your name to the men whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours and you gave them to me. They have lived by your word.
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social and family Prayer » Exemplified » The disciples
When they entered the city they went to the upper chamber where they were staying. Included were Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealous one, and Judas the son of James. They all continued united in earnest prayer. The women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers were also there.
Unselfishness » Instances of » The disciples
There was no needy person among them for as many as possessed land or houses sold them, and brought the money from the things that were sold. They gave it to the apostles. Distribution was made to every man according as he had need.
Worldly » Ambition » The disciples
Contention grew between them concerning which of them was the greatest.
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