Thematic Bible: Their people are bound, to


Thematic Bible




Pray for us [continually]. We are convinced that we [i.e., the writer of Hebrews] have a clear conscience [i.e., regarding our relationship to you] and we want to behave properly in every way. Verse ConceptsConsciences, Before OthersdesiresMinistry, In The ChurchSelf RespectPray For UsconscienceClear Consciences

And [also pray] for me to be given boldness of speech in opening my mouth to make known the secret plan of the Gospel, Verse ConceptsMinistry, In The ChurchMysteryGod Revealing Mysteriesholy BoldnessBoldnessfearlesssupplicationpetition

Now I urge you, brothers, through our Lord Jesus Christ [See 12:1], and through the Holy Spirit's love [in us], that you people join me in fervently praying to God for me Verse Conceptsencouragement, examples ofeagernessLove, Nature OfMinistry, In The ChurchParticipation, In ChristPrayer, In The ChurchSpiritual StrivingAgape LovePray For UsPraying TogetherstrugglePraying For OthersStrugglesBrothers LoveSibling Lovestriving

So, you should welcome him in [the fellowship of] the Lord with great joy, and regard such people with honor, Verse ConceptsHonorMinistry, In The ChurchReputationWelcoming BelieversRejoicing In ReliefRespect For Peoplewelcome





What soldier ever served [in the army] and paid his own expenses? Who [ever] planted a grape orchard and did not get to eat some of the grapes it produced? Or, who [ever] tended a flock of goats and did not get to drink some of the milk? Do I say these things from a purely human standpoint, or does not the law of Moses also teach the same thing? For it is written in the law of Moses [Deut. 25:4], "You should not put a muzzle on an ox while it tramples over the grain." Is it the oxen that God is concerned about? read more.
Or, is He not really saying this for our sakes? Yes, it was written for us because the farmer ought to plow in hope [of planting a crop], and the harvester ought to thresh grain in hope of reaping a crop. If we have planted spiritual seeds [i.e., the Gospel message] among you, is it too much to expect to reap a material harvest from you?

But just as you excel in everything [else]; in your faith, in your speaking; in your knowledge [Note: Possibly these refer to spiritual gifts. See I Cor. 12:8-10], in your eagerness [to serve], and in your love for us, now you people should also excel in this favorable work [i.e., of giving financial help to needy people]. Verse ConceptsFaith, Growth IneagernessAbounding, Good ThingsGenerosity, Used TowardsKnowingLove Exists Between PeopleGraceGivingReciprocitySpeechgraciousness

But now Timothy has returned to us from you and brought us good news about your faith and love, and [reported] that you have good memories of us. [He told us that you are] longing to see us, just as we also long to see you. Verse ConceptsFaith, Nature OfLove to Others, Examples OfAgape LoveRemembering PeopleGood NewsLove Exists Between PeopleRight DesiresThose Who Had Faithreassurance

as you have understood us partially [or "only a part of you have understood us"], that we are [the occasion of] your boasting, even as you are [the occasion of] our boasting. Verse ConceptsLast DaysLordship, Human And DivineBrotherly LoveThe Fact Of That DayPaul's Boasting

And I wrote you this very thing so that when I did come I might not be grieved by those who should make me happy. I had confidence in all of you, that whatever makes me happy [also] makes you happy. Verse ConceptsJoy, Of The ChurchOptimism




Now I urge you, brothers, that you should also submit to [the leadership of] such people and to everyone [else] who works and labors [with them].

And when you could have been tempted to look down on me [because of the nature of my affliction], instead you welcomed me as [if I were] an angel, or even Christ Jesus Himself! Verse ConceptsLove, For One AnotherMinistry, In The ChurchReceptivenessAcceptance, Of One AnotherCaringThe Angel Of GodWelcoming ChristWelcoming BelieversLike AngelsIllnessRejectiontrails

So, a person should look at us as servants of Christ and property managers entrusted with the secret truths of God. Verse ConceptsApostles, Function In Early ChurchBeing A ServantSecrecyMinisters, Description OfResponsibilityVolunteeringMoney Managementsecrets

Yes, and I am asking you also, [my] faithful partner [Note: This person is unknown, but may have been one of Paul's preacher companions], help those women, for they have worked hard with me in [spreading] the Gospel, along with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow-workers, whose names are in the book of life. [See Rev. 3:5; Heb. 12:23]. Verse ConceptsFellowship, In Christian ServiceAliancesBook of lifeHelpfulnessLoyaltyYokesWhat Heaven Will Be LikePeople HelpingUnconditional LoveHelping Those In Needpartnership

Greetings to Urbanus, our fellow-worker in [the service of] Christ, and my dear friend Stachys. Verse ConceptsFellowship, In Christian ServiceFellow WorkersWorkers

The person who listens to you, [actually] listens to me. And the person who rejects you, [actually] rejects me. And the person who rejects me, [actually] rejects Him who sent me [i.e., God]." Verse ConceptsGod, Suffering OfGod, Unity OfLast JudgmentListeningEquality With GodRejecting PeopleAcceptance, Of Jesus ChristThe One Who Sent ChristRejection



Therefore, observe and practice everything they urge upon you, but do not follow their example [of living] because they say [the right things] but do not do them. Verse ConceptsInconsistencyHypocrites, Description OfNot Imitating EvilWhat Do They Do?Mere TalkKeeping Man's WordObeying Peoplepracticefollowingpharisees