Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Bishop » An overseer, a supervisor
Be taking heed unto yourselves, and unto all the little flock in which the Holy Spirit hath set, you, as overseers, - to be shepherding the assembly of God which he hath acquired through means of the blood of his own.
Verse Concepts
AtonementAttending ChurchCommitment, to God's peopleelders, in the churchBlood, of Jesus ChristChurch Authority, Of EldarsAtonement, Redemption ByBishops, DutiesAtonement, in NTBuying and sellingSolemn ChargesLeaders, SpiritualMarketsMinistry, In The ChurchOverseersGod Keeping WatchPurchasingRansom
Redemption, In NtResponsibility, For God's WorldSecuritySelf DefenceShepherds, As Church LeaderSin, Avoidance OfValuesWatchfulness, Of LeadersPastorsChrist And His SheepNames And Titles For The ChurchChurch, Titles OfCorrecting A BrotherFeeding The FlockThe Church UniversalBloodThe churchTaking Care Of Your Body
Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, - unto all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with overseers and ministers: -
It is needful, then, for, the overseer, to be irreproachable, a husband, of one wife, sober, of sound mind, orderly, hospitable, apt in teaching, Not given to wine, not ready to wound, but considerate, averse to contention, not fond of money, Over his own house, presiding, well, having, children, in submission, with all dignity; read more.
Whereas, if anyone, over his own house, cannot, preside, how, of an assembly of God, shall he take care? Not a new convert, lest, being beclouded, into the sentence of the adversary, he fall; It is needful, moreover, to have, an honourable testimony also, from them who are without, lest, into reproach, he fall, and the snare of the adversary.
Whereas, if anyone, over his own house, cannot, preside, how, of an assembly of God, shall he take care? Not a new convert, lest, being beclouded, into the sentence of the adversary, he fall; It is needful, moreover, to have, an honourable testimony also, from them who are without, lest, into reproach, he fall, and the snare of the adversary.
For this cause left I thee in Crete, that, the things remaining undone, thou mightest completely set in order, and mightest establish, in every city, elders, as, I, with thee arranged: - If anyone is unaccusable, a husband of, one wife, having children that believe, who are not charged with riotous excess, nor insubordinate; For it is needful that the overseer be - unaccusable, as God's steward, not self-willed, not soon angry, not given to wine, not ready to wound, not seeking gain by base means, read more.
But hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, kind, possessing self-control, Holding fast, in the matter of his teaching, the faithful word, that he may be able both to encourage with his healthful instruction, and, the gainsayers, to refute. For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision, - Whose mouths must needs be stopped, men who are upsetting whole houses, teaching the things which ought not to be taught - for the sake of base gain.
But hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, kind, possessing self-control, Holding fast, in the matter of his teaching, the faithful word, that he may be able both to encourage with his healthful instruction, and, the gainsayers, to refute. For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision, - Whose mouths must needs be stopped, men who are upsetting whole houses, teaching the things which ought not to be taught - for the sake of base gain.
Character » Of the wicked » Unruly
For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision, -
Character of the wicked » Unruly
For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision, -
Circumcision » Figurative » A designation of the jews
And the faithful, of the circumcision, who had come with Peter, were amazed, - in that, upon the nations also, the free-gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out;
And when they perceived the favour which had been given unto me, James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave, the right hand of fellowship, unto me and Barnabas, in order that, we, should go unto the nations, and, they, unto the circumcision: -
For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision, -
Wherefore, keep in remembrance - that, at one time, ye, the nations in flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by the so-called Circumcision in flesh, made by hand,
And, when Peter came up unto Jerusalem, they of the circumcision began to find fault with him,
And Jesus, he that is called Justus, - they being of the circumcision; these only, are my fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God, men who have been, unto me, a comfort.
Circumcision » Necessity of, asserted by false teachers
Inasmuch as we had heard that, certain from among us, had troubled you with words, dismantling your souls, - unto whom we had given no instructions,
For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision, -
As many as are wishing to make a good show in flesh, the same, are compelling you to get circumcised, - only that, for the cross of Christ Jesus, they may not be suffering persecution!
Conscience » Whose conscience is defiled
For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision, - Whose mouths must needs be stopped, men who are upsetting whole houses, teaching the things which ought not to be taught - for the sake of base gain. Said one from among them, a prophet, of their own! - Cretans! always false, mischievous wild-beasts, idle gluttons: read more.
This witness, is true, - for which cause, be reproving them sharply, that they may be healthy in their faith, Not giving heed to Judaical stories and commandments of men who are turning away from the truth: All things, are pure, unto the pure, but, unto the polluted and faithless, nothing, is pure, but polluted are both their mind and conscience;
This witness, is true, - for which cause, be reproving them sharply, that they may be healthy in their faith, Not giving heed to Judaical stories and commandments of men who are turning away from the truth: All things, are pure, unto the pure, but, unto the polluted and faithless, nothing, is pure, but polluted are both their mind and conscience;
Deceivers » The work of
For, such as these, are false apostles, deceitful workers, transfiguring themselves into apostles of Christ.
That we may, no longer, be infants - billow-tossed and shifted round with every wind of teaching, - in the craft of men, in knavery suited to the artifice of error;
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CraftinessAdulthoodFalse TeachingsFalse Teachers, Characteristics OfFalse Doctrines, Christian Attitude OfEdification, Goal Ofdoubt, results ofDoubt, Dealing WithFalse Doctrine, Dangers OfChildishnessChildhoodCharmChaosBabies, Figurative UseHeresiesInstabilityMaturity, SpiritualDeception Through False TeachersSeafaringShrewdnessStabilityTrap
For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision, -
For, they who are such, unto our Lord Christ are not doing service, but unto their own belly, - and, through their smooth and flattering speech, deceive the hearts of the innocent.
Whereas, wicked men and howling impostors, will force their way to the worse, deceiving and being deceived.
Denial » Who denies the lord
But there arose false-prophets also among the people, as, among you also, there shall be, false-teachers, - men who will stealthily bring in destructive parties, even the Master that bought them, denying, bringing upon themselves speedy destruction;
For there have crept in unobserved certain men, who, from of old, have been publicly notified for this sentence, ungodly, men, the favour of our God, turning into wantonness, and, our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ, denying.
For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision, - Whose mouths must needs be stopped, men who are upsetting whole houses, teaching the things which ought not to be taught - for the sake of base gain. Said one from among them, a prophet, of their own! - Cretans! always false, mischievous wild-beasts, idle gluttons: read more.
This witness, is true, - for which cause, be reproving them sharply, that they may be healthy in their faith, Not giving heed to Judaical stories and commandments of men who are turning away from the truth: All things, are pure, unto the pure, but, unto the polluted and faithless, nothing, is pure, but polluted are both their mind and conscience; God, they confess that they know, but, by their works, they deny him, being, abominable, and obdurate, and, as to any good work, found, worthless.
This witness, is true, - for which cause, be reproving them sharply, that they may be healthy in their faith, Not giving heed to Judaical stories and commandments of men who are turning away from the truth: All things, are pure, unto the pure, but, unto the polluted and faithless, nothing, is pure, but polluted are both their mind and conscience; God, they confess that they know, but, by their works, they deny him, being, abominable, and obdurate, and, as to any good work, found, worthless.
Disobedience » Who is disobedient to God
When anyone heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, the wicked one cometh, and catcheth up that which hath been sown in his heart, - this, is he, by the pathway, sown. And, he on the rocky places sown, the same, is he that, heareth the word, and, straightway, with joy, receiveth it; yet hath he no root in himself, but is, only for a season, - and, there arising, tribulation or persecution because of the word, straightway, he findeth cause of stumbling. read more.
And, he among the thorns sown, the same, is he that, heareth the word, - and, the anxiety of the age and the deceit of riches, choke up the word, and, unfruitful, it becometh.
And, he among the thorns sown, the same, is he that, heareth the word, - and, the anxiety of the age and the deceit of riches, choke up the word, and, unfruitful, it becometh.
And these are they beside the pathway where the word is sown, - and, as soon as they hear, straightway, cometh Satan, and snatcheth away the word which hath been sown into them; And these are likewise they upon the rocky places sown, - who, as soon as they hear the word, straightway, with joy receive it, and have no root in themselves, but, only for a season are, - afterwards, when there ariseth tribulation or persecution by reason of the word, straightway, they find cause of stumbling; read more.
And others are they who among thorns are sown, - these are they who hear the word, and, the anxieties of the age, and the deceit of wealth, and the covetings about the remaining things, entering in, choke up the word, and, unfruitful, it becometh;
And others are they who among thorns are sown, - these are they who hear the word, and, the anxieties of the age, and the deceit of wealth, and the covetings about the remaining things, entering in, choke up the word, and, unfruitful, it becometh;
Wherefore My Lord hath said, - Because this people, hath drawn near with their mouth, And with their lips, have honoured me, But their heart, have they moved far from me, And so their reverence of me hath become A commandment of men in which they have been schooled,
For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision, - Whose mouths must needs be stopped, men who are upsetting whole houses, teaching the things which ought not to be taught - for the sake of base gain. Said one from among them, a prophet, of their own! - Cretans! always false, mischievous wild-beasts, idle gluttons: read more.
This witness, is true, - for which cause, be reproving them sharply, that they may be healthy in their faith, Not giving heed to Judaical stories and commandments of men who are turning away from the truth: All things, are pure, unto the pure, but, unto the polluted and faithless, nothing, is pure, but polluted are both their mind and conscience; God, they confess that they know, but, by their works, they deny him, being, abominable, and obdurate, and, as to any good work, found, worthless.
This witness, is true, - for which cause, be reproving them sharply, that they may be healthy in their faith, Not giving heed to Judaical stories and commandments of men who are turning away from the truth: All things, are pure, unto the pure, but, unto the polluted and faithless, nothing, is pure, but polluted are both their mind and conscience; God, they confess that they know, but, by their works, they deny him, being, abominable, and obdurate, and, as to any good work, found, worthless.
Thou therefore Son of man, the sons of thy people who are talking against thee Near the walls and in the entrances of the houses, are speaking one with another, every man with his brother saying. Come in we pray you and heat, what is the word that is coming forth from Yahweh; That they may come unto thee as people do come And may sit before thee as my people, And they will hear thy words, But the, words themselves, they not do, - though fond with their mouths, they seem to be, After their unjust gain, their heart is going. And lo! thou art to them - As a bewitching song, Of one with a beautiful voice. And skilfully touching the strings, - So will they hear thy words, And yet be going to do none of them.
But, he, said unto them - Well, prophesied Isaiah concerning you, ye hypocrites, as it is written - This people, with the lips do honour me, while, their heart, far off, holdeth from me, - But, in vain, do they pay devotions unto me, teaching for teachings, the commandments of men; Having, dismissed, the commandment, of God, ye, hold fast, the tradition, of men. read more.
And he was saying to them - Well, do ye set aside the commandment of God, that, your own tradition, ye may observe;
And he was saying to them - Well, do ye set aside the commandment of God, that, your own tradition, ye may observe;
And, those beside the pathway, are they who have heard; afterwards, cometh the adversary, and catcheth away the word from their heart, lest, believing, they should, be saved. And, those upon the rock, are they who, as soon as they hear, with joy, welcome the word; and, these, not having, root, are they who, for a season, believe, - and, in a season of testing, draw back. And, that which in among the thorns fell, these, are they who have heard; and, by anxieties and wealth and pleasures of life being borne along, are choked up, and bear not to perfection.
Jesus answered, and said unto him - If any man be loving me, my word, he will keep, and, my Father, will love him, - and, unto him, will we come, and, an abode with him, will we make. He that loveth me not, doth not keep, my word; - and, the word which ye hear, is not mine, but, the Father's who sent me.
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Vain talk condemned
For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision, -
For a dream cometh through the multitude of business, - and, the voice of a dullard, is with a multitude of words.
In the multitude of words, there wanteth not transgression, but, he that restraineth his lips, sheweth prudence.
Should, the multitude of words, not be answered? Or should, a man full of talk, be justified?
By all labour, there will be abundance, but, the talk of the lips, tendeth only to want.
All his anger, doth a dullard let go, but, a wise man, by keeping it back, stilleth it.
The beginning of the words of his mouth, is folly, - but, the latter end of his speech, is mischievous madness.
Therefore, prophesy, and thou shalt say, Thus saith My Lord Yahweh-Because even because they have desolated and panted for you on every side That ye should become a possession to the rest of the nations, And ye have come up into the talk of the tongue and the slander of the people
Fables » Not giving heed to fables
Even as I exhorted thee to remain in Ephesus, when I was journeying into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some - Not to be teaching otherwise, nor yet to be giving heed to stories and endless genealogies, - the which, bring, arguings, rather than that stewardship of God which is with faith; -
For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision, - Whose mouths must needs be stopped, men who are upsetting whole houses, teaching the things which ought not to be taught - for the sake of base gain. Said one from among them, a prophet, of their own! - Cretans! always false, mischievous wild-beasts, idle gluttons: read more.
This witness, is true, - for which cause, be reproving them sharply, that they may be healthy in their faith, Not giving heed to Judaical stories and commandments of men who are turning away from the truth:
This witness, is true, - for which cause, be reproving them sharply, that they may be healthy in their faith, Not giving heed to Judaical stories and commandments of men who are turning away from the truth:
Hearing » What not to hear
Even as I exhorted thee to remain in Ephesus, when I was journeying into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some - Not to be teaching otherwise, nor yet to be giving heed to stories and endless genealogies, - the which, bring, arguings, rather than that stewardship of God which is with faith; -
For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision, - Whose mouths must needs be stopped, men who are upsetting whole houses, teaching the things which ought not to be taught - for the sake of base gain. Said one from among them, a prophet, of their own! - Cretans! always false, mischievous wild-beasts, idle gluttons: read more.
This witness, is true, - for which cause, be reproving them sharply, that they may be healthy in their faith, Not giving heed to Judaical stories and commandments of men who are turning away from the truth:
This witness, is true, - for which cause, be reproving them sharply, that they may be healthy in their faith, Not giving heed to Judaical stories and commandments of men who are turning away from the truth:
Ministers » When unfaithful » Described
His watchmen, are blind None of them, know, All of them, are dumb dogs, they cannot bark, - Dreaming, sleeping, loving to slumber. And, the dogs, are greedy they know not to be satisfied. Yea, they, are shepherds who know not to discern, - All of them unto their own way, have turned, Every man to his unjust gain, on every hand: Come ye! I will fetch wine Let us fill ourselves with strong drink, - And like this day, shall, to-morrow be - Great beyond measure!
For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision, - Whose mouths must needs be stopped, men who are upsetting whole houses, teaching the things which ought not to be taught - for the sake of base gain.
Rebuke » Rebuking others
Proclaim the word, take thy position - in season, out of season, - convince, rebuke, encourage, - with all long-suffering and teaching. For there will be a season - when, the healthful teaching, they will not endure, but, according to their own covetings, will, unto themselves, heap up teachers, because they have an itching ear,
For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision, - Whose mouths must needs be stopped, men who are upsetting whole houses, teaching the things which ought not to be taught - for the sake of base gain. Said one from among them, a prophet, of their own! - Cretans! always false, mischievous wild-beasts, idle gluttons: read more.
This witness, is true, - for which cause, be reproving them sharply, that they may be healthy in their faith,
This witness, is true, - for which cause, be reproving them sharply, that they may be healthy in their faith,
Reproof » Of those who offend, a warning to others
For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision, -
And, Peter, said unto her - Why was it agreed by you to put to the proof the Spirit of the Lord? Lo! the feet of them that have buried thy husband, are at the door, and they shall bear thee forth.
But, them who are sinning, before all, do thou reprove, that, the rest also, may have, fear: -
This witness, is true, - for which cause, be reproving them sharply, that they may be healthy in their faith,
Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thy heart, - Thou shalt, faithfully reprove, thy neighbour, and not countenance him in sin:
But Peter said - Ananias! wherefore did Satan fill thy heart, that thou shouldst deal falsely with the Holy Spirit, and keep back part of the price of the field? While it remained, was it not, as thine own, it remained? and, when sold, was it not, in thine own authority, that it still continued? Why was it that thou didst contrive in thy heart this deed? Thou hast not dealt falsely with men but, with God.
Speaking, evil » Vain talk condemned
For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision, -
For a dream cometh through the multitude of business, - and, the voice of a dullard, is with a multitude of words.
In the multitude of words, there wanteth not transgression, but, he that restraineth his lips, sheweth prudence.
Should, the multitude of words, not be answered? Or should, a man full of talk, be justified?
By all labour, there will be abundance, but, the talk of the lips, tendeth only to want.
All his anger, doth a dullard let go, but, a wise man, by keeping it back, stilleth it.
The beginning of the words of his mouth, is folly, - but, the latter end of his speech, is mischievous madness.
Therefore, prophesy, and thou shalt say, Thus saith My Lord Yahweh-Because even because they have desolated and panted for you on every side That ye should become a possession to the rest of the nations, And ye have come up into the talk of the tongue and the slander of the people
Vain talk » Vain talk condemned
For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision, -
For a dream cometh through the multitude of business, - and, the voice of a dullard, is with a multitude of words.
In the multitude of words, there wanteth not transgression, but, he that restraineth his lips, sheweth prudence.
Should, the multitude of words, not be answered? Or should, a man full of talk, be justified?
By all labour, there will be abundance, but, the talk of the lips, tendeth only to want.
All his anger, doth a dullard let go, but, a wise man, by keeping it back, stilleth it.
The beginning of the words of his mouth, is folly, - but, the latter end of his speech, is mischievous madness.
Therefore, prophesy, and thou shalt say, Thus saith My Lord Yahweh-Because even because they have desolated and panted for you on every side That ye should become a possession to the rest of the nations, And ye have come up into the talk of the tongue and the slander of the people
teaching » Those that teach doctrines contrary to Christ’s
If anyone doth otherwise teach, and doth not adhere to healthful discourses - those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the teaching that is, according to godliness, He is beclouded, knowing, nothing, rightly, but is diseased about questionings, and word-battles - out of which spring envy, strife, defamations, wicked surmising, incessant quarrellings of men wholly corrupt in their mind and bereft of the truth, - supposing godliness to be, a means of gain!
For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision, - Whose mouths must needs be stopped, men who are upsetting whole houses, teaching the things which ought not to be taught - for the sake of base gain. Said one from among them, a prophet, of their own! - Cretans! always false, mischievous wild-beasts, idle gluttons: read more.
This witness, is true, - for which cause, be reproving them sharply, that they may be healthy in their faith, Not giving heed to Judaical stories and commandments of men who are turning away from the truth: All things, are pure, unto the pure, but, unto the polluted and faithless, nothing, is pure, but polluted are both their mind and conscience; God, they confess that they know, but, by their works, they deny him, being, abominable, and obdurate, and, as to any good work, found, worthless.
This witness, is true, - for which cause, be reproving them sharply, that they may be healthy in their faith, Not giving heed to Judaical stories and commandments of men who are turning away from the truth: All things, are pure, unto the pure, but, unto the polluted and faithless, nothing, is pure, but polluted are both their mind and conscience; God, they confess that they know, but, by their works, they deny him, being, abominable, and obdurate, and, as to any good work, found, worthless.
Even as I exhorted thee to remain in Ephesus, when I was journeying into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some - Not to be teaching otherwise, nor yet to be giving heed to stories and endless genealogies, - the which, bring, arguings, rather than that stewardship of God which is with faith; - Now, the end of the charge, is love - out of a pure heart, and a good conscience, and faith unfeigned, - read more.
Which some, missing, have turned them aside unto idle talk, Desiring to be law-teachers, - not understanding, either what they say or whereof they confidently affirm.
Which some, missing, have turned them aside unto idle talk, Desiring to be law-teachers, - not understanding, either what they say or whereof they confidently affirm.