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Thematic Bible
duties of Citizens » General references to
And whosoever will not do the law of thy God and the law of the king, let judgment be executed diligently upon him, whether unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment.
My son, fear Jehovah and the king: meddle not with them that are given to change.
But that we may not be an offence to them, go to the sea and cast a hook, and take the first fish that comes up, and when thou hast opened its mouth thou wilt find a stater; take that and give it to them for me and thee.
They say to him, Caesar's. Then he says to them, Pay then what is Caesar's to Caesar, and what is God's to God.
Let every soul be subject to the authorities that are above him. For there is no authority except from God; and those that exist are set up by God.
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ethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential Control
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work,
Be in subjection therefore to every human institution for the Lord's sake; whether to the king as supreme, or to rulers as sent by him, for vengeance on evildoers, and praise to them that do well.
Civic duties » General references to
And whosoever will not do the law of thy God and the law of the king, let judgment be executed diligently upon him, whether unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment.
My son, fear Jehovah and the king: meddle not with them that are given to change.
But that we may not be an offence to them, go to the sea and cast a hook, and take the first fish that comes up, and when thou hast opened its mouth thou wilt find a stater; take that and give it to them for me and thee.
They say to him, Caesar's. Then he says to them, Pay then what is Caesar's to Caesar, and what is God's to God.
Let every soul be subject to the authorities that are above him. For there is no authority except from God; and those that exist are set up by God.
Verse Concepts
ethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential Control
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work,
Be in subjection therefore to every human institution for the Lord's sake; whether to the king as supreme, or to rulers as sent by him, for vengeance on evildoers, and praise to them that do well.
Duties » Of citizens » General references to
And whosoever will not do the law of thy God and the law of the king, let judgment be executed diligently upon him, whether unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment.
My son, fear Jehovah and the king: meddle not with them that are given to change.
But that we may not be an offence to them, go to the sea and cast a hook, and take the first fish that comes up, and when thou hast opened its mouth thou wilt find a stater; take that and give it to them for me and thee.
They say to him, Caesar's. Then he says to them, Pay then what is Caesar's to Caesar, and what is God's to God.
Let every soul be subject to the authorities that are above him. For there is no authority except from God; and those that exist are set up by God.
Verse Concepts
ethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential Control
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work,
Be in subjection therefore to every human institution for the Lord's sake; whether to the king as supreme, or to rulers as sent by him, for vengeance on evildoers, and praise to them that do well.
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Warnings against
Let all bitterness, and heat of passion, and wrath, and clamour, and injurious language, be removed from you, with all malice;
For he that will love life and see good days, let him cause his tongue to cease from evil and his lips that they speak no guile.
Laying aside therefore all malice and all guile and hypocrisies and envyings and all evil speakings,
and the tongue is fire, the world of unrighteousness; the tongue is set in our members, the defiler of the whole body, and which sets fire to the course of nature, and is set on fire of hell.
Speak not against one another, brethren. He that speaks against his brother, or judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law. But if thou judgest the law, thou art not doer of the law, but judge.
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work, to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be mild, shewing all meekness towards all men.
Evil » Speaking » Warnings against
Let all bitterness, and heat of passion, and wrath, and clamour, and injurious language, be removed from you, with all malice;
For he that will love life and see good days, let him cause his tongue to cease from evil and his lips that they speak no guile.
Laying aside therefore all malice and all guile and hypocrisies and envyings and all evil speakings,
and the tongue is fire, the world of unrighteousness; the tongue is set in our members, the defiler of the whole body, and which sets fire to the course of nature, and is set on fire of hell.
Speak not against one another, brethren. He that speaks against his brother, or judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law. But if thou judgest the law, thou art not doer of the law, but judge.
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work, to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be mild, shewing all meekness towards all men.
Evil » Not speaking evil
Let all bitterness, and heat of passion, and wrath, and clamour, and injurious language, be removed from you, with all malice;
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work, to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be mild, shewing all meekness towards all men.
Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile;
Gentleness » Exhortations to
But the wisdom from above first is pure, then peaceful, gentle, yielding, full of mercy and good fruits, unquestioning, unfeigned.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, fidelity,
Verse Concepts
Bearing Bad FruitAttitudes, to other peopleJoy, Of The ChurchLove, Nature OfSelf ControlPatiencePeace, Believers Experience OfPeace, Divine In NtRest, SpiritualFaithful, Choose To RemainHoly Spirit, Activities OfLove, Of Fellow ManPeace Of MindHoly Spirit, Types OfIndwelling Of The Holy SpiritLoving OthersLove To OthersBrotherly LoveLove For GodAgape LoveGood People
You Will Rejoice In SalvationFruit Of CharacterGod's Healing LoveSufferingJoy As A Fruit Of The SpiritPatience As A Fruit Of The SpiritPeace As A Fruit Of The SpiritLove As A Fruit Of The SpiritFaithfulness As A Fruit Of The SpiritGoodness As A Fruit Of The SpiritKindness As A Fruit Of The SpiritJoy And HappinessPositive ThinkingGoodnessPatience In RelationshipsEthicsConfidence And Self EsteemempathyserenityjoyfulnessNot A God Of Confusion
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work, to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be mild, shewing all meekness towards all men.
And a bondman of the Lord ought not to contend, but be gentle towards all; apt to teach; forbearing; in meekness setting right those who oppose, if God perhaps may sometime give them repentance to acknowledgment of the truth, and that they may awake up out of the snare of the devil, who are taken by him, for his will.
Government » Duty of citizens to
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work,
Let every soul be subject to the authorities that are above him. For there is no authority except from God; and those that exist are set up by God. So that he that sets himself in opposition to the authority resists the ordinance of God; and they who thus resist shall bring sentence of guilt on themselves. For rulers are not a terror to a good work, but to an evil one. Dost thou desire then not to be afraid of the authority? practise what is good, and thou shalt have praise from it; read more.
for it is God's minister to thee for good. But if thou practisest evil, fear; for it bears not the sword in vain; for it is God's minister, an avenger for wrath to him that does evil. Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience. For on this account ye pay tribute also; for they are God's officers, attending continually on this very thing. Render to all their dues: to whom tribute is due, tribute; to whom custom, custom; to whom fear, fear; to whom honour, honour.
for it is God's minister to thee for good. But if thou practisest evil, fear; for it bears not the sword in vain; for it is God's minister, an avenger for wrath to him that does evil. Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience. For on this account ye pay tribute also; for they are God's officers, attending continually on this very thing. Render to all their dues: to whom tribute is due, tribute; to whom custom, custom; to whom fear, fear; to whom honour, honour.
tell us therefore what thou thinkest: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? But Jesus, knowing their wickedness, said, Why tempt ye me, hypocrites? Shew me the money of the tribute. And they presented to him a denarius. read more.
And he says to them, Whose is this image and superscription? They say to him, Caesar's. Then he says to them, Pay then what is Caesar's to Caesar, and what is God's to God.
And he says to them, Whose is this image and superscription? They say to him, Caesar's. Then he says to them, Pay then what is Caesar's to Caesar, and what is God's to God.
And he said to them, Pay therefore what is Caesar's to Caesar, and what is God's to God.
Be in subjection therefore to every human institution for the Lord's sake; whether to the king as supreme, or to rulers as sent by him, for vengeance on evildoers, and praise to them that do well. Because so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye put to silence the ignorance of senseless men; read more.
as free, and not as having liberty as a cloak of malice, but as God's bondmen. Shew honour to all, love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the king.
as free, and not as having liberty as a cloak of malice, but as God's bondmen. Shew honour to all, love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the king.
Loyalty » Encouraged
If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for quietness pacifieth great offences.
And whosoever will not do the law of thy God and the law of the king, let judgment be executed diligently upon him, whether unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment.
My son, fear Jehovah and the king: meddle not with them that are given to change.
Let every soul be subject to the authorities that are above him. For there is no authority except from God; and those that exist are set up by God.
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ethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential Control
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work,
Thou shalt not revile the judges, nor curse a prince amongst thy people.
that they may present sweet odours to the God of the heavens, and pray for the life of the king and of his sons.
And thou shalt put of thine honour upon him, that the whole assembly of the children of Israel may obey him.
Magistrate » Obedience to, encouraged
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work,
Meekness » Being meek
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work, to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be mild, shewing all meekness towards all men.
I, the prisoner in the Lord, exhort you therefore to walk worthy of the calling wherewith ye have been called, with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, bearing with one another in love;
Meekness » Ministers should » Urge, on their people
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work, to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be mild, shewing all meekness towards all men.
Nation » Duty to
And whosoever will not do the law of thy God and the law of the king, let judgment be executed diligently upon him, whether unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment.
My son, fear Jehovah and the king: meddle not with them that are given to change.
But that we may not be an offence to them, go to the sea and cast a hook, and take the first fish that comes up, and when thou hast opened its mouth thou wilt find a stater; take that and give it to them for me and thee.
They say to him, Caesar's. Then he says to them, Pay then what is Caesar's to Caesar, and what is God's to God.
Let every soul be subject to the authorities that are above him. For there is no authority except from God; and those that exist are set up by God.
Verse Concepts
ethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential Control
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work,
Be in subjection therefore to every human institution for the Lord's sake; whether to the king as supreme, or to rulers as sent by him, for vengeance on evildoers, and praise to them that do well.
Obedience » Who to obey
Obey your leaders, and be submissive; for they watch over your souls as those that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not groaning, for this would be unprofitable for you.
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anniversariesAttending ChurchCommitment, to God's peopleBeing A Leaderelders, in the churchBishops, Dutiesdefence, humanConfusionGuardsHeadshipHonouring RulersJoy, And Human ExperienceMinistry, In The ChurchObedience, To Human AuthoritiesMan Keeping WatchPrivilegesResistanceRespect, For Human Beings
bondmen to be subject to their own masters, to make themselves acceptable in everything; not gainsaying;
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is just.
Verse Concepts
Bad ParentsFathers, Responsibilities OfBeing A KidBeing In A RelationshipCareChildren, Attitude to ParentsLove, And The WorldResistanceRightsYouthChildren, attitudes towardsAuthority Within The Family, Kinds OfChildren, Duties OfObedient To ParentsRules About Young PeopleObeying PeopleObedienceDutyGood Children
Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.
Verse Concepts
My son, observe thy father's commandment, and forsake not the teaching of thy mother; bind them continually upon thy heart, tie them about thy neck:
Let every soul be subject to the authorities that are above him. For there is no authority except from God; and those that exist are set up by God.
Verse Concepts
ethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential Control
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work,
I say, Keep the king's commandment, and that on account of the oath of God. Be not hasty to go out of his sight; persist not in an evil thing: for he doeth whatever pleaseth him, because the word of a king is power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
Profit » What is profitable
for bodily exercise is profitable for a little, but piety is profitable for everything, having promise of life, of the present one, and of that to come.
In all labour there is profit; but the talk of the lips tendeth only to want.
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work, to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be mild, shewing all meekness towards all men. For we were once ourselves also without intelligence, disobedient, wandering in error, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. read more.
But when the kindness and love to man of our Saviour God appeared, not on the principle of works which have been done in righteousness which we had done, but according to his own mercy he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, which he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; that, having been justified by his grace, we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. The word is faithful, and I desire that thou insist strenuously on these things, that they who have believed God may take care to pay diligent attention to good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
But when the kindness and love to man of our Saviour God appeared, not on the principle of works which have been done in righteousness which we had done, but according to his own mercy he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, which he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; that, having been justified by his grace, we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. The word is faithful, and I desire that thou insist strenuously on these things, that they who have believed God may take care to pay diligent attention to good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
Readiness » For spiritual service
For I know your readiness, which I boast of as respects you to Macedonians, that Achaia is prepared since a year ago, and the zeal reported of you has stimulated the mass of the brethren.
If therefore one shall have purified himself from these, in separating himself from them, he shall be a vessel to honour, sanctified, serviceable to the Master, prepared for every good work.
and not only so, but is also chosen by the assemblies as our fellow-traveller with this grace, ministered by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and a witness of our readiness;
shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising oversight, not by necessity, but willingly; not for base gain, but readily;
Verse Concepts
God, As ShepherdCovetingChurch Authority, Of EldarsEnthusiasmeagernessdiligenceBishops, Dutiesdefence, humanGreed, Believers' Response ToGuardsHiringMinistry, In The ChurchMoney, Attitudes ToResponsibility, For God's WorldShepherds, As Church LeaderUnselfishnessWatchfulness, Of LeadersMaterialismMoneyPastors
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work,
but sanctify the Lord the Christ in your hearts, and be always prepared to give an answer to every one that asks you to give an account of the hope that is in you, but with meekness and fear;
Verse Concepts
Acknowledge, Faith In ChristAbsolute TruthAgnosticismCoolApologeticsDesires For HolinessFaith, As A Body Of BeliefsWhat Christian Should Do Alwaysevangelists, identity ofequipping, spiritualAskingHope, As ConfidenceHope, Results OfOpportunities, And SalvationReadinessReasonSensitivitySpeech, Power And Significance OfSpeech, Positive Aspects OfWatchfulness, Of BelieversWitnessing, Approaches To
Witnessing, Importance OfJesus Christ, LordMissionary WorkReasoningTestify On God's BehalfAccusations, Against Early ChristiansThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleAnswering PeopleReasons For Faith In ChristChrist Is LordReady To SpeakThe Hope Of The GospelHope For The RighteousRespectHope And FaithAnxiety And StressGentleness As A Fruit Of The SpiritHope Kjvanswersreverence
Service » Obedient power for » Preparation for
For I know your readiness, which I boast of as respects you to Macedonians, that Achaia is prepared since a year ago, and the zeal reported of you has stimulated the mass of the brethren.
If therefore one shall have purified himself from these, in separating himself from them, he shall be a vessel to honour, sanctified, serviceable to the Master, prepared for every good work.
and not only so, but is also chosen by the assemblies as our fellow-traveller with this grace, ministered by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and a witness of our readiness;
shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising oversight, not by necessity, but willingly; not for base gain, but readily;
Verse Concepts
God, As ShepherdCovetingChurch Authority, Of EldarsEnthusiasmeagernessdiligenceBishops, Dutiesdefence, humanGreed, Believers' Response ToGuardsHiringMinistry, In The ChurchMoney, Attitudes ToResponsibility, For God's WorldShepherds, As Church LeaderUnselfishnessWatchfulness, Of LeadersMaterialismMoneyPastors
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work,
but sanctify the Lord the Christ in your hearts, and be always prepared to give an answer to every one that asks you to give an account of the hope that is in you, but with meekness and fear;
Verse Concepts
Acknowledge, Faith In ChristAbsolute TruthAgnosticismCoolApologeticsDesires For HolinessFaith, As A Body Of BeliefsWhat Christian Should Do Alwaysevangelists, identity ofequipping, spiritualAskingHope, As ConfidenceHope, Results OfOpportunities, And SalvationReadinessReasonSensitivitySpeech, Power And Significance OfSpeech, Positive Aspects OfWatchfulness, Of BelieversWitnessing, Approaches To
Witnessing, Importance OfJesus Christ, LordMissionary WorkReasoningTestify On God's BehalfAccusations, Against Early ChristiansThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleAnswering PeopleReasons For Faith In ChristChrist Is LordReady To SpeakThe Hope Of The GospelHope For The RighteousRespectHope And FaithAnxiety And StressGentleness As A Fruit Of The SpiritHope Kjvanswersreverence
Slander » Saints » Should be warned against
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work, to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be mild, shewing all meekness towards all men.
Slander » Should be warned against
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work, to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be mild, shewing all meekness towards all men.
Speaking, evil » Warnings against
Let all bitterness, and heat of passion, and wrath, and clamour, and injurious language, be removed from you, with all malice;
For he that will love life and see good days, let him cause his tongue to cease from evil and his lips that they speak no guile.
Laying aside therefore all malice and all guile and hypocrisies and envyings and all evil speakings,
and the tongue is fire, the world of unrighteousness; the tongue is set in our members, the defiler of the whole body, and which sets fire to the course of nature, and is set on fire of hell.
Speak not against one another, brethren. He that speaks against his brother, or judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law. But if thou judgest the law, thou art not doer of the law, but judge.
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work, to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be mild, shewing all meekness towards all men.
The Nation » Ps 137; ro 13 miscellaneous topics relating to, government, kings, rulers, etc » Civic duties
And whosoever will not do the law of thy God and the law of the king, let judgment be executed diligently upon him, whether unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment.
My son, fear Jehovah and the king: meddle not with them that are given to change.
But that we may not be an offence to them, go to the sea and cast a hook, and take the first fish that comes up, and when thou hast opened its mouth thou wilt find a stater; take that and give it to them for me and thee.
They say to him, Caesar's. Then he says to them, Pay then what is Caesar's to Caesar, and what is God's to God.
Let every soul be subject to the authorities that are above him. For there is no authority except from God; and those that exist are set up by God.
Verse Concepts
ethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential Control
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work,
Be in subjection therefore to every human institution for the Lord's sake; whether to the king as supreme, or to rulers as sent by him, for vengeance on evildoers, and praise to them that do well.
Violence » Not performing violence
He says to him, Which? And Jesus said, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
Owe no one anything, unless to love one another: for he that loves another has fulfilled the law. For, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not lust; and if there be any other commandment, it is summed up in this word, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
For he who said, Thou shalt not commit adultery, said also, Thou shalt not kill. Now if thou dost not commit adultery, but killest, thou art become transgressor of the law.
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent not. If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk secretly for the innocent without cause; let us swallow them up alive as Sheol, and whole, as those that go down into the pit; read more.
we shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil: cast in thy lot among us; we will all have one purse: my son, walk not in the way with them, keep back thy foot from their path;
we shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil: cast in thy lot among us; we will all have one purse: my son, walk not in the way with them, keep back thy foot from their path;
And persons engaged in military service also asked him saying, And we, what should we do? And he said to them, Oppress no one, nor accuse falsely, and be satisfied with your pay.
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work, to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be mild, shewing all meekness towards all men.
Thou shalt not kill.
Thou shalt not kill.
Works » Good » Servants should exhort to
The word is faithful, and I desire that thou insist strenuously on these things, that they who have believed God may take care to pay diligent attention to good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work,
Enjoin on those rich in the present age not to be high-minded, nor to trust on the uncertainty of riches; but in the God who affords us all things richly for our enjoyment; to do good, to be rich in good works, to be liberal in distributing, disposed to communicate of their substance,
and let ours also learn to apply themselves to good works for necessary wants, that they may not be unfruitful.
Works, good » Saints » Should be ready to all
Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work,