Thematic Bible: Watchfulness
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The consummation of all things draws nigh. be temperate, be vigilant in prayer.
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be therefore upon your guard, be constant in prayer, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all those future ills, and be able to stand in the presence of the son of God.
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Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
Be temperate, be vigilant: for your adversary the Devil goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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wherefore let him that thinks he stands firm, take heed lest he fall.
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Be upon the watch, stand firm in the faith, behave your selves like men of fortitude:
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be then upon the watch, and remember, that for three years I have not ceased by night, or by day to warn every soul of you, even with tears.
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Persevere and be vigilant in prayer and in thanksgiving:
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watch and pray that ye may not sink under the trial: the mind indeed is vigorous, but the flesh is weak.
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be watchful, and fortify the rest that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
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Watchfulness » Danger of remissness in
and the foolish said to the wise, give us of your oil, for our lamps are going out.
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but if he be dishonest, and says to himself, my Lord delays coming, and shall pretend to assault his fellow-servants, and spend his time with sots: the master of that servant will come in a day when he least expects it, and at an hour he is not aware of; read more.
and shall turn him out of the family, and give him the reward due to such behaviour: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
and shall turn him out of the family, and give him the reward due to such behaviour: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Lord, Lord, pray let us in. but he answered, I assure you, I know you not.
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while the bridegroom tarried, they were drowsy and slept.
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Watchfulness » Motives to » Uncertain time of the coming of Christ
watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour.
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watch therefore, for ye know not at what hour your Lord shall come.
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watch ye therefore (for you don't know when the master of the house will return; whether at evening, or at midnight, or at the cock-crowing, or in the morning) for fear by his sudden return he should surprize you sleeping.
Watchfulness » God especially requires in ministers
when a man travels into foreign parts, he leaves his goods in charge to his servants, he appoints to every one his task, and orders the porter to be vigilant,
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Watchfulness » Should be » With sobriety
The consummation of all things draws nigh. be temperate, be vigilant in prayer.
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therefore let us not sleep away our time like others, but be vigilant and temperate.
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Watchfulness » Exhortations to
The consummation of all things draws nigh. be temperate, be vigilant in prayer.
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therefore let us not sleep away our time like others, but be vigilant and temperate.
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Watchfulness » Christ, an example of
then returning to the disciples, and finding them asleep, he said to Peter, what, could ye not watch by me one hour?
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and he said to them, "my soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death:" stay here and watch by me.
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Watchfulness » Blessedness of
"I shall come with surprize, happy he that is upon the watch, and keepeth his garments pure, that his vices may not put him to shame."
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happy those servants, whom the master at his arrival shall find thus watching: I assure you, he shall gird himself, and make them sit at table, and will come to serve them.
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Watchfulness » Should be » With prayer
Pour out your souls unto God upon all occasions, watching in prayer with all perseverance and supplication for all christians:
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be therefore upon your guard, be constant in prayer, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all those future ills, and be able to stand in the presence of the son of God.
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Watchfulness » Commanded
be watchful, and fortify the rest that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
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what I say to you, I say to all, be vigilant.
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » The uncertainty of the time of
watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour.
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be circumspect, be vigilant, and devout: because you are uncertain when that time will be.
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Watchfulness » Ministers exhorted to
be you then entirely upon the watch: be insensible to toil: perform the work of an evangelist, and discharge your ministerial function.
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be then upon the watch, and remember, that for three years I have not ceased by night, or by day to warn every soul of you, even with tears.
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Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » The children of light will no sleep
you inherit the advantages of meridian light: we are not involv'd in the obscurity of night. therefore let us not sleep away our time like others, but be vigilant and temperate.
Watchfulness » Exemplified » Paul
expos'd to toil, to fatigue, to frequent watchings, to hunger and thirst, to frequent fastings, to cold and penury.
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Watchfulness » Should be » With steadfastness in the faith
Be upon the watch, stand firm in the faith, behave your selves like men of fortitude:
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Watchfulness » The wicked averse to
they that are sober take their rest in the night, whilst they that are sots, are drunk in the night:
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Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » His appearance will be unexpected
"I shall come with surprize, happy he that is upon the watch, and keepeth his garments pure, that his vices may not put him to shame."
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Watchfulness » Faithful ministers approved by
If then there be a servant, appointed by his master to take care of his family, who faithfully and prudently distributes their allowance according to the establishment: happy is the servant, who shall be found so employed, at his master's return.
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » The imminence of the advent
behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which you have, let no man take your crown.
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Watchfulness » Should be » With thanksgiving
Persevere and be vigilant in prayer and in thanksgiving:
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Watchfulness » Motives to » Liability to temptation
watch and pray that ye may not sink under the trial: the mind indeed is vigorous, but the flesh is weak.
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Watchfulness » Should be » At all times
Watchfulness » Should be » In all things
be you then entirely upon the watch: be insensible to toil: perform the work of an evangelist, and discharge your ministerial function.
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Watchfulness » Faithful ministers exercise
Confide in your guides, and be respectful: that they who are vigilant, as being accountable for your souls, may discharge themselves with cheerfulness, and not with anxiety, which would be to your prejudice.
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Watchfulness » Illustrated
Let your loins be girt, and your lamps burning: imitate those servants who stand waiting for their master's return from the wedding, to let him in as soon as he comes to the door.
Watchfulness » Motives to » Expected direction from God
Watchfulness » Unfaithful ministers devoid of
Watchfulness » Exemplified » David
Watchfulness » Motives to » Incessant assaults of the devil
Be temperate, be vigilant: for your adversary the Devil goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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Watchfulness » Saints pray to be kept in a state of
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Reward promised the vigilant
happy those servants, whom the master at his arrival shall find thus watching: I assure you, he shall gird himself, and make them sit at table, and will come to serve them.
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Watchfulness » Should be » With heedfulness
be circumspect, be vigilant, and devout: because you are uncertain when that time will be.
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Watchfulness » Exemplified » Anna
being then a widow of about fourscore and four years old: she was assiduously in the temple, night and day religiously employ'd in fastings and prayers:
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