Thematic Bible: Withheld from man withheld
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Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Secret things belong to God
But no one knows when that day or that hour will come; not even the angels in heaven or the Son of God know, but only the Father does.
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And no one in heaven, or on earth or under the earth was able to open the book or to look inside of it. [Note: "Under the earth" may refer to the spirit world].
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And when the seven thunders spoke [words], I started to write down [what the voices said], but I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Seal up what the seven thunders have [just] said, and do not write them down."
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Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Responsibility according to
But the one who did not know [i.e., what his master wanted], yet did things deserving of punishment, will be whipped with few lashes. And to the person who has been given much [responsibility], there will be much required [of him]. And to whom people entrust much [responsibility], they will ask [much] more from him.
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And the people from whatever place that does not welcome you or listen to you, when you leave there, shake the dust off from under your shoes as evidence against them." [Note: This was a Jewish custom showing disdain and intended to suggest their unworthiness].
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They would not be guilty of sinning if I had not come and spoken to them. But now [that I have], they have no excuse for their sin.
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Now this is [how God's] judgment [works]: The Light [See 1:5-9] has come into the world, but people loved darkness [i.e., sin] rather than the Light, because their deeds were evil.
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But I tell you, Tyre and Sidon will be shown more leniency on the judgment day than you people will.
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Jesus said to them, "If you were [really] blind [i.e., unable to see spiritually], you would not be guilty of sin. But since you claim, 'We can see [fine],' you remain guilty of sin."
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For all those people [i.e., Gentiles] who have sinned without [knowing] the law of Moses will also be lost without [knowing] that law. And all those people [i.e., Jews] who have sinned under [the authority] of the law of Moses will be judged by [the requirements of] that law.
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Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Christ's knowledge of the father
just like the Father knows me [intimately] and I know the Father [that way]. And I [am about to] give up my life for the sheep.
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I know Him because I came from Him, for He sent me."
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"All things have been entrusted to me by my Father and no one [truly] knows the Son except the Father. And neither does anyone [truly] know the Father except the Son and that person to whom the Son wants to reveal Him.
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Righteous Father, the world does not know you but I know you, and these men know that you sent me.
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Now you people have not known Him [i.e., to be your Lord], but I know Him. And if I should say, 'I do not know Him,' I would be a liar like you. But I [do] know Him, and I obey His message.
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Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Called learning
"I am a Jew, born in Tarsus, in Cilicia, but raised [here] in this city [i.e., Jerusalem]. [I was] instructed by Gamaliel [i.e., a renowned Jewish rabbi of the time] according to the strictest methods of observing the law of our forefathers. [I was very] eager to serve God, just as all of you are here today.
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Now Moses was educated according to all the wisdom of the Egyptians and became an accomplished speaker and an effective leader.
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Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Reasons for withholding
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Earthly limitations fetter
For now [i.e., during the church's infant state] we see in a mirror [Note: God's word is elsewhere likened to a mirror. See James 1:22-25] indistinctly [i.e., because of having only partial knowledge and prophecy], but then [i.e., when the church matures and has the completed Scriptures], we will see face to face [i.e., clearly]. Now I have [only] partial knowledge, but then I will have full knowledge, just as [God has] full knowledge of me.
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Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Gradual revelation, the divine plan
which was not told to people of previous generations as it has now been revealed to His [i.e., Christ's] holy apostles and prophets by the Holy Spirit.
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Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » To give opportunity for faith
Dearly loved ones, we are God's children now, but it has not yet been revealed [to us] what we will be [in the future life, Luke 20:34-36]. But, we do know this, however, that when Jesus is revealed [i.e., at His second coming], we will be like Him [I Cor. 15:49], for we will see what He really looks like!
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Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Human weakness necessitates
"I still have many things to tell you, but you cannot bear [to hear] them at present.
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Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Inability to apprehend truth
Jesus answered him, "You do not understand what I am doing, but you will later on."
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- Accountability
- Beauty And Self Worth
- Blissful Vision In Heaven
- Christ Knowing God
- Christ's Knowledge Of The Father
- Concealment, Of God
- Darkness
- Education
- Education, Examples Of
- End Times
- Excuses
- Father And Son Alike
- God Knowing His People
- God Sending Others