Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Deeds » What to do
let your actions therefore show your repentance, and don't pretend to say within yourselves, "we have Abraham for our father:" for I tell you that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham. the ax is already laid to the root of the trees: every tree then, which does not produce good fruit, shall be hewn down, and cast into the fire. Upon which the people asked him, what then shall we do? read more.
he answer'd them, let him that hath two coats give one to him that hath none; and let him that has plenty of provisions act in like manner. the Publicans likewise came to be baptized, and said to him, master, how are we to act? exact, said he, no more than what the law requires. the soldiers too made the same demand, how are we to act? he answer'd them, injure no man either by violence or by fraud, and be content with your pay.
he answer'd them, let him that hath two coats give one to him that hath none; and let him that has plenty of provisions act in like manner. the Publicans likewise came to be baptized, and said to him, master, how are we to act? exact, said he, no more than what the law requires. the soldiers too made the same demand, how are we to act? he answer'd them, injure no man either by violence or by fraud, and be content with your pay.
Now when they heard this, their hearts were struck with remorse, and they said to Peter, and to the rest of the apostles, men and brethren, what shall we do? Peter replied, repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy spirit.
Error » Known to God » Hateful to God
but he said to them, you pretend to piety before men, which, however they may admire, is an abomination to God, who knows your real temper.
Verse Concepts
Heart » Not imagining evil in your heart
Love » What not to love
Love not the world, nor let worldly things engage your affections. he that is worldly affected is a stranger to divine love.
Verse Concepts
Oaths » The jews » Forbidden to take false
Sin » Harvest of » Hateful to God
but he said to them, you pretend to piety before men, which, however they may admire, is an abomination to God, who knows your real temper.
Verse Concepts
Swearing falsely » We should not love
Swearing falsely » Hateful to God
Transgression » Known to God » Hateful to God
but he said to them, you pretend to piety before men, which, however they may admire, is an abomination to God, who knows your real temper.
Verse Concepts