68 Bible Verses about Believers
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Now many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him, for that testimony which the woman gave him, "he told me all that ever I did." so that when the Samaritans were come to him, they desired him to stay with them: and he stay'd there two days. and many more believed, for having heard him speak himself: and said to the woman,read more.
now it is not for what you have said, that we believe: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the saviour of the world, the Christ.
so that having been baptized with her family, she made us this request, if you think me sincere in my profession, pray come and lodge at my house; and she prevail'd upon us.
My brethren, let not your christian profession be accompanied with partiality.
These all died in faith, without receiving what was promised, having only a distant view of what they eagerly expected, professing to live as strangers and pilgrims in the land.
Tho' these were all celebrated for their faith, they did not receive the reward that was promised:
'Twas this salvation, that employ'd the most profound enquiries of those, who predicted the dispensation that was to be in your behalf: when the spirit of Christ inform'd the minds of the prophets of his future sufferings, and of the glorious consequences, they were solicitous to know the circumstances of the times pointed at: and were answer'd, that it was not they, but we, who were concern'd in the events which they predicted, events which have been now represented to you by those, whom the holy spirit from heaven inspired to preach the gospel to you: a secret which the angels desire to penetrate into.
Thus were many signs and wonders wrought among the people, by the apostles, who us'd to meet in Solomon's porch with great unanimity:
At that time the disciples being assembled, to the number of about an hundred and twenty, Peter rose up in the midst of them,
Now the whole body of believers were but one heart, and one soul: no one look'd upon what he possessed, as his own, but every thing was held in common.
Peter lent her his hand, and lift her up; and having called the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
don't give occasion to any to despise your youth: but be a pattern to believers in your discourse, in your behaviour, by your charity, faith and chastity.
whom they charg'd with this letter. The apostles, the presbyters, and the brethren, to the Gentile brethren at Antioch, in Syria, and Cilicia, send greeting.
all the Jewish converts, who came with Paul, were astonished to see that the gift of the holy spirit was diffused likewise among the Gentiles.
In the mean time, the apostles, and the brethren, who were in Judea, heard that the Gentiles had likewise receiv'd the word of God. and when Peter was return'd to Jerusalem, the Jewish converts objected to his conduct, and ask'd him, why did you go to eat with the uncircumcised?
but some of the sect of the Pharisees who had embraced the faith, started up, pretending that the Gentiles ought to be circumcised, and observe the law of Moses.
upon hearing this, they gave glory to God: and thus address'd Paul, you see, brother, how many thousand believing Jews there are, all however zealous for the law. now they have heard that you instruct the Jews that are among the Gentiles to abandon Moses, by telling them they must not circumcise their children, nor observe the establish'd rites. what then is to be done? they will necessarily be all assembled, for they can't but hear, you are come.read more.
yield then to our advice: there are four men here, who have made a vow: these take, and perform the rites of purification with them, contributing to the expence of having their heads shav'd: this will convince them, what has been reported of you, is all groundless, and that you stick to the observances of the law. as for the believing Gentiles, we have given them by letter this decision, "they need only take care to abstain from meats offered to idols, from blood, from the flesh of animals strangled, and from fornication."
But as to the other cases, which were not decided by the Lord; I say, if any brother has a pagan wife, who likes to live with him, let him not put her away. and if a woman has a pagan husband, who likes to live with her, let her not leave him.
upon which Paul and Barnabas having warmly contested the point with them, it was resolved, that Paul and Barnabas and some others should go to Jerusalem to consult the apostles upon this question.
Paul arrived then at Derbe and Lystra, where there was a disciple named Timothy, whose mother was a Jewish convert, but his father a Greek.
what, is there not a man of experience amongst you, capable of being arbitrator between his brethren?
wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to believers, but to unbelievers: but expounding the prophets, not for unbelievers so much as for those who believe.
Are you not become associates with infidels? but what affinity is there between virtue and vice? and what communication has light with darkness? what concord can Christ maintain with Belial? what concern has a believer with an infidel?
so that you became examples to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.
If any convert has widow-relations, let such relieve them, that the church may not be charged, but with the relief of such as are entirely destitute.
therefore as we have opportunity, let us do good offices to all men, especially to the family of believers.
let them not treat their christian masters, on pretence of being their brethren, with less respect: but be the more obsequious, because they are believers, and deserve to be belov'd, for the kind provision they make for them. let this be the subject of your instructions, and exhortation.
of God. Be respectful to all, love your brethren, fear God, and honour the king.
From Thematic Bible
Believers » Walk » Caution
See then that you behave circumspectly, and not as fools, but as wise,
continue therefore to follow the doctrine of our Lord Jesus Christ, as you have receiv'd it:
Believers » Promises to » Salvation
for I am not ashamed of the gospel, since it is divinely effectual to salvation, to everyone that believes, to the Jew first, and then to the Gentile.
wherefore it is said in the scripture, I lay in Sion the principal stone of the angle, a choice one of great value: he that
Believers » Promises to » Eternal life
but as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the son of man be lifted up: that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have eternal life.
I declare unto you, he that heareth my doctrine, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come under condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
Believers » Walk » New life
therefore we are buried with him by being plunged into a sort of death: that as Christ was raised up from the dead into a state of glory with the father, even so we also should proceed to a new state of life.
Sentence of death therefore shall not pass upon those christians who do not lead a vicious life.
Believers » Promises to » Spiritual fulness
Jesus answer'd, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me, shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me, shall never thirst.
Believers » Walk » Faith
(for I regulate my conduct by my future expectations, not by visible enjoyments:
Believers » Walk » Spirituality
I say then, conduct yourselves by the spirit, and you will not then gratify the animal passions.
Believers » Kept » Kept for the coming glory
and the glory which thou gavest me, I have given them: that they may be one, even as we are one. I in them, and thou in me, that they may have a perfect union, and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. father, I desire that they also whom thou hast given me, may be with me where I am going; that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me: for thou didst love me before the foundation of the world; yet,
Believers » Kept » Kept in perfect unity
neither pray I for these alone, but for those also who shall believe on me through their preaching. that they all may be one, as thou, father, art in me, and I in thee; that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
Believers » Walk » Consistency
I therefore the prisoner for the Lord, beseech you to live suitably to the offers that have been made to you:
Believers » Walk » Love
for Christ loved us, and for us gave himself an offering and a sacrifice acceptable to God.
Believers » Promises to » Power for service
I assure you, he that believeth on me, shall likewise perform the works that I do; nay, greater works than these shall he do; because for that end am I going to my father.
Believers » Promises to » Answers to prayer
therefore whenever you pray, be fully persuaded of obtaining your request, and I assure you it shall be granted, whatever it be.
Believers » Promises to » Spiritual light
I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me, might not abide in darkness.
Believers » Promises to » Bodily supplies
Believers » Kept » Kept in process of sanctification
Believers » Kept » Kept separated from the world
Believers » Kept » Kept in the father's name
and now I shall be no more in the world, but they will be in the world, when I am come to thee. holy father keep them by that authority, with which thou hast invested me, that they may be one, as we are.
Believers » Kept » Kept in active service
as thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.
Believers » Kept » Kept in joyfulness
now that I am coming to thee, while I am here, I make these requests for them, that their joy in me may be compleat.
Believers » Kept » Kept in safety
by your authority I have kept them, during my being with them in the world: those that you gave me I have kept, and not one of them is lost, except the son of perdition: according as the scripture foretold.
Believers » Kept » Kept in purity
I do not pray you to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the malignity of it.
Believers » Walk » Christlikeness
he that says he is attach'd to Christ, ought to regulate his conduct by his example.
Believers » Walk » Illumination
but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have society one with another, and the blood of his son Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin.
Believers » Promises to » Removal of obstacles
if your faith improv'd like a grain of mustard-seed, you might say to this sycamine-tree, be thou rooted up, and planted in the sea; and it should obey you.
Believers » Promises to » Unlimited blessings
Jesus said to him, provided you can believe, there is nothing but what may be effected for those that believe.
Believers » Promises to » Divine sonship
but to as many as received him, and believed on him, he granted the privilege of being the sons of God.
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Believers
and ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Believers
and ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.
Joy » Experienced by » Believers
then he conducted them to his house, and gave them an entertainment; and he and his family were affected with joy, for having believed in God.
Names » Of the saints » Believers
did not venture to approach near them. the number of those who believed in the Lord, both men and women, increas'd more and more.
Seven » Witnesses, scriptural » Believers
and ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.
Titles and names of saints » Believers
did not venture to approach near them. the number of those who believed in the Lord, both men and women, increas'd more and more.
don't give occasion to any to despise your youth: but be a pattern to believers in your discourse, in your behaviour, by your charity, faith and chastity.
Topics on Believers
A Believers Body As A Temple
1 Corinthians 3:16-17Don't you know, that you are the temple of God, and that the spirit of God dwells in you?
Aliens, Believers Duty
Hebrews 13:2be not unmindful of hospitality: for thereby some have unknowingly entertained angels.
All Believers Are Saints
Romans 1:7to all the beloved of God, the saints by this vocation, who are in Rome, grace to you, and peace from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
Angels Activities Among Believers
Luke 16:22at length the beggar died: and was conveyed by the angels to Abraham's bower. the rich man died too, and was buried.
Angels, Ministry To Believers
Acts 12:7-11the Lord suddenly appear'd and fill'd the room with light, and touching Peter on the side, awak'd him, saying, rise, be quick. and immediately his chains fell from his hands.
Apostate Believers
Galatians 6:1Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, do you, who are spiritual, restore him with all gentleness, taking heed lest you yourselves be overcome by temptation.
Beating Believers
Matthew 10:17be upon your guard with such men, for they will deliver you up to their tribunals, and scourge you in their synagogues.
Believers As Sons Of God
Romans 8:16the same spirit testifies to our spirit, that we are the children of God.
Believers Judging
Matthew 19:28Jesus reply'd, I declare unto you, that in the new age, when the son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye that have followed me shall likewise sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Believers Reigning Forever
Revelation 22:5no night shall be there, nor any need of a lamp, or of the light of the sun; for the Lord God will give them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
Believers Remembering God
1 Corinthians 11:24and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, "take, eat; this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me."
Christ's Knowledge Of Believers
John 10:14I am the true pastor, I know my sheep, and my sheep know me,
Criticism, against believers
Mark 3:20-21After this they went into an house, and the crowd press'd again upon them, so as to hinder them from taking their meal.
Criticism, amongst believers
James 5:9don't repine, my brethren, against one another, for fear you should be condemn'd. behold, the judge is at the gate.
Death, Of Believers
Romans 14:8if we live, our life is appropriated to the Lord; and if we die, we die as his servants: whether we live therefore or die, we are the Lord's.
divorce, amongst believers
Matthew 5:32but I say unto you, whoever shall put away his wife, except in the case of adultery, is the occasion of her being an adulteress, and he that shall marry her is an adulterer.
Edification, Of Believers
Jude 1:20but you, my brethren, improve yourselves in your most holy faith, present your addresses by the holy spirit,
enemies, of believers
John 15:18-19if the world hate you, consider that it hated me before it hated you.
evil, believers' responses to
1 Thessalonians 5:22if it has the least appearance of evil, reject it.
Example Of Believers
1 Timothy 4:12don't give occasion to any to despise your youth: but be a pattern to believers in your discourse, in your behaviour, by your charity, faith and chastity.
Fellowship, Among Believers
Acts 2:42they continued stedfastly in the apostolical doctrine of a community, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Friendship Among Believers
Luke 24:15now while they were conferring and debating together, Jesus himself join'd them and walk'd along with them.
Greed, Believers' Response To
Romans 13:9loves others hath fulfilled the law. for this, "thou shalt not commit adultery, thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not steal, thou shalt not bear false witness, thou shalt not covet;" and whatever social precept there be, it is reduced to this single head,
Holiness, Believers' Growth In
Ephesians 1:4according as he had chosen us in himself before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy, free from vice, and devoted to virtue.
Hope Regarding Believers
Romans 15:24when I take my journey into Spain, I hope to see you in my way, and be forwarded by you to that place, after having for some time enjoy'd the pleasure of your company.
Justice, In Believers' Lives
Romans 2:14-15when the Gentiles who have not the law, do by nature what the law prescribes, tho' these have not the law, they are a law to themselves:
Marriages, Believers With Unbelievers
2 Corinthians 6:14-16Are you not become associates with infidels? but what affinity is there between virtue and vice? and what communication has light with darkness?
Martyrdom, Believers Attitude Towards
Matthew 10:21-22then the brother shall betray his brother to death, and the father his child: and children shall rise up against their parents, and be the instruments of their death.
Paths Of Believers
Hebrews 12:13clear the way for your feet, lest that which is lame should be quite out of joint, instead of being redress'd."
Peace, Believers Experience Of
Matthew 11:28Believe in me, all ye that labour under oppression, and I will give you relief.
Reconciliation, Between Believers
Acts 15:37-40upon which Barnabas propos'd to take John surnam'd Mark, with them.
Resurrection, Of Believers
John 11:25-26Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me shall live even though he were dead:
Riches, Believers Attitudes
Matthew 8:20Jesus replyed, the foxes have kennels, and the birds of the air have nests; but the son of man hath not where to lay his head.
Righteousness, Of Believers
1 John 3:7dear children, let no man deceive you: only he that acts justly is just, as he is just.
Satan Accuses Believers
Revelation 12:10then I heard a loud voice, which cry'd in the heaven, "the time of salvation, and power, the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ are now come: for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, is cast down.
Servanthood, In Life Of Believers
Hebrews 3:5besides Moses throughout his whole administration acted in quality of a servant, representing to the people what he was order'd to say.
Suffering, Of Believers
Matthew 10:22and ye shall be hated by all the world for professing my name: but he that perseveres unto the end, shall escape.
Unity Among Believers
Philippians 2:2compleat my joy, by pursuing the same view, living in mutual love, by being unanimous, and cultivating that harmony.
Watchfulness, Of Believers
1 Peter 5:8Be temperate, be vigilant: for your adversary the Devil goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Welcoming Believers
Romans 15:7wherefore be kindly affected to one another, as Christ was to you, that you might glorify God.
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