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and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. For an entire year they met [with others] in the church and instructed large numbers; and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians.
And in Him you have been made complete [achieving spiritual stature through Christ], and He is the head over all rule and authority [of every angelic and earthly power].
Whatever you do [no matter what it is] in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus [and in dependence on Him], giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life].
If we are out of our mind [just unstable fanatics as some critics say], it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for your benefit.
so we, who are many, are [nevertheless just] one body in Christ, and individually [we are] parts one of another [mutually dependent on each other].
For to me, to live is Christ [He is my source of joy, my reason to live] and to die is gain [for I will be with Him in eternity].
But I want you to understand that Christ is the head (authority over) of every man, and man is the head of woman, and God is the head of Christ.
So faith comes from hearing [what is told], and what is heard comes by the [preaching of the] message concerning Christ.
For Christ is the end of the law [it leads to Him and its purpose is fulfilled in Him], for [granting] righteousness to everyone who believes [in Him as Savior].
Jesus Christ is [eternally changeless, always] the same yesterday and today and forever.
For the others [who deserted me after my arrest] all seek [to advance] their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
For we are God’s fellow workers [His servants working together]; you are God’s cultivated field [His garden, His vineyard], God’s building.
For just as in one [physical] body we have many parts, and these parts do not all have the same function or special use,
I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]
[thanking God] for your participation and partnership [both your comforting fellowship and gracious contributions] in [advancing] the good news [regarding salvation] from the first day [you heard it] until now.
Now you [collectively] are Christ’s body, and individually [you are] members of it [each with his own special purpose and function].
And there are [distinctive] varieties of ministries and service, but it is the same Lord [who is served].
I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation [from His wrath and punishment] to everyone who believes [in Christ as Savior], to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
For I gave you [this as] an example, so that you should do [in turn] as I did to you.
for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public discussions, proving by the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).
Therefore there is now no condemnation [no guilty verdict, no punishment] for those who are in Christ Jesus [who believe in Him as personal Lord and Savior].
for God [who is the source of their prophesying] is not a God of confusion and disorder but of peace and order.As [is the practice] in all the churches of the saints (God’s people),
and [as to His divine nature] according to the Spirit of holiness was openly designated to be the Son of God with power [in a triumphant and miraculous way] by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.
For indeed I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a [direct] revelation of Jesus Christ.
for no one can lay a foundation other than the one which is [already] laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Then if anyone says to you [during the great tribulation], ‘Look! Here is the Christ,’ or ‘There He is,’ do not believe it.
But Jesus replied to them, “You are all wrong because you know neither the Scriptures [which teach the resurrection] nor the power of God [for He is able to raise the dead].
However, brothers and sisters, I could not talk to you as to spiritual people, but [only] as to worldly people [dominated by human nature], mere infants [in the new life] in Christ!
For who has known the mind and purposes of the Lord, so as to instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ [to be guided by His thoughts and purposes].
For there are many, of whom I have often told you, and now tell you even with tears, who live as enemies of the cross of Christ [rejecting and opposing His way of salvation],
For you died [to this world], and your [new, real] life is hidden with Christ in God.
In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself.
Jesus said to him, “I am the [only] Way [to God] and the [real] Truth and the [real] Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.
All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration] and is profitable for instruction, for conviction [of sin], for correction [of error and restoration to obedience], for training in righteousness [learning to live in conformity to God’s will, both publicly and privately—behaving honorably with personal integrity and moral courage];
And this, so that I may know Him [experientially, becoming more thoroughly acquainted with Him, understanding the remarkable wonders of His Person more completely] and [in that same way experience] the power of His resurrection [which overflows and is active in believers], and [that I may share] the fellowship of His sufferings, by being continually conformed [inwardly into His likeness even] to His death [dying as He did];
yet for us there is but one God, the Father, who is the source of all things, and we exist for Him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom are all things [that have been created], and we [believers exist and have life and have been redeemed] through Him.
To those who are without (outside) the Law, [I became] as one without the Law, though [I am] not without the law of God, but under the law of Christ, so that I might win those who are without law.
Only [be sure to] lead your lives in a manner [that will be] worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I do come and see you or remain absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit [and one purpose], with one mind striving side by side [as if in combat] for the faith of the gospel.
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Afflictions » Resignation in trials, examples of » Christ
He was saying,
So Jesus said to Peter,
Apostles » Called by » Christ
Jesus summoned His twelve disciples and gave them authority and power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every kind of disease and every kind of sickness.
He went up on the hillside and called those whom He Himself wanted and chose; and they came to Him.
But I do not consider my life as something of value or dear to me, so that I may [with joy] finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify faithfully of the good news of God’s [precious, undeserved] grace [which makes us free of the guilt of sin and grants us eternal life].
It is through Him that we have received grace and [our] apostleship to promote obedience to the faith and make disciples for His name’s sake among all the Gentiles,
Bread » Figurative » Christ
Jesus then said to them, I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, Moses did not give you the Bread from heaven [what Moses gave you was not the Bread from heaven], but it is My Father Who gives you the true heavenly Bread. For the Bread of God is He Who comes down out of heaven and gives life to the world. Then they said to Him, Lord, give us this bread always (all the time)! read more.
Jesus replied, I am the Bread of Life. He who comes to Me will never be hungry, and he who believes in and cleaves to and trusts in and relies on Me will never thirst any more (at any time).
Candlestick » Illustrative of » Christ
Once more Jesus addressed the crowd. He said,
A tabernacle (sacred tent) was put up, the outer one or first section, in which were the lampstand and the table with [its loaves of] the sacred showbread; this is called the Holy Place.
He said to me, “What do you see?” I said, “I see, and behold, a
Christ » Divinity » Example of
Therefore,
Now I, Paul, urge you by the gentleness and graciousness of Christ—I who am meek [so they say] when with you face to face, but bold [outspoken and fearless] toward you when absent!
Then Jesus said to His disciples,
Christ » Promises of » Prophet
I will raise up a prophet from among their countrymen like you, and I will put My words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him.
And the crowds were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee.”
And although they were trying to arrest Him, they feared the people, because they regarded Jesus as a prophet.
But others were saying, “He is
Fear and profound awe gripped them all, and they began glorifying and honoring and praising God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and, “God has visited His people [to help and care for and provide for them]!”
Christ » Heal persecution of » Testimony of the apostles
And great, we confess, is the mystery [the hidden truth] of godliness:
Was justified and vindicated in the Spirit,
Seen by angels,
Preached among the nations,
Believed on in the world,
Taken up in glory.
He is the exact living image [the essential manifestation] of the unseen God [the visible representation of the invisible], the firstborn [the preeminent one, the sovereign, and the originator] of all creation.
Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), the Son of the living God.”
In the beginning [before all time] was the Word ( Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. He was present originally with God.
and [as to His divine nature] according to the Spirit of holiness was openly designated to be the Son of God with power [in a triumphant and miraculous way] by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Works of
King Herod [Antipas] heard about this, for Jesus’ name and reputation had become well known. People were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why these miraculous powers are at work in Him.”
Now when
Then He began to denounce [the people in] the cities in which most of His miracles were done, because they did not repent [and change their hearts and lives].
And after coming to [Nazareth] His hometown, He began teaching them in their synagogue, and they were astonished, and said, “Where did this Man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers [what is the source of His authority]?
Christ » Appearing to his disciples other references to cures by » Mission of
Then Jesus said,
Christ » Filial » Obedience to
As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew (Levi) sitting in the tax collector’s booth; and He said to him,
Immediately they left their nets and followed Him [becoming His disciples, believing and trusting in Him and following His example].
[Accordingly] the disciples did as Jesus had directed them, and they prepared the Passover.
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Son of david
Then one of the [twenty-four] elders said to me, “Stop weeping! Look closely, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome and conquered! He can open the scroll and [break] its seven seals.”
And a
The record of the genealogy of
All the people wondered in amazement, and said, “Could this be the Son of David (the Messiah)?”
The crowds that went ahead of Him, and those that followed Him, were shouting [in praise and adoration],
Blessed [praised, glorified] is He who comes in the name of the Lord;
Hosanna in the highest [heaven]!”
Christ » Slandered » Son of david
Then one of the [twenty-four] elders said to me, “Stop weeping! Look closely, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome and conquered! He can open the scroll and [break] its seven seals.”
And a
The record of the genealogy of
All the people wondered in amazement, and said, “Could this be the Son of David (the Messiah)?”
The crowds that went ahead of Him, and those that followed Him, were shouting [in praise and adoration],
Blessed [praised, glorified] is He who comes in the name of the Lord;
Hosanna in the highest [heaven]!”
Christ » His foreknowledge » His pre-eminence
But as it is, Christ has acquired a [priestly] ministry which is more excellent [than the old Levitical priestly ministry], for He is the Mediator (Arbiter) of a better covenant [uniting God and man], which has been enacted and rests on better promises.
saying,
“As for me, I baptize you
“He who comes from [heaven] above is above all others; he who is of the earth is from the earth and speaks [about things] of the earth [his viewpoint and experience are earthly]. He who comes from heaven is above all.
Christ » Precious » Preeminence of
But as it is, Christ has acquired a [priestly] ministry which is more excellent [than the old Levitical priestly ministry], for He is the Mediator (Arbiter) of a better covenant [uniting God and man], which has been enacted and rests on better promises.
saying,
“As for me, I baptize you
“He who comes from [heaven] above is above all others; he who is of the earth is from the earth and speaks [about things] of the earth [his viewpoint and experience are earthly]. He who comes from heaven is above all.
Christ » For select reading » Angels wait upon
and to give relief to you who are so distressed and to us as well when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels in a flame of fire,
Then He said to him,
Christ » Reproves » Sacrifice of
For indeed Christ died for sins once for all, the Just and Righteous for the unjust and unrighteous [the Innocent for the guilty] so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit;
and from Jesus Christ, the
and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
who gave Himself [as a sacrifice to atone] for our sins [to save and sanctify us] so that He might rescue us from this present evil
Christ » Victor » The presence of the victorious Christ gives assurance of
Therefore, I will divide and give Him a portion with the great [kings and rulers],
And He shall divide the spoils with the mighty,
Because He [willingly] poured out His life to death,
And was counted among the transgressors;
Yet He Himself bore and took away the sin of many,
And interceded [with the Father] for the transgressors.
“A battered reed He will not break,
And a smoldering wick He will not extinguish,
Until He leads justice to victory.
After that comes the end (completion), when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father, after He has made inoperative and abolished every ruler and every authority and power.
Christ » Morning star » Mystery of
Now to Him who is able to establish and strengthen you [in the faith] according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery [of the plan of salvation] which has been kept secret for long ages past,
And great, we confess, is the mystery [the hidden truth] of godliness:
Was justified and vindicated in the Spirit,
Seen by angels,
Preached among the nations,
Believed on in the world,
Taken up in glory.
[For my hope is] that their hearts may be encouraged as they are knit together in [unselfish]
but we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, the wisdom once hidden [from man, but now revealed to us by God, that wisdom] which God predestined before the ages to our glory [to lift us into the glory of His presence].
He made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ,
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Ascension of
Jesus said to her,
For Christ did not enter into a holy place made with hands, a mere copy of the true one, but [He entered] into heaven itself, now to appear in the very presence of God on our behalf;
who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God [that is, the place of honor and authority], with [all] angels and authorities and powers made subservient to Him.
Christ » Received » Redeemer
“For I know that my Redeemer and Vindicator lives,
And at the last He will take His stand upon the earth.
This is what the Lord your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel says,
And I will bring down all of them as fugitives,
Even the Chaldeans [who reign in Babylon], into the ships
For their Redeemer is strong and mighty;
He will plead their case against you.
“Do not fear, you worm Jacob, you men of Israel;
I will help you,” declares the Lord, “and your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
Christ » Denial of » General references to
Who is the liar but the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed)? This is the antichrist [the enemy and antagonist of Christ], the one who denies and consistently refuses to acknowledge the Father and the Son.
But you disowned and denied the Holy and Righteous One and asked for [the pardon of] a murderer to be granted to you.
Jesus said to him,
They profess to know God [to recognize and be acquainted with Him], but by their actions they deny and disown Him. They are detestable and disobedient and worthless for good work of any kind.
Christ » Joy of » Judge
He commanded us to preach to the people [both Jew and Gentile], and to solemnly testify that He is the One who has been appointed and ordained by God as Judge of the living and the dead.
I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom:
So do not go on passing judgment before the appointed time, but wait until the Lord comes, for He will both bring to light the [secret] things that are hidden in darkness and disclose the motives of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.
Christ » Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Exaltation » Heavenly places
who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God [that is, the place of honor and authority], with [all] angels and authorities and powers made subservient to Him.
“You have loved righteousness [integrity, virtue, uprightness in purpose] and have hated lawlessness [injustice, sin].
Therefore God, Your God, Has anointed You
With the oil of gladness above Your companions.”
Therefore let all the house of Israel recognize beyond all doubt that God has made Him both Lord and Christ (Messiah, Anointed)—this Jesus whom you crucified.”
So then, when the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.
Christ » Faith in, great » Faithful
Therefore, it was essential that He had to be made like His brothers (mankind) in every respect, so that He might [by experience] become a merciful and faithful High Priest in things related to God, to make atonement (propitiation) for the people’s sins [thereby wiping away the sin, satisfying divine justice, and providing a way of reconciliation between God and mankind].
and from Jesus Christ, the
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you [setting you on a firm foundation] and will protect and guard you from the evil one.
Let us seize and hold tightly the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is reliable and trustworthy and faithful [to His word];
Faithful and absolutely trustworthy is He who is calling you [to Himself for your salvation], and He will do it [He will fulfill His call by making you holy, guarding you, watching over you, and protecting you as His own].
Christ » Received » Redemption through
He went once for all into the Holy Place [the Holy of Holies of heaven, into the presence of God], and not through the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood, having obtained and secured eternal redemption [that is, the salvation of all who personally believe in Him as Savior].
Christ purchased our freedom and redeemed us from the curse of the Law and its condemnation by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs [crucified] on a tree (cross)”—
And they sang a new song [of glorious redemption], saying,
who [willingly] gave Himself [to be crucified] on our behalf to redeem us and purchase our freedom from all wickedness, and to purify for Himself a chosen and very special people to be His own possession, who are enthusiastic for doing what is good.
and are being justified [declared free of the guilt of sin, made acceptable to God, and granted eternal life] as a gift by His [precious, undeserved]
Christ » Name, works done in » Mighty when used in prayer and service
She continued doing this for several days. Then Paul, being greatly annoyed and worn out, turned and said to the spirit [inside her], “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ [as His representative] to come out of her!” And it came out at that very moment.
Christ » For select reading » Appearance, personal of
“I kept looking
Until thrones were set up,
And the Ancient of Days (God) took His seat;
His garment was white as snow
And the hair of His head like pure wool.
His throne was flames of fire;
Its wheels were a burning fire.
You are fairer than the sons of men;
Graciousness is poured upon Your lips;
Therefore God has blessed You forever.
“His mouth is full of sweetness;
Yes, he is altogether lovely and desirable.
This is my beloved and this is my friend,
O daughters of Jerusalem.”
Just as many were astonished and appalled at you, My people,
So His appearance was marred more than any man
And His form [marred] more than the sons of men.
For He [the Servant of God] grew up before Him like a tender shoot (plant),
And like a root out of dry ground;
He has no stately form or majestic splendor
That we would look at Him,
Nor [handsome] appearance that we would
Christ » Name, wonderful » Mighty when used in prayer and service
She continued doing this for several days. Then Paul, being greatly annoyed and worn out, turned and said to the spirit [inside her], “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ [as His representative] to come out of her!” And it came out at that very moment.
Christ » Divinity » Kingdom of
They will wage war against the Lamb (Christ), and the Lamb will triumph and conquer them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him and on His side are the called and chosen (elect) and faithful.”
And he was saying, “Jesus, [please] remember me when You come into Your kingdom!”
Jesus replied,
Christ » His foreknowledge » His lordship
God is faithful [He is reliable, trustworthy and ever true to His promise—He can be depended on], and through Him you were called into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Therefore let all the house of Israel recognize beyond all doubt that God has made Him both Lord and Christ (Messiah, Anointed)—this Jesus whom you crucified.”
God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior and Deliverer, in order to grant repentance to Israel, and [to grant] forgiveness of sins.
Jesus was saying to them,
Christ » Lord » His lordship
God is faithful [He is reliable, trustworthy and ever true to His promise—He can be depended on], and through Him you were called into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Therefore let all the house of Israel recognize beyond all doubt that God has made Him both Lord and Christ (Messiah, Anointed)—this Jesus whom you crucified.”
God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior and Deliverer, in order to grant repentance to Israel, and [to grant] forgiveness of sins.
Jesus was saying to them,
Christ » Saviour » Came to earth to be
Therefore He is able also to save forever (completely, perfectly, for eternity) those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede and intervene on their behalf [with God].
For this day in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord (the Messiah).
Christ » Star » Substitution of, for sinners
For indeed Christ died for sins once for all, the Just and Righteous for the unjust and unrighteous [the Innocent for the guilty] so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit;
For zeal for Your house has consumed me,
And the [mocking] insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.
Christ purchased our freedom and redeemed us from the curse of the Law and its condemnation by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs [crucified] on a tree (cross)”—
But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while [by taking on the limitations of humanity], crowned with glory and honor because of His suffering of death, so that by the grace of God [extended to sinners] He might experience death for [the sins of] everyone.
He made Christ who knew no sin to [judicially] be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we would become the righteousness of God [that is, we would be made acceptable to Him and placed in a right relationship with Him by His gracious lovingkindness].
Christ » Compassion of » Condescension of
For the high and exalted One
He who inhabits eternity, Whose name is Holy says this,
“I dwell on the high and holy place,
But also with the
In order to revive the spirit of the humble
And to revive the heart of the contrite [overcome with sorrow for sin].
Who [faithfully] remembered us in our lowly condition,
For His lovingkindness endures forever;
Though the Lord is exalted,
He regards the lowly [and invites them into His fellowship];
But the proud and haughty He knows from a distance.
When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, “Why does your Master eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Plots against
But the Pharisees went out and conspired against Him, discussing how they could destroy Him.
When it was morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) conferred together against Jesus, [plotting how] to put Him to death [since under Roman rule they had no power to execute anyone];
But the scribes and Pharisees were filled with senseless rage [and lacked spiritual insight], and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus.
He was teaching day after day in the temple [porches and courts]; but the chief priests and scribes and the leading men among the people were seeking [a way] to put Him to death,
Christ » Slandered » Snares laid for
Now the Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and testing Jesus [to get something to use against Him], they asked Him to show them a sign from heaven [which would support His divine authority].
And Pharisees came to Jesus, testing Him and asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for just any reason?”
Then the Pharisees went and conspired together plotting how to trap Him by [distorting] what He said.
The Pharisees came out and began to argue [contentiously and debate] with Him, demanding from Him a sign from heaven, to test Him [because of their unbelief].
Pharisees came to Jesus to test Him [intending to trick Him into saying something wrong], and asked Him, “Is it lawful [according to Scripture] for a man to divorce his wife and send her away?”
Christ » Devotions of » Select readings
And Abraham came close and said, Will You destroy the righteous (those upright and in right standing with God) together with the wicked? Suppose there are in the city fifty righteous; will You destroy the place and not spare it for [the sake of] the fifty righteous in it? Far be it from You to do such a thing -- "to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous fare as do the wicked! Far be it from You! Shall not the Judge of all the earth execute judgment and do righteously? read more.
And the Lord said, If I find in the city of Sodom fifty righteous (upright and in right standing with God), I will spare the whole place for their sake. Abraham answered, Behold now, I who am but dust and ashes have taken upon myself to speak to the Lord. If five of the fifty righteous should be lacking -- "will You destroy the whole city for lack of five? He said, If I find forty-five, I will not destroy it. And [Abraham] spoke to Him yet again, and said, Suppose [only] forty shall be found there. And He said, I will not do it for forty's sake. Then [Abraham] said to Him, Oh, let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak [again]. Suppose [only] thirty shall be found there. And He answered, I will not do it if I find thirty there. And [Abraham] said, Behold now, I have taken upon myself to speak [again] to the Lord. Suppose [only] twenty shall be found there. And [the Lord] replied, I will not destroy it for twenty's sake. And he said, Oh, let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak again only this once. Suppose ten [righteous people] shall be found there. And [the Lord] said, I will not destroy it for ten's sake.
And Jacob was left alone, and a Man wrestled with him until daybreak. And when [the Man] saw that He did not prevail against [Jacob], He touched the hollow of his thigh; and Jacob's thigh was put out of joint as he wrestled with Him. Then He said, Let Me go, for day is breaking. But [Jacob] said, I will not let You go unless You declare a blessing upon me. read more.
[The Man] asked him, What is your name? And [in shock of realization, whispering] he said, Jacob [supplanter, schemer, trickster, swindler]! And He said, Your name shall be called no more Jacob [supplanter], but Israel [contender with God]; for you have contended and have power with God and with men and have prevailed. Then Jacob asked Him, Tell me, I pray You, what [in contrast] is Your name? But He said, Why is it that you ask My name? And [the Angel of God declared] a blessing on [Jacob] there. And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel [the face of God], saying, For I have seen God face to face, and my life is spared and not snatched away.
Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and said, Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far? Then as if this were a little thing in Your eyes, O Lord God, You have spoken also of Your servant's house in the far distant future. And this is the law for man, O Lord God! What more can David say to You? For You know Your servant, O Lord God. read more.
Because of Your promise and as Your own heart dictates, You have done all these astounding things to make Your servant know and understand. Therefore You are great, O Lord God; for none is like You, nor is there any God besides You, according to all [You have made] our ears to hear. What [other] one nation on earth is like Your people Israel, whom God went to redeem to be a people for Himself and to make for Himself a name? You have done great and terrible things for Yourself and for Your land, before Your people, whom You redeemed and delivered for Yourself from Egypt, from the nations and their gods. And You have established for Yourself Your people Israel to be Your people forever, and You, Lord, became their God. Now, O Lord God, confirm forever the word You have given as to Your servant and his house; and do as You have said, And Your name [and presence] shall be magnified forever, saying, The Lord of hosts is God over Israel; and the house of Your servant David will be made firm before You. For You, O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, have revealed this to Your servant: I will build you a house. So Your servant has found courage to pray this prayer to You. And now, O Lord God, You are God, and Your words are truth, and You have promised this good thing to Your servant. Therefore now let it please You to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You; for You, O Lord God, have spoken it, and with Your blessing let [his] house be blessed forever.
Then Solomon stood [in the court] before the Lord's burnt offering altar in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven And he said, O Lord, the God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and showing mercy and loving-kindness to Your servants who walk before You with all their heart. You have kept what You promised Your servant David my father. You also spoke with Your mouth and have fulfilled it with Your hand, as it is this day. read more.
Therefore now, O Lord, the God of Israel, keep with Your servant David my father what You promised him when You said, There shall not fail you a man before Me to sit on the throne of Israel, if only your children take heed to their way, that they walk before Me as you have done. Now, O God of Israel, let Your word which You spoke to Your servant David my father be confirmed [by experience]. But will God indeed dwell with men on the earth? Behold, the heavens and heaven of heavens [in its most extended compass] cannot contain You; how much less this house that I have built? Yet graciously consider the prayer and supplication of Your servant, O Lord my God, to hearken to the [loud] cry and prayer which he prays before You today, That Your eyes may be open toward this house night and day, toward the place of which You have said, My Name [and the token of My presence] shall be there, that You may hearken to the prayer which Your servant shall make in [or facing toward] this place. Hearken to the prayer of Your servant and of Your people Israel when they pray in or toward this place. Hear in heaven, Your dwelling place, and when You hear, forgive. Whenever a man sins against his neighbor and is made to take an oath and comes and swears the oath before Your altar in this house, Then hear in heaven and do and judge Your servants, condemning the wicked by bringing his guilt upon his own head and justifying the [uncompromisingly] righteous by rewarding him according to his righteousness (his uprightness, right standing with God). When Your people Israel are struck down before the enemy because they have sinned against You, and they turn again to You, confess Your name (Your revelation of Yourself), and pray, beseeching You in this house, Then hear in heaven and forgive the sin of Your people Israel and return them to the land You gave to their fathers. When heaven is shut up and no rain falls because they have sinned against You, if they pray in [or toward] this place and confess Your name (Your revelation of Yourself) and turn from their sin when You afflict them, Then hear in heaven and forgive the sin of Your servants, Your people Israel, when You teach them the good way in which they should walk. And give rain upon Your land which You have given to Your people as an inheritance. If there is famine in the land or pestilence, blight, mildew, locust, or caterpillar, if their enemy besieges them in the land of their cities, whatever plague, whatever sickness there is, Whatever prayer or supplication is made by any or all of Your people Israel -- "each man knowing the affliction of his own heart, and spreading forth his hands toward this house [and its pledge of Your presence] -- " Then hear in heaven, Your dwelling place, and forgive and act and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart You know, for You and You only know the hearts of all the children of men, That they may fear and revere You all the days that they live in the land which You gave to our fathers. Moreover, concerning a stranger who is not of Your people Israel but comes from a far country for the sake of Your name [and Your active Presence] -- " For they will hear of Your great name (Your revelation of Yourself), Your strong hand, and outstretched arm -- "when he shall pray in [or toward] this house, Hear in heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger asks of You, so that all peoples of the earth may know Your name [and Your revelation of Your presence] and fear and revere You, as do Your people Israel, and may know and comprehend that this house which I have built is called by Your Name [and contains the token of Your presence]. If Your people go out to battle against their enemy, wherever You shall send them, and shall pray to the Lord toward the city which You have chosen and the house that I have built for Your Name [and Your revelation of Yourself], Then hear in heaven their prayer and supplication, and defend their cause and maintain their right. If they sin against You -- "for there is no man who does not sin -- "and You are angry with them and deliver them to the enemy, so that they are carried away captive to the enemy's land, far or near; Yet if they think and consider in the land where they were carried captive, and repent and make supplication to You there, saying, We have sinned and have done perversely and wickedly; If they repent and turn to You with all their mind and with all their heart in the land of their enemies who took them captive, and pray to You toward their land which You gave to their fathers, the city which You have chosen, and the house which I have built for Your Name; Then hear their prayer and their supplication in heaven, Your dwelling place, and defend their cause and maintain their right. And forgive Your people, who have sinned against You, and all their transgressions against You, and grant them compassion before those who took them captive, that they may have pity and be merciful to them; For they are Your people and Your heritage, which You brought out of Egypt, from the midst of the iron furnace. Let Your eyes be open to the supplication of Your servant and of Your people Israel, to hearken to them in all for which they call to You. For You separated them from among all the peoples of the earth to be Your heritage, as You declared through Moses Your servant when You brought our fathers out of Egypt, O Lord God. When Solomon finished offering all this prayer and supplication to the Lord, he arose from before the Lord's altar, where he had knelt with hands stretched toward heaven. And he stood and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying, Blessed be the Lord, Who has given rest to His people Israel, according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all His good promise which He promised through Moses His servant. May the Lord our God be with us as He was with our fathers; may He not leave us or forsake us, That He may incline our hearts to Him, to walk in all His ways and to keep His commandments, His statutes, and His precepts which He commanded our fathers. Let these my words, with which I have made supplication before the Lord, be near to the Lord our God day and night, that He may maintain the cause and right of His servant and of His people Israel as each day requires, That all the earth's people may know that the Lord is God and that there is no other. Let your hearts therefore be blameless and wholly true to the Lord our God, to walk in His statutes and to keep His commandments, as today.
Then He was praying in a certain place; and when He stopped, one of His disciples said to Him, Lord, teach us to pray, [just] as John taught his disciples. And He said to them, When you pray, say: Our Father Who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come. Your will be done [held holy and revered] on earth as it is in heaven. Give us daily our bread [ food for the morrow]. read more.
And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us [who has offended us or done us wrong]. And bring us not into temptation but rescue us from evil. And He said to them, Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and will say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves [of bread], For a friend of mine who is on a journey has just come, and I have nothing to put before him; And he from within will answer, Do not disturb me; the door is now closed, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and supply you [with anything]? I tell you, although he will not get up and supply him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his shameless persistence and insistence he will get up and give him as much as he needs. So I say to you, Ask and keep on asking and it shall be given you; seek and keep on seeking and you shall find; knock and keep on knocking and the door shall be opened to you. For everyone who asks and keeps on asking receives; and he who seeks and keeps on seeking finds; and to him who knocks and keeps on knocking, the door shall be opened. What father among you, if his son asks for a loaf of bread, will give him a stone; or if he asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, evil as you are, know how to give good gifts [gifts that are to their advantage] to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask and continue to ask Him!
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Brethren of
Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary? And are not His brothers, James and Joseph and Simon and Judas?
While He was still talking to the crowds, it happened that His mother and brothers stood outside, asking to speak to Him.
Then His mother and His brothers arrived, and standing outside they sent word to Him and called for Him.
After this He went down to Capernaum, He and His mother and brothers and His disciples; and they stayed there a few days.
So His
Christ » Power of » Prayers of
And Abraham came close and said, Will You destroy the righteous (those upright and in right standing with God) together with the wicked? Suppose there are in the city fifty righteous; will You destroy the place and not spare it for [the sake of] the fifty righteous in it? Far be it from You to do such a thing -- "to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous fare as do the wicked! Far be it from You! Shall not the Judge of all the earth execute judgment and do righteously? read more.
And the Lord said, If I find in the city of Sodom fifty righteous (upright and in right standing with God), I will spare the whole place for their sake. Abraham answered, Behold now, I who am but dust and ashes have taken upon myself to speak to the Lord. If five of the fifty righteous should be lacking -- "will You destroy the whole city for lack of five? He said, If I find forty-five, I will not destroy it. And [Abraham] spoke to Him yet again, and said, Suppose [only] forty shall be found there. And He said, I will not do it for forty's sake. Then [Abraham] said to Him, Oh, let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak [again]. Suppose [only] thirty shall be found there. And He answered, I will not do it if I find thirty there. And [Abraham] said, Behold now, I have taken upon myself to speak [again] to the Lord. Suppose [only] twenty shall be found there. And [the Lord] replied, I will not destroy it for twenty's sake. And he said, Oh, let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak again only this once. Suppose ten [righteous people] shall be found there. And [the Lord] said, I will not destroy it for ten's sake.
And Jacob was left alone, and a Man wrestled with him until daybreak. And when [the Man] saw that He did not prevail against [Jacob], He touched the hollow of his thigh; and Jacob's thigh was put out of joint as he wrestled with Him. Then He said, Let Me go, for day is breaking. But [Jacob] said, I will not let You go unless You declare a blessing upon me. read more.
[The Man] asked him, What is your name? And [in shock of realization, whispering] he said, Jacob [supplanter, schemer, trickster, swindler]! And He said, Your name shall be called no more Jacob [supplanter], but Israel [contender with God]; for you have contended and have power with God and with men and have prevailed. Then Jacob asked Him, Tell me, I pray You, what [in contrast] is Your name? But He said, Why is it that you ask My name? And [the Angel of God declared] a blessing on [Jacob] there. And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel [the face of God], saying, For I have seen God face to face, and my life is spared and not snatched away.
Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and said, Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far? Then as if this were a little thing in Your eyes, O Lord God, You have spoken also of Your servant's house in the far distant future. And this is the law for man, O Lord God! What more can David say to You? For You know Your servant, O Lord God. read more.
Because of Your promise and as Your own heart dictates, You have done all these astounding things to make Your servant know and understand. Therefore You are great, O Lord God; for none is like You, nor is there any God besides You, according to all [You have made] our ears to hear. What [other] one nation on earth is like Your people Israel, whom God went to redeem to be a people for Himself and to make for Himself a name? You have done great and terrible things for Yourself and for Your land, before Your people, whom You redeemed and delivered for Yourself from Egypt, from the nations and their gods. And You have established for Yourself Your people Israel to be Your people forever, and You, Lord, became their God. Now, O Lord God, confirm forever the word You have given as to Your servant and his house; and do as You have said, And Your name [and presence] shall be magnified forever, saying, The Lord of hosts is God over Israel; and the house of Your servant David will be made firm before You. For You, O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, have revealed this to Your servant: I will build you a house. So Your servant has found courage to pray this prayer to You. And now, O Lord God, You are God, and Your words are truth, and You have promised this good thing to Your servant. Therefore now let it please You to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You; for You, O Lord God, have spoken it, and with Your blessing let [his] house be blessed forever.
Then Solomon stood [in the court] before the Lord's burnt offering altar in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven And he said, O Lord, the God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and showing mercy and loving-kindness to Your servants who walk before You with all their heart. You have kept what You promised Your servant David my father. You also spoke with Your mouth and have fulfilled it with Your hand, as it is this day. read more.
Therefore now, O Lord, the God of Israel, keep with Your servant David my father what You promised him when You said, There shall not fail you a man before Me to sit on the throne of Israel, if only your children take heed to their way, that they walk before Me as you have done. Now, O God of Israel, let Your word which You spoke to Your servant David my father be confirmed [by experience]. But will God indeed dwell with men on the earth? Behold, the heavens and heaven of heavens [in its most extended compass] cannot contain You; how much less this house that I have built? Yet graciously consider the prayer and supplication of Your servant, O Lord my God, to hearken to the [loud] cry and prayer which he prays before You today, That Your eyes may be open toward this house night and day, toward the place of which You have said, My Name [and the token of My presence] shall be there, that You may hearken to the prayer which Your servant shall make in [or facing toward] this place. Hearken to the prayer of Your servant and of Your people Israel when they pray in or toward this place. Hear in heaven, Your dwelling place, and when You hear, forgive. Whenever a man sins against his neighbor and is made to take an oath and comes and swears the oath before Your altar in this house, Then hear in heaven and do and judge Your servants, condemning the wicked by bringing his guilt upon his own head and justifying the [uncompromisingly] righteous by rewarding him according to his righteousness (his uprightness, right standing with God). When Your people Israel are struck down before the enemy because they have sinned against You, and they turn again to You, confess Your name (Your revelation of Yourself), and pray, beseeching You in this house, Then hear in heaven and forgive the sin of Your people Israel and return them to the land You gave to their fathers. When heaven is shut up and no rain falls because they have sinned against You, if they pray in [or toward] this place and confess Your name (Your revelation of Yourself) and turn from their sin when You afflict them, Then hear in heaven and forgive the sin of Your servants, Your people Israel, when You teach them the good way in which they should walk. And give rain upon Your land which You have given to Your people as an inheritance. If there is famine in the land or pestilence, blight, mildew, locust, or caterpillar, if their enemy besieges them in the land of their cities, whatever plague, whatever sickness there is, Whatever prayer or supplication is made by any or all of Your people Israel -- "each man knowing the affliction of his own heart, and spreading forth his hands toward this house [and its pledge of Your presence] -- " Then hear in heaven, Your dwelling place, and forgive and act and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart You know, for You and You only know the hearts of all the children of men, That they may fear and revere You all the days that they live in the land which You gave to our fathers. Moreover, concerning a stranger who is not of Your people Israel but comes from a far country for the sake of Your name [and Your active Presence] -- " For they will hear of Your great name (Your revelation of Yourself), Your strong hand, and outstretched arm -- "when he shall pray in [or toward] this house, Hear in heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger asks of You, so that all peoples of the earth may know Your name [and Your revelation of Your presence] and fear and revere You, as do Your people Israel, and may know and comprehend that this house which I have built is called by Your Name [and contains the token of Your presence]. If Your people go out to battle against their enemy, wherever You shall send them, and shall pray to the Lord toward the city which You have chosen and the house that I have built for Your Name [and Your revelation of Yourself], Then hear in heaven their prayer and supplication, and defend their cause and maintain their right. If they sin against You -- "for there is no man who does not sin -- "and You are angry with them and deliver them to the enemy, so that they are carried away captive to the enemy's land, far or near; Yet if they think and consider in the land where they were carried captive, and repent and make supplication to You there, saying, We have sinned and have done perversely and wickedly; If they repent and turn to You with all their mind and with all their heart in the land of their enemies who took them captive, and pray to You toward their land which You gave to their fathers, the city which You have chosen, and the house which I have built for Your Name; Then hear their prayer and their supplication in heaven, Your dwelling place, and defend their cause and maintain their right. And forgive Your people, who have sinned against You, and all their transgressions against You, and grant them compassion before those who took them captive, that they may have pity and be merciful to them; For they are Your people and Your heritage, which You brought out of Egypt, from the midst of the iron furnace. Let Your eyes be open to the supplication of Your servant and of Your people Israel, to hearken to them in all for which they call to You. For You separated them from among all the peoples of the earth to be Your heritage, as You declared through Moses Your servant when You brought our fathers out of Egypt, O Lord God. When Solomon finished offering all this prayer and supplication to the Lord, he arose from before the Lord's altar, where he had knelt with hands stretched toward heaven. And he stood and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying, Blessed be the Lord, Who has given rest to His people Israel, according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all His good promise which He promised through Moses His servant. May the Lord our God be with us as He was with our fathers; may He not leave us or forsake us, That He may incline our hearts to Him, to walk in all His ways and to keep His commandments, His statutes, and His precepts which He commanded our fathers. Let these my words, with which I have made supplication before the Lord, be near to the Lord our God day and night, that He may maintain the cause and right of His servant and of His people Israel as each day requires, That all the earth's people may know that the Lord is God and that there is no other. Let your hearts therefore be blameless and wholly true to the Lord our God, to walk in His statutes and to keep His commandments, as today.
Then He was praying in a certain place; and when He stopped, one of His disciples said to Him, Lord, teach us to pray, [just] as John taught his disciples. And He said to them, When you pray, say: Our Father Who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come. Your will be done [held holy and revered] on earth as it is in heaven. Give us daily our bread [ food for the morrow]. read more.
And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us [who has offended us or done us wrong]. And bring us not into temptation but rescue us from evil. And He said to them, Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and will say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves [of bread], For a friend of mine who is on a journey has just come, and I have nothing to put before him; And he from within will answer, Do not disturb me; the door is now closed, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and supply you [with anything]? I tell you, although he will not get up and supply him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his shameless persistence and insistence he will get up and give him as much as he needs. So I say to you, Ask and keep on asking and it shall be given you; seek and keep on seeking and you shall find; knock and keep on knocking and the door shall be opened to you. For everyone who asks and keeps on asking receives; and he who seeks and keeps on seeking finds; and to him who knocks and keeps on knocking, the door shall be opened. What father among you, if his son asks for a loaf of bread, will give him a stone; or if he asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, evil as you are, know how to give good gifts [gifts that are to their advantage] to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask and continue to ask Him!
Christ » Faith in, great » Faultfinding against
Both the Pharisees and the scribes began muttering and complaining, saying, “This man accepts and welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
“Why does this man talk that way? He is blaspheming; who can forgive sins [remove guilt, nullify sin’s penalty, and assign righteousness] except God alone?”
When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, “Why does your Master eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
But when the Pharisees saw this, they said to Him, “Look! Your disciples are doing what
“Why do Your disciples violate the
Christ » In presence of » Joy in Christ's presence
Jesus said to him,
we are [as I was saying] of good courage and confident hope, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord.
Christ » Reproves » Resurrection of
For You will not abandon me to Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead),
Nor will You allow Your Holy One to undergo decay.
As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus expressly ordered them not to tell anyone what they had seen, until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
Christ » Preaching to be concerning » Christ the theme of
being extremely disturbed and thoroughly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in [the case of] Jesus the resurrection of the dead.
Then Philip spoke and beginning with this Scripture he preached Jesus to him [explaining that He is the promised Messiah and the source of salvation].
And immediately he began proclaiming Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “This Man is the Son of God [the promised Messiah]!”
You know the message which He sent to the sons of Israel, announcing
Christ » Sufferings of » Teacher
When the feast was already half over, Jesus went up into the temple [court] and began to teach.
for He was teaching them as one who had authority [to teach entirely of His own volition], and not as their scribes [who relied on others to confirm their authority].
And He went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the good news (gospel) of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness among the people [demonstrating and revealing that He was indeed the promised Messiah].
When Jesus went ashore, He saw a large crowd [waiting], and He was moved with compassion for them because they were like sheep without a shepherd [lacking guidance]; and He began to teach them many things.
Christ » Reproves » Retirement sought by
When the apostles returned, they told Him all that they had done. He took them with Him and He privately withdrew [across the Jordan] to a city called Bethsaida.
After He had dismissed the crowds, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When it was evening, He was there alone.
Jesus went on from there and passed along by [the eastern shore of] the Sea of Galilee. Then He went up on the hillside and was sitting there.
Six days later Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John the brother of James, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves.
As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve [disciples] aside, and along the way He said to them,
Christ » Eternal » Divinity » pre-existence
“But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
Too little to be among the clans of Judah;
From you One shall come forth for Me [who is] to be Ruler in Israel,
His goings forth (appearances) are from long ago,
From
In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (
Jesus replied,
Christ » Touched by others » Unknown by men
John answered them, “I baptize [only]
Jesus said to him,
He (Christ) was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him.
Jesus answered her,
Then the Pharisees said to Him, “Where is this Father of Yours?” Jesus answered,
Christ » Love to » To Christ, the blessings of
Judas, not Iscariot, asked Him, Lord, how is it that You will reveal Yourself [make Yourself real] to us and not to the world? Jesus answered, If a person [really] loves Me, he will keep My word [obey My teaching]; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home (abode, special dwelling place) with him.
If you [really] love Me, you will keep (obey) My commands. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may remain with you forever -- "
Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with undying and incorruptible love.
Keep and follow the pattern of sound teaching (doctrine) which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Commands of
He commanded us to preach to the people [both Jew and Gentile], and to solemnly testify that He is the One who has been appointed and ordained by God as Judge of the living and the dead.
This is His commandment, that we believe [with personal faith and confident trust] in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and [that we unselfishly] love and seek the best for one another, just as He commanded us.
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Humiliation of
His grave was assigned with the wicked,
But He was with a rich man in His death,
Because He had done no violence,
Nor was there any deceit in His mouth.
and she gave birth to her Son, her firstborn; and she wrapped Him in [
For you are recognizing [more clearly] the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [His astonishing kindness, His generosity, His gracious favor], that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich (abundantly blessed).
At the same time two robbers were crucified with Jesus, one on the right and one on the left.
Christ » Reproves » Rock of offence
Is this not the carpenter,
but we preach Christ crucified, [a message which is] to Jews a stumbling block [that provokes their opposition], and to Gentiles foolishness [just utter nonsense],
“Then He shall be a sanctuary [a sacred, indestructible shelter for those who fear and trust Him];
But to both the houses of Israel [both the northern and southern kingdoms—Israel and Judah, He will be] a stone on which to stumble and a rock on which to trip,
A trap and a snare for the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
And they took offense at Him [refusing to believe in Him]. But Jesus said to them,
Christ » Love to » Man of sorrows
After Jesus had said these things, He was
He was despised and rejected by men,
A Man of sorrows and pain and acquainted with grief;
And like One from whom men hide their faces
He was despised, and we did not appreciate His worth or esteem Him.
and looking up to heaven, He sighed deeply and said to the man,
He groaned and sighed deeply in His spirit and said,
As He approached Jerusalem, He saw the city and wept over it [and the spiritual ignorance of its people],
Christ » Dying with surrendered life » Characteristics of
We know that our old
I have been crucified with Christ [that is, in Him I have shared His crucifixion]; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body I live by faith [by adhering to, relying on, and completely trusting] in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.
If you have died with Christ to the
Just as it is written and forever remains written,
We are regarded as sheep for the slaughter.”
For we who live are constantly [experiencing the threat of] being handed over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the [resurrection] life of Jesus also may be evidenced in our mortal body [which is subject to death].
Christ » His foreknowledge » Foretells his departure
Therefore Jesus said,
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Comforts
When the Lord saw her, He felt [great] compassion for her, and said to her,
But Jesus turning and seeing her said,
Christ » Mediator » Messenger
Jesus said to them,
Christ » His foreknowledge » Predicts his own sufferings
And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must [of necessity] suffer many things and be rejected [as the Messiah] by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and must be put to death, and after three days rise [from death to life].
saying,
Christ » Sufferings of » Predicts his own sufferings
And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must [of necessity] suffer many things and be rejected [as the Messiah] by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and must be put to death, and after three days rise [from death to life].
saying,
Christ » Name, wonderful » General references to
Therefore [because He stooped so low] God has highly exalted Him and has freely bestowed on Him the name that is above every name, That in (at) the name of Jesus every knee should (must) bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, And every tongue [ frankly and openly] confess and acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
For to us a Child shall be born, to us a Son shall be given;
And the government shall be upon His shoulder,
And His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name inscribed, “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”
having become as much superior to angels, since He has inherited a more excellent and glorious
Listen carefully: you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and you shall name Him Jesus.
Christ » Mediator » Meekness of
“Tell the daughter of Zion (the people of Jerusalem),
‘Behold, your King is coming to you,
Gentle and mounted on a donkey,
Even on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’”
Now I, Paul, urge you by the gentleness and graciousness of Christ—I who am meek [so they say] when with you face to face, but bold [outspoken and fearless] toward you when absent!
He was oppressed and He was afflicted,
Yet He did not open His mouth [to complain or defend Himself];
Like a lamb that is led to the slaughter,
And like a sheep that is silent before her shearers,
So He did not open His mouth.
Then Jesus said to him,
Christ » Witness, a » To the truth
and from Jesus Christ, the
I solemnly charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and [in the presence] of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession [in His testimony] before Pontius Pilate,
So Pilate said to Him, “Then You are a King?” Jesus answered,
“Listen carefully, I have appointed
A leader and commander to the peoples.
Christ » Reproves » Reverence for
Instead, after hearing about Him, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit immediately came and fell at His feet.
And a leper came up to Him and bowed down before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You are able to make me clean (well).”
While He was saying these things to them, a ruler (synagogue official) entered [the house] and kneeled down and worshiped Him, saying, “My daughter has just now died; but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will live.”
But she came and began to kneel down before Him, saying, “Lord, help me!”
Then [Salome] the
Christ » Opinions concerning » Oracle of God
I will raise up a prophet from among their countrymen like you, and I will put My words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him.
Moses said, ‘The Lord God will raise up for you a Prophet
Christ » Reproves » Revelation of
I will raise up a prophet from among their countrymen like you, and I will put My words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him.
Moses said, ‘The Lord God will raise up for you a Prophet
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Branch
In that day the Branch of the Lord will be splendid and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be excellent and lovely to those of Israel who have survived.
And a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.
“Behold (listen closely), the days are coming,” says the Lord,
“When I will raise up for David a righteous Branch;
And He will reign as King and act wisely
And will do [those things that accomplish] justice and righteousness in the land.
In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch of David to spring forth; and He (the Messiah) shall execute justice and righteousness on the earth.
Now listen, Joshua, the high priest, you and your colleagues who are sitting in front of you—indeed they are men who are a symbol [of what is to come]—for behold, I am going to bring in My servant the
Christ » Saviour » Seven last sayings of
Jesus said to him,
Then He said to the disciple (John),
About the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud [agonized] voice,
After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said in fulfillment of the Scripture,
Christ » Humility of » Identified with believers
and he fell to the ground and heard a voice [from heaven] saying to him,
Christ » Divine names ascribed to Christ » Beloved son
For He has rescued us and has drawn us to Himself from the dominion of darkness, and has transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son,
“Behold, My Servant whom I have chosen;
My Beloved in whom My soul is well-pleased;
I will put My Spirit upon Him,
And He will proclaim justice to the nations.
While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and
and a
to the praise of His glorious grace and favor, which He so freely bestowed on us in the Beloved [His Son, Jesus Christ].
Christ » Slandered » Son, beloved
For He has rescued us and has drawn us to Himself from the dominion of darkness, and has transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son,
“Behold, My Servant whom I have chosen;
My Beloved in whom My soul is well-pleased;
I will put My Spirit upon Him,
And He will proclaim justice to the nations.
While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and
and a
to the praise of His glorious grace and favor, which He so freely bestowed on us in the Beloved [His Son, Jesus Christ].
Christ » Reproves » Righteousness of
You have loved righteousness (virtue, morality, justice) and hated wickedness;
Therefore God, your God, has anointed You
Above Your companions with the oil of jubilation.
He saw that there was no man,
And was amazed that there was no one to intercede [on behalf of truth and right];
Therefore His own arm brought salvation to Him,
And His own righteousness sustained Him.
“Behold (listen closely), the days are coming,” says the Lord,
“When I will raise up for David a righteous Branch;
And He will reign as King and act wisely
And will do [those things that accomplish] justice and righteousness in the land.
And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who was riding it is called Faithful and True (trustworthy, loyal, incorruptible, steady), and in righteousness He judges and wages war [on the rebellious nations].
And righteousness will be the belt around His loins,
And faithfulness the belt around His waist.
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Worshipped
Then those in the boat worshiped Him [with awe-inspired reverence], saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”
And as they went, suddenly, Jesus met them, saying,
And after entering the house, they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then, after opening their treasure chests, they presented to Him gifts [fit for a king, gifts] of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy [fully understanding that He lives and that He is the Son of God];
Christ » Compassion of » Confession of
Whoever denies and repudiates the Son does not have the Father; the one who confesses and acknowledges the Son has the Father also.
because if you acknowledge and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord [recognizing His power, authority, and majesty as God], and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
and that every tongue will confess and openly acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord (sovereign God), to the glory of God the Father.
Christ » Mediator » Became mediator between God and man
and to Jesus, the Mediator of a new covenant [uniting God and man], and to the sprinkled blood, which speaks [of mercy], a better and nobler and more gracious message than the blood of Abel [which cried out for vengeance].
For there is [only] one God, and [only] one Mediator between God and mankind, the Man Christ Jesus,
But as it is, Christ has acquired a [priestly] ministry which is more excellent [than the old Levitical priestly ministry], for He is the Mediator (Arbiter) of a better covenant [uniting God and man], which has been enacted and rests on better promises.
For this reason He is the Mediator and Negotiator of a new covenant [that is, an entirely new agreement uniting God and man], so that those who have been called [by God] may receive [the fulfillment of] the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has taken place [as the payment] which redeems them from the sins committed under the obsolete first covenant.
For Christ did not enter into a holy place made with hands, a mere copy of the true one, but [He entered] into heaven itself, now to appear in the very presence of God on our behalf;
Christ » Guest, a » Head of the church
He is also the head [the life-source and leader] of the body, the
And He
But speaking the truth in love [in all things—both our speech and our lives expressing His truth], let us grow up in all things into Him [following His example] who is the Head—Christ.
For the husband is head of the wife, as Christ is head of the church, Himself being the Savior of the body.
and not holding fast to the head [of the body, Jesus Christ], from whom the entire body, supplied and knit together by its joints and ligaments, grows with the growth [that can come only] from God.
Christ » Touched by others » Union with
Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Am I therefore to take the members of Christ and make them part of a
Therefore, my
I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy because I have promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.
As for you, let that remain in you [keeping in your hearts that message of salvation] which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning remains in you, you too will remain in the Son and in the Father [forever].
Christ » Heal persecution of » Divine
But hereafter (from this time on), the Son of Man shall be seated at the right hand of the power of God. And they all said, You are the Son of God, then? And He said to them, It is just as you say; I Am.
If I am not doing the works [performing the deeds] of My Father, then do not believe Me [do not adhere to Me and trust Me and rely on Me]. But if I do them, even though you do not believe Me or have faith in Me, [at least] believe the works and have faith in what I do, in order that you may know and understand [clearly] that the Father is in Me, and I am in the Father [One with Him].
If you had known Me [had learned to recognize Me], you would also have known My Father. From now on, you know Him and have seen Him. Philip said to Him, Lord, show us the Father [cause us to see the Father -- "that is all we ask]; then we shall be satisfied. Jesus replied, Have I been with all of you for so long a time, and do you not recognize and know Me yet, Philip? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. How can you say then, Show us the Father? read more.
Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in Me? What I am telling you I do not say on My own authority and of My own accord; but the Father Who lives continually in Me does the ( His) works (His own miracles, deeds of power).
Christ » Promises of » Fulness of
For in Him all the fullness of Deity (the Godhead) dwells in bodily form [completely expressing the divine essence of God].
For out of His fullness [the superabundance of His grace and truth] we have all received grace upon grace [spiritual blessing upon spiritual blessing, favor upon favor, and gift heaped upon gift].
And He has put all things under His feet and has appointed Him the universal and supreme Head of the church [a headship exercised throughout the church], Which is His body, the fullness of Him Who fills all in all [for in that body lives the full measure of Him Who makes everything complete, and Who fills everything everywhere with Himself].
until we all reach oneness in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, [growing spiritually] to become a mature believer, reaching to the measure of the fullness of Christ [manifesting His spiritual completeness and exercising our spiritual gifts in unity].
For it pleased the Father for all the fullness [of deity—the sum total of His essence, all His perfection, powers, and attributes] to dwell [permanently] in Him (the Son),
Christ » Reproves » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
And with great ability and power the apostles were continuously testifying to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace [God’s remarkable lovingkindness and favor and goodwill] rested richly upon them all.
And we are [eye and ear] witnesses of everything that He did both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem. And [yet] they put Him out of the way (murdered Him) by hanging Him on a tree; But God raised Him to life on the third day and caused Him to be manifest (to be plainly seen), Not by all the people but to us who were chosen (designated) beforehand by God as witnesses, who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead.
and [as to His divine nature] according to the Spirit of holiness was openly designated to be the Son of God with power [in a triumphant and miraculous way] by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.
This Jesus, when delivered up according to the definite and fixed purpose and settled plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and put out of the way [killing Him] by the hands of lawless and wicked men. [But] God raised Him up, liberating Him from the pangs of death, seeing that it was not possible for Him to continue to be controlled or retained by it.
But you denied and rejected and disowned the Pure and Holy, the Just and Blameless One, and demanded [the pardon of] a murderer to be granted to you. But you killed the very Source (the Author) of life, Whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses.
Christ » Humility of » General references to
Then He poured water into the basin and began washing the disciples’ feet and wiping them with the towel which was tied around His waist.
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion!
Shout aloud, O Daughter of Jerusalem!
Behold, your King (Messianic King) is coming to you;
He is righteous and endowed with salvation,
Upon a colt, the foal of a donkey.
For you are recognizing [more clearly] the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [His astonishing kindness, His generosity, His gracious favor], that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich (abundantly blessed).
After He was found in [terms of His] outward appearance as a man [for a divinely-appointed time], He humbled Himself [still further] by becoming obedient [to the Father] to the point of death, even death on a cross.
Christ » Conqueror of death » Creator
For
yet for us there is but one God, the Father,
All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being.
and to make plain [to everyone] the plan of the mystery [regarding the uniting of believing Jews and Gentiles into one body] which [until now] was kept hidden through the ages in [the mind of] God who created all things.
In many separate revelations [ each of which set forth a portion of the Truth] and in different ways God spoke of old to [our] forefathers in and by the prophets, [But] in the last of these days He has spoken to us in [the person of a] Son, Whom He appointed Heir and lawful Owner of all things, also by and through Whom He created the worlds and the reaches of space and the ages of time [He made, produced, built, operated, and arranged them in order].
Christ » Given to Christ filial encouraged » Examples of filial
He said,
Then He returned to the disciples and said to them,
So they were eager to arrest Him; but no one laid a hand on Him, because His time had not yet come.
And Jesus answered them,
Now before the Passover Feast, Jesus knew that His hour had come [and it was time] for Him to leave this world and return to the Father. Having [greatly] loved His own who were in the world, He loved them [and continuously loves them with His perfect love] to the end (eternally).
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Blasphemy against
But the Pharisees were saying, “He casts out the demons by [the power of] the ruler of demons.”
But the Pharisees heard it and said, “This man
But some of them said, “He drives out demons by [the power of]
And they were saying many other [evil and slanderous] things against Him, blaspheming [speaking sacrilegiously and abusively about] Him.
[Jesus said this] because the scribes and Pharisees were [attributing His miracles to Satan by] saying, “He has an unclean spirit.”
Christ » Vine name applied to » Of Christ
but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks (Gentiles), Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.
And the Child continued to grow and become strong [in spirit], filled with wisdom; and the grace (favor, spiritual blessing) of God was upon Him.
And after coming to [Nazareth] His hometown, He began teaching them in their synagogue, and they were astonished, and said, “Where did this Man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers [what is the source of His authority]?
And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him—
The Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
The Spirit of counsel and strength,
The Spirit of knowledge and of the [reverential and obedient] fear of the Lord—
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge [regarding the word and purposes of God].
Christ » Conqueror of death » Cries of
Now on the last and most important day of the feast, Jesus stood and called out [in a loud voice],
About the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud [agonized] voice,
Then Jesus called out as He taught in the temple,
But Jesus loudly declared,
Christ » Heal persecution of » The father bears witness
While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and
and behold, a
Christ » Slandered » Of Christ and his disciples
But the Pharisees were saying, “He casts out the demons by [the power of] the ruler of demons.”
They began to accuse Jesus, asserting, “We found this Man misleading and perverting our nation and forbidding us to pay taxes to Caesar, and claiming that He Himself is Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), a King.”
They presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and the Law [of Moses];
But others were laughing and joking and ridiculing them, saying, “They are full of sweet wine and are drunk!”
Christ » Grace of » Greatness of
Therefore, I will divide and give Him a portion with the great [kings and rulers],
And He shall divide the spoils with the mighty,
Because He [willingly] poured out His life to death,
And was counted among the transgressors;
Yet He Himself bore and took away the sin of many,
And interceded [with the Father] for the transgressors.
With crimson-stained garments from Bozrah [in Edom],
This One (the Messiah) who is majestic in His apparel,
Marching in the greatness of His might?
“It is I, [the One] who speaks in righteousness [proclaiming vindication], mighty to save.”
Therefore [because He stooped so low] God has highly exalted Him and has freely bestowed on Him the name that is above every name, That in (at) the name of Jesus every knee should (must) bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » The barren fig tree, luke 13
Therefore, since we have been justified [that is, acquitted of sin, declared blameless before God] by faith, [let us grasp the fact that] we have peace with God [and the joy of reconciliation with Him] through our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).
But He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was crushed for our wickedness [our sin, our injustice, our wrongdoing];
The punishment [required] for our well-being fell on Him,
And by His stripes (wounds) we are healed.
You know the message which He sent to the sons of Israel, announcing
For He Himself is our peace and our bond of unity. He who made both groups—[Jews and Gentiles]—into one body and broke down the barrier, the dividing wall [of spiritual antagonism between us],
and through [the intervention of] the Son to reconcile all things to Himself, making peace [with believers] through the blood of His cross; through Him, [I say,] whether things on earth or things in heaven.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Bridegroom
And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, arrayed like a bride adorned for her husband;
And Jesus replied to them,
He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands by and listens to him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. So this pleasure and joy of mine is now complete.
Christ » Divinity of Christ of God, universal » Zeal of
For He [the Lord] put on righteousness like a coat of armor,
And salvation like a helmet on His head;
He put on garments of vengeance for clothing
And covered Himself with zeal [and great love for His people] as a cloak.
And He answered,
His disciples remembered that it is written [in the Scriptures], “Zeal (love, concern) for Your house [and its honor] will consume Me.”
Jesus said to them,
Christ » Conqueror of death » Corner-stone
For this is contained in Scripture:
And he who believes in Him [whoever adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Him] will never be disappointed [in his expectations].”
Jesus asked them,
This Jesus is the stone which was despised and rejected by you, the builders, but which became the
having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the [chief] Cornerstone,
Christ » Divine names ascribed to Christ » King of kings
and from Jesus Christ, the
They will wage war against the Lamb (Christ), and the Lamb will triumph and conquer them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him and on His side are the called and chosen (elect) and faithful.”
which He will bring about in His own time—He who is the blessed and only Sovereign [the absolute Ruler], the King of those who reign as kings and Lord of those who rule as lords,
And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name inscribed, “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”
Christ » Exaltation of » King of kings
and from Jesus Christ, the
They will wage war against the Lamb (Christ), and the Lamb will triumph and conquer them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him and on His side are the called and chosen (elect) and faithful.”
which He will bring about in His own time—He who is the blessed and only Sovereign [the absolute Ruler], the King of those who reign as kings and Lord of those who rule as lords,
And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name inscribed, “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”
Christ » Guest, a » Hated
But the scribes and Pharisees were filled with senseless rage [and lacked spiritual insight], and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus.
Christ » Joy of » King of kings
and from Jesus Christ, the
They will wage war against the Lamb (Christ), and the Lamb will triumph and conquer them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him and on His side are the called and chosen (elect) and faithful.”
which He will bring about in His own time—He who is the blessed and only Sovereign [the absolute Ruler], the King of those who reign as kings and Lord of those who rule as lords,
And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name inscribed, “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”
Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Persecution of
And Herod with his soldiers, after treating Him with contempt and mocking and ridiculing Him, dressed Him in a gorgeous robe and sent Him back to Pilate.
For this reason the Jews began to persecute Jesus continually because He was doing these things on the Sabbath.
and they got up and drove Him out of the city, and led Him to the crest of the hill on which their city had been built, in order to hurl Him down the cliff.
After this, Jesus walked [from place to place] in Galilee, for He would not walk in Judea because the Jews were seeking to kill Him.
Christ » Disciples of » Call of to special work
As He was passing by, He saw Levi (Matthew) the son of Alphaeus sitting in the
And Jesus said to them,
Immediately Jesus called to them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired workers, and went away to follow Him [becoming His disciples, believing and trusting in Him and following His example].
When day came, He called His disciples and selected twelve of them, whom He also named
The next day Jesus decided to go into Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him,
Christ » Denial of » Despised
Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary? And are not His brothers, James and Joseph and Simon and Judas?
He was despised and rejected by men,
A Man of sorrows and pain and acquainted with grief;
And like One from whom men hide their faces
He was despised, and we did not appreciate His worth or esteem Him.
And those who passed by kept reviling Him and reproaching Him abusively in harsh and insolent language, wagging their heads and saying, Aha! You Who would destroy the temple and build it in three days, Now rescue Yourself [ from death], coming down from the cross!
Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, were listening to all these things and were sneering and ridiculing Him.
Many of them said, “He has a demon and He is mad [insane—He raves and rambles]. Why listen to Him?”
Christ » Appearing to his disciples other references to cures by » Mocked by men
And Herod with his soldiers, after treating Him with contempt and mocking and ridiculing Him, dressed Him in a gorgeous robe and sent Him back to Pilate.
Now the men who were holding Jesus in custody were mocking and ridiculing Him [and treating Him with contempt] and beating Him.
And after twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and put a reed in His right hand [as a scepter]. Kneeling before Him, they ridiculed Him, saying, “Hail (rejoice), King of the Jews!”
In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, mocked Him, saying,
The soldiers also mocked Him, coming up to Him and [cruelly] offering Him sour wine,
Christ » Conqueror of death » Co-operation with
For we are God’s fellow workers [His servants working together]; you are God’s cultivated field [His garden, His vineyard], God’s building.
But the people said to Saul, “Must Jonathan, who has brought about this great victory in Israel, be put to death? Far from it! As the Lord lives, not one hair of his head shall fall to the ground, for he has worked with God this day.” So the people rescued Jonathan and he was not put to death.
And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord was working with them and confirming the word by the signs that followed.]
Working together with Him, we strongly urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain [by turning away from sound doctrine and His merciful kindness].
Christ » Love to » Master
Simon replied, “Master, we worked hard all night [to the point of exhaustion] and caught nothing [in our nets], but at Your word I will [do as you say and] lower the nets [again].”
They came to Jesus and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are about to die!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging, violent waves, and they ceased, and it became calm [a perfect peacefulness].
Jesus said,
And as these [men, Moses and Elijah] were leaving Him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is delightful and good for us to be here; we should make three [sacred] tents; one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah”—not realizing what he was saying.
John replied, “Master, we saw someone driving out demons in Your name; and we tried to stop him because he does not follow along with us.”
Christ » Expected » Expounds the word
and He did not say anything to them without [using] a parable; He did, however, explain everything privately to His own disciples.
Then beginning with Moses and [throughout] all the [writings of the] prophets, He explained and interpreted for them the things referring to Himself [found] in all the Scriptures.
Christ » Sufferings of » Thronged
Jesus said,
So many people gathered together that there was no longer room [for them], not even near the door; and Jesus was discussing with them the word [of God].
for He had healed many, and as a result all who had diseases pressed around Him to touch Him.
And Jesus went with him; and a large crowd followed Him and pressed in around Him [from all sides].
Now it happened that while Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret (Sea of Galilee), with the people crowding all around Him and listening to the word of God;
Christ » Morning star » Name applied to
“I see Him, but not now;
I behold Him, but not near.
A star shall come forth from [the descendants of] Jacob,
A scepter shall rise out of [the descendants of] Israel
And shall crush the forehead of Moab
And destroy all the sons of Sheth.
So we have the prophetic word made more certain. You do well to pay [close] attention to it as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and light breaks through the gloom and the
Christ » Nazarene » Obedience of
For just as through one man’s disobedience [his failure to hear, his carelessness] the many were made sinners, so through the obedience of the one Man the many will be made righteous and acceptable to God and brought into right standing with Him.
Although He was a Son [who had never been disobedient to the Father], He learned [active, special] obedience through what He suffered.
then He said, “Behold, I have come to do Your will.” [And so] He does away with the first [covenant as a means of atoning for sin based on animal sacrifices] so that He may inaugurate and establish the second [covenant by means of obedience].
Christ » Star » Morning star - name applied to Christ
“I see Him, but not now;
I behold Him, but not near.
A star shall come forth from [the descendants of] Jacob,
A scepter shall rise out of [the descendants of] Israel
And shall crush the forehead of Moab
And destroy all the sons of Sheth.
So we have the prophetic word made more certain. You do well to pay [close] attention to it as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and light breaks through the gloom and the
Christ » Gifts of » Legacy of peace
And He said to me, “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the one who thirsts I will give [water] from the fountain of the water of life without cost.
Christ » Word, the » Name applied to
[I am writing about] what existed from the beginning, what
In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (
And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception).
He is dressed in a robe dipped in
Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Perfection of
For it was fitting for God [that is, an act worthy of His divine nature] that He, for whose sake are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the
And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception).
Then Pilate came out again and said to them, “Look, I am bringing Him out to you so that you may know that I find no guilt in Him [no crime, no cause for an accusation].”
And having been made perfect [uniquely equipped and prepared as Savior and retaining His integrity amid opposition], He became the source of eternal salvation [an eternal inheritance] to all those who obey Him,
For the Law appoints men as high priests who are weak [frail, sinful, dying men], but the word of the oath [of God], which came after [the institution of] the Law, permanently appoints [as priest] a Son
Christ » Sufferings of » Temptation of
Then Jesus was led by the [Holy] Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
Because He Himself [in His humanity] has suffered in being tempted, He is able to help and provide immediate assistance to those who are being tempted and exposed to suffering.
for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And He ate nothing during those days, and when they ended, He was hungry.
For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize and understand our weaknesses and temptations, but One who has been tempted [knowing exactly how it feels to be human] in every respect as we are, yet without [committing any] sin.
Christ » Guest, a » Honoured
And He began teaching in their synagogues and was praised and glorified and honored by all.
And many [of the people] spread their coats on the road [as an act of tribute and homage before a new king], and others [scattered a layer of] leafy branches which they had cut from the fields [honoring Him as Messiah].
They brought it to Jesus, and
they took branches of palm trees [in homage to Him as King] and went out to meet Him, and they began shouting and kept shouting “Hosanna! Blessed (celebrated, praised) is He who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!”
And I heard every created thing that is in heaven or on earth or under the earth [in Hades, the realm of the dead] or on the sea, and everything that is in them, saying [together],
Christ » Humanity of Christ » General references to
For there is [only] one God, and [only] one Mediator between God and mankind, the Man Christ Jesus,
The record of the genealogy of
After He was found in [terms of His] outward appearance as a man [for a divinely-appointed time], He humbled Himself [still further] by becoming obedient [to the Father] to the point of death, even death on a cross.
But when [in God’s plan] the proper time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the [regulations of the] Law,
Christ » Omnipotence of » Oneness with the father
Christ » Humanity of » General references to
For there is [only] one God, and [only] one Mediator between God and mankind, the Man Christ Jesus,
The record of the genealogy of
After He was found in [terms of His] outward appearance as a man [for a divinely-appointed time], He humbled Himself [still further] by becoming obedient [to the Father] to the point of death, even death on a cross.
But when [in God’s plan] the proper time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the [regulations of the] Law,
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Evil spirits confess his divinity
And they screamed out, “
saying, “
Whenever the unclean spirits saw Him, they fell down before Him and screamed out, “You are the Son of God!”
Demons also were coming out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But He rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that He was the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).
But the evil spirit retorted, “I know and recognize and acknowledge Jesus, and I know about Paul, but as for you, who are you?”
Christ » Sake, for his » death
For you have been granted [the privilege] for Christ’s sake, not only to believe and confidently trust in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,
For we who live are constantly [experiencing the threat of] being handed over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the [resurrection] life of Jesus also may be evidenced in our mortal body [which is subject to death].
So I am well pleased with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, and with difficulties, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak [in human strength], then I am strong [truly able, truly powerful, truly drawing from God’s strength].
Christ » Denial of » Devils confess
And they screamed out, “
saying, “
Whenever the unclean spirits saw Him, they fell down before Him and screamed out, “You are the Son of God!”
Demons also were coming out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But He rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that He was the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).
But the evil spirit retorted, “I know and recognize and acknowledge Jesus, and I know about Paul, but as for you, who are you?”
Christ » Glorified » Described by the revelator
Again I looked, and this is what I saw: a white cloud, and sitting on the cloud was One like the Son of Man, with a crown of gold on His head and a sharp sickle [of swift judgment] in His hand.
And in the midst of the lampstands [One] like a Son of Man, clothed with a robe which reached to His feet and with a girdle of gold about His breast. His head and His hair were white like white wool, [as white] as snow, and His eyes [flashed] like a flame of fire. His feet glowed like burnished (bright) bronze as it is refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the sound of many waters. read more.
In His right hand He held seven stars, and from His mouth there came forth a sharp two-edged sword, and His face was like the sun shining in full power at midday.
After that I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse [appeared]! The One Who was riding it is called Faithful (Trustworthy, Loyal, Incorruptible, Steady) and True, and He passes judgment and wages war in righteousness (holiness, justice, and uprightness). His eyes [blaze] like a flame of fire, and on His head are many kingly crowns (diadems); and He has a title (name) inscribed which He alone knows or can understand.
Christ » Received » Receiving Christ
But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the right [the authority, the privilege] to become children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name—
Now as Jesus was returning [to Galilee], the people welcomed Him, for they had all been expecting Him.
Christ » Prescience of » General references to
After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said in fulfillment of the Scripture,
Now before the Passover Feast, Jesus knew that His hour had come [and it was time] for Him to leave this world and return to the Father. Having [greatly] loved His own who were in the world, He loved them [and continuously loves them with His perfect love] to the end (eternally).
For He knew who was going to betray Him; for that reason He said,
Then Jesus, knowing all that was about to happen to Him, went to them and asked,
Christ » His foreknowledge » General references to
After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said in fulfillment of the Scripture,
Now before the Passover Feast, Jesus knew that His hour had come [and it was time] for Him to leave this world and return to the Father. Having [greatly] loved His own who were in the world, He loved them [and continuously loves them with His perfect love] to the end (eternally).
For He knew who was going to betray Him; for that reason He said,
Then Jesus, knowing all that was about to happen to Him, went to them and asked,
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Divisions caused by
There was a lot of whispered discussion and murmuring among the crowds about Him. Some were saying, “He is a good man”; others said, “No, on the contrary, He misleads the people [giving them false ideas].”
Then some of the Pharisees said, “This Man [Jesus] is not from God, because He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a man who is a sinner (a non-observant Jew) do such signs and miracles?” So there was a difference of opinion among them.
A division [of opinion] occurred again among the Jews because of these words [of His].
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Attractive
Seeing Jesus from a distance, he ran up and bowed down before Him [in homage];
When Jesus had again crossed over in the boat to the other side [of the sea], a large crowd gathered around Him; and so He stayed by the seashore.
On the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met Him.
Christ » Opinions concerning » Divided, concerning Christ as his work
There was a lot of whispered discussion and murmuring among the crowds about Him. Some were saying, “He is a good man”; others said, “No, on the contrary, He misleads the people [giving them false ideas].”
Then some of the Pharisees said, “This Man [Jesus] is not from God, because He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a man who is a sinner (a non-observant Jew) do such signs and miracles?” So there was a difference of opinion among them.
A division [of opinion] occurred again among the Jews because of these words [of His].
Christ » Touched by others » Tried by his enemies
Pharisees came to Jesus to test Him [intending to trick Him into saying something wrong], and asked Him, “Is it lawful [according to Scripture] for a man to divorce his wife and send her away?”
They said this to test Him, hoping that they would have grounds for accusing Him. But Jesus stooped down and began writing on the ground with His finger.
And a certain lawyer [an expert in Mosaic Law] stood up to test Him, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
Christ » Touched by others » Brought healing to those who touched him
And behold, a woman who had suffered from a flow of blood for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His garment; For she kept saying to herself, If I only touch His garment, I shall be restored to health. Jesus turned around and, seeing her, He said, Take courage, daughter! Your faith has made you well. And at once the woman was restored to health.
for He had healed many, and as a result all who had diseases pressed around Him to touch Him.
And when they had crossed over to the other side, they went ashore at Gennesaret. And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent around into all the surrounding country and brought to Him all who were sick And begged Him to let them merely touch the fringe of His garment; and as many as touched it were perfectly restored.
All the people were trying to touch Him, because [healing] power was coming from Him and healing them all.
Christ » Fellowship with » Foreknowledge of
After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said in fulfillment of the Scripture,
Now before the Passover Feast, Jesus knew that His hour had come [and it was time] for Him to leave this world and return to the Father. Having [greatly] loved His own who were in the world, He loved them [and continuously loves them with His perfect love] to the end (eternally).
For He knew who was going to betray Him; for that reason He said,
Then Jesus, knowing all that was about to happen to Him, went to them and asked,
Christ » Saviour » Servant
Got up from supper, took off His garments, and taking a [servant's] towel, He fastened it around His waist. Then He poured water into the washbasin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the [servant's] towel with which He was girded.
but emptied Himself [without renouncing or diminishing His deity, but only temporarily giving up the outward expression of divine equality and His rightful dignity] by assuming the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men [He became completely human but was without sin, being fully God and fully man].
Christ » Sought » Examples of men seeking Christ
these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request, saying, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.”
When daybreak came, Jesus left [Simon Peter’s house] and went to a secluded place; and the crowds were searching for Him, and [they] came to Him and tried to keep Him from leaving them.
Zaccheus was trying to see who Jesus was, but he could not see
So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they boarded the small boats themselves and came to Capernaum looking for Jesus.
Christ » Sin-bearer » Bore the sins of many
Therefore, I will divide and give Him a portion with the great [kings and rulers],
And He shall divide the spoils with the mighty,
Because He [willingly] poured out His life to death,
And was counted among the transgressors;
Yet He Himself bore and took away the sin of many,
And interceded [with the Father] for the transgressors.
so Christ, having been offered once and once for all to bear [as a burden]
He personally carried our sins in His body on the
You know that He appeared [in visible form as a man] in order to take away sins; and in Him there is [absolutely] no sin [for He has neither the sin nature nor has He committed sin or acts worthy of blame].
Christ » For other titles relating to his divinity special marks of divinity » His authority
for He was teaching them as one who had authority [to teach entirely of His own volition], and not as their scribes [who relied on others to confirm their authority].
Jesus came up and said to them,
They were all so amazed that they debated and questioned each other, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits (demons), and they obey Him.”
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Authority of
for He was teaching them as one who had authority [to teach entirely of His own volition], and not as their scribes [who relied on others to confirm their authority].
Jesus came up and said to them,
They were all so amazed that they debated and questioned each other, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits (demons), and they obey Him.”
Christ » Opinions concerning » Our righteousness
and may be found in Him [believing and relying on Him], not having any righteousness of my own derived from [my obedience to] the Law and its rituals, but [possessing] that [genuine righteousness] which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith.
But it is from Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God [revealing His plan of salvation], and righteousness [making us acceptable to God], and sanctification [making us holy and setting us apart for God], and redemption [providing our ransom from the penalty for sin],
For Christ is the end of the law [it leads to Him and its purpose is fulfilled in Him], for [granting] righteousness to everyone who believes [in Him as Savior].
Christ » Fellowship with » Friendship of
Now Jesus loved and was concerned about Martha and her sister and Lazarus [and considered them dear friends].
Christ » Fellowship with » Friends of
Now Jesus loved and was concerned about Martha and her sister and Lazarus [and considered them dear friends].
Christ » Mediator » Mind of
Have this same attitude in yourselves which was in Christ Jesus [look to Him as your example in selfless humility],
For who has known the mind and purposes of the Lord, so as to instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ [to be guided by His thoughts and purposes].
Therefore, since
Christ » Private devotions of Christ » Public prayers of Christ
At that time Jesus said,
Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus was also baptized, and while He was praying, the [visible] heaven was opened,
When Jesus had spoken these things, He raised His eyes to heaven [in prayer] and said,
So they took away the stone. And Jesus raised His eyes [toward heaven] and said,
Christ » Vine name applied to » Wisdom of
But where shall Wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? Man knows not the price of it; neither is it found in the land of the living. The deep says, [Wisdom] is not in me; and the sea says, It is not with me. read more.
It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price of it. It cannot be valued in [terms of] the gold of Ophir, in the precious onyx or beryl, or the sapphire. Gold and glass cannot equal [Wisdom], nor can it be exchanged for jewels or vessels of fine gold. No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal; for the possession of Wisdom is even above rubies or pearls. The topaz of Ethiopia cannot compare with it, nor can it be valued in pure gold. From where then does Wisdom come? And where is the place of understanding? It is hidden from the eyes of all living, and knowledge of it is withheld from the birds of the heavens. Abaddon (the place of destruction) and Death say, We have [only] heard the report of it with our ears. God understands the way [to Wisdom] and He knows the place of it [Wisdom is with God alone]. For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. When He gave to the wind weight or pressure and allotted the waters by measure, When He made a decree for the rain and a way for the lightning of the thunder, Then He saw [Wisdom] and declared it; He established it, yes, and searched it out [for His own use, and He alone possesses it]. But to man He said, Behold, the reverential and worshipful fear of the Lord -- "that is Wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Happy (blessed, fortunate, enviable) is the man who finds skillful and godly Wisdom, and the man who gets understanding [drawing it forth from God's Word and life's experiences], For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, and the profit of it better than fine gold. Skillful and godly Wisdom is more precious than rubies; and nothing you can wish for is to be compared to her. read more.
Length of days is in her right hand, and in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are highways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who lay hold on her; and happy (blessed, fortunate, to be envied) is everyone who holds her fast. The Lord by skillful and godly Wisdom has founded the earth; by understanding He has established the heavens. By His knowledge the deeps were broken up, and the skies distill the dew. My son, let them not escape from your sight, but keep sound and godly Wisdom and discretion, And they will be life to your inner self, and a gracious ornament to your neck (your outer self). Then you will walk in your way securely and in confident trust, and you shall not dash your foot or stumble. When you lie down, you shall not be afraid; yes, you shall lie down, and your sleep shall be sweet.
Hear, my sons, the instruction of a father, and pay attention in order to gain and to know intelligent discernment, comprehension, and interpretation [of spiritual matters]. For I give you good doctrine [what is to be received]; do not forsake my teaching. When I [Solomon] was a son with my father [David], tender and the only son in the sight of my mother [Bathsheba], read more.
He taught me and said to me, Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments and live. Get skillful and godly Wisdom, get understanding (discernment, comprehension, and interpretation); do not forget and do not turn back from the words of my mouth. Forsake not [Wisdom], and she will keep, defend, and protect you; love her, and she will guard you. The beginning of Wisdom is: get Wisdom (skillful and godly Wisdom)! [For skillful and godly Wisdom is the principal thing.] And with all you have gotten, get understanding (discernment, comprehension, and interpretation). Prize Wisdom highly and exalt her, and she will exalt and promote you; she will bring you to honor when you embrace her. She shall give to your head a wreath of gracefulness; a crown of beauty and glory will she deliver to you. Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings, and the years of your life shall be many. I have taught you in the way of skillful and godly Wisdom [which is comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God]; I have led you in paths of uprightness. When you walk, your steps shall not be hampered [your path will be clear and open]; and when you run, you shall not stumble. Take firm hold of instruction, do not let go; guard her, for she is your life.
Christ » Touched by others » Transfigured
and we [actually] heard this voice made from heaven when we were together with Him on the holy mountain.
And His appearance changed dramatically in their presence; and His face shone [with heavenly glory, clear and bright] like the sun, and His clothing became as white as light.
Six days later, Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves. And He was transfigured (changed in form) before them [and began to shine brightly with divine and regal glory];
As He was praying, the appearance of His face became different [actually transformed], and His clothing became white and flashing with the brilliance of lightning.
Christ » Reproves » Some infallible proofs of
To these [men] He also showed Himself alive after His suffering [in Gethsemane and on the cross], by [a series of] many infallible proofs and unquestionable demonstrations, appearing to them over a period of forty days and talking to them about the things concerning the kingdom of God.
So they went and
After He said this, He showed them His hands and His side. When the disciples saw the Lord, they were filled with great joy.
Christ » Sufferings of » Teaching of
Anyone who runs on ahead and does not remain in the doctrine of Christ [that is, one who is not content with what He taught], does not have God; but the one who continues to remain in the teaching [of Christ does have God], he has both the Father and the Son.
When Jesus had finished [speaking] these words [on the mountain], the crowds were astonished and overwhelmed at His teaching;
And He taught them many things in parables, and in His teaching He said to them,
Jesus answered them by saying,
Christ » Disciples of » Names of
When they had entered the city, they went upstairs to the upper room where they were staying [indefinitely]; that is, Peter, and John and [his brother] James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew (Nathanael) and Matthew,
Now these are the names of the twelve
Simon, whom He also named Peter, and his brother Andrew; and [the brothers]
Christ » Miracles of » Feeding the five thousand
When evening came, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is an isolated place and the hour is already late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.”
Taking the five loaves and two fish, He looked up to heaven and said a blessing [of praise and thanksgiving to the Father]. Then He broke the loaves and [repeatedly] gave them to the disciples to set before the people; and He divided up the two fish among them all.
Now the day was ending, and the twelve [disciples] came and said to Him, “Send the crowd away, so that they may go into the surrounding villages and countryside and find lodging, and get provisions; because here we are in an isolated place.”
Jesus looked up and saw that a large crowd was coming toward Him, and He said to Philip,
Christ » Omnipotence of » Omniscience of
But Jesus, for His part, did not entrust Himself to them, because He knew all people [and understood the
Now we know that You know all things, and have no need for anyone to question You; because of this we believe [without any doubt] that you came from God.”
He said to him the third time,
They prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know all hearts [their thoughts, motives, desires], show us which one of these two You have chosen
Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Intrusion upon
Jesus got up and left there and went to the region of Tyre [and Sidon, the coastal area of Phoenicia]. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know about it; but it was impossible for Him to be hidden [from the public].
Simon [Peter] and his companions searched [everywhere, looking anxiously] for Him,
Then He came to a
Many [people] saw them leaving, and recognized them and ran there together on foot from all the [surrounding] cities, and got there ahead of them.
Christ » Compassion of » For the multitude
When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion and pity for them, because they were dispirited and distressed, like sheep without a shepherd.
When He went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and felt [profound] compassion for them and healed their sick.
Then Jesus called His disciples to Him, and said,
Christ » Priesthood of » Exaltation
Now the main point of what we have to say is this: we have such a High Priest, [the Christ] who is seated [in the place of honor] at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty (God) in heaven,
But when Christ appeared as a High Priest of the good things to come [that is, true spiritual worship], He entered through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not a part of this [material] creation.
and since we have a great and wonderful Priest [Who rules] over the house of God,
Christ » Divinity » Liberator
For the law of the Spirit of life [which is] in Christ Jesus [the law of our new being] has set you free from the law of sin and of death.
It was for this freedom that Christ set us free [completely liberating us]; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery [which you once removed].
And [at another time] Jesus was casting out a demon, and it was [controlling a man so as to make him] mute; when the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke. And the crowds were awed.
Christ » Sake, for his » Loss of reputation
For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves [merely] as your bond-servants for Jesus’ sake.
We are [regarded as] fools for Christ, but you are so wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are highly esteemed, but we are dishonored.
Christ » Humility of » Immanuel
“Then it will
Reaching even to the neck [of which Jerusalem is the head],
And its outstretched wings (the armies of Assyria) will fill the width of Your land, O Immanuel.
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Listen carefully, the
“Behold, the
Christ » Reproves » Reviled
Those who passed by were hurling abuse at Him and jeering at Him, wagging their heads [in scorn and ridicule],
Let the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), the King of Israel, now come down from the cross, so that we may see and believe and trust [in Him]!” Those who were crucified with Him were also insulting Him.
One of the criminals who had been hanged [on a cross beside Him] kept hurling abuse at Him, saying, “Are You not the Christ? Save Yourself and us [from death]!”
Christ » Miracles of » Walking on the sea
And in the fourth watch of the night (3:00-6:00 a.m.) Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.
But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost, and cried out [in horror];
Then, when they had rowed
Christ » Miracles of » Lunatic child
On the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met Him.
When they approached the crowd, a man came up to Jesus, kneeling before Him and saying,
After screaming out and throwing him into a terrible convulsion, it came out. The boy looked so much like a corpse [so still and pale] that many [of the spectators] said, “He is dead!”
Christ » Christ's Dominion » Over nature
They were all so amazed that they debated and questioned each other, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits (demons), and they obey Him.”
The men wondered in amazement, saying, “What kind of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?”
The Father loves the Son and has given and entrusted all things into His hand.
Christ » Miracles of » Peter's mother-in-law healed
When Jesus went into Peter’s house [in Capernaum], He saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying sick in bed with a fever.
Jesus went to her, and taking her by the hand, raised her up; and the fever left her, and she began to serve them [as her guests].
Then Jesus got up and left the synagogue and went to Simon’s (Peter’s) house. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked Him to help her.
Christ » Miracles of » Raising of jairus' daughter
While He was saying these things to them, a ruler (synagogue official) entered [the house] and kneeled down and worshiped Him, saying, “My daughter has just now died; but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will live.”
The little girl immediately got up and began to walk, for she was twelve years old. And immediately they [who witnessed the child’s resurrection] were overcome with great wonder and utter amazement.
Now a man named Jairus, a synagogue official, came [to Him]; and he fell at Jesus’ feet and began begging Him to come to his house;
Christ » Miracles of » Tempest stilled
He said to them,
They came to Jesus and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are about to die!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging, violent waves, and they ceased, and it became calm [a perfect peacefulness].
And He got up and [sternly] rebuked the wind and said to the sea,
Christ » Miracles of » Issue of blood
Then a woman who had suffered from a hemorrhage for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the [tassel] fringe of His outer robe;
And a woman who had [suffered from] a hemorrhage for twelve years
Christ » Glory of » Possessed before the foundation of the world
Yet Jesus has been considered worthy of much greater glory and honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has more honor than the house.
Christ » Reproves » Of Christ announced by angels
He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said [He would]. Come! See the place where He was lying.
And he said to them, “Do not be amazed; you are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen; He is not here. See, [here is] the place where they laid Him.
He is not here, but has risen. Remember how He told you, while He was still in Galilee,
Christ » Rejected » The people of nazareth
Is this not the carpenter,
When they heard these things, all the people in the synagogue were filled with rage. And rising up, they pushed and drove Him out of the town, and [laying hold of Him] they led Him to the [projecting] upper part of the hill on which their town was built, that they might hurl Him headlong down [over the cliff].
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Baptized
Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus was also baptized, and while He was praying, the [visible] heaven was opened,
Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan [River], to be baptized by him.
In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
Christ » Vine name applied to » Recognized by believers
Christ » Miracles of » Demoniacs of gadara
When He arrived at the other side in the country of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men coming out of the tombs met Him. They were so extremely fierce and violent that no one could pass by that way.
Christ » Miracles of » Cleansing the leper
Jesus reached out His hand and touched him, saying,
Moved with compassion [for his suffering], Jesus reached out with His hand and touched him, and said to him,
And Jesus reached out His hand and touched him, saying,
Christ » Miracles of » Withered hand
A man was there whose hand was withered. And they asked Jesus, “Is it lawful and permissible to heal on the Sabbath?”—they asked this so that they might accuse Him and bring charges into court.
Again Jesus went into a synagogue; and a man was there whose hand was
On another Sabbath He went into the synagogue and taught, and a man was present whose right hand was withered.
Christ » Grace of » Sufficient for all human needs
but He has said to me,
Yet grace [God’s undeserved favor] was given to each one of us [not indiscriminately, but in different ways] in proportion to the measure of Christ’s [rich and abundant] gift.
Christ » Touched by others » Truth, the
Jesus said to him,
So Pilate said to Him, “Then You are a King?” Jesus answered,
And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception).
Christ » Miracles of » Paralytic
They brought to Him a man who was paralyzed, lying on a stretcher. Seeing their [active] faith [springing from confidence in Him], Jesus said to the paralytic,
Then they came, bringing to Him a paralyzed man, who was being carried by four men.
Some men came carrying on a stretcher a man who was paralyzed, and they tried to bring him in and lay him down in front of Jesus.
Christ » Rejected » The jewish nation
He came to that which was His own [that which belonged to Him—His world, His creation, His possession], and those who were His own [people—the Jewish nation] did not receive and welcome Him.
Christ » Appearing to his disciples other references to cures by » Also
When He went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and felt [profound] compassion for them and healed their sick.
And Jesus went on from there and passed along the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Then He went up into the hills and kept sitting there. And a great multitude came to Him, bringing with them the lame, the maimed, the blind, the dumb, and many others, and they put them down at His feet; and He cured them, So that the crowd was amazed when they saw the dumb speaking, the maimed made whole, the lame walking, and the blind seeing; and they recognized and praised and thanked and glorified the God of Israel.
Christ » Salvation through » His blood avails
Therefore, since we have now been justified [declared free of the guilt of sin] by His blood, [how much more certain is it that] we will be saved from the
For God has not destined us to [incur His] wrath [that is, He did not select us to condemn us], but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Christ » Grace of » The source of power
So you, my son, be strong [constantly strengthened] and empowered in the grace that is [to be found only] in Christ Jesus.
The grace of the Lord Jesus (the Christ, the Messiah) be with all [the saints—all believers, those set apart for God]. Amen.
Christ » Jesus Christ, Love Of » Sacrificial
I have been crucified with Christ [that is, in Him I have shared His crucifixion]; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body I live by faith [by adhering to, relying on, and completely trusting] in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.
and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To paul at his conversion
And Saul said, “Who are You, Lord?” And He answered,
and last of all, as to one
Christ » Shepherd general references to » Crowing the faithful
And when the Chief Shepherd (Christ) appears, you will receive the [conqueror’s] unfading crown of glory.
for the Lamb who is in the center of the throne will be their Shepherd, and He will guide them to springs of the waters of life; and God will wipe every tear from their eyes [giving them eternal comfort].”
Christ » Glory of » Shared by his believers
Jesus said to them,
Christ » Touch of secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The reassuring touch
But Jesus came and touched them and said,
Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes; and immediately they regained their sight and followed Him [as His disciples].
Christ » Conqueror of death » Three times he entered the realms of death, and rescued victims
And He went forward and touched the funeral bier, and the pallbearers stood still. And He said, Young man, I say to you, arise [ from death]! And the man [who was] dead sat up and began to speak. And [Jesus] gave him [back] to his mother.
When He had said this, He shouted with a loud voice, Lazarus, come out! And out walked the man who had been dead, his hands and feet wrapped in burial cloths (linen strips), and with a [burial] napkin bound around his face. Jesus said to them, Free him of the burial wrappings and let him go.
Christ » Rejected » The gergesenes
Jesus asked them,
And the whole city came out to meet Jesus; and as soon as they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their region.
Christ » Reproves » To those who criticised mary
So Jesus said,
Christ » Life, the » Death abolished
but now [that extraordinary purpose and grace] has been fully disclosed and realized by us through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus who [through His incarnation and earthly ministry] abolished death [making it null and void] and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,
and the Life [an aspect of His being] was manifested, and we have seen [it as eyewitnesses] and testify and declare to you [the Life], the eternal Life who was [already existing] with the Father and was [actually] made visible to us [His followers]—
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Divine
If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine and teaching which is in agreement with godliness (personal integrity, upright behavior),
Christ » Priesthood of » Human as well as divine
Therefore,
Therefore, it was essential that He had to be made like His brothers (mankind) in every respect, so that He might [by experience] become a merciful and faithful High Priest in things related to God, to make atonement (propitiation) for the people’s sins [thereby wiping away the sin, satisfying divine justice, and providing a way of reconciliation between God and mankind].
Christ » Christ's Dominion » Eternal
For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father [of Eternity], Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from the [latter] time forth, even forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
“And to Him (the Messiah) was given dominion (supreme authority),
Glory and a kingdom,
That all the peoples, nations, and speakers of every language
Should serve and worship Him.
His dominion is an everlasting dominion
Which will not pass away;
And His kingdom is one
Which will not be destroyed.
Christ » Miracles of » Blind men
Then they came to Jericho. And as He was leaving Jericho with His disciples and a large crowd, a blind beggar, Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting beside the road [as was his custom].
As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, screaming loudly, “Have mercy and compassion on us,
And two blind men were sitting by the road, and when they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David (Messiah)!”
Christ » Miracles of » Demoniac
Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed him, so that the mute man both spoke and saw.
While they were going away, a mute, demon-possessed man was brought to Jesus.
And [at another time] Jesus was casting out a demon, and it was [controlling a man so as to make him] mute; when the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke. And the crowds were awed.
Christ » Silent of Christ » Before pilate
But Jesus did not reply to him, not even to a single accusation, so that the governor was greatly astonished.
Christ » Silent of Christ » Foretold
He was oppressed and He was afflicted,
Yet He did not open His mouth [to complain or defend Himself];
Like a lamb that is led to the slaughter,
And like a sheep that is silent before her shearers,
So He did not open His mouth.
“He will not call out or shout aloud,
Nor make His voice heard in the street.
Christ » Miracles of » Daughter of syrophenician
Instead, after hearing about Him, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit immediately came and fell at His feet.
And a
Christ » Miracles of » Feeding the four thousand
Then Jesus called His disciples to Him, and said,
And the people ate and were satisfied; and they picked up seven large baskets full of the broken pieces that were left over.
Christ » Indwelling » Demonstrates to the world Christ's mission
If Christ lives in you, though your [natural] body is dead because of sin, your spirit is alive because of righteousness [which He provides].
Christ » Power of » Demonstrated by his resurrection
and [as to His divine nature] according to the Spirit of holiness was openly designated to be the Son of God with power [in a triumphant and miraculous way] by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.
The Son is the radiance and only expression of the glory of [our awesome] God [reflecting God’s
Christ » Nazarene » Nazarene
For we have found this man to be a public menace and one who
and went and settled in a city called Nazareth. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophets: “He shall be called a
Christ » Names of » God
A voice of one is calling out,
“Clear the way for the Lord in the wilderness [remove the obstacles];
Make straight and smooth in the desert a highway for our God.
Christ » Touch of secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The touch upon childhood
People were bringing children to Him so that He would touch and bless them, but the disciples reprimanded them and discouraged them [from coming].
And He took the children [one by one] in His arms and
Christ » Conqueror of death » Will completely destroy death at last
For [Christ] must be King and reign until He has put all [His] enemies under His feet. The last enemy to be subdued and abolished is death.
Christ » Conqueror of death » Foretold by the prophets
He will swallow up death [and abolish it] for all time.
And the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces,
And He will take away the disgrace of His people from all the earth;
For the Lord has spoken.
‘For You will not forsake me and abandon my soul to Hades (the realm of the dead),
Nor let Your Holy One undergo decay [after death].
Christ » Names of » Messiah
So you are to know and understand that from the issuance of the command to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until [the coming of] the Messiah (the Anointed One), the Prince, there will be seven weeks [of years] and sixty-two weeks [of years]; it will be built again, with [a city] plaza and moat, even in times of trouble.
He first looked for and found his own brother Simon and told him, “We have found the
Christ » Reproves » To the disciples powerless to heal the demoniac
Then Jesus said to them,
Jesus answered,
Christ » Compassion of » For the bereaved
When the Lord saw her, He felt [great] compassion for her, and said to her,
Christ » Miracles of » Centurion's servant
As Jesus went into Capernaum, a
Now a [Roman]
Christ » Miracles of » His resurrection
He is not here, but has risen. Remember how He told you, while He was still in Galilee,
Christ » Names of » Prophet
He asked,
Moses said, ‘The Lord God will raise up for you a Prophet
Christ » Defamed » Accused of being possessed with devils
Many of them said, “He has a demon and He is mad [insane—He raves and rambles]. Why listen to Him?”
The crowd answered, “You have a demon [You are out of Your mind]! Who wants to kill You?”
Christ » Touch of secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The liberating touch
Jesus, taking him aside by himself, away from the crowd, put His fingers into the man’s ears, and after spitting, He touched the man’s tongue [with the saliva];
And his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he began speaking plainly.
Christ » Salvation through » Only through Christ
And He has raised up a
In the house of David His servant—
Christ » Miracles of » Demoniac in the synagogue
The unclean spirit threw the man into convulsions, and screeching with a loud voice, came out of him.
But Jesus rebuked him, saying,
Christ » Precious » The fairest among ten thousand
(The Shulammite Bride)
“My beloved is exquisitely handsome and ruddy,
Outstanding among ten thousand.
Christ » Grace of » Exhibited in childhood
And the Child continued to grow and become strong [in spirit], filled with wisdom; and the grace (favor, spiritual blessing) of God was upon Him.
For the Law was given through Moses, but grace [the unearned, undeserved favor of God] and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Christ » Names of » Rose of sharon
The lily of the valleys [that grows in deep places].”
Christ » Life, the » Radiant life
In Him was life [and the power to bestow life], and the life was the Light of men.
Christ » Names of » Adam
So it is written [in Scripture], “The first man, Adam, became a living soul (an individual);” the last Adam (Christ) became a life-giving spirit [restoring the dead to life].
Christ » Jesus Christ, Love Of » Constraining
For the love of Christ controls and compels us, because we have concluded this, that One died for all, therefore all died;
Christ » Indispensable absolutely indispensable » The only foundation
for no one can lay a foundation other than the one which is [already] laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To five hundred brethren
After that He appeared to more than five hundred brothers and sisters at one time, the majority of whom are still alive, but some have fallen asleep [in death].
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To james
Christ » Conqueror of death » Submitted to the stroke of death for our sins
and that He was buried, and that He was [bodily] raised on the third day according to [that which] the Scriptures [foretold],
Christ » Abiding in » New life
Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life].
Christ » Precious » The only foundation
for no one can lay a foundation other than the one which is [already] laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Christ » Cross of » Preached
For Christ did not send me [as an apostle] to baptize, but [commissioned and empowered me] to preach the good news [of salvation]—not with clever and eloquent speech [as an orator], so that the cross of Christ would not be
Christ » Names of » Rock
and all [of them] drank the same
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection
Christ » Fellowship with » Believers called to
God is faithful [He is reliable, trustworthy and ever true to His promise—He can be depended on], and through Him you were called into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Christ » Indwelling » Obtained by faith
May Christ through your faith [actually] dwell (settle down, abide, make His permanent home) in your hearts! May you be rooted deep in love and founded securely on love, That you may have the power and be strong to apprehend and grasp with all the saints [God's devoted people, the experience of that love] what is the breadth and length and height and depth [of it]; [That you may really come] to know [practically, through experience for yourselves] the love of Christ, which far surpasses mere knowledge [without experience]; that you may be filled [through all your being] unto all the fullness of God [may have the richest measure of the divine Presence, and become a body wholly filled and flooded with God Himself]!
Christ » Grace of » Manifested in self-sacrifice
For you are recognizing [more clearly] the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [His astonishing kindness, His generosity, His gracious favor], that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich (abundantly blessed).
Christ » Grace of » Bestowed upon sinful men
I give thanks to Him Who has granted me [the needed] strength and made me able [for this], Christ Jesus our Lord, because He has judged and counted me faithful and trustworthy, appointing me to [this stewardship of] the ministry. Though I formerly blasphemed and persecuted and was shamefully and outrageously and aggressively insulting [to Him], nevertheless, I obtained mercy because I had acted out of ignorance in unbelief.
Christ » Names of » Image of God
among them the god of this world [Satan] has blinded the minds of the unbelieving to prevent them from seeing the illuminating light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
Christ » Names of » Root of david
Christ » Names of » Morning star
Christ » Silent of Christ » Before the high priest
And the high priest stood up and said, Have You no answer to make? What about this that these men testify against You? But Jesus kept silent. And the high priest said to Him, I call upon you to swear by the living God, and tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God.
Christ » Cross of » Enemies of
For there are many, of whom I have often told you, and now tell you even with tears, who live as enemies of the cross of Christ [rejecting and opposing His way of salvation],
Christ » Feet, at his » A reverent worshipper
When I saw Him, I fell at His feet as though dead. And He placed His right hand on me and said,
Christ » Touch of secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The illuminating touch
Then He touched their eyes, saying, According to your faith and trust and reliance [on the power invested in Me] be it done to you; And their eyes were opened. And Jesus earnestly and sternly charged them, See that you let no one know about this.
Christ » Fellowship with » Spiritual receptivity the condition of
Christ » Names of » Beginning of the creation of God
Christ » Names of » Amen
Christ » Vine name applied to » Entreating entrance at the heart's door
Christ » Vine name applied to » Mighty
His feet were like burnished [white-hot] bronze, refined in a furnace, and His voice was [powerful] like the sound of many waters.
Christ » Conqueror of death » Carries the keys of the grave in his girdle
Christ » Priesthood of » Sympathetic
Inasmuch then as we have a great High Priest Who has [already] ascended and passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession [of faith in Him]. For we do not have a High Priest Who is unable to understand and sympathize and have a shared feeling with our weaknesses and infirmities and liability to the assaults of temptation, but One Who has been tempted in every respect as we are, yet without sinning.
Christ » Abiding in » Robe of righteousness
and may be found in Him [believing and relying on Him], not having any righteousness of my own derived from [my obedience to] the Law and its rituals, but [possessing] that [genuine righteousness] which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith.
Christ » Indwelling » A glorious mystery
God [in His eternal plan] chose to make known to them how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in and among you, the hope and guarantee of [realizing the] glory.
Christ » Indwelling » Possible to all
Christ » Precious » Paul's estimate of
But more than that, I count everything as loss compared to the priceless privilege and supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord [and of growing more deeply and thoroughly acquainted with Him—a joy unequaled]. For His sake I have lost everything, and I consider it all garbage, so that I may gain Christ,
Christ » Cross of » Old testament ordinances abolished by
having canceled out the
Christ » Glory of » Ascribed by the heavenly host
saying in a loud voice,
Christ » Names of » First and last
When I saw Him, I fell at His feet as though dead. And He placed His right hand on me and said,
Christ » Cross of » Peace made by
and through [the intervention of] the Son to reconcile all things to Himself, making peace [with believers] through the blood of His cross; through Him, [I say,] whether things on earth or things in heaven.
Christ » Names of » Lamb
All the inhabitants of the earth will fall down and worship him, everyone whose name has not been written since the foundation of the world in the Book of Life of the Lamb who has been slain [as a willing sacrifice].
Christ » Names of » King of kings
which He will bring about in His own time—He who is the blessed and only Sovereign [the absolute Ruler], the King of those who reign as kings and Lord of those who rule as lords,
Christ » Names of » Lord of lords
which He will bring about in His own time—He who is the blessed and only Sovereign [the absolute Ruler], the King of those who reign as kings and Lord of those who rule as lords,
Christ » Christ's Dominion » Over the church
And He
Christ » Names of » Head of the church
And He
Christ » Inseparable believers constantly » No power can dissever
For I am persuaded beyond doubt (am sure) that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities, nor things impending and threatening nor things to come, nor powers, Nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Access to God
Christ » Christ's Dominion » Universal
I will cut off the [war] chariot from Ephraim
And the [war] horse from Jerusalem,
And the bow of war will be cut off.
And He will speak [words of] peace to the nations,
And His dominion shall be from sea to sea [absolutely endless],
And from the River [Euphrates] to the ends of the earth.
Christ » Indwelling » The old life dies that the new may live
I have been crucified with Christ [that is, in Him I have shared His crucifixion]; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body I live by faith [by adhering to, relying on, and completely trusting] in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.
Christ » Cross of » Reconciliation through
And [that He] might reconcile them both [Jew and Gentile, united] in one body to God through the cross, thereby putting to death the hostility.
Christ » Names of » King of the ages
Now to the King of the ages [eternal], immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
Christ » Names of » Faithful witness
and from Jesus Christ, the
Christ » Names of » Prince of kings
and from Jesus Christ, the
Christ » Names of » First begotten
and from Jesus Christ, the
Christ » Cross of » Gloried in
But far be it from me to boast [in anything or anyone], except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
Christ » Names of » The Almighty
Christ » Feet, at his » Unfortunate sufferers
And great crowds came to Him, bringing with them the lame, crippled, blind, mute, and many others, and they put them down at His feet; and He healed them.
Christ » Private devotions of Christ » In the garden of gethsemane
And He withdrew from them about a stone's throw and knelt down and prayed, Saying, Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but [ always] Yours be done.
Christ » Fellowship with » Found in spiritual assemblies
Christ » Gifts of » Keys of the kingdom
Christ » Gifts of » Rest
Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » He must go to jerusalem to suffer
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Sorrow
And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee [James and John], He began to be grieved and greatly distressed.
Christ » Inseparable believers constantly » Accompanied by his presence
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To eleven disciples in galilee
And when they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted [that it was really He].
Christ » Shepherd general references to » Risen
Now may the God of peace [the source of serenity and spiritual well-being] who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood that sealed and ratified the eternal covenant,
Christ » Words of characteristics of » The abiding comforter
If you [really] love Me, you will keep (obey) My commands. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may remain with you forever -- "
Christ » His farewell prayer joh 17 » Before the agony of the cross
And after going a little farther, He fell face down and prayed, saying,
Christ » Confessing, example of » Peter
Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), the Son of the living God.”
Christ » Conqueror of death » Defied death to hold him
For this [reason] the Father loves Me, because I lay down My [own] life -- "to take it back again. No one takes it away from Me. On the contrary, I lay it down voluntarily. [I put it from Myself.] I am authorized and have power to lay it down (to resign it) and I am authorized and have power to take it back again. These are the instructions (orders) which I have received [as My charge] from My Father.
Christ » Commendation by » The syrophenician woman
Then Jesus answered her,
Christ » Faith in, great » The syrophenician woman
Then Jesus answered her,
Christ » Faith in, great » The diseased
and they begged Him to let them merely touch the fringe of His robe; and all who touched it were perfectly restored.
Christ » Sake, for his » Renunciation of worldly treasures
Christ » Compassion of » For the unfortunate
Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes; and immediately they regained their sight and followed Him [as His disciples].
Christ » Compassion of » For jerusalem
Christ » Sake, for his » Loss of life
Christ » Sake, for his » Hatred
Christ » Miracles of » Cursing the fig tree
Seeing a lone fig tree at the roadside, He went to it and found nothing but leaves on it; and He said to it,
Christ » Miracles of » Tribute money
When they arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the
Christ » Spirit of » Burden-bearing
Carry one another’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the requirements of the law of Christ [that is, the law of Christian love].
Christ » Spirit of » Meek and lowly
Christ » Spirit of » Loving
and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
Christ » Precious » A jewel beyond compare
Christ » Glory of » Manifested at his second coming
Christ » Names of » Jesus of nazareth
And the crowds were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee.”
Christ » Names of » Beloved son
“Behold, My Servant whom I have chosen;
My Beloved in whom My soul is well-pleased;
I will put My Spirit upon Him,
And He will proclaim justice to the nations.
Christ » Names of » Mediator
For there is [only] one God, and [only] one Mediator between God and mankind, the Man Christ Jesus,
Christ » Power of » Infinite
Jesus came up and said to them,
Christ » Names of » King
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion!
Shout aloud, O Daughter of Jerusalem!
Behold, your King (Messianic King) is coming to you;
He is righteous and endowed with salvation,
Upon a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Christ » Defamed » Accused of gluttony and intemperance
Christ » Defamed » Accused of blasphemy
Then the high priest tore his
Christ » Feet, at his » An afflicted father
Then one of the rulers of the synagogue came up, Jairus by name; and seeing Him, he prostrated himself at His feet And begged Him earnestly, saying, My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay Your hands on her, so that she may be healed and live.
Christ » Feet, at his » A sinful woman
And behold, a woman of the town who was an especially wicked sinner, when she learned that He was reclining at table in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment (perfume). And standing behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with [her] tears; and she wiped them with the hair of her head and kissed His feet [affectionately] and anointed them with the ointment (perfume).
Christ » Touch of secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The quieting touch
He touched her hand and the fever left her; and she got up and served Him.
Christ » Private devotions of Christ » Solitary communion
But so much the more the news spread abroad concerning Him, and great crowds kept coming together to hear [Him] and to be healed by Him of their infirmities. But He Himself withdrew [in retirement] to the wilderness (desert) and prayed.
Christ » Private devotions of Christ » Evening prayer
And after He had taken leave of them, He went off into the hills to pray. Now when evening had come, the boat was out in the middle of the lake, and He was by Himself on the land.
Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Salvation through
Therefore He is able also to save forever (completely, perfectly, for eternity) those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede and intervene on their behalf [with God].
Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For sinners
Therefore, I will divide and give Him a portion with the great [kings and rulers],
And He shall divide the spoils with the mighty,
Because He [willingly] poured out His life to death,
And was counted among the transgressors;
Yet He Himself bore and took away the sin of many,
And interceded [with the Father] for the transgressors.
Christ » Indispensable absolutely indispensable » The only source of truth
Jesus said to the Twelve, Will you also go away? [And do you too desire to leave Me?] Simon Peter answered, Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words (the message) of eternal life.
Christ » Indispensable absolutely indispensable » The only intercessor
He saw that there was no man,
And was amazed that there was no one to intercede [on behalf of truth and right];
Therefore His own arm brought salvation to Him,
And His own righteousness sustained Him.
Christ » Indispensable absolutely indispensable » The only remedy
And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert [on a pole], so must [so it is necessary that] the Son of Man be lifted up [on the cross], In order that everyone who believes in Him [who cleaves to Him, trusts Him, and relies on Him] may not perish, but have eternal life and [actually] live forever!
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To the other women
And as they went, suddenly, Jesus met them, saying,
Christ » Shepherd general references to » Welcoming the wanderers
For you were continually wandering like [so many] sheep, but now you have come back to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.
Christ » Shepherd general references to » Providing
The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack. He makes me lie down in [fresh, tender] green pastures; He leads me beside the still and restful waters.
Christ » Shepherd general references to » Tender
He will protect His flock like a shepherd,
He will gather the lambs in His arm,
He will carry them in His bosom;
He will gently and carefully lead those nursing their young.
Christ » Conqueror of death » Will call all men from death's domain
Do not be surprised and wonder at this, for the time is coming when all those who are in the tombs shall hear His voice, And they shall come out -- "those who have practiced doing good [will come out] to the resurrection of [new] life, and those who have done evil will be raised for judgment [raised to meet their sentence].
Christ » Salvation through » At his coming
so Christ, having been offered once and once for all to bear [as a burden]
Christ » Faith in, great » The centurion
When Jesus heard this, He was amazed and said to those who were following Him,
Christ » Faith in, great » The blind man
When He went into the house, the blind men came up to Him, and Jesus said to them,
Christ » Faith in, great » The ruler
While He was saying these things to them, a ruler (synagogue official) entered [the house] and kneeled down and worshiped Him, saying, “My daughter has just now died; but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will live.”
Christ » Sake, for his » Persecution
Christ » Priesthood of » Eternal
where Jesus has entered [in advance] as a forerunner for us, having become a High Priest forever according to the order of
Christ » Priesthood of » Sinless
It was fitting for us to have such a High Priest [perfectly adapted to our needs], holy, blameless, unstained [by sin], separated from sinners and exalted higher than the heavens;
Christ » Christ's Dominion » Over heavenly powers
who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God [that is, the place of honor and authority], with [all] angels and authorities and powers made subservient to Him.
Christ » Miracles of » Lazarus raised
Now a certain man named Lazarus was ill. He was of Bethany, the village where Mary and her sister Martha lived. This Mary was the one who anointed the Lord with perfume and wiped His feet with her hair. It was her brother Lazarus who was [now] sick. So the sisters sent to Him, saying, Lord, he whom You love [so well] is sick. read more.
When Jesus received the message, He said, This sickness is not to end in death; but [on the contrary] it is to honor God and to promote His glory, that the Son of God may be glorified through (by) it. Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. [They were His dear friends, and He held them in loving esteem.] Therefore [even] when He heard that Lazarus was sick, He still stayed two days longer in the same place where He was. Then after that interval He said to His disciples, Let us go back again to Judea. The disciples said to Him, Rabbi, the Jews only recently were intending and trying to stone You, and are You [thinking of] going back there again? Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? Anyone who walks about in the daytime does not stumble, because he sees [by] the light of this world. But if anyone walks about in the night, he does stumble, because there is no light in him [the light is lacking to him]. He said these things, and then added, Our friend Lazarus is at rest and sleeping; but I am going there that I may awaken him out of his sleep. The disciples answered, Lord, if he is sleeping, he will recover. However, Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that He referred to falling into a refreshing and natural sleep. So then Jesus told them plainly, Lazarus is dead, And for your sake I am glad that I was not there; it will help you to believe (to trust and rely on Me). However, let us go to him. Then Thomas, who was called the Twin, said to his fellow disciples, Let us go too, that we may die [be killed] along with Him. So when Jesus arrived, He found that he [Lazarus] had already been in the tomb four days. Bethany was near Jerusalem, only about two miles away, And a considerable number of the Jews had gone out to see Martha and Mary to console them concerning their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went to meet Him, while Mary remained sitting in the house. Martha then said to Jesus, Master, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. And even now I know that whatever You ask from God, He will grant it to You. Jesus said to her, Your brother shall rise again. Martha replied, I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day. Jesus said to her, I am [Myself] the Resurrection and the Life. Whoever believes in (adheres to, trusts in, and relies on) Me, although he may die, yet he shall live; And whoever continues to live and believes in (has faith in, cleaves to, and relies on) Me shall never [actually] die at all. Do you believe this? She said to Him, Yes, Lord, I have believed [I do believe] that You are the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One), the Son of God, [even He] Who was to come into the world. [It is for Your coming that the world has waited.] After she had said this, she went back and called her sister Mary, privately whispering to her, The Teacher is close at hand and is asking for you. When she heard this, she sprang up quickly and went to Him. Now Jesus had not yet entered the village, but was still at the same spot where Martha had met Him. When the Jews who were sitting with her in the house and consoling her saw how hastily Mary had arisen and gone out, they followed her, supposing that she was going to the tomb to pour out her grief there. When Mary came to the place where Jesus was and saw Him, she dropped down at His feet, saying to Him, Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. When Jesus saw her sobbing, and the Jews who came with her [also] sobbing, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. [He chafed in spirit and sighed and was disturbed.] And He said, Where have you laid him? They said to Him, Lord, come and see. Jesus wept. The Jews said, See how [tenderly] He loved him! But some of them said, Could not He Who opened a blind man's eyes have prevented this man from dying? Now Jesus, again sighing repeatedly and deeply disquieted, approached the tomb. It was a cave (a hole in the rock), and a boulder lay against [the entrance to close] it. Jesus said, Take away the stone. Martha, the sister of the dead man, exclaimed, But Lord, by this time he [is decaying and] throws off an offensive odor, for he has been dead four days! Jesus said to her, Did I not tell you and promise you that if you would believe and rely on Me, you would see the glory of God? So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. Yes, I know You always hear and listen to Me, but I have said this on account of and for the benefit of the people standing around, so that they may believe that You did send Me [that You have made Me Your Messenger]. When He had said this, He shouted with a loud voice, Lazarus, come out! And out walked the man who had been dead, his hands and feet wrapped in burial cloths (linen strips), and with a [burial] napkin bound around his face. Jesus said to them, Free him of the burial wrappings and let him go.
Christ » Spirit of » Longsuffering
But He turned and rebuked and severely censured them. He said, You do not know of what sort of spirit you are, For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them [from the penalty of eternal death]. And they journeyed on to another village.
Christ » Spirit of » Compassionate
When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion and pity for them, because they were dispirited and distressed, like sheep without a shepherd.
Christ » Spirit of » Tender
He will protect His flock like a shepherd,
He will gather the lambs in His arm,
He will carry them in His bosom;
He will gently and carefully lead those nursing their young.
Christ » Guest, a » In the home of matthew
Then as Jesus was reclining at the table in Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and
Christ » Names of » Seed of woman
“And I will put enmity (open hostility)
Between you and the woman,
And between your seed (offspring) and her
He shall [fatally] bruise your head,
And you shall [only] bruise His heel.”
Christ » Names of » Corner-stone
Christ » Names of » Forerunner
where Jesus has entered [in advance] as a forerunner for us, having become a High Priest forever according to the order of
Christ » Names of » Mighty one
“You will suck the milk of the [Gentile] nations
And suck the breast (abundance) of kings;
Then you will recognize and know that I, the Lord, am your Savior
And your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.
Christ » Names of » Son of God
He remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet [Hosea]: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.”
Christ » Names of » Son of man
Jesus replied to him,
Christ » Names of » deliverer
and so [at that time] all Israel [that is, all Jews who have a personal faith in Jesus as Messiah] will be saved; just as it is written [in Scripture],
He will remove ungodliness from Jacob.”
Christ » Names of » Lawgiver
For the Lord is our Judge,
The Lord is our Ruler,
The Lord is our King;
He will save us.
Christ » Names of » Nazarene
and went and settled in a city called Nazareth. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophets: “He shall be called a
Christ » Names of » Jesus
She will give birth to a Son, and you shall name Him Jesus (The Lord is salvation), for He will
Christ » Defamed » Accused of keeping bad company
When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, “Why does your Master eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
Christ » Joy of » Sustained him at the cross
[looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross,
Christ » Touch of secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The cleansing touch
Jesus reached out His hand and touched him, saying,
Christ » Jesus Christ, Love Of » Manifested by his death
By this we know [and have come to understand the depth and essence of His precious] love: that He [willingly] laid down His life for us [because He loved us]. And we ought to lay down our lives for the believers.
Christ » Jesus Christ, Love Of » Inseparable
Who shall ever separate us from the love of
Christ » Names of » Witness
“Listen carefully, I have appointed
A leader and commander to the peoples.
Christ » Names of » Leader
“Listen carefully, I have appointed
A leader and commander to the peoples.
Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Our acceptance depends upon
Who is the one who condemns us? Christ Jesus is the One who died [to pay our penalty], and more than that, who was raised [from the dead], and who is at the right hand of God interceding [with the Father] for us.
Christ » Salvation through » For the obedient
And having been made perfect [uniquely equipped and prepared as Savior and retaining His integrity amid opposition], He became the source of eternal salvation [an eternal inheritance] to all those who obey Him,
Christ » Faith in, great » The leper
And a leper came up to Him and bowed down before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You are able to make me clean (well).”
Christ » Priesthood of » Divinely appointed
So too Christ did not glorify Himself so as to be made a high priest, but He [was exalted and appointed by the One] who said to Him,
Today I have begotten (fathered) You [declared Your authority and rule over the nations]”;
Christ » Indwelling » Obedience essential to
The one who habitually keeps His commandments [obeying His word and following His precepts, abides and] remains in Him, and He in him. By this we know and have the proof that He [really] abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us [as a gift].
Christ » Life, the » The only source of life
He who has the Son [by accepting Him as Lord and Savior] has the life [that is eternal]; he who does not have the Son of God [by personal faith] does not have the life.
Christ » Spirit of » Just and fearless
But with righteousness and justice He will judge the poor,
And decide with fairness for the downtrodden of the earth;
And He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth,
And with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked.
Christ » Life, the » Life everlasting
so that, as sin reigned in death, so also grace would reign through righteousness which brings eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Christ » Spirit of » Persevering
“He will not be disheartened or crushed [in spirit];
[He will persevere] until He has established justice on the earth;
And the coastlands will wait expectantly for His law.”
Christ » Spirit of » Liberating
Because the Lord has anointed and commissioned me
To bring good news to the humble and afflicted;
He has sent me to bind up [the wounds of] the brokenhearted,
To proclaim release [from confinement and condemnation] to the [physical and spiritual] captives
And freedom to prisoners,
Christ » Spirit of » Faithful
And righteousness will be the belt around His loins,
And faithfulness the belt around His waist.
Christ » Spirit of » Divine
And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him—
The Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
The Spirit of counsel and strength,
The Spirit of knowledge and of the [reverential and obedient] fear of the Lord—
Christ » Spirit of » Gentle
“A broken reed He will not break [off]
And a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish [He will not harm those who are weak and suffering];
He will faithfully bring forth justice.
Christ » Spirit of » Saving
With crimson-stained garments from Bozrah [in Edom],
This One (the Messiah) who is majestic in His apparel,
Marching in the greatness of His might?
“It is I, [the One] who speaks in righteousness [proclaiming vindication], mighty to save.”
Christ » Spirit of » Quiet
“He will not call out or shout aloud,
Nor make His voice heard in the street.
Christ » Spirit of » Wise
And He will delight in the fear of the Lord,
And He will not judge by what His eyes see,
Nor make decisions by what His ears hear;
Christ » Precious » Priceless to believers
This precious value, then, is for you who believe [in Him as God’s only Son—the Source of salvation]; but for those who disbelieve,
Has become the chief Cornerstone,”
Christ » Names of » Author of eternal salvation
And having been made perfect [uniquely equipped and prepared as Savior and retaining His integrity amid opposition], He became the source of eternal salvation [an eternal inheritance] to all those who obey Him,
Christ » Names of » Apostle of our profession
Therefore,
Christ » Names of » Son of righteousness
But for you who fear My name [with awe-filled reverence] the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go forward and leap [joyfully] like calves [released] from the stall.
Christ » Names of » King of the jews
“Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star
Christ » Names of » Man of sorrows
He was despised and rejected by men,
A Man of sorrows and pain and acquainted with grief;
And like One from whom men hide their faces
He was despised, and we did not appreciate His worth or esteem Him.
Christ » Names of » Son of david
The record of the genealogy of
Christ » Power of » Pardoning
Christ » Names of » Immanuel
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Listen carefully, the
Christ » Names of » Governor
‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are not in any way least among the leaders of Judah;
For from you shall come a Ruler
Who will shepherd My people Israel.’”
Christ » Names of » Jehovah
“Trust [confidently] in the Lord forever [He is your fortress, your shield, your banner],
For the Lord God is an everlasting Rock [the Rock of Ages].
Christ » Power of » Saving
With crimson-stained garments from Bozrah [in Edom],
This One (the Messiah) who is majestic in His apparel,
Marching in the greatness of His might?
“It is I, [the One] who speaks in righteousness [proclaiming vindication], mighty to save.”
Christ » Priesthood of » Prince of peace
For to us a Child shall be born, to us a Son shall be given;
And the government shall be upon His shoulder,
And His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Christ » Feet, at his » A seeker after truth
She had a sister named Mary, who seated herself at the Lord’s feet and was continually listening to His teaching.
Christ » Feet, at his » A bereaved sister
When Mary came [to the place] where Jesus was and saw Him, she fell at His feet, saying to Him, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.”
Christ » Touch of secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The healing touch
But Jesus replied,
Christ » Love for examples of love for Christ » Mary magdalene
But Mary [who had returned] was standing outside the tomb sobbing; and so, as she wept, she stooped down and looked into the tomb;
Christ » Jesus Christ, Love Of » Self-sacrificing
Christ » Fellowship with » In the communion of saints
While they were talking and discussing it, Jesus Himself came up and began walking with them.
Christ » Fellowship with » Testimony an aid to
what we have seen and heard we also proclaim to you, so that you too may have fellowship [as partners] with us. And indeed our fellowship [which is a distinguishing mark of born-again believers] is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ.
Christ » Fellowship with » Warms the heart
They said to one another, “Were not our hearts burning within us while He was talking with us on the road and opening the Scriptures to us?”
Christ » Reproves » To the eleven, disbelieving in his resurrection
Later, Jesus appeared to the eleven [disciples] themselves as they were reclining at the table; and He called them to account for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who had seen Him after He had risen [from death].
Christ » Gifts of » Power over evil spirits
Christ » Gifts of » Eternal life
Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » To accomplish his work
Christ » Names of » Counsellor
For to us a Child shall be born, to us a Son shall be given;
And the government shall be upon His shoulder,
And His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Christ » Names of » Mighty God
For to us a Child shall be born, to us a Son shall be given;
And the government shall be upon His shoulder,
And His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For sending of the comforter
Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For weak believers
Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For enemies
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » A physical body
Christ » Love for examples of love for Christ » Thomas
Then Thomas, who was called Didymus (the twin), said to his fellow disciples, “Let us go too, that we may die with Him.”
Christ » Love for examples of love for Christ » Peter
Again He said to him a second time,
Christ » Love for examples of love for Christ » Paul
Then Paul replied, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart [like this]? For I am ready not only to be bound and imprisoned, but even to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
Christ » Inseparable believers constantly » In perpetual fellowship
Christ » Inseparable believers constantly » Held close by his hand
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » At the time of his ascension
Then He led them out as far as Bethany, and lifted up His hands and blessed them.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To the ten, thomas absent
So when it was evening on that same day, the first day of the week, though the disciples were [meeting] behind barred doors for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them, and said,
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To the eleven disciples
Eight days later His disciples were again inside the house, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, though the doors had been barred, and stood among them and said,
While they were talking about this, Jesus Himself [suddenly] stood among them and said to them,
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To two disciples
While they were talking and discussing it, Jesus Himself came up and began walking with them.
Christ » Shepherd general references to » Sacrificial
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » The holy spirit
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Believers
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Words of judgment
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Fellowship, with God
Jesus answered,
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Imperishable
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Assurance
And this is how we know [daily, by experience] that we have come to know Him [to understand Him and be more deeply acquainted with Him]: if we habitually keep [focused on His precepts and obey] His commandments (teachings).
Christ » His farewell prayer joh 17 » On the cross, for his enemies
Christ » Confessing, example of » Martha
She said to Him, “Yes, Lord; I have believed and continue to believe that You are the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), the Son of God,
Christ » Confessing, example of » Thomas
Christ » Vine name applied to » Testing men's lives
So Pilate said to Him, “Then You are a King?” Jesus answered,
Christ » Vine name applied to » Arresting sinners
Now as he traveled on, he came near to Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him, And he fell to the ground. Then he heard a voice saying to him, Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me [harassing, troubling, and molesting Me]?
Christ » Conqueror of death » Demonstrated his victory by his own resurrection
and [as to His divine nature] according to the Spirit of holiness was openly designated to be the Son of God with power [in a triumphant and miraculous way] by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.
Christ » Salvation through » His grace sufficient
But we believe that we are saved through the [precious, undeserved] grace of the Lord Jesus [which makes us free of the guilt of sin and grants us eternal life], in just the same way as they are.”
Christ » Silent of Christ » In the closing days of his work
Christ » Miracles of » Heals woman with the spirit of infirmity
And there was a woman who for eighteen years had had an illness caused by a spirit (demon). She was bent double, and could not straighten up at all.
Christ » Miracles of » Malchus healed
But Jesus replied,
Christ » Miracles of » Ten lepers
As He entered a village, He was met by ten lepers who stood at a distance;
Christ » Indwelling » Revealed in the coming of the holy spirit
Christ » Abiding in » Peace in the storm
Christ » Glorified » Appeared at paul's conversion
Now as he traveled on, he came near to Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him, And he fell to the ground. Then he heard a voice saying to him, Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me [harassing, troubling, and molesting Me]? And Saul said, Who are You, Lord? And He said, I am Jesus, Whom you are persecuting. It is dangerous and it will turn out badly for you to keep kicking against the goad [to offer vain and perilous resistance].
Christ » Glorified » Seen at the transfiguration
Six days after this, Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John and led them up on a high mountain apart by themselves. And He was transfigured before them and became resplendent with divine brightness. And His garments became glistening, intensely white, as no fuller (cloth dresser, launderer) on earth could bleach them.
Christ » Life, the » Life for the dead
Jesus said to her,
Christ » Life, the » Abundant life
Christ » Spirit of » Forgiving
Christ » Spirit of » Zealous
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with great power; and He went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.
Christ » Rejected » The chief priests and rulers
But they [loudly] shouted out all together, saying, “Away with this Man, and release Barabbas to us!”
Christ » Power of » Over his own life
Christ » Power of » Wonder-working
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with great power; and He went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.
Christ » Names of » Good shepherd
Christ » Names of » God blessed
To them belong the patriarchs, and from them, according to His natural descent, came the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), He who is exalted and supreme over all, God blessed forever. Amen.
Christ » Guest, a » Of martha
Now while they were on their way, Jesus entered a village [called Bethany], and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.
Christ » Guest, a » At emmaus
But they urged Him [not to go on], saying, “Stay with us, because it is almost evening, and the day has just about ended.” So He went inside to stay with them.
Christ » Names of » Advocate
My little children (believers, dear ones), I am writing you these things so that you will not sin and violate God’s law. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate [who will intercede for us] with the Father: Jesus Christ the righteous [the upright, the just One, who conforms to the Father’s will in every way—purpose, thought, and action].
Christ » Names of » Branch
In that day the Branch of the Lord will be splendid and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be excellent and lovely to those of Israel who have survived.
Christ » Defamed » Accused of treason
As a result of this, Pilate kept making efforts to release Him, but the Jews kept screaming, “
Christ » Joy of » In the divine method of revelation
In that very hour He was overjoyed and rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and He said,
Christ » Joy of » Bestowed through his words
Christ » Joy of » Abides in believers
Christ » Jesus Christ, Love Of » Unchangeable
Now before the Passover Feast, Jesus knew that His hour had come [and it was time] for Him to leave this world and return to the Father. Having [greatly] loved His own who were in the world, He loved them [and continuously loves them with His perfect love] to the end (eternally).
Christ » Feet, at his » A sorrowing mother
Instead, after hearing about Him, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit immediately came and fell at His feet.
Christ » Feet, at his » A healed demoniac
And people came out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind (mentally healthy); and they were frightened.
Christ » Private devotions of Christ » Only the disciples near
Now it happened that as Jesus was praying privately, the disciples were with Him, and He asked them,
Christ » Private devotions of Christ » All-night prayer
Now at this time Jesus went off to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God.
Christ » Jesus Christ, Love Of » Divine
Christ » Fellowship with » Leaves its impress upon the life
Now when the men of the Sanhedrin (Jewish High Court) saw the confidence and boldness of Peter and John, and grasped the fact that they were
Christ » Reproves » To the seekers after loaves and fishes
Jesus answered,
Christ » Gifts of » Bread of heaven
Christ » Gifts of » Living water
Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » Doing His Father's Business
And He answered,
Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » He must preach
But He said,
Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Special for the church
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Natural growth
And the Child continued to grow and become strong [in spirit], filled with wisdom; and the grace (favor, spiritual blessing) of God was upon Him.
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Poverty
And Jesus told him,
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Sleep
But as they were sailing, He fell asleep. And a fierce gale of wind swept down [as if through a wind tunnel] on the lake, and they began to be swamped, and were in great danger.
Christ » Indispensable absolutely indispensable » The only nourishment
Jesus replied to them,
Christ » Indispensable absolutely indispensable » The only saviour
And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among people by which we must be saved [for God has provided the world no alternative for salvation].”
Christ » Love for examples of love for Christ » The sinful women
Christ » Love for examples of love for Christ » Mary of bethany
Then
Christ » Inseparable believers constantly » Like branches in the vine
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » At the sea of galilee
After this Jesus revealed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias (Galilee). And He did it in this way:
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To mary magdalene
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Jesus Christ himself
Jesus replied,
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » The works of Christ
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » The old testament
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » John the baptist
I myself have [actually] seen [that happen], and my testimony is that this is the Son of God!”
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » The father
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Promises to those who keep
He went down to Nazareth with them, and was continually submissive and obedient to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart.
Christ » Private devotions of Christ » Morning devotions
Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left [the house], and went out to a secluded place, and was praying there.
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Divine disclosure
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Incomparable
The guards replied, “Never [at any time] has a man talked the way this Man talks!”
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Eternal life
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Life-giving
Simon Peter answered, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You [alone] have the words of eternal life [you are our only hope].
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Spiritual
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Gracious
And [as He continued on] they all were speaking well of Him, and were in awe and were wondering about the words of grace which were coming from His lips; and they were saying, “Is this not Joseph’s son?”
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Mighty
and they were surprised [almost overwhelmed] at His teaching, because His message was [given] with authority and power and great ability.
Christ » Confessing, example of » Peter's second confession
We have believed and confidently trusted, and [even more] we have come to know [by personal observation and experience] that You are the Holy One of God [the Christ, the Son of the living God].”
Christ » Confessing, example of » The ethiopian eunuch
Christ » Confessing, example of » The woman of samaria
“Come, see a man who told me all the things that I have done! Can this be the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed)?”
Christ » Confessing, example of » Nathanael
Nathanael answered, “Rabbi (Teacher), You are the Son of God; You are the King of Israel.”
Christ » Vine name applied to » The true vine
He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands by and listens to him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. So this pleasure and joy of mine is now complete.
Christ » Salvation through » The only saviour
And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among people by which we must be saved [for God has provided the world no alternative for salvation].”
Christ » Salvation through » The only door
Christ » Silent of Christ » Before herod
Christ » In great crises » Before calling the twelve apostles
Now at this time Jesus went off to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God.
Christ » In great crises » When the people would crown him
Then Jesus, knowing that they were going to come and take Him by force to make Him king, withdrew again to the mountainside by Himself.
Christ » In great crises » At his transfiguration
As He was praying, the appearance of His face became different [actually transformed], and His clothing became white and flashing with the brilliance of lightning.
Christ » Faith in, great » The afflicted woman
Christ » Commendation by » John the baptist
Christ » Commendation by » Mary of bethany
But Jesus said,
Christ » In great crises » At his baptism
Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus was also baptized, and while He was praying, the [visible] heaven was opened,
Christ » Commendation by » A poor widow
He said,
Christ » Compassion of » For the leper
Moved with compassion [for his suffering], Jesus reached out with His hand and touched him, and said to him,
Christ » Sake, for his » Suffering
Christ » Miracles of » Second drought of fishes
And He said to them,
Christ » Miracles of » Raising the widow's son
Soon afterward Jesus went to a city called Nain [near Nazareth], and His disciples and a large crowd accompanied Him.
Christ » Miracles of » Deaf and dumb healed
Jesus, taking him aside by himself, away from the crowd, put His fingers into the man’s ears, and after spitting, He touched the man’s tongue [with the saliva];
Christ » Miracles of » Man with dropsy
Christ » Miracles of » Nobleman's son
So Jesus came again to Cana of Galilee, where He had turned the water into wine. And there was a
Christ » Miracles of » Blind man
Taking the blind man by the hand, He led him out of the village; and after spitting on his eyes and laying His hands on him, He asked him,
Christ » Abiding in » Spiritual fruitfulness
Christ » Abiding in » Answered prayer
Christ » Life, the » The way, the truth, the life
Jesus said to him,
Christ » Glorified » As portrayed by himself
Then He said to him,
Christ » Guest, a » Of one of the chief pharisees
It happened one Sabbath, when He went for a meal at the house of one of the ruling Pharisees, that they were watching Him closely and carefully [hoping to entrap Him].
Christ » Glory of » Revealed in the incarnation
And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception).
Christ » Glory of » Beheld upon the mount
Now Peter and those who were with him had been overcome with sleep; but when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and splendor and majesty, and the two men who were standing with Him.
Christ » Guest, a » Of simon the leper
While He was in Bethany [as a guest] at the home of
Christ » Names of » Only begotten son
No one has seen God [His essence, His divine nature] at any time; the [One and] only begotten God [that is, the unique Son] who is in the intimate presence of the Father, He has explained Him [and interpreted and revealed the awesome wonder of the Father].
Christ » Names of » Horn of salvation
And He has raised up a
In the house of David His servant—
Christ » Precious » The only saviour
And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among people by which we must be saved [for God has provided the world no alternative for salvation].”
Christ » Guest, a » Of a pharisee
One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, and He went into the Pharisee’s house [in the region of Galilee] and reclined at the table.
Christ » Names of » Bread of life
Then Jesus said to them,
Christ » Guest, a » Of zacchaeus
When the people saw it, they all began muttering [in discontent], “He has gone to be the guest of a man who is a [notorious] sinner.”
Christ » Names of » Lamb of God
The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God
Christ » Power of » Life-giving
Christ » Power of » Over nature
And He said to them,
Christ » Names of » Holy child
For in this city there were gathered together against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel,
Christ » Names of » Dayspring
Because of the tender mercy of our God,
With which the Sunrise (the Messiah) from on high will dawn and visit us,
Christ » Names of » Holy one
But you disowned and denied the Holy and Righteous One and asked for [the pardon of] a murderer to be granted to you.
Christ » Names of » Redeemer
“For I know that my Redeemer and Vindicator lives,
And at the last He will take His stand upon the earth.
Christ » Reproves » To peter
But turning around [with His back to Peter] and seeing His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying,
Christ » Names of » Saviour
For this day in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord (the Messiah).
Christ » Names of » Door
So Jesus said again,
Christ » Names of » I am
Jesus replied,
Christ » Defamed » Accused of breaking the sabbath
Then some of the Pharisees said, “This Man [Jesus] is not from God, because He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a man who is a sinner (a non-observant Jew) do such signs and miracles?” So there was a difference of opinion among them.
Christ » Defamed » Accused of insanity
When His own family heard this they went to take custody of Him; for they were saying, “He is out of His mind.”
Christ » Joy of » In finding the lost sheep
Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » To work while the day lasted
Christ » Names of » Word
In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Weariness
and Jacob’s well was there. So Jesus, tired as He was from His journey, sat down by the well. It was then about the sixth hour (noon).
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Hunger
for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And He ate nothing during those days, and when they ended, He was hungry.
Christ » Silent of Christ » In the presence of a woman's accusers
They said this to test Him, hoping that they would have grounds for accusing Him. But Jesus stooped down and began writing on the ground with His finger.
Christ » Commendation by » A centurion
Now when Jesus heard this, He was amazed at him, and turned and said to the crowd that was following Him,
Christ » Miracles of » Water changed to wine
And when the headwaiter tasted the water which had turned into wine, not knowing where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew) he called the bridegroom,
Christ » Miracles of » Impotent man healed
Christ » Miracles of » Draught of fishes
When they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their nets were [at the point of] breaking;
Christ » Guest, a » At cana of galilee
Christ » Names of » Creator
All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being.
Christian ministers » Ministers of » Christ
to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles. I minister as a priest the gospel of God, in order that my offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable [to Him], sanctified [made holy and set apart for His purpose] by the Holy Spirit.
So then, let us [who minister] be regarded as servants of Christ and stewards (trustees, administrators) of the mysteries of God [that He chooses to reveal].
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » Christ
He was despised and rejected by men,
A Man of sorrows and pain and acquainted with grief;
And like One from whom men hide their faces
He was despised, and we did not appreciate His worth or esteem Him.
And after twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and put a reed in His right hand [as a scepter]. Kneeling before Him, they ridiculed Him, saying, “Hail (rejoice), King of the Jews!”
But I am [treated as] a worm [insignificant and powerless] and not a man;
I am the scorn of men and despised by the people.
Courage » Examples of » Christ
By faith Moses, after his birth, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful and divinely favored child; and they were not afraid of the king’s (Pharaoh’s) decree.
“You stiff-necked and stubborn people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you are always actively resisting the Holy Spirit. You are doing just as your fathers did.
So Pilate said to Him, Will You not speak [even] to me? Do You not know that I have power (authority) to release You and I have power to crucify You? Jesus answered, You would not have any power or authority whatsoever against (over) Me if it were not given you from above. For this reason the sin and guilt of the one who delivered Me over to you is greater.
for we, on our part, cannot stop telling [people] about what we have seen and heard.”
By faith he left Egypt, being unafraid of the wrath of the king; for he endured [steadfastly], as seeing Him who is unseen.
the Daily sacrifice » Illustrative of » Christ
The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God
and he looked at Jesus as He walked along, and said, “Look! The Lamb of God!”
but [you were actually purchased] with precious blood, like that of a [sacrificial] lamb unblemished and spotless, the priceless blood of Christ.
Devotional life » Prayer » Night » All Night Prayers » Christ
But about midnight when Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them;
Now at this time Jesus went off to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God.
Exaltation » Christ » God
I will exalt You, I will praise and give thanks to Your name;
For You have done miraculous things,
Plans formed long, long ago, [fulfilled] with perfect faithfulness.
The Lord is exalted, for He dwells on high;
He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.
The princes of the people have gathered together as the people of the God of Abraham,
For the shields of the earth belong to God;
He is highly exalted.
Be exalted above the heavens, O God;
Let Your glory and majesty be over all the earth.
Example » Inspiration of example » Christ
Just consider and meditate on Him who endured from sinners such bitter hostility against Himself [consider it all in comparison with your trials], so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Faith » The objects of, are » Christ
Jesus answered,
solemnly [and wholeheartedly] testifying to both Jews and Greeks, urging them to turn in repentance to God and [to have] faith in our Lord Jesus Christ [for salvation].
Fasting » Examples of » Christ
Then Jesus, full of and controlled by the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led in [by] the [Holy] Spirit For (during) forty days in the wilderness (desert), where He was tempted ( tried, tested exceedingly) by the devil. And He ate nothing during those days, and when they were completed, He was hungry.
Foundation » Illustrative of » Christ
Therefore the Lord God says this,
A precious Cornerstone for the [secure] foundation, firmly placed.
He who believes [who trusts in, relies on, and adheres to that Stone] will not
for no one can lay a foundation other than the one which is [already] laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Friendship » General references to » Christ
Now before the Passover Feast, Jesus knew that His hour had come [and it was time] for Him to leave this world and return to the Father. Having [greatly] loved His own who were in the world, He loved them [and continuously loves them with His perfect love] to the end (eternally).
Galilee » Christ » Ministered to by women of
and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s household steward, and Susanna, and many others who were contributing to their support out of their private means [as was the custom for a rabbi’s disciples].
There were also many women there looking on from a distance, who had accompanied Jesus from Galilee, ministering to Him.
When Jesus was in Galilee, they used to accompany him and minister to Him; and there were also many other women who came up with Him to Jerusalem.
Galilee » Christ » Brought up in
But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea
He went down to Nazareth with them, and was continually submissive and obedient to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart.
And when they had done everything [in connection with Jesus’ birth] according to the Law of the Lord, they went back to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
Galilee » Christ » Commenced, and wrought many miracles in
And He went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the good news (gospel) of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness among the people [demonstrating and revealing that He was indeed the promised Messiah].
And Jesus went on from there and passed along the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Then He went up into the hills and kept sitting there. And a great multitude came to Him, bringing with them the lame, the maimed, the blind, the dumb, and many others, and they put them down at His feet; and He cured them, So that the crowd was amazed when they saw the dumb speaking, the maimed made whole, the lame walking, and the blind seeing; and they recognized and praised and thanked and glorified the God of Israel.
Galilee » Christ » Appeared in, to his disciples after his resurrection
Then go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead; and behold, He is going ahead of you into Galilee [as He promised]. There you will see Him; behold, I have told you.”
Galilee » Christ » Chose his apostles from
As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He noticed two brothers, Simon who was called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.
And going on [further] from there He noticed two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John, in the boat with their father
Galilee » Christ » Despised as of
Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a servant-girl came up to him and said, “You too were with Jesus the Galilean.”
They responded, “Are you also from Galilee? Search [and read the Scriptures], and see [for yourself] that no prophet comes from Galilee!”
Galilee » Christ » Preached throughout
So He went throughout Galilee, preaching [the gospel] in their synagogues and casting out demons.
So He continued preaching in the synagogues of Judea [the country of the Jews, including Galilee].
Galilee » Christ » Sought refuge in
So when the Lord learned that the Pharisees had been told that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
Galilee » Christ » Followed by the people of
Large crowds followed Him from Galilee and the
Galilee » Christ » Preaching in, predicted
But [in the midst of judgment there is the promise and the certainty of the Lord's deliverance and] there shall be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time [the Lord] brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time He will make it glorious, by the way of the Sea [of Galilee, the land] beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great Light; those who dwelt in the land of intense darkness and the shadow of death, upon them has the Light shined.
Galilee » Christ » Kindly received in
So when He arrived in Galilee, the Galileans
Heaven » Christ » As mediator, entered into
For Christ did not enter into a holy place made with hands, a mere copy of the true one, but [He entered] into heaven itself, now to appear in the very presence of God on our behalf;
where Jesus has entered [in advance] as a forerunner for us, having become a High Priest forever according to the order of
He went once for all into the Holy Place [the Holy of Holies of heaven, into the presence of God], and not through the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood, having obtained and secured eternal redemption [that is, the salvation of all who personally believe in Him as Savior].
whom heaven must keep until the time for the [complete] restoration of all things about which God promised through the mouth of His holy prophets from ancient time.
Heaven » Christ » Is all-powerful in
who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God [that is, the place of honor and authority], with [all] angels and authorities and powers made subservient to Him.
Jesus came up and said to them,
Holiness » Christ » An example of
It was fitting for us to have such a High Priest [perfectly adapted to our needs], holy, blameless, unstained [by sin], separated from sinners and exalted higher than the heavens;
For even to this were you called [it is inseparable from your vocation]. For Christ also suffered for you, leaving you [His personal] example, so that you should follow in His footsteps. He was guilty of no sin, neither was deceit (guile) ever found on His lips.
Holiness » Christ » Effects, in his people
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her, So that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the Word, That He might present the church to Himself in glorious splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such things [that she might be holy and faultless].
Holiness » Christ » Desires, for his people
Inspiration of example » Christ
Just consider and meditate on Him who endured from sinners such bitter hostility against Himself [consider it all in comparison with your trials], so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Jericho » A city » Joshua » Sees » Preincarnate » Christ
When Joshua was by Jericho, he looked up, and behold, a Man stood near him with His drawn sword in His hand. And Joshua went to Him and said to Him, Are you for us or for our adversaries? And He said, No [neither], but as Prince of the Lord's host have I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped, and said to Him, What says my Lord to His servant? And the Prince of the Lord's host said to Joshua, Loose your shoes from off your feet, for the place where you stand is holy. And Joshua did so.
Jerusalem » Christ » Put to death at
who appeared in glory, and were speaking of His departure [from earthly life], which He was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem.
For those who live in Jerusalem, and their rulers, who failed to recognize or understand both Jesus and the voices of the prophets which are read every Sabbath, have fulfilled these [very prophecies] by condemning Him.
And when they had finished carrying out everything that was written [in Scripture] about Him, they took Him down from the
Jerusalem » Christ » Lamented over
As He approached Jerusalem, He saw the city and wept over it [and the spiritual ignorance of its people],
Jerusalem » Christ » Publicly entered, as king
And the crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed Him kept shouting, Hosanna ( O be propitious, graciously inclined) to the Son of David, [ the Messiah]! Blessed (praised, glorified) is He Who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna (O be favorably disposed) in the highest [heaven]! And when He entered Jerusalem, all the city became agitated and [trembling with excitement] said, Who is This?
Jerusalem » Christ » Preached in
Now in the daytime Jesus was teaching in [ the porches and courts of] the temple, but at night He would go out and stay on the mount called Olivet. And early in the morning all the people came to Him in the temple [ porches or courts] to listen to Him.
Jerusalem » Christ » Did many miracles in
So when He arrived in Galilee, the Galileans
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ
Jacob was the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, by
And He said to them,
Jews, the » Christ » Expected by
Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout [carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the
and asked Him, “Are You the Expected One (the Messiah), or should we look for someone else [who will be the promised One]?”
She, too, came up at that very moment and began praising and giving thanks to God, and continued to speak of Him to all who were looking for the redemption and deliverance of Jerusalem.
Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion!
When the Lord restores His captive people,
Then Jacob will rejoice, Israel will be glad.
Jews, the » Christ » Regarded as the restorer of national greatness
And He said to her,
But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel and set our nation free. Indeed, besides all this, it is the third day since these things happened.
So when they had come together, they asked Him repeatedly, “Lord, are You at this time reestablishing the kingdom and restoring it to Israel?”
Jews, the » Christ » Rejected by
Is this not the carpenter,
He was despised and rejected by men,
A Man of sorrows and pain and acquainted with grief;
And like One from whom men hide their faces
He was despised, and we did not appreciate His worth or esteem Him.
He came to that which was His own [that which belonged to Him—His world, His creation, His possession], and those who were His own [people—the Jewish nation] did not receive and welcome Him.
Jews, the » Christ » Murdered by
Which one of the prophets did your fathers not persecute? They killed those who proclaimed beforehand the coming of the Righteous One, whose betrayers and murderers you have now become;
who
Jews, the » Christ » Promised to
So you are to know and understand that from the issuance of the command to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until [the coming of] the Messiah (the Anointed One), the Prince, there will be seven weeks [of years] and sixty-two weeks [of years]; it will be built again, with [a city] plaza and moat, even in times of trouble.
“The scepter [of royalty] shall not depart from Judah,
Nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet,
Until Shiloh [the Messiah, the Peaceful One] comes,
And to Him shall be the obedience of the peoples.
Jews, the » Christ » Sprang from
To them belong the patriarchs, and from them, according to His natural descent, came the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), He who is exalted and supreme over all, God blessed forever. Amen.
For it is evident that our Lord descended from [the tribe of] Judah, and Moses mentioned nothing about priests in connection with that tribe.
The law of God » Christ » Explained
And He replied to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind (intellect). This is the great (most important, principal) and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as [you do] yourself. read more.
These two commandments sum up and upon them depend all the Law and the Prophets.
The law of God » Christ » Came to fulfil
The law of God » Christ » Magnified
The Lord was pleased for His righteousness’ sake
To make the law great and prove to be glorious.
the Law of moses » Christ » Fulfilled all types and shadows of
By this the Holy Spirit signifies that the way into the Holy Place [the true Holy of Holies and the presence of God] has not yet been disclosed as long as the
For since the Law has only a shadow [just a pale representation] of the good things to come—not the very image of those things—it can never, by offering the same sacrifices continually year after year, make
But [that appointed time came] when Christ (the Messiah) appeared as a High Priest of the better things that have come and are to come. [Then] through the greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with [human] hands, that is, not a part of this material creation, He went once for all into the [Holy of] Holies [of heaven], not by virtue of the blood of goats and calves [by which to make reconciliation between God and man], but His own blood, having found and secured a complete redemption (an everlasting release for us). For if [the mere] sprinkling of unholy and defiled persons with blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a burnt heifer is sufficient for the purification of the body, read more.
How much more surely shall the blood of Christ, Who by virtue of [His] eternal Spirit [His own preexistent divine personality] has offered Himself as an unblemished sacrifice to God, purify our consciences from dead works and lifeless observances to serve the [ever] living God?
Furthermore, every [human] priest stands [at his altar of service] ministering daily, offering the same sacrifices over and over again, which never are able to strip [from every side of us] the sins [that envelop us] and take them away -- " Whereas this One [Christ], after He had offered a single sacrifice for our sins [that shall avail] for all time, sat down at the right hand of God, Then to wait until His enemies should be made a stool beneath His feet. read more.
For by a single offering He has forever completely cleansed and perfected those who are consecrated and made holy.
the Law of moses » Christ » Attended all feasts of
Now on the last and most important day of the feast, Jesus stood and called out [in a loud voice],
Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover feast, many believed in His name [identifying themselves with Him] after seeing His signs (attesting miracles) which He was doing.
But [afterward], when His brothers had gone up to the feast, He went up too, not publicly [with a caravan], but quietly [because He did not want to be noticed].
the Law of moses » Christ » Bore the curse of
his body shall not hang all night on the tree, but you shall most certainly bury him on the same day (for he who is hanged is cursed by God), so that you do not defile your land which the Lord your God gives you as an inheritance.
Christ purchased our freedom and redeemed us from the curse of the Law and its condemnation by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs [crucified] on a tree (cross)”—
the Law of moses » Christ » Circumcised according to
For I tell you that Christ has become a servant and a minister to the circumcision (Jews) on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm and verify the promises made to the fathers,
At the end of eight days, when He was to be circumcised, He was named Jesus, the name given [to Him] by the angel [Gabriel] before He was conceived in the womb.
the Law of moses » Christ » Came not to destroy but to fulfil
Do not think that I have come to do away with or undo the Law or the Prophets; I have come not to do away with or undo but to complete and fulfill them. For truly I tell you, until the sky and earth pass away and perish, not one smallest letter nor one little hook [identifying certain Hebrew letters] will pass from the Law until all things [it foreshadows] are accomplished.
the Law of moses » Christ » Made under
But when [in God’s plan] the proper time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the [regulations of the] Law,
the Law of moses » Christ » Magnified and made honorable
The Lord was pleased for His righteousness’ sake
To make the law great and prove to be glorious.
the Law of moses » Christ » Fulfilled all precepts of
Then said I, Behold, I come; in the volume of the book it is written of me; I delight to do Your will, O my God; yes, Your law is within my heart.
the Law of moses » Christ » Abrogated, as a covenant of works
Therefore, my
Life » Christ » Deeper
She had a sister named Mary, who seated herself at the Lord’s feet and was continually listening to His teaching.
Finally,
For you died [to this world], and your [new, real] life is hidden with Christ in God.
“It is He who reveals the profound and hidden things;
He knows what is in the darkness,
And the light dwells with Him.
Life » Christ » Consistent life
And he must have a good reputation and be well thought of by those outside the church, so that he will not be discredited and fall into the devil’s trap.
Only [be sure to] lead your lives in a manner [that will be] worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I do come and see you or remain absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit [and one purpose], with one
Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him by his good conduct show his [good] deeds with the gentleness and humility of true wisdom.
Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be [in the meantime] in holy behavior [that is, in a pattern of daily life that sets you apart as a believer] and in godliness [displaying profound reverence toward our awesome God],
so that you will behave properly toward outsiders [exhibiting good character, personal integrity, and moral courage worthy of the respect of the outside world], and be dependent on no one and in need of nothing [be self-supporting].
Life » Christ » Continuous
but now [that extraordinary purpose and grace] has been fully disclosed and realized by us through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus who [through His incarnation and earthly ministry] abolished death [making it null and void] and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,
Jesus said to him,
Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were having a conversation with Jesus.
Life » Christ » Conspicuous
For, I think, God has exhibited us apostles at the end of the line, like men sentenced to death [and paraded as prisoners in a procession], because we have become a spectacle to the world [a show in the world’s amphitheater], both to angels and to men.
Life » Christ » Death abolished
but now [that extraordinary purpose and grace] has been fully disclosed and realized by us through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus who [through His incarnation and earthly ministry] abolished death [making it null and void] and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,
and the Life [an aspect of His being] was manifested, and we have seen [it as eyewitnesses] and testify and declare to you [the Life], the eternal Life who was [already existing] with the Father and was [actually] made visible to us [His followers]—
Life » Christ » Radiant life
In Him was life [and the power to bestow life], and the life was the Light of men.
Life » Christ » The only source of life
He who has the Son [by accepting Him as Lord and Savior] has the life [that is eternal]; he who does not have the Son of God [by personal faith] does not have the life.
Life » Christ » Life everlasting
so that, as sin reigned in death, so also grace would reign through righteousness which brings eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Life » Christ » Life for the dead
Jesus said to her,
Life » Christ » Abundant life
Spiritual life » Is maintained by » Christ
And all [of them] ate the same spiritual (supernaturally given) food, And they all drank the same spiritual (supernaturally given) drink. For they drank from a spiritual Rock which followed them [produced by the sole power of God Himself without natural instrumentality], and the Rock was Christ.
Man » Christ » Took on him nature of
Therefore, since [these His] children share in flesh and blood [the physical nature of mankind], He Himself in a similar manner also shared in the same [physical nature, but without sin], so that through [experiencing] death He might make powerless (ineffective, impotent) him who had the power of death—that is, the devil—
And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception).
For, as we all know, He (Christ) does not take hold of [the fallen] angels [to give them a helping hand], but He does take hold of [the fallen] descendants of Abraham [extending to them His hand of deliverance].
Man » Christ » As such, is the cause of the resurrection
For since [it was] through a man that death [came into the world, it is] also through a Man that the resurrection of the dead [has come]. For just as [because of their union of nature] in Adam all people die, so also [by virtue of their union of nature] shall all in Christ be made alive.
Man » Christ » Called the second, as covenant head of the church
The first man [Adam] is from the earth, earthy [made of dust]; the second Man [Christ, the Lord] is from heaven.
Man » Christ » Is the head of every
But I want you to understand that Christ is the head (authority over) of every man, and man is the head of woman, and God is the head of Christ.
Man » Christ » Was found in fashion as
After He was found in [terms of His] outward appearance as a man [for a divinely-appointed time], He humbled Himself [still further] by becoming obedient [to the Father] to the point of death, even death on a cross.
Man » Christ » Made in the image of
but emptied Himself [without renouncing or diminishing His deity, but only temporarily giving up the outward expression of divine equality and His rightful dignity] by assuming the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men [He became completely human but was without sin, being fully God and fully man].
Man » Christ » A refuge as, to sinners
Each [one of them] will be like a hiding place from the wind
And a shelter from the storm,
Like streams of water in a dry land,
Like the shade of a huge rock in a parched and weary land [to those who turn to them].
Man » Christ » Approved of God as
“Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man accredited and pointed out and attested to you by God with [the power to perform] miracles and wonders and signs which God worked through Him in your [very] midst, just as you yourselves know—
Man » Christ » Knew what was in
and He did not need anyone to testify concerning man [and human nature], for He Himself knew what was in man [in their hearts—in the very core of their being].
Manna » Illustrative of » Christ
Jesus then said to them, I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, Moses did not give you the Bread from heaven [what Moses gave you was not the Bread from heaven], but it is My Father Who gives you the true heavenly Bread. For the Bread of God is He Who comes down out of heaven and gives life to the world. Then they said to Him, Lord, give us this bread always (all the time)! read more.
Jesus replied, I am the Bread of Life. He who comes to Me will never be hungry, and he who believes in and cleaves to and trusts in and relies on Me will never thirst any more (at any time).
Mercy-seat » Illustrative of » Christ
whom God displayed publicly [before the eyes of the world] as a [life-giving]
Behind the second veil there was another tabernacle [the inner one or second section] known as the Holy of Holies,
divine Messenger » Christ
Jesus said to them,
Missionaries » Christ
Murmuring » Against » Christ
Both the Pharisees and the scribes began muttering and complaining, saying, “This man accepts and welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
When the people saw it, they all began muttering [in discontent], “He has gone to be the guest of a man who is a [notorious] sinner.”
The Pharisees and their scribes [seeing those with whom He was associating] began murmuring in discontent to His disciples, asking, “Why are you eating and drinking with the tax collectors and sinners [including non-observant Jews]?”
Now the Jews murmured and found fault with and grumbled about Jesus because He said, I am [Myself] the Bread that came down from heaven. They kept asking, Is not this Jesus, the Son of Joseph, Whose father and mother we know? How then can He say, I have come down from heaven? So Jesus answered them, Stop grumbling and saying things against Me to one another.
Then the Jews began to argue with one another, saying, “How can this man give us His flesh to eat?”
Nazarites » Illustrative of » Christ
It was fitting for us to have such a High Priest [perfectly adapted to our needs], holy, blameless, unstained [by sin], separated from sinners and exalted higher than the heavens;
New Birth » Effected by » Christ
If you know that He is absolutely righteous, you know [for certain] that everyone who practices righteousness [doing what is right and conforming to God’s will] has been born of Him.
Obedience » Examples of » Christ
Although He was a Son [who had never been disobedient to the Father], He learned [active, special] obedience through what He suffered.
Pharisees » Reject » Christ
Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, Teacher, we desire to see a sign or miracle from You [proving that You are what You claim to be]. But He replied to them, An evil and adulterous generation (a generation morally unfaithful to God) seeks and demands a sign; but no sign shall be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.
Then the disciples came and said to Jesus, “Do You know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard you say this?”
Pharisees » Christ » Tempted by, with questions about the law
And Pharisees came to Jesus, testing Him and asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for just any reason?”
One of them, a lawyer [an expert in Mosaic Law], asked Jesus a question, to test Him:
Then the Pharisees went and consulted and plotted together how they might entangle Jesus in His talk. And they sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that You are sincere and what You profess to be and that You teach the way of God truthfully, regardless of consequences and being afraid of no man; for You are impartial and do not regard either the person or the position of anyone.
Pharisees » Christ » Offended, by his doctrine
Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, were listening to all these things and were sneering and ridiculing Him.
When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard His parables, they understood that He was talking about them.
Then the disciples came and said to Jesus, “Do You know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard you say this?”
Pharisees » Christ » Condemned by, for associating with sinners
Now when [Simon] the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he said to himself, “If this Man were a prophet He would know who and what sort of woman this is who is touching Him, that she is a [notorious] sinner [an outcast, devoted to sin].”
When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, “Why does your Master eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
Now the tax collectors and [notorious and especially wicked] sinners were all coming near to [Jesus] to listen to Him. And the Pharisees and the scribes kept muttering and indignantly complaining, saying, This man accepts and receives and welcomes [ preeminently wicked] sinners and eats with them.
Pharisees » Christ » Declared the doctrines of, to be hypocrisy
Jesus said to them,
How is it that you fail to understand that I was not talking to you about bread? But beware of the leaven (ferment) of the Pharisees and Sadducees. Then they discerned that He did not tell them to beware of the leaven of bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
Pharisees » Christ » Called fools and blind guides
Pharisees » Christ » Asked for signs by
Now the Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and testing Jesus [to get something to use against Him], they asked Him to show them a sign from heaven [which would support His divine authority].
Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign (attesting miracle) from You [proving that You are what You claim to be].”
Pharisees » Christ » Often invited by
One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, and He went into the Pharisee’s house [in the region of Galilee] and reclined at the table.
Now after Jesus had spoken, a Pharisee asked Him to have lunch with him. He went in [the Pharisee’s home] and reclined at the table [without ceremonially washing His hands].
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, pretenders (hypocrites)! For you shut the kingdom of heaven in men's faces; for you neither enter yourselves, nor do you allow those who are about to go in to do so. Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, pretenders (hypocrites)! For you swallow up widows' houses and for a pretense to cover it up make long prayers; therefore you will receive the greater condemnation and the heavier sentence. Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, pretenders (hypocrites)! For you travel over sea and land to make a single proselyte, and when he becomes one [a proselyte], you make him doubly as much a child of hell (Gehenna) as you are. read more.
Woe to you, blind guides, who say, If anyone swears by the sanctuary of the temple, it is nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the sanctuary, he is a debtor [bound by his oath]. You blind fools! For which is greater: the gold, or the sanctuary of the temple that has made the gold sacred? You say too, Whoever swears by the altar is not duty bound; but whoever swears by the offering on the altar, his oath is binding. You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar which makes the gift sacred? So whoever swears by the altar swears by it and by everything on it. And he who swears by the sanctuary of the temple swears by it and by Him Who dwells in it. And whoever swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and by Him Who sits upon it. Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, pretenders (hypocrites)! For you give a tenth of your mint and dill and cummin, and have neglected and omitted the weightier (more important) matters of the Law -- "right and justice and mercy and fidelity. These you ought [particularly] to have done, without neglecting the others. You blind guides, filtering out a gnat and gulping down a camel! Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, pretenders (hypocrites)! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the plate, but within they are full of extortion (prey, spoil, plunder) and grasping self-indulgence. You blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and of the plate, so that the outside may be clean also. Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, pretenders (hypocrites)! For you are like tombs that have been whitewashed, which look beautiful on the outside but inside are full of dead men's bones and everything impure. Just so, you also outwardly seem to people to be just and upright but inside you are full of pretense and lawlessness and iniquity. Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, pretenders (hypocrites)! For you build tombs for the prophets and decorate the monuments of the righteous, Saying, If we had lived in the days of our forefathers, we would not have aided them in shedding the blood of the prophets. Thus you are testifying against yourselves that you are the descendants of those who murdered the prophets. Fill up, then, the measure of your fathers' sins to the brim [so that nothing may be wanting to a full measure]. You serpents! You spawn of vipers! How can you escape the penalty to be suffered in hell (Gehenna)?
Pharisees » Christ » Called, an evil and adulterous generation
But He replied and said to them,
Pharisees » Christ » Called, serpents and generation of vipers
Pharisees » Christ » Compared, to whited sepulchres
Pharisees » Christ » Declared the imaginary righteousness of, to be insufficient for salvation
Pharisees » Christ » Left judea for a time on account of
Now when the Lord knew (learned, became aware) that the Pharisees had been told that Jesus was winning and baptizing more disciples than John -- " Though Jesus Himself did not baptize, but His disciples -- " He left Judea and returned to Galilee.
Pharisees » Christ » Compared, to graves that appear not
Pharisees » Christ » Watched by, for evil
The scribes and the Pharisees were watching Him closely [with malicious intent], to see if He would [actually] heal [someone] on the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse Him.
Piety » Examples of piety » Christ
Poverty » Of the righteous, examples of » Christ
Jesus replied to him,
public Prayer » Christ » Attended
So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up; and as was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath, and stood up to read.
public Prayer » Christ » Sanctifies by his presence
public Prayer » Christ » Promises answers to
priests » Illustrative of » Christ
Furthermore, every [human] priest stands [at his altar of service] ministering daily, offering the same sacrifices over and over again, which never are able to strip [from every side of us] the sins [that envelop us] and take them away -- " Whereas this One [Christ], after He had offered a single sacrifice for our sins [that shall avail] for all time, sat down at the right hand of God,
The promises of God » Made to » Christ
Why, then, the Law [what was its purpose]? It was added [after the promise to Abraham, to reveal to people their guilt] because of transgressions [that is, to make people conscious of the sinfulness of sin], and [the Law] was ordained through angels and delivered to Israel by the hand of a mediator [Moses, the mediator between God and Israel, to be in effect] until the Seed would come to whom the promise had been made.
Now the promises [in the covenants] were decreed to Abraham and to his seed. God does not say, “And to seeds (descendants, heirs),” as if [referring] to many [persons], but as to one, “And to your Seed,” who is [none other than] Christ.
The promises of God » Subjects of » Christ
And when your days are fulfilled and you sleep with your fathers, I will set up after you your offspring who shall be born to you, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for My Name [and My Presence], and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.
Rejected » Christ » God
“Because I called and you refused [to answer],
I stretched out my hand and no one has paid attention [to my offer];
“But My people would not listen to My voice,
And Israel did not [consent to] obey Me.
So whoever rejects and disregards this is not [merely] rejecting man but the God who gives His Holy Spirit to you [to dwell in you and empower you to overcome temptation].
But the Pharisees and the lawyers [who were experts in the Mosaic Law] annulled and set aside God’s purpose for themselves, not having been baptized by John.
The Lord said to Samuel, “Listen to the voice of the people in regard to all that they say to you, for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me from being King over them.
Rejected » Christ » The wicked, by God
For you know that later on, when he wanted [to regain title to] his inheritance of the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no opportunity for repentance [there was no way to repair what he had done, no chance to recall the choice he had made], even though he sought for it with [bitter] tears.
“For rebellion is as [serious as] the sin of divination (fortune-telling),
And disobedience is as [serious as] false religion and idolatry.
Because you have rejected the word of the Lord,
He also has rejected
So the Lord rejected all the descendants of Israel (Jacob) and [repeatedly] afflicted them and handed them over to plunderers, until He had cast them out of His sight.
Rejected » Christ » The people of nazareth
Is this not the carpenter,
When they heard these things, all the people in the synagogue were filled with rage. And rising up, they pushed and drove Him out of the town, and [laying hold of Him] they led Him to the [projecting] upper part of the hill on which their town was built, that they might hurl Him headlong down [over the cliff].
Rejected » Christ » The jewish nation
He came to that which was His own [that which belonged to Him—His world, His creation, His possession], and those who were His own [people—the Jewish nation] did not receive and welcome Him.
Rejected » Christ » The gergesenes
Jesus asked them,
And the whole city came out to meet Jesus; and as soon as they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their region.
Rejected » Christ » The chief priests and rulers
But they [loudly] shouted out all together, saying, “Away with this Man, and release Barabbas to us!”
Religion » Examples of piety » Christ
Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » Christ
He was saying,
So Jesus said to Peter,
The Resurrection » Effected by the power of » Christ
And this is the will of Him Who sent Me, that I should not lose any of all that He has given Me, but that I should give new life and raise [them all] up at the last day. For this is My Father's will and His purpose, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in and cleaves to and trusts in and relies on Him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up [from the dead] at the last day.
Reviling and reproaching » The wicked utter, against » Christ
Those who passed by were hurling abuse at Him and jeering at Him, wagging their heads [in scorn and ridicule],
Righteousness » Christ » Shall judge with
But with righteousness and justice He will judge the poor,
And decide with fairness for the downtrodden of the earth;
And He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth,
And with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked.
because He has set a day when He will judge the inhabited world in righteousness by a Man whom He has appointed and destined for that task, and He has provided credible proof to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”
And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who was riding it is called Faithful and True (trustworthy, loyal, incorruptible, steady), and in righteousness He judges and wages war [on the rebellious nations].
May he judge Your people with righteousness,
And Your afflicted with justice.
Righteousness » Christ » Shall reign in
But about the Son [the Father says to Him],
And the
The scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Your kingdom.
And princes will rule with justice.
Righteousness » Christ » Shall execute
“In His days Judah will be saved,
And Israel will dwell safely;
Now this is His name by which He will be called;
‘The Lord Our Righteousness.’
The strength of the King loves justice and righteous judgment;
You have established fairness;
You have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob (Israel).
Righteousness » Christ » Loves
You have loved righteousness (virtue, morality, justice) and hated wickedness;
Therefore God, your God, has anointed You
Above Your companions with the oil of jubilation.
“You have loved righteousness [integrity, virtue, uprightness in purpose] and have hated lawlessness [injustice, sin].
Therefore God, Your God, Has anointed You
With the oil of gladness above Your companions.”
Righteousness » Christ » Is made unto his people
But it is from Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God [revealing His plan of salvation], and righteousness [making us acceptable to God], and sanctification [making us holy and setting us apart for God], and redemption [providing our ransom from the penalty for sin],
Righteousness » Christ » Put on, as breast-plate
For He [the Lord] put on righteousness like a coat of armor,
And salvation like a helmet on His head;
He put on garments of vengeance for clothing
And covered Himself with zeal [and great love for His people] as a cloak.
Righteousness » Christ » Was sustained by
He saw that there was no man,
And was amazed that there was no one to intercede [on behalf of truth and right];
Therefore His own arm brought salvation to Him,
And His own righteousness sustained Him.
Righteousness » Christ » Fulfilled all
But Jesus replied to him,
Righteousness » Christ » Has brought in everlasting
“Seventy weeks [of years, or 490 years]
Righteousness » Christ » Is the end of the law for
For Christ is the end of the law [it leads to Him and its purpose is fulfilled in Him], for [granting] righteousness to everyone who believes [in Him as Savior].
Righteousness » Christ » Was girt with
And righteousness will be the belt around His loins,
And faithfulness the belt around His waist.
Righteousness » Christ » Is the son of
But for you who fear My name [with awe-filled reverence] the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go forward and leap [joyfully] like calves [released] from the stall.
Righteousness » Christ » Preached
I have proclaimed good news of righteousness [and the joy that comes from obedience to You] in the great assembly;
Behold, I will not restrain my lips [from proclaiming Your righteousness],
As You know, O Lord.
The roe » Illustrative of » Christ
“Until the cool of the day when the shadows flee away,
Return quickly, my beloved, and be like a gazelle
Or a young stag on the mountains of Bether [which separate us].”
Cross references:
Song of Solomon 2:6 : Deut 33:27; Matt 28:20
Song of Solomon 2:8 : John 10:27
Song of Solomon 2:16 : Matt 10:32; Acts 4:12
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“My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag.
Behold, he is standing behind our wall,
He is looking through the windows,
He is gazing through the lattice.
The sabbath » Christ » Taught on
Then He came down [from the hills of Nazareth] to Capernaum, a city of Galilee [on the shore of the sea], and He was teaching them on the Sabbath;
On another Sabbath He went into the synagogue and taught, and a man was present whose right hand was withered.
The sabbath » Christ » Was accustomed to observe
So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up; and as was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath, and stood up to read.
The sabbath » Christ » Is lord of
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
Saying, Teacher, Moses said, If a man dies, leaving no children, his brother shall marry the widow and raise up a family for his brother. Now there were seven brothers among us; the first married and died, and, having no children, left his wife to his brother. The second also died childless, and the third, down to the seventh. read more.
Last of all, the woman died also. Now, in the resurrection, to which of the seven will she be wife? For they all had her. But Jesus replied to them, You are wrong because you know neither the Scriptures nor God's power. For in the resurrected state neither do [men] marry nor are [women] given in marriage, but they are like the angels in heaven. But as to the resurrection of the dead -- "have you never read what was said to you by God, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? He is not the God of the dead but of the living!
Teacher, Moses gave us [a law] that if a man's brother died, leaving a wife but no child, the man must marry the widow and raise up offspring for his brother. Now there were seven brothers; the first one took a wife and died, leaving no children. And the second [brother] married her, and died, leaving no children; and the third did the same; read more.
And all seven, leaving no children. Last of all, the woman died also. Now in the resurrection, whose wife will she be? For the seven were married to her. Jesus said to them, Is not this where you wander out of the way and go wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God? For when they arise from among the dead, [men] do not marry nor are [women] given in marriage, but are like the angels in heaven. But concerning the dead being raised -- "have you not read in the book of Moses, [in the passage] about the [burning] bush, how God said to him, I am the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob? He is not the God of [the] dead, but of [the] living! You are very wrong.
Sadducees » Christ » Cautioned his disciples against their principles
Jesus said to them,
How is it that you fail to understand that I was not talking to you about bread? But beware of the leaven (ferment) of the Pharisees and Sadducees. Then they discerned that He did not tell them to beware of the leaven of bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
Sadducees » Christ » Silenced
Now when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced (muzzled) the Sadducees, they gathered together.
Sadducees » Christ » Tempted by
Now the Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and testing Jesus [to get something to use against Him], they asked Him to show them a sign from heaven [which would support His divine authority].
Salvation » Christ » Came to effect
Salvation » Christ » Mighty to effect
Therefore He is able also to save forever (completely, perfectly, for eternity) those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede and intervene on their behalf [with God].
With crimson-stained garments from Bozrah [in Edom],
This One (the Messiah) who is majestic in His apparel,
Marching in the greatness of His might?
“It is I, [the One] who speaks in righteousness [proclaiming vindication], mighty to save.”
Salvation » Christ » Brings, with him
Jesus said to him,
Listen carefully, the Lord has proclaimed to the end of the earth,
Say to the Daughter of Zion, “Look now, your salvation is coming [in the Lord];
Indeed, His reward is with Him, and His restitution accompanies Him.”
Salvation » Christ » Has
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion!
Shout aloud, O Daughter of Jerusalem!
Behold, your King (Messianic King) is coming to you;
He is righteous and endowed with salvation,
Upon a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Salvation » Christ » The captain of
For it was fitting for God [that is, an act worthy of His divine nature] that He, for whose sake are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the
Salvation » Christ » Died to effect
And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert [on a pole], so must [so it is necessary that] the Son of Man be lifted up [on the cross], In order that everyone who believes in Him [who cleaves to Him, trusts Him, and relies on Him] may not perish, but have eternal life and [actually] live forever!
Salvation » Christ » The author of
And having been made perfect [uniquely equipped and prepared as Savior and retaining His integrity amid opposition], He became the source of eternal salvation [an eternal inheritance] to all those who obey Him,
Salvation » Christ » Appointed for
He says, “It is too trivial a thing that You should be My Servant
To raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the
I will also make You a light to the nations
That My salvation may reach to the end of the earth.”
Salvation » Christ » Exalted to give
God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior and Deliverer, in order to grant repentance to Israel, and [to grant] forgiveness of sins.
Salvation » Christ » Raised up for
And He has raised up a
In the house of David His servant—
Sanctification » Effected by » Christ
Both Jesus who sanctifies and those who are sanctified [that is, spiritually transformed, made holy, and set apart for God’s purpose] are all from one Father; for this reason He is not ashamed to call them
Therefore Jesus also suffered and died outside the [city] gate so that He might sanctify and set apart for God as holy the people [who believe] through [the shedding of] His own blood.
Seeking God » Includes seeking » Christ
“Behold, I am going to send My
When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing ( saying) that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us. So they went with haste and [ by searching] found Mary and Joseph, and the Baby lying in a manger.
Service » Unquestioning » Christ
Jesus said to them,
Social duties » Compassion » Christ
Now before the Passover Feast, Jesus knew that His hour had come [and it was time] for Him to leave this world and return to the Father. Having [greatly] loved His own who were in the world, He loved them [and continuously loves them with His perfect love] to the end (eternally).
Solomon » Type » Christ
You are fairer than the children of men; graciousness is poured upon Your lips; therefore God has blessed You forever. Gird Your sword upon Your thigh, O mighty One, in Your glory and Your majesty! And in Your majesty ride on triumphantly for the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God); and let Your right hand guide You to tremendous things. read more.
Your arrows are sharp; the peoples fall under You; Your darts pierce the hearts of the King's enemies. Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; the scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. You love righteousness, uprightness, and right standing with God and hate wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of gladness above Your fellows. Your garments are all fragrant with myrrh, aloes, and cassia; stringed instruments make You glad. Kings' daughters are among Your honorable women; at Your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir. Hear, O daughter, consider, submit, and consent to my instruction: forget also your own people and your father's house; So will the King desire your beauty; because He is your Lord, be submissive and reverence and honor Him. And, O daughter of Tyre, the richest of the people shall entreat your favor with a gift. The King's daughter in the inner part [of the palace] is all glorious; her clothing is inwrought with gold. She shall be brought to the King in raiment of needlework; with the virgins, her companions that follow her, she shall be brought to You. With gladness and rejoicing will they be brought; they will enter into the King's palace. Instead of Your fathers shall be Your sons, whom You will make princes in all the land. I will make Your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore shall the people praise and give You thanks forever and ever.
The First Temple » Illustrative of » Christ
Jesus answered them,
The Second Temple » Christ » Predicted its destruction
And He said to them,
Jesus replied to him,
The Second Temple » Christ » To appear in
“Behold, I am going to send My
I will shake all the nations; and they will come with the desirable and precious things of all nations, and I will fill this house with glory and splendor,’ says the Lord of hosts.
The Second Temple » Christ » Miraculously transported to a pinnacle of
Then the devil took Him into the holy city [Jerusalem] and placed Him on the pinnacle (highest point) of the temple.
Then he led Jesus to Jerusalem and had Him stand on the pinnacle (highest point) of the temple, and said [mockingly] to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down from here;
The Second Temple » Christ » Presented in
Prompted by the Spirit, he came into the temple [enclosure]; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus,
And when the time for their purification came [that is, the mother’s purification and the baby’s dedication] according to the Law of Moses, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord [set apart as the Firstborn]
The Second Temple » Christ » Purified, at the close of his ministry
And Jesus went into the temple ( whole temple enclosure) and drove out all who bought and sold in the sacred place, and He turned over the four-footed tables of the money changers and the chairs of those who sold doves. He said to them, The Scripture says, My house shall be called a house of prayer; but you have made it a den of robbers.
The Second Temple » Christ » Purified, and the commencement of his ministry
And having made a lash (a whip) of cords, He drove them all out of the temple [ enclosure] -- "both the sheep and the oxen -- "spilling and scattering the brokers' money and upsetting and tossing around their trays (their stands). Then to those who sold the doves He said, Take these things away (out of here)! Make not My Father's house a house of merchandise (a marketplace, a sales shop)! And His disciples remembered that it is written [in the Holy Scriptures], Zeal (the fervor of love) for Your house will eat Me up. [I will be consumed with jealousy for the honor of Your house.]
The Second Temple » Christ » Frequently taught in
Temptation » Christ » Endured, from the wicked
Now the Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and testing Jesus [to get something to use against Him], they asked Him to show them a sign from heaven [which would support His divine authority].
And a certain lawyer [an expert in Mosaic Law] stood up to test Him, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
But Jesus, aware of their malice, asked,
Temptation » Christ » Resisted by the word of God
But Jesus replied,
Then Jesus said to him,
Jesus said to him,
Temptation » Christ » Intercedes for his people under
Simon, Simon (Peter), listen! Satan has asked excessively that [all of] you be given up to him [out of the power and keeping of God], that he might sift [all of] you like grain, But I have prayed especially for you [Peter], that your [own] faith may not fail; and when you yourself have turned again, strengthen and establish your brethren.
Temptation » Christ » Is able to succor those under
Because He Himself [in His humanity] has suffered in being tempted, He is able to help and provide immediate assistance to those who are being tempted and exposed to suffering.
Temptation » Christ » Sympathizes with those under
For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize and understand our weaknesses and temptations, but One who has been tempted [knowing exactly how it feels to be human] in every respect as we are, yet without [committing any] sin.
Temptation » Christ » Overcame
Then the devil left Him; and angels came and ministered to Him [bringing Him food and serving Him].
Temptation » Christ » Endured, from the devil
He was in the wilderness forty days being tempted [to do evil] by Satan; and He was with the wild animals, and the angels ministered continually to Him.
The Surrendered life » Resignation in trials, examples of » Christ
He was saying,
So Jesus said to Peter,
The Surrendered life » Unquestioning service » Christ
Jesus said to them,
True religion » Examples of piety » Christ
Tyre » Christ » Visited the coasts of
Jesus got up and left there and went to the region of Tyre [and Sidon, the coastal area of Phoenicia]. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know about it; but it was impossible for Him to be hidden [from the public].
Tyre » Christ » Was followed by many from
and from Jerusalem, and from Idumea, and [from the region] beyond the Jordan, and around Tyre and Sidon; a vast number of people came to Him because they were hearing about all [the things] that He was doing.
Then Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place; and there was a large crowd of His disciples, and a vast multitude of people from all over Judea and Jerusalem and the coastal region of Tyre and Sidon,
Tyre » Christ » Alluded to the depravity of
Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would long ago have repented in sackcloth and ashes [and their hearts would have been changed]. I tell you [further], it shall be more endurable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.
Tyre » Christ » Saint paul found disciples at
After we had sighted Cyprus, leaving it on our left we sailed on to Syria and put in at Tyre, for there the ship was to unload her cargo. And having looked up the disciples there, we remained with them for seven days. Prompted by the [Holy] Spirit, they kept telling Paul not to set foot in Jerusalem.
Tyre » Christ » Depended for provision upon galilee
Now Herod [Agrippa I] was
Unity of God » Asserted by » Christ
Jesus answered,
Unselfishness » Christ
For you are recognizing [more clearly] the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [His astonishing kindness, His generosity, His gracious favor], that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich (abundantly blessed).
On behalf of such a man [and his experiences] I will boast; but in my own behalf I will not boast, except in regard to my weaknesses.
Topics on Christ
Abiding In Christ
John 15:4Ability, Of Christ
Matthew 9:28When He went into the house, the blind men came up to Him, and Jesus said to them,
Abolish, Fulfilled By Christ
Ephesians 2:14-15For He Himself is our peace and our bond of unity. He who made both groups—[Jews and Gentiles]—into one body and broke down the barrier, the dividing wall [of spiritual antagonism between us],
Acceptance, Of Jesus Christ
John 1:12But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the right [the authority, the privilege] to become children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name—
Accepting Christ
John 1:12But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the right [the authority, the privilege] to become children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name—
Access To God, Through Christ
Ephesians 2:18For it is through Him that we both have a [direct] way of approach in one Spirit to the Father.
Accusations, Against Christ
John 19:6When the chief priests and officers saw Him, they shouted, “Crucify [Him]! Crucify [Him]!” Pilate said to them, “Take Him yourselves and crucify Him, for I find no guilt in Him [no crime, no cause for an accusation].”
Acknowledge, Faith In Christ
John 9:35-38Jesus heard that they had
Acknowledging Christ
Philippians 2:11and that every tongue will confess and openly acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord (sovereign God), to the glory of God the Father.
Adam and Jesus Christ
Romans 5:14Yet death ruled [over mankind] from Adam to Moses [the Lawgiver], even over those who had not sinned
Adoption Through Christ
John 1:12But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the right [the authority, the privilege] to become children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name—
Adoration, Of Christ
John 9:38And he said, “Lord, I believe [in You and Your word]!” And he worshiped Him [with reverence and awe].
Amazement, Of Christ's Miracles
Matthew 15:31So the crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing; and they praised and glorified the God of Israel.
Amazement, Of Jesus Christ
Matthew 27:14But Jesus did not reply to him, not even to a single accusation, so that the governor was greatly astonished.
Ambassadors For Christ
2 Corinthians 5:20So we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us; we [as Christ’s representatives] plead with you on behalf of Christ to be reconciled to God.
Angels, Ministry To Christ
Matthew 4:11Then the devil left Him; and angels came and ministered to Him [bringing Him food and serving Him].
Angry With Christ
Luke 4:28As they heard these things [about God’s grace to these two Gentiles], the people in the synagogue were filled with a great rage;
Animal Sacrifices, As A Type Of Christ
Psalm 40:6-8
Sacrifice and meal offering You do not desire, nor do You delight in them;
You have opened my ears and given me the capacity to hear [and obey Your word];
Burnt offerings and sin offerings You do not require.
Anointing, Of Christ
Psalm 45:7
You have loved righteousness (virtue, morality, justice) and hated wickedness;
Therefore God, your God, has anointed You
Above Your companions with the oil of jubilation.
Arresting Christ
Mark 3:21When His own family heard this they went to take custody of Him; for they were saying, “He is out of His mind.”
Assurance, By Faith In Christ
Ephesians 3:12in whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him [that is, our faith gives us sufficient courage to freely and openly approach God through Christ].
Atonement, By Christ Alone
John 1:29The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God
Attempts To Kill Christ
Matthew 2:13Now when they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up! Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod intends to search for the Child in order to destroy Him.”
Authority Of Christ
Matthew 7:29for He was teaching them as one who had authority [to teach entirely of His own volition], and not as their scribes [who relied on others to confirm their authority].
Baptised In Christ's Name
Acts 2:38And Peter said to them, “Repent [change your old way of thinking, turn from your sinful ways, accept and follow Jesus as the Messiah] and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ because of the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Baptised Into Christ
Romans 6:3Or are you ignorant of the fact that all of us who have been
Becoming More Like Christ
Romans 12:2And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be
Believe In Christ!
John 6:29Jesus answered,
Believing In Christ
John 6:47Believing On The Name Of Christ
John 1:12But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the right [the authority, the privilege] to become children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name—
Benefits Of Faith In Christ
John 11:25Jesus said to her,
Betrayal, Of Christ
Matthew 26:21-23And as they were eating, He said,
Blamelessness, Of Jesus Christ
1 Peter 2:22He committed no sin, nor was deceit ever found in His mouth.
Blessed By Christ
Ephesians 1:3Blood Of Christ, Basis Of
Ephesians 2:13-16But now [at this very moment] in Christ Jesus you who once were [so very] far away [from God] have been brought near
Blood, of Jesus Christ
John 19:33-34But when they came to Jesus and saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs.
Body Of Christ
Romans 12:5so we, who are many, are [nevertheless just] one body in Christ, and individually [we are] parts one of another [mutually dependent on each other].
Body Of Christ, Physical Body
John 1:14And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception).
Body Of Christ, Physical Death
John 19:31-37Since it was the day of Preparation [for the Sabbath], in order to prevent the bodies from hanging on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high holy day) the Jews asked Pilate to have their legs
Body Of Christ, Physical Suffering
Matthew 27:26So he set Barabbas free for them; but after having Jesus severely whipped (scourged), he handed Him over to be crucified.
Body Of Christ, Symbolized
Matthew 26:26Now as they were eating Jesus took bread, and after
Body Of Christ, The Church
1 Corinthians 12:27Now you [collectively] are Christ’s body, and individually [you are] members of it [each with his own special purpose and function].
Branches Of Christ
John 15:5Called Himself The Christ
Matthew 26:63But Jesus kept silent. And the high priest said to Him, “I call on You to swear a binding oath by the living God, that you tell us whether You are the Christ, the Son of God.”
Calling In Christ's Name
Acts 9:21All those who heard him continued to be amazed and said, “Is this not the man who in Jerusalem attacked those who called on this name [of Jesus], and had come here [to Damascus] for the express purpose of bringing them bound [with chains] before the chief priests?”
Children In The Miracles Of Jesus Christ
Matthew 9:18While He was saying these things to them, a ruler (synagogue official) entered [the house] and kneeled down and worshiped Him, saying, “My daughter has just now died; but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will live.”
Christ And Heaven
John 3:12Christ And His Sheep
John 10:14Christ And Shaming
Acts 8:33
“In humiliation His judgment was taken away [justice was denied Him].
Who will describe His generation?
For His life is taken from the earth.”
Christ And The Scriptures
John 5:39Christ Appearing
Acts 26:16Christ As An Object Of Hope
Titus 2:13awaiting and confidently expecting the [fulfillment of our] blessed hope and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus,
Christ As Liberator
Luke 11:14And [at another time] Jesus was casting out a demon, and it was [controlling a man so as to make him] mute; when the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke. And the crowds were awed.
Christ As The Object Of Saving Faith
John 1:12But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the right [the authority, the privilege] to become children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name—
Christ As The Source Of Faith
Luke 17:5The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith [our ability to confidently trust in God and in His power].”
Christ Atoning
John 1:29The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God
Christ Being Silent
Isaiah 42:2
“He will not call out or shout aloud,
Nor make His voice heard in the street.
Christ Coming Again
John 14:3Christ Concealing Things
Mark 1:34And Jesus healed many who were suffering with various diseases; and He drove out many demons, but would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him [recognizing Him as the Son of God].
Christ Driving Out People
Matthew 21:12And Jesus entered the temple [grounds] and drove out [with force] all who were buying and selling [birds and animals for sacrifice] in the temple area, and He turned over the tables of the moneychangers [who made a profit exchanging foreign money for temple coinage] and the chairs of those who were selling doves [for sacrifice].
Christ Enquiring
Luke 2:46Three days later they found Him in the [court of the] temple, sitting among the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.
Christ Forgiving
Matthew 9:2They brought to Him a man who was paralyzed, lying on a stretcher. Seeing their [active] faith [springing from confidence in Him], Jesus said to the paralytic,
Christ Glorified
Mark 9:2Six days later, Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves. And He was transfigured (changed in form) before them [and began to shine brightly with divine and regal glory];
Christ Going Before
John 14:3Christ Going Down
John 6:42They kept saying, “Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How does He now [have the arrogance to] say,
Christ Going With People
Matthew 17:1Six days later Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John the brother of James, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves.
Christ Humbled Himself
Hebrews 2:9But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while [by taking on the limitations of humanity], crowned with glory and honor because of His suffering of death, so that by the grace of God [extended to sinners] He might experience death for [the sins of] everyone.
Christ In The Temple
Luke 2:46Three days later they found Him in the [court of the] temple, sitting among the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.
Christ Is King Of Israel
Numbers 24:17
“I see Him, but not now;
I behold Him, but not near.
A star shall come forth from [the descendants of] Jacob,
A scepter shall rise out of [the descendants of] Israel
And shall crush the forehead of Moab
And destroy all the sons of Sheth.
Christ Is Lord
Acts 2:36Therefore let all the house of Israel recognize beyond all doubt that God has made Him both Lord and Christ (Messiah, Anointed)—this Jesus whom you crucified.”
Christ Is My Lord
Romans 10:9because if you acknowledge and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord [recognizing His power, authority, and majesty as God], and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
Christ Is Risen
Matthew 28:6He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said [He would]. Come! See the place where He was lying.
Christ Judging
Psalm 72:2
May he judge Your people with righteousness,
And Your afflicted with justice.
Christ Knowing About Himself
John 18:4Then Jesus, knowing all that was about to happen to Him, went to them and asked,
Christ Knowing All Things
John 16:30Now we know that You know all things, and have no need for anyone to question You; because of this we believe [without any doubt] that you came from God.”
Christ Knowing God
John 10:15Christ Like People
Romans 15:7Therefore, [continue to] accept and welcome one another, just as Christ has accepted and welcomed us to the glory of [our great] God.
Christ Made Perfect
Hebrews 2:10For it was fitting for God [that is, an act worthy of His divine nature] that He, for whose sake are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the
Christ Not Always With People
Matthew 26:11Christ Our Brother
John 20:17Jesus said to her,
Christ Our Example
Matthew 16:24Then Jesus said to His disciples,
Christ Our Righteousness
1 Corinthians 1:30But it is from Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God [revealing His plan of salvation], and righteousness [making us acceptable to God], and sanctification [making us holy and setting us apart for God], and redemption [providing our ransom from the penalty for sin],
Christ Overcoming
John 16:33Christ Pleasing God
Matthew 3:17and behold, a
Christ Preaching
Matthew 4:17From that time Jesus began to preach and say,
Christ Predicting The Future
Matthew 16:21Christ Reigning Forever
Revelation 11:15Then the seventh angel sounded [his trumpet]; and there were loud voices in heaven, saying,
“The kingdom (dominion, rule) of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ; and He will reign forever and ever.”
Christ Seeing
Luke 22:61The Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had told him,
Christ Sending
Matthew 10:5Jesus sent out these twelve, instructing them:
Christ Speaking
John 18:20Jesus answered him,
Christ Speaking To Disciples
Matthew 12:49And stretching out His hand toward His disciples [and all His other followers], He said,
Christ Summoning
Matthew 4:21And going on [further] from there He noticed two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John, in the boat with their father
Christ Teaching
Matthew 21:23When He entered the temple area, the
Christ Telling The Truth
Matthew 22:16They sent their disciples to Him, along with the
Christ The Beginning
Revelation 3:14Christ The Door
John 10:7So Jesus said again,
Christ The Firstborn
Psalm 89:27
“I will also make him My firstborn (preeminent),
The highest of the kings of the earth.
Christ The Rock
Psalm 118:22
The stone which the builders rejected
Has become the
Christ Waking Up
Matthew 8:25And the disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us, we are going to die!”
Christ Was Killed
Matthew 27:35And when they had crucified Him, they divided His clothes among them by casting
Christ Willing
Matthew 8:2And a leper came up to Him and bowed down before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You are able to make me clean (well).”
Christ With His Disciples
Matthew 10:1Jesus summoned His twelve disciples and gave them authority and power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every kind of disease and every kind of sickness.
Christ With People In Spirit
Luke 23:43Jesus said to him,
Christ With People On Earth
John 1:14And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception).
Christ Would Be Killed
Isaiah 53:8
And
That He was cut off from the land of the living [by His death]
For the transgression of my people, to whom the stroke [of death] was due?
Christ Would Rise
Acts 26:23that the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed) was to suffer, and that He by being the first to rise from the dead [with an incorruptible body] would proclaim light (salvation) both to the Jewish people and to the Gentiles.”
Christ's Authority Over Death
Matthew 9:18-25While He was saying these things to them, a ruler (synagogue official) entered [the house] and kneeled down and worshiped Him, saying, “My daughter has just now died; but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will live.”
Christ's Authority Over Evil
Mark 1:23-27Just then there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit; and he cried out [terribly from the depths of his throat],
Christ's Authority Over Nature
Matthew 8:23-27When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him.
Christ's Authority Over Sickness
Matthew 8:14-15When Jesus went into Peter’s house [in Capernaum], He saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying sick in bed with a fever.
Christ's Authority Over Sin
Matthew 9:6Christ's Baptism
Matthew 3:13Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan [River], to be baptized by him.
Christ's Crucifixion Foretold
Matthew 26:2Christ's Disciples Will Suffer
2 Timothy 4:5But as for you, be clear-headed in every situation [stay calm and cool and steady], endure every hardship [without flinching], do the work of an evangelist, fulfill [the duties of] your ministry.
Christ's Dominion
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a Child shall be born, to us a Son shall be given;
And the government shall be upon His shoulder,
And His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Christ's Earthly Family
John 2:12After this He went down to Capernaum, He and His mother and brothers and His disciples; and they stayed there a few days.
Christ's Exalted Glory
Revelation 1:13-16and in the midst of the lampstands I saw someone
Christ's Fulfilment Of Prophecy
Matthew 1:22All this happened in order to fulfill what the Lord had spoken through the
Christ's Gentleness
2 Corinthians 10:1Now I, Paul, urge you by the gentleness and graciousness of Christ—I who am meek [so they say] when with you face to face, but bold [outspoken and fearless] toward you when absent!
Christ's Hands
Matthew 14:31Immediately Jesus extended His hand and caught him, saying to him,
Christ's Joy
John 15:11Christ's Knowledge Of Believers
John 10:14Christ's Knowledge Of The Father
Matthew 11:27Christ's Knowledge Of The Scriptures
Luke 24:27Then beginning with Moses and [throughout] all the [writings of the] prophets, He explained and interpreted for them the things referring to Himself [found] in all the Scriptures.
Christ's Life
John 6:57Christ's Limbs
Romans 12:4-5For just as in one [physical] body we have many parts, and these parts do not all have the same function or special use,
Christ's Love
Mark 10:21Looking at him, Jesus felt a love (high regard, compassion) for him, and He said to him,
Christ's Nature
John 1:14And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception).
Christ's Orders
Acts 1:2until the day when He ascended to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given instruction to the apostles (special messengers) whom He had chosen.
Christ's Origin
Matthew 2:4So he called together all the chief priests and
Christ's Own Glory
John 1:14And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception).
Christ's Purity
Hebrews 7:26It was fitting for us to have such a High Priest [perfectly adapted to our needs], holy, blameless, unstained [by sin], separated from sinners and exalted higher than the heavens;
Christ's Relationship To God
Matthew 26:39And after going a little farther, He fell face down and prayed, saying,
Christ's Right Hand
Matthew 27:29And after twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and put a reed in His right hand [as a scepter]. Kneeling before Him, they ridiculed Him, saying, “Hail (rejoice), King of the Jews!”
Christ's Role In Creation
John 1:3All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being.
Christ's Short Life
Hebrews 2:9But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while [by taking on the limitations of humanity], crowned with glory and honor because of His suffering of death, so that by the grace of God [extended to sinners] He might experience death for [the sins of] everyone.
Christ's True Family
Matthew 12:48-50But Jesus replied to the one who told Him,
Christ's Wisdom
1 Corinthians 1:30But it is from Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God [revealing His plan of salvation], and righteousness [making us acceptable to God], and sanctification [making us holy and setting us apart for God], and redemption [providing our ransom from the penalty for sin],
Christ's Work
John 5:17But Jesus answered them,
Christ's Wounds
Isaiah 53:5
But He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was crushed for our wickedness [our sin, our injustice, our wrongdoing];
The punishment [required] for our well-being fell on Him,
And by His stripes (wounds) we are healed.
Christ, Character Of
Song of Solomon 5:16
“His mouth is full of sweetness;
Yes, he is altogether lovely and desirable.
This is my beloved and this is my friend,
O daughters of Jerusalem.”
Christ, Humanity Of
John 1:14And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception).
Christ, Names For
1 Corinthians 15:45-47So it is written [in Scripture], “The first man, Adam, became a living soul (an individual);” the last Adam (Christ) became a life-giving spirit [restoring the dead to life].
Christ, The Head Of The Church
Psalm 118:22
The stone which the builders rejected
Has become the
Christ, The High Priest
Psalm 110:4
The Lord has sworn [an oath] and will not change His mind:
“
According to the order of Melchizedek.”
Christ, The Mediator
Hebrews 9:15For this reason He is the Mediator and Negotiator of a new covenant [that is, an entirely new agreement uniting God and man], so that those who have been called [by God] may receive [the fulfillment of] the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has taken place [as the payment] which redeems them from the sins committed under the obsolete first covenant.
Christ, The Seed Of
Genesis 3:15
“And I will put enmity (open hostility)
Between you and the woman,
And between your seed (offspring) and her
He shall [fatally] bruise your head,
And you shall [only] bruise His heel.”
Christ, The Shepherd
Genesis 49:24
“But his bow remained firm and steady [in the Strength that does not fail],
For his arms were made strong and agile
By the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob,
(By the name of the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel),
Christ, Types Of
Romans 5:14Yet death ruled [over mankind] from Adam to Moses [the Lawgiver], even over those who had not sinned
Christians Are Called Prisoners Of Christ
Ephesians 3:1For this reason [because I preach that you and believing Jews are joint heirs] I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles—
Christians Are Called Servants Of Christ
Romans 1:1Paul, a
Church Authority, Of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 5:23For the husband is head of the wife, as Christ is head of the church, Himself being the Savior of the body.
Church, Christ Authority Over
Ephesians 2:20having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the [chief] Cornerstone,
Claiming To Be The Christ
Matthew 24:5Clouds And Jesus Christ
Acts 1:9And after He said these things, He was caught up as they looked on, and a cloud took Him up out of their sight.
Coming To Christ
Matthew 11:28Commandments Of Christ
Matthew 5:16Commitment, to Jesus Christ
Matthew 4:19And He said to them,
Compassion, Of Christ
Matthew 11:28-30Confessing Christ
Romans 10:9because if you acknowledge and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord [recognizing His power, authority, and majesty as God], and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
Confession Of Christ
Matthew 10:32Confidence, In Christ
Romans 8:38-39For I am convinced [and continue to be convinced—beyond any doubt] that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present and threatening, nor things to come, nor powers,
Contemporary Witness To Christ
John 1:7This man came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe [in Christ, the Light] through him.
Crucifixion, Of Christ
John 19:18There they crucified Him, and with Him two others, one on either side, and Jesus between them.
Demons, Christ's Authority
Ephesians 1:19-22and [so that you will begin to know] what the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His [active, spiritual] power is in us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength
denial of Jesus Christ
John 1:11He came to that which was His own [that which belonged to Him—His world, His creation, His possession], and those who were His own [people—the Jewish nation] did not receive and welcome Him.
Denying Christ
Mark 8:38Divinity Of Christ
Luke 22:69Dying With Christ
Romans 6:6We know that our old
Eating Christ's Body
Mark 14:22While they were eating, Jesus took bread and
Encouraging Faith In Christ
Acts 18:27And when Apollos wanted to go across to Achaia (southern Greece), the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples, [urging them] to welcome him gladly. When he arrived, he was a great help to those who, through grace, had believed and had followed Jesus as Lord and Savior,
enemies, of Jesus Christ
Matthew 2:13-20Now when they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up! Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod intends to search for the Child in order to destroy Him.”
Exaltation Of Christ
Ephesians 4:10He who descended is the very same as He who also has ascended high above all the heavens, that He [His presence] might fill all things [that is, the whole universe]).
Exaltation Of Christ
Psalm 2:8-9
‘Ask of Me, and I will assuredly give [You] the nations as Your inheritance,
And the ends of the earth as Your possession.
False Christs
Matthew 24:5Fame, Of Christ
Matthew 4:24So the news about Him spread throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all who were sick, those suffering with various diseases and pains, those under the power of demons, and epileptics, paralytics; and He healed them.
Fear Of Christ
Psalm 72:5
Let them fear You [with awe-inspired reverence and worship You with obedience] while the sun endures,
And as long as the moon [reflects light], throughout all generations.
Fellowship With Christ
Matthew 12:48-50But Jesus replied to the one who told Him,
Finding Comfort In Christ
2 Corinthians 1:5For just as Christ’s sufferings are ours in abundance [as they overflow to His followers], so also our comfort [our reassurance, our encouragement, our consolation] is abundant through Christ [it is truly more than enough to endure what we must].
Fire Of Christ
Revelation 2:18Following Jesus Christ
Matthew 4:25Large crowds followed Him from Galilee and the
Fools, In Teaching Of Jesus Christ
Matthew 23:16-17Foreknowledge Of Christ
John 6:64Foretelling Christ's Death
Daniel 9:26Then after the sixty-two weeks [of years] the Anointed One will be cut off [and denied His Messianic kingdom] and have nothing [and no one to defend Him], and the people of the [other] prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. Its end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; desolations are determined.
Forgiveness, In Ministry of Christ
Matthew 1:20-21But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, descendant of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the Child who has been
Forsaking Christ
Matthew 19:22But when the young man heard this, he left grieving and distressed, for he owned much property and had many possessions [which he treasured more than his relationship with God].
Freedom, Through Jesus Christ
Isaiah 61:1
Because the Lord has anointed and commissioned me
To bring good news to the humble and afflicted;
He has sent me to bind up [the wounds of] the brokenhearted,
To proclaim release [from confinement and condemnation] to the [physical and spiritual] captives
And freedom to prisoners,
Glory of Christ
Romans 15:17In Christ Jesus, then, I have found [legitimate] reason for boasting in things related [to my service] to God.
God Bearing Witness To Christ
John 5:32God Made Visible In Christ
Colossians 1:15-16He is the exact living image [the essential manifestation] of the unseen God [the visible representation of the invisible], the firstborn [the preeminent one, the sovereign, and the originator] of all creation.
God Raising Christ
1 Corinthians 6:14And God has not only raised the Lord [to life], but will also raise us up by His power.
God With Christ
John 1:1In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (
God's Glory In Jesus Christ
Hebrews 1:3The Son is the radiance and only expression of the glory of [our awesome] God [reflecting God’s
God's Love In Christ
John 3:16Grace, And Jesus Christ
John 1:14And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception).
Greatness Of Christ
Luke 1:32He will be great and eminent and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David;
Handing Over Christ
1 Corinthians 5:5you are to
Hearing About Christ
Matthew 2:3When Herod the king heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.
Hearing Christ
1 John 1:1[I am writing about] what existed from the beginning, what
Hospitality Towards Christ
Matthew 9:10Then as Jesus was reclining at the table in Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and
Humility Of Christ
Philippians 2:7but emptied Himself [without renouncing or diminishing His deity, but only temporarily giving up the outward expression of divine equality and His rightful dignity] by assuming the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men [He became completely human but was without sin, being fully God and fully man].
Identity In Christ
Colossians 3:3For you died [to this world], and your [new, real] life is hidden with Christ in God.
Ignorance Of Christ’s Return
Mark 13:35Ignorance, Of Christ
John 1:10He (Christ) was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him.
Impotence Of Christ
Mark 6:5And He could not do a miracle there at all [because of their unbelief] except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them.
In The Name Of Christ
Matthew 24:5Indignities Suffered By Christ
Matthew 26:67Then they spat in His face and struck Him with their fists; and some slapped Him,
Indwelling Of Christ
John 14:20Iniquity, Christ's Relation To
Isaiah 53:5-6
But He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was crushed for our wickedness [our sin, our injustice, our wrongdoing];
The punishment [required] for our well-being fell on Him,
And by His stripes (wounds) we are healed.
Insulting Christ
Matthew 27:39Those who passed by were hurling abuse at Him and jeering at Him, wagging their heads [in scorn and ridicule],
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of
John 7:33Therefore Jesus said,
Jesus Christ, Creator
John 1:3All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being.
Jesus Christ, Deity Of
Hebrews 1:8But about the Son [the Father says to Him],
And the
Jesus Christ, Eternity Of
John 8:58Jesus replied,
Jesus Christ, Holiness Of
Acts 3:14But you disowned and denied the Holy and Righteous One and asked for [the pardon of] a murderer to be granted to you.
Jesus Christ, Judge
James 5:9Do not complain against one another, believers, so that you will not be judged [for it]. Look! The Judge is standing
Jesus Christ, King
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a Child shall be born, to us a Son shall be given;
And the government shall be upon His shoulder,
And His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Jesus Christ, Lord
Luke 2:11For this day in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord (the Messiah).
Jesus Christ, Love Of
John 11:5Now Jesus loved and was concerned about Martha and her sister and Lazarus [and considered them dear friends].
Jesus Christ, Meekness Of
Matthew 11:29Jesus Christ, Mission Of
Luke 4:18Jesus Christ, Obedience Of
Matthew 26:39And after going a little farther, He fell face down and prayed, saying,
Jesus Christ, Omniscience Of
John 1:48Nathanael said to Jesus, “How do You know [these things about] me?” Jesus answered,
Jesus Christ, Present Activities Of
John 14:13Jesus Christ, Priesthood
Hebrews 6:20where Jesus has entered [in advance] as a forerunner for us, having become a High Priest forever according to the order of
Jesus Christ, Prophecies Of
Zechariah 11:12I said to them, “If it seems good to you, give me my wages; but if not, do not.” So they weighed out
Jesus Christ, Relation To Father
John 16:28Jesus Christ, Resurrection
Revelation 1:18Jesus Christ, Savior
Luke 2:11For this day in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord (the Messiah).
Jesus Christ, Son Of God
1 Corinthians 15:28However, when all things are subjected to Him (Christ), then the Son Himself will also be subjected to the One (the Father) who put all things under Him, so that God may be all in all [manifesting His glory without any opposition, the supreme indwelling and controlling factor of life].
Jesus Christ, Temptation Of
Hebrews 4:15For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize and understand our weaknesses and temptations, but One who has been tempted [knowing exactly how it feels to be human] in every respect as we are, yet without [committing any] sin.
Jesus Christ, Worship Of
Hebrews 1:6Jesus Claims To Be The Christ
John 4:25-26The woman said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming (He who is called Christ—the Anointed); when that One comes, He will tell us everything [we need to know].”
Jesus Recognised As The Christ
Matthew 16:16Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), the Son of the living God.”
Judas Betraying Christ
Matthew 26:21And as they were eating, He said,
Keeping Christ's Commands
Matthew 28:20Kissing Christ
Luke 22:47-48While He was still speaking, a crowd came, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve [disciples], was leading the way for them. He approached Jesus to
Knowing Christ Personally
Philippians 3:10And this, so that I may know Him [experientially, becoming more thoroughly acquainted with Him, understanding the remarkable wonders of His Person more completely] and [in that same way experience] the power of His resurrection [which overflows and is active in believers], and [that I may share] the fellowship of His sufferings, by being continually conformed [inwardly into His likeness even] to His death [dying as He did];
Knowledge, Of Jesus Christ
John 14:6-10Jesus said to him,
Law, Jesus Christ's Attitude To
Mark 7:5So the Pharisees and scribes asked Jesus, “Why do Your disciples not live their lives according to the tradition of the elders, but [instead] eat their bread with [ceremonially] unwashed hands?”
Life In Christ
John 1:4In Him was life [and the power to bestow life], and the life was the Light of men.
Life Is In Christ
John 1:4In Him was life [and the power to bestow life], and the life was the Light of men.
Life Through Christ
Romans 8:10If Christ lives in you, though your [natural] body is dead because of sin, your spirit is alive because of righteousness [which He provides].
Life With Christ
Ephesians 2:5even when we were [spiritually] dead and separated from Him because of our sins, He made us [spiritually] alive together with Christ (for by His grace—His undeserved favor and mercy—you have been saved from God’s judgment).
Lordship, Of Jesus Christ
Romans 10:9because if you acknowledge and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord [recognizing His power, authority, and majesty as God], and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
Love to Christ
1 Peter 1:8Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not even see Him now, you believe and trust in Him and you greatly rejoice and delight with inexpressible and glorious joy,
Love Towards Christ
Matthew 17:5While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and
Love Towards Christ, Shown By
Song of Solomon 3:2
“I said ‘So I must arise now and go out into the city;
Into the streets and into the squares [places I do not know]
I must seek him whom my soul loves.’
I sought him but I did not find him.
Love Towards Christ, The Nature Of
Ephesians 6:24Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with undying and incorruptible love.
Making Christ Known
1 Peter 1:20For He was
Mercy, Of Jesus Christ
Luke 4:16-21So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up; and as was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath, and stood up to read.
Millennial Kingdom, Christ Crushes Wickedness
Isaiah 2:2-4
Now it will come to pass that
In the last days
The mountain of the house of the Lord
Will be [firmly] established as the
And will be exalted above the hills;
And all the nations will stream to it.
Millennial Kingdom, Christ Restores Israel
Isaiah 25:7-8
And on this mountain He will destroy the covering that is [cast] over all peoples,
And the veil [of death] that is woven and spread over all the nations.
Millennial Kingdom, Christ Supreme On The Earth
Psalm 68:31-32
Princes and envoys shall come from Egypt;
Ethiopia will quickly stretch out her hands [with the offerings of submission] to God.
Mind, Of Christ
John 14:9-11Jesus said to him,
Miracles Of Christ
John 2:6-10Now there were six stone waterpots set there for the Jewish custom of purification (ceremonial washing), containing twenty or thirty gallons each.
Mission, Of Jesus Christ
1 Peter 1:18-20For you know that you were not redeemed from your useless [spiritually unproductive] way of life inherited [by tradition] from your forefathers with perishable things like silver and gold,
Mocking Christ
Matthew 9:24He said,
Mourning The Death Of Christ
Mark 16:10She went and reported it to those who had been with Him, while they were mourning and weeping.
Names And Titles For Christ
Revelation 1:8Nativity of Jesus Christ
Matthew 1:18Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been
Not Knowing About Christ
John 7:27But we know where this Man is from; whenever the Christ comes, no one will know where He is from.”
Not Seeing Christ
Luke 24:24Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just exactly as the women had said, but they did not see Him.”
Not Welcoming Christ
John 1:11He came to that which was His own [that which belonged to Him—His world, His creation, His possession], and those who were His own [people—the Jewish nation] did not receive and welcome Him.
Opposition To Christ From Scribes
Matthew 9:3And some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man blasphemes [by claiming the rights and prerogatives of God]!”
Overcoming Through Christ
Matthew 16:18Parables Of Christ
Matthew 7:24-27Participate In Christ Glory
Romans 8:17And if [we are His] children, [then we are His] heirs also: heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ [sharing His spiritual blessing and inheritance], if indeed we share in His suffering so that we may also share in His glory.
Participation In Christ Death And Resurrection
Romans 6:3-4Or are you ignorant of the fact that all of us who have been
Participation In Christ Nature
2 Peter 1:4For by these He has bestowed on us His precious and magnificent promises [of inexpressible value], so that by them you may escape from the immoral freedom that is in the world because of disreputable desire, and become sharers of the divine nature.
Participation In Christ Sufferings
Philippians 3:10And this, so that I may know Him [experientially, becoming more thoroughly acquainted with Him, understanding the remarkable wonders of His Person more completely] and [in that same way experience] the power of His resurrection [which overflows and is active in believers], and [that I may share] the fellowship of His sufferings, by being continually conformed [inwardly into His likeness even] to His death [dying as He did];
Participation, In Christ
Ephesians 1:13In Him, you also, when you heard the word of truth, the good news of your salvation, and [as a result] believed in Him, were stamped with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit [the One promised by Christ] as owned and protected [by God].
Peace Made Through Christ
Colossians 1:20and through [the intervention of] the Son to reconcile all things to Himself, making peace [with believers] through the blood of His cross; through Him, [I say,] whether things on earth or things in heaven.
Persecution Of Christ
Luke 4:29and they got up and drove Him out of the city, and led Him to the crest of the hill on which their city had been built, in order to hurl Him down the cliff.
Pharisees Concerned About Christ
Matthew 9:11When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, “Why does your Master eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
Pharisees, Attitudes To Jesus Christ
Matthew 12:38-42Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign (attesting miracle) from You [proving that You are what You claim to be].”
Plenty Through Christ
John 4:14Popularity Of Christ
Matthew 4:25Large crowds followed Him from Galilee and the
Power Of Christ, Described
Ephesians 1:20-21which He
Power Of Christ, Shown
John 1:3All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being.
Preaching Christ
1 Corinthians 1:23but we preach Christ crucified, [a message which is] to Jews a stumbling block [that provokes their opposition], and to Gentiles foolishness [just utter nonsense],
Predicting Christ
1 Peter 1:11seeking to find out what person or what time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He foretold the sufferings of Christ and the glories [destined] to follow.
Preeminence Of Christ
Colossians 1:18He is also the head [the life-source and leader] of the body, the
Preexistence Of Christ
Micah 5:2
“But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
Too little to be among the clans of Judah;
From you One shall come forth for Me [who is] to be Ruler in Israel,
His goings forth (appearances) are from long ago,
From
Prophecies Concerning Christ
Psalm 2:7
“I will declare the decree of the Lord:
He said to Me, ‘You are My Son;
This day [I proclaim] I have begotten You.
Questioning Christ
Mark 4:10As soon as He was alone, those who were around Him, together with the twelve [disciples], began asking Him about [the interpretation of] the parables.
Reasons For Faith In Christ
1 Peter 3:15But in your hearts set Christ apart [as holy—acknowledging Him, giving Him first place in your lives] as Lord. Always be ready to give a [logical] defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope and confident assurance [elicited by faith] that is within you, yet [do it] with gentleness and respect.
Rejection Of Christ
Mark 12:10Rejoicing In Christ
Philippians 4:4Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, take pleasure in Him]; again I will say, rejoice!
Remembering Christ
2 Timothy 2:8Remember Jesus Christ [the ever-living Lord who has] risen from the dead, [as the prophesied King] descended from David [king of Israel], according to my gospel [the good news that I preach],
Restored In Jesus Christ
Genesis 1:26-27Then God said, “Let Us (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) make man in Our image, according to Our likeness [not physical, but a spiritual personality and moral likeness]; and let them have complete authority over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the cattle, and over the entire earth, and over everything that creeps and crawls on the earth.”
Resurrection Of Christ, Appearances
Mark 16:9Resurrection Of Christ, Necessary For
Luke 24:45-46Then He opened their minds to [help them] understand the Scriptures,
Righteousness Of Christ
Isaiah 53:11
As a result of the
He shall see it and be satisfied;
By His knowledge [of what He has accomplished] the Righteous One,
My Servant, shall justify the many [making them righteous—upright before God, in right standing with Him],
For He shall bear [the responsibility for] their sins.
Said To Be The Christ
John 7:41Others said, “This is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed)!” But others said, “Surely the Christ is not going to come out of Galilee, is He?
Scriptures Bearing Witness To Christ
John 5:39Second Coming Of Christ
1 Thessalonians 5:23Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you through and through [that is, separate you from profane and vulgar things, make you pure and whole and undamaged—consecrated to Him—set apart for His purpose]; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept complete and [be found] blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Second Coming Of Christ, Names Of
Acts 3:19So repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins] and return [to God—seek His purpose for your life], so that your sins may be wiped away [blotted out, completely erased], so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord [restoring you like a cool wind on a hot day];
Second Coming Of Christ, The Purpose
Hebrews 9:28so Christ, having been offered once and once for all to bear [as a burden]
Seeing The Risen Christ
John 14:19Serving Christ
Romans 14:18For the one who serves Christ in this way [recognizing that food choice is secondary] is acceptable to God and is approved by men.
Sharing In Christ
1 Corinthians 10:16Is the cup of blessing which we bless [at the Lord’s Supper] not a sharing in the blood of Christ? [Indeed it is.] Is the bread which we break not a sharing in the body of Christ? [Indeed it is.]
Significance Of Christ's Crucifixion
1 Corinthians 1:17For Christ did not send me [as an apostle] to baptize, but [commissioned and empowered me] to preach the good news [of salvation]—not with clever and eloquent speech [as an orator], so that the cross of Christ would not be
Signs And Wonders Before Christ
Acts 7:36This man led them out [of Egypt] after performing wonders and signs in the land of Egypt and at the Red Sea and in the wilderness for forty years.
Signs Attending Christ
Isaiah 7:11-16“Ask a sign for yourself from the Lord your God [one that will convince you that God has spoken and will keep His word]; make your request as deep as Sheol or as high as heaven.”
Signs Of Christ's Return
Matthew 24:3While Jesus was seated on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, and said, “Tell us, when will this [destruction of the temple] take place, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end (completion, consummation) of the age?”
Signs Performed By Christ
Matthew 12:38Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign (attesting miracle) from You [proving that You are what You claim to be].”
Snares Laid For Christ
Matthew 16:1Now the Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and testing Jesus [to get something to use against Him], they asked Him to show them a sign from heaven [which would support His divine authority].
Soldiers Treatment Of Christ
John 18:3So Judas, having obtained the Roman
Speaking In Christ's Name
Matthew 7:22Spirit Of Christ
Romans 8:9However, you are not [living] in the flesh [controlled by the sinful nature] but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God lives in you [directing and guiding you]. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him [and is not a child of God].
Strengthened Through Christ
Philippians 4:13I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]
Strong Faith In Christ
Romans 1:8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith [your trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness] is being proclaimed in all the world.
Stumbling Over Christ
1 Peter 2:8and,
Subject To Christ
1 Peter 3:22who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God [that is, the place of honor and authority], with [all] angels and authorities and powers made subservient to Him.
Subsequent Witness To Christ
Matthew 10:32Suffering For Christ's Sake
Acts 5:41So they left the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy [dignified by indignity] to suffer shame for [the sake of] His name.
Suffering, Of Jesus Christ
Luke 24:25-26Then Jesus said to them,
Taking Christ
Matthew 2:13Now when they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up! Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod intends to search for the Child in order to destroy Him.”
Testing Christ
Matthew 16:1Now the Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and testing Jesus [to get something to use against Him], they asked Him to show them a sign from heaven [which would support His divine authority].
Thanks For Christ
2 Corinthians 9:15Now thanks be to God for His indescribable gift [which is precious beyond words]!
The Attractiveness Of Christ
Matthew 8:1When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds
The Chief Priests Condemning Christ
Matthew 16:21The Cries Of Christ
Luke 8:8The Effect Of Christ's Death
1 Corinthians 15:3For I passed on to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to [that which] the Scriptures [foretold],
The Existence Of Christ
John 1:1In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (
The Fact Of Christ's Death
Philippians 2:8After He was found in [terms of His] outward appearance as a man [for a divinely-appointed time], He humbled Himself [still further] by becoming obedient [to the Father] to the point of death, even death on a cross.
The Father's Activity Regarding Christ
1 John 4:14We [who were with Him in person] have seen and testify [as eye-witnesses] that the Father has sent the Son to be the Savior of the world.
The First Sight Of Christ
Luke 2:26It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).
The Fulness Of Christ
John 1:16For out of His fullness [the superabundance of His grace and truth] we have all received grace upon grace [spiritual blessing upon spiritual blessing, favor upon favor, and gift heaped upon gift].
The Grace Of Christ
John 1:14And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception).
The I Will's of Christ
Matthew 26:39And after going a little farther, He fell face down and prayed, saying,
The Law Of Christ
1 Corinthians 9:21To those who are without (outside) the Law, [I became] as one without the Law, though [I am] not without the law of God, but under the law of Christ, so that I might win those who are without law.
The Light Of Christ
John 8:12Once more Jesus addressed the crowd. He said,
The Mystery Of Christ
Ephesians 3:4By referring to this, when you read it you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,
The Need To Love Christ
Matthew 10:37The New Man In Christ
2 Corinthians 5:17Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life].
The One Who Sent Christ
Matthew 10:40The power of Christ
Philippians 3:10And this, so that I may know Him [experientially, becoming more thoroughly acquainted with Him, understanding the remarkable wonders of His Person more completely] and [in that same way experience] the power of His resurrection [which overflows and is active in believers], and [that I may share] the fellowship of His sufferings, by being continually conformed [inwardly into His likeness even] to His death [dying as He did];
The Presence Of Christ
Luke 24:36While they were talking about this, Jesus Himself [suddenly] stood among them and said to them,
The Sabbath And Christ
Matthew 12:2But when the Pharisees saw this, they said to Him, “Look! Your disciples are doing what
The Spirit Of Christ
Romans 8:9However, you are not [living] in the flesh [controlled by the sinful nature] but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God lives in you [directing and guiding you]. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him [and is not a child of God].
The Submission Of Christ
Matthew 4:3-4And the tempter came and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.”
The Witness Of Christ
John 7:7Those Who Believed In Christ
Acts 8:37Times Of The Christ
Galatians 4:4But when [in God’s plan] the proper time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the [regulations of the] Law,
Types Of Christ
Romans 5:14Yet death ruled [over mankind] from Adam to Moses [the Lawgiver], even over those who had not sinned
Unbelief Toward Christ
Mark 6:6He wondered at their unbelief.
And He was going around in the villages teaching.
Union With Christ, Nature Of
Isaiah 54:5-8
“For your husband is your Maker,
The Lord of hosts is His name;
And your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel,
Who is called the God of the whole earth.
Union With Christ, Significance Of
Matthew 10:40Unique Christ
John 15:24Watching Christ
Mark 3:2The Pharisees were watching Jesus closely to see if He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him [in the Jewish high court].
Weapons Of Christ
Revelation 1:16In His right hand He held seven stars, and from His mouth came a sharp two-edged sword [of judgment]; and His face [reflecting His majesty and the
Welcoming Christ
Romans 15:7Therefore, [continue to] accept and welcome one another, just as Christ has accepted and welcomed us to the glory of [our great] God.
Witnesses, To Jesus Christ
Acts 26:22-23But I have had help from God to this day, and I stand [before people] testifying to small and great alike, stating nothing except what the Prophets and Moses said would come to pass—
Work As To Christ
Ephesians 6:6not in the way of eye-service [working only when someone is watching you and only] to please men, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart;
Worshipping Christ
Matthew 2:2“Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star
