67 Bible Verses about Christians
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When he found him, he brought him to Antioch. They met with the congregation for a whole year. They taught many people. The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.
Then Agrippa said to Paul: In a short time you would persuade (convince) me to become a Christian.
If a man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this name.
The congregation that believed was of one heart and mind. No one claimed his or her own possessions for everything was common property.
The apostles performed many wonders among the people. They were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.
So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.
My brothers, keep the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. Do not favor one person over the other.
Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Reverence and respect God. Honor the king.
Both he who sanctifies and they who are sanctified are all from one. For this reason Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.
The congregation sent them on their way. They passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the nations. They brought great joy to all the brothers.
to the holy ones and faithful brothers in Christ that live in Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.
We always have to thank God for you, brothers. Jehovah loves you and we thank God that in the beginning he chose you to be saved through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.
I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me: Do not do that. I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers. You have the witness from Jesus: worship God! For the witness from Jesus is the spirit (mind-set) of prophecy.
Go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
The number of disciples increased at that time. A murmuring arose on the part of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.
They strengthened the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith. They said, We must enter the kingdom of God through much tribulation.
Observe the love the Father gave to us that we should be called the children of God. That is what we are! For this reason the world does not know us. This is because it did not know him.
He gave the right to become children of God to all who received him. Even to those who believe in his name.
The Spirit itself (Greek:autos ho pneuma) (itself the Spirit) bears witness with our spirit (mind and heart), that we are children of God.
Peter was kept in prison. Prayer was made without ceasing by the congregation to God for him.
Great fear came upon the entire congregation who heard these things.
Saul agreed to his death. There was at that time a great persecution against the congregation at Jerusalem. All but the apostles were scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria.
Likewise greet the congregation that is in their house. Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is of the first fruits (converts) of Asia to Christ.
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the congregation of God at Corinth, with all the holy ones throughout Achaia:
He is the head of the body, the congregation. He is the beginning (commencement), the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence (first place).
though if I am delayed, so that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in the household of God, which is the congregation of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth.
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the chosen ones who are temporary residents scattered in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia.
Unless those days are shortened, no flesh will be saved. For the sake of the chosen ones (selected individuals), those days will be shortened.
What then? Israel has not obtained that which he seeks. The chosen ones have obtained it, and the rest were blinded (rendered stupid) (hardened) (made insensitive).
For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory.
Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's chosen ones, and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness.
If children, then heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ. If indeed we suffer with him we may also be glorified with him.
If you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, heirs according to promise.
The Gentiles are fellow-heirs, and fellow-members of the body, and fellow-partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the good news.
In the same way, you husbands live with your wives in an understanding way. Honor the woman as the weaker vessel. For you are joint-heirs of the grace of life. May your prayers not be hindered (cut-off) (blocked).
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens. You are fellow citizens with the holy ones and of the household of God.
In time past you were no people, but now you are the people of God. You had not then received, but now have received mercy (compassion) (divine kindness).
As God's chosen, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness (humility), meekness (mildness), and long-suffering (patience).
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Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
All those who believed stayed together. They held all things in common. They sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to all men, as every man had need.
The congregation that believed was of one heart and mind. No one claimed his or her own possessions for everything was common property. The apostles witnessed about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power. Grace (God's loving kindness) was upon them all. There was no needy person among them for as many as possessed land or houses sold them, and brought the money from the things that were sold. read more.
They gave it to the apostles. Distribution was made to every man according as he had need. Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles, (this meaning: The son of consolation,) was a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus. He sold his land and brought the money to the apostles.
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In corinth
and not only so, but who was also appointed by the congregations to travel with us in the matter of this grace, which is ministered by us to the glory of the Lord, and to show our readiness.
I do not need to write you about the ministry to the holy ones. I know you are ready and I boast about to the Macedonians. That Achaia has been prepared since last year. Your zeal stirred up many of them. But I have sent the brothers that our boasting about you may not be made void in this respect. Even as I said, you may be prepared: read more.
Lest by any means, if any from Macedonia come with me and find you unprepared, we, not to speak of you, should be put to shame in this respect. I thought it necessary therefore to request the brothers to go before me to you, and prepare your generous gift before hand, that the same might be ready as a gift and not extortion. He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will reap bountifully. Let each man do according as he has purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver. God is able to make all grace abound toward you. You have plenty of everything you need and should abound in every good work. As it is written: He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor. His righteousness abides forever. The one who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness. You will be made rich in everything. And you can be generous on every occasion. This will cause thanksgiving to God through us. This service not only takes care of the needs of the holy ones, but also abounds with many expressions of thanksgiving to God. The proof of this ministry is that they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the good news of Christ, and for your liberal sharing with them and all men.
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In macedonia
but by equality: your abundance being a supply at this present time for their want, that their abundance also may become a supply for your want; that there may be equality:
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In antioch (of syria)
The disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers in Judea.
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In philippi
I have all things, and prosper: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you. It is an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.
Names » Of the saints » Christians
When he found him, he brought him to Antioch. They met with the congregation for a whole year. They taught many people. The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.
Titles and names of saints » Christians
When he found him, he brought him to Antioch. They met with the congregation for a whole year. They taught many people. The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.
Then Agrippa said to Paul: In a short time you would persuade (convince) me to become a Christian.
Topics on Christians
Accusations, Against Early Christians
Acts 16:19-21When her masters saw that the hope of their gain was gone, they grabbed Paul and Silas, and dragged them into the marketplace before the rulers.
Admonition, Of Christians
Proverbs 27:6Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Agreement, Among Christians
Ephesians 4:3Diligently try to keep the unity (oneness) of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Aliens, Christians In The World
John 15:18-19If the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated you.
Anointing of Christians
2 Corinthians 1:21-22He who establishes us with you in Christ, and anointed us, is God.
Attitudes, Of Christians To The World
Romans 12:2Do not be conformed to this world (religious, social, political, and economic arrangement). But be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Prove what is the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God.
Calling, Of Christians
2 Timothy 1:9God has saved us and called us with a holy calling. This is not according to our works, but according to his purpose and grace that was granted us in Christ Jesus, from all eternity.
Christians Are Called Children
1 John 3:1-2Observe the love the Father gave to us that we should be called the children of God. That is what we are! For this reason the world does not know us. This is because it did not know him.
Christians Are Called Disciples
Acts 11:26When he found him, he brought him to Antioch. They met with the congregation for a whole year. They taught many people. The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.
Christians Are Called Followers Of The Way
Acts 9:1-2Saul was still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord. He went to the high priest.
Christians Are Called Friends
John 15:15I no longer call you servants for the servant does not know what the lord does. I have called you friends; for all things that I heard from my Father, I have made known to you.
Christians Are Called Heirs
Romans 8:17If children, then heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ. If indeed we suffer with him we may also be glorified with him.
Christians Are Called Prisoners Of Christ
Ephesians 3:1For this cause I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you people of the nations.
Christians Are Called Servants Of Christ
Romans 1:1Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, appointed (set apart) for the good news of God,
Christians Are Called Servants Of God
2 Corinthians 6:4In everything we commend ourselves, as ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
Christians Being Called Brothers
Hebrews 2:11Both he who sanctifies and they who are sanctified are all from one. For this reason Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.
Christians, Names Of
Acts 5:14More believers were added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.
Compassion, In Christians
Ephesians 4:32You should be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also forgave you through (by means of) Christ.
Confidence, Of Christians
1 John 3:21Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us we have confidence toward God.
Crowns Of Christians
1 Thessalonians 2:19Who is our hope, or joy, or crown of exultation? Is it not you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus, at his coming?
Deceivers, Of Christians
Romans 16:18They do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the unaware.
Deception, Christians Must Not Practice
1 Peter 2:1Put away all badness and all deception, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil talk.
Division Among Christians
Acts 15:1-5Some men came down from Judea to teach the brothers. They said: You cannot be saved unless you become circumcised according to the custom of Moses.
Humility In The Christians Life
Colossians 3:12As God's chosen, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness (humility), meekness (mildness), and long-suffering (patience).
Love Fellow Christians!
John 13:34I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another.
Reasons Why The World Hates Christians
Matthew 10:22Men will hate you because of me. He who endures to the end will be saved.
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