4 Bible Verses about distrust
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Barnabas [agreed, and] wanted to take John Mark [his cousin, See Col. 4:10] with them. But Paul was not at all in favor of taking someone who had left them and refused to continue on in the work [of preaching the Gospel] when they were in Pamphylia. [See 13:13].
But when the young man heard these words, he went away saddened, for he had many possessions.
But the man had a sad look on his face when he heard these words, and went away sorrowful, for he had many possessions.
But Jesus would not trust Himself to them [i.e., to the care of these Jewish leaders] because He knew all men,
From Thematic Bible
Distrust » Of religious men » Unbelievers, general references to
But the place for cowards, and unbelievers, and disgusting people [i.e., because of their terrible sins], and murderers, and sexually immoral people, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, will be the lake that burns with fire and sulphur. This is the second death."
So, Jesus said to him, "None of you people will believe [in me] unless you see [miraculous] signs and wonders, [will you?]."
But the Jews who did not obey [the Gospel message] incited the spirits of the [unconverted] Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.
that slave's master will return on a day that he least expects, and at an hour unknown [to him]. And [that master] will whip him to shreds and will turn him over to suffer the same fate as unfaithful servants receive.
And you do not keep His message living in your [hearts], for you do not believe [in] the One whom God sent [i.e., in Jesus].
Distrust » Of religious men » Moses, when told the host of israel should be fed
Distrust » Doubt » Peter sinking in the sea
And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him and said, "You have such little faith; why did you doubt?"
Jesus, being aware of their thoughts, said, "O, you people with [such] little faith! Why are you reasoning among yourselves about not having bread?
Distrust » Doubt » The two on the way to emmaus
Then Jesus said to them, "You foolish men! How slow your minds are to believe everything the prophets have spoken [in their writings]!
Then He said to Thomas, "Put your finger here [i.e., to touch the nail scars] and look at my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side [i.e., where the spear had pierced Him]. Stop doubting and believe [that it is really I]."
Distrust » Of religious men » The disciples, in failing to heal a demoniac
Then Jesus' disciples came to Him privately and said, "Why could we not drive out that evil spirit?" He answered them, "[It was] because you had such little faith. For truly I tell you, if you have faith as [small as] a mustard tree seed, you could say to this mountain, 'Move from here to that place over there' and it would move. And nothing will be impossible for you [to do]." {[{[Some manuscripts contain the following verse:
Distrust » Of religious men » Abraham, when promised a child in old age
Distrust » Doubt » The disciples powerless to heal
Jesus replied [to the crowd], "You perverse generation of faithless people! How long must I be with you [i.e., before you understand]? How long do I have to be patient with you? Bring the sick boy to me."
Distrust » Doubt » Rebuked by Christ
So, if God so [beautifully] dresses the grass in a field, which is [green] today, and [then] tomorrow [dries up and] is thrown in the oven [i.e., as fuel], will He not do even more in providing your clothing, you people with such little faith?
Distrust » Of religious men » The disciples, when told of the resurrection of Christ
But these words seemed as nonsense to the apostles, and they refused to believe the women. {{Some ancient authorities do not include verse
Distrust » Of religious men » Zacharias, when promised that he should have a great son
And consider this, you will [have to] remain a mute and be unable to speak until the day when these things happen because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in due time."
Distrust » Doubt » The disciples in the storm
And He said to His disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you not still have [any] faith?"
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