91 Bible Verses about Saints
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to the church of God that is in Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, and called to be saints, with all those in every place who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours.
For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. He has chosen you to be his people, prized above all others on the face of the earth.
Then he will elevate you above all the nations he has made and you will receive praise, fame, and honor. You will be a people holy to the Lord your God, as he has said.
Realize that the Lord shows the godly special favor; the Lord responds when I cry out to him.
To all those loved by God in Rome, called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!
By his will we have been made holy through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
I will listen to what God the Lord says. For he will make peace with his people, his faithful followers. Yet they must not return to their foolish ways.
Now ascend, O Lord God, to your resting place, you and the ark of your strength! May your priests, O Lord God, experience your deliverance! May your loyal followers rejoice in the prosperity you give!
May your priests be clothed with integrity! May your loyal followers shout for joy!
Remain loyal to the Lord, you chosen people of his, for his loyal followers lack nothing!
He says: "Assemble my covenant people before me, those who ratified a covenant with me by sacrifice!"
A psalm of Asaph. O God, foreigners have invaded your chosen land; they have polluted your holy temple and turned Jerusalem into a heap of ruins. They have given the corpses of your servants to the birds of the sky; the flesh of your loyal followers to the beasts of the earth.
I will protect her priests, and her godly people will shout exuberantly.
Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the believers who are with them.
And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes on behalf of the saints according to God's will.
Pray that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea and that my ministry in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints,
Give greetings to all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers with me here send greetings. All the saints greet you, especially those who belong to Caesar's household.
that is, the mystery that has been kept hidden from ages and generations, but has now been revealed to his saints.
and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress -- as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.
for God is not characterized by disorder but by peace. As in all the churches of the saints,
From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints [in Ephesus], the faithful in Christ Jesus.
to the saints, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ, at Colossae. Grace and peace to you from God our Father!
But among you there must not be either sexual immorality, impurity of any kind, or greed, as these are not fitting for the saints. Neither should there be vulgar speech, foolish talk, or coarse jesting -- all of which are out of character -- but rather thanksgiving.
so that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and provide her with whatever help she may need from you, for she has been a great help to many, including me.
I, therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live worthily of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Since all these things are to melt away in this manner, what sort of people must we be, conducting our lives in holiness and godliness,
If anyone is meant for captivity, into captivity he will go. If anyone is to be killed by the sword, then by the sword he must be killed. This requires steadfast endurance and faith from the saints.
This requires the steadfast endurance of the saints -- those who obey God's commandments and hold to their faith in Jesus.
Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.
But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints. For Macedonia and Achaia are pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
When any of you has a legal dispute with another, does he dare go to court before the unrighteous rather than before the saints?
With regard to the collection for the saints, please follow the directions that I gave to the churches of Galatia: On the first day of the week, each of you should set aside some income and save it to the extent that God has blessed you, so that a collection will not have to be made when I come.
For it is not necessary for me to write you about this service to the saints, because I know your eagerness to help. I keep boasting to the Macedonians about this eagerness of yours, that Achaia has been ready to give since last year, and your zeal to participate has stirred up most of them.
For indeed he who makes holy and those being made holy all have the same origin, and so he is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters,
Remain in me, and I will remain in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me. "I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me -- and I in him -- bears much fruit, because apart from me you can accomplish nothing.
From Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the overseers and deacons.
Give greetings to all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers with me here send greetings.
when he comes to be glorified among his saints and admired on that day among all who have believed -- and you did in fact believe our testimony.
If you belonged to the world, the world would love you as its own. However, because you do not belong to the world, but I chose you out of the world, for this reason the world hates you.
While I was watching, that horn began to wage war against the holy ones and was defeating them,
His power will be great, but it will not be by his strength alone. He will cause terrible destruction. He will be successful in what he undertakes. He will destroy powerful people and the people of the holy ones.
I have given them your word, and the world has hated them, because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world.
But Ananias replied, "Lord, I have heard from many people about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem,
And that is what I did in Jerusalem: Not only did I lock up many of the saints in prisons by the authority I received from the chief priests, but I also cast my vote against them when they were sentenced to death.
The beast was permitted to go to war against the saints and conquer them. He was given ruling authority over every tribe, people, language, and nation,
because they poured out the blood of your saints and prophets, so you have given them blood to drink. They got what they deserved!"
As for God's chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much --
The Lord values the lives of his faithful followers.
The Lord takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love.
-- since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened -- so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
He watches over his holy ones, but the wicked are made speechless in the darkness, for it is not by one's own strength that one prevails.
Love the Lord, all you faithful followers of his! The Lord protects those who have integrity, but he pays back in full the one who acts arrogantly.
For the Lord promotes justice, and never abandons his faithful followers. They are permanently secure, but the children of evil men are wiped out.
You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of his faithful followers; he delivers them from the power of the wicked.
The holy ones of the Most High will receive the kingdom and will take possession of the kingdom forever and ever.'
May they praise God while they hold a two-edged sword in their hand, in order to take revenge on the nations, and punish foreigners. They bind their kings in chains, and their nobles in iron shackles,read more.
and execute the judgment to which their enemies have been sentenced. All his loyal followers will be vindicated. Praise the Lord!
until the Ancient of Days arrived and judgment was rendered in favor of the holy ones of the Most High. Then the time came for the holy ones to take possession of the kingdom.
Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you not competent to settle trivial suits?
giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you to share in the saints' inheritance in the light.
From Thematic Bible
Cave » Used as a dwelling » Saints
(the world was not worthy of them); they wandered in deserts and mountains and caves and openings in the earth.
Cities » Illustrative of » Saints
Communion with God » Saints » Have, in prayer
Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help.
Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God.
Communion with God » Saints » Desires
For the music director; a well-written song by the Korahites. As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God!
I feel torn between the two, because I have a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far,
Communion with God » Saints » Should always enjoy
I constantly trust in the Lord; because he is at my right hand, I will not be upended.
Then I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you forever -- the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot accept, because it does not see him or know him. But you know him, because he resides with you and will be in you. "I will not abandon you as orphans, I will come to you.
Communion with God » Saints » Have, in the lord's supper
Is not the cup of blessing that we bless a sharing in the blood of Christ? Is not the bread that we break a sharing in the body of Christ?
Communion with God » Saints » Have, in meditation
As if with choice meat you satisfy my soul. My mouth joyfully praises you, whenever I remember you on my bed, and think about you during the nighttime hours.
Compassion and sympathy » Exercise towards » Saints
so that there may be no division in the body, but the members may have mutual concern for one another. If one member suffers, everyone suffers with it. If a member is honored, all rejoice with it.
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » Saints
Deceit » Saints » Free from
The one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure, who does not lie, or make promises with no intention of keeping them.
The Israelites who remain will not act deceitfully. They will not lie, and a deceitful tongue will not be found in their mouth. Indeed, they will graze peacefully like sheep and lie down; no one will terrify them."
Deceit » Saints » Should beware of those who teach
Let nobody deceive you with empty words, for because of these things God's wrath comes on the sons of disobedience.
Be careful not to allow anyone to captivate you through an empty, deceitful philosophy that is according to human traditions and the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.
Deceit » Saints » Pray for deliverance from those who use
Vindicate me, O God! Fight for me against an ungodly nation! Deliver me from deceitful and evil men!
I said, "O Lord, rescue me from those who lie with their lips and those who deceive with their tongue.
Deceit » Saints » Should lay aside, in seeking truth
So get rid of all evil and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander.
Deceit » Saints » Delivered from those who use
From harm and violence he will defend them; he will value their lives.
Deceit » Saints » Shun those addicted to
Deceit » Saints » Purposed against
Deceit » Saints » Avoid
Deceit » Saints » Purpose against
Decision » Instances of » Saints
These are the ones who have not defiled themselves with women, for they are virgins. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These were redeemed from humanity as firstfruits to God and to the Lamb,
false Doctrines » Should be avoided by » Saints
Be careful not to allow anyone to captivate you through an empty, deceitful philosophy that is according to human traditions and the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.
So we are no longer to be children, tossed back and forth by waves and carried about by every wind of teaching by the trickery of people who craftily carry out their deceitful schemes.
Glorifying God » Saints » Should resolve to
You are my God and I will give you thanks! You are my God and I will praise you!
Glorifying God » Saints » Unite in
so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Glorifying God » Saints » Persevere in
O Lord, my God, I will give you thanks with my whole heart! I will honor your name continually!
Grace » Saints » Abound in gifts of
And God is able to make all grace overflow to you so that because you have enough of everything in every way at all times, you will overflow in every good work.
With great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was on them all.
Now we make known to you, brothers and sisters, the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia,
And in their prayers on your behalf they long for you because of the extraordinary grace God has shown to you.
Grace » Saints » Are what they are by
For our reason for confidence is this: the testimony of our conscience, that with pure motives and sincerity which are from God -- not by human wisdom but by the grace of God -- we conducted ourselves in the world, and all the more toward you.
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me has not been in vain. In fact, I worked harder than all of them -- yet not I, but the grace of God with me.
Grace » Saints » Should speak with
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer everyone.
You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, that it may give grace to those who hear.
Grace » Saints » Should be strong in
So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Grace » Saints » Should grow in
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the honor both now and on that eternal day.
Grace » Saints » Should be established in
Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals, which have never benefited those who participated in them.
Grace » Saints » Are under
Grace » Saints » Are heirs of
Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as the weaker partners and show them honor as fellow heirs of the grace of life. In this way nothing will hinder your prayers.
Grace » Saints » Receive, from Christ
Holiness » Saints » Shall be presented to God in
but now he has reconciled you by his physical body through death to present you holy, without blemish, and blameless before him --
so that your hearts are strengthened in holiness to be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.
Holiness » Saints » Called to
He is the one who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not based on our works but on his own purpose and grace, granted to us in Christ Jesus before time began,
Holiness » Saints » Possess
Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, partners in a heavenly calling, take note of Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess,
If someone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, which is what you are.
Holiness » Saints » Should have their conversation in
Since all these things are to melt away in this manner, what sort of people must we be, conducting our lives in holiness and godliness,
Holiness » Saints » Elected to
because those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.
For he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world that we may be holy and unblemished in his sight in love.
Holiness » Saints » Should yield their members as instruments of
and do not present your members to sin as instruments to be used for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who are alive from the dead and your members to God as instruments to be used for righteousness.
(I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh.) For just as you once presented your members as slaves to impurity and lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness leading to sanctification.
Holiness » Saints » Should seek perfection in
Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that could defile the body and the spirit, and thus accomplish holiness out of reverence for God.
Holiness » Saints » Shall continue in, for ever
The evildoer must continue to do evil, and the one who is morally filthy must continue to be filthy. The one who is righteous must continue to act righteously, and the one who is holy must continue to be holy."
Holiness » Saints » New created in
and to put on the new man who has been created in God's image -- in righteousness and holiness that comes from truth.
Holiness » Saints » Should follow after
Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.
Holiness » Saints » Should serve God in
that we, being rescued from the hand of our enemies, may serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before him for as long as we live.
Holiness » Saints » Should present their bodies to God in
Therefore I exhort you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a sacrifice -- alive, holy, and pleasing to God -- which is your reasonable service.
Holiness » Saints » Have their fruit unto
But now, freed from sin and enslaved to God, you have your benefit leading to sanctification, and the end is eternal life.
Holiness » Saints » Should continue in
Hope » Saints » Should continue in
Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
Hope » Saints » Rejoice in
through whom we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of God's glory.
Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer.
Hope » Saints » Should not be moved from
if indeed you remain in the faith, established and firm, without shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard. This gospel has also been preached in all creation under heaven, and I, Paul, have become its servant.
Hope » Saints » Have, in death
The wicked will be thrown down in his trouble, but the righteous have refuge even in the threat of death.
Hope » Saints » Have all, the same
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you too were called to the one hope of your calling,
Hope » Saints » Are called to
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you too were called to the one hope of your calling,
Hope » Saints » Should not be ashamed of
Hope » Saints » Should abound in
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in him, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Hope » Saints » Should hold fast
But Christ is faithful as a son over God's house. We are of his house, if in fact we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope we take pride in.
Hope » Saints » Should look for the object of
as we wait for the happy fulfillment of our hope in the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Judgments » Saints » Acknowledge the justice of
You are righteous with regard to all that has happened to us, for you have acted faithfully. It is we who have been in the wrong!
"Everything that has happened to us has come about because of our wicked actions and our great guilt. Even so, our God, you have exercised restraint toward our iniquities and have given us a remnant such as this.
When he saw the angel who was destroying the people, David said to the Lord, "Look, it is I who have sinned and done this evil thing! As for these sheep -- what have they done? Attack me and my family."
"Tell these people this, Jeremiah: 'My eyes overflow with tears day and night without ceasing. For my people, my dear children, have suffered a crushing blow. They have suffered a serious wound.
Judgments » Saints » Sympathize with those under
I wish that my head were a well full of water and my eyes were a fountain full of tears! If they were, I could cry day and night for those of my dear people who have been killed.
But if you will not pay attention to this warning, I will weep alone because of your arrogant pride. I will weep bitterly and my eyes will overflow with tears because you, the Lord's flock, will be carried into exile."
Streams of tears flow from my eyes because my people are destroyed.
Judgments » Saints » Pray for those under
So I turned my attention to the Lord God to implore him by prayer and requests, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.
But Moses sought the favor of the Lord his God and said, "O Lord, why does your anger burn against your people, whom you have brought out from the land of Egypt with great power and with a mighty hand? Why should the Egyptians say, 'For evil he led them out to kill them in the mountains and to destroy them from the face of the earth'? Turn from your burning anger, and relent of this evil against your people. Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel your servants, to whom you swore by yourself and told them, 'I will multiply your descendants like the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have spoken about I will give to your descendants, and they will inherit it forever.'"
When the people cried to Moses, he prayed to the Lord, and the fire died out.
Judgments » Saints » Provided for, during
Joseph also provided food for his father, his brothers, and all his father's household, according to the number of their little children.
by saving their lives from death and sustaining them during times of famine.
They will not be ashamed when hard times come; when famine comes they will have enough to eat.
Judgments » Saints » Preserved during
He will deliver you from six calamities; yes, in seven no evil will touch you. In time of famine he will redeem you from death, and in time of war from the power of the sword.
The law of God » Saints » Freed from the bondage of
So, my brothers and sisters, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, so that you could be joined to another, to the one who was raised from the dead, to bear fruit to God.
But now we have been released from the law, because we have died to what controlled us, so that we may serve in the new life of the Spirit and not under the old written code.
The law of God » Saints » Have, written on their hearts
"For this is the covenant that I will establish with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and I will inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God and they will be my people.
"But I will make a new covenant with the whole nation of Israel after I plant them back in the land," says the Lord. "I will put my law within them and write it on their hearts and minds. I will be their God and they will be my people.
The law of God » Saints » Love
(Samek) I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law.
The law of God » Saints » Delight in
May I experience your compassion, so I might live! For I find delight in your law.
The law of God » Saints » Pledge themselves to walk in
hereby participate with their colleagues the town leaders and enter into a curse and an oath to adhere to the law of God which was given through Moses the servant of God, and to obey carefully all the commandments of the LORD our Lord, along with his ordinances and his statutes.
The law of God » Saints » Freed from the curse of
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us (because it is written, "Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree")
The law of God » Saints » Lament over the violation of by others
The law of God » Saints » Pray for power to keep
The law of God » Saints » Pray to understand
Open my eyes so I can truly see the marvelous things in your law!
The law of God » Saints » Keep
The law of God » Saints » Should make the subject of their conversation
It will be a sign for you on your hand and a memorial on your forehead, so that the law of the Lord may be in your mouth, for with a mighty hand the Lord brought you out of Egypt.
The law of God » Saints » Should remember
"Remember the law of my servant Moses, to whom at Horeb I gave rules and regulations for all Israel to obey.
The law of God » Saints » Prepare their hearts to seek
Now Ezra had dedicated himself to the study of the law of the Lord, to its observance, and to teaching its statutes and judgments in Israel.
Eternal life » Saints » Have promises of
For "physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come."
From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to further the promise of life in Christ Jesus,
in hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the ages began.
Eternal life » Saints » May have assurance of
I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.
For we know that if our earthly house, the tent we live in, is dismantled, we have a building from God, a house not built by human hands, that is eternal in the heavens.
Eternal life » Saints » Should lay hold of
Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses.
In this way they will save up a treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the future and so lay hold of what is truly life.
Eternal life » Saints » Shall reign in
For if, by the transgression of the one man, death reigned through the one, how much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, Jesus Christ!
The holy ones of the Most High will receive the kingdom and will take possession of the kingdom forever and ever.'
Eternal life » Saints » Shall rise unto
Many of those who sleep in the dusty ground will awake -- some to everlasting life, and others to shame and everlasting abhorrence.
and will come out -- the ones who have done what is good to the resurrection resulting in life, and the ones who have done what is evil to the resurrection resulting in condemnation.
Eternal life » Saints » Have hope of
in hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the ages began.
And so, since we have been justified by his grace, we become heirs with the confident expectation of eternal life."
Eternal life » Saints » Shall reap, through the spirit
because the person who sows to his own flesh will reap corruption from the flesh, but the one who sows to the Spirit will reap eternal life from the Spirit.
Eternal life » Saints » Are preserved unto
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; no one will snatch them from my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can snatch them from my Father's hand.
Eternal life » Saints » Shall inherit
And whoever has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life.
Eternal life » Saints » Shall go into
And these will depart into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."
Eternal life » Saints » Look for the mercy of God unto
maintain yourselves in the love of God, while anticipating the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that brings eternal life.
Light » Illustrative of » Saints
so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without blemish though you live in a crooked and perverse society, in which you shine as lights in the world
for you were at one time darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of the light --
The master commended the dishonest manager because he acted shrewdly. For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their contemporaries than the people of light.
Lions » Killed by » Saints
Through faith they conquered kingdoms, administered justice, gained what was promised, shut the mouths of lions,
Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Saints
Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king.
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been fathered by God, and everyone who loves the father loves the child fathered by him.
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Are ever mindful of
For I am ever aware of your faithfulness, and your loyalty continually motivates me.
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Are heard according to
Listen to me because of your loyal love! O Lord, revive me, as you typically do!
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Drawn by
In a far-off land the Lord will manifest himself to them. He will say to them, 'I have loved you with an everlasting love. That is why I have continued to be faithful to you.
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Should expect, in affliction
One deep stream calls out to another at the sound of your waterfalls; all your billows and waves overwhelm me. By day the Lord decrees his loyal love, and by night he gives me a song, a prayer to the living God.
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Quickened after
Revive me with your loyal love, that I might keep the rules you have revealed.
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Comforted by
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Receive mercy through
In a burst of anger I rejected you momentarily, but with lasting devotion I will have compassion on you," says your protector, the Lord.
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Crowned with
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Preserved by
O Lord, you do not withhold your compassion from me. May your loyal love and faithfulness continually protect me!
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Look for mercy through
For the music director; a psalm of David, written when Nathan the prophet confronted him after David's affair with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, because of your loyal love! Because of your great compassion, wipe away my rebellious acts!
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Betrothed in
I will commit myself to you forever; I will commit myself to you in righteousness and justice, in steadfast love and tender compassion.
Lying » Saints » Hate
The righteous person hates anything false, but the wicked person acts in shameful disgrace.
Lying » Saints » Pray to be preserved from
Remove falsehood and lies far from me; do not give me poverty or riches, feed me with my allotted portion of bread,
Lying » Saints » Avoid
The Israelites who remain will not act deceitfully. They will not lie, and a deceitful tongue will not be found in their mouth. Indeed, they will graze peacefully like sheep and lie down; no one will terrify them."
He said, "Certainly they will be my people, children who are not disloyal." He became their deliverer.
Lying » Saints » Reject those who practice
Lying » Saints » Respect not those who practice
How blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord and does not seek help from the proud or from liars!
Martyrdom » Saints » Forewarned of
"Then they will hand you over to be persecuted and will kill you. You will be hated by all the nations because of my name.
They will put you out of the synagogue, yet a time is coming when the one who kills you will think he is offering service to God.
"Brother will hand over brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rise against parents and have them put to death.
Martyrdom » Saints » Should not fear
Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. The devil is about to have some of you thrown into prison so you may be tested, and you will experience suffering for ten days. Remain faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown that is life itself.
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Martyrdom » Saints » Should be prepared for
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
Martyrdom » Saints » Should resist sin unto
You have not yet resisted to the point of bloodshed in your struggle against sin.
Murder » Saints » Should warn others against
Reuben continued, "Don't shed blood! Throw him into this cistern that is here in the wilderness, but don't lay a hand on him." (Reuben said this so he could rescue Joseph from them and take him back to his father.)
But you should take careful note of this: If you put me to death, you will bring on yourselves and this city and those who live in it the guilt of murdering an innocent man. For the Lord has sent me to speak all this where you can hear it. That is the truth!"
Murder » Saints » Specially warned against
But let none of you suffer as a murderer or thief or criminal or as a troublemaker.
Murder » Saints » Deprecate the guilt of
Rescue me from the guilt of murder, O God, the God who delivers me! Then my tongue will shout for joy because of your deliverance.
Nazarites » Illustrative of » Saints
Therefore "come out from their midst, and be separate," says the Lord, "and touch no unclean thing, and I will welcome you,
Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their misfortune and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
spiritual Peace » Saints » Wish, to each other
From Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace and peace to you!
And all who will behave in accordance with this rule, peace and mercy be on them, and on the Israel of God.
to the saints, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ, at Colossae. Grace and peace to you from God our Father!
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!
spiritual Peace » Saints » Have, with God
Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
spiritual Peace » Promised to » Saints
The mountains will bring news of peace to the people, and the hills will announce justice.
During his days the godly will flourish; peace will prevail as long as the moon remains in the sky.
spiritual Peace » Saints » Die in
Take note of the one who has integrity! Observe the godly! For the one who promotes peace has a future.
spiritual Peace » Saints » Kept by
And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
spiritual Peace » Saints » Ruled by
Let the peace of Christ be in control in your heart (for you were in fact called as one body to this peace), and be thankful.
spiritual Peace » Saints » Enjoy
spiritual Peace » Saints » Kept in perfect
You keep completely safe the people who maintain their faith, for they trust in you.
spiritual Peace » Saints » Blessed with
spiritual Peace » Saints » Have in Christ
I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble and suffering, but take courage -- I have conquered the world."
spiritual Peace » Saints » Repose in
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Enabled to speak the truth boldly by
But I am full of the courage that the Lord's Spirit gives, and have a strong commitment to justice. This enables me to confront Jacob with its rebellion, and Israel with its sin.
The proposal pleased the entire group, so they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a Gentile convert to Judaism from Antioch.
For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, a prisoner for his sake, but by God's power accept your share of suffering for the gospel.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Strengthened by
I pray that according to the wealth of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person,
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Upheld by
Let me again experience the joy of your deliverance! Sustain me by giving me the desire to obey!
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Abound in hope by
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in him, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Helped in prayer by
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how we should pray, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with inexpressible groanings.
The power of Christ » Saints » Strengthened by
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed for all the Gentiles to hear. And so I was delivered from the lion's mouth!
I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me.
The power of Christ » Saints » Preserved by
Because of this, in fact, I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, because I know the one in whom my faith is set and I am convinced that he is able to protect what has been entrusted to me until that day.
The Lord will deliver me from every evil deed and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever! Amen.
The power of Christ » Saints » Bodies of, shall be changed by
who will transform these humble bodies of ours into the likeness of his glorious body by means of that power by which he is able to subject all things to himself.
The power of Christ » Saints » Succored by
For since he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
The power of Christ » Saints » Made willing by
Your people willingly follow you when you go into battle. On the holy hills at sunrise the dew of your youth belongs to you.
God, Power of » Saints » Supported in affliction by
by truthful teaching, by the power of God, with weapons of righteousness both for the right hand and for the left,
So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, a prisoner for his sake, but by God's power accept your share of suffering for the gospel.
God, Power of » Saints » Strengthened by
Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power.
being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of all patience and steadfastness, joyfully
God, Power of » Saints » Delivered by
If our God whom we are serving exists, he is able to rescue us from the furnace of blazing fire, and he will rescue us, O king, from your power as well.
They are your servants and your people, whom you have redeemed by your mighty strength and by your powerful hand.
God, Power of » Saints » Upheld by
Don't be afraid, for I am with you! Don't be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you -- yes, I help you -- yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand!
God, Power of » Saints » Receive increase of grace by
And God is able to make all grace overflow to you so that because you have enough of everything in every way at all times, you will overflow in every good work.
God, Power of » Saints » Have confidence in
But the Lord is with me to help me like an awe-inspiring warrior. Therefore those who persecute me will fail and will not prevail over me. They will be thoroughly disgraced because they did not succeed. Their disgrace will never be forgotten.
God, Power of » Saints » Long for exhibitions of
A psalm of David, written when he was in the Judean wilderness. O God, you are my God! I long for you! My soul thirsts for you, my flesh yearns for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. Yes, in the sanctuary I have seen you, and witnessed your power and splendor.
God, Power of » Saints » Kept by, unto salvation
who by God's power are protected through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
God, Power of » Saints » Exalted by
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Saints » Enabled to speak the truth boldly by
But I am full of the courage that the Lord's Spirit gives, and have a strong commitment to justice. This enables me to confront Jacob with its rebellion, and Israel with its sin.
The proposal pleased the entire group, so they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a Gentile convert to Judaism from Antioch.
For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, a prisoner for his sake, but by God's power accept your share of suffering for the gospel.
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Saints » Strengthened by
I pray that according to the wealth of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person,
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Saints » Abound in hope by
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in him, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Saints » Helped in prayer by
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how we should pray, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with inexpressible groanings.
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Saints » Upheld by
Let me again experience the joy of your deliverance! Sustain me by giving me the desire to obey!
Praise » Is obligatory upon » Saints
Let the godly rejoice because of their vindication! Let them shout for joy upon their beds!
Prayer, answers to » Saints » Praise God for
Prayer, answers to » Saints » Bless God for
God deserves praise, for he did not reject my prayer or abandon his love for me!
Prayer, answers to » Saints » Love God for
Prayer, answers to » Saints » Are assured of
And if we know that he hears us in regard to whatever we ask, then we know that we have the requests that we have asked from him.
Precious stones » Illustrative of » Saints
"They will belong to me," says the Lord who rules over all, "in the day when I prepare my own special property. I will spare them as a man spares his son who serves him.
If anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,
Pride » Saints » Mourn over, in others
But if you will not pay attention to this warning, I will weep alone because of your arrogant pride. I will weep bitterly and my eyes will overflow with tears because you, the Lord's flock, will be carried into exile."
Pride » Saints » Hate, in others
I will destroy anyone who slanders his neighbor in secret. I will not tolerate anyone who has a cocky demeanor and an arrogant attitude.
Pride » Saints » Give not way to
A song of ascents, by David. O Lord, my heart is not proud, nor do I have a haughty look. I do not have great aspirations, or concern myself with things that are beyond me.
Pride » Saints » Respect not, in others
How blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord and does not seek help from the proud or from liars!
priests » Illustrative of » Saints
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may proclaim the virtues of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
and you will be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' These are the words that you will speak to the Israelites."
The promises of God » Saints » Plead, in prayer
Then Jacob prayed, "O God of my father Abraham, God of my father Isaac, O Lord, you said to me, 'Return to your land and to your relatives and I will make you prosper.'
But you said, 'I will certainly make you prosper and will make your descendants like the sand on the seashore, too numerous to count.'"
So now, O Lord, may the promise you made about your servant and his family become a permanent reality! Do as you promised,
Now, O Lord, you are the true God; you have made this good promise to your servant.
The promises of God » Saints » Heirs of
And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's descendants, heirs according to the promise.
By faith he lived as a foreigner in the promised land as though it were a foreign country, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, who were fellow heirs of the same promise.
In the same way God wanted to demonstrate more clearly to the heirs of the promise that his purpose was unchangeable, and so he intervened with an oath,
The promises of God » Saints » Expect the performance of
And blessed is she who believed that what was spoken to her by the Lord would be fulfilled."
But, according to his promise, we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness truly resides.
So Mary said, "Yes, I am a servant of the Lord; let this happen to me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her.
The promises of God » Saints » Children of
This means it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God; rather, the children of promise are counted as descendants.
But you, brothers and sisters, are children of the promise like Isaac.
The promises of God » Saints » Sometimes, through infirmity, tempted to doubt
Then I said, "I am sickened by the thought that the sovereign One might become inactive.
The promises of God » Saints » Have implicit confidence in
By faith, even though Sarah herself was barren and he was too old, he received the ability to procreate, because he regarded the one who had given the promise to be trustworthy.
The promises of God » Saints » Stagger not at
He did not waver in unbelief about the promise of God but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God.
Protection » Saints » Acknowledge God as their
The Lord is my high ridge, my stronghold, my deliverer. My God is my rocky summit where I take shelter, my shield, the horn that saves me, and my refuge.
Protection » Saints » Pray for
Protect me as you would protect the pupil of your eye! Hide me in the shadow of your wings!
Protection » Saints » Praise God for
But may all who take shelter in you be happy! May they continually shout for joy! Shelter them so that those who are loyal to you may rejoice!
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Saints » Shall rise in the likeness of
who will transform these humble bodies of ours into the likeness of his glorious body by means of that power by which he is able to subject all things to himself.
And just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, let us also bear the image of the man of heaven.
For if we have become united with him in the likeness of his death, we will certainly also be united in the likeness of his resurrection.
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Saints » Begotten to a lively hope
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he gave us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
Through him you now trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Saints » Desire to know the power of
My aim is to know him, to experience the power of his resurrection, to share in his sufferings, and to be like him in his death,
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Saints » Should keep, in remembrance
Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David; such is my gospel,
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Sometimes depressed by
Their insults are painful and make me lose heart; I look for sympathy, but receive none, for comforters, but find none.
My enemies' taunts cut into me to the bone, as they say to me all day long, "Where is your God?"
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Return blessings for
We do hard work, toiling with our own hands. When we are verbally abused, we respond with a blessing, when persecuted, we endure,
Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Endure
In fact this is why we work hard and struggle, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of believers.
At times you were publicly exposed to abuse and afflictions, and at other times you came to share with others who were treated in that way.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Pray under
Pay attention, Lord, and hear! Open your eyes, Lord, and observe! Listen to the message Sennacherib sent and how he taunts the living God!
Perhaps the Lord your God will hear all these things the chief adviser has spoken on behalf of his master, the king of Assyria, who sent him to taunt the living God. When the Lord your God hears, perhaps he will punish him for the things he has said. So pray for this remnant that remains.'"
Reviling and reproaching » The wicked utter, against » Saints
"I have heard Moab's taunts and the Ammonites' insults. They taunted my people and verbally harassed those living in Judah.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Trust in God under
May he send help from heaven and deliver me from my enemies who hurl insults! (Selah) May God send his loyal love and faithfulness!
Then I will have a reply for the one who insults me, for I trust in your word.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » May take pleasure in
Therefore I am content with weaknesses, with insults, with troubles, with persecutions and difficulties for the sake of Christ, for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Supported under
Therefore I am content with weaknesses, with insults, with troubles, with persecutions and difficulties for the sake of Christ, for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Should expect
It is enough for the disciple to become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the head of the house 'Beelzebul,' how much more will they defame the members of his household!
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Should not fear
Listen to me, you who know what is right, you people who are aware of my law! Don't be afraid of the insults of men; don't be discouraged because of their abuse!
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Endure for God's sake
For I suffer humiliation for your sake and am thoroughly disgraced.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Endure for Christ's sake
"Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject you as evil on account of the Son of Man!
The righteous » Saints » Promises to
I will protect her priests, and her godly people will shout exuberantly.
The nations were enraged, but your wrath has come, and the time has come for the dead to be judged, and the time has come to give to your servants, the prophets, their reward, as well as to the saints and to those who revere your name, both small and great, and the time has come to destroy those who destroy the earth."
For the Lord promotes justice, and never abandons his faithful followers. They are permanently secure, but the children of evil men are wiped out.
Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you not competent to settle trivial suits?
The Lord values the lives of his faithful followers.
The righteous » Saints » Sealed by God
"Do not damage the earth or the sea or the trees until we have put a seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God."
Then I looked, and here was the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with him were one hundred and forty-four thousand, who had his name and his Father's name written on their foreheads.
They were told not to damage the grass of the earth, or any green plant or tree, but only those people who did not have the seal of God on their forehead.
The Lord said to him, "Go through the city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of the people who moan and groan over all the abominations practiced in it."
The righteous » Saints » Steps of
He lifted me out of the watery pit, out of the slimy mud. He placed my feet on a rock and gave me secure footing.
The righteous » Saints » The feet of
He gives me the agility of a deer; he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain.
How delightful it is to see approaching over the mountains the feet of a messenger who announces peace, a messenger who brings good news, who announces deliverance, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!"
He lifted me out of the watery pit, out of the slimy mud. He placed my feet on a rock and gave me secure footing.
He watches over his holy ones, but the wicked are made speechless in the darkness, for it is not by one's own strength that one prevails.
The righteous » Saints » Portion of
My flesh and my heart may grow weak, but God always protects my heart and gives me stability.
"My portion is the Lord," I have said to myself, so I will put my hope in him.
Lord, you give me stability and prosperity; you make my future secure.
(Khet) The Lord is my source of security. I have determined to follow your instructions.
I cry out to you, O Lord; I say, "You are my shelter, my security in the land of the living."
Righteousness » Saints » Have in Christ
God made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that in him we would become the righteousness of God.
No weapon forged to be used against you will succeed; you will refute everyone who tries to accuse you. This is what the Lord will do for his servants -- I will vindicate them," says the Lord.
they will say about me, "Yes, the Lord is a powerful deliverer."'" All who are angry at him will cower before him.
Righteousness » Saints » Characterized by
Far be it from you to do such a thing -- to kill the godly with the wicked, treating the godly and the wicked alike! Far be it from you! Will not the judge of the whole earth do what is right?"
For this reason the wicked cannot withstand judgment, nor can sinners join the assembly of the godly. Certainly the Lord guards the way of the godly, but the way of the wicked ends in destruction.
Righteousness » Saints » Are servants of
Do you not know that if you present yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or obedience resulting in righteousness?
Righteousness » Saints » Should live in
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we may cease from sinning and live for righteousness. By his wounds you were healed.
It trains us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
Righteousness » Saints » Have, imputed
And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised, so that he would become the father of all those who believe but have never been circumcised, that they too could have righteousness credited to them.
Righteousness » Saints » Do
Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Jesus is righteous.
If you know that he is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been fathered by him.
Righteousness » Saints » Offer the sacrifice of
Then you will accept the proper sacrifices, burnt sacrifices and whole offerings; then bulls will be sacrificed on your altar.
Righteousness » Saints » Put no trust in their own
In my zeal for God I persecuted the church. According to the righteousness stipulated in the law I was blameless. But these assets I have come to regard as liabilities because of Christ. More than that, I now regard all things as liabilities compared to the far greater value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things -- indeed, I regard them as dung! -- that I may gain Christ,
Righteousness » Saints » Should have on the breast-plate of
Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness,
Righteousness » Saints » Are renewed in
and to put on the new man who has been created in God's image -- in righteousness and holiness that comes from truth.
Righteousness » Saints » Shall receive a crown of
Finally the crown of righteousness is reserved for me. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award it to me in that day -- and not to me only, but also to all who have set their affection on his appearing.
Righteousness » Saints » Wait for the hope of
For through the Spirit, by faith, we wait expectantly for the hope of righteousness.
Righteousness » Saints » Work, by faith
Through faith they conquered kingdoms, administered justice, gained what was promised, shut the mouths of lions,
Righteousness » Saints » Should seek
Seek the Lord's favor, all you humble people of the land who have obeyed his commands! Strive to do what is right! Strive to be humble! Maybe you will be protected on the day of the Lord's angry judgment.
Righteousness » Saints » Are covered with the robe of
I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; I will be overjoyed because of my God. For he clothes me in garments of deliverance; he puts on me a robe symbolizing vindication. I look like a bridegroom when he wears a turban as a priest would; I look like a bride when she puts on her jewelry.
Righteousness » Saints » Should yield their members servants to
(I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh.) For just as you once presented your members as slaves to impurity and lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness leading to sanctification.
Righteousness » Saints » Count their own, as filthy rags
We are all like one who is unclean, all our so-called righteous acts are like a menstrual rag in your sight. We all wither like a leaf; our sins carry us away like the wind.
Righteousness » Saints » Hunger and thirst after
Righteousness » Saints » Shall see God's face in
As for me, because I am innocent I will see your face; when I awake you will reveal yourself to me.
Righteousness » Saints » Pray for the spirit of
Create for me a pure heart, O God! Renew a resolute spirit within me!
Righteousness » Saints » Know
Listen to me, you who know what is right, you people who are aware of my law! Don't be afraid of the insults of men; don't be discouraged because of their abuse!
Righteousness » Saints » Should yield their members as instruments of
and do not present your members to sin as instruments to be used for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who are alive from the dead and your members to God as instruments to be used for righteousness.
Righteousness » Saints » Walk before God in
Solomon replied, "You demonstrated great loyalty to your servant, my father David, as he served you faithfully, properly, and sincerely. You have maintained this great loyalty to this day by allowing his son to sit on his throne.
Righteousness » Saints » Follow after
"Listen to me, you who pursue godliness, who seek the Lord! Look at the rock from which you were chiseled, at the quarry from which you were dug!
Righteousness » Saints » Are led in the paths of
He restores my strength. He leads me down the right paths for the sake of his reputation.
Righteousness » Saints » Receive, from God
Such godly people are rewarded by the Lord, and vindicated by the God who delivers them.
Righteousness » Saints » Should serve God in
Righteousness » Saints » Put on
I put on righteousness and it clothed me, my just dealing was like a robe and a turban;
Righteousness imputed » Saints » Have, on believing
And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised, so that he would become the father of all those who believe but have never been circumcised, that they too could have righteousness credited to them.
But to the one who does not work, but believes in the one who declares the ungodly righteous, his faith is credited as righteousness.
but also for our sake, to whom it will be credited, those who believe in the one who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.
Righteousness imputed » Saints » Desire to be found in
and be found in him, not because I have my own righteousness derived from the law, but because I have the righteousness that comes by way of Christ's faithfulness -- a righteousness from God that is in fact based on Christ's faithfulness.
Righteousness imputed » Saints » Glory in having
they will say about me, "Yes, the Lord is a powerful deliverer."'" All who are angry at him will cower before him. All the descendants of Israel will be vindicated by the Lord and will boast in him.
Righteousness imputed » Saints » Clothed with the robe of righteousness
I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; I will be overjoyed because of my God. For he clothes me in garments of deliverance; he puts on me a robe symbolizing vindication. I look like a bridegroom when he wears a turban as a priest would; I look like a bride when she puts on her jewelry.
Righteousness imputed » Saints » Exalted in righteousness
They rejoice in your name all day long, and are vindicated by your justice.
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Talk of
All day long my tongue will also tell about your justice, for those who want to harm me will be embarrassed and ashamed.
I will tell about your justice, and all day long proclaim your salvation, though I cannot fathom its full extent.
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Magnify
Rescue me from the guilt of murder, O God, the God who delivers me! Then my tongue will shout for joy because of your deliverance.
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper
Lord, you have always been fair whenever I have complained to you. However, I would like to speak with you about the disposition of justice. Why are wicked people successful? Why do all dishonest people have such easy lives?
Take a good look! This is what the wicked are like, those who always have it so easy and get richer and richer. I concluded, "Surely in vain I have kept my motives pure and maintained a pure lifestyle. I suffer all day long, and am punished every morning." read more.
If I had publicized these thoughts, I would have betrayed your loyal followers. When I tried to make sense of this, it was troubling to me. Then I entered the precincts of God's temple, and understood the destiny of the wicked.
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Plead, in prayer
O Lord, for the sake of your reputation, revive me! Because of your justice, rescue me from trouble!
O Lord, according to all your justice, please turn your raging anger away from your city Jerusalem, your holy mountain. For due to our sins and the iniquities of our ancestors, Jerusalem and your people are mocked by all our neighbors.
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Ascribe, to him
"You are righteous, O Lord, but we are humiliated this day -- the people of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem and all Israel, both near and far away in all the countries in which you have scattered them, because they have behaved unfaithfully toward you.
With my knowledge I will speak comprehensively, and to my Creator I will ascribe righteousness.
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Recognize, in the fulfilment of his promises
When you perceived that his heart was faithful toward you, you established a covenant with him to give his descendants the land of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites, and the Girgashites. You have fulfilled your promise, for you are righteous.
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Upheld by
Don't be afraid, for I am with you! Don't be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you -- yes, I help you -- yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand!
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Declare to others
They will come and tell about his saving deeds; they will tell a future generation what he has accomplished.
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Do not conceal
I have not failed to tell about your justice; I spoke about your reliability and deliverance; I have not neglected to tell the great assembly about your loyal love and faithfulness.
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Mention, only
I will come and tell about the mighty acts of the sovereign Lord. I will proclaim your justice -- yours alone.
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, in his dealings
O Lord God of Israel, you are righteous, for we are left as a remnant this day. Indeed, we stand before you in our guilt. However, because of this guilt no one can really stand before you."
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Confident of beholding
I must endure the Lord's anger, for I have sinned against him. But then he will defend my cause, and accomplish justice on my behalf. He will lead me out into the light; I will experience firsthand his deliverance.
The sabbath » Saints » Testify against those who desecrate
In those days I saw people in Judah treading winepresses on the Sabbath, bringing in heaps of grain and loading them onto donkeys, along with wine, grapes, figs, and all kinds of loads, and bringing them to Jerusalem on the Sabbath day. So I warned them on the day that they sold these provisions.
The traders and sellers of all kinds of merchandise spent the night outside Jerusalem once or twice. But I warned them and said, "Why do you spend the night by the wall? If you repeat this, I will forcibly remove you!" From that time on they did not show up on the Sabbath.
The sabbath » Saints » Rejoice in
You must observe the Sabbath rather than doing anything you please on my holy day. You must look forward to the Sabbath and treat the Lord's holy day with respect. You must treat it with respect by refraining from your normal activities, and by refraining from your selfish pursuits and from making business deals.
The sabbath » Saints » Observe
Then I directed the Levites to purify themselves and come and guard the gates in order to keep the Sabbath day holy. For this please remember me, O my God, and have pity on me in keeping with your great love.
The sabbath » Saints » Honor God in observing
You must observe the Sabbath rather than doing anything you please on my holy day. You must look forward to the Sabbath and treat the Lord's holy day with respect. You must treat it with respect by refraining from your normal activities, and by refraining from your selfish pursuits and from making business deals.
Saints » Death of » Glorified
who will transform these humble bodies of ours into the likeness of his glorious body by means of that power by which he is able to subject all things to himself.
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. The one who has ears had better listen!
And if children, then heirs (namely, heirs of God and also fellow heirs with Christ) -- if indeed we suffer with him so we may also be glorified with him.
After these things I looked, and here was an enormous crowd that no one could count, made up of persons from every nation, tribe, people, and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb dressed in long white robes, and with palm branches in their hands.
Then two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with him. They appeared in glorious splendor and spoke about his departure that he was about to carry out at Jerusalem.
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Security of
A song of ascents. Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion; it cannot be upended and will endure forever.
When you pass through the waters, I am with you; when you pass through the streams, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not harm you.
So we can say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper, and I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?"
He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord.
Saints » Carnal » When obedient were invincible
He will hand over their kings to you and you will erase their very names from memory. Nobody will be able to resist you until you destroy them.
Nobody will be able to resist you; the Lord your God will spread the fear and terror of you over the whole land on which you walk, just as he promised you.
The Lord will cause your enemies who attack you to be struck down before you; they will attack you from one direction but flee from you in seven different directions.
No one will be able to resist you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not abandon you or leave you alone.
The Lord told Joshua, "Don't be afraid of them, for I am handing them over to you. Not one of them can resist you."
Saints » Death of » They cannot be moved
A song of ascents. Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion; it cannot be upended and will endure forever.
Throw your burden upon the Lord, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the godly to be upended.
He does not charge interest when he lends his money. He does not take bribes to testify against the innocent. The one who lives like this will never be upended.
I constantly trust in the Lord; because he is at my right hand, I will not be upended.
Saints » Death of » Despised
But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard all this, they derided us and expressed contempt toward us. They said, "What is this you are doing? Are you rebelling against the king?"
and in the presence of his colleagues and the army of Samaria he said, "What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they be left to themselves? Will they again offer sacrifice? Will they finish this in a day? Can they bring these burnt stones to life again from piles of dust?"
As the ark of the Lord entered the City of David, Saul's daughter Michal looked out the window. When she saw King David leaping and dancing before the Lord, she despised him.
I am a laughingstock to my friends, I, who called on God and whom he answered -- a righteous and blameless man is a laughingstock!
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Promises to
I will protect her priests, and her godly people will shout exuberantly.
The nations were enraged, but your wrath has come, and the time has come for the dead to be judged, and the time has come to give to your servants, the prophets, their reward, as well as to the saints and to those who revere your name, both small and great, and the time has come to destroy those who destroy the earth."
For the Lord promotes justice, and never abandons his faithful followers. They are permanently secure, but the children of evil men are wiped out.
Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you not competent to settle trivial suits?
The Lord values the lives of his faithful followers.
Saints » Death of » Fellowship of
While they were talking and debating these things, Jesus himself approached and began to accompany them
But if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
Then those who respected the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord took notice. A scroll was prepared before him in which were recorded the names of those who respected the Lord and honored his name.
They were devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Sealed by God
"Do not damage the earth or the sea or the trees until we have put a seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God."
Then I looked, and here was the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with him were one hundred and forty-four thousand, who had his name and his Father's name written on their foreheads.
They were told not to damage the grass of the earth, or any green plant or tree, but only those people who did not have the seal of God on their forehead.
The Lord said to him, "Go through the city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of the people who moan and groan over all the abominations practiced in it."
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Steps of
He lifted me out of the watery pit, out of the slimy mud. He placed my feet on a rock and gave me secure footing.
Saints » Death of » Hated
"Then they will hand you over to be persecuted and will kill you. You will be hated by all the nations because of my name.
If you belonged to the world, the world would love you as its own. However, because you do not belong to the world, but I chose you out of the world, for this reason the world hates you.
"Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject you as evil on account of the Son of Man!
I have given them your word, and the world has hated them, because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world.
Hear the word of the Lord, you who respect what he has to say! Your countrymen, who hate you and exclude you, supposedly for the sake of my name, say, "May the Lord be glorified, then we will witness your joy." But they will be put to shame.
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Remembered
But God remembered Noah and all the wild animals and domestic animals that were with him in the ark. God caused a wind to blow over the earth and the waters receded.
If you go to war in your land against an adversary who opposes you, then you must sound an alarm with the trumpets, and you will be remembered before the Lord your God, and you will be saved from your enemies.
He remains loyal and faithful to the family of Israel. All the ends of the earth see our God deliver us.
"Zion said, 'The Lord has abandoned me, the sovereign master has forgotten me.' Can a woman forget her baby who nurses at her breast? Can she withhold compassion from the child she has borne? Even if mothers were to forget, I could never forget you! Look, I have inscribed your name on my palms; your walls are constantly before me.
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Scattered
I tell you, many will come from the east and west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven,
and not for the Jewish nation only, but to gather together into one the children of God who are scattered.)
Then he will send angels and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.
Then Jesus said to them, "This night you will all fall away because of me, for it is written: 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'
From James, a slave of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes dispersed abroad. Greetings!
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Portion of
My flesh and my heart may grow weak, but God always protects my heart and gives me stability.
"My portion is the Lord," I have said to myself, so I will put my hope in him.
Lord, you give me stability and prosperity; you make my future secure.
(Khet) The Lord is my source of security. I have determined to follow your instructions.
I cry out to you, O Lord; I say, "You are my shelter, my security in the land of the living."
Saints » Death of » The feet of
He gives me the agility of a deer; he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain.
How delightful it is to see approaching over the mountains the feet of a messenger who announces peace, a messenger who brings good news, who announces deliverance, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!"
He lifted me out of the watery pit, out of the slimy mud. He placed my feet on a rock and gave me secure footing.
He watches over his holy ones, but the wicked are made speechless in the darkness, for it is not by one's own strength that one prevails.
Saints » The lord coming with his saints
Now Enoch, the seventh in descent beginning with Adam, even prophesied of them, saying, "Look! The Lord is coming with thousands and thousands of his holy ones,
This is the blessing Moses the man of God pronounced upon the Israelites before his death. He said:The Lord came from Sinai and revealed himself to Israel from Seir. He appeared in splendor from Mount Paran, and came forth with ten thousand holy ones. With his right hand he gave a fiery law to them.
A day of the Lord is about to come when your possessions will be divided as plunder in your midst. For I will gather all the nations against Jerusalem to wage war; the city will be taken, its houses plundered, and the women raped. Then half of the city will go into exile, but the remainder of the people will not be taken away. Then the Lord will go to battle and fight against those nations, just as he fought battles in ancient days. read more.
On that day his feet will stand on the Mount of Olives which lies to the east of Jerusalem, and the Mount of Olives will be split in half from east to west, leaving a great valley. Half the mountain will move northward and the other half southward. Then you will escape through my mountain valley, for the mountains will extend to Azal. Indeed, you will flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of King Uzziah of Judah. Then the Lord my God will come with all his holy ones with him.
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Pillars, as
The one who conquers I will make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he will never depart from it. I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God (the new Jerusalem that comes down out of heaven from my God), and my new name as well.
I, the Lord, hereby promise to make you as strong as a fortified city, an iron pillar, and a bronze wall. You will be able to stand up against all who live in the land, including the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and all the people of the land.
and when James, Cephas, and John, who had a reputation as pillars, recognized the grace that had been given to me, they gave to Barnabas and me the right hand of fellowship, agreeing that we would go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.
Saints » Jesus Christ being glorified in his saints
and to you who are being afflicted to give rest together with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels. With flaming fire he will mete out punishment on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will undergo the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his strength, read more.
when he comes to be glorified among his saints and admired on that day among all who have believed -- and you did in fact believe our testimony.
Saints » The lord gathering his saints
A psalm by Asaph. El, God, the Lord speaks, and summons the earth to come from the east and west. From Zion, the most beautiful of all places, God comes in splendor. Our God approaches and is not silent; consuming fire goes ahead of him and all around him a storm rages. read more.
He summons the heavens above, as well as the earth, so that he might judge his people. He says: "Assemble my covenant people before me, those who ratified a covenant with me by sacrifice!" The heavens declare his fairness, for God is judge. (Selah)
Saints » Steps
He lifted me out of the watery pit, out of the slimy mud. He placed my feet on a rock and gave me secure footing.
Saints » Portion
My flesh and my heart may grow weak, but God always protects my heart and gives me stability.
"My portion is the Lord," I have said to myself, so I will put my hope in him.
Lord, you give me stability and prosperity; you make my future secure.
(Khet) The Lord is my source of security. I have determined to follow your instructions.
I cry out to you, O Lord; I say, "You are my shelter, my security in the land of the living."
Saints » Feet
He gives me the agility of a deer; he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain.
How delightful it is to see approaching over the mountains the feet of a messenger who announces peace, a messenger who brings good news, who announces deliverance, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!"
He lifted me out of the watery pit, out of the slimy mud. He placed my feet on a rock and gave me secure footing.
He watches over his holy ones, but the wicked are made speechless in the darkness, for it is not by one's own strength that one prevails.
Salvation » Saints » Pray to be visited with
Remember me, O Lord, when you show favor to your people! Pay attention to me, when you deliver,
(Vav) May I experience your loyal love, O Lord, and your deliverance, as you promised.
Salvation » Saints » Chosen to
He is the one who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not based on our works but on his own purpose and grace, granted to us in Christ Jesus before time began,
But we ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.
Salvation » Saints » Rejoice in
At that time they will say, "Look, here is our God! We waited for him and he delivered us. Here is the Lord! We waited for him. Let's rejoice and celebrate his deliverance!"
For the music director; a psalm of David. O Lord, the king rejoices in the strength you give; he takes great delight in the deliverance you provide.
Then I will tell about all your praiseworthy acts; in the gates of Daughter Zion I will rejoice because of your deliverance."
Salvation » Saints » Glory in
But may I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
Salvation » Saints » Wait for
Salvation » Saints » Hope for
For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope, because who hopes for what he sees?
Salvation » Saints » Praise God for
Salvation » Saints » Long for
Salvation » Saints » Welcome the tidings of
How delightful it is to see approaching over the mountains the feet of a messenger who announces peace, a messenger who brings good news, who announces deliverance, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!"
And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How timely is the arrival of those who proclaim the good news."
Salvation » Saints » Declare
I have not failed to tell about your justice; I spoke about your reliability and deliverance; I have not neglected to tell the great assembly about your loyal love and faithfulness.
I will tell about your justice, and all day long proclaim your salvation, though I cannot fathom its full extent.
Salvation » Saints » Ascribe, to God
Look, God is my deliverer! I will trust in him and not fear. For the Lord gives me strength and protects me; he has become my deliverer."
Guide me into your truth and teach me. For you are the God who delivers me; on you I rely all day long.
Salvation » Saints » Have a token of, in their patient suffering for Christ
and by not being intimidated in any way by your opponents. This is a sign of their destruction, but of your salvation -- a sign which is from God. For it has been granted to you not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for him,
Salvation » Saints » Appointed to obtain
For God did not destine us for wrath but for gaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Salvation » Saints » Evidence, by works
But in your case, dear friends, even though we speak like this, we are convinced of better things relating to salvation. For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name, in having served and continuing to serve the saints.
Salvation » Saints » Earnestly look for
My eyes grow tired as I wait for your deliverance, for your reliable promise to be fulfilled.
Salvation » Saints » Commemorate, with thanks
Salvation » Saints » Daily approach nearer to
And do this because we know the time, that it is already the hour for us to awake from sleep, for our salvation is now nearer than when we became believers.
Salvation » Saints » Clothed with
I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; I will be overjoyed because of my God. For he clothes me in garments of deliverance; he puts on me a robe symbolizing vindication. I look like a bridegroom when he wears a turban as a priest would; I look like a bride when she puts on her jewelry.
Salvation » Saints » Are heirs of
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to serve those who will inherit salvation?
Salvation » Saints » Receive, as the end of their faith
Salvation » Saints » Kept by the power of God unto
who by God's power are protected through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Salvation » Saints » Pray for a joyful sense of
Let me again experience the joy of your deliverance! Sustain me by giving me the desire to obey!
Salvation » Saints » Beautified with
Salvation » Saints » Love
May all those who seek you be happy and rejoice in you! May those who love to experience your deliverance say continually, "May the Lord be praised!"
Salvation » Saints » Pray for assurance of
Use your spear and lance against those who chase me! Assure me with these words: "I am your deliverer!"
Salvation » Saints » Have, through grace
On the contrary, we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way as they are."
Salvation » Saints » Satisfied by
Scorning and mocking » The wicked indulge in, against » Saints
We have had our fill of the taunts of the self-assured, of the contempt of the proud.
I have become the laughingstock of all people, their mocking song all day long.
Watch them from morning to evening; I am the object of their mocking songs.
The scriptures » Saints » Plead the promises of, in prayer
(Dalet) I collapse in the dirt. Revive me with your word!
(Vav) May I experience your loyal love, O Lord, and your deliverance, as you promised.
The scriptures » Saints » Love exceedingly
I keep your rules; I love them greatly.
(Samek) I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law.
The scriptures » Saints » Pray to be taught
(He) Teach me, O Lord, the lifestyle prescribed by your statutes, so that I might observe it continually.
Teach me proper discernment and understanding! For I consider your commands to be reliable.
You deserve praise, O Lord! Teach me your statutes! With my lips I proclaim all the regulations you have revealed.
The scriptures » Saints » Hope in
The scriptures » Saints » Meditate in
Instead he finds pleasure in obeying the Lord's commands; he meditates on his commands day and night.
My eyes anticipate the nighttime hours, so that I can meditate on your word.
The scriptures » Saints » Obey
But he replied to them, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it."
"I have revealed your name to the men you gave me out of the world. They belonged to you, and you gave them to me, and they have obeyed your word.
The scriptures » Saints » Rejoice in
As your words came to me I drank them in, and they filled my heart with joy and happiness because I belong to you.
The scriptures » Saints » Stand in awe of
My hand made them; that is how they came to be," says the Lord. I show special favor to the humble and contrite, who respect what I have to say.
/ (Sin/Shin) Rulers pursue me for no reason, yet I am more afraid of disobeying your instructions.
The scriptures » Saints » Pray to be conformed to
The scriptures » Saints » Grieve when men disobey
I take note of the treacherous and despise them, because they do not keep your instructions.
The scriptures » Saints » Esteem, as a light
(Nun) Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path.
The scriptures » Saints » Regard, as sweet
The scriptures » Saints » Speak of
May my tongue sing about your instructions, for all your commands are just.
The scriptures » Saints » Hide, in their hearts
The scriptures » Saints » Keep, in remembrance
The scriptures » Saints » Long after
My eyes grow tired as I wait for your promise to be fulfilled. I say, "When will you comfort me?"
The scriptures » Saints » Trust in
Then I will have a reply for the one who insults me, for I trust in your word.
The scriptures » Saints » Esteem, above all things
I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my allotted portion.
The scriptures » Saints » Delight in
Instead he finds pleasure in obeying the Lord's commands; he meditates on his commands day and night.
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Should watch for
But stay alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that must happen, and to stand before the Son of Man."
Stay alert, then, because you do not know when the owner of the house will return -- whether during evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or at dawn -- or else he might find you asleep when he returns suddenly. What I say to you I say to everyone: Stay alert!"
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Wait for
and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus our deliverer from the coming wrath.
so that you do not lack any spiritual gift as you wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Should be patient unto
So be patient, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's return. Think of how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the ground and is patient for it until it receives the early and late rains. You also be patient and strengthen your hearts, for the Lord's return is near.
Now may the Lord direct your hearts toward the love of God and the endurance of Christ.
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Look for
as we wait for the happy fulfillment of our hope in the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.
But our citizenship is in heaven -- and we also await a savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Should be ready for
You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him."
Therefore you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Pray for
The one who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon!" Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Love
Finally the crown of righteousness is reserved for me. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award it to me in that day -- and not to me only, but also to all who have set their affection on his appearing.
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Haste unto
while waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God? Because of this day, the heavens will be burned up and dissolve, and the celestial bodies will melt away in a blaze!
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Assured of
As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and that as the last he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God,
Seeking God » Saints » Earnest in
"I will arise and look all around throughout the town, and throughout the streets and squares; I will search for my beloved." I searched for him but I did not find him.
Scarcely had I passed them by when I found my beloved! I held onto him tightly and would not let him go until I brought him to my mother's house, to the bedroom chamber of the one who conceived me.
Seeking God » Saints » Engage in, with the whole heart
With all my heart I seek you. Do not allow me to stray from your commands!
They solemnly agreed to seek the Lord God of their ancestors with their whole heart and being.
Seeking God » Saints » Early in
I look for you during the night, my spirit within me seeks you at dawn, for when your judgments come upon the earth, those who live in the world learn about justice.
A psalm of David, written when he was in the Judean wilderness. O God, you are my God! I long for you! My soul thirsts for you, my flesh yearns for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.
Seeking God » Saints » Prepare their hearts for
everyone who has determined to follow God, the Lord God of his ancestors, even if he is not ceremonially clean according to the standards of the temple."
Seeking God » Saints » Set their hearts to
Those among all the Israelite tribes who were determined to worship the Lord God of Israel followed them to Jerusalem to sacrifice to the Lord God of their ancestors.
Seeking God » Saints » Specially exhorted to
Seek the Lord's favor, all you humble people of the land who have obeyed his commands! Strive to do what is right! Strive to be humble! Maybe you will be protected on the day of the Lord's angry judgment.
Seeking God » Saints » Purpose, in heart
Seeking God » Saints » Characterized by
Such purity characterizes the people who seek his favor, Jacob's descendants, who pray to him. (Selah)
Seeking God » Saints » Desirous of
"But as for me, I would seek God, and to God I would set forth my case.
Sickness » Saints » Acknowledge that, comes from God
My dwelling place is removed and taken away from me like a shepherd's tent. I rolled up my life like a weaver rolls cloth; from the loom he cuts me off. You turn day into night and end my life.
For the music director; a psalm of David. In you, O Lord, I have taken shelter! Never let me be humiliated! Vindicate me by rescuing me! Listen to me! Quickly deliver me! Be my protector and refuge, a stronghold where I can be safe! For you are my high ridge and my stronghold; for the sake of your own reputation you lead me and guide me. read more.
You will free me from the net they hid for me, for you are my place of refuge. Into your hand I entrust my life; you will rescue me, O Lord, the faithful God. I hate those who serve worthless idols, but I trust in the Lord. I will be happy and rejoice in your faithfulness, because you notice my pain and you are aware of how distressed I am. You do not deliver me over to the power of the enemy; you enable me to stand in a wide open place.
What can I say? He has decreed and acted. I will walk slowly all my years because I am overcome with grief.
Sickness » Saints » Praise God for recovery from
The living person, the living person, he gives you thanks, as I do today. A father tells his sons about your faithfulness.
By David. Praise the Lord, O my soul! With all that is within me, praise his holy name! Praise the Lord, O my soul! Do not forget all his kind deeds! He is the one who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases,
Then one of them, when he saw he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice.
Sickness » Saints » Thank God publicly for recovery from
He jumped up, stood and began walking around, and he entered the temple courts with them, walking and leaping and praising God.
The Lord is about to deliver me, and we will celebrate with music for the rest of our lives in the Lord's temple."
Sickness » Saints » Pray for recovery from
Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord, "Please, Lord. Remember how I have served you faithfully and with wholehearted devotion, and how I have carried out your will." Then Hezekiah wept bitterly.
Sickness » Saints » Visit those in
I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.'
Sickness » Saints » Ascribe recovery from, to God
The Lord is about to deliver me, and we will celebrate with music for the rest of our lives in the Lord's temple."
Sickness » Saints » Mourn under, with prayer
Like a swallow or a thrush I chirp, I coo like a dove; my eyes grow tired from looking up to the sky. O sovereign master, I am oppressed; help me!
Sickness » Saints » Feel for others in
When they were sick, I wore sackcloth, and refrained from eating food. (If I am lying, may my prayers go unanswered!)
Sickness » Saints » Are resigned under
But he replied, "You're talking like one of the godless women would do! Should we receive what is good from God, and not also receive what is evil?" In all this Job did not sin by what he said.
Sin » Saints » Dead to
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we may cease from sinning and live for righteousness. By his wounds you were healed.
Absolutely not! How can we who died to sin still live in it?
Sin » Saints » Have yet the remains of, in them
But I see a different law in my members waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin that is in my members.
Sin » Saints » Abhor themselves on account of
And there you will remember your conduct and all your deeds by which you defiled yourselves. You will despise yourselves because of all the evil deeds you have done.
Sin » Saints » Cannot live in
We know that everyone fathered by God does not sin, but God protects the one he has fathered, and the evil one cannot touch him.
Everyone who has been fathered by God does not practice sin, because God's seed resides in him, and thus he is not able to sin, because he has been fathered by God.
Sin » Saints » Profess to have ceased from
So, since Christ suffered in the flesh, you also arm yourselves with the same attitude, because the one who has suffered in the flesh has finished with sin,
Sin » Saints » Ashamed of having committed
So what benefit did you then reap from those things that you are now ashamed of? For the end of those things is death.
Sin » Saints » Made free from
Sin » Saints » Resolve against
Slander » Saints » Should lay aside
You must put away every kind of bitterness, anger, wrath, quarreling, and evil, slanderous talk.
So get rid of all evil and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander.
Slander » Saints » Should give no occasion for
Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you.
and maintain good conduct among the non-Christians, so that though they now malign you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God when he appears.
Slander » Saints » Should keep their tongue from
For the one who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from uttering deceit.
Slander » Saints » Characterized as avoiding
A psalm of David. Lord, who may be a guest in your home? Who may live on your holy hill?
Slander » Saints » Should return good for
when people lie about us, we answer in a friendly manner. We are the world's dirt and scum, even now.
Slander » Saints » Blessed in enduring
"Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you and say all kinds of evil things about you falsely on account of me.
Slander » Saints » Should be warned against
Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work. They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people.
Thanksgiving » Saints » Exhorted to
Let the peace of Christ be in control in your heart (for you were in fact called as one body to this peace), and be thankful.
Give thanks to the Lord! Call on his name! Make known his accomplishments among the nations!
Thanksgiving » Saints » Resolved to offer
So I will give you thanks before the nations, O Lord! I will sing praises to you!
So now my heart will sing to you and not be silent; O Lord my God, I will always give thanks to you.
Thanksgiving » Saints » Abound in the faith with
rooted and built up in him and firm in your faith just as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
Thanksgiving » Saints » Offer sacrifices of
Thanksgiving » Saints » Should enter God's gate with
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give him thanks! Praise his name!
Thanksgiving » Saints » Habitually offer
When Daniel realized that a written decree had been issued, he entered his home, where the windows in his upper room opened toward Jerusalem. Three times daily he was kneeling and offering prayers and thanks to his God just as he had been accustomed to do previously.
Thanksgiving » Saints » Magnify God by
Thanksgiving » Saints » Come before God with
The Devil » Saints » Tempted by
An adversary opposed Israel, inciting David to count how many warriors Israel had.
So when I could bear it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter somehow tempted you and our toil had proven useless.
The Devil » Saints » Overcome
I am writing to you, fathers, that you have known him who has been from the beginning. I am writing to you, young people, that you have conquered the evil one.
Then I heard a loud voice in heaven saying, "The salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the ruling authority of his Christ, have now come, because the accuser of our brothers and sisters, the one who accuses them day and night before our God, has been thrown down. But they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.
The Devil » Saints » Should resist
So submit to God. But resist the devil and he will flee from you.
Resist him, strong in your faith, because you know that your brothers and sisters throughout the world are enduring the same kinds of suffering.
The Devil » Saints » Afflicted by, only as God permits
So the Lord said to Satan, "All right then, everything he has is in your power. Only do not extend your hand against the man himself!" So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord.
But Satan answered the Lord, "Skin for skin! Indeed, a man will give up all that he has to save his life! But extend your hand and strike his bone and his flesh, and he will no doubt curse you to your face!" So the Lord said to Satan, "All right, he is in your power; only preserve his life." read more.
So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord, and he afflicted Job with a malignant ulcer from the sole of his feet to the top of his head.
The Devil » Saints » Should be watchful against
so that we may not be exploited by Satan (for we are not ignorant of his schemes).
The Devil » Saints » Should be armed against
Clothe yourselves with the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens. For this reason, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand. read more.
Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness, by fitting your feet with the preparation that comes from the good news of peace, and in all of this, by taking up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
The Devil » Saints » Shall finally triumph over
The God of peace will quickly crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.
The Devil » Saints » Sifted by
"Simon, Simon, pay attention! Satan has demanded to have you all, to sift you like wheat,
The favor of God » Saints » Obtain
A good person obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a person with wicked schemes.
The favor of God » Saints » Exalted in
The favor of God » Saints » Sometimes tempted to doubt
I asked, "Will the Lord reject me forever? Will he never again show me his favor?
The favor of God » Saints » Victorious through
For they did not conquer the land by their swords, and they did not prevail by their strength, but rather by your power, strength and good favor, for you were partial to them.
The favor of God » Saints » Encompassed by
The favor of God » Saints » Strengthened by
O Lord, in your good favor you made me secure. Then you rejected me and I was terrified.
The favor of God » Saints » Preserved through
You gave me life and favor, and your intervention watched over my spirit.
Theft » Saints » Warned against
But let none of you suffer as a murderer or thief or criminal or as a troublemaker.
The one who steals must steal no longer; rather he must labor, doing good with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with the one who has need.
Union with Christ » Saints » Have, in love
The Beloved about Her Lover: My lover is mine and I am his; he grazes among the lilies.
Union with Christ » Saints » Exhorted to maintain
When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,
Remain in me, and I will remain in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me.
rooted and built up in him and firm in your faith just as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
Union with Christ » Saints » Have, in mind
You should have the same attitude toward one another that Christ Jesus had,
For who has known the mind of the Lord, so as to advise him? But we have the mind of Christ.
Union with Christ » Saints » Have, in sufferings
My aim is to know him, to experience the power of his resurrection, to share in his sufferings, and to be like him in his death,
Union with Christ » Saints » Identified with Christ by
And the king will answer them, 'I tell you the truth, just as you did it for one of the least of these brothers or sisters of mine, you did it for me.'
Then he will answer them, 'I tell you the truth, just as you did not do it for one of the least of these, you did not do it for me.'
Union with Christ » Saints » Have, in his death
I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So the life I now live in the body, I live because of the faithfulness of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Or do you not know that as many as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? Therefore we have been buried with him through baptism into death, in order that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too may live a new life. For if we have become united with him in the likeness of his death, we will certainly also be united in the likeness of his resurrection. read more.
We know that our old man was crucified with him so that the body of sin would no longer dominate us, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. (For someone who has died has been freed from sin.) Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him.
Union with Christ » Saints » Enjoy, in the lord's supper
Is not the cup of blessing that we bless a sharing in the blood of Christ? Is not the bread that we break a sharing in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all share the one bread.
Union with Christ » Saints » Have, in spirit
Union with Christ » Saints » Are complete through
and you have been filled in him, who is the head over every ruler and authority.
Union with Christ » Saints » Have assurance of
Vanity » Saints » Pray to be kept from
Turn my eyes away from what is worthless! Revive me with your word!
Remove falsehood and lies far from me; do not give me poverty or riches, feed me with my allotted portion of bread,
Vanity » Saints » Hate the thoughts of
(Samek) I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law.
Vanity » Saints » Avoid those given to
I do not associate with deceitful men, or consort with those who are dishonest.
Vanity » Saints » Avoid
The one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure, who does not lie, or make promises with no intention of keeping them.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Encouraged in
"I, I am the one who consoles you. Why are you afraid of mortal men, of mere human beings who are as short-lived as grass?
My enemies, do not gloat over me! Though I have fallen, I will get up. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.
You are from God, little children, and have conquered them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
Look, all who were angry at you will be ashamed and humiliated; your adversaries will be reduced to nothing and perish.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Strengthened by God in
Rely on the Lord! Be strong and confident! Rely on the Lord!
Don't be afraid, for I am with you! Don't be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you -- yes, I help you -- yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand!
Warfare of saints » Saints » Strengthened by Christ in
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed for all the Gentiles to hear. And so I was delivered from the lion's mouth!
But he said to me, "My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Thank God for victory in
Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Helped by God in
"You aggressively attacked me and tried to knock me down, but the Lord helped me.
For I am the Lord your God, the one who takes hold of your right hand, who says to you, 'Don't be afraid, I am helping you.' Don't be afraid, despised insignificant Jacob, men of Israel. I am helping you," says the Lord, your protector, the Holy One of Israel.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Exhorted to diligence in
Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses.
Dear friends, although I have been eager to write to you about our common salvation, I now feel compelled instead to write to encourage you to contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Comforted by God in
For even when we came into Macedonia, our body had no rest at all, but we were troubled in every way -- struggles from the outside, fears from within. But God, who encourages the downhearted, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Must stand firm in
For this reason, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand. Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness,
Warfare of saints » Saints » Are all engaged in
since you are encountering the same conflict that you saw me face and now hear that I am facing.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Delivered by Christ in
The Lord will deliver me from every evil deed and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever! Amen.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Protected by God in
O sovereign Lord, my strong deliverer, you shield my head in the day of battle.
Widow's » Saints » Disappoint not
If I have refused to give the poor what they desired, or caused the eyes of the widow to fail,
Widow's » Saints » Cause joy to
the blessing of the dying man descended on me, and I made the widow's heart rejoice;
Widow's » Saints » Relieve
So Peter got up and went with them, and when he arrived they brought him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him, crying and showing him the tunics and other clothing Dorcas used to make while she was with them.
Works, good » Saints » Should be careful to maintain
This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.
Here is another way that our people can learn to engage in good works to meet pressing needs and so not be unfruitful.
Works, good » Saints » Should be established in
Works, good » Saints » Exhorted to put on
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if someone happens to have a complaint against anyone else. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also forgive others. And to all these virtues add love, which is the perfect bond.
Works, good » Saints » Should abound to all
And God is able to make all grace overflow to you so that because you have enough of everything in every way at all times, you will overflow in every good work.
Works, good » Saints » Followed into rest by their
Then I heard a voice from heaven say, "Write this: 'Blessed are the dead, those who die in the Lord from this moment on!'" "Yes," says the Spirit, "so they can rest from their hard work, because their deeds will follow them."
Works, good » Saints » Should be fruitful in
so that you may live worthily of the Lord and please him in all respects -- bearing fruit in every good deed, growing in the knowledge of God,
Works, good » Saints » Should be furnished unto all
Works, good » Saints » Should be prepared unto all
So if someone cleanses himself of such behavior, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.
Works, good » Saints » Should avoid ostentation in
"Be careful not to display your righteousness merely to be seen by people. Otherwise you have no reward with your Father in heaven. Thus whenever you do charitable giving, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in synagogues and on streets so that people will praise them. I tell you the truth, they have their reward. But when you do your giving, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, read more.
so that your gift may be in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you. "Whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, because they love to pray while standing in synagogues and on street corners so that people can see them. Truly I say to you, they have their reward. But whenever you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you. When you pray, do not babble repetitiously like the Gentiles, because they think that by their many words they will be heard. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. So pray this way: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, may your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. "For if you forgive others their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, your Father will not forgive you your sins. "When you fast, do not look sullen like the hypocrites, for they make their faces unattractive so that people will see them fasting. I tell you the truth, they have their reward. When you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others when you are fasting, but only to your Father who is in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
Works, good » Saints » Created in Christ unto
For we are his workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand so we may do them.
Works, good » Saints » Should be rich in
Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.
Works, good » Saints » Should provoke each other to
And let us take thought of how to spur one another on to love and good works,
Works, good » Saints » Should be perfect in
equip you with every good thing to do his will, working in us what is pleasing before him through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever. Amen.
Works, good » Saints » Should manifest, with meekness
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.
Works, good » Saints » Are zealous of
He gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, who are eager to do good.
Works, good » Saints » Bring to the light their
But the one who practices the truth comes to the light, so that it may be plainly evident that his deeds have been done in God.
Works, good » Saints » Should be ready to all
Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.
Works, good » Saints » Being Full of
Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which in translation means Dorcas). She was continually doing good deeds and acts of charity.
Topics on Saints
Afflicted Saints
Psalm 46:5God lives within it, it cannot be moved. God rescues it at the break of dawn.
Afflicted Saints, Examples Of
Genesis 39:20-23Joseph's master took him and threw him into the prison, the place where the king's prisoners were confined. So he was there in the prison.
All Believers Are Saints
Romans 1:7To all those loved by God in Rome, called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!
Ascension Of Saints
Genesis 5:24Enoch walked with God, and then he disappeared because God took him away.
Character Of Saints
Psalm 15:2Whoever lives a blameless life, does what is right, and speaks honestly.
Communion Of Saints
Psalm 133:1A song of ascents, by David. Look! How good and how pleasant it is when brothers live together!
Death Of The Saints
1 Corinthians 15:18Furthermore, those who have fallen asleep in Christ have also perished.
Death Of The Saints, Examples Of
Genesis 25:8Then Abraham breathed his last and died at a good old age, an old man who had lived a full life. He joined his ancestors.
Death Of The Saints, Results In
Job 3:17There the wicked cease from turmoil, and there the weary are at rest.
Glorified Saints
2 Thessalonians 1:10when he comes to be glorified among his saints and admired on that day among all who have believed -- and you did in fact believe our testimony.
Hated Saints
Isaiah 66:5Hear the word of the Lord, you who respect what he has to say! Your countrymen, who hate you and exclude you, supposedly for the sake of my name, say, "May the Lord be glorified, then we will witness your joy." But they will be put to shame.
Holiness Of The Saints
Romans 8:29because those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.
Hope, of The Saints
Ephesians 4:4There is one body and one Spirit, just as you too were called to the one hope of your calling,
Immovable Saints
Psalm 15:5He does not charge interest when he lends his money. He does not take bribes to testify against the innocent. The one who lives like this will never be upended.
Love Of Jesus, To The Saints
Song of Solomon 8:7Surging waters cannot quench love; floodwaters cannot overflow it. If someone were to offer all his possessions to buy love, the offer would be utterly despised.
Martyrdom Of The Saints
Matthew 10:21"Brother will hand over brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rise against parents and have them put to death.
Privileges of saints
2 Corinthians 8:4begging us with great earnestness for the blessing and fellowship of helping the saints.
Saints, As Pilgrims
Luke 9:58Jesus said to him, "Foxes have dens and the birds in the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head."
Saints, Care For The Poor
Psalm 112:9He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.
Saints, Communion With God
Psalm 42:1For the music director; a well-written song by the Korahites. As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God!
Steps Of The Saints
Job 14:16"Surely now you count my steps; then you would not mark my sin.
Suffering Saints
1 Peter 4:19So then let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator as they do good.
Temporary Affliction Of Saints
2 Corinthians 4:17For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison
The Saints, Without Offence
Philippians 1:10so that you can decide what is best, and thus be sincere and blameless for the day of Christ,
Tribulation Saints
1 Thessalonians 1:10and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus our deliverer from the coming wrath.
