12 Bible Verses about Short Time For Action

then the devil took him to the top of a high mountain, and in an instant represented to him all the kingdoms of the world.

for, said they, we cannot comprehend the meaning of that expression, "within a little while?"

" for John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the holy ghost, not many days hence."

for in ballancing the account, the Lord will leave a small remainder upon the land."

For tho' I was sorry my letter gave you some uneasiness, I do not repent of it, perceiving, that the uneasiness you had from that letter, did not dwell upon your minds.

I did not show them the lest compliance by way of submission, that the doctrine of the gospel might remain among you.

therefore shall her plagues come, mortality, mourning, and famine all at once: and she shall be consumed with fire: for the Lord God, who condemns her, is almighty.

frightned at her torments they will stand afar off, and cry, "alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! what! is thy condemnation so suddenly come?"

her wealth is all sunk in a moment! the pilots and the passengers: the ships-crew, and the super-cargo's shall stand afar off,

they will scatter dust on their heads, and cry with tears, and bemoaning, "alas, alas, that great city, which enrich'd all the traders by sea, by the consumption she made: how is she reduc'd to a desert, in an instant!"

their discipline was temporary, and the effect of humour; whereas God chastises us for our advantage, to make us partakers of his holiness.

they likewise signify seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not yet come; when he comes, he will continue but a short space.