8 Bible Verses about Simplicity
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For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
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Doves » Characterized by » Simplicity
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Simplicity » General references to
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
Simplicity » the Simple
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
Simplicity » Childlikeness an essential element in the Christian life
As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.
But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.
Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.
Simplicity » Singleness of heart
And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;
Simplicity » They who have the grace of » Profit by the correction of others
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Simplicity » They who have the grace of » Are made wise by the word of God
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
Simplicity » Exhortation to
As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
Simplicity » Should be exhibited » In preaching the gospel
For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: read more.
Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
Simplicity » Exemplified
And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
Simplicity » Should be exhibited » Concerning malice
Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.
Simplicity » Should be exhibited » Concerning our own wisdom
Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
Simplicity » Should be exhibited » In all our conduct
For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
Simplicity » Exemplified » Paul
For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
Simplicity » Beware of being corrupted from that, which is in Christ
But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
Simplicity » Is opposed to fleshly wisdom
For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
Simplicity » Necessity for
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Simplicity » They who have the grace of » Are made wise by God
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Simplicity » Exemplified » David
{A Song of degrees of David.} LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.
Simplicity » They who have the grace of » Made circumspect by instruction
Simplicity » Should be exhibited » Concerning evil
For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
Simplicity » Illustrated
The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.
Simplicity » They who have the grace of » Are preserved by God
The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
Simplicity » Should be exhibited » In acts of benevolence
Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.