2 occurrences

'Shrink' in the Bible

But we are not among those who shrink back and thus perish, but are among those who have faith and preserve their souls.

Verse ConceptsPerditionSteadfastness, Examples OfSaved By FaithBackslidersThe SoulpreservationChrist As The Object Of Saving Faith

And now, little children, remain in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink away from him in shame when he comes back.

Verse ConceptsAbiding In ChristLast ThingsOptimismReadinessNot AshamedFellowship With ChristChrist AppearingUs In GodBemaEternal PerspectiveBoldness

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Contract (6 instances)
Cringe (4 instances)
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Shrivel (9 instances)
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