8 occurrences

'Surpassing' in the Bible

An argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest [surpassing the others in esteem and authority].

Verse ConceptsdisagreementsGreatness Of DisciplesDiscipleshipgreatness

at midday, O King, I saw on the way a light from heaven surpassing the brightness of the sun, shining all around me and those who were traveling with me.

Verse ConceptsLight, NaturalNoonThe SunLight In The World

and they also long for you while they pray on your behalf, because of the surpassing measure of God’s grace [His undeserved favor, mercy, and blessing which is revealed] in you.

Verse ConceptsGrace, Description OfThe Grace Given To MenPraying For Otherssupplication

and [so that you will begin to know] what the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His [active, spiritual] power is in us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength

Verse ConceptsGod's OmnipotenceBenefits Of Faith In ChristThe power of Christfaith and strengthLove And StrengthStrength And FaithStrength And Loveenergygreatnesstoughnessefficiency

[and He did this] so that in the ages to come He might [clearly] show the immeasurable and unsurpassed riches of His grace in [His] kindness toward us in Christ Jesus [by providing for our redemption].

Verse ConceptsMidlife CrisisAge To ComeGenerosity, God'sGod's attitude towards peopleHistoryKindnessRiches, SpiritualUnkindnessGrace, Description OfLoving Kindness Of GodRiches Of GraceThe Future AgeThe Grace Of GodMercy And Grace

But more than that, I count everything as loss compared to the priceless privilege and supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord [and of growing more deeply and thoroughly acquainted with Him—a joy unequaled]. For His sake I have lost everything, and I consider it all garbage, so that I may gain Christ,

Verse ConceptsGoalsGiving, Of OneselfBad Languagedung and manureCertaintyHeaven, Inheritance OfRenunciationSelf SacrificeValuesKnowledgeSpiritual InvestmentGain Through LossCrude LanguageConsecration, Examples OfSpiritual TreasuresDeath To SelfDefecationKnowing Christ PersonallyRubbishlosing a loved oneWorthBeing LostValueExcellenceLosing Someoneaccomplishmentsaccomplishmentpoop

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