10 occurrences

'Fail' in the Bible

Then said Jesus, "This night all of you will stumble and fail in your fidelity to me; for it is written, 'I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered in all directions.'

Verse ConceptsSheepUnfaithfulness, To PeopleInadequate ShepherdingProphecies Concerning ChristThe Smiting Of JesusScattered Like SheepGod Beating PeoplePeople StumblingDuring One NightChrist Would Be KilledHurt And Betrayal

But again, did Israel fail to understand? Listen to Moses first. He says, "I will fire you with jealousy against a nation which is no nation, and with fury against a nation devoid of understanding."

Verse ConceptsProvokingFoolish PeopleMaking Israel JealousNot Understanding God's Things

If I go on preaching the Good News, that is nothing for me to boast of; for the necessity is imposed upon me; and alas for me, if I fail to preach it!

Verse ConceptsGoalsAmbition, positive aspects ofevangelists, ministry ofMissionaries, Call OfPaul, Apostle To GentilesWoeMissionary WorkBoasting ExcludedBoastingpreachingevangelizingevangelising

And so with you; if with the living voice you fail to utter intelligible words, how will people know what you are saying? You will be talking to the winds.

Verse ConceptsMaking The Message ClearMere TalkIgnorant Of FactsLanguageThe TonguespeakingSpeech

For you yourselves, brethren, know that our visit to you did not fail of its purpose.

Verse ConceptsVisitingPeople VisitingUseless Labour

And why need I say more? For time will fail me if I tell the story of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, and of David and Samuel and the Prophets;

Verse ConceptsDavid, Spiritual Significance Ofheroesgideon

Be mindful, therefore, of the lessons you have received and heard. Continually lay them to heart, and repent. If, however, you fail to rouse yourself and keep awake, I shall come upon you suddenly like a thief, and you will certainly not know the hour at which I shall come to judge you.

Verse ConceptsPast, TheRememberingRepentance, Examples OfBeing PreparedHolding FastIgnorance Of Christ’s ReturnRepentanceThe Time UnknownThe Lord As A Thief

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