10 occurrences

'Order' in the Bible

Only, let each one live the life which the Lord has assigned him, and to which God has called him [for each person is unique and is accountable for his choices and conduct, let him walk in this way]. This is the rule I make in all the churches.

Verse ConceptsOrderliness In Personal DevotionWork, As Ordained By GodChurch OrderAssignmentThe churchChurch Of GodLife PurposeServing The Church

and those who use the world [taking advantage of its opportunities], as though they did not make full use of it. For the outward form of this world [its present social and material nature] is passing away.

Verse ConceptsCommitment, to the worldRedeeming The TimeAbuse, Of Spiritual ThingsPassing AwayUnworldlinessThings Passing AwayThe World Being TemporaryAbuse

Now I say this for your own benefit; not to restrict you, but to promote what is appropriate and secure undistracted devotion to the Lord.

Verse ConceptsOrderly PatternsPutting In OrderBeing Devoted to GodBeing Singledistractionsorderdevotion

Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to stop doing manual labor [in order to support our ministry]?

Verse ConceptsBarnabasevangelists, ministry ofdisagreements

And I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings along with you.

Verse ConceptsFellowship, In The GospelSuffering For The GospelFor The Sake Of ThingsNot Giving Up

just as I please everyone in all things [as much as possible adapting myself to the interests of others], not seeking my own benefit but that of the many, so that they [will be open to the message of salvation and] may be saved.

Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfSelfishness, Shown InPleasing MenAdaptability

for [doubtless] there have to be factions among you, so that those who are of approved character may be clearly recognized among you.

Verse ConceptsDivisions Of OpinionPeople Commended By GodDisunityConflictBeing DifferentBeing Uniquedivisionrecognitiongossipingorder

nevertheless, in public worship I would rather say five understandable words in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue [which others cannot understand].

Verse ConceptsFive ThingsThinking ArightTeaching In The ChurchEach Local ChurchLanguageThe TonguespeakingMaturityorder

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