Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Being Devoted to God » Should be exhibited in » Serving God
not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
Business life » Fidelity » Industry
But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.
Then the Lord God took the man and put him into the garden of Eden to cultivate it and keep it.
But he who pursues worthless things lacks
not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
Observe her ways and be wise,
Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with
Fervour » Commands concerning
But it is good always to be eagerly sought in a commendable manner, and not only when I am present with you.
So also you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound for the edification of the church.
not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.
For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder,
Idleness and sloth » Forbidden
not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
so that you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Industry » Commended
But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.
Then the Lord God took the man and put him into the garden of Eden to cultivate it and keep it.
But he who pursues worthless things lacks
not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
Observe her ways and be wise,
Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with
Laziness » Not being lazy
Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with
And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
Patience » Being patient
We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer,
For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised. FOR YET IN A VERY LITTLE WHILE, HE WHO IS COMING WILL COME, AND WILL NOT DELAY.
Prayer » Praying continually
Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and dissension.
Verse Concepts
Problem SolvingComfortingAdvice, Receiving God's AdviceAttitudes Of ThankfulfnessBeing AfraidAskingCarePrayer, As Asking GodPrayer, As Praise And ThanksgivingRest, PhysicalRestlessnessThankfulnessThanksgivingWorship, Elements OfWorship, Times ForSaints, Communion With GodPrayer, Offered WithAnxiety, OvercomeFrettingCare For Your BodyRelying Upon GodBeing CalmUnrestNothingDo Not Be Anxious
Thank God!PrayerNot WorryingAnxiety And FearFear And WorryWorryingThank YouThankfulness To OthersBeing GratefulGrateful HeartThanksgiving And GratitudeGiving ThanksTrusting God And Not WorryingPrayingWorrying About The FutureThanksNervousnesstomorrowpositivityeverythingsupplicationworriesanxiouspetitionTaking Risks With Faith
Verse Concepts
Baptism Of The Holy SpiritAlertFaithfulness, In Human RelationshipsBoldness, Comes FromImportunity, Towards GodPersecution, Attitudes ToPerseverancePrayer, For OthersPrayer, In The ChurchPrayer, Persistence InSleep, SpiritualSpiritual Warfare, ArmourSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictWatchfulness, Of BelieversPrayer, Offered WithIntercessory PrayerUnceasingAll Believers Are SaintsAlways PrayingPrayer LanguageOpportunityExamples of secret prayerDiligent Prayer
faith in hard timesEndurancePraying For OthersSpiritual WarfareStaying Strong And Not Giving UpOvercoming Hard TimesStaying Strong During Hard TimesPatience In Hard TimesNever Giving UpPrayer During Hard TimesPrayingOvercoming AdversityGuidance And StrengthPersistenceGod Answering PrayersHard Work And PerseveranceResolving Conflictperserverancevocationperseveringsupplicationpetition
Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart,
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer,
"Be on guard, so that your hearts will not be weighted down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of life, and that day will not come on you suddenly like a trap; for it will come upon all those who dwell on the face of all the earth. "But keep on the alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are about to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man."
Rejoice » What to rejoice in
I have seen that nothing is better than that man should be happy in his activities, for that is his lot. For who will bring him to see what will occur after him?
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer,
"Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing will injure you. "Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven."
Virtues » Industry » Commended
But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.
Then the Lord God took the man and put him into the garden of Eden to cultivate it and keep it.
But he who pursues worthless things lacks
not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
Observe her ways and be wise,
Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with
physical Work » Industry in » Commended
But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.
Then the Lord God took the man and put him into the garden of Eden to cultivate it and keep it.
But he who pursues worthless things lacks
not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
Observe her ways and be wise,
Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with
Zeal » The Call of Duty » Encouraged
But it is good always to be eagerly sought in a commendable manner, and not only when I am present with you.
So also you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound for the edification of the church.
not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.
For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder,
Zeal » Exhortation to
not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
Zeal » Should be exhibited » In spirit
not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;