91 Bible Verses about Saints
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Unto the congregation of God which is at Corinth. To them that are sanctified in Jesus Christ, saints by calling, with all that call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, both of theirs and of ours.
For thou art a holy nation unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a several people unto himself of all nations that are upon the earth.
and to make thee high above all nations which he hath made, in praise, in name and honour: that thou mayest be a holy people unto the LORD thy God, as he hath said."
Know this also, that the LORD hath chosen to himself the man that is godly; when I call upon the LORD, he will hear me.
To all you of Rome beloved of God, and saints by calling. Grace be with you, and peace from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
By the which will we are sanctified, by the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
I will hearken what the LORD God will say concerning me; for he shall speak peace unto his people, and to his saints, that they turn not themselves unto foolishness.
Arise now, LORD God in thy resting place - both thou and the Ark of thy strength - and let thy priests put on victory and thy saints rejoice in goodness.
Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness, and let thy saints rejoice.
Sing praises unto the LORD, O ye saints of his; and give thanks unto him for a remembrance of his holiness.
O fear the LORD, ye that are his saints: for they that fear him lack nothing.
"Gather my saints together unto me, those that set more by the covenant than by any offering."
{A Psalm of Asaph} O God, the heathen are come into thine inheritance; thy holy temple have they defiled, and made Jerusalem a heap of stones. The dead bodies of thy servants have they given to be meat unto the fowls of the air, and the flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the land.
I will deck her priests with health, and her saints shall rejoice and sing.
Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them.
And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the meaning of the spirit: for he maketh intercession for the saints according to the pleasure of God.
that I may be delivered from them which believe not in Jewry; and that this my service, which I have to Jerusalem, may be accepted of the saints,
Salute all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you. All the saints salute you: and most of all they which are of the emperors household.
that mystery, hid since the world began, and since the beginning of generations: But now is opened to his saints,
and well reported of in good works: if she have nourished children, if she have been liberal to strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have ministered unto them which were in adversity, if she were continually given unto all manner good works.
For God is not causer of strife: but of peace, as he is in all other congregations of the saints.
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God. To the saints which are at Ephesus, and to them which believe on Jesus Christ.
To the saints which are at Colossae, and brethren that believe in Christ. Grace be with you and peace from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
So that fornication, and all uncleanness or covetousness, be not once named among you, as it becometh saints: neither filthiness, neither foolish talking, neither jestings, which are not comely: but rather giving of thanks.
that ye receive her in the Lord as it becometh saints, and that ye assist her, in whatsoever business she needeth of your aid. For she hath succored many, and mine own self also.
I therefore which am in bonds for the Lord's sake, exhort you, that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, in all humbleness of mind, and meekness, and long suffering, forbearing one another through love, and that ye be diligent to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace,
If all these things shall perish, what manner persons ought ye to be in holy conversation, and godliness:
He that leadeth into captivity, shall go into captivity: he that killeth with a sword, must be killed with a sword. Here is the patience, and the faith of the saints.
Here is the patience of saints. Here are they that keep the commandments and the faith of Jesus.
Distribute unto the necessity of the saints, and diligently to harbour.
Now go I unto Jerusalem, and minister unto the saints. For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia, to make a certain distribution upon the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
How dare one of you having business with another, go to law under the wicked? And not rather under the saints?
Of the gathering for the saints, as I have ordained in the congregations of Galatia, even so do ye. Upon some Sunday, let every one of you put aside at home, and lay up whatsoever he thinketh meet, that there be no gatherings when I come.
Of the ministering to the saints, it is but superfluous for me to write unto you: for I know your readiness of mind, whereof I boast myself unto them of Macedonia, and say that Achaia was prepared a year ago, and your ferventness hath provoked many.
Forasmuch as he that sanctifieth, and they which are sanctified, are all of one. For which cause's sake he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Abide in me, and let me abide in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine: no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, and ye are the branches. He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit. For without me can ye do nothing.
Paul and Timothy, the servants of Jesus Christ. To all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons.
Salute all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you.
when he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be made marvelous in all them that believe: because our testimony that we had unto you, was believed even the same day that we preached it.
If ye were of the world, the world would love his own. Howbeit, because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore hateth you the world.
I beheld, and the same horn made battle against the saints - yea, and gat the victory of them -
He shall be mighty and strong, but not in his own strength. He shall destroy above measure, and all that he goeth about, shall prosper: he shall slay the strong and holy people.
I have given them thy words, and the world hath hated them: because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
Then Ananias answered, "Lord I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:
which things I also did in Jerusalem. Where many of the saints shut I up in prison, and had received authority of the high priests: And when they were put to death I gave the sentence.
And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them. And power was given him over all kindred, tongue, and nation:
for they shed out the blood of saints, and prophets, and therefore hast thou given them blood to drink: for they are worthy."
All my delight is upon the saints that are in the earth, and upon such as excel in virtue.
right dear in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
and lighten the eyes of your minds, that ye might know what thing that hope is, whereunto he hath called you, and what the riches of his glorious inheritance is upon the saints,
He will keep the feet of his saints but the wicked shall keep silence in darkness. For in his own might shall no man be strong.
O love the LORD, all ye his saints; for the LORD preserveth them that are faithful, and plenteously rewardeth the proud doer.
For the LORD loveth the thing that is right; he forsaketh not his saints, but they are preserved forever. The unrighteous shall be punished; as for the seed of the ungodly, it shall be rooted out.
O ye that love the LORD, see that ye hate the thing which is evil. The LORD preserveth the souls of his saints; he shall deliver them from the hand of the ungodly.
But the high saints shall receive a kingdom, and possess a kingdom, forever: even for ever and ever.'
Let the praises of God be in their mouth, and two-edged swords in their hands, to be avenged of the heathen, and to rebuke the people; to bind their kings in chains, and their nobles with links of iron,read more.
that they may be avenged of them, as it is written. Such honour have all his saints. Praise the everlasting! Hallelujah!
till the time that the Ancient of Days came, that the judgment was given to the chiefest saints; and till the time that the saints had the kingdom in possession.
and the stones did rent, and graves did open, and the bodies of many saints which slept, arose:
Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? If the world shall be judged by you: are ye not good enough to judge small trifles?
giving thanks unto the father which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of saints in light.
From Thematic Bible
Cave » Used as a dwelling » Saints
which the world was not worthy of: They wandered in wilderness, in mountains, in dens and caves of the earth.
Cities » Illustrative of » Saints
Communion with God » Saints » Have, in prayer
Let us therefore go boldly unto the seat of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Be not careful: but in all things show your petition unto God in prayer and supplication with giving of thanks.
Communion with God » Saints » Desires
{To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} Like as the hart desireth the water brooks, so longeth my soul after thee, O God.
I am constrained of two things. I desire to be loosed, and to be with Christ, which thing is best of all:
Communion with God » Saints » Should always enjoy
I have set the LORD always before me; for he is on my righthand. Therefore I shall not fall.
and I will pray the father: and he shall give you another comforter, that he may abide with you ever, which is the spirit of truth whom the world cannot receive; because the world seeth him not, neither knoweth him. But ye know him. For he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. "I will not leave you comfortless, but will come to you.
Communion with God » Saints » Have, in the lord's supper
Is not the cup of blessing which we bless, partaking of the blood of Christ? Is not the bread which we break, partaking of the body of Christ?
Communion with God » Saints » Have, in meditation
My soul is satisfied, even as it were with marrow and fatness, when my mouth praiseth thee with joyful lips. Have I not remembered thee in my bed, and thought upon thee when I was waking?
Compassion and sympathy » Exercise towards » Saints
lest there should be any strife in the body: but that the members should indifferently care for one another. And if one member suffer, all suffer with him: if one member be had in honour, all members be glad also.
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » Saints
Deceit » Saints » Free from
Even he that hath clean hands, and a pure heart, and that hath not lift up his mind unto vanity, nor sworn to deceive his neighbour.
The remnant of Israel shall do no wickedness, nor speak lies: neither shall there any deceitful tongue be found in their mouths. For they shall be fed, and take their rest, and no man shall make them afraid.
and in their mouths was found no guile. For they are without spot before the throne of God.
Deceit » Saints » Should beware of those who teach
Let no man deceive you with vain words. For through such things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of unbelief.
Beware lest any man come and spoil you through philosophy and deceitful vanity, through the traditions of men, and ordinances after the world, and not after Christ.
Deceit » Saints » Pray for deliverance from those who use
Give sentence with me, O God, and defend my cause against the ungodly people; O deliver me from the deceitful and wicked man.
Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue!
Deceit » Saints » Should lay aside, in seeking truth
Wherefore, lay aside all maliciousness, and all guile, and dissimulation, and envy, and all backbiting:
Deceit » Saints » Delivered from those who use
He shall deliver their souls from extortion and wrong, and dear shall their blood be in his sight.
Deceit » Saints » Shun those addicted to
There shall no deceitful person dwell in my house; he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
Deceit » Saints » Purposed against
while my breath is in me, and as long as the wind that God hath given me is in my nostrils.
Deceit » Saints » Avoid
Deceit » Saints » Purpose against
while my breath is in me, and as long as the wind that God hath given me is in my nostrils.
Decision » Instances of » Saints
These are they, which were not defiled with women, for they are virgins. These follow the lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from men being the first fruits unto God and to the lamb,
false Doctrines » Should be avoided by » Saints
Beware lest any man come and spoil you through philosophy and deceitful vanity, through the traditions of men, and ordinances after the world, and not after Christ.
That we henceforth be no more children, wavering and carried with every wind of doctrine, by the wiliness of men and craftiness, whereby they lay a wait for us to deceive us.
Glorifying God » Saints » Should resolve to
Thou art my God, and I will thank thee; thou art my God, and I will praise thee.
Glorifying God » Saints » Unite in
that ye, all agreeing together, may with one mouth praise God the father of our Lord Jesus.
Glorifying God » Saints » Persevere in
Grace » Saints » Abound in gifts of
God is able to make you rich in all grace, that ye in all things having sufficient unto the utmost, may be rich unto all manner good works,
And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was with them all.
I do you to wit, brethren, of the grace of God, which is given in the congregations of Macedonia:
And in their prayers to God for you, long after you, for the abundant grace of God given unto you.
Grace » Saints » Are what they are by
Our rejoicing is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in singleness of heart and with godly pureness - and not in fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God - we have had our conversation in the world, and most of all to you-wards.
But by the grace of God I am that I am. And his grace which is in me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which is with me.
Grace » Saints » Should speak with
Let your speech be always well favoured and be powdered with salt, that ye may know how to answer every man.
Let no filthy communication proceed out of your mouths: but that which is good to edify withal, when need is, that it may have favour with the hearers.
Grace » Saints » Should be strong in
Thou, therefore, my son be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Grace » Saints » Should grow in
but grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord, and saviour Jesus Christ. To whom be glory both now and forever. Amen. {Here ends the Second General Epistle of Peter}
Grace » Saints » Should be established in
Be not carried about with divers and strange learning. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace, and not with meats, which have not profited them that have had their pastime in them.
Grace » Saints » Are under
Grace » Saints » Are heirs of
Likewise, ye men, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as unto them that are heirs also of the grace of life, that your prayers be not let.
Grace » Saints » Receive, from Christ
Holiness » Saints » Shall be presented to God in
in the body of his flesh through death, to make you holy, unblameable, and without fault in his own sight,
to make your hearts that they might be stable and unblamable in holiness before God our father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, with all his saints.
Holiness » Saints » Called to
which saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our deeds, but according to his own purpose and grace, which grace was given us through Christ Jesus before the world was,
Holiness » Saints » Possess
Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the celestial callings, consider the Ambassador and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy. For the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
Holiness » Saints » Should have their conversation in
If all these things shall perish, what manner persons ought ye to be in holy conversation, and godliness:
Holiness » Saints » Elected to
For those which he knew before, he also ordained before, that they should be like fashioned unto the shape of his son, that he might be the first begotten son among many brethren.
according as he had chosen us in him through love, before the foundation of the world was laid, that we should be saints, and without blame before him, through love.
Holiness » Saints » Should yield their members as instruments of
Neither give ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: But give yourselves unto God, as they that are alive from death. And give your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.
I will speak grossly because of the infirmity of your flesh. As ye have given your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity, from iniquity unto iniquity: even so now give your members servants unto righteousness, that ye may be sanctified.
Holiness » Saints » Should seek perfection in
Seeing that we have such promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, and grow up to full holiness in the fear of God.
Holiness » Saints » Shall continue in, for ever
He that doth evil, let him do evil still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be more righteous: and he that is holy, let him be more holy."
Holiness » Saints » New created in
and put on that new man, which after the image of God is shapen in righteousness, and true holiness.
Holiness » Saints » Should follow after
Embrace peace with all men, and holiness; without the which, no man shall see the Lord.
Holiness » Saints » Should serve God in
That we, delivered out of the hands of our enemies, might serve him without fear: all the days of our life, in such holiness and righteousness that are accept before him.
Holiness » Saints » Should present their bodies to God in
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercifulness of God, that ye make your bodies a living sacrifice: holy and acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable serving of God.
Holiness » Saints » Have their fruit unto
But now are ye delivered from sin, and made the servants of God, and have your fruit that ye should be sanctified; and the end: everlasting life.
Holiness » Saints » Should continue in
all the days of our life, in such holiness and righteousness that are accept before him.
Hope » Saints » Should continue in
Wherefore, gird up the loins of your minds, be sober, and trust perfectly on the grace that is brought unto you by the declaring of Jesus Christ;
Hope » Saints » Rejoice in
by whom we have a way in, through faith, unto this grace wherein we stand and rejoice in hope of the praise that shall be given of God.
Rejoice in hope. Be patient in tribulation, continue in prayer.
Hope » Saints » Should not be moved from
if ye continue grounded and established in the faith, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, whereof ye have heard, how that it is preached among all creatures, which are under heaven, whereof I, Paul, am made a minister.
Hope » Saints » Have, in death
The ungodly is afraid of every peril; but the righteous hath a good hope even in death.
Hope » Saints » Have all, the same
being one body, and one spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling.
Hope » Saints » Are called to
being one body, and one spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling.
Hope » Saints » Should not be ashamed of
Hope » Saints » Should abound in
The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may be rich in hope through the power of the holy ghost.
Hope » Saints » Should hold fast
But Christ, as a son, hath rule over the house, whose house we are, so that we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of that hope, unto the end.
Hope » Saints » Should look for the object of
looking for that blessed hope and glorious appearing of the mighty God, and of our saviour Jesus Christ:
Judgments » Saints » Acknowledge the justice of
Thou art righteous in all that thou hast brought upon us: for thou hast done right.
And after all this that is come upon us, because of our evil deeds and great trespass, thou our God hast spared our wickednesses, and hast given us a deliverance as it is come to pass this day.
Then spake David unto the LORD when he saw the Angel that smote the people, and said, "Lo, it is I that have sinned, and I that have done wickedly. But these sheep what have they done? Let I pray thee thine hand be on me and on my father's house."
"This shalt thou say also unto them: 'Mine eyes shall weep without ceasing day and night. For my people shall be destroyed with great harm, and shall perish with a great plague.
Judgments » Saints » Sympathize with those under
O Who will give my head water enough, and a well of tears for mine eyes, that I may weep night and day for the slaughter of my people?
But if ye will not hear me, that give you secret warning, I will mourn from my whole heart for your stubbornness. Piteously will I weep, and the tears shall gush out of mine eyes. For the LORD's flock shall be carried away captive.
Whole rivers of water gush out of mine eyes, for the great hurt of my people.
Judgments » Saints » Pray for those under
and I turned me unto God the LORD, for to pray and make mine intercession, with fasting, sack cloth and ashes.
Then Moses besought the LORD his God and said, "O LORD, why should thy wrath wax hot upon thy people which thou hast brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and with a mighty hand? Wherefore should the Egyptians speak, and say, 'For a mischief did he bring them out: even for to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth.' Turn from thy fierce wrath, and have compassion over the wickedness of thy people. Remember Abraham, Isaac and Israel thy servants, to whom thou sworest by thine own self and saidest unto them, 'I will multiply your seed as the stars of heaven, and all this land which I have said, I will give unto your seed: and they shall inherit it forever.'"
And the people cried unto Moses, and he made intercession unto the LORD; and the fire quenched.
Judgments » Saints » Provided for, during
And Joseph made provision for his father, his brethren, and all his father's household, as young children are fed with bread.
that he may deliver their soul from death, and to feed them in the time of dearth.
They shall not be confounded in the perilous time; and in the days of dearth they shall have enough.
Judgments » Saints » Preserved during
He delivereth thee out of six troubles, so that in the seventh there can no harm touch thee. In the midst of hunger he saveth thee from death: and when it is war, from the power of the sword.
The law of God » Saints » Freed from the bondage of
Even so, ye my brethren; ye also are made dead as concerning the law by the body of Christ, that ye should be coupled to another - I mean to him that is risen again from death - that we should bring forth fruit unto God.
But now are we delivered from the law, and dead from that whereunto we were in bondage: that we should serve in a new conversation of the spirit, and not in the old conversation of the letter.
The law of God » Saints » Have, written on their hearts
For this is the testament that I will make with the house of Israel: After those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws in their minds, and in their hearts, I will write them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, sayeth the LORD: I will plant my law in the inward parts of them, and write it in their hearts, and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
The law of God » Saints » Love
{Samekh} I hate them that imagine evil things; but thy law do I love.
The law of God » Saints » Delight in
O let thy loving mercies come unto me, that I may live; for thy law is my delight.
The law of God » Saints » Pledge themselves to walk in
and their lords that had rule of them, received it for their brethren. And they came to sware, and to bind themselves with an oath to walk in God's law, which was given by Moses the servant of God, that they would observe and do according unto all the commandments, judgments, and statutes of the LORD our God:
The law of God » Saints » Freed from the curse of
But Christ hath delivered us from the curse of the law, and was made accursed for us - for it is written, "Cursed is everyone that hangeth on tree" -
The law of God » Saints » Lament over the violation of by others
The law of God » Saints » Pray for power to keep
O give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea I shall keep it with my whole heart.
The law of God » Saints » Pray to understand
Open thou mine eyes, that I may see the wondrous things of thy law.
The law of God » Saints » Keep
The law of God » Saints » Should make the subject of their conversation
Therefore it shall be a sign unto thee upon thine hand and a remembrance between thine eyes, that the LORD's law may be in thy mouth. For with a strong hand the LORD brought thee out of Egypt;
The law of God » Saints » Should remember
Remember the law of Moses my servant, which I committed unto him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and ordinances.
The law of God » Saints » Prepare their hearts to seek
For Ezra prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach the precept and judgment in Israel.
Eternal life » Saints » Have promises of
For bodily exercise profiteth little: But godliness is good unto all things, as a thing which hath promises of the life that is now, and of the life to come.
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, to preach the promise of life, which life is in Christ Jesus.
which is after godliness upon the hope of eternal life; which life God, that cannot lie, hath promised before the world began:
Eternal life » Saints » May have assurance of
These things have I written unto you that believe in the name of the son of God, that ye may know how that ye have everlasting life, and that ye may believe in the name of the son of God.
We know surely if our earthy mansion wherein we now dwell were destroyed, that we have a building ordained of God, a habitation not made with hands, but eternal in heaven:
Eternal life » Saints » Should lay hold of
Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hand on eternal life, whereunto thou art called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may obtain eternal life.
Eternal life » Saints » Shall reign in
For if by the sin of one, death reigned by the means of one, much more shall they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life by the means of one; that is to say, Jesus Christ.
But the high saints shall receive a kingdom, and possess a kingdom, forever: even for ever and ever.'
Eternal life » Saints » Shall rise unto
Many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth, shall awake, some to everlasting life, some to perpetual shame and reproof.
and shall come forth: They that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; And they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
Eternal life » Saints » Have hope of
which is after godliness upon the hope of eternal life; which life God, that cannot lie, hath promised before the world began:
that we, once justified by his grace, should be heirs of eternal life, through hope.
Eternal life » Saints » Shall reap, through the spirit
He that soweth in his flesh, shall of the flesh reap corruption: but he that soweth in the spirit shall, of the spirit, reap life everlasting.
Eternal life » Saints » Are preserved unto
And I give unto them eternal life: and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My father which gave them me, is greater than all men; and no man is able to take them out of my father's hand.
Eternal life » Saints » Shall inherit
And whosoever forsaketh houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake; the same shall receive a hundred fold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
Eternal life » Saints » Shall go into
And these shall go into everlasting pain: And the righteous into life eternal.
Eternal life » Saints » Look for the mercy of God unto
and keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, unto eternal life.
Light » Illustrative of » Saints
that ye may be faultless, and pure, and the sons of God; without rebuke in the midst of a crooked and a perverse nation, among which see that ye shine as lights in the world,
Ye were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.
And the Lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely. For the children of this world, are in their kind, wiser than the children of light.
Lions » Killed by » Saints
which through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained the promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Saints
See that ye honour all men. Love brotherly fellowship, fear God, and honour the King.
All that believe that Jesus is Christ, are born of God. And all that loveth him which begat, loveth him also which was begotten of him.
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Are ever mindful of
For thy loving-kindness is ever before mine eyes; and I will walk in thy truth.
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Are heard according to
Hear my voice, O LORD, according unto thy loving-kindness; quicken me, as thou art wont.
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Drawn by
Even so shall the LORD now also appear unto me from far, and say, 'I love thee with an everlasting love, therefore do I spread my mercy before thee.'
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Should expect, in affliction
One deep calleth another with the voice of thy water-pipes, all thy waves and water floods are gone over me. The LORD hath granted his loving-kindness in the daytime; and in the night-season did I sing of him, and made my prayer unto the God of my life.
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Quickened after
O quicken me after thy loving-kindness; and so shall I keep the testimonies of thy mouth.
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Comforted by
O let thy merciful kindness be my comfort, according to the promise that thou hast made unto thy servant.
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Receive mercy through
When I was angry, I hid my face from thee for a little season, but through everlasting goodness shall I pardon thee, sayeth the LORD thine avenger.
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Crowned with
Who saveth thy life from destruction, and crowneth thee with mercy, and loving-kindness?
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Preserved by
Withdraw not thou thy mercy from me, O LORD, but let thy loving-kindness and thy truth always preserve me.
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Look for mercy through
{To the chanter, a Psalm of David, when the Prophet Nathan came unto him, after he was gone in to Bathsheba} Have mercy upon me, O God, after thy great goodness; according to the multitude of thy mercies do away mine offences.
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Betrothed in
Thus will I marry thee unto mine own self forevermore: yea even to myself will I marry thee, in righteousness, in equity, in loving-kindness, and mercy.
Lying » Saints » Hate
Lying » Saints » Pray to be preserved from
Remove from me vanity and lies; give me neither poverty nor riches, only grant me a necessary living.
Lying » Saints » Avoid
The remnant of Israel shall do no wickedness, nor speak lies: neither shall there any deceitful tongue be found in their mouths. For they shall be fed, and take their rest, and no man shall make them afraid.
For he said, "These no doubt will be my people, and no shrinking children," and so he was their Saviour.
Lying » Saints » Reject those who practice
There shall no deceitful person dwell in my house; he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
Lying » Saints » Respect not those who practice
Blessed is the man that hath set his hope in the LORD, and turned not unto the proud, and to such as go about with lies.
Martyrdom » Saints » Forewarned of
Then shall they put you to trouble, and shall kill you, and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake:
They shall excommunicate you: yea the time shall come, that whosoever killeth you, will think that he doth God true service.
The brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son: and the children shall arise against their fathers, and mothers, and shall put them to death,
Martyrdom » Saints » Should not fear
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer. Behold, the devil shall cast of you into prison, to tempt you, and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be faithful unto the death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
And fear ye not them which kill the body, and be not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body into hell.
Martyrdom » Saints » Should be prepared for
Jesus then said to his disciples. "If any man will follow me, let him forsake himself, and take up his cross and follow me. For whosoever will save his life, shall lose it. And whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, shall find it.
Martyrdom » Saints » Should resist sin unto
Murder » Saints » Should warn others against
And Reuben said moreover unto them, "Shed not his blood, but cast him into this pit that is in the wilderness, and lay no hands upon him." For he would have rid him out of their hands and delivered him to his father again.
But this shall ye know: if ye put me to death, ye shall make yourselves, this city and all the inhabiters thereof, guilty of innocent blood. For this is of a truth: that the LORD hath sent me unto you, to speak all these words in your ears."
Murder » Saints » Specially warned against
See that none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or an evil doer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.
Murder » Saints » Deprecate the guilt of
Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, thou that art the God of my health; that my tongue may praise thy righteousness.
Nazarites » Illustrative of » Saints
Wherefore, "Come out from among them, and separate yourselves," saith the Lord, "and touch none unclean thing: so will I receive you,
Pure devotion, and undefiled before God the father, is this: To visit the friendless, and widows in their adversity, and to keep himself unspotted of the world.
spiritual Peace » Saints » Wish, to each other
Paul, Silvanus and Timothy. Unto the congregation of the Thessalonians, in God the father, and in the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with you, and peace from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon Israel that pertaineth to God.
To the saints which are at Colossae, and brethren that believe in Christ. Grace be with you and peace from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
Grace be with you and peace from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
spiritual Peace » Saints » Have, with God
Because therefore that we are justified by faith we are at peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
spiritual Peace » Promised to » Saints
The mountains also shall bring peace, and the little hills righteousness unto the people.
In his time shall the righteous flourish, yea, and abundance of peace, so long as the moon endureth.
spiritual Peace » Saints » Die in
Keep innocency, and take heed unto the thing that is right; for that shall bring a man peace at the last.
spiritual Peace » Saints » Kept by
And the peace of God which passeth all understanding keep your hearts, and minds in Christ Jesus.
spiritual Peace » Saints » Ruled by
and the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which peace ye are called in one body: and see that ye be thankful.
spiritual Peace » Saints » Enjoy
Great is the peace that they have which love thy law, and they are not offended at it.
spiritual Peace » Saints » Kept in perfect
And thou, which art the doer and hast the matter in hand: shall provide for peace, even the peace that men hope for in thee.
spiritual Peace » Saints » Blessed with
The LORD shall give strength unto his people; the LORD shall give his people the blessing of peace.
spiritual Peace » Saints » Have in Christ
These words have I spoken unto you that in me ye might have peace. For in the world shall ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
spiritual Peace » Saints » Repose in
I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest; for it is thou, LORD, only that makest me dwell in safety.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Enabled to speak the truth boldly by
As for me, I am full of strength, and of the spirit of the LORD; full of judgment and boldness, to show the house of Jacob their wickedness, and the house of Israel their sin.
And the saying pleased the whole multitude well. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith, and of the holy ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicholas, a convert of Antioch,
For God hath not given to us the spirit of fear: but of power, and of love, and of soberness of mind. Be not ashamed to testify our Lord, neither be ashamed of me, which am bound for his sake: but suffer adversity with the gospel also through the power of God,
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Strengthened by
that ye may be strengthened with might by his spirit in the inner man,
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Upheld by
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Abound in hope by
The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may be rich in hope through the power of the holy ghost.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Helped in prayer by
Likewise, the spirit also helpeth our infirmities. For we know not, what to desire as we ought: but the spirit maketh intercession mightily for us with groanings which cannot be expressed with tongue.
The power of Christ » Saints » Strengthened by
notwithstanding the Lord assisted me, and strengthed me, that by me the preaching should be fulfilled to the utmost and that all the gentiles should hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
I can do all things through the help of Christ, which strengtheneth me.
The power of Christ » Saints » Preserved by
for the which cause I also suffer these things. Nevertheless, I am not ashamed. For I know whom I have believed, and am sure that he is able keep that which I have committed to his keeping against that day.
And the Lord shall deliver me from all evil doing, and shall keep me unto his heavenly kingdom. To whom be praise for ever and ever. Amen.
The power of Christ » Saints » Bodies of, shall be changed by
which shall change into another fashion our vile bodies, that they may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able to subdue all things unto himself.
The power of Christ » Saints » Succored by
For in that he himself suffered, and was tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
The power of Christ » Saints » Made willing by
In the day of thy power shall thy people offer thee free-will offerings with a holy worship; the dew of thy birth is of the womb of the morning.
God, Power of » Saints » Supported in affliction by
in the words of truth, in the power of God, by the armour of righteousness of the right hand and on the left hand,
Be not ashamed to testify our Lord, neither be ashamed of me, which am bound for his sake: but suffer adversity with the gospel also through the power of God,
God, Power of » Saints » Strengthened by
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
strengthened with all might, through his glorious power, unto all patience, and long suffering, with joyfulness,
God, Power of » Saints » Delivered by
Our God whom we serve, is able to keep us from the hot burning oven, O king, and can right well deliver us out of thy hands:
They are thy servants, and thy people whom thou hast delivered through thy great power and mighty hand.
God, Power of » Saints » Upheld by
Be not afraid, for I will be with thee. Look not behind thee, for I will be thy God, to strengthen thee, help thee, and to keep thee with this righthand of mine.
For the arms of the ungodly shall be broken, and the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
God, Power of » Saints » Receive increase of grace by
God is able to make you rich in all grace, that ye in all things having sufficient unto the utmost, may be rich unto all manner good works,
God, Power of » Saints » Have confidence in
But the LORD stood by me, like a mighty giant: therefore my persecutors fell, and could do nothing. They shall be sore confounded, for they have done unwisely, they shall have an everlasting shame.
God, Power of » Saints » Long for exhibitions of
{A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah} O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee. My soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh also longeth after thee, in a barren and dry land where no water is. Thus do I look for thee in thy Sanctuary, that I might behold thy power and glory.
God, Power of » Saints » Kept by, unto salvation
which are kept by the power of God through salvation, which salvation is prepared already to be showed in the last time,
God, Power of » Saints » Exalted by
Behold, God is of a mighty high power: Where is there such a guide and lawgiver as he?
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Saints » Enabled to speak the truth boldly by
As for me, I am full of strength, and of the spirit of the LORD; full of judgment and boldness, to show the house of Jacob their wickedness, and the house of Israel their sin.
And the saying pleased the whole multitude well. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith, and of the holy ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicholas, a convert of Antioch,
For God hath not given to us the spirit of fear: but of power, and of love, and of soberness of mind. Be not ashamed to testify our Lord, neither be ashamed of me, which am bound for his sake: but suffer adversity with the gospel also through the power of God,
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Saints » Strengthened by
that ye may be strengthened with might by his spirit in the inner man,
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Saints » Abound in hope by
The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may be rich in hope through the power of the holy ghost.
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Saints » Helped in prayer by
Likewise, the spirit also helpeth our infirmities. For we know not, what to desire as we ought: but the spirit maketh intercession mightily for us with groanings which cannot be expressed with tongue.
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Saints » Upheld by
Praise » Is obligatory upon » Saints
Let the saints be joyful with glory; let them rejoice in their beds.
Sing praises unto the LORD, O ye saints of his; and give thanks unto him for a remembrance of his holiness.
Prayer, answers to » Saints » Praise God for
I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD.
Prayer, answers to » Saints » Bless God for
Praised be God, which hath not cast out my prayer, nor turned his mercy from me.
Prayer, answers to » Saints » Love God for
Prayer, answers to » Saints » Are assured of
And if we know that he hear us whatsoever we ask, we know that we shall have the petitions that we desire of him.
Precious stones » Illustrative of » Saints
And in the day that I will make, sayeth the LORD of Hosts, they shall be mine own possession: and I will favour them, like as a man favoureth his own son, that doth him service.
If any man build on this foundation, gold, silver, precious stones, timber, hay, or stubble:
Pride » Saints » Mourn over, in others
But if ye will not hear me, that give you secret warning, I will mourn from my whole heart for your stubbornness. Piteously will I weep, and the tears shall gush out of mine eyes. For the LORD's flock shall be carried away captive.
Pride » Saints » Hate, in others
Who so privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I destroy. Whoso hath also a proud look and high stomach, I will not suffer him.
Pride » Saints » Give not way to
{A song of the stairs} LORD, I am not high-minded; I have no proud looks. I do not exercise myself in great matters which are too high for me.
Pride » Saints » Respect not, in others
Blessed is the man that hath set his hope in the LORD, and turned not unto the proud, and to such as go about with lies.
priests » Illustrative of » Saints
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a peculiar people, that ye should show the virtues of him that called you out of darkness into his marvelous light,
Ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests and a holy people.' These are the words which thou shalt say unto the children of Israel."
The promises of God » Saints » Plead, in prayer
And Jacob said, "O God of my father Abraham, and God of my father Isaac: LORD, which saidest unto me, 'return unto thy country and to thy kindred, and I will deal well with thee.'
Thou saidest that thou wouldest surely do me good, and wouldest make my seed as the sand of the sea which can not be numbered for multitude."
And now LORD the thing thou hast spoken concerning thy servant and his house be true forever, and do as thou hast said.
And now LORD thou art the very God, and hast promised this goodness unto thy servant.
The promises of God » Saints » Heirs of
If ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs by promise.
By faith he removed into the land that was promised him, as into a strange country, and dwelt in tabernacles: and so did Isaac, and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise.
So God, willing very abundantly to show, unto the heirs of promise, the stableness of his counsel; he added an oath,
The promises of God » Saints » Expect the performance of
And blessed art thou that believedst: For those things shall be performed which were told thee from the Lord."
Nevertheless, we look for a new heaven, and a new earth, according to his promise, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
And Mary said, "Behold the handmaiden of the Lord, be it unto me even as thou hast said." And the angel departed from her.
The promises of God » Saints » Children of
that is to say; They which are the children of the flesh, are not the children of God. But the children of promise are counted the seed.
Brethren, we are, after the manner of Isaac, children of promise:
The promises of God » Saints » Sometimes, through infirmity, tempted to doubt
Is his mercy clean gone? Is his promise come utterly to an end for evermore?
At the last, I came to this point, that I thought, "O why art thou so foolish? the righthand of the most highest can change all!"
The promises of God » Saints » Have implicit confidence in
Through faith Sarah also received strength to be with child, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful which had promised.
The promises of God » Saints » Stagger not at
He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief: But was made strong in the faith, and gave honour to God,
Protection » Saints » Acknowledge God as their
The LORD is my stony rock, and my defense, my Saviour, my God, and my might, in whom I will trust, my buckler, the horn also of my salvation, and my refuge. {TYNDALE: The LORD is my rock, my castle and my deliverer. God is my strength, and in him will I trust: my shield and the horn that defendeth me: mine high hold and refuge.}
Protection » Saints » Pray for
Protection » Saints » Praise God for
And let all them that put their trust in thee rejoice. They shall ever be giving of thanks, because thou defendest them. They that love thy name shall be joyful in thee;
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Saints » Shall rise in the likeness of
which shall change into another fashion our vile bodies, that they may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able to subdue all things unto himself.
And as we have born the image of the earthy, so shall we bear the image of the heavenly.
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Saints » Begotten to a lively hope
Blessed be God, the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which through his abundant mercy begat us again unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from death,
Which, by his means, have believed on God that raised him from death, and glorified him, that your faith and hope might be in God.
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Saints » Desire to know the power of
in knowing him, and the virtue of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his passions, that I might be conformable unto his death,
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Saints » Should keep, in remembrance
Remember that Jesus Christ, being of the seed of David, rose again from death according to my gospel,
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Sometimes depressed by
Thy rebuke breaketh my heart, and maketh me heavy. I look for some to have pity upon me, but there is no man; and for some to comfort me, but I find none.
My bones are smitten asunder as with a sword, while mine enemies that trouble me cast me in the teeth, daily saying unto me, "Where is now thy God?"
for the voice of the slanderer and blasphemer, for the enemy and avenger.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Return blessings for
and labour working with our own hands. We are reviled, and yet we bless. We are persecuted, and suffer it.
not rendering evil for evil, neither rebuke for rebuke: but contrariwise, bless: remembering that ye are thereunto called, even that ye should be heirs of blessing.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Endure
For therefore we labour and suffer rebuke, because we believe in the living God, which is the saviour of all men: but specially of those that believe.
partly while all men wondered and gazed at you for the shame and tribulation that was done unto you, and partly while ye became companions of them which so passed their time.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Pray under
LORD, bow thine ears and hear; Open LORD thine eyes and see: and hear the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent to rail on the living God.
O that the LORD thy God would hear all the words of Rabshakeh whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to rail on the living God, and to rebuke him with words which the LORD thy God hath heard. Wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that are left."
Reviling and reproaching » The wicked utter, against » Saints
Mine enemies revile me all the day long; and they that are mad upon me are sworn together against me.
I have heard the despite of Moab, and the blasphemies of the children of Ammon: how they have shamefully intreated my people, and magnified themselves within the borders of their land.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Trust in God under
He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproof of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and truth.
that I may give answer unto my blasphemers - for my trust is in thy word.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » May take pleasure in
Therefore have I delectation in infirmities, in rebukes, in need, in persecutions, in anguish, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Supported under
Therefore have I delectation in infirmities, in rebukes, in need, in persecutions, in anguish, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Should expect
It is enough for the disciple to be as his Master is, and that the servant be as his Lord is. If they have called the Lord of the house Beelzebub: how much more shall they call them of his household so?
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Should not fear
Hearken unto me ye that know righteousness, and so let the people that have my law in their hearts. Fear not the rebukes of man neither faint for their blasphemies.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Endure for God's sake
And why? For thy sake have I suffered reproof; shame hath covered my face.
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Endure for Christ's sake
Blessed are ye when men hate you, and thrust you out of their company, and rail on you, and abhor your name, as an evil thing, for the son of man's sake.
The righteous » Saints » Promises to
I will deck her priests with health, and her saints shall rejoice and sing.
And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead; that they should be judged and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets and saints, and to them that fear thy name, small and great, and shouldest destroy them, which destroy the earth."
For the LORD loveth the thing that is right; he forsaketh not his saints, but they are preserved forever. The unrighteous shall be punished; as for the seed of the ungodly, it shall be rooted out.
Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? If the world shall be judged by you: are ye not good enough to judge small trifles?
right dear in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
The righteous » Saints » Sealed by God
saying, "Hurt not the earth neither the sea, neither the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.
which hath also sealed us, and hath given the earnest of the spirit into our hearts.
And I looked, and, lo, a lamb stood on the mount Zion, and with him a hundred and forty four thousand having his father's name written in their foreheads.
And it was said unto them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth: neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal in their foreheads,
and the LORD said unto him, "Go thy way through the city of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of them that mourn and are sorry for all the abominations that be done therein."
The righteous » Saints » Steps of
He brought me out of the horrible pit, out of the mire and clay; he set my feet upon the rock, and ordered my goings.
"For thou hast numbered all my goings, yet be not thou too extreme upon my sins.
Thou shalt make room enough under me for to go, that my footsteps shall not slide. {TYNDALE: And thou madest me space to walk in, that my feet should not stumble.}
The righteous » Saints » The feet of
And maketh my feet as swift as a hind's, and setteth me fast upon my high hold.
O how beautiful are the feet of the Ambassador, that bringeth the message from the mountain, and proclaimeth peace: That bringeth the good tidings, and preacheth health, and sayeth unto Zion, "Thy God is the king."
He brought me out of the horrible pit, out of the mire and clay; he set my feet upon the rock, and ordered my goings.
He will keep the feet of his saints but the wicked shall keep silence in darkness. For in his own might shall no man be strong.
The righteous » Saints » Portion of
My flesh and my heart faileth; but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.
"The LORD is my portion," sayeth my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
The LORD himself is the portion of mine inheritance, and of my cup; thou shalt maintain my lot.
Therefore do I cry unto thee, O LORD, and say, "Thou art my hope and my portion in the land of the living!"
Righteousness » Saints » Have in Christ
for he hath made him to be sin for us, which knew no sin, that we by his means should be that righteousness which before God is allowed.
but all the weapons that are made against thee, shall not prosper. And as for all tongues that shall resist thee in judgment, thou shalt overcome them, and condemn them. This is the heritage of the LORD's servants, and the righteousness that they shall have of me, sayeth the LORD.
saying, "Verily in the LORD is my righteousness and strength. To him shall men come: but all they that think scorn of him, shall be confounded."
Righteousness » Saints » Characterized by
That be far from thee, that thou shouldest do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked, and that the righteous should be as the wicked: that be far from thee. Should not the Judge of all the world do according to right?"
Therefore the ungodly shall not be able to stand in the judgment, neither the sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous; but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Righteousness » Saints » Are servants of
Remember ye not how that to whomsoever ye commit yourselves as servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey: whether it be of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
Righteousness » Saints » Should live in
which his own self bare our sins in his body on the tree, that we should be delivered from sin and should live in righteousness. By whose stripes ye were healed.
and teacheth us that we should deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and that we should live sober minded, righteously, and godly in this present world,
Righteousness » Saints » Have, imputed
And he received the sign of circumcision, as a seal of the righteousness which is by faith: which faith he had, yet being uncircumcised, that he should be the father of all them that believe: though they be not circumcised, that righteousness might be imputed to them also;
Righteousness » Saints » Do
Little children, let no man beguile you; He that worketh righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
If ye know that he is righteous, know also that all that work righteousness, are born of him.
Righteousness » Saints » Offer the sacrifice of
For then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifice of righteousness, with the burnt-offerings and oblations; then shall they lay bullocks upon thine altar.
Righteousness » Saints » Put no trust in their own
and as concerning ferventness I persecuted the congregation, and as touching the righteousness which is in the law, I was unrebukable. But the things that were vantage unto me I counted loss for Christ's sake. Yea I think all things but loss for that excellent knowledge's sake of Christ Jesus my Lord. For whom I have counted all thing loss, and do judge them but dung, that I might win Christ,
Righteousness » Saints » Should have on the breast-plate of
Stand, therefore, and your loins gird about with verity, having on the breastplate of righteousness,
Righteousness » Saints » Are renewed in
and put on that new man, which after the image of God is shapen in righteousness, and true holiness.
Righteousness » Saints » Shall receive a crown of
From henceforth is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord that is a righteous judge shall give me at that day: not to me only: but unto all them that love his coming.
Righteousness » Saints » Wait for the hope of
We look for, and hope in the spirit, to be justified through faith.
Righteousness » Saints » Work, by faith
which through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained the promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
Righteousness » Saints » Should seek
Yea, or the day of the LORD's sore displeasure come upon you. Seek the LORD, all ye meek hearted upon earth, ye that work after his judgment: seek righteousness, seek lowliness, that ye may be defended in the wrathful day of the LORD.
Righteousness » Saints » Are covered with the robe of
And therefore I am joyful in the LORD, and my soul rejoiceth in my God. For he shall put upon me the garment of salvation, and cover me with the mantle of righteousness. He shall deck me like a bridegroom, and as a bride that hath her apparel upon her.
Righteousness » Saints » Should yield their members servants to
I will speak grossly because of the infirmity of your flesh. As ye have given your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity, from iniquity unto iniquity: even so now give your members servants unto righteousness, that ye may be sanctified.
Righteousness » Saints » Count their own, as filthy rags
We are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags, stained with the flux of a woman: we fall every and each one as the leaf, for our sins carry us away like the wind.
Righteousness » Saints » Hunger and thirst after
Righteousness » Saints » Shall see God's face in
They have children at their desire, and leave the rest of their substance for their babes. But as for me, I shall behold thy presence in righteousness: and when I awake up after thy likeness, I shall be satisfied with it.
Righteousness » Saints » Pray for the spirit of
Make in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
Righteousness » Saints » Know
Hearken unto me ye that know righteousness, and so let the people that have my law in their hearts. Fear not the rebukes of man neither faint for their blasphemies.
Righteousness » Saints » Should yield their members as instruments of
Neither give ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: But give yourselves unto God, as they that are alive from death. And give your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.
Righteousness » Saints » Walk before God in
And Solomon said, "Thou hast showed unto thy servant David, my father, great mercy; according as he walked before thee in truth and in righteousness and plainness of heart with thee. And thou hast kept for him this great mercy, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his seat: as it is come to pass this day.
Righteousness » Saints » Follow after
Hearken unto me, ye that follow righteousness and seek the LORD. Look unto the rock ye were cut out, and to the cave and pit ye were digged out.
Righteousness » Saints » Are led in the paths of
He quickeneth my soul, and bringeth me forth in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Righteousness » Saints » Receive, from God
He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from God his saviour.
Righteousness » Saints » Should serve God in
all the days of our life, in such holiness and righteousness that are accept before him.
Righteousness » Saints » Put on
And why? I put upon me righteousness, which covered me as a garment, and equity was my crown.
Righteousness imputed » Saints » Have, on believing
And he received the sign of circumcision, as a seal of the righteousness which is by faith: which faith he had, yet being uncircumcised, that he should be the father of all them that believe: though they be not circumcised, that righteousness might be imputed to them also;
To him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, is his faith counted for righteousness.
but also for us, to whom it shall be counted for righteousness so we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from death.
Righteousness imputed » Saints » Desire to be found in
and might be found in him, not having mine own righteousness which is of the law: But that which springeth of the faith which is in Christ. I mean, the righteousness which cometh of God through faith
Righteousness imputed » Saints » Glory in having
saying, "Verily in the LORD is my righteousness and strength. To him shall men come: but all they that think scorn of him, shall be confounded." And the whole seed of Israel shall be justified, and make their boast in the LORD.
Righteousness imputed » Saints » Clothed with the robe of righteousness
And therefore I am joyful in the LORD, and my soul rejoiceth in my God. For he shall put upon me the garment of salvation, and cover me with the mantle of righteousness. He shall deck me like a bridegroom, and as a bride that hath her apparel upon her.
Righteousness imputed » Saints » Exalted in righteousness
Their delight shall be daily in thy name; and through thy righteousness they shall be exalted.
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Talk of
My tongue talketh of thy righteousness, all the day long; for they are confounded and brought unto shame that seek to do me evil.
My mouth shall speak daily of thy righteousness and salvation; for I know no end thereof.
And as for my tongue, it shall be talking of thy righteousness and of thy praise, all the day long.
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Magnify
The memorial of thy abundant kindness shall be showed; and men shall sing of thy righteousness.
As for me, I will give thanks unto the LORD according to his righteousness; and I will praise the name of the LORD most high.
Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, thou that art the God of my health; that my tongue may praise thy righteousness.
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper
O LORD, thou art more righteous than that I should dispute with thee: Nevertheless, let me talk with thee in things reasonable. How happeneth it, that the way of the ungodly is so prosperous? And that it goeth so well with them, which without any shame offend and live in wickedness?
Lo, these are the ungodly, these prosper in the world, these have riches in possession; and I said, "Then have I cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency? Wherefore should I be then punished daily, and be chastened every morning?" read more.
Yea, I had almost also said even as they do; but lo, then should I have condemned the generation of thy children. Then thought I to understand this; but it was too hard for me, until I went into the Sanctuary of God. Then understood I the end of these men.
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Plead, in prayer
Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name's sake; and for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble.
O LORD, and done wickedly against all thy righteousness: Yet let thy wrathful displeasure be turned away, I beseech thee, from thy city Jerusalem, thy holy hill. And why? For our sins' sake, and for the wickedness of our forefathers is Jerusalem and thy people abhorred, of all them that are about us.
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Ascribe, to him
O LORD righteousness belongeth unto thee; unto us pertaineth nothing but open shame: as it is come to pass this day unto every man of Judah, and to them that dwell at Jerusalem. Yea, unto all Israel, whether they be far or nigh, throughout all lands wherein thou hast strawed them, because of the offenses that they had done against thee.
I will open unto thee yet more of mine understanding, and prove my maker righteous.
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Recognize, in the fulfilment of his promises
and foundest his heart faithful before thee, and madest a covenant with him to give unto his seed the land of the Cananites, Hittites, Amorites, Perezites, Jebusites, and Girgashites - and hast made good thy words: for thou art righteous,
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Upheld by
Be not afraid, for I will be with thee. Look not behind thee, for I will be thy God, to strengthen thee, help thee, and to keep thee with this righthand of mine.
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Declare to others
They shall come, and declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born, whom the LORD hath made.
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Do not conceal
I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; my talk hath been of thy truth, and of thy salvation.
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Mention, only
I will go forth in the strength of the LORD God, and will make mention of thy righteousness only.
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, in his dealings
O LORD God of Israel, thou art righteous, for we remain yet escaped, as it is this day. Behold, in thy presence are we in our trespass: for because of it is there no standing before thee."
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Confident of beholding
I will bear the punishment of the LORD - For why? I have offended him - till he sit in judgment upon my cause, and see that I have right. He will bring me forth to the light, and I shall see his righteousness.
The sabbath » Saints » Testify against those who desecrate
At the same time saw I some treading wine presses on the Sabbath and bringing in clusters, and asses laden with wine, grapes, figs, and bringing all manner of burdens unto Jerusalem, upon the Sabbath day. And I rebuked them earnestly the same day that they sold the victuals.
Then remained the chapmen and merchants once or twice overnight without Jerusalem with all manner of wares. Then reproved I them sore, and said unto them, "Why tarry ye all night about the wall? If ye do it once again, I will lay hands upon you." From that time forth came they no more on the Sabbath.
The sabbath » Saints » Rejoice in
Yea, if thou turn thy feet from the Sabbath, so that thou do not the thing which pleaseth thyself in my holy day: then shalt thou be called unto the pleasant, holy, and glorious Sabbath of the LORD, where thou shalt be in honor - so that thou do not after thine own imagination, neither seek thine own will, nor speak thine own words.
The sabbath » Saints » Observe
And I said unto the Levites which were clean, that they should come and keep the gates, to hallow the Sabbath day. Think upon me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to thy great mercy!
The sabbath » Saints » Honor God in observing
Yea, if thou turn thy feet from the Sabbath, so that thou do not the thing which pleaseth thyself in my holy day: then shalt thou be called unto the pleasant, holy, and glorious Sabbath of the LORD, where thou shalt be in honor - so that thou do not after thine own imagination, neither seek thine own will, nor speak thine own words.
Saints » Death of » Glorified
which shall change into another fashion our vile bodies, that they may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able to subdue all things unto himself.
Then shall the just men shine as bright as the sun in the kingdom of their father. Whosoever hath ears to hear, let him hear.
If we be sons, we are also heirs: the heirs, I mean, of God: and heirs annexed with Christ. If so be that we suffer together, that we may be glorified together.
After this I beheld, and lo a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and people, and tongues, stood before the seat, and before the lamb, clothed with long white garments, and palms in their hands,
And behold, two men talked with him, and they were Moses and Elijah, which appeared gloriously, and spake of his departing, which he should end at Jerusalem.
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Security of
{A song of the stairs} They that put their trust in the LORD are even as the mount Zion, which may not be removed, but standeth fast forever.
If thou goest through the water, I will be with thee, that the strong floods should not pluck thee away. When thou walkest in the fire, it shall not burn thee, and the flame shall not kindle upon thee.
That we may boldly say, "The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man doeth unto me."
He will not be afraid of any evil tidings, for his heart standeth fast, and believeth in the LORD.
Saints » Carnal » When obedient were invincible
And he shall deliver their kings into thine hand, and thou shalt destroy their names from under heaven. There shall no man stand before thee, until thou have destroyed them.
There shall no man be able to stand before you: the LORD your God shall cast the fear and dread of you upon all lands whither ye shall come, as he hath said unto you,
The LORD shall smite thine enemies that rise against thee before thy face. They shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.
There shall not a man be able to withstand thee all the days of thy life. For as I was with Moses, so will I be with thee and will neither leave thee, nor forsake thee.
and the LORD said unto Joshua, fear them not, for I have delivered them unto thine hand, there shall not a man of them stand before thee.
Saints » Death of » They cannot be moved
{A song of the stairs} They that put their trust in the LORD are even as the mount Zion, which may not be removed, but standeth fast forever.
God is in the midst of her, therefore shall she not be removed; for God helpeth her, and that right early.
O cast thy burden or care upon the LORD; he shall nourish thee, and not leave the righteous in unquietness.
He that hath not given his money upon usury, nor taken reward against the innocent. Whoso doeth these things shall never fall.
I have set the LORD always before me; for he is on my righthand. Therefore I shall not fall.
Saints » Death of » Despised
But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant of the Ammonites, and Geshem the Arabian heard it, they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, "What is this that ye do? Will ye fall away again from the king?"
and said before his brethren and the soldiers of Samaria, "What do these impotent Jews? Shall they be thus suffered? Shall they offer? Shall they perform it in one day? Shall they make the stones whole again that are brought to dust, and burnt?"
And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul's daughter looked through a window and saw King David spring and dance before the LORD, and therefore despised him in her heart.
Thus, he that calleth upon God, and whom God heareth, is mocked of his neighbour; the godly and innocent man is laughed to scorn.
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Promises to
I will deck her priests with health, and her saints shall rejoice and sing.
And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead; that they should be judged and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets and saints, and to them that fear thy name, small and great, and shouldest destroy them, which destroy the earth."
For the LORD loveth the thing that is right; he forsaketh not his saints, but they are preserved forever. The unrighteous shall be punished; as for the seed of the ungodly, it shall be rooted out.
Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? If the world shall be judged by you: are ye not good enough to judge small trifles?
right dear in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
Saints » Death of » Fellowship of
And it chanced, as they communed together, and reasoned, that Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.
but and if we walk in light even as he is in light, then have we fellowship together, and the blood of Jesus Christ his son cleanseth us from all sin.
But they that fear God, say thus one to another, 'The LORD considereth and heareth it. Yea, it is before him a memorial book, written for such as fear the LORD, and remember his name.'
And they continued in the Apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayer.
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Sealed by God
saying, "Hurt not the earth neither the sea, neither the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.
which hath also sealed us, and hath given the earnest of the spirit into our hearts.
And I looked, and, lo, a lamb stood on the mount Zion, and with him a hundred and forty four thousand having his father's name written in their foreheads.
And it was said unto them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth: neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal in their foreheads,
and the LORD said unto him, "Go thy way through the city of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of them that mourn and are sorry for all the abominations that be done therein."
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Steps of
He brought me out of the horrible pit, out of the mire and clay; he set my feet upon the rock, and ordered my goings.
"For thou hast numbered all my goings, yet be not thou too extreme upon my sins.
Thou shalt make room enough under me for to go, that my footsteps shall not slide. {TYNDALE: And thou madest me space to walk in, that my feet should not stumble.}
Saints » Death of » Hated
Then shall they put you to trouble, and shall kill you, and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake:
If ye were of the world, the world would love his own. Howbeit, because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore hateth you the world.
Blessed are ye when men hate you, and thrust you out of their company, and rail on you, and abhor your name, as an evil thing, for the son of man's sake.
I have given them thy words, and the world hath hated them: because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
Hear the word of God, all ye that fear the thing which he speaketh. Your brethren that hate you, and cast you out for my name's sake, say "Let the LORD magnify himself, that we may see your gladness," and yet they shall be confounded.
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Remembered
And God remembered Noah and all the beasts and all the cattle that were with him in the ark. And God made a wind to blow upon the earth, and the waters ceased;
"And when ye shall go to war in your land against your enemies that vex you, ye shall trump with the trumpets and ye shall be remembered before the LORD your God and saved from your enemies.
He hath remembered his mercy and truth toward the house of Israel: so that all the ends of the world see the salvation of our God.
Then shall Zion say, "God hath forsaken me, and the LORD hath forgotten me." Doth a wife forget the child of her womb, and the son who she hath born? And though she do forget, yet will not I forget thee. Behold, I have written thee up upon my hands, thy walls are ever in my sight.
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Scattered
I say therefore unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall rest with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven;
and not for the people only: but that he should gather together in one the children of God which were scattered abroad.
And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, and from the one end of the world to the other.
Then said Jesus unto them, "All ye shall be offended by me this night. For it is written, 'I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.'
James, the servant of God, and of the Lord Jesus Christ, sendeth greeting to the twelve tribes which are scattered here and there.
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Portion of
My flesh and my heart faileth; but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.
"The LORD is my portion," sayeth my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
The LORD himself is the portion of mine inheritance, and of my cup; thou shalt maintain my lot.
Therefore do I cry unto thee, O LORD, and say, "Thou art my hope and my portion in the land of the living!"
Saints » Death of » The feet of
And maketh my feet as swift as a hind's, and setteth me fast upon my high hold.
O how beautiful are the feet of the Ambassador, that bringeth the message from the mountain, and proclaimeth peace: That bringeth the good tidings, and preacheth health, and sayeth unto Zion, "Thy God is the king."
He brought me out of the horrible pit, out of the mire and clay; he set my feet upon the rock, and ordered my goings.
He will keep the feet of his saints but the wicked shall keep silence in darkness. For in his own might shall no man be strong.
Saints » The lord coming with his saints
Enoch the seventh from Adam prophesied before of such saying, "Behold, the Lord shall come with thousands of saints,
This is the blessing wherewith Moses, God's man, blessed the children of Israel before his death, saying, "The LORD came from Sinai, and showed his beams from Seir unto them; and appeared gloriously from mount Paran, and he came with thousands of saints, and in his righthand a law of fire for them.
Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, that thou shalt be spoiled and robbed. For I will gather together all the Heathen, to fight against Jerusalem: so that the city shall be won, the houses spoiled, and the women defiled. The half of the city shall go away into captivity, and the residue of the people shall not be carried out of the city. fter that shall the LORD go forth, to fight against those Heathen, as men used to fight in the day of battle. read more.
Then shall his feet stand upon the mount Olivet, that lieth upon the east side of Jerusalem. And the mount Olivet shall cleave in two, eastward and westward, so that there shall be a great valley: and the half mount shall remove toward the north, and the other half toward the south. And ye shall flee unto the valley of my hills, for the valley of the hills shall reach unto Asia. Yea, flee shall ye, like as ye fled for the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah. And the LORD my God shall come, and all saints with him.
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Pillars, as
Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out. And I will write upon him, the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God and I will write upon him my new name.
For behold, this day do I make thee a strong fenced town, an iron pillar, and a wall of steel against the whole land; against the kings and mighty men of Judah; against the priests and people of the land.
and therefore when James, Cephas, and John, which seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the righthands, and agreed with us that we should preach among the heathen, and they among the Jews:
Saints » Jesus Christ being glorified in his saints
and to you which are troubled, rest with us; when the Lord Jesus shall show himself from heaven, with his mighty angels, in flaming fire, rendering vengeance unto them that know not God, and to them that obey not unto the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, which shall be punished with everlasting damnation, from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power, read more.
when he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be made marvelous in all them that believe: because our testimony that we had unto you, was believed even the same day that we preached it.
Saints » The lord gathering his saints
{The Psalm of Asaph} The LORD, even the most mighty God, hath spoken, and called the world; from the rising up of the sun unto the going down of the same. Out of Zion hath God appeared in perfect beauty. Our God shall come, and not keep silence: there shall go before him a consuming fire, and a mighty tempest shall be stirred up round about him. read more.
He shall call the heavens from above, and the earth, that he may judge his people. "Gather my saints together unto me, those that set more by the covenant than by any offering." And the heavens shall declare his righteousness, for God is judge himself. Selah.
Saints » Steps
He brought me out of the horrible pit, out of the mire and clay; he set my feet upon the rock, and ordered my goings.
"For thou hast numbered all my goings, yet be not thou too extreme upon my sins.
Thou shalt make room enough under me for to go, that my footsteps shall not slide. {TYNDALE: And thou madest me space to walk in, that my feet should not stumble.}
Saints » Portion
My flesh and my heart faileth; but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.
"The LORD is my portion," sayeth my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
The LORD himself is the portion of mine inheritance, and of my cup; thou shalt maintain my lot.
Therefore do I cry unto thee, O LORD, and say, "Thou art my hope and my portion in the land of the living!"
Saints » Feet
And maketh my feet as swift as a hind's, and setteth me fast upon my high hold.
O how beautiful are the feet of the Ambassador, that bringeth the message from the mountain, and proclaimeth peace: That bringeth the good tidings, and preacheth health, and sayeth unto Zion, "Thy God is the king."
He brought me out of the horrible pit, out of the mire and clay; he set my feet upon the rock, and ordered my goings.
He will keep the feet of his saints but the wicked shall keep silence in darkness. For in his own might shall no man be strong.
Salvation » Saints » Pray to be visited with
Remember me, O LORD, according to the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation,
{Vav} Let thy loving mercies come unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according unto thy word;
Salvation » Saints » Chosen to
which saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our deeds, but according to his own purpose and grace, which grace was given us through Christ Jesus before the world was,
But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren, beloved of the Lord, for because that God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation, through sanctifying of the spirit; And through believing the truth:
Salvation » Saints » Rejoice in
In that day shall it be said, "Lo, this is our God: we have waited for him, and he shall save us. This is the LORD in whom we have hoped: Let us rejoice, and delight in his salvation.
{To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} The King shall rejoice in thy strength, O LORD; exceeding glad shall he be of thy salvation.
That I may show all thy praises within the ports of the daughter of Zion, I will rejoice in thy salvation.
Salvation » Saints » Glory in
God forbid that I should rejoice but in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, whereby the world is crucified as touching me, and I as concerning the world.
That according, as it is written, "He which rejoiceth, should rejoice in the Lord."
Salvation » Saints » Wait for
Salvation » Saints » Hope for
For we are saved by hope. But hope that is seen is no hope. For how can a man hope for that which he seeth?
Salvation » Saints » Praise God for
Sing unto the LORD, and praise his name, be telling of his salvation from day to day. {TYNDALE: Sing unto the LORD, and show from day to day his victories.}
Salvation » Saints » Long for
Salvation » Saints » Welcome the tidings of
O how beautiful are the feet of the Ambassador, that bringeth the message from the mountain, and proclaimeth peace: That bringeth the good tidings, and preacheth health, and sayeth unto Zion, "Thy God is the king."
And how shall they preach, except they be sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of them which bring glad tidings of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things."
Salvation » Saints » Declare
I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; my talk hath been of thy truth, and of thy salvation.
My mouth shall speak daily of thy righteousness and salvation; for I know no end thereof.
Salvation » Saints » Ascribe, to God
Behold, God is my salvation: I will be bold therefore and not fear. For the LORD God is my strength and my praise whereof I sing: and is become my saviour.
Lead me forth in thy truth, and learn me. For thou art the God of my salvation; in thee hath been my hope all the day long.
Salvation » Saints » Have a token of, in their patient suffering for Christ
and in nothing fearing your adversaries: which is to them a token of perdition, and to you a sign of salvation, and that of God. For unto you it is given, that not only ye should believe on Christ: but also suffer for his sake,
Salvation » Saints » Appointed to obtain
For God hath not appointed us unto wrath: but to obtain salvation by the means of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Salvation » Saints » Evidence, by works
Nevertheless dear friends, we trust to see better of you, and things which accompany salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unrighteous that he should forget your work and labour that proceedeth of love, which love showed in his name, which have ministered unto the saints, and yet minister.
Salvation » Saints » Earnestly look for
Mine eyes are wasted away with looking for thy health, and for the word of thy righteousness.
Salvation » Saints » Commemorate, with thanks
What reward shall I give unto the LORD, for all the benefits that he hath done unto me?
Salvation » Saints » Daily approach nearer to
This also we know, I mean the season: how that it is time that we should now awake out of sleep. For now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.
Salvation » Saints » Clothed with
And therefore I am joyful in the LORD, and my soul rejoiceth in my God. For he shall put upon me the garment of salvation, and cover me with the mantle of righteousness. He shall deck me like a bridegroom, and as a bride that hath her apparel upon her.
Salvation » Saints » Are heirs of
Are they not all spirits to do service, sent for to minister for their sakes, which shall be heirs of salvation?
Salvation » Saints » Receive, as the end of their faith
Salvation » Saints » Kept by the power of God unto
which are kept by the power of God through salvation, which salvation is prepared already to be showed in the last time,
Salvation » Saints » Pray for a joyful sense of
Salvation » Saints » Beautified with
Salvation » Saints » Love
But let all those that seek thee, be joyful and glad in thee; and let such as love thy salvation, say always, "The LORD be praised!"
Salvation » Saints » Pray for assurance of
Bring forth the spear, and stop the way against them that pursue me; say unto my soul, "I am thy salvation."
Salvation » Saints » Have, through grace
But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, as they do."
Salvation » Saints » Satisfied by
Scorning and mocking » The wicked indulge in, against » Saints
Our soul is filled with the scornful reproof of the wealthy, and with the despitefulness of the proud.
I am laughed to scorn of all my people; they make songs upon me all the day long.
Thou seest also their sitting down and their rising up. They make their songs of nothing but me.
The scriptures » Saints » Plead the promises of, in prayer
O let thy merciful kindness be my comfort, according to the promise that thou hast made unto thy servant.
{Daleth} My soul cleaveth unto the dust; O quicken thou me, according to thy word.
{Vav} Let thy loving mercies come unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according unto thy word;
{Tav} Let my complaint come before thee, O LORD; give me understanding, according unto thy word.
The scriptures » Saints » Love exceedingly
My soul keepeth thy testimonies, and loveth them exceedingly.
{Samekh} I hate them that imagine evil things; but thy law do I love.
Consider, O LORD, how I love thy commandments; O quicken me with thy loving-kindness.
The scriptures » Saints » Pray to be taught
{He} Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes, and I shall keep it unto the end.
Blessed art thou, O LORD; O teach me thy statutes. With my lips will I be telling out all the judgments of thy mouth.
The scriptures » Saints » Hope in
They that fear thee, will be glad when they see me, because I put my trust in thy word.
The scriptures » Saints » Meditate in
But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in his law will he exercise himself, day and night.
Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might be occupied in thy words.
The scriptures » Saints » Obey
He answered, and said unto them, "My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it."
"I have declared thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world. Thine they were, and thou gavest them me, and they have kept thy sayings.
The scriptures » Saints » Rejoice in
When I had found thy words, I ate them up greedily: they have made my heart joyful and glad, for I call upon thy name, O LORD God of Hosts.
The scriptures » Saints » Stand in awe of
As for these things, my hand hath made them all, and they are all created, sayeth the LORD. Which of them shall I then regard? Even him that is of a lowly troubled spirit, and standeth in awe of my works.
{Shin} The princes persecute me without cause; but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
The scriptures » Saints » Pray to be conformed to
The scriptures » Saints » Grieve when men disobey
The scriptures » Saints » Esteem, as a light
{Nun} Thy word is a lantern unto my feet and a light unto my paths.
The scriptures » Saints » Regard, as sweet
The scriptures » Saints » Speak of
Yea my tongue shall sing of thy word; for all thy commandments are right.
The scriptures » Saints » Hide, in their hearts
The scriptures » Saints » Keep, in remembrance
The scriptures » Saints » Long after
The scriptures » Saints » Trust in
that I may give answer unto my blasphemers - for my trust is in thy word.
The scriptures » Saints » Esteem, above all things
I have not forsaken the commandment of his lips; but look, what he charged me with his mouth, that have I shut up in my heart.
The scriptures » Saints » Delight in
But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in his law will he exercise himself, day and night.
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Should watch for
Watch therefore continually and pray, that ye may obtain grace to fly all this that shall come. And that ye may stand before the son of man."
Watch, therefore, for ye know not when the master of the house will come: whether at even, or at midnight; whether at the cock crowing, or in the dawning: lest if he come suddenly, he should find you sleeping. And that I say unto you, I say unto all men: Watch."
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Wait for
and for to look for his son from heaven, whom he raised from death: I mean Jesus, which delivereth us from wrath to come.
so that ye are behind in no gift, and wait for the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Should be patient unto
Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience there upon, until he receive the early and the latter rain. Be ye also patient therefore, and settle your hearts, for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Look for
looking for that blessed hope and glorious appearing of the mighty God, and of our saviour Jesus Christ:
But our conversation is in heaven, from whence we look for a saviour, even the Lord Jesus Christ,
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Should be ready for
Therefore be ye also ready, for in the hour ye think least on, in the same ye think he would not: will the son of man come.
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Pray for
He which testifieth these things saith, "Be it. I come quickly, Amen." Even so, come Lord Jesus.
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Love
From henceforth is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord that is a righteous judge shall give me at that day: not to me only: but unto all them that love his coming.
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Haste unto
looking for, and hasting unto, the coming of the day of God, in which the heavens shall perish with fire, and the elements shall be consumed with heat.
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Assured of
"For I am sure that my redeemer liveth, and that I shall rise out of the earth in the latter day: that I shall be clothed again with this skin, and see God in my flesh.
Seeking God » Saints » Earnest in
I will get up, thought I, and go about the city, in the ways and in all the streets will I seek him whom my soul loveth: but when I sought him, I found him not.
So when I was a little past them, I found him whom my soul loveth. I have gotten hold upon him, and will not let him go, until I bring him into my mother's house, and in to her chamber that bare me.
Seeking God » Saints » Engage in, with the whole heart
With my whole heart do I seek thee; O let me not go wrong out of thy commandments.
And they made a covenant to seek the LORD God of their fathers, with all their hearts and all their souls:
Seeking God » Saints » Early in
My soul lusteth after thee all the night long, and my mind hasteth freely to thee. For as soon as thy judgment is known to the world, then the inhabiters of the earth learn righteousness.
{A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah} O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee. My soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh also longeth after thee, in a barren and dry land where no water is.
If thou wouldest now resort unto God betimes, and make thy humble prayer to the Almighty;
Seeking God » Saints » Prepare their hearts for
"The good LORD be merciful to all that set their hearts to seek the God that is the LORD God of their fathers, though they do it not according to the cleanness of the holy place."
Seeking God » Saints » Set their hearts to
And after them came there men out of all the tribes of Israel, which gave over their hearts to seek the LORD God of Israel, and came to Jerusalem to offer unto the LORD God of their fathers.
Seeking God » Saints » Specially exhorted to
Yea, or the day of the LORD's sore displeasure come upon you. Seek the LORD, all ye meek hearted upon earth, ye that work after his judgment: seek righteousness, seek lowliness, that ye may be defended in the wrathful day of the LORD.
Seeking God » Saints » Purpose, in heart
Seeking God » Saints » Characterized by
This is the generation of them that seek him, even of them that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah
Seeking God » Saints » Desirous of
But now will I speak of the LORD, and talk of God:
Sickness » Saints » Acknowledge that, comes from God
Mine age is folden up together, and taken away from me, like a shepherd's cottage: my life is hewn off, like as a weaver cutteth off his web. While I was yet taking my rest, he hewed me off, and made an end of me in one day.'
{To the Chanter, A Psalm of David} In thee, O LORD, have I put my trust; let me never be put to confusion. Deliver me in thy righteousness. Bow down thine ear to me; make haste to deliver me. And be thou my strong rock, and a house of defense, that thou mayest save me. For thou art my stronghold and my castle: be thou also my guide, and lead me for thy name's sake. read more.
Draw me out of the net that they have laid privily for me, for thou art my strength. Into thy hands I commend my spirit; for thou hast redeemed me, O LORD, thou God of truth. I have hated them that hold of superstitious vanities, and my trust hath been in the LORD. I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy; for thou hast considered my trouble, and hast shut me up into the hand of the enemy; but hast set my feet in a large room.
What shall I say? The Lord hath made a promise to me. Yea, and he himself hath performed it. I shall therefore, as long as I live, remember bitterness of my life.
Sickness » Saints » Praise God for recovery from
but the living, yea the living acknowledge thee, like as I do this day. The father telleth his children of thy faithfulness.
{Of David} Praise the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Who forgiveth all thy sin, and healeth all thine infirmities?
And one of them, when he saw that he was cleansed, turned back again, and with a loud voice praised God,
Sickness » Saints » Thank God publicly for recovery from
and he sprang, stood, and also walked, and entered with them into the temple: walking, and leaping, and lauding God.
Deliver us, O LORD, and we will sing praises in thy house, all the days of our life."
Sickness » Saints » Pray for recovery from
Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, and said, "Remember, O LORD, that I have walked before thee in truth and a steadfast heart, and have done the thing that is pleasant to thee." And Hezekiah wept sore.
Sickness » Saints » Visit those in
Sickness » Saints » Ascribe recovery from, to God
Deliver us, O LORD, and we will sing praises in thy house, all the days of our life."
Sickness » Saints » Mourn under, with prayer
Then chattered I like a swallow, and like a crane, and mourned as a dove. I lift up mine eyes to the height: 'O LORD,' say I, 'violence is done unto me, be thou surety for me.'
Sickness » Saints » Feel for others in
Nevertheless, when they were sick, I put on sackcloth, and humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.
Sickness » Saints » Are resigned under
But Job said unto her, "Thou speakest like a foolish woman. Seeing we have received prosperity at the hand of God, wherefore should we not be content with adversity also?" In all these things, did not Job sin with his lips.
Sin » Saints » Dead to
which his own self bare our sins in his body on the tree, that we should be delivered from sin and should live in righteousness. By whose stripes ye were healed.
Likewise, imagine ye also, that ye are dead concerning sin: but are alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
God forbid. How shall we that are dead, as touching sin, live any longer therein?
Sin » Saints » Have yet the remains of, in them
But I see another law in my members rebelling against the law of my mind, and subduing me unto the law of sin, which is in my members.
Sin » Saints » Abhor themselves on account of
There shall ye call to remembrance your own ways and all your imaginations, wherein ye have been defiled: and ye shall be displeased with your own selves, for all your wickedness, that ye have done.
Sin » Saints » Cannot live in
We know that all that are born of God, sin not: but he that is born of God keepeth himself, and that wicked toucheth him not.
All that are born of God do no sin, for his seed abideth in them, and they cannot sin, because they be born of God.
Sin » Saints » Profess to have ceased from
Forasmuch as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he which suffereth in the flesh ceaseth from sin,
Sin » Saints » Ashamed of having committed
What fruit had ye then in those things, whereof ye are now ashamed. For the end of those things is death.
Sin » Saints » Made free from
Sin » Saints » Resolve against
Slander » Saints » Should lay aside
Let all bitterness, fierceness and wrath, roaring and cursed speaking, be put away from you, with all maliciousness.
Wherefore, lay aside all maliciousness, and all guile, and dissimulation, and envy, and all backbiting:
Slander » Saints » Should give no occasion for
having a good conscience, that when they backbite you as evil doers, they may be ashamed, forasmuch as they have falsely accused your good conversation in Christ.
and see that ye have honest conversation among the gentiles, that they which backbite you as evil doers, may see your good works and praise God in the day of visitation.
Slander » Saints » Should keep their tongue from
If any man long after life, and loveth to see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips, that they speak not guile:
Slander » Saints » Characterized as avoiding
{A Psalm of David} Lord, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle? Who shall rest upon thy holy hill?
He that hath used no deceit in his tongue, nor done evil to his neighbour, and hath not slandered his neighbours.
Slander » Saints » Should return good for
We are evil spoken of, and we pray. We are made as it were the filthiness of the world, the offscouring of all things, even unto this time.
Slander » Saints » Blessed in enduring
Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall falsely say all manner of evil sayings against you for my sake.
Slander » Saints » Should be warned against
Warn them, that they submit themselves to rule and power, to obey the officers, that they be ready unto all good works, that they speak evil of no man, that they be no fighters, but soft, showing all meekness unto all men.
Thanksgiving » Saints » Exhorted to
and the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which peace ye are called in one body: and see that ye be thankful.
O give thanks unto the LORD, and call upon his name; tell the people what things he hath done.
Thanksgiving » Saints » Resolved to offer
For this cause will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the gentiles, and sing praises unto thy name. {TYNDALE: And therefore I will praise thee O LORD among the heathen, and will sing unto thy name.}
Therefore shall every good man sing of thy praise without ceasing. O my God, I will give thanks unto thee forever.
Thanksgiving » Saints » Abound in the faith with
and steadfast in the faith, as ye have learned: and therein be plenteous in giving thanks.
Thanksgiving » Saints » Offer sacrifices of
I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD.
Thanksgiving » Saints » Should enter God's gate with
O go your way into his gates then with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise; be thankful unto him, and speak good of his name.
Thanksgiving » Saints » Habitually offer
Now when Daniel understood that the writing was made, he went into his house: and the windows of his hall toward Jerusalem stood open. There kneeled he down upon his knees, three times a day: there he made his petition, and praised his God, like as his manner was to do afore time.
Thanksgiving » Saints » Magnify God by
Thanksgiving » Saints » Come before God with
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and show ourself glad in him with psalms.
The Devil » Saints » Tempted by
For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent that I might have knowledge of your faith, lest haply the tempter had tempted you, and that our labour had been bestowed in vain.
The Devil » Saints » Overcome
I write unto you fathers, how that ye have known him that was from the beginning. I write unto you young men, how that ye have overcome the wicked. I write unto you young children, how that ye know the father.
And I heard a loud voice saying, "In heaven is now made salvation and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: For he is cast down which accused them before God day and night: And they overcame him by the blood of the lamb, and by the word of their testimony, and they loved not their lives unto the death.
The Devil » Saints » Should resist
Submit yourselves to God, and resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
whom resist, steadfast in the faith, remembering that ye do but fulfill the same afflictions which are appointed to your brethren that are in the world.
The Devil » Saints » Afflicted by, only as God permits
And the LORD said unto Satan, "Lo, all that he hath, be in thy power: only upon himself see that thou lay not thine hand." Then went Satan forth from the LORD.
Satan answered the LORD, and said, "Skin for skin? Yea, a man will give all that ever he hath, for his life. But lay thine hand upon him, touch him once upon the bone and flesh, and, I hold, he shall curse thee to thy face." Then said the LORD unto Satan, "Lo, there hast thou him in thy power, but spare his life." read more.
So went Satan forth from the LORD, and smote Job with marvelous sore boils, from the sole of the foot unto his crown;
The Devil » Saints » Should be watchful against
The Devil » Saints » Should be armed against
Put on the armour of God, that ye may stand steadfast against the crafty assaults of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood: but against rule, against power, and against worldly rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness for heavenly things. For this cause, take unto you the armour of God, that ye may be able to resist in the evil day, and to stand perfect in all things. read more.
Stand, therefore, and your loins gird about with verity, having on the breastplate of righteousness, and shod with shoes prepared by the gospel of peace. Above all, take to you the shield of faith, wherewith ye may quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
The Devil » Saints » Shall finally triumph over
The God of peace tread Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
The Devil » Saints » Sifted by
And the Lord said, "Simon, Simon, behold Satan hath desired you, to sift you, as it were wheat:
The favor of God » Saints » Obtain
A good man is acceptable unto the LORD; but the wicked will he condemn.
The favor of God » Saints » Exalted in
For thou art the glory of their strength, and through thy favour shalt thou lift up our horns.
The favor of God » Saints » Sometimes tempted to doubt
The favor of God » Saints » Victorious through
For they got not the land in possession through their own sword, neither was it their own arm that helped them - But thy righthand, thine arm and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.
The favor of God » Saints » Encompassed by
for thou, LORD, wilt give thy blessing unto the righteous, and with thy favourable kindness wilt thou defend him, as with a shield.
The favor of God » Saints » Strengthened by
The favor of God » Saints » Preserved through
Thou hast granted me life, and done me good: and the diligent heed that thou tookest upon me hath preserved my spirit.
Theft » Saints » Warned against
See that none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or an evil doer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.
Let him that stole, steal no more; but let him rather labour with his hands some good thing, that he may have to give unto him that needeth.
Union with Christ » Saints » Have, in love
Union with Christ » Saints » Exhorted to maintain
Which when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad: and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would continually cleave unto the Lord.
Abide in me, and let me abide in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine: no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
and steadfast in the faith, as ye have learned: and therein be plenteous in giving thanks.
Union with Christ » Saints » Have, in mind
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus:
"For who knoweth the mind of the Lord, other who shall inform him?" But we understand the mind of Christ.
Union with Christ » Saints » Have, in sufferings
If we be patient, we shall also reign with him; If we deny him, he also shall deny us;
in knowing him, and the virtue of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his passions, that I might be conformable unto his death,
Union with Christ » Saints » Identified with Christ by
And the King shall answer and say unto them, 'Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it to me.'
Then shall he answer them, and say, 'Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.'
Union with Christ » Saints » Have, in his death
I am crucified with Christ. I live verily, yet now not I, but Christ liveth in me. For the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the son of God, which loved me, and gave himself for me.
Remember ye not, that all we which are baptised in the name of Christ Jesus, are baptised to die with him? We are buried with him by baptism for to die: That likewise as Christ was raised up from death by the glory of the father: even so we also should walk in a new life. For if we be graft in death like unto him: even so must we be in the resurrection. read more.
This we must remember, that our old man is crucified with him also, that the body of sin might utterly be destroyed; that henceforth we should not be servants of sin. For he that is dead, is justified from sin. Wherefore if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall live with him:
Union with Christ » Saints » Enjoy, in the lord's supper
Is not the cup of blessing which we bless, partaking of the blood of Christ? Is not the bread which we break, partaking of the body of Christ? Because that we - though we be many - yet are one bread, and one body inasmuch as we all are partakers of one bread.
Union with Christ » Saints » Have, in spirit
Union with Christ » Saints » Are complete through
and ye are complete in him, which is the head of all rule and power.
Union with Christ » Saints » Have assurance of
Vanity » Saints » Pray to be kept from
O turn away mine eyes, lest they behold vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.
Remove from me vanity and lies; give me neither poverty nor riches, only grant me a necessary living.
Vanity » Saints » Hate the thoughts of
{Samekh} I hate them that imagine evil things; but thy law do I love.
Vanity » Saints » Avoid those given to
I have not dwelt with vain persons; neither will I have fellowship with the deceitful.
Vanity » Saints » Avoid
Even he that hath clean hands, and a pure heart, and that hath not lift up his mind unto vanity, nor sworn to deceive his neighbour.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Encouraged in
Yea I, I am even he, that in all things giveth you consolation. What art thou then, that fearest a mortal man; the child of man, which goeth away as doeth the flour,
O thou enemy of mine, rejoice not at my fall, for I shall get up again: and though I sit in darkness, yet the LORD is my light.
Little children, ye are of God, and have overcome them: for greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
Behold, all they that resist thee, shall come to confusion and shame: and thine adversaries shall be destroyed and brought to naught.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Strengthened by God in
O tarry thou the LORD's leisure. Be strong, and he shall comfort thine heart; and put thou thy trust in the LORD.
Be not afraid, for I will be with thee. Look not behind thee, for I will be thy God, to strengthen thee, help thee, and to keep thee with this righthand of mine.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Strengthened by Christ in
notwithstanding the Lord assisted me, and strengthed me, that by me the preaching should be fulfilled to the utmost and that all the gentiles should hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
and he said unto me, "My grace is sufficient for thee. For my strength is made perfect through weakness." Very gladly therefore will I rejoice of my weakness, that the strength of Christ may dwell in me.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Thank God for victory in
I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord: So then I myself in my mind serve the law of God, and in my flesh the law of sin.
But thanks be unto God, which hath given us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Helped by God in
For I, thy LORD and God, will strengthen thy righthand. Even I that say unto thee, 'Fear not,' I will help thee. Be not afraid, thou little worm Jacob, and thou despised Israel: for I will help thee, sayeth the LORD, and the holy one of Israel thine avenger.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Exhorted to diligence in
Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hand on eternal life, whereunto thou art called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, to exhort you, that ye should continually labour in the faith, which was once given unto the saints.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Comforted by God in
For when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side: Outward was fighting, inward was fear. Nevertheless God, that comforteth the abject, comforted us at the coming of Titus.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Must stand firm in
For this cause, take unto you the armour of God, that ye may be able to resist in the evil day, and to stand perfect in all things. Stand, therefore, and your loins gird about with verity, having on the breastplate of righteousness,
Warfare of saints » Saints » Are all engaged in
and have even the same fight which ye saw me have and now hear of me.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Delivered by Christ in
And the Lord shall deliver me from all evil doing, and shall keep me unto his heavenly kingdom. To whom be praise for ever and ever. Amen.
Warfare of saints » Saints » Protected by God in
O LORD. O LORD God, thou strength of my health; thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
Widow's » Saints » Disappoint not
"When the poor desireth anything of me, have I denied it them? Have I caused the widow stand waiting for me in vain?
Widow's » Saints » Cause joy to
He that should have been lost, gave me a good word, and the widow's heart praised me.
Widow's » Saints » Relieve
Peter arose and came with them: And when he was come, they brought him into the chamber, and all the widows stood round about him weeping and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made while she was with them.
Works, good » Saints » Should be careful to maintain
This is a true saying. Of these things I would thou shouldest certify, that they which believe God, might be diligent to go forward in good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
And let ours also learn to excel in good works as far forth as need requireth, that they be not unfruitful.
Works, good » Saints » Should be established in
Works, good » Saints » Exhorted to put on
Now therefore as elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long suffering, forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel to another; even as Christ forgave you, even so do ye. Above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfectness,
Works, good » Saints » Should abound to all
God is able to make you rich in all grace, that ye in all things having sufficient unto the utmost, may be rich unto all manner good works,
Works, good » Saints » Followed into rest by their
And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, "Write, 'Blessed are the dead, which hereafter die in the Lord: Even so, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors; but their works shall follow them.'"
Works, good » Saints » Should be fruitful in
that ye might walk worthy of the Lord in all things that please, being fruitful in all good works and increasing in the knowledge of God
Works, good » Saints » Should be furnished unto all
Works, good » Saints » Should be prepared unto all
But if a man purge himself from such fellows, he shall be a vessel sanctified unto honour meet for the Lord, and prepared unto all good works.
Works, good » Saints » Should avoid ostentation in
Take heed to your alms, that ye give it not in the sight of men, to the intent that ye would be seen of them: or else ye get no reward of your father which is in heaven. Whensoever therefore thou givest thine alms, thou shalt not make a trumpet to be blown before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues, and in the streets, for to be praised of men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward. But when thou doest thine alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: read more.
that thine alms may be secret: and thy father which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly. And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues, and in the corners of the streets, because they would be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward. But when thou prayest, enter into thy chamber, and shut thy door to thee, and pray to thy father which is in secret; and thy father which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly. "And when ye pray, babble not much, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard, for their much babbling's sake. Be ye not like them therefore: for your father knoweth whereof ye have need, before ye ask of him. After this manner, therefore, pray ye: O our father, which art in heaven hallowed be thy name. Let thy kingdom come. Thy will be fulfilled, as well in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, even as we forgive our trespassers. Lead us not into temptation: but deliver us from evil, For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory for ever. Amen. For and if ye shall forgive other men their trespasses, your heavenly father shall also forgive you. But and if ye will not forgive men their trespasses, no more shall your father forgive your trespasses. "Moreover, when ye fast, be not sad as the hypocrites are: for they disfigure their faces, that they might be seen of men how they fast. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward. But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face, that it appear not unto men how that thou fastest, but unto thy father which is in secret: and thy father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
Works, good » Saints » Created in Christ unto
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, unto the which God ordained us before, that we should walk in them.
Works, good » Saints » Should be rich in
and that they do good and be rich in good works, and ready to give and to distribute,
Works, good » Saints » Should provoke each other to
and let us consider one another to provoke unto love, and to good works:
Works, good » Saints » Should be perfect in
make you perfect in all good works, to do his will, working in you that which is pleasant in his sight through Iesus Christ: To whom be praise for ever while the world endureth. Amen.
Works, good » Saints » Should manifest, with meekness
If any man be wise and endued with learning among you, let him show the works of his good conversation in meekness that is coupled with wisdom.
Works, good » Saints » Are zealous of
which gave himself for us, to redeem us from all unrighteousness, and to purge us a peculiar people unto himself, fervently given unto good works.
Works, good » Saints » Bring to the light their
But he that doth truth, cometh to the light, that his deeds might be known, how that they are wrought in God."
Works, good » Saints » Should be ready to all
Warn them, that they submit themselves to rule and power, to obey the officers, that they be ready unto all good works,
Works, good » Saints » Being Full of
There was at Joppa a certain woman, which was a disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: the same was full of good works and alms deeds, which she did.
Topics on Saints
Afflicted Saints
Psalm 46:5God is in the midst of her, therefore shall she not be removed; for God helpeth her, and that right early.
Afflicted Saints, Examples Of
Genesis 39:20-23And he took Joseph and put him in prison: even in the place where the king's prisoners lay bound. And there continued he in prison,
All Believers Are Saints
Romans 1:7To all you of Rome beloved of God, and saints by calling. Grace be with you, and peace from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
Ascension Of Saints
Genesis 5:24and then Enoch lived a godly life, and was no more seen - for God took him away.
Character Of Saints
Psalm 15:2Even he that leadeth an uncorrupt life, and doeth the thing which is right, and speaketh the truth from his heart.
Communion Of Saints
Psalm 133:1{A song of the stairs} Behold, how good and joyful a thing it is, brethren, to dwell together in unity!
Death Of The Saints
1 Corinthians 15:18And thereto, they which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.
Death Of The Saints, Examples Of
Genesis 25:8and then fell sick and died, in a lusty age - when he had lived enough - and was put unto his people.
Death Of The Saints, Results In
Job 3:17There, must the wicked cease from their tyranny, there such as are overlaboured be at rest.
Glorified Saints
2 Thessalonians 1:10when he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be made marvelous in all them that believe: because our testimony that we had unto you, was believed even the same day that we preached it.
Hated Saints
Isaiah 66:5Hear the word of God, all ye that fear the thing which he speaketh. Your brethren that hate you, and cast you out for my name's sake, say "Let the LORD magnify himself, that we may see your gladness," and yet they shall be confounded.
Holiness Of The Saints
Romans 8:29For those which he knew before, he also ordained before, that they should be like fashioned unto the shape of his son, that he might be the first begotten son among many brethren.
Hope, of The Saints
Ephesians 4:4being one body, and one spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling.
Immovable Saints
Psalm 15:5He that hath not given his money upon usury, nor taken reward against the innocent. Whoso doeth these things shall never fall.
Love Of Jesus, To The Saints
Song of Solomon 8:7so that many waters are not able to quench love, neither may the streams drown it. Yea, if a man would give all the good of his house for love, he should count it nothing.
Martyrdom Of The Saints
Matthew 10:21The brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son: and the children shall arise against their fathers, and mothers, and shall put them to death,
Privileges of saints
2 Corinthians 8:4and prayed us with great instance, that we would receive their benefit, and suffer them to be partakers with others in ministering to the saints.
Saints, As Pilgrims
Luke 9:58Jesus said unto him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests: but the son of man hath not whereon to lay his head."
Saints, Care For The Poor
Psalm 112:9He hath dispersed abroad, and given to the poor, his righteousness remaineth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.
Saints, Communion With God
Psalm 42:1{To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} Like as the hart desireth the water brooks, so longeth my soul after thee, O God.
Steps Of The Saints
Job 14:16"For thou hast numbered all my goings, yet be not thou too extreme upon my sins.
Suffering Saints
1 Peter 4:19Wherefore, let them that suffer according to the will of God, commit their souls to him with well doing, as unto a faithful creator.
Temporary Affliction Of Saints
2 Corinthians 4:17For our exceeding tribulation, which is momentary and light, prepareth an exceeding and eternal weight of glory unto us,
The Saints, Without Offence
Philippians 1:10that ye might accept things most excellent, that ye might be pure and such as should hurt no man's conscience, until the day of Christ;
Tribulation Saints
1 Thessalonians 1:10and for to look for his son from heaven, whom he raised from death: I mean Jesus, which delivereth us from wrath to come.
