The event that sealed Ahabs doom was his murder of an innocent man (1 Kings 21). Prophets And they said, Nay; but we will Christians are holy by profession, and should be pure and clean, both in heart and conversation. English Standard Version, 4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying. The chief priests and the elders afterwards joined with the multitude that abused him upon the cross; but none of them joined the multitude that did him honour. The Old Testament Imitating Christs Humility. THAYERS GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database. To do justic But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? Our Lord asked what they thought of John's ministry and baptism. Wisdom Literature The Supremacy of Christ 16 For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. 29 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went. 2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. The Hebrew is literally, a man of friends will come to destruction. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. New American Standard Bible 2020, Latin Vulgate, The New Testament Others build on the good foundation what will not abide the test, when the day of trail comes. And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him. (Ezekiel 31:2); but without the word el it has the meaning of ' cutting off.'" And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing. Woe unto you that are full! When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the Verse 25. Poetical Books 40 When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen? GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, (Hebrew/Greek Search by English Definition), Search verses, phrases, and topics (e.g. The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. The trappings were such as came to hand. The word (hithroea) is the hithp, infinitive of , "to break or destroy" (comp. Therefore, God told Ahab through an unnamed prophet, it is your life for his life, your people for his people (verse 42). Now it came about on the day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, that Satan also came among them ().2. The Hebrew is literally, a man of friends will come to destruction. 3 And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read 2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. So various are the motions in the minds of men upon the approach of Christ's kingdom.12-17 Christ found some of the courts of the temple turned into a market for cattle and things used in the sacrifices, and partly occupied by the money-changers. And after they rejected Christ, blindness and hardness grew upon them, till they were undone, and their place and nation rooted up. New American Standard Bible 1995, General Epistles And presently the fig tree withered away. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes:But the LORD pondereth the hearts. Multitudes often seem to approve the gospel, but few become consistent disciples. will destroy this city. Ahab coveted a vineyard belonging to a man named Naboth. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point But of how little value is the applause of the people! They rejected knowledge and forgot the Law of their God. Pentateuch Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. They have their different gifts from one and the same Spirit, for the very same purposes; and should carry on the same design heartily. 19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. The Authorized Version is certainly not correct. And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. The unbelief of sinners will be their ruin. But it is to be lamented, that many who should walk as Christians, live and act too much like other men. So also the Chaldee. And Lot went out at the door unto them, and shut the door after him. The Gospels 41 They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other. 1. And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered. Mat 16:27 - For G1063 the Son G5207 of man G444 shall G3195 come G2064 in G1722 the glory G1391 of his G846 Father G3962 Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. 16 And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? Young's Literal Translation, To do justic And the firstborn said unto the younger, Our father. Luke-Acts What did the multitudes cry out to Jesus when He was riding a donkey? Aben Ezra disproves this sense as follows: "This word, if it were from the root signifying 'likeness,' would have after it el with seghol, as, 'To [el with seghol] whom art thou like in thy greatness?' (5-9) He is the only foundation, and every one should take heed what he builds thereon. for so did their fathers to the false prophets. not a man in the earth to come in unto us after the manner of all the earth: come, let us make our father drink wine, and we will lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father. Published by permission of the Crowns patentee, Cambridge University Press. And Lot said unto them, Oh, not so, my Lord: behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die: a little one: Oh, let me escape thither, (. The chief priests and the elders were the builders, and they would not admit his doctrine or laws; they threw him aside as a despised stone. a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. 5 Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, As the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. This was touching painfully the tenderest part. varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or (16,17) And they should not glory in men, because ministers and all things else are theirs through Christ. General Epistles Mankind are very apt to oppose the design of the mercies of God. His just expectations from flourishing professors are often disappointed; he comes to many, seeking fruit, and finds leaves only. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? Every way of a man is right in his own eyes:But the LORD pondereth the hearts. 12 And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves. Let us not dare to join a merely human or a carnal life with a Divine faith, the corruption of sin with the profession of Christianity. 21 Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Verse 10. Satan Fifty-two times in Scripture this being is designated as Satan. 20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for your's is the kingdom of God. Morphological Greek New Testament, and Our Lord drove them from the place, as he had done at his entering upon his ministry, #Joh 2:13-17|. The word (hithroea) is the hithp, infinitive of , "to break or destroy" (comp. 22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing. But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance. 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. 1 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples. But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt. But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great. Believers are the subjects of his kingdom. 18 Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. Since thou dost not exercise the office of priest, which is to teach the Law, I will reject thee so that thou shalt not be a priest in my house." The Supremacy of Christ 16 For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. Christ knows who will bring forth gospel fruits in the use of gospel means. Major Prophets But woe unto you that are rich! But let every man take heed; there may be bad building on a good foundation. The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; better to dwell in a corner of the housetop. And they pressed sore upon the man. Olshausen treats it as a copyist's error; but Ewald "regards it as an Aram-seen pausal form." Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. Septuagint, General Epistles Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. Many professors, and preachers also, show themselves to be yet carnal, by vain-glorious strife, eagerness for dispute, and readiness to despise and speak evil of others.5-9 The ministers about whom the Corinthians contended, were only instruments used by God. of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? 1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. Judas Hangs Himself - Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people made their plans how to have Jesus executed. 17 He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. All things were created through Him and for Him. The parable of the two sons sent to work in the vineyard, is to show that those who knew not John's baptism to be of God, were shamed by those who knew it, and owned it. Darby Translation, 15 And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased. The Lord was righteous in it. 38 But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance. Because thou hast rejected knowledge seeing thou hast forgotten the Law of thy Son. (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, more excellent, for, God in Christ, reconciling a sinful world to himself, and pouring the riches of his grace on a reconciled world, is the sum and substance of the gospel.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, before the face of, in the presence of, one, as respects; with regard to; in reference to; so far as relates to; as concerning, according to anything as a standard, agreeably to, in proportion to, according to the measure of, from, down from, from a higher to a lower place. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. 2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. New English Translation, Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? where(-by), with. All things were created through Him and for Him. The getting of treasures by a lying tongue. Therefore, God told Ahab through an unnamed prophet, it is your life for his life, your people for his people (verse 42). Christ by his Spirit dwells in all true believers. Things present are yours, for your support on the road; things to come are yours, to delight you for ever at your journey's end. Christ is a firm, abiding, and immovable Rock of ages, every way able to bear all the weight that God himself or the sinner can lay upon him; neither is there salvation in any other. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. The unusual form has been variously accounted for. - For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? Because you [the priestly nation] have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you from being My priest. He is Lord over us, we must own his dominion, and cheerfully submit to his command. I will also forget thy children, even I. Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular, A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock, Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural, To be dumb, silent, to fail, perish, trans, to destroy, Failure, nothing, destruction, without, not yet, because not, as long as, Pronoun - second person masculine singular, Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular, Preposition-m | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct, To officiate as a, priest, to put on regalia, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular, To mislay, to be oblivious of, from want of memory, attention, Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular, gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative, Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and, Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Prophets: Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack (Ho Hs Hos. Satan Fifty-two times in Scripture this being is designated as Satan. how much exceeding their deserts! Ahab coveted a vineyard belonging to a man named Naboth. Major Prophets Nothing must be laid upon it, but what the foundation will bear, and what is of a piece with it. And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. For every tree is known by his own fruit. If Christ came now into many parts of his visible church, how many secret evils he would discover and cleanse! The event that sealed Ahabs doom was his murder of an innocent man (1 Kings 21). We may be mistaken in ourselves and others; but there is a day coming that will show our actions in the true light, without covering or disguise. the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. Wisdom Literature 6 And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them. Behold now, I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as. And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another. Hosea 8:14 For Israel hath forgotten his Maker, and buildeth temples; and Judah hath multiplied fenced cities: but I will send a fire upon his cities, and it shall devour the palaces thereof. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. Some hold nothing but the truth as it is in Jesus, and preach nothing else. The two concluding clauses of this verse may be regarded as "split members" of a single sentence. 22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. it not a little one?) Webster's Bible, Many are more afraid of the shame of lying than of the sin, and therefore scruple not to speak what they know to be false, as to their own thoughts, affections, and intentions, or their remembering and forgetting. New King James Version, Mat 16:27 - For G1063 the Son G5207 of man G444 shall G3195 come G2064 in G1722 the glory G1391 of his G846 Father G3962 Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. and my soul shall live. But before they lay down, the men of the city. 24 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things. And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him? 10 And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this? Those who are most faithful shall have the greatest reward. which occurs 482 times in 438 verses Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! Verse 24. Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward. Our Lord refused to answer their inquiry. came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: now will we deal worse with thee, than with them. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.. 6 Blessed are they which And he came to the second, and said likewise. This is plainly meant of a figurative fire, not of a real one; for what real fire can consume religious rites or doctrines? Thus Kimchi says: "He addresses the priestly order that existed at that time: Thou hast rejected he knowledge for thyself and to teach it to the people, consequently I will reject thee from being a priest unto me. Shall remain in the congregation of the dead. 16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. Now it came about on the day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, that Satan also came among them ().2. The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, As the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. Therefore, God told Ahab through an unnamed prophet, it is your life for his life, your people for his people (verse 42). Published by permission of the Crowns patentee, Cambridge University Press. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. Pauline Epistles Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. King James Version, They brought the ass, but Jesus did not use it without the owner's consent. All things were created through Him and for Him. 18 Let no man deceive himself. Amplified Bible My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge [of My law, where I reveal My will]. 33 Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country: 34 And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. Translations available: The changing multitude join the cry of the day, whether it be Hosanna, or Crucify him. The Authorized Version is certainly not correct. 3 And so it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law. The Massorites mark the aleph before caph as redundant; it is omitted in several manuscripts of Kennicott and De Rossi, as also some of the early printed editions. 1 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years. Imitating Christs Humility. The Gospels Our Lord Jesus found among them nothing but leaves. May Christ become more and more precious to our souls, as the firm Foundation and Cornerstone of his church. 11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Historical Books So they bound him, led him away and handed him over to Pilate the governor. His works testified of him more than the hosannas; and his healing in the temple was the fulfilling the promise, that the glory of the latter house should be greater than the glory of the former. 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. Some take the reference to be to Israel as a kingdom of priests (Exodus 19:6) rather than to the actual priesthood. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye? So they bound him, led him away and handed him over to Pilate the governor. 2 And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds. Those who work hardest shall fare best. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths. This represents the state of the nation and people of the Jews in particular. his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew. 4 For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? 18 And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among The New Testament Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. The Gospels They are employed in his husbandry and building; and He will carefully look over them.10-15 The apostle was a wise master-builder; but the grace of God made him such. accusative) with which it is joined):about, according as (to), Luke-Acts 7 And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the. It is best to shun needless disputes with wicked opposers.28-32 Parables which give reproof, speak plainly to the offenders, and judge them out of their own mouths. - The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy. - A man that hath friends must show himself friendly. Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise. The Corinthians reproved for their contentions. 13 And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves. He also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. 1 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years. 37 But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son. from to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), Verse 10. Verse 24. But God has many ways of restraining the remainders of wrath, as he has of making that which breaks out redound to his praise. The New Testament Luke chapter 6 KJV (King James Version) 1 And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.. 2 And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?. 1. wisely considereth the house of the wicked: Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor. Pauline Epistles 16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. Isaiah 1:3 The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen? Men may have much doctrinal knowledge, yet be mere beginners in the life of faith and experience. Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. And they said, Nay; but we will The KJV translates Strong's G2596 in the following manner: according to(107x), after(61x), against(58x), in(36x), by(27x), daily(withG2250)(15x), as(11x), miscellaneous(165x). 16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor. 1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. He is deceived who deems himself the temple of the Holy Ghost, yet is unconcerned about personal holiness, or the peace and purity of the church.18-23 To have a high opinion of our own wisdom, is but to flatter ourselves; and self-flattery is the next step to self-deceit. 36 Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise. Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise? after, against, (when they were) alone, among, and, apart, (even, It needs scarcely be observed that forgetfulness is only spoken of God in a figurative sense, and after the manner of men, that being forgotten which is no longer the object of attention or affection. beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, for sinners also do even the same. The Old Testament Minor Prophets And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night. Revelation 22:19 Context. But the righteous giveth and spareth not. So they bound him, led him away and handed him over to Pilate the governor. great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. And let him that heareth say, Come. 1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:. How justly does he despise, and how easily can he baffle and confound it! 32 For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him. The wisdom that wordly men esteem, is foolishness with God. He that planteth and he that watereth are one, employed by one Master, trusted with the same revelation, busied in one work, and engaged in one design. Pentateuch Contentions and quarrels about religion are sad evidences of carnality. 20 And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain. A false profession commonly withers in this world, and it is the effect of Christ's curse. Zechariah 11:8,9,15-17 Three shepherds also I cut off in one month; and my soul lothed them, and their soul also abhorred me, Malachi 2:1-3,9 And now, O ye priests, this commandment is for you, Matthew 21:41-45 They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. from heaven, or of men? American Standard Version, True religion makes men peaceable, not contentious. 16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. The word (hithroea) is the hithp, infinitive of , "to break or destroy" (comp. 10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. the father of the Moabites unto this day. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Christian Standard Bible, The severity of the punishment is augmented by the threat that, not only the then existing priests, but their sons after them, would be excluded from the honor of the priesthood. and who gave thee this authority? 28 But what think ye? Godet's comment here is pithy and quaint: "Jesus supposes, in this twenty-fifth verse, the act of saving one's own life accomplished with the most complete success amounting to a gain of the whole world. 2 And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds. If we belong to Christ, and are true to him, all good belongs to us, and is sure to us. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Spiritual pride is abominable; it is using the greatest favours of God, to feed our own vanity, and make idols of ourselves. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Pauline Epistles kat, kat-ah'; a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in Isaiah 28:7 But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink, they are swallowed up of wine, they are out of the way through strong drink; they err in vision, they stumble in judgment. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. for ye shall hunger. How did Paul have to address the Corinthians. (2) The LXX., understands it in the sense of "likeness:" "My people are like () as if they had no knowledge." And Lot went up out of Zoar, and dwelt in the mountain, and his two daughters with him; for he feared to dwell in Zoar: and he dwelt in a cave, he and his two daughters. Poetical Books Major Prophets And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? Page 1 / 9 (Mat 1:20Mar 14:49), View OT results in the LXX Greek concordance, View NT results in the MGNT Greek concordance, 1. Published by permission of the Crowns patentee, Cambridge University Press. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.. 6 Blessed are they which Every way of a man is right in his own eyes:But the LORD pondereth the hearts. And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. 3 And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read The sun was risen upon the earth when Lot entered into Zoar. 44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. And let him that is athirst come. The event that sealed Ahabs doom was his murder of an innocent man (1 Kings 21). 9 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. 9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. New Living Translation, And let him that is athirst come. Judas Hangs Himself - Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people made their plans how to have Jesus executed. Satan, or the Devil, has been given a number of titles in Scripture. The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding. 43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. in the TR Greek. 5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? - A man that hath friends must show himself friendly. Leave out the doctrine of his atonement, and there is no foundation for our hopes. 1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:. But he who was rejected by the Jews, was embraced by the Gentiles. Luke chapter 6 KJV (King James Version) 1 And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.. 2 And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?. Amplified Bible My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge [of My law, where I reveal My will]. But of those who rest on this foundation, there are two sorts. 3 And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar. 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. To make this the more pointed, the "thou on thy part (attah)" at the head of the sentence has its counterpart, or rather is counterbalanced by the "even I" or "I too (gam ani)" at its close. They work together with God, in promoting the purposes of his glory, and the salvation of precious souls; and He who knows their work, will take care they do not labour in vain. Minor Prophets And let him that heareth say, Come. Observe the spiritual riches of a true believer; "All are yours," even ministers and ordinances. 26 But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet. the men which came in to thee this night? And the firstborn bare a son, and called his name Moab: the same. As rejection implies the presence of the object rejected, while forgetfulness implies its absence from the mind or memory, some have understood rejection of knowledge as the sin of the priest, and forgetfulness that of the people. The fig-tree that had no fruit, soon lost its leaves. 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,. 2 Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me.. 3 And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord! And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? (1-11) He drives out those who profaned the temple. 31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? And let us ask ourselves, whether we who have the vineyard and all its advantages, render fruits in due season, as a people, as a family, or as separate persons. Rights in the Authorized (King James) Version in the United Kingdom are vested in the Crown. Poetical Books GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Juda and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases; and they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed. Major Prophets But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and. Paul counted all things but loss in comparison with its possession; and our blessed Lord himself says, "This is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent;" while the Prophet Isaiah attributed the captivity to its absence: "My people are gone into captivity because they have no knowledge." from heaven, or of men? 18 Let no man deceive himself. 3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? Such teaching tended to corrupt, to pollute, and destroy the building, which should be kept pure and holy for God. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. for ye have received your consolation. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. 8 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way. the father of the children of Ammon unto this day. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. We must not think the clothes on our backs too dear to part with for the service of Christ. The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, As the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. - For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? The thoughts of the wisest men in the world, have vanity, weakness, and folly in them. Revelation 22:19 Context. Thus were both the daughters of Lot with child by their father. Revised Standard Version, For all things are yours; 22 Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; 23 And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's. When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the Let us consider the tendency of our undertakings, compare them with God's word, and judge ourselves, that we be not judged of the Lord.16,17 From other parts of the epistle, it appears that the false teachers among the Corinthians taught unholy doctrines. So Kimchi: "Here also it has the sense of 'cutting off.'" And let him that is athirst come. Johannine Writings for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. Rights in the Authorized (King James) Version in the United Kingdom are vested in the Crown. and he looked toward Sodom and Gomorrah, and toward all the land of the plain, and beheld, and, lo, the smoke of the country went up as the smoke of a furnace. My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you, that you shall be no priest to me: seeing you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. (28-32) The parable of the wicked husbandmen. 3 And so it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, Saints have as much of it as Infinite Wisdom sees fit for them, and they have it with the Divine blessing. Luke chapter 6 KJV (King James Version) 1 And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.. 2 And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?. Woe unto you that laugh now! We should not put ministers into the place of God. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. 7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. 25 The baptism of John, whence was it? GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point All this should teach us to be humble, and make us willing to be taught of God, so as not to be led away, by pretences to human wisdom and skill, from the simple truths revealed by Christ. Historical Books And how great! Life is yours, that you may have a season and opportunity to prepare for the life of heaven; and death is yours, that you may go to the possession of it. (10-15) The churches of Christ ought to be kept pure, and to be humble. May we be willing to follow him, though despised and hated for his sake.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man. General Epistles And he said unto him, See, I have accepted thee concerning this thing also, that I will not overthrow this city, for the which thou hast spoken. by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X It is the kind messenger to take you from sin and sorrow, and to guide you to your Father's house. To do justic the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter: and they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.. 6 Blessed are they which This separation is not necessary, for what men continue for a time to despise they will by-and-by forget. Westminster Leningrad Codex, 21 Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. 22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for 22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for When Christ would appear in his glory, it is in his meekness, not in his majesty, in mercy to work salvation. Hosea 4:12 My people ask counsel at their stocks, and their staff declareth unto them: for the spirit of whoredoms hath caused them to err, and they have gone a whoring from under their God. 2 Kings 17:16-20 And they left all the commandments of the LORD their God, and made them molten images, even two calves, and made a grove, and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served Baal. The Old Testament Matthew chapter 21 KJV (King James Version) 1 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,. The Old Testament Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they which were with him; how he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone? Prophets Pentateuch Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. His neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. and said, I pray you, brethren, do not so wickedly. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not, Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask. 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,. Prophets Luke-Acts And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat. Reina-Valera 1960, for sinners also love those that love them. 15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. 20 And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away! Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country: And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen. 1 And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground; 2 and he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. 20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for your's is the kingdom of God. The Hebrew is literally, a man of friends will come to destruction. 1; or it may emphasize the word as that knowledge by way of eminence, which surpasses all other knowledge, and without which no other knowledge can really prove a blessing in the end. 14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; 15 and deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. And Abraham gat up early in the morning to the place where he stood before the. New International Version, Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. - The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy. Minor Prophets 3 And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read Because thou hast rejected knowledge seeing thou hast forgotten the Law of thy Son. against, (+ your) own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, Wisdom Literature to save life, or to destroy. It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. The Whole Bible And how many things daily practised under the cloak of religion, would he show to be more suitable to a den of thieves than to a house of prayer!18-22 This cursing of the barren fig-tree represents the state of hypocrites in general, and so teaches us that Christ looks for the power of religion in those who profess it, and the savour of it from those that have the show of it. Matthew chapter 21 KJV (King James Version) 1 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,. And it often happens, that the daring rebel is brought to repentance and becomes the Lord's servant, while the formalist grows hardened in pride and enmity.33-46 This parable plainly sets forth the sin and ruin of the Jewish nation; and what is spoken to convict them, is spoken to caution all that enjoy the privileges of the outward church. Johannine Writings Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. Johannine Writings (18-22) Jesus' discourse in the temple. Hosanna signifies, Save now, we beseech thee! Textus Receptus. And the men said unto Lot, Hast thou here any besides? Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this. 17 He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. How can we, if faithful to his cause, expect a favourable reception from a wicked world, or from ungodly professors of Christianity! The knowledge of God is the most excellent of all sciences. A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. 16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? (18-23)1-4 The most simple truths of the gospel, as to man's sinfulness and God's mercy, repentance towards God, and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, stated in the plainest language, suit the people better than deeper mysteries. And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise? Our Saviour, in his question, declares that the Lord of the vineyard will come, and when he comes he will surely destroy the wicked. Strong's Number G2596 matches the Greek (kata), Than with a brawling woman in a wide house. Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. Satan, or the Devil, has been given a number of titles in Scripture. The forgetfulness is thus an advance upon rejection. Rights in the Authorized (King James) Version in the United Kingdom are vested in the Crown. 2 Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. "The meaning of ," says Kimchi, "is by way of figure, like the man who forgets something and does not take it to heart." 17 And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there. 21 Therefore let no man glory in men. 18 Let no man deceive himself. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not. 6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 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