Christ in the Bible
Meaning: anointed
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The neighbor women gave him a name, saying, “A son (grandson) has been born to Naomi.” They named him Obed (worshiper). He is the father of Jesse, the father of David [the ancestor of Jesus Christ].
Obed the father of Jesse, and Jesse the father of David [the king of Israel and the ancestor of Jesus Christ].
The kings of the earth take their stand;
And the rulers take counsel together
Against the Lord and His Anointed (the Davidic King, the Messiah, the Christ), saying,
Understand this then, and mark it well: That from the time it shall be concluded to go and repair Jerusalem again, unto Christ, the anointed Prince: there shall be seven weeks.Then shall the streets and walls be builded again sixty two weeks, but with hard troublous time.
After these sixty two weeks, shall Christ be slain, and they shall have no pleasure in him. Then shall there come a people with the prince, and destroy the city and the Sanctuary: and his end shall come as the water flood. But the desolation shall continue till the end of the battle.
The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
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Verse Concepts And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
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Verse Concepts So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.
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Verse Concepts Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
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Verse Concepts And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.
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Verse Concepts Therefore, every person who acknowledges me in front of people [i.e., to be their Lord and Christ], I will acknowledge him [i.e., to be my disciple] in front of my Father in heaven.
But whoever disowns me in front of people [i.e., denies that I am the Christ, or that he is a disciple. See John 18:15-17, 25-27], I will disown him in front of my Father in heaven.
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,
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Verse Concepts And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
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Verse Concepts Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.
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Verse Concepts From that time, began Jesus Christ to be pointing out to his disciples that he must needs, into Jerusalem, go away, and, many things, suffer, from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, - and on, the third day, arise.
Make sure you do not look down on any one of these little ones [i.e., humble followers of Christ]. For I tell you, their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven. {[{[Some ancient manuscripts include verse
In the same way, it is not the will of your Father in heaven that [a single] one of these little ones [i.e., humble followers of Christ] should be lost.
While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, Saying, What think ye of Christ?
Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David.
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Verse Concepts But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
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Verse Concepts For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
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Verse Concepts Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.
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Verse Concepts Therefore, if people say to you, 'Look, he [i.e., Christ. See verse 23] is in the desert,' do not go out there. [Or if they say], 'Look, he is in an inside room,' do not believe him.
Wherever there is a dead body, [you can expect to see] vultures gathered there. [Note: This may mean that such a significant event as the coming of Christ would surely not go unnoticed].
But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.
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Verse Concepts Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?
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Verse Concepts Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?
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Verse Concepts Barabbas, or Jesus, who is called Christ? for he knew that out of envy they had delivered Him up.
Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.
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Verse Concepts And coming out of their tombs after Christ's resurrection they entered the holy city and showed themselves to many.
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;
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Verse Concepts and he cured many that were sick with divers diseases, and, many demons, he cast out, and suffered not the demons to be talking, - because they knew him to be Christ.
And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.
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Verse Concepts For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.
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Verse Concepts And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David?
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Verse Concepts For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not:
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Verse Concepts But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?
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Verse Concepts And the chief priests likewise scoffing at Him among themselves, with the scribes, said, He saved others, Himself He cannot save: let Christ,
Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.
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Verse Concepts Afterwards he appeared at table to the eleven themselves and reproached them for their unbelief and dulness of mind, because they had not believed those who saw him risen from the dead. [But they excused themselves, saying, "This age of lawlessness and unbelief lies under the sway of Satan, who will not allow what lies under the unclean spirits to understand the truth and power of God; therefore," they said to Christ, "reveal your righteousness now." Christ answered them, "The term of years for Satan's power has now expired, but other terrors are at hand. I was delivered to death on behalf of sinners, that they might return to the truth and sin no more, that they might inherit that glory of righteousness which is spiritual and imperishable in heaven."]
exactly as they were handed down to us by those [with personal experience] who from the beginning [of Christ’s ministry] were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word [that is, of the teaching concerning salvation through faith in Christ],
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
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Verse Concepts And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
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Verse Concepts And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not;
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Verse Concepts whether perhaps he were the Christ, John answered, saying to all of them. "I indeed am baptizing you in water, but One is coming after me, mightier than I, whose shoe-latchet I am not worthy to unloose. He shall baptize you in the Holy Ghost and in fire.
And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.
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Verse Concepts He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.
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Verse Concepts Peter answering said, The Christ of God. But he straitly charged and commanded them,
"And I tell you, every person who acknowledges me in front of people [i.e., to be his Lord and Christ], the Son of man will also acknowledge him in front of God's angels.
But that person who disowns me in front of people [i.e., denies that I am the Christ, or that he is a disciple. See John 18:15-17, 25-27], will be disowned in front of God's angels.
And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son?
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Verse Concepts And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.
And then they will see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great splendor [Note: This no doubt refers to the second coming of Christ. See II Pet. 3:9-10; Matt. 24:30-31; Rev. 1:7].
And, when it became day, the Eldership of the people was gathered together - both High-priests and Scribes, - and they led him away into their high-council, saying - If, thou, art the Christ, tell us!
Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:
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Verse Concepts So, they all asked [Him], "Then are you the Son of God?" And He answered them, "You [are right to] say that I am [the Christ]."
And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.
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Verse Concepts And the people stood watching; but even the rulers sneered at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One."
And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.
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Verse Concepts One of the criminals who were hanged there hurled insults at him, saying, "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!"
And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.
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Verse Concepts Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?
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Verse Concepts And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:
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Verse Concepts In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (
And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception).
For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
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Verse Concepts And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ.
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Verse Concepts And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?
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Verse Concepts He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.
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Verse Concepts He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him: We have found the Messiah; (which, when translated, is the Christ;)
Now while He was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people, because they saw the wonder-works which He was performing, trusted in Him as the Christ.
Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.
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Verse Concepts The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.
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Verse Concepts Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?
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Verse Concepts And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.
And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.
But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?
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Verse Concepts Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.
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Verse Concepts And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this man hath done?
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Verse Concepts Some of the multitude therefore, when they heard these words, said, This is in truth the prophet. Others said, This is the Christ.
Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee?
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Verse Concepts Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?
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Verse Concepts {Joh 7:538:12: This passage is omitted as ungenuine by Tischendorf and most critical editors of the Greek Testament. It is found in some manuscripts, but not in the most ancient. It is, however, very generally regarded as a genuine relic of the teaching of Christ, though not forming a part of the fourth Gospel. I give it in the text of Tregelles, omitting the words which he incloses in brackets. Tregelles, however, does not suppose it to be genuine.} [And they went each to his house;
Therefore I said to you, You shall die in your sins; for if you believe not that I am [the Christ], you shall die in your sins.
Then Jesus said to them, When you shall lift up the Son of man, then shall you know that I am [the Christ]; and I do nothing of myself; but I speak these things as the Father has taught me;
These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
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Verse Concepts Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.
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Verse Concepts If thou art the Christ, tell us openly. Jesus responded, I told you, and you do not believe: the works which I do in the name of my Father, these testify concerning me.
She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
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Verse Concepts The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?
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Verse Concepts Isaiah said these things because he saw Christ's glory, and spoke about him.
Nevertheless, even among the rulers many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they would not confess Jesus to be the Christ, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue.
He will cut off [See verse 6] every branch [i.e., follower of Christ] who is in [fellowship with] me that does not bear fruit. And He will prune every branch that does bear fruit, so it will bear more fruit.
And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
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Verse Concepts But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
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Verse Concepts And the time will come when every person who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved' [i.e., whoever appeals to God through obedient faith in Christ].
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Afflictions » Resignation in trials, examples of » Christ
and he said: Abba, Father, all things are possible to thee; let this cup pass from me: but not what I will, but what thou wiliest.
Then Jesus said to Peter: Put up your sword into its scabbard. Shall I not drink the cup that my Father has given me?
Apostles » Called by » Christ
And he called to him his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they might cast them out, and care every disease and every infirmity.
And he went up into a mountain, and called to him such as he wished, and they came to him.
But I esteem this a matter of no importance, nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry that I have received from the Lord Jesus, to bear full testimony to the gospel of the grace of God.
through whom we have received grace and apostleship, in order to the obedience of faith among all nations, for the honor of his name,
Bread » Figurative » Christ
Then Jesus said to them: Verily, verily I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven; but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven, and gives life for the world. Then they said to him: Lord, evermore give us this bread. read more.
Jesus said to them: I am the bread of life; he that comes to me shall never hunger; he that believes on me shall never thirst.
Jesus said to them: I am the bread of life; he that comes to me shall never hunger; he that believes on me shall never thirst.
Candlestick » Illustrative of » Christ
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying: I am the light of the world; he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
for a tabernacle was constructed, the first, in which were the candlestick, and the table, and the presence bread; and this tabernacle is called holy.
Christ » Divinity » Example of
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the apostle and high priest of our confession, Christ Jesus,
Now I, the same Paul, who, when present among you, am timid, but when absent, am bold toward you, entreat you, by the mildness and gentleness of Christ;
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls.
Then Jesus said to his disciples: If any one determines to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
For I have given you an example, that you also may do as I have done for you.
Now, may the God of patience and comfort make you of the same mind one toward another, according to Christ Jesus;
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus,
bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if any one have a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so also do you:
looking to Jesus the author and finisher of the faith, who, for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
To this, indeed, you have been called; because even Christ suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his footsteps.
Christ » Promises of » Prophet
And the multitude said: This is Jesus the prophet, that is from Nazareth of Galilee.
And when they sought to lay hold of him, they feared the multitude, because they regarded him as a prophet.
Others said: He is Elijah. Others said: He is a prophet like one of the prophets.
And fear seized on all; and they glorified God, saying: A great prophet has arisen among us; and, God has visited his people.
But I must continue my journey to-day and to-morrow and the day following; for it is not possible that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.
And he said to them: What things? They said to him: The things concerning Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and in word before God and all the people;
The woman said to him: Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.
Then the men, after having seen the sign which Jesus did, said: This is, in truth, the prophet that was to come into the world.
Therefore, many of the multitude, when they had heard this word, said: This is, in truth, the prophet.
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Again they said to the blind man: What say you of him, seeing that he opened your eyes? He said: He is a prophet.
For Moses said to the fathers, A prophet like me shall the Lord your God raise up for you from among your brethren; him shall you hear in all things that he shall say to you.
Christ » Heal persecution of » Testimony of the apostles
And confessedly great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in flesh, justified in spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in glory.
who is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of every creature;
Simon Peter answered and said: Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
IN the beginning was the WORD, and the WORD. was with God, and the WORD was God. He was in the beginning with God.
but declared to be the Son of God with power, according to his holy spiritual nature, by his resurrection from the dead,
to whom belong the fathers, and of whom is the Christ, as it respects the flesh, who is over all, God blessed forever. Amen.
for in him dwells all the fullness of the Godhood bodily.
which, in his own times, he will show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
who, being the effulgence of his glory and the exact representation of his essence, and upholding all things by his own powerful word, when he had by himself made expiation for our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
And he has, on his raiment and on his thigh, a name written, King of kings, and Lord of lords.
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Works of
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day; the night comes, when no man can work.
And Herod the king heard of him, for his name had be come known; and he said: John the Immerser has risen from the dead, and for this reason, the powers of the spiritual world are active within him.
Now when John had heard in the prison of the works of the Christ, he sent two of his disciples,
Then he began to reprove the cities in which most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent.
And he came into his own country, and taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said: Whence has this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?
And when the sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue. And many that heard him were astonished, and said: Whence has this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given to him, that even such mighty deeds are done by his hands?
And when he was now near the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and to praise God, with a loud voice, for all the mighty deeds which they had seen,
But I have testimony greater than that of John; for the works which the Father has given me to finish, these very works which I do, testify concerning me, that the Father has sent me.
Jesus answered them: I have told you, and you do not believe. The works which I do in my Father's name, these testify of me.
but if I do, though you believe not me, believe the works, that you may know and believe that the Father is in me, and I in him.
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Believe me, that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me. If not, believe me on account of the works themselves.
If I had not done among them the works that no other man has done, they would have had no sin; but now they have both seen, and hated both me and my Father.
Christ » Appearing to his disciples other references to cures by » Mission of
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in abundance.
even as the Son of man came, not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
For the Son of man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.
And Jesus said: For judgment have I come into this world, that those who see not, may see; and that those who see, may become blind.
Think not that I have come to make the law or the prophets of no effect. I have not come to make them of no effect, but to give them their full efficiency.
But he said to them: I must make known the good news of the kingdom of God to other cities also; for to this end I have been sent.
I have come to send fire on the earth; and how greatly do I wish that it were already kindled!
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world, through him, might be saved.
And if any one hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not; for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
Then Pilate said to him: You are a king, then? Jesus answered; You say that I am a king. For this purpose was I born, and for this purpose I came into the world, that I might testify to the truth. Every one that is of the truth, hears my voice.
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Assuredly true and worthy of all acceptation is this saying: that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
Christ » Filial » Obedience to
And as Jesus passed by from that place, he saw a man named Matthew, sitting at the custom-house; and he said to him: Follow me. And he arose and followed him.
And they immediately left their nets and followed him.
Therefore, whoever hears these words of mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on the rock:
And the disciples went and did as Jesus commanded them;
And the disciples did as Jesus commanded them, and prepared the passover.
And Simon answered and said to him: Master, we have toiled all night and have caught nothing; but at thy command, I will let down the net.
Every one that comes to me, and hears my words, and does them, I will show you to whom he is like.
Jesus said to them: Fill the water-pots with water. And they filled them to the brim.
When she heard it, she rose quickly and came to him.
He that has my commandments and keeps them, he it is that loves me; and he that loves me shall be loved by my Father; and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
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He said to them: Throw the net on the right side of the ship, and you will find. They threw it, there fore, and were no longer able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Son of david
And one of the elders said to me: Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, has the power to open the book and its seven seals.
And behold, a woman of Chanaan came out from those borders, and cried to him, saying: Have mercy on me, Lord, son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a demon.
THE book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
And all the people were amazed, and said: Is not this the son of David?
And the multitudes that went before, and that followed after, cried, saying: Hosanna to the son of David. Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
And many rebuked him, that he should be silent. But he cried out yet the more: Son of David, have mercy on me!
And Jesus, as he was teaching in the temple, answered and said: How say the scribes that the Christ is the son of David?
Has not the scripture said that the Christ comes from the posterity of David, and from Bethlehem, the town where David was?
concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the posterity of David according to the flesh,
Remember that Jesus Christ, of the posterity of David, was raised from the dead, according to my gospel;
Christ » Slandered » Son of david
And one of the elders said to me: Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, has the power to open the book and its seven seals.
And behold, a woman of Chanaan came out from those borders, and cried to him, saying: Have mercy on me, Lord, son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a demon.
THE book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
And all the people were amazed, and said: Is not this the son of David?
And the multitudes that went before, and that followed after, cried, saying: Hosanna to the son of David. Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
And many rebuked him, that he should be silent. But he cried out yet the more: Son of David, have mercy on me!
And Jesus, as he was teaching in the temple, answered and said: How say the scribes that the Christ is the son of David?
Has not the scripture said that the Christ comes from the posterity of David, and from Bethlehem, the town where David was?
concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the posterity of David according to the flesh,
Remember that Jesus Christ, of the posterity of David, was raised from the dead, according to my gospel;
Christ » His foreknowledge » His pre-eminence
But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as he is the mediator of a better covenant, which is established with reference to better promises.
saying: What you see, write in a book, and send to the seven churches; to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.
I immerse you in water, in order to repentance; but he that comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will immerse you in the Holy Spirit and in fire:
He that comes from above, is over all. He that is from the earth, is from the earth, and speaks from the earth. He that comes from heaven, is over all;
You call me Teacher and Lord; and you say well, for so I am.
Therefore, let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God has made this same Jesus whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.
For this very purpose, Christ both died and rose, and lived again, that he might have dominion over the dead and the living.
and he is the head of the body, the church: and he is the beginning, the first-born from the dead, that in all things he might be preeminent;
having become so far superior to the angels, as the name which he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
For this man is counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who has builded the house, has more honor than the house.
Christ » Precious » Preeminence of
But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as he is the mediator of a better covenant, which is established with reference to better promises.
saying: What you see, write in a book, and send to the seven churches; to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.
I immerse you in water, in order to repentance; but he that comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will immerse you in the Holy Spirit and in fire:
He that comes from above, is over all. He that is from the earth, is from the earth, and speaks from the earth. He that comes from heaven, is over all;
You call me Teacher and Lord; and you say well, for so I am.
Therefore, let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God has made this same Jesus whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.
For this very purpose, Christ both died and rose, and lived again, that he might have dominion over the dead and the living.
and he is the head of the body, the church: and he is the beginning, the first-born from the dead, that in all things he might be preeminent;
having become so far superior to the angels, as the name which he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
For this man is counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who has builded the house, has more honor than the house.
Christ » For select reading » Angels wait upon
And he will send his angels with a trumpet of great voice, and they shall gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
When the Son of man shall come in his own glory, and all the holy angels with him, then will he sit on the throne of his own glory;
and to you that are afflicted, rest with us, at the revelation of our Lord Jesus from heaven with his mighty angels,
Jesus answered and said to him: Do you believe, be cause I said to you, I saw you under the fig-tree? You shall see greater things than these. And he said to him: Verily, verily I say to you, From this time you shall see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.
And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, to strengthen him.
Do you think that I can not now call upon my Father, and he would cause more than twelve legions of angels to stand by me?
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying:
And again, when he brings the first-begotten into the world, he says: And let all the angels of God worship him.
And I saw, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the living creatures and the elders; and the number of them was myriads of myriads, and thousands of thousands.
Christ » Reproves » Sacrifice of
For Christ also once suffered for sins, the Just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, having been put to death in flesh, but made alive in spirit;
and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first born from the dead, and the Prince of the kings of the earth. To him that loves us, and that has washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Greater love has no man than this, that one should lay down his life for his friends.
and walk in love, as the Christ also loved us, and gave him self for us as an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet odor.
who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,
who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet, for your sakes, he became poor, that you, through his poverty, might become rich.
for then, he must have suffered often since the foundation of the world. But now once in the end of the ages, he has appeared in order to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.
By this we know the love of Christ, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Christ » Victor » The presence of the victorious Christ gives assurance of
These things I have spoken to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you shall have affliction, but be of good courage; I have overcome the world.
A bruised reed he shall not break, and a smoking wick he shall not extinguish, till he shall send forth his law for conquest.
Then comes the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down every principality and authority and power:
To him that overcomes, I will give to sit with me in my throne, even as I also have overcome, and have taken my seat with my father in his throne.
And one of the elders said to me: Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, has the power to open the book and its seven seals.
And I saw, and behold, a white horse, and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given to him; and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.
These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and those with him are called and chosen and faithful.
Christ » Morning star » Mystery of
Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel, even the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which was concealed during the times of the ages,
And confessedly great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in flesh, justified in spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in glory.
that their hearts may be comforted, they being firmly united in love in order to gain all the riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may acknowledge the mystery of God, even the Father, and of Christ,
but we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, even that which had been hidden, which God predestined before the ages, for our glory,
by making known to us the mystery of his will according to his good purpose which he had before established in himself,
so that, when you read, you can see my understanding in the mystery of the Christ,)
to whom God would make known what is the glorious riches of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory,
praying at the same time also for us, that God may open for us a door of utterance to speak the mystery of the Christ, for which I am in bonds,
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Ascension of
Jesus said to her: Touch me not, for I have not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say to them, I ascend to my Father and your Father, and to my God and your God.
For the Christ has not entered the holy places made with hands, the copies of the true; but he has entered heaven itself, now to present himself in the presence of God for us.
who has gone into heaven, and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having become subject to him.
And it came to pass, that as he blessed them, he was separated from them, and carried up into heaven.
Then, what if you should see the Son of man go up where he was before?
For which reason, the scripture says: When he ascended on high, he led captive a multitude of captives, and gave gifts to men.
And when he had spoken these things, while they were looking on him, he was taken up, and a cloud received him out of their sight.
The Lord, therefore, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven: and he sat down at the right hand of God.
Seeing, then, that we have a great high priest, who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.
Christ » Received » Redeemer
Christ » Denial of » General references to
For whoever will be ashamed of me, and my words, in this sinful and adulterous generation, of him the Son of man also will be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father, with the holy angels.
Who is a liar, but he that denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, who denies the Father and the Son.
But you rejected the Holy and Just One, and demanded that a murderer should be given to you;
Jesus said to him: Verily I say to you, This night, before the cock crows, you will deny me three times.
They profess that they know God, but in their works they deny him, being detestable and disobedient, and, as it respects every good work, rejected.
But whoever will deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father who is in heaven.
But Peter was sitting without in the court; and a maid servant came to him, and said: You also were with Jesus of Galilee. But he denied before them all, saying: I know not what you say.
if we are patient, we shall also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us;
But there were false prophets among the people, as there will be false teachers also among you; and these will stealthily introduce ruinous sects, and deny the Lord that bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction:
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And he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that this is he who has been appointed by God as the judge of the living and the dead.
I charge you, therefore, before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom,
So, then, judge nothing be fore the time, till the Lord comes, who will bring to light the secret works of darkness, and will also make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall each have his praise from God.
and all nations shall be gathered before him; and he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates his sheep from the goats.
For the Father judges no one, but has given all judicial authority to the Son;
because he has appointed a day in which he will judge the world, in righteousness, by the man whom he has chosen, giving to all assurance of this, by having raised him from the dead.
who show that the work which the law requires, is written in their hearts, their conscience bearing testimony, and their reasonings with each other accusing, or making excuse.
But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you despise your brother? For we all shall stand before the judgment-seat of the Christ.
These shall give an account to him that is ready to judge the living and the dead.
Christ » Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Exaltation » Heavenly places
who has gone into heaven, and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having become subject to him.
Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore, God, thy God, has anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
Therefore, let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God has made this same Jesus whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.
The Lord, therefore, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven: and he sat down at the right hand of God.
Henceforth the Son of man shall sit on the right hand of the power of God.
Him has God exalted to his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, in order to give to Israel repentance and remission of sins:
which he made active in the Christ when he raised him from the dead, and caused him to sit at his right hand in the heavenly places,
For which reason God has highly exalted him, and, also, bestowed on him a name that is above every name;
And they said, with a loud voice: Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing.
Christ » Faith in, great » Faithful
"Wherefore, it behooved him to be made like his brethren in all things, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, in order to make expiation for the sins of the people.
and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first born from the dead, and the Prince of the kings of the earth. To him that loves us, and that has washed us from our sins in his own blood,
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you, and keep you from the evil one.
let us hold fast the unwavering confession of our hope, for he is faithful who has promised;
Faithful is he that calls you; and he will do what he has promised.
if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful: he can not deny himself.
And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he that sat on him was called faithful and true, and in righteousness does he judge, and make war.
Christ » Received » Redemption through
entered, not by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood, once for all, into the most holy, having obtained eternal redemption.
Christ has bought us off from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us: (for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangs on a tree:)
And they sung a new song, saying: Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open its seals: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood, out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation:
who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
yet may be justified freely by his grace, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus;
But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who has become to us, from God, wisdom and righteousness and sanctification and redemption;
in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins;
because you know that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver or gold, from your vain mode of life received by tradition from your fathers,
Christ » Name, works done in » Mighty when used in prayer and service
You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and appointed you, that you may go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit may remain; that whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he may give you.
And this she continued to do for many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit: I command you, in the name of Jesus Christ, to come out of her. And it came out that very hour.
and whatever you ask in my name, I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
In that day you shall ask in my name; and I say not to you, that I will ask the Father in your behalf;
but these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life through his name.
But Peter said: Silver and gold I have none: but what I have, this I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, arise and walk.
And his name, by faith in his name, has made this man strong whom you see and know; even the faith which is by him, has given him this entire soundness in the presence of you all.
be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by him does this man stand before you in health.
giving thanks to our God and Father always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Christ » For select reading » Appearance, personal of
and he was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his clothing was white as the light.
His head and his hair were white as white wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;
and he that sat was, in appearance, like a jasper and sardine-stone: and there was round about the throne a rainbow, in appearance like an emerald.
Christ » Name, wonderful » Mighty when used in prayer and service
You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and appointed you, that you may go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit may remain; that whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he may give you.
And this she continued to do for many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit: I command you, in the name of Jesus Christ, to come out of her. And it came out that very hour.
and whatever you ask in my name, I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
In that day you shall ask in my name; and I say not to you, that I will ask the Father in your behalf;
but these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life through his name.
But Peter said: Silver and gold I have none: but what I have, this I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, arise and walk.
And his name, by faith in his name, has made this man strong whom you see and know; even the faith which is by him, has given him this entire soundness in the presence of you all.
be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by him does this man stand before you in health.
giving thanks to our God and Father always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Christ » Divinity » Kingdom of
These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and those with him are called and chosen and faithful.
Verily I say to you, There are some standing here that shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
And he said to Jesus: remember me, Lord, when thou comest in thy kingdom.
Jesus answered: My kingdom is not of this world; if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I might not be delivered up to the Jews. But now my kingdom is not hence.
that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow of those who are in heaven, and those who are on earth, and those who are under the earth;
But to the Son: Thy throne, God, is from age to age: a scepter of rectitude is the scepter of thy kingdom.
And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying: The kingdom of the world has become our Lord's and his Christ s, and he shall reign from age to age.
Christ » His foreknowledge » His lordship
one Lord, one faith, one immersion;
God is faithful, by whom you have been called into the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Therefore, let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God has made this same Jesus whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Him has God exalted to his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, in order to give to Israel repentance and remission of sins:
And he said to them: The Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.
that if you will confess with your mouth, that Jesus is Lord, and will believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you shall be saved.
yet to us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things, and we for him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.
For this reason, I make known to you, that no one, speaking by the Spirit of God, calls Jesus accursed: and no one can say that Jesus is Lord, but by the Holy Spirit.
Christ » Lord » His lordship
one Lord, one faith, one immersion;
God is faithful, by whom you have been called into the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Therefore, let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God has made this same Jesus whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Him has God exalted to his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, in order to give to Israel repentance and remission of sins:
And he said to them: The Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.
that if you will confess with your mouth, that Jesus is Lord, and will believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you shall be saved.
yet to us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things, and we for him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.
For this reason, I make known to you, that no one, speaking by the Spirit of God, calls Jesus accursed: and no one can say that Jesus is Lord, but by the Holy Spirit.
Christ » Saviour » Came to earth to be
Wherefore, he is able also to save through all time those who come to God by him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
For there is born for you this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
For the Son of man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world, through him, might be saved.
Assuredly true and worthy of all acceptation is this saying: that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
Him has God exalted to his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, in order to give to Israel repentance and remission of sins:
From the posterity of this man, God, according to his promise, raised up for Israel a Savior, Jesus;
but is now made manifest by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has deprived death of its power, and brought life and incorruptibility to light through the gospel;
And we have seen, and we do testify, that the Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the. world.
Christ » Star » Substitution of, for sinners
For Christ also once suffered for sins, the Just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, having been put to death in flesh, but made alive in spirit;
Christ has bought us off from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us: (for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangs on a tree:)
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, that he might, by the grace of God, taste death for every man- we see him, on account of his having suffered death, crowned with glory and honor.
for he has made him, who knew no sin, a sin-offering for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
so the Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and to those who look for him he will appear the second time, without a sin-offering, in order to salvation.
He himself bore our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness. By his stripes you were healed.
Christ » Compassion of » Condescension of
And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples: "Why does your teacher eat with publicans and sinners?
for he has looked upon the lowly condition of his handmaid. For, behold, from this time, all generations shall call me blessed;
arose from supper, and laid aside his garments, and taking a towel, he girded himself.
And having said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced, when they saw the Lord.
Then he said to Thomas: Reach hither your finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither your hand, and put it into my side; and be not faithless, but believing.
Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Plots against
But the Pharisees went out and took counsel against him, that they might destroy him.
And they consulted together that they might take Jesus by craft and kill him.
When the morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people held a consultation against Jesus, that they might put him to death.
But they were filled with madness, and began to consult with one another what they should do to Jesus.
And he was teaching daily in the temple. But the chief priests, and the scribes, and the chief of the people sought to destroy him,
And he went away, and conferred with the chief priests and the captains how he might deliver him up to them.
And for this reason did the Jews persecute Jesus, and seek to kill him, because he had done these things on the sabbath.
Then the chief priests and the Pharisees called together the Sanhedrin, and said: What are we doing? For this man does many signs.
From that day, therefore, they consulted together to put him to death.
Christ » Slandered » Snares laid for
And the Pharisees and Sadducees came to tempt him, and asked him to show them a sign from heaven.
And the Pharisees came to him to tempt him, and said to him: Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?
Then the Pharisees went and held a consultation, that they might entrap him in his words.
And the Pharisees came out, and began to put questions to him, asking of him a sign from heaven, that they might tempt him.
And the Pharisees came to him, and that they might tempt him, asked him the question: Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife?
And they sent to him some of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, that they might entrap him in his words.
trying to entrap him, and seeking to lay hold on something from his mouth, that they might accuse him.
And they watched him, and sent spies, who feigned them selves to be just men, that they might take hold of his words, in order to deliver him up to the power and authority of the governor.
This they said to tempt him, that they might bring an accusation against him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground.
Christ » Devotions of » Select readings
And it came to pass, as he was in a certain place praying, that, when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him: Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And he said to them: "When you pray, say, Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth. Give us, day by day, the bread sufficient for our support; read more.
and forgive us our sins, for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. And he said to them: Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go to him at midnight, and say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine, who is on a journey, has come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not; the door is already closed, and my children and myself are in bed; I can not rise and give you. I say to you, Although he will not arise and give him, because he is his friend, yet, on account of his importunity, he will arise and give him as many as he needs. And I say to you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you. For every one that asks, receives; and he that seeks, finds; and to him that knocks, it shall be opened. If a son ask bread of any one of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he, instead of a fish, give him a serpent? Or if he ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion? If, then, you, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
and forgive us our sins, for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. And he said to them: Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go to him at midnight, and say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine, who is on a journey, has come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not; the door is already closed, and my children and myself are in bed; I can not rise and give you. I say to you, Although he will not arise and give him, because he is his friend, yet, on account of his importunity, he will arise and give him as many as he needs. And I say to you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you. For every one that asks, receives; and he that seeks, finds; and to him that knocks, it shall be opened. If a son ask bread of any one of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he, instead of a fish, give him a serpent? Or if he ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion? If, then, you, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
And he spoke a parable to them, that they ought always to pray, and not to become weary, saying: There was in a certain city a judge, who neither feared God nor regarded man. And there was a widow in that city, and she came to him, and said: Avenge me on my opponent at law. read more.
And for a while he refused. But afterward he said within himself: Though I fear not God, nor regard man, yet, because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. And the Lord said: Hear what the unjust judge says; and will not God avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, though he delay long in respect to them? I say to you, that he will avenge them speedily. Yet, when the Son of man comes, will he find the faith on the earth?
And for a while he refused. But afterward he said within himself: Though I fear not God, nor regard man, yet, because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. And the Lord said: Hear what the unjust judge says; and will not God avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, though he delay long in respect to them? I say to you, that he will avenge them speedily. Yet, when the Son of man comes, will he find the faith on the earth?
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Brethren of
Is not this the son of the carpenter? Is not his mother called Mary? and his brothers, James and Joses and Simon and Judas?
While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brothers stood without, desiring to speak to him.
His mother and his brothers came, therefore, and standing without, sent to him, and called him.
After this he went down to Capernaum, he and his mother and his brothers and his disciples. And they continued there not many days.
Then his brothers said to him: Depart hence, and go into Judea, that your disciples may see your works which you do;
For neither did his brothers believe on him.
Have we not the right to lead about a sister wife, as the other apostles, and the brothers of the Lord, and Cephas?
but of the apostles I saw no other, but James the brother of the Lord.
Christ » Power of » Prayers of
And it came to pass, as he was in a certain place praying, that, when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him: Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And he said to them: "When you pray, say, Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth. Give us, day by day, the bread sufficient for our support; read more.
and forgive us our sins, for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. And he said to them: Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go to him at midnight, and say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine, who is on a journey, has come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not; the door is already closed, and my children and myself are in bed; I can not rise and give you. I say to you, Although he will not arise and give him, because he is his friend, yet, on account of his importunity, he will arise and give him as many as he needs. And I say to you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you. For every one that asks, receives; and he that seeks, finds; and to him that knocks, it shall be opened. If a son ask bread of any one of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he, instead of a fish, give him a serpent? Or if he ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion? If, then, you, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
and forgive us our sins, for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. And he said to them: Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go to him at midnight, and say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine, who is on a journey, has come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not; the door is already closed, and my children and myself are in bed; I can not rise and give you. I say to you, Although he will not arise and give him, because he is his friend, yet, on account of his importunity, he will arise and give him as many as he needs. And I say to you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you. For every one that asks, receives; and he that seeks, finds; and to him that knocks, it shall be opened. If a son ask bread of any one of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he, instead of a fish, give him a serpent? Or if he ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion? If, then, you, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
And he spoke a parable to them, that they ought always to pray, and not to become weary, saying: There was in a certain city a judge, who neither feared God nor regarded man. And there was a widow in that city, and she came to him, and said: Avenge me on my opponent at law. read more.
And for a while he refused. But afterward he said within himself: Though I fear not God, nor regard man, yet, because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. And the Lord said: Hear what the unjust judge says; and will not God avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, though he delay long in respect to them? I say to you, that he will avenge them speedily. Yet, when the Son of man comes, will he find the faith on the earth?
And for a while he refused. But afterward he said within himself: Though I fear not God, nor regard man, yet, because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. And the Lord said: Hear what the unjust judge says; and will not God avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, though he delay long in respect to them? I say to you, that he will avenge them speedily. Yet, when the Son of man comes, will he find the faith on the earth?
Christ » Faith in, great » Faultfinding against
And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying: This man receives sinners, and eats with them.
Why does this man thus speak impiously? Who can forgive sins but God only?
And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples: "Why does your teacher eat with publicans and sinners?
But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him: Behold, your disciples are doing what it is not lawful to do on the Sabbath.
Why do your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.
And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eating with publicans and sinners, they said to his disciples: Why is it that he eats and drinks with publicans and sinners?
and when they saw some of his disciples eating bread with common, that is, with unwashed hands:
And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying: He has gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
Then the Jews murmured at him, because he said, I am like bread that came down from heaven.
Christ » In presence of » Joy in Christ's presence
And Jesus said to him: Verily I say to you, to-day you shall be with me in paradise.
If any one serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall my servant also be. If any one serve me, him will my Father honor.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you with myself, that where I am, you may be also.
Father, I wish that they also, whom thou hast given me, may be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me; for thou didst love me before the foundation of the world.
we are confident, indeed, and would be pleased rather to depart from the body, and to dwell with the Lord.
I am in a strait between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better:
then we, the living who remain, shall, together with them, be caught up in clouds into the air to meet the Lord, and so shall we be ever with the Lord.
Christ » Reproves » Resurrection of
From that time Jesus began to tell his disciples plainly, that he must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders, and the chief priests, and the scribes, and be put to death, and be raised again the third day.
and will deliver him to the Gentiles to deride, and to scourge, and to crucify: and on the third day he shall rise again.
But after I have risen, I will go before you into Galilee.
And as they were coming down from the mountain, he charged them to tell no one what they had seen, till the Son of man should rise from the dead.
But after I have risen, I will go before you into Galilee.
Jesus answered and said to them: Destroy this temple, and I will raise it up in three days.
Having, therefore, obtained help from God, I have stood till this day, testifying both to small and to great, saying nothing else than the things which the prophets and Moses did say should come to pass: that Christ should suffer, and that he first, by his resurrection from the dead, should show light to the people, and to the Gentiles.
Christ » Preaching to be concerning » Christ the theme of
being vexed because they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
And Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached the Christ to them.
And Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached to him Jesus.
and immediately he preached Jesus in the synagogues, that he is the Sou of God.
The word which he sent to the sons of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ, (he is Lord of all,)
explaining and affirming that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead; and that this Jesus whom I preach to you is the Christ.
but we preach Christ crucified; to the Jews, indeed, a stumbling-block, and to the Greeks, foolishness:
For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your servants, for Jesus sake.
Christ » Sufferings of » Teacher
Now in the middle of the feast, Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.
for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease, and every kind of sickness among the people.
and he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
And when Jesus came out, he saw a great multitude, and had compassion on them, because they were as sheep that had no shepherd. And he began to teach them many things.
And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.
And he entered one of the ships, which was Simon s, and requested him to push out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the multitude from the ship.
This man came to Jesus by night, and said to him: Rabbi, we know that thou hast come as a teacher from God; for no man can do these signs which thou doest, unless God be with him.
And in the morning he again entered the temple, and all the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them.
Christ » Reproves » Retirement sought by
And the apostles returned, and told him all "that they had done. And he took them, and withdrew privately to a desert place, that belonged to a city called Bethsaida.
And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain apart to pray. And when evening came, he was there alone.
And Jesus departed thence, and came near the sea of Galilee, and went up into the mountain, and sat there.
And after six days, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up into a high mountain apart:
And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside on his journey, and said to them:
And he said to them: Come yourselves privately into a desert place, and rest awhile. For there were many coming and going, and they had not leisure even to eat.
And he arose and departed thence to the borders of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered a house, and desired that no one should know it; but he could not escape notice.
And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and kneeled down, and prayed,
Christ » Eternal » Divinity » pre-existence
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.
Father, I wish that they also, whom thou hast given me, may be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me; for thou didst love me before the foundation of the world.
IN the beginning was the WORD, and the WORD. was with God, and the WORD was God.
Jesus said to them: Verily, verily I say to you, before Abraham came into being, I was.
And now, Father, glorify me with thyself, with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.
and he is before all things, and by him all things consist:
without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life, but being made to resemble the Son of God, remains a priest forever.
Christ » Touched by others » Unknown by men
John answered them, saying: I immerse in water; but there stands one among you whom you know not.
Jesus said to him: Have I been so long with you, and have you not known me, Philip? He that has seen me, has seen the Father; and how say you, Show us the Father?
He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
Jesus answered and said to her: If you had known the gift of God, and who it is that said to you, Give me to drink, you would have asked of him, and he would have given you living water.
Then they said to him: Where is your Father? Jesus answered: You know neither me, nor my Father. If you had known me, you would have known my Father also.
The man answered and said to them: Why, there is some thing wonderful in this, that you know not whence he is, and yet he has opened my eyes.
And these things they will do, because they know neither the Father nor me.
For those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, be cause they did not know him, nor the words of the prophets, which are read every sabbath-day, have fulfilled them in condemning him.
Whoever abides in him, sins not. Whoever sins, has neither seen him nor known him.
Christ » Love to » To Christ, the blessings of
Judas, not Iscariot, said to him: Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself to us, and not to the world? Jesus answered and said to him: If any one loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our abode with him.
If you love me, keep my commandments; and I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Paraclete, that he may dwell with you forever;
for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me, and have believed that I came forth from God.
Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.
Hold fast the form of sound words which you have heard from me, in faithfulness and in love which is in Christ Jesus.
hearing of your love and your faith, which you have in the Lord Jesus, and toward all the saints,
-whom, though you have not seen him, yet you love; on whom not now looking, but believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable, and full of glory,
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Commands of
And he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that this is he who has been appointed by God as the judge of the living and the dead.
teaching them to observe all things whatever I have commanded you: and lo; I am with you all the days, even to the end of the age.
And this is his commandment: That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one an other, as he gave us commandment.
He that has my commandments and keeps them, he it is that loves me; and he that loves me shall be loved by my Father; and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
A new commandment I give to you, That you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
If you love me, keep my commandments;
If you keep my commandments, you shall abide in my love, even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
You are my friends, if you do whatever I command you.
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Humiliation of
and she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped him in swathing-clothes, and laid him in the stable, because there was no place for them in the inn.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet, for your sakes, he became poor, that you, through his poverty, might become rich.
Then were two robbers crucified with him; one on his right hand, and the other on his left.
For I say to you, That even this which is written must be fulfilled in me: And he was numbered with transgressors. For the things concerning me have an end.
in his humiliation. The sentence against him was taken away; but who shall describe the men of his generation? For his life was taken from the earth.
but he divested himself by taking the form of a servant, and being made in the likeness of men: and being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient even to death, the death, indeed, of the cross.
Christ » Reproves » Rock of offence
Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses and Judah and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us? And they found in him cause for offense.
and blessed is he that shall find in me no cause of offense.
but we preach Christ crucified; to the Jews, indeed, a stumbling-block, and to the Greeks, foolishness:
And they found in him occasion for offense. But Jesus said to them: A prophet is not without honor, unless it be in his own country and in his own house.
And why? Because they sought it not by faith, but as if by works of law: for they stumbled against that stone of stumbling,
and a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense to the disobedient, who stumble at the word because they are disobedient, to which stumbling they were also appointed.
Christ » Love to » Man of sorrows
When Jesus had spoken these things, he was troubled in spirit, and testified and said: Verily, verily I say to you, that one of you will deliver me up.
and looking up to heaven, he sighed, and said to him: Ephphatha, which means, Be opened.
And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and said: Why does this generation seek for a sign? Verily I say to you, No sign will be given to this generation.
And when he came near, he looked upon the city, and wept over it,
Then, when Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews that came with her weeping also, he was greatly moved in spirit, and troubled;
Jesus wept.
Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour? But for this purpose came I to this hour.
Christ » Dying with surrendered life » Characteristics of
knowing this, that our former man has been crucified with him, in order that the sinful body may be deprived of its power, so that we should no longer serve sin:
I have been crucified with Christ, yet I live; no longer I, but Christ lives in me. And the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
If, then, you have died with Christ from the elements of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you submit to ordinances?
As it is written: For thy sake, we are killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter.
For we who live are continually delivered up to death for Jesus sake, that the life also of Jesus may be made manifest in our mortal flesh.
Assuredly true is the saying: If indeed we have died with him, we shall also live with him;
Christ » His foreknowledge » Foretells his departure
Then Jesus said to them: Yet a little while I am with you, and I go away to him that sent me.
You have heard that I said to you, I am going away, and am coming again to you. If you loved me, you would rejoice, because I go to the Father; for my Father is greater than I.
And now I go to him that sent me, and no one of you asks me, "Whither goest thou?
And I am no longer in the world; but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep in thy name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are one.
Little children, yet a little while I am with you. You will seek me, and, as I said to the Jews, whither I go, you can not come, so now I say to you.
of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and you see me no more;
A little while, and you will not see me; and again, a little while, and you will see me, be cause I go to the Father.
I came forth from the Father, and have come into the world: again I leave the world, and go to the Father.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Comforts
These things I have spoken to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you shall have affliction, but be of good courage; I have overcome the world.
And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said to her: Weep not.
Let not your heart be troubled; believe in God; believe also in me.
I will not leave you orphans; I am coming to you.
But Jesus turned, and saw her, and said: Daughter, be of good courage; your faith has saved you. And the woman was saved from that hour.
But as soon as Jesus heard what was spoken, he said to the ruler of the synagogue: Fear not, only believe.
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, who has loved us, and given us eternal consolation and good hope through grace,
Christ » Mediator » Messenger
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day; the night comes, when no man can work.
But afterward he sent to them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.
For I came down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him that sent me.
But I know him, because I am from him, and he has sent me.
Jesus said to them: If God were your father, you would love me; for I came forth from God and have come hither; nor, indeed, did I come of myself, but he sent me.
do you say of him, whom the Father has sanctified, and sent into the world, You speak impiously, because I said, I am the Son of God?
for the words which thou gavest me I have given them; and they have received them, and they know surely that I came forth from thee, and they believe that thou didst send me.
that they all may be one, as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
Christ » His foreknowledge » Predicts his own sufferings
Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?
For I say to you, That even this which is written must be fulfilled in me: And he was numbered with transgressors. For the things concerning me have an end.
And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, and the chief priests, and the scribes, and be put to death, and after three days rise again.
saying: The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be put to death, and be raised the third day.
I have an immersion with which to be immersed, and how distressed I am till it be accomplished!
saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
and he said to them: Thus it is written, and thus was it necessary that the Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead the third day,
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up;
Christ » Sufferings of » Predicts his own sufferings
Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?
For I say to you, That even this which is written must be fulfilled in me: And he was numbered with transgressors. For the things concerning me have an end.
And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, and the chief priests, and the scribes, and be put to death, and after three days rise again.
saying: The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be put to death, and be raised the third day.
I have an immersion with which to be immersed, and how distressed I am till it be accomplished!
saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
and he said to them: Thus it is written, and thus was it necessary that the Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead the third day,
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up;
Christ » Name, wonderful » General references to
For which reason God has highly exalted him, and, also, bestowed on him a name that is above every name; that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow of those who are in heaven, and those who are on earth, and those who are under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
And he has, on his raiment and on his thigh, a name written, King of kings, and Lord of lords.
having become so far superior to the angels, as the name which he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
And behold, you shall conceive and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus.
His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on his head were many diadems; and he had a name written which no one knew, but he himself.
Christ » Mediator » Meekness of
Say you to the daughter of Zion, Behold, your king comes to you, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.
Now I, the same Paul, who, when present among you, am timid, but when absent, am bold toward you, entreat you, by the mildness and gentleness of Christ;
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls.
Then Jesus said to him: Put back your sword into its place; for all that take the sword, shall perish by the sword.
When he was reviled, he did not revile again; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but committed himself to him that judges righteously.
Christ » Witness, a » To the truth
and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first born from the dead, and the Prince of the kings of the earth. To him that loves us, and that has washed us from our sins in his own blood,
I charge you, in the sight of God, who makes all things alive, and before Christ Jesus, who, before Pontius Pilate, confessed a good confession,
Then Pilate said to him: You are a king, then? Jesus answered; You say that I am a king. For this purpose was I born, and for this purpose I came into the world, that I might testify to the truth. Every one that is of the truth, hears my voice.
Verily, verily, I say to you, we speak that which we know, and testify to that which we have seen; and you receive not our testimony.
and what he has seen and heard, this he testifies; and no one receives his testimony.
Jesus answered and said to them: Though I testify concerning myself, my testimony is worthy of credit; for I know whence I came, and whither I go. But you know not whence I came, and whither I go.
Christ » Reproves » Reverence for
For a woman, whose little daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet;
And behold, a leper came and did him homage, saying: Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
While he was speaking these things to them, behold, a certain ruler came and did him homage, saying: My daughter is already dead; but come, lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.
But she came and did him homage, saying: Lord, help me.
Then came to him the mother of the sons of Zebedee, with her sons, bowing down, and asking something of him.
And behold, there came one of the rulers of the synagogue, named Jairus; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,
He said: Lord, I believe; and he worshiped him.
Christ » Opinions concerning » Oracle of God
For Moses said to the fathers, A prophet like me shall the Lord your God raise up for you from among your brethren; him shall you hear in all things that he shall say to you.
for the words which thou gavest me I have given them; and they have received them, and they know surely that I came forth from thee, and they believe that thou didst send me.
I have many things to say, and to judge with respect to you; but he that sent me is true; and what things I have heard from him, these I speak to the world.
For I have not spoken of myself: but the Father who sent me, he gave me commandment what I should say, and what I should speak.
Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words that I speak to you, I speak not of myself. The Father who dwells in me, he does the works.
He that loves me not, keeps not my words; and the word which you hear is not mine, but the Father's who sent me.
Christ » Reproves » Revelation of
For Moses said to the fathers, A prophet like me shall the Lord your God raise up for you from among your brethren; him shall you hear in all things that he shall say to you.
for the words which thou gavest me I have given them; and they have received them, and they know surely that I came forth from thee, and they believe that thou didst send me.
I have many things to say, and to judge with respect to you; but he that sent me is true; and what things I have heard from him, these I speak to the world.
For I have not spoken of myself: but the Father who sent me, he gave me commandment what I should say, and what I should speak.
Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words that I speak to you, I speak not of myself. The Father who dwells in me, he does the works.
He that loves me not, keeps not my words; and the word which you hear is not mine, but the Father's who sent me.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Branch
Christ » Saviour » Seven last sayings of
And Jesus said to him: Verily I say to you, to-day you shall be with me in paradise.
And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And dividing his clothing into parts, they cast lots.
Then he said to the disciple: Behold your mother. And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home.
But about the ninth hour, Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying: Eli, Eli, lamah sabachthani? that is, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, said: I thirst.
Therefore, when Jesus had received the vinegar, he said: It is finished. And he bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.
And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and said: Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. And when he had said this, he gave up his spirit.
Christ » Humility of » Identified with believers
And the King will answer and say to them: Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.
He that receives you, receives me: and he that receives me, receives him that sent me.
And whoever receives one such little child on my account, receives me;
He that hears you, hears me; and he that rejects you, rejects me; and he that rejects me, rejects him that sent me.
And when he had fallen to the earth, he heard a voice saying to him: Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?
But if you sin in this way against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.
Christ » Divine names ascribed to Christ » Beloved son
who has delivered us from the authority of darkness, and has translated us into the kingdom of his beloved Son,
Be hold, my servant whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul delights. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he shall declare law to the Gentiles.
While he was yet speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and lo, a voice from the cloud, saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I delight; hear him.
And there was a voice from the heavens: Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I delight.
for the praise of the glory of his grace, by which he has shown us favor in the Beloved,
So, also, the Christ did not take upon himself the honor of becoming a high priest: but he gave him this honor, who said to him, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee:
Christ » Slandered » Son, beloved
who has delivered us from the authority of darkness, and has translated us into the kingdom of his beloved Son,
Be hold, my servant whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul delights. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he shall declare law to the Gentiles.
While he was yet speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and lo, a voice from the cloud, saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I delight; hear him.
And there was a voice from the heavens: Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I delight.
for the praise of the glory of his grace, by which he has shown us favor in the Beloved,
So, also, the Christ did not take upon himself the honor of becoming a high priest: but he gave him this honor, who said to him, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee:
Christ » Reproves » Righteousness of
And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he that sat on him was called faithful and true, and in righteousness does he judge, and make war.
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Worshipped
And again, when he brings the first-begotten into the world, he says: And let all the angels of God worship him.
And they that were in the ship came and worshiped him, saying: Truly, thou art the Son of God.
And as they were going to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying: Hail! And they came and laid hold of his feet, and worshiped him.
And having come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother; and falling down, they did him homage. And when they had opened their treasures, they offered to him gifts, gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy;
And when he had taken the book, the four living creatures, and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, having, each of them, harps, and golden cups full of incense, which is the prayers of the saints.
Christ » Compassion of » Confession of
"Whoever denies the Son, has not the Father: he that con fesses the Son, has the Father also.
And I further say to you, Whoever confesses me before men, him will the Son of man also confess before the angels of God.
that if you will confess with your mouth, that Jesus is Lord, and will believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you shall be saved.
"Whoever, therefore, will confess me before men, him will I also confess before my Father who is in heaven.
and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwells in him, and he in God.
Christ » Mediator » Became mediator between God and man
and to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than the blood of Abel.
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as he is the mediator of a better covenant, which is established with reference to better promises.
And for this reason, he is the mediator of the new covenant: that, since his death has taken place for the redemption of transgressions that were under the former covenant, those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
For the Christ has not entered the holy places made with hands, the copies of the true; but he has entered heaven itself, now to present himself in the presence of God for us.
My little children, I write these things to you, that you may not sin: and yet, if any one sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.
Christ » Guest, a » Head of the church
and he is the head of the body, the church: and he is the beginning, the first-born from the dead, that in all things he might be preeminent;
and subjected all things under his feet, and made him head over all things for the church,
but speaking truthfully in love, we might grow up in all things, into him who is the head, even the Christ,
for the husband is the head of the wife, as the Christ also is the head of the church; and he is the savior of the body.
and not holding the head, from which the whole body gathering vigor, and firmly united by joints and bands, increases with the increase of God.
Christ » Touched by others » Union with
Know you not that your bodies are the members of Christ? Shall I, then, take the members of the Christ, and make them the members of a harlot? It must not be.
because we are members of his body, being of his flesh, and of his bones.
So then, my brethren, you, also, have died to the law, by the body of the Christ, in order that you may be married to another, to him who was raised from the dead that we should bring forth fruit to God.
for I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy: for I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present you a chaste virgin to Christ.
Let that, therefore, abide in you which you have heard from the beginning. If that abide in you which you have heard from the beginning, you also shall abide in the Son and in the Father.
Christ » Heal persecution of » Divine
Henceforth the Son of man shall sit on the right hand of the power of God. And they all said: You are, then, the Son of God? He said to them: You say that I am.
I and my Father are one.
If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not; but if I do, though you believe not me, believe the works, that you may know and believe that the Father is in me, and I in him.
And he that sees me, sees him that sent me.
If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. And from this time you know him, and have seen him. Philip said to him: Lord, show us the Father, and we shall be content. Jesus said to him: Have I been so long with you, and have you not known me, Philip? He that has seen me, has seen the Father; and how say you, Show us the Father? read more.
Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words that I speak to you, I speak not of myself. The Father who dwells in me, he does the works.
Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words that I speak to you, I speak not of myself. The Father who dwells in me, he does the works.
All things that the Father has are mine; for this reason I said, that he will take of mine, and show it to you.
Christ » Promises of » Fulness of
for in him dwells all the fullness of the Godhood bodily.
And from his fullness have we all received, even grace for grace;
and subjected all things under his feet, and made him head over all things for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all his members with all things,
till we all come to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to a measure of stature that fully develops the Christ;
for it pleased the Father that all his fullness should dwell in him,
Christ » Reproves » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
And with great power did the apostles bear testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was on them all.
And we are witnesses of all that he did, both in the country of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew by hanging him on a tree. Him God raised up the third day, and caused him to appear, not to all the people, but to witnesses who were be fore appointed by God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him, after he rose from the dead.
but declared to be the Son of God with power, according to his holy spiritual nature, by his resurrection from the dead,
him, delivered up by the fixed purpose and foreknowledge of God, you took, and with wicked hands did crucify and slay: whom God raised up, having loosed the pains of death, because it was not possible for him to be held in subjection by it.
But you rejected the Holy and Just One, and demanded that a murderer should be given to you; and you slew the Author of life, whom God has raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses.
And Paul, according to his custom, went in to them, and, for three sabbath-days, he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, explaining and affirming that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead; and that this Jesus whom I preach to you is the Christ.
Christ » Humility of » General references to
Then he poured water into a basin, and began to wash his disciples feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet, for your sakes, he became poor, that you, through his poverty, might become rich.
and being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient even to death, the death, indeed, of the cross.
Christ » Conqueror of death » Creator
for by him were all things created, things in heaven and things in earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones, or lordships, or principalities, or authorities; all things were created by him, and for him:
yet to us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things, and we for him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.
All things were made by him, and without him not one thing was made that now exists.
and enlighten all men with respect to the plan of the mystery, which was concealed from the ages in God, who created all things;
GOD, who in many parts and in many ways spoke in ancient times to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by his Son, whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom, also, he made the ages;
Christ » Given to Christ filial encouraged » Examples of filial
He replied: Go into the city, to a certain man, and say to him, The Teacher says, My time is near; I will keep the passover at your house, with my disciples.
Then he came to his disciples, and said to them: Bleep what time is left, and take your rest; behold, the hour draws near, and the Son of man is delivered into the hands of sinners.
Then they sought to take him; yet no one laid his hand on him, because his hour had not yet come.
But Jesus answered them, saying: The hour has come that the Son of man must be glorified.
Now before the feast of the passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come that he must go out of this world to his Father; and having loved his own that were in the world, he loved them to the end.
Jesus spoke these words, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said: Father, the hour has come: glorify thy Son, that thy Son may also glorify thee;
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Blasphemy against
But the Pharisees said: He casts out the demons by the prince of the demons.
But the Pharisees, when they heard it, said: This man does not cast out the demons, unless by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons.
But some of them said: He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons.
And many other impious things they said to him.
For they said: He has an unclean spirit.
Do they not themselves revile that honorable name which is called upon you?
Christ » Vine name applied to » Of Christ
but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ, the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
And he came into his own country, and taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said: Whence has this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?
in whom are stored up all the treasures of wisdom and of knowledge.
Christ » Conqueror of death » Cries of
On the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying: If any one thirst, let him come to me and drink.
But about the ninth hour, Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying: Eli, Eli, lamah sabachthani? that is, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
And other seed fell into good ground, and sprung up, and produced fruit a hundred-fold. When he had said these things, he cried: He that has ears to hear, let him hear.
Then Jesus cried out in the temple, as he was teaching, and said: You both know me, and you know whence I am; and I have not come of myself, but he who sent me is true, whom you know not.
Jesus cried, and said: He that believes on me, believes not on me, but on him that sent me.
And Jesus again cried with a loud voice, and gave up his spirit.
Christ » Heal persecution of » The father bears witness
While he was yet speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and lo, a voice from the cloud, saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I delight; hear him.
And lo, a voice from heaven, saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I delight.
There is another that testifies concerning me, and I know that the testimony which he testifies concerning me is worthy of credit.
And the Father, who sent me, has testified concerning me. You have, neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.
I am one that testify concerning myself, and the Father who sent me, testifies of me.
If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater: for this is the testimony of God, which he has borne concerning his Son.
Christ » Slandered » Of Christ and his disciples
The Son of man has come eating and drinking, and they say: Behold, a glutton, and a drinker of wine, a friend of publicans and sinners. Yet wisdom is vindicated by her children.
But the Pharisees said: He casts out the demons by the prince of the demons.
And they began to accuse him, saying: We found this man turning the people away, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ, a king.
And they brought forward false witnesses, who said: This man ceases not to speak words against this holy place, and the law.
But others deriding, said: They are full of new wine.
For we have found this man a pest and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.
Christ » Grace of » Greatness of
But I say to you, that something greater than the temple is here.
The queen of the south shall rise in the judgment with the men of this generation, and shall condemn them; for she came from the most distant parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and lo, something greater than Solomon is here.
For which reason God has highly exalted him, and, also, bestowed on him a name that is above every name; that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow of those who are in heaven, and those who are on earth, and those who are under the earth;
Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » The barren fig tree, luke 13
Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
The word which he sent to the sons of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ, (he is Lord of all,)
For he is our peace, who has made both parties one, and broken down the partition wall that separated us,
and by him to reconcile all things to himself, having made peace by the blood of his cross; by him, I say, whether things on earth or things in heaven.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Bridegroom
And I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven, from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
And Jesus said to them: Can the sons of the bride-chamber mourn while the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then will they fast.
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bride-groom.
And at midnight a cry was made: Behold, the bridegroom comes! Go you out to meet him.
He that has the bride, is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly on account of the voice of the bridegroom. This, my joy, is therefore complete.
Christ » Divinity of Christ of God, universal » Zeal of
And he said to them: Why did you seek for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?
And his disciples remembered that it was written, Zeal for thy house has eaten me up.
Jesus said to them: My food is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day; the night comes, when no man can work.
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit, and with power; who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed by the devil; for God was with him.
Christ » Conqueror of death » Corner-stone
For it is contained in the scripture: Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner-stone, chosen, precious; and he that believes on him shall not be ashamed.
Jesus said to them: Did you never read in the Scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner?
This is the stone that was rejected with contempt by you builders, which has become the head of the corner.
having been builded upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone,
Christ » Divine names ascribed to Christ » King of kings
and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first born from the dead, and the Prince of the kings of the earth. To him that loves us, and that has washed us from our sins in his own blood,
These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and those with him are called and chosen and faithful.
which, in his own times, he will show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
And he has, on his raiment and on his thigh, a name written, King of kings, and Lord of lords.
Christ » Exaltation of » King of kings
and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first born from the dead, and the Prince of the kings of the earth. To him that loves us, and that has washed us from our sins in his own blood,
These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and those with him are called and chosen and faithful.
which, in his own times, he will show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
And he has, on his raiment and on his thigh, a name written, King of kings, and Lord of lords.
Christ » Guest, a » Hated
If the world hates you, you know that it hated me before it hated you.
But they were filled with madness, and began to consult with one another what they should do to Jesus.
But his citizens hated him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
The world can not hate you; but me it hates, because I testify of it, that its works are evil.
But this is so, that the word may be fulfilled which is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.
When the chief priests and their attendants saw him, they cried out, saying: Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate said to them: Do you take him and crucify him; for I find no fault in him.
Christ » Joy of » King of kings
and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first born from the dead, and the Prince of the kings of the earth. To him that loves us, and that has washed us from our sins in his own blood,
These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and those with him are called and chosen and faithful.
which, in his own times, he will show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
And he has, on his raiment and on his thigh, a name written, King of kings, and Lord of lords.
Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Persecution of
But Herod and his guards treated him with contempt; and having mocked him, and put on him a gaudy robe, he sent him back to Pilate.
And for this reason did the Jews persecute Jesus, and seek to kill him, because he had done these things on the sabbath.
and arose, and drove him out of the city, and brought him to the brow of the hill on which their city was built, that they might throw him down headlong.
And after this Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Judea, because the Jews sought to kill him.
I know that you are the posterity of Abraham; yet you seek to kill me, because my word has no place in you.
Then they sought again to take him, but he escaped from their hands.
Christ » Disciples of » Call of to special work
And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphoeus sitting at the custom-house; and he said to him: Follow me. And he arose and followed him.
And Jesus said to them: Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.
And he immediately called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.
And when it was day, he called to him his disciples; and from them he chose twelve, whom he also named apostles:
and he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looking on him, said: You are Simon, the son of Jonah; you shall be called Cephas (which, when translated, is Rock).
And he said to me, Depart, for I will send you far off to the Gentiles.
Christ » Denial of » Despised
Is not this the son of the carpenter? Is not his mother called Mary? and his brothers, James and Joses and Simon and Judas?
And those who passed by reviled him, shaking their heads, and saying: Aha! you that destroy the temple, and build it in three days, save yourself, and come down from the cross.
And the Pharisees also, who were lovers of money, heard all these things, and they scoffed at him.
And many of them said: He has a demon, and is mad; why do you hear him?
Christ » Appearing to his disciples other references to cures by » Mocked by men
But Herod and his guards treated him with contempt; and having mocked him, and put on him a gaudy robe, he sent him back to Pilate.
And the men that had Jesus in custody mocked him, and smote him.
and when they had plaited a crown of thorn branches, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand; and kneeling before him, they derided him, saying: Hail, King of the Jews!
In like manner also the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, derided him, and said:
The soldiers also derided him, coming to him and offering him vinegar,
Christ » Conqueror of death » Co-operation with
For we are fellow-laborers for God: you are God's field, you are God's building.
And they went forth and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following.
As co-workers with him, we beseech you, that you receive not the grace of God in vain:
Christ » Love to » Master
And Simon answered and said to him: Master, we have toiled all night and have caught nothing; but at thy command, I will let down the net.
And they came to him, and awoke him, saying: Master, master, we perish. But he arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water, and they ceased, and there was a calm.
And Jesus said: Who touched me? When they all denied, Peter and those with him said: Master, the multitudes press upon thee, and throng thee, and dost thou say, Who touched me?
And it came to pass, that, as they were withdrawing from him, Peter said to Jesus: Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three tents, one for thee, one for Moses, and one for. Elijah, not knowing what he said.
And John answered and said: Master, we saw a certain one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he does not follow with us.
And they lift ed up their voice, saying: Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.
Christ » Expected » Expounds the word
He answered and said to them: He that sows the good seed is the Son of man;
So also, when you see all these things, know that it is near at the doors.
But without a parable he did not speak to them; but when alone, he explained all things to his disciples.
But the meaning of the parable is this: The seed is the word of God;
And beginning from Moses, and all the prophets, he explained to them, in all the Scriptures, the things concerning himself.
Christ » Sufferings of » Thronged
And Jesus said: Who touched me? When they all denied, Peter and those with him said: Master, the multitudes press upon thee, and throng thee, and dost thou say, Who touched me?
And immediately many came together, so that the house could contain them no longer, nor could the space about the door. And he preached the word to them.
For he cured many, so that as many as had diseases rushed upon him, that they might touch him.
And he went with him; and a great multitude followed him, and pressed upon him.
And it came to pass while the multitude was pressing on him to hear the word of God, and he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret,
And his mother and his brothers came to him, but were not able to get near him on account of the multitude.
Christ » Morning star » Name applied to
I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify these things to you for the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright, morning star.
and we have the prophetic word better established. You do well to attend to this, as to a lamp that shines in a dark place, till the day dawn, and the morning star arise in your hearts;
and I will give him the morning star.
Christ » Nazarene » Obedience of
If you keep my commandments, you shall abide in my love, even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
But this takes place that the world may know that I love the Father, and even as he gave me commandment, so I do. Arise, let us go hence.
For as by the disobedience of the one man the many have been made sinners, so, also, by the obedience of the one, the many shall be made righteous.
although he was a Son, he yet learned obedience from the things which he suffered;
then he said, Behold, I come to do thy will: he takes away the first, that he may establish the second.
Christ » Star » Morning star - name applied to Christ
I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify these things to you for the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright, morning star.
and we have the prophetic word better established. You do well to attend to this, as to a lamp that shines in a dark place, till the day dawn, and the morning star arise in your hearts;
and I will give him the morning star.
Christ » Gifts of » Legacy of peace
And he said to me: It is done; I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him that thirsts, I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely.
And to him that overcomes, and keeps my works to the end, will I give authority over the nations;
and I will give him the morning star.
Peace I leave to you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, and let it not be afraid.
Christ » Word, the » Name applied to
THAT which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled concerning the Word of life;
IN the beginning was the WORD, and the WORD. was with God, and the WORD was God.
And the "WORD became flesh, and tabernacled among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and of truth.
For there are three that testify, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood;
And he was clothed with a garment dipped in blood; and his name is called The Word of God.
Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Perfection of
For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
And the "WORD became flesh, and tabernacled among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and of truth.
Then Pilate came out again, and said to them: Behold, I bring him out to you, that you may know that I find no fault in him.
and, having been made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation to all that obey him,
For the law makes men high priests, who have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was after the law, makes the Son, who is perfected forever.
Christ » Sufferings of » Temptation of
Then was Jesus led up by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil.
For, inasmuch as he himself has suffered in being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
and was there forty days, to be tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days; and when they were ended, he was afterward hungry.
You are they that have continued with me in my trials;
For we have not a high priest that can not sympathize with our infirmities; but he was tempted in all things like ourselves, yet without sin.
Christ » Guest, a » Honoured
And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.
And many spread their mantles in the road, and others cut branches from the trees, and spread them in the road.
And they brought him to Jesus, and threw their mantles upon the colt, and set Jesus on him.
took branches of palm-trees, and went out to meet him, and cried: Hosanna, blessed is the king of Israel that comes in the name of the Lord.
And every creature that is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are on the sea, even all that are in them, I heard saying: To him that sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, be blessing and honor and glory and strength from age to age.
Christ » Humanity of Christ » General references to
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
THE book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
and being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient even to death, the death, indeed, of the cross.
But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law,
Christ » Omnipotence of » Oneness with the father
And I am no longer in the world; but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep in thy name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are one.
but if I do, though you believe not me, believe the works, that you may know and believe that the Father is in me, and I in him.
Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words that I speak to you, I speak not of myself. The Father who dwells in me, he does the works.
I and my Father are one.
And the glory which thou gavest me, I have given them, that they may be one, as we are one;
Christ » Humanity of » General references to
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
THE book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
and being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient even to death, the death, indeed, of the cross.
But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law,
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Evil spirits confess his divinity
And behold, they cried out, saying: What have we to do with thee, Jesus, Son of God? Hast thou come hither to torment us before the time?
saying: Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Nazarene? Hast thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.
And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried out, saying: Thou art the Son of God.
Demons also came out of many, crying out and saying: Thou art the Christ, the Son of God. And he rebuked them, and did not permit them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.
But the evil spirit answered and said: Jesus I acknowledge, and Paul I know; but who are you?
Christ » Sake, for his » death
For to you it is given in behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but, also, to suffer for him,
For we who live are continually delivered up to death for Jesus sake, that the life also of Jesus may be made manifest in our mortal flesh.
For this reason, I take pleasure in infirmities, in outrages, in necessities, in persecutions, in straits, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
Christ » Denial of » Devils confess
And behold, they cried out, saying: What have we to do with thee, Jesus, Son of God? Hast thou come hither to torment us before the time?
saying: Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Nazarene? Hast thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.
And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried out, saying: Thou art the Son of God.
Demons also came out of many, crying out and saying: Thou art the Christ, the Son of God. And he rebuked them, and did not permit them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.
But the evil spirit answered and said: Jesus I acknowledge, and Paul I know; but who are you?
Christ » Glorified » Described by the revelator
And I saw, and behold, a white cloud, and on the cloud sat one like the Son of man, who had on his head a crown of gold, and in his hand a sharp sickle.
and in the midst of the seven candlesticks, one like the Son of man, clothed in a robe reaching to his feet, and girded about the breast with a golden girdle. His head and his hair were white as white wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire; and his feet were like fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace: and his voice was like the voice of many waters. read more.
And he had in his right hand seven stars; and out of his mouth went a sharp, two-edged sword: arid his face was as the sun when it shines in its strength.
And he had in his right hand seven stars; and out of his mouth went a sharp, two-edged sword: arid his face was as the sun when it shines in its strength.
And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he that sat on him was called faithful and true, and in righteousness does he judge, and make war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on his head were many diadems; and he had a name written which no one knew, but he himself.
Christ » Received » Receiving Christ
But as many as received him, to them he gave the privilege of be coming the children of God, even to those who believe on his name;
Whoever will receive one of such children on my account, receives me; and whoever will receive me, receives not me, but him that sent me.
He that receives you, receives me: and he that receives me, receives him that sent me.
And it came to pass, when Jesus returned, that the multitude received him gladly; for they were all waiting for him.
And he made haste and came down, and received him joyfully.
Christ » Prescience of » General references to
After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, said: I thirst.
Now before the feast of the passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come that he must go out of this world to his Father; and having loved his own that were in the world, he loved them to the end.
But there are some among you who believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who he was that would betray him.
For he knew who would deliver him up; for this reason he said, You are not all clean.
Then Jesus, knowing all things that were coming upon him, went forth, and said to them: Whom do you seek?
Christ » His foreknowledge » General references to
After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, said: I thirst.
Now before the feast of the passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come that he must go out of this world to his Father; and having loved his own that were in the world, he loved them to the end.
But there are some among you who believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who he was that would betray him.
For he knew who would deliver him up; for this reason he said, You are not all clean.
Then Jesus, knowing all things that were coming upon him, went forth, and said to them: Whom do you seek?
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Divisions caused by
Do you think that I have come to give peace in the earth? I toll you, No; but rather dissension.
And there was much murmuring among the multitudes concerning him. Some said: He is a good man. Others said: No; but he deceives the multitude.
So there was a division among the multitude because of him.
Then some of the Pharisees said: This man is not from God, for he keeps not the sabbath. Others said: How can a man that is a sinner do such signs? And there was a division among them?
Again, therefore, there was a division among the Jews, on account of these words.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Attractive
And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself.
And when he had come down from the mountain, many multitudes followed him.
And when he saw Jesus at a distance, he ran and did him homage;
And when Jesus had again gone over in the ship to the opposite side, a great multitude came together to him; and he was near the sea.
And it came to pass, that, on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.
Christ » Opinions concerning » Divided, concerning Christ as his work
Do you think that I have come to give peace in the earth? I toll you, No; but rather dissension.
And there was much murmuring among the multitudes concerning him. Some said: He is a good man. Others said: No; but he deceives the multitude.
So there was a division among the multitude because of him.
Then some of the Pharisees said: This man is not from God, for he keeps not the sabbath. Others said: How can a man that is a sinner do such signs? And there was a division among them?
Again, therefore, there was a division among the Jews, on account of these words.
Christ » Touched by others » Tried by his enemies
And the Pharisees came to him, and that they might tempt him, asked him the question: Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife?
This they said to tempt him, that they might bring an accusation against him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground.
And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up to tempt him, and said: Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
And others, that they might tempt him, asked of him a sign from heaven.
But he perceived their cunning, and said to them: Why do you tempt me?
Christ » Touched by others » Brought healing to those who touched him
And behold, a woman that had been diseased with an issue of blood for twelve years, came behind him, and touched the fringe of his mantle. For she said within herself: If I may only touch his mantle, I shall be saved. But Jesus turned, and saw her, and said: Daughter, be of good courage; your faith has saved you. And the woman was saved from that hour.
For he cured many, so that as many as had diseases rushed upon him, that they might touch him.
And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret. And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all the neighboring country, and brought to him all that were sick; and besought him that they might only touch the fringe of his mantle; and as many as touched were perfectly saved.
And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for power went forth from him, and healed them all.
Christ » Fellowship with » Foreknowledge of
After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, said: I thirst.
Now before the feast of the passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come that he must go out of this world to his Father; and having loved his own that were in the world, he loved them to the end.
But there are some among you who believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who he was that would betray him.
For he knew who would deliver him up; for this reason he said, You are not all clean.
Then Jesus, knowing all things that were coming upon him, went forth, and said to them: Whom do you seek?
Christ » Saviour » Servant
even as the Son of man came, not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
For which is greater, he that reclines at table, or he that serves? Is not he that reclines at table? But I am among you as one that serves.
arose from supper, and laid aside his garments, and taking a towel, he girded himself. Then he poured water into a basin, and began to wash his disciples feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded.
but he divested himself by taking the form of a servant, and being made in the likeness of men:
Christ » Sought » Examples of men seeking Christ
These then came to Philip, who was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying: Sir, we wish to see Jesus.
And when they had found him, they said to him: All are seeking for thee.
And when it was day, he went out and departed into a desert place; and the multitudes sought for him, and came to him and endeavored to detain him, that he should not go away from them.
And he sought to see Jesus, who he was, and was not able on account of the multitude, because he was of small stature.
when, therefore, the multitude saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they also entered the ships, and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus.
Christ » Sin-bearer » Bore the sins of many
so the Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and to those who look for him he will appear the second time, without a sin-offering, in order to salvation.
He himself bore our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness. By his stripes you were healed.
And you know that he was manifested, that he might take away our sins; and in him there is no sin.
Christ » For other titles relating to his divinity special marks of divinity » His authority
for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying: All authority in heaven and on earth is given to me.
And all were amazed, so that they questioned one another, saying: What means this? What new teaching is this, that with authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him?
and he has given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Authority of
for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying: All authority in heaven and on earth is given to me.
And all were amazed, so that they questioned one another, saying: What means this? What new teaching is this, that with authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him?
and he has given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.
Christ » Opinions concerning » Our righteousness
and be found in him, not having my own righteousness which was by law, but the righteousness which is by faith in Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith,
But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who has become to us, from God, wisdom and righteousness and sanctification and redemption;
For Christ is the end of the law for justification, to every one that believes.
Christ » Fellowship with » Friendship of
There was reclining on the bosom of Jesus, one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Now, Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
Jesus wept. Then said the Jews: See how he loved him!
I no longer call you servants, because the servant knows not what his master does. But I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard from my Father, I have made known to you.
Christ » Fellowship with » Friends of
There was reclining on the bosom of Jesus, one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Now, Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
Jesus wept. Then said the Jews: See how he loved him!
I no longer call you servants, because the servant knows not what his master does. But I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard from my Father, I have made known to you.
Christ » Mediator » Mind of
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus,
For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
Since, then, Christ has suffered for us in the flesh, do you also arm yourselves with the same determination; for he that has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
Christ » Private devotions of Christ » Public prayers of Christ
At that time Jesus answered and said: I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and of earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes.
And it came to pass, while all the people were being immersed, that Jesus also was immersed; and as he was praying, the heaven was opened,
Jesus spoke these words, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said: Father, the hour has come: glorify thy Son, that thy Son may also glorify thee;
Then they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted -up his eyes and said: Father, I thank thee, that thou hast heard me.
Christ » Vine name applied to » Wisdom of
Christ » Touched by others » Transfigured
And this voice, which came from heaven, we heard when we were with him in the holy mount;
and he was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his clothing was white as the light.
And after six days, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up alone into a high mountain apart; and he was transfigured before them;
And as he prayed, the appearance of his face was changed, and his raiment became white and glittering.
Christ » Reproves » Some infallible proofs of
To whom, after he had suffered, he also showed himself alive, by many indubitable proofs; appearing to them for forty days, and speaking of the things that pertain to the kingdom of God.
And they went and made the sepulcher safe, by placing a seal upon the stone, and setting the guard.
And having said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced, when they saw the Lord.
See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself; handle me and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones, as you see me have.
Christ » Sufferings of » Teaching of
Whoever transgresses, and abides not in the teaching of the Christ, has not God: he that abides in the teaching of the Christ, has both the Father and the Son.
And it came to pass when Jesus had ended these words, that the multitudes were astonished at his teaching:
And he taught them many things in parables, and said to them in his teaching:
Then Jesus answered and said: My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me.
Christ » Disciples of » Names of
And when they had come in, they went up into an upper room, in which dwelt Peter and James, and John and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphasus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.
Now these are the names of the twelve apostles: the first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;
Simon, whom he also named Peter, and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,
And Simon he surnamed Peter;
Christ » Miracles of » Feeding the five thousand
And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, and said: This is a desert place, and the hour is now past; send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves food.
And he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looked up to heaven, and blessed; and he broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples to place before them. And he divided the two fishes among them all.
And the day began to decline; and the twelve came and said to him: Send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and the country round about, and lodge, and find food; for we are here in a desert place.
Then Jesus, lifting up his eyes, and seeing that a great multitude was coming to him, said to Philip: Whence shall we buy bread that these may eat?
Christ » Omnipotence of » Omniscience of
But Jesus did not trust himself to them, because he knew all men,
Now we know that thou knowest all things, and hast no need that any one should ask thee. By this we believe that thou hast come forth from God.
He said to him a third time: Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me? Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, Do you love me? And he said to him: Lord, thou knowest all things, thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus said to him: Feed my sheep.
and praying, they said: Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all, make known which of these two thou hast chosen,
Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Intrusion upon
And he arose and departed thence to the borders of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered a house, and desired that no one should know it; but he could not escape notice.
And Simon, and those who were with him, followed after him.
and the multitude came together again, so that they were not able even to eat bread.
And many saw them departing, and recognized him; and they ran thither on foot from all the cities, and went before them, and came together to him.
Christ » Compassion of » For the multitude
And when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were troubled and scattered as sheep that had no shepherd.
And when Jesus came out, he saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion for them, and cured their sick.
Then Jesus called his disciples to him, and said: I have compassion on the multitude, because they have been with me now three days, and have nothing to eat. And I am not willing to send them away fasting, lest they faint on the road.
Christ » Priesthood of » Exaltation
Now concerning the things that have been spoken, the principal point is this: We have such a high priest, who has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;
But Christ, having come a high priest of the good things to come, through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, (that is, not of this building,)
and having a great high, priest over the house of God,
Christ » Divinity » Liberator
For the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus has freed me from the law of sin, and of death.
Stand firm, therefore, in the freedom with which Christ has made us free, and be not held fast again in the yoke of bondage.
And he was casting out a demon, and it was dumb; and it came to pass, when the demon had gone out, that the dumb man spoke: and the multitudes wondered.
Christ » Sake, for his » Loss of reputation
For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your servants, for Jesus sake.
We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are honored, but we are despised.
Christ » Humility of » Immanuel
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bear a son, and his name shall be called Immanuel, which, when translated, is, God with us.
Christ » Reproves » Reviled
And they that passed by reviled him, shaking their heads,
Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross, that we may see and believe. Those also who were crucified with him, reproached him.
And one of the evil-doers that were hanged reviled him, saying: If you are the Christ, save yourself and us.
Christ » Miracles of » Walking on the sea
And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea.
But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a specter, and cried out;
Then, having rowed about twenty-five or thirty furlongs, they saw Jesus walking on the sea, and coming near the ship; and they were afraid.
Christ » Miracles of » Lunatic child
And it came to pass, that, on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.
And when they had come to the multitude, there came to him a man who knelt to him,
And the spirit cried out, and threw him into strong convulsions, and came out of him; and he was like one dead, so that many said: He is dead.
Christ » Christ's Dominion » Over nature
And all were amazed, so that they questioned one another, saying: What means this? What new teaching is this, that with authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him?
But the men were astonished, and said: What man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!
The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into his hand.
Christ » Miracles of » Peter's mother-in-law healed
And when Jesus had come into Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law lying, and ill of a fever.
And he went to her, and took her by the hand, and raised her up, and the fever left her instantly; and she ministered to them.
And he arose and went out of the synagogue into the house of Simon. And Simon's mother-in-law was confined with a violent fever: and they besought him in her behalf.
Christ » Miracles of » Raising of jairus' daughter
While he was speaking these things to them, behold, a certain ruler came and did him homage, saying: My daughter is already dead; but come, lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.
And the maiden immediately arose and walked, for she was twelve years old. And they were greatly astonished.
And, behold, there came a man, whose name was Jairus; and he was a ruler of the synagogue; and he fell down at the feet of Jesus, and besought him to come into his house;
Christ » Miracles of » Tempest stilled
And he said to them: Why are you fearful, you of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea: and there was a great calm.
And they came to him, and awoke him, saying: Master, master, we perish. But he arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water, and they ceased, and there was a calm.
And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea: Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
Christ » Miracles of » Issue of blood
And behold, a woman that had been diseased with an issue of blood for twelve years, came behind him, and touched the fringe of his mantle.
And a certain woman who had had an issue of blood for twelve years,
And a woman that had been afflicted with an issue of blood for twelve years, who had spent her whole living upon physicians, and could be cured by no one,
Christ » Glory of » Possessed before the foundation of the world
For this man is counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who has builded the house, has more honor than the house.
Father, I wish that they also, whom thou hast given me, may be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me; for thou didst love me before the foundation of the world.
And now, Father, glorify me with thyself, with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.
Christ » Reproves » Of Christ announced by angels
He is not here; for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
But he said to them: Be not frightened; you seek Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here: see the place where they laid him.
He is not here, but he has risen; remember that he spoke to you while he was yet in Galilee,
Christ » Rejected » The people of nazareth
Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses and Judah and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us? And they found in him cause for offense.
And all that were in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with anger, and arose, and drove him out of the city, and brought him to the brow of the hill on which their city was built, that they might throw him down headlong.
But first he must suffer many things, and be rejected by this generation.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Baptized
And it came to pass, while all the people were being immersed, that Jesus also was immersed; and as he was praying, the heaven was opened,
Then came Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be immersed by him.
And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was immersed by John in the Jordan.
Christ » Vine name applied to » Recognized by believers
And when he puts his own sheep out, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him; for they know his voice.
my sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold; those, also, must I bring, and they will hear my voice: and there shall be one flock, one shepherd.
Christ » Miracles of » Demoniacs of gadara
And when he had come to the opposite side, into the country of the Gadarenes, there met him two men, coming out of the tombs, possessed with demons, very fierce, so that no one could pass that way.
And they came to the opposite side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
And they sailed to the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite to Galilee.
Christ » Miracles of » Cleansing the leper
And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying: I will; be clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
And Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched forth his hand, and touched him, and said to him: I will; be clean.
And stretching out his hand, he touched him, and said: I will; be clean. And immediately his leprosy departed from him.
Christ » Miracles of » Withered hand
And behold, a man was there that had a withered hand. And they asked him, saying: Is it lawful to cure on the Sabbath-days? that they might accuse him.
And again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there who had a withered hand.
And it came to pass, on another sabbath, that he entered the synagogue and taught; and a man was there, whose right hand was withered.
Christ » Grace of » Sufficient for all human needs
and he said to me: My grace is sufficient for you; for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly, therefore, will I boast in my infirmities, that the power of the Christ may abide upon me.
But grace has been given to each one of us, according to the measure of the gift of the Christ.
Christ » Touched by others » Truth, the
Jesus said to him: I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through me.
Then Pilate said to him: You are a king, then? Jesus answered; You say that I am a king. For this purpose was I born, and for this purpose I came into the world, that I might testify to the truth. Every one that is of the truth, hears my voice.
And the "WORD became flesh, and tabernacled among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and of truth.
Christ » Miracles of » Paralytic
And behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed. And Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the palsied man: Son, be of good courage; your sins are forgiven you.
And they came to him, bringing a paralytic, who was carried by four men.
And behold, men brought, on a bed, a man who was a paralytic. And they sought how they might bring him in, and lay him before him.
Christ » Rejected » The jewish nation
He that rejects me, and receives not my words, has that which judges him: the word which I have spoken, that shall judge him in the last day.
He came to his own country, and his own people received him not.
I have come in my Father's name, and you receive me not; if another should come in his own name, him you would receive.
Christ » Appearing to his disciples other references to cures by » Also
And when Jesus came out, he saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion for them, and cured their sick.
And Jesus departed thence, and came near the sea of Galilee, and went up into the mountain, and sat there. And many multitudes came to him, having with them the lame, the blind, the deaf, the maimed, and many others; and laid them at the feet of Jesus, and he cured them; so that the multitudes were astonished, when they saw the dumb speaking, the maimed whole, the lame walking, and the blind seeing; and they glorified the God of Israel.
Christ » Salvation through » His blood avails
much more, then, since we are now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from the wrath through him.
for God has not appointed us to wrath, but to the obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Christ » Grace of » The source of power
Do you, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus;
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with all the saints.
Christ » Jesus Christ, Love Of » Sacrificial
I have been crucified with Christ, yet I live; no longer I, but Christ lives in me. And the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
and walk in love, as the Christ also loved us, and gave him self for us as an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet odor.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To paul at his conversion
He answered: "Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said: I am Jesus, whom you persecute.
Last of all, he was seen by me also, as one untimely born.
Christ » Shepherd general references to » Crowing the faithful
And when the chief shepherd shall appear, you shall receive the crown of glory that fades not away.
For the Lamb that is in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and will lead them to living fountains of water: and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
Christ » Glory of » Shared by his believers
Jesus said to them: Verily I say to you, That, in the restoration, when the Son of man shall sit on his glorious throne, you also who have followed me shall sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven; and then shall all the tribes of the land mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
Christ » Touch of secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The reassuring touch
And Jesus came and touched them, and said: Arise and be not afraid.
Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes; and their eyes immediately received sight, and they followed him.
Christ » Conqueror of death » Three times he entered the realms of death, and rescued victims
And he went and touched the bier; and those who were carrying it, stood still. And he said: Young man, I say to you, Arise. And he that had been dead, sat up and began to speak; and he gave him to his mother.
And when he had said these things, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that had been dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave-clothes; and his face was bound around with a handkerchief. Jesus said to them: Loose him, and let him go.
Christ » Rejected » The gergesenes
Jesus said to them: Did you never read in the Scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner?
And, behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus. And when they saw him, they besought him to depart out of their borders.
Christ » Reproves » To those who criticised mary
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten; be zealous, therefore, and repent.
Then Jesus said: Let her alone; she has kept this for the day of my burial.
Christ » Life, the » Death abolished
but is now made manifest by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has deprived death of its power, and brought life and incorruptibility to light through the gospel;
(the life also was manifested, and we have seen, and do testify, and declare to you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested to us;)
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Divine
He that loves me not, keeps not my words; and the word which you hear is not mine, but the Father's who sent me.
If any one teaches other things, and does not assent to the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the teaching which is according to godliness,
Christ » Priesthood of » Human as well as divine
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the apostle and high priest of our confession, Christ Jesus,
"Wherefore, it behooved him to be made like his brethren in all things, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, in order to make expiation for the sins of the people.
Christ » Christ's Dominion » Eternal
Christ » Miracles of » Blind men
And they came to Jericho: and as he was going out of Jericho, with his disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timseus, was sitting on the roadside, begging.
And as Jesus was departing thence, two blind men followed him, crying out and saying: Son of David, have mercy on us.
And behold, two blind men, sitting by the road, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying: Have mercy on us, Lord, son of David.
Christ » Miracles of » Demoniac
Then was brought to him a demoniac, blind and dumb: and he cured him, so that the blind and dumb man both spoke and saw.
And as they were going out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a demon.
And he was casting out a demon, and it was dumb; and it came to pass, when the demon had gone out, that the dumb man spoke: and the multitudes wondered.
Christ » Silent of Christ » Before pilate
And he gave him answer to not one word, so that the governor was greatly astonished.
And the chief priests accused him of many things.
Christ » Silent of Christ » Foretold
Christ » Miracles of » Daughter of syrophenician
For a woman, whose little daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet;
And behold, a woman of Chanaan came out from those borders, and cried to him, saying: Have mercy on me, Lord, son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a demon.
Christ » Miracles of » Feeding the four thousand
Then Jesus called his disciples to him, and said: I have compassion on the multitude, because they have been with me now three days, and have nothing to eat. And I am not willing to send them away fasting, lest they faint on the road.
And they ate, and were satisfied; and they took up what remained of the broken pieces, seven baskets.
Christ » Indwelling » Demonstrates to the world Christ's mission
I in them, and thou ID me, that they may be made perfect in one, that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
But if Christ is in you, the body is dead, on account of sin, but the Spirit is life, on ac count of righteousness.
Christ » Power of » Demonstrated by his resurrection
but declared to be the Son of God with power, according to his holy spiritual nature, by his resurrection from the dead,
who, being the effulgence of his glory and the exact representation of his essence, and upholding all things by his own powerful word, when he had by himself made expiation for our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
Christ » Nazarene » Nazarene
For we have found this man a pest and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.
and came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth, that the word might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets: He shall be called a Nazarene.
Christ » Names of » God
And Thomas answered and said to him: My Lord and my God.
Christ » Touch of secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The touch upon childhood
And they brought little children to him, that he might touch them: but his disciples rebuked those who brought them.
And he took them in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.
Christ » Conqueror of death » Will completely destroy death at last
for he must reign till he has put all enemies under his feet. The last enemy, Death, shall be destroyed.
Christ » Conqueror of death » Foretold by the prophets
because thou wilt not leave my soul in hades, nor suffer thy Holy One to see corruption.
Christ » Names of » Messiah
One of the two that heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter.
Christ » Reproves » To the disciples powerless to heal the demoniac
And he said to them: inconsiderate, and slow of heart to believe all things that the prophets have spoken!
And Jesus answering, said: unbelieving and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you! Bring your son hither.
Christ » Compassion of » For the bereaved
And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said to her: Weep not.
Jesus wept.
Christ » Miracles of » Centurion's servant
And when he entered Capernaum, there came to him a centurion, beseeching him,
And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick, and about to die.
Christ » Miracles of » His resurrection
He is not here, but he has risen; remember that he spoke to you while he was yet in Galilee,
No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it again. This commandment I have received from my Father.
Christ » Names of » Prophet
And he said to them: What things? They said to him: The things concerning Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and in word before God and all the people;
For Moses said to the fathers, A prophet like me shall the Lord your God raise up for you from among your brethren; him shall you hear in all things that he shall say to you.
Christ » Defamed » Accused of being possessed with devils
And many of them said: He has a demon, and is mad; why do you hear him?
The multitude answered and said: You have a demon: who seeks to kill you?
Christ » Touch of secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The liberating touch
And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue;
And immediately his ears were opened, and the band of his tongue was loosed, and he spoke plainly.
Christ » Salvation through » Only through Christ
and he has raised up for us, in the house of David his servant, a horn of salvation,
for my eyes have seen thy salvation,
Christ » Miracles of » Demoniac in the synagogue
And the unclean spirit threw him into convulsions, and cried with a loud voice, and came out of him.
And Jesus rebuked him, saying: Be silent, and come out of him. And the demon threw him into the midst, and came out of him, and hurt him not.
Christ » Precious » The fairest among ten thousand
Christ » Grace of » Exhibited in childhood
And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
for the law was given through Moses, but the grace and the truth came through Jesus Christ.
Christ » Names of » Rose of sharon
Christ » Life, the » Radiant life
In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
For as the Father has life in himself, so has he given to the Son also to have life in himself;
Christ » Names of » Adam
So, also, it is written: The first man Adam became a living soul, the last Adam a life-giving spirit.
Christ » Jesus Christ, Love Of » Constraining
For the love of Christ constrains us, because we have this judgment that if one died for all, then have all died:
Christ » Indispensable absolutely indispensable » The only foundation
For other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which, is Jesus Christ.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To five hundred brethren
after that, he was seen by more than five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain till this day; but some have fallen asleep.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To james
After that, he was seen by James, then by all the apostles.
Christ » Conqueror of death » Submitted to the stroke of death for our sins
and that he was buried; and that he rose again the third day, according to the scriptures;
Christ » Abiding in » New life
So, then, if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
Christ » Precious » The only foundation
For other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which, is Jesus Christ.
Christ » Cross of » Preached
For Christ sent me not to immerse, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of speech, lest the cross of the Christ should be deprived of its power.
Christ » Names of » Rock
and. did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was the Christ.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection
and that he was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve;
Christ » Fellowship with » Believers called to
God is faithful, by whom you have been called into the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Christ » Indwelling » Obtained by faith
that Christ may dwell in your hearts through the faith; that, being rooted and founded in love, you may be fully able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and depth and hight, and to know the love of the Christ that passes our knowledge, that you may be filled with aft the fullness of God.
Christ » Grace of » Manifested in self-sacrifice
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet, for your sakes, he became poor, that you, through his poverty, might become rich.
Christ » Grace of » Bestowed upon sinful men
And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me power, because he counted me faithful, and put me into the ministry; me, I say, who before was a reviler and a persecutor and an overbearing man. But I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief:
Christ » Names of » Image of God
whose unbelieving minds the god of this age has darkened, so that the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should not shine to them.
Christ » Names of » Root of david
I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify these things to you for the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright, morning star.
Christ » Names of » Morning star
I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify these things to you for the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright, morning star.
Christ » Silent of Christ » Before the high priest
And the chief priest arose, and said to him: Do you make no answer? What do these testify against you? But Jesus remained silent. And the chief priest answered and said to him: I adjure you, by the living God, that you tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God?
Christ » Cross of » Enemies of
For many walk, of whom I often said to you, and now say even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of the Christ,
Christ » Feet, at his » A reverent worshipper
And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead; and he laid his right hand upon me, saying: Fear not, I am the First and the Last,
Christ » Touch of secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The illuminating touch
Then he touched their eyes, and said: According to your faith, be it to you. And their eyes were opened; and Jesus strictly charged them, saying: See that no one know it,
Christ » Fellowship with » Spiritual receptivity the condition of
Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any one hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Christ » Names of » Beginning of the creation of God
And to the angel of the church in Laodicea, write: These things says the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
Christ » Names of » Amen
And to the angel of the church in Laodicea, write: These things says the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
Christ » Vine name applied to » Entreating entrance at the heart's door
Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any one hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Christ » Vine name applied to » Mighty
and his feet were like fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace: and his voice was like the voice of many waters.
Christ » Conqueror of death » Carries the keys of the grave in his girdle
and I am he that lives; and I was dead, and be hold, I am alive from age to age: and I have the keys of hades and of death.
Christ » Priesthood of » Sympathetic
Seeing, then, that we have a great high priest, who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest that can not sympathize with our infirmities; but he was tempted in all things like ourselves, yet without sin.
Christ » Abiding in » Robe of righteousness
and be found in him, not having my own righteousness which was by law, but the righteousness which is by faith in Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith,
Christ » Indwelling » A glorious mystery
to whom God would make known what is the glorious riches of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory,
Christ » Indwelling » Possible to all
Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any one hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Christ » Precious » Paul's estimate of
Yes, verily, I also count all things to be loss, for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, on account of whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them to be refuse, that I may gain Christ,
Christ » Cross of » Old testament ordinances abolished by
having blotted out the handwriting in ordinances which was against us, which was opposed to us, he also took it out of the way, driving a nail through it by means of his cross;
Christ » Glory of » Ascribed by the heavenly host
And they said, with a loud voice: Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing.
Christ » Names of » First and last
And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead; and he laid his right hand upon me, saying: Fear not, I am the First and the Last,
Christ » Cross of » Peace made by
and by him to reconcile all things to himself, having made peace by the blood of his cross; by him, I say, whether things on earth or things in heaven.
Christ » Names of » Lamb
And all that dwell upon the earth will worship him, those whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb that was slain from the foundation of the world.
Christ » Names of » King of kings
which, in his own times, he will show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
Christ » Names of » Lord of lords
which, in his own times, he will show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
Christ » Christ's Dominion » Over the church
and subjected all things under his feet, and made him head over all things for the church,
Christ » Names of » Head of the church
and subjected all things under his feet, and made him head over all things for the church,
Christ » Inseparable believers constantly » No power can dissever
For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor hight, nor depth, nor any other creature, will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. SECTION THIRD. God's Dealings with Israel as a People,
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Access to God
I know your works: behold, I have set before you an open door that no one is able to shut, because you have a little strength, and have kept my word, and have not denied my name.
Christ » Christ's Dominion » Universal
Christ » Indwelling » The old life dies that the new may live
I have been crucified with Christ, yet I live; no longer I, but Christ lives in me. And the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Christ » Cross of » Reconciliation through
and that he might reconcile both, in one body, to God, through the cross, having by it put to death the cause of enmity;
Christ » Names of » King of the ages
Now to the King of the ages, the incorruptible, invisible, only wise God, be honor and glory from age to age. Amen.)
Christ » Names of » Faithful witness
and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first born from the dead, and the Prince of the kings of the earth. To him that loves us, and that has washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Christ » Names of » Prince of kings
and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first born from the dead, and the Prince of the kings of the earth. To him that loves us, and that has washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Christ » Names of » First begotten
and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first born from the dead, and the Prince of the kings of the earth. To him that loves us, and that has washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Christ » Cross of » Gloried in
But may I never boast save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
Christ » Names of » The Almighty
I am the Alpha and the Omega, says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.
Christ » Feet, at his » Unfortunate sufferers
And many multitudes came to him, having with them the lame, the blind, the deaf, the maimed, and many others; and laid them at the feet of Jesus, and he cured them;
Christ » Private devotions of Christ » In the garden of gethsemane
And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and kneeled down, and prayed, saying: Father, if thou art willing that this cup should pass from me yet, not my will, but thine be done.
Christ » Fellowship with » Found in spiritual assemblies
For where there are two or three that have come together for my sake, there I am in the midst of them.
Christ » Gifts of » Keys of the kingdom
And I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you shall bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you shall loose on earth, shall be loosed in heaven.
Christ » Gifts of » Rest
Come to me, all you that are weary, and heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » He must go to jerusalem to suffer
From that time Jesus began to tell his disciples plainly, that he must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders, and the chief priests, and the scribes, and be put to death, and be raised again the third day.
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Sorrow
And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be in deep distress and anguish of soul.
Christ » Inseparable believers constantly » Accompanied by his presence
teaching them to observe all things whatever I have commanded you: and lo; I am with you all the days, even to the end of the age.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To eleven disciples in galilee
And when they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted.
Christ » Shepherd general references to » Risen
Now may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the eternal covenant,
Christ » Words of characteristics of » The abiding comforter
If you love me, keep my commandments; and I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Paraclete, that he may dwell with you forever;
Christ » His farewell prayer joh 17 » Before the agony of the cross
And he went forward a little, and fell on his face in prayer, saying: My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not as I will, but as thou willest.
Christ » Confessing, example of » Peter
Simon Peter answered and said: Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Christ » Conqueror of death » Defied death to hold him
For this reason, my Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it again. This commandment I have received from my Father.
Christ » Commendation by » The syrophenician woman
Then Jesus answered and said to her: woman, great is your faith; be it to you as you desire. And her daughter was restored to health from that hour.
Christ » Faith in, great » The syrophenician woman
Then Jesus answered and said to her: woman, great is your faith; be it to you as you desire. And her daughter was restored to health from that hour.
Christ » Faith in, great » The diseased
and besought him that they might only touch the fringe of his mantle; and as many as touched were perfectly saved.
Christ » Sake, for his » Renunciation of worldly treasures
And every one that has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive a hundred fold, and shall inherit eternal life. But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.
Christ » Compassion of » For the unfortunate
Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes; and their eyes immediately received sight, and they followed him.
Christ » Compassion of » For jerusalem
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets and stonest those who are sent to thee, how often have I desired to gather thy children together, as a bird gathers her young under her wings, and you refused.
Christ » Sake, for his » Loss of life
He that finds his life shall lose it; and he that loses his life for my sake, shall find it.
Christ » Sake, for his » Hatred
And you will be hated by all men on my account: but he that endures to the end shall be saved.
Christ » Miracles of » Cursing the fig tree
and seeing a fig-tree on the road, he went to it, and found nothing on it but leaves; and he said to it: Let no fruit grow on you henceforth forever. And the fig-tree immediately withered.
Christ » Miracles of » Tribute money
And when they had come into Capernaum, those who collected the didrachma came to Peter, and said: Does not your teacher pay the didrachma?
Christ » Spirit of » Burden-bearing
Bear with the weaknesses of one another, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Christ » Spirit of » Meek and lowly
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls.
Christ » Spirit of » Loving
and walk in love, as the Christ also loved us, and gave him self for us as an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet odor.
Christ » Precious » A jewel beyond compare
When he finds one pearl of great value, he goes and sells all that he has, and buys it.
Christ » Glory of » Manifested at his second coming
For the Son of man will come in the glory of his Father, with his angels; and then he will reward every one according to his deeds.
Christ » Names of » Jesus of nazareth
And the multitude said: This is Jesus the prophet, that is from Nazareth of Galilee.
Christ » Names of » Beloved son
Be hold, my servant whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul delights. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he shall declare law to the Gentiles.
Christ » Names of » Mediator
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
Christ » Power of » Infinite
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying: All authority in heaven and on earth is given to me.
Christ » Names of » King
Christ » Defamed » Accused of gluttony and intemperance
The Son of man has come eating and drinking, and they say: Behold, a glutton, and a drinker of wine, a friend of publicans and sinners. Yet wisdom is vindicated by her children.
Christ » Defamed » Accused of blasphemy
Then the chief priest rent his clothes, and said: He has spoken impiously; what further need have we of witnesses? See now, you have heard his impious words:
Christ » Feet, at his » An afflicted father
And behold, there came one of the rulers of the synagogue, named Jairus; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, and besought him earnestly, saying: My little daughter is at the point of death; come, lay thy hands on her, that she may be saved, and she will live.
Christ » Feet, at his » A sinful woman
And, behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she knew that he reclined at table in the house of the Pharisee, brought an alabaster box of ointment, and stood behind at his feet, weeping; and she began to wash his feet with her tears; and she wiped them with the hair of her head, and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment.
Christ » Touch of secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The quieting touch
And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose and ministered to him.
Christ » Private devotions of Christ » Solitary communion
But his fame went abroad the more; and many multitudes came together to hear, and to be cured by him of their infirmities. And he withdrew to the deserts and prayed.
Christ » Private devotions of Christ » Evening prayer
And when he had sent them away, he went into the mountain to pray. And when evening came, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone upon the land.
Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Salvation through
Wherefore, he is able also to save through all time those who come to God by him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For sinners
Christ » Indispensable absolutely indispensable » The only source of truth
Then Jesus said to the twelve: Will you also go away? Simon Peter answered him: Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life;
Christ » Indispensable absolutely indispensable » The only intercessor
Christ » Indispensable absolutely indispensable » The only remedy
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up; that whoever believes on him may not perish, but have eternal life.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To the other women
And as they were going to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying: Hail! And they came and laid hold of his feet, and worshiped him.
Christ » Shepherd general references to » Welcoming the wanderers
For you were like sheep that had gone astray; but now you have returned to the shepherd and bishop of your souls.
Christ » Shepherd general references to » Providing
Christ » Shepherd general references to » Tender
Christ » Conqueror of death » Will call all men from death's domain
Be not astonished at this; for the hour is coming in which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth; those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.
Christ » Salvation through » At his coming
so the Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and to those who look for him he will appear the second time, without a sin-offering, in order to salvation.
Christ » Faith in, great » The centurion
And when Jesus heard it, he was filled with admiration, and said to those who followed him: Verily I say to you, not even in Israel have I found so great faith.
Christ » Faith in, great » The blind man
And when he had entered the house, the blind men came to him. And Jesus said to them: Do you believe that I am able to do this? They said to him, Yes, Lord.
Christ » Faith in, great » The ruler
While he was speaking these things to them, behold, a certain ruler came and did him homage, saying: My daughter is already dead; but come, lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.
Christ » Sake, for his » Persecution
Blessed are you, when they shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say every evil thing against you, falsely, on my account.
Christ » Priesthood of » Eternal
whither a forerunner for us has gone, even Jesus, who is made a high priest forever after the order of Melchisedec.
Christ » Priesthood of » Sinless
For such a high priest is suited to us, who is holy, harm less, undefiled, separate from sinners, and exalted above the heavens;
Christ » Christ's Dominion » Over heavenly powers
who has gone into heaven, and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having become subject to him.
Christ » Miracles of » Lazarus raised
Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus, of Bethany, the village of Mary and Martha her sister. It was the Mary that anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. Therefore his sisters sent to him, saying: Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. read more.
But when Jesus heard it, he said: This sickness is not to death, but for the glory of God, that by it the Son of God may be glorified. Now, Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. When, therefore, he heard that he was sick, he still remained two days in the place where he was. Then after this, he said to his disciples: Let us go into Judea again. His disciples said to him: Rabbi, the Jews just now sought to stone thee, and art thou going thither again? Jesus answered: Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any one walks during the day,, he does not stumble, for he sees the light of this world. But if any one walks in the night, he stumbles, be cause there is no light in him. Thus spoke he; and after this he said to them: Our friend Lazarus sleeps; but I go that I may awake him out of sleep. Then his disciples said: Lord, if he sleeps, he will be saved. Jesus spoke of his death; but they thought that he spoke of taking rest in sleep. Therefore, Jesus then said to them plainly: Lazarus is dead. And I rejoice, on your account, that I was not there, in order that you may believe. But let us go to him. Then Thomas, who is called Didymus, said to his fellow-disciples: Let us also go, that we may die with him. Then when Jesus came, he found that he had already been four days in the tomb. Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off. And many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother. Then Martha, when she heard that Jesus was coming, went out to meet him; but Mary sat still in the house. Then Martha said to Jesus: Lord, if thou hadst been here my brother would not have died. But even now, I know that whatever thou wilt ask of God, God will give thee. Jesus said to her: Your brother shall rise again. Martha said to him: I know that he will rise, in the resurrection at the last day. Jesus said to her: I am the resurrection, and the life; he that believes on me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and he that lives and believes on me, shall never die. Do you believe this? She said to him: Yes, Lord; I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world. And when she had said this, she went away, and called Mary, her sister, secretly, saying: The Teacher has come, and calls for you. When she heard it, she rose quickly and came to him. Now Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was in the place where Martha met him. Then the Jews that were with her in the house, and were comforting her, seeing Mary rise and go out quickly, followed her, saying: She is going to the tomb to weep there. Then, when Mary came where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell at his feet, saying to him: Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother would not have died. Then, when Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews that came with her weeping also, he was greatly moved in spirit, and troubled; and he said: Where have you laid him? They said to him: Lord, come and see. Jesus wept. Then said the Jews: See how he loved him! And some of them said: Could not he, who opened the eyes of the blind man, have caused that even this man should not have died? Then Jesus, again greatly moved within himself, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone was laid against it. Jesus said: Take away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, said to him: Lord, the body is offensive; for he has been dead four days. Jesus said to her: Did I not tell you, that, if you would believe, you should see the glory of God? Then they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted -up his eyes and said: Father, I thank thee, that thou hast heard me. I know, in deed, that thou dost always hear me. But for the sake of the multitude who stand around me, I have said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me. And when he had said these things, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that had been dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave-clothes; and his face was bound around with a handkerchief. Jesus said to them: Loose him, and let him go.
But when Jesus heard it, he said: This sickness is not to death, but for the glory of God, that by it the Son of God may be glorified. Now, Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. When, therefore, he heard that he was sick, he still remained two days in the place where he was. Then after this, he said to his disciples: Let us go into Judea again. His disciples said to him: Rabbi, the Jews just now sought to stone thee, and art thou going thither again? Jesus answered: Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any one walks during the day,, he does not stumble, for he sees the light of this world. But if any one walks in the night, he stumbles, be cause there is no light in him. Thus spoke he; and after this he said to them: Our friend Lazarus sleeps; but I go that I may awake him out of sleep. Then his disciples said: Lord, if he sleeps, he will be saved. Jesus spoke of his death; but they thought that he spoke of taking rest in sleep. Therefore, Jesus then said to them plainly: Lazarus is dead. And I rejoice, on your account, that I was not there, in order that you may believe. But let us go to him. Then Thomas, who is called Didymus, said to his fellow-disciples: Let us also go, that we may die with him. Then when Jesus came, he found that he had already been four days in the tomb. Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off. And many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother. Then Martha, when she heard that Jesus was coming, went out to meet him; but Mary sat still in the house. Then Martha said to Jesus: Lord, if thou hadst been here my brother would not have died. But even now, I know that whatever thou wilt ask of God, God will give thee. Jesus said to her: Your brother shall rise again. Martha said to him: I know that he will rise, in the resurrection at the last day. Jesus said to her: I am the resurrection, and the life; he that believes on me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and he that lives and believes on me, shall never die. Do you believe this? She said to him: Yes, Lord; I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world. And when she had said this, she went away, and called Mary, her sister, secretly, saying: The Teacher has come, and calls for you. When she heard it, she rose quickly and came to him. Now Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was in the place where Martha met him. Then the Jews that were with her in the house, and were comforting her, seeing Mary rise and go out quickly, followed her, saying: She is going to the tomb to weep there. Then, when Mary came where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell at his feet, saying to him: Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother would not have died. Then, when Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews that came with her weeping also, he was greatly moved in spirit, and troubled; and he said: Where have you laid him? They said to him: Lord, come and see. Jesus wept. Then said the Jews: See how he loved him! And some of them said: Could not he, who opened the eyes of the blind man, have caused that even this man should not have died? Then Jesus, again greatly moved within himself, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone was laid against it. Jesus said: Take away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, said to him: Lord, the body is offensive; for he has been dead four days. Jesus said to her: Did I not tell you, that, if you would believe, you should see the glory of God? Then they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted -up his eyes and said: Father, I thank thee, that thou hast heard me. I know, in deed, that thou dost always hear me. But for the sake of the multitude who stand around me, I have said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me. And when he had said these things, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that had been dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave-clothes; and his face was bound around with a handkerchief. Jesus said to them: Loose him, and let him go.
Christ » Spirit of » Longsuffering
But he turned and rebuked them, and said: You know not of what spirit you are. And they went to another village.
Christ » Spirit of » Compassionate
And when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were troubled and scattered as sheep that had no shepherd.
Christ » Spirit of » Tender
Christ » Guest, a » In the home of matthew
And it came to pass that, while Jesus was reclining at table in his house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and reclined at table with him and his disciples.
Christ » Names of » Seed of woman
Christ » Names of » Corner-stone
Christ » Names of » Forerunner
whither a forerunner for us has gone, even Jesus, who is made a high priest forever after the order of Melchisedec.
Christ » Names of » Mighty one
Christ » Names of » Son of God
and was there till the death of Herod; that the word might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through his prophet, saying: Out of Egypt have I called my Son.
Christ » Names of » Son of man
And Jesus said to him: The foxes have dens, and the birds of the air have roosts; but the Son of man has not where to lay his head.
Christ » Names of » deliverer
And so all Israel shall be saved, as it is written: There shall come out of Zion the Deliverer, and he shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob.
Christ » Names of » Lawgiver
Christ » Names of » Nazarene
and came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth, that the word might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets: He shall be called a Nazarene.
Christ » Names of » Jesus
And she will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus; for he will save his people from their sins.
Christ » Defamed » Accused of keeping bad company
And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples: "Why does your teacher eat with publicans and sinners?
Christ » Joy of » Sustained him at the cross
looking to Jesus the author and finisher of the faith, who, for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
Christ » Touch of secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The cleansing touch
And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying: I will; be clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
Christ » Jesus Christ, Love Of » Manifested by his death
By this we know the love of Christ, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Christ » Jesus Christ, Love Of » Inseparable
Who shall separate us from the love of the Christ? Shall affliction, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or the sword?
Christ » Names of » Witness
Christ » Names of » Leader
Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Our acceptance depends upon
Who is he that condemns? It is Christ that died: rather, indeed, that has risen, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us.
Christ » Salvation through » For the obedient
and, having been made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation to all that obey him,
Christ » Faith in, great » The leper
And behold, a leper came and did him homage, saying: Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
Christ » Priesthood of » Divinely appointed
So, also, the Christ did not take upon himself the honor of becoming a high priest: but he gave him this honor, who said to him, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee:
Christ » Indwelling » Obedience essential to
And he that keeps his commandments abides in him, and he in him. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit which he has given us.
Christ » Life, the » The only source of life
He that has the Son, has life: he that has not the Son of God, has not life.
Christ » Spirit of » Just and fearless
Christ » Life, the » Life everlasting
that as sin has reigned, ending in death, so might grace reign by justification, ending in life eternal, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Christ » Spirit of » Persevering
Christ » Spirit of » Liberating
Christ » Spirit of » Faithful
Christ » Spirit of » Divine
Christ » Spirit of » Gentle
Christ » Spirit of » Saving
Christ » Spirit of » Quiet
Christ » Spirit of » Wise
Christ » Precious » Priceless to believers
To you, then, who believe, is this preciousness: but the stone which the builders rejected, has become the head of the corner,
Christ » Names of » Author of eternal salvation
and, having been made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation to all that obey him,
Christ » Names of » Apostle of our profession
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the apostle and high priest of our confession, Christ Jesus,
Christ » Names of » Son of righteousness
Christ » Names of » King of the jews
saying: Where is he that is born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and have come to do him homage.
Christ » Names of » Man of sorrows
Christ » Names of » Son of david
THE book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Christ » Power of » Pardoning
But that you may know that the Son of man on earth has authority to forgive sins (then he said to the palsied man): Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.
Christ » Names of » Immanuel
Christ » Names of » Governor
And thou, Bethlehem, city of Judah, art by no means the least among the chiefs of Judah; for out of thee shall come a leader, that shall be a shepherd to my people Israel.
Christ » Names of » Jehovah
Christ » Power of » Saving
Christ » Priesthood of » Prince of peace
Christ » Feet, at his » A seeker after truth
And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at the feet of Jesus, and heard his word.
Christ » Feet, at his » A bereaved sister
Then, when Mary came where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell at his feet, saying to him: Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother would not have died.
Christ » Touch of secured health and comfort for those whom he touched » The healing touch
And Jesus answered and said: Let this matter proceed thus far. And he touched his ear and healed him.
Christ » Love for examples of love for Christ » Mary magdalene
But Mary stood without near the tomb, weeping; and as she wept, she stooped down and looked into the tomb,
Christ » Jesus Christ, Love Of » Self-sacrificing
Greater love has no man than this, that one should lay down his life for his friends.
Christ » Fellowship with » In the communion of saints
And it came to pass, that, while they conversed and reasoned together, Jesus himself drew near, and went on with them.
Christ » Fellowship with » Testimony an aid to
that which we have seen and heard, we declare it to you, that you also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
Christ » Fellowship with » Warms the heart
And they said one to an other, Did not our heart burn within us while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
Christ » Reproves » To the eleven, disbelieving in his resurrection
Afterward he appeared to the eleven as they reclined at table; and he reproached them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen him after he had risen.
Christ » Gifts of » Power over evil spirits
Behold, I give you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and authority over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Christ » Gifts of » Eternal life
and I give them eternal life; and they shall never perish, and no one shall take them out of my hand.
Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » To accomplish his work
I have an immersion with which to be immersed, and how distressed I am till it be accomplished!
Christ » Names of » Counsellor
Christ » Names of » Mighty God
Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For sending of the comforter
and I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Paraclete, that he may dwell with you forever;
Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For weak believers
But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith fail not. And when you have turned to me again, strengthen your brethren.
Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For enemies
And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And dividing his clothing into parts, they cast lots.
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » A physical body
See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself; handle me and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones, as you see me have.
Christ » Love for examples of love for Christ » Thomas
Then Thomas, who is called Didymus, said to his fellow-disciples: Let us also go, that we may die with him.
Christ » Love for examples of love for Christ » Peter
He said to him again a second time: Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me? He said to him: Yes, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He said to him: Be a shepherd to my sheep.
Christ » Love for examples of love for Christ » Paul
But Paul answered: What do you effect by weeping, and breaking my heart? For I am ready, not only to be bound, but also to suffer death in Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Christ » Inseparable believers constantly » In perpetual fellowship
I in them, and thou ID me, that they may be made perfect in one, that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
Christ » Inseparable believers constantly » Held close by his hand
and I give them eternal life; and they shall never perish, and no one shall take them out of my hand.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » At the time of his ascension
And he led them out as far as Bethany; and he lifted up his hands and blessed them.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To the ten, thomas absent
Then, on that day, the first day of the week, when it was evening, and the doors of the house in which the disciples were assembled had been closed for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them: Peace be to you.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To the eleven disciples
And after eight days, again his disciples were within, and Thomas was with them. Then Jesus came, though the doors had been closed, and stood in the midst, and said: Peace be to you.
And while they were speaking of these things, Jesus him self stood in the midst of them, and said to them: Peace be to you.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To two disciples
And it came to pass, that, while they conversed and reasoned together, Jesus himself drew near, and went on with them.
Christ » Shepherd general references to » Sacrificial
I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » The holy spirit
But when the Paraclete has come, whom I will send to you from my Father, the Spirit of the truth, which proceeds from the Father, he will testify of me;
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Believers
and you also will testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Words of judgment
He that rejects me, and receives not my words, has that which judges him: the word which I have spoken, that shall judge him in the last day.
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Fellowship, with God
Jesus answered and said to him: If any one loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our abode with him.
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Imperishable
Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Assurance
And by this we know that we do know him, if we keep his commandments.
Christ » His farewell prayer joh 17 » On the cross, for his enemies
And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And dividing his clothing into parts, they cast lots.
Christ » Confessing, example of » Martha
She said to him: Yes, Lord; I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.
Christ » Confessing, example of » Thomas
And Thomas answered and said to him: My Lord and my God.
Christ » Vine name applied to » Testing men's lives
Then Pilate said to him: You are a king, then? Jesus answered; You say that I am a king. For this purpose was I born, and for this purpose I came into the world, that I might testify to the truth. Every one that is of the truth, hears my voice.
Christ » Vine name applied to » Arresting sinners
And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus; and suddenly there shone round about him a light from heaven. And when he had fallen to the earth, he heard a voice saying to him: Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?
Christ » Conqueror of death » Demonstrated his victory by his own resurrection
but declared to be the Son of God with power, according to his holy spiritual nature, by his resurrection from the dead,
Christ » Salvation through » His grace sufficient
But we believe that we shall be saved, even as they, through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Christ » Silent of Christ » In the closing days of his work
I will not talk much more with you; for the prince of this world is coming, and has nothing in me.
Christ » Miracles of » Heals woman with the spirit of infirmity
And, behold, there was a woman who had had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years; and she was bowed together, and was not able to raise herself up at all.
Christ » Miracles of » Malchus healed
And Jesus answered and said: Let this matter proceed thus far. And he touched his ear and healed him.
Christ » Miracles of » Ten lepers
And as he entered a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, who stood at a distance.
Christ » Indwelling » Revealed in the coming of the holy spirit
In that clay you shall know that I am in my Father, arid you in me, and I in you.
Christ » Abiding in » Peace in the storm
These things I have spoken to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you shall have affliction, but be of good courage; I have overcome the world.
Christ » Glorified » Appeared at paul's conversion
And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus; and suddenly there shone round about him a light from heaven. And when he had fallen to the earth, he heard a voice saying to him: Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? He answered: "Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said: I am Jesus, whom you persecute.
Christ » Glorified » Seen at the transfiguration
And after six days, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up alone into a high mountain apart; and he was transfigured before them; and his raiment became shining, exceeding white like snow, as no fuller on earth could whiten them.
Christ » Life, the » Life for the dead
Jesus said to her: I am the resurrection, and the life; he that believes on me, though he were dead, yet shall he live;
Christ » Life, the » Abundant life
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in abundance.
Christ » Spirit of » Forgiving
And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And dividing his clothing into parts, they cast lots.
Christ » Spirit of » Zealous
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit, and with power; who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed by the devil; for God was with him.
Christ » Rejected » The chief priests and rulers
And the whole multitude cried out, saying: Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas.
Christ » Power of » Over his own life
No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it again. This commandment I have received from my Father.
Christ » Power of » Wonder-working
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit, and with power; who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed by the devil; for God was with him.
Christ » Names of » Good shepherd
I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
Christ » Names of » God blessed
to whom belong the fathers, and of whom is the Christ, as it respects the flesh, who is over all, God blessed forever. Amen.
Christ » Guest, a » Of martha
And it came to pass, as they continued their journey, that he entered a certain village, and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.
Christ » Guest, a » At emmaus
And they constrained him, saying: Remain with us, for it is near the evening, and the day has declined. And he went in to remain with them.
Christ » Names of » Advocate
My little children, I write these things to you, that you may not sin: and yet, if any one sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.
Christ » Names of » Branch
Christ » Defamed » Accused of treason
After this Pilate sought to release him. But the Jews cried out, saying: If you release this man, you are not Caesar's friend. Every one that makes himself a king, speaks against Caesar
Christ » Joy of » In the divine method of revelation
In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said: I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes; even so, Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight.
Christ » Joy of » Bestowed through his words
And now I come to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves.
Christ » Joy of » Abides in believers
These things have I spoken to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.
Christ » Jesus Christ, Love Of » Unchangeable
Now before the feast of the passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come that he must go out of this world to his Father; and having loved his own that were in the world, he loved them to the end.
Christ » Feet, at his » A sorrowing mother
For a woman, whose little daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet;
Christ » Feet, at his » A healed demoniac
And they came out to see what had been done; and they came to Jesus, and saw the man out of whom the demons had gone, clothed, and in his right mind, sitting at the feet of Jesus; and they were afraid.
Christ » Private devotions of Christ » Only the disciples near
And it came to pass, as he was praying in a retired place, that his disciples were with him; and he asked them, saying: "Who do the multitudes say that I am?
Christ » Private devotions of Christ » All-night prayer
And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he spent the night in prayer to God.
Christ » Jesus Christ, Love Of » Divine
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love.
Christ » Fellowship with » Leaves its impress upon the life
Now, when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and plain men, they were astonished; and they also recognized them, that they had been with Jesus;
Christ » Reproves » To the seekers after loaves and fishes
Jesus answered them, and said: Verily, verily I say to you, You seek me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate of the loaves, and were satisfied.
Christ » Gifts of » Bread of heaven
I am the bread that lives, which came down from heaven. If any one eat of this bread, he shall live forever. And the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
Christ » Gifts of » Living water
but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him, shall never thirst. But the water that I will give him, shall be in him a fountain of water springing up in order to eternal life.
Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » Doing His Father's Business
And he said to them: Why did you seek for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?
Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » He must preach
But he said to them: I must make known the good news of the kingdom of God to other cities also; for to this end I have been sent.
Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Special for the church
I pray for them; I pray not for the world, but for them whom thou hast given me; for they are thine.
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Natural growth
And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Poverty
And Jesus said to him: The foxes have dens, and the birds of the air have roosts, but the Son of man has not where to lay his head.
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Sleep
And while they were sailing, he fell asleep. And a storm of wind came down upon the lake, and they began to be filled, and were in danger.
Christ » Indispensable absolutely indispensable » The only nourishment
Jesus said to them: I am the bread of life; he that comes to me shall never hunger; he that believes on me shall never thirst.
Christ » Indispensable absolutely indispensable » The only saviour
And there is salvation in no other; nor, indeed, is there another name under heaven, given among men, by which we must be saved.
Christ » Love for examples of love for Christ » The sinful women
Wherefore, I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much. But he to whom little is forgiven, loves little.
Christ » Love for examples of love for Christ » Mary of bethany
Then Mary took a pound of ointment of pure nard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the perfume of the ointment.
Christ » Inseparable believers constantly » Like branches in the vine
Abide in me, and I will abide in you. As the branch can not bear fruit of itself, unless it abide in the vine, so neither can you, unless you abide in me.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » At the sea of galilee
After this, Jesus showed himself again to his disciples, at the sea of Tiberias. And he showed himself in this way.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To mary magdalene
Now when Jesus had risen early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven demons.
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Jesus Christ himself
Jesus answered and said to them: Though I testify concerning myself, my testimony is worthy of credit; for I know whence I came, and whither I go. But you know not whence I came, and whither I go.
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » The works of Christ
But I have testimony greater than that of John; for the works which the Father has given me to finish, these very works which I do, testify concerning me, that the Father has sent me.
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » The old testament
You search the scriptures, because in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify concerning me:
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » John the baptist
And I saw, and do testify that this is the Son of God.
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » The father
And the Father, who sent me, has testified concerning me. You have, neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Promises to those who keep
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. And his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
Christ » Private devotions of Christ » Morning devotions
And very early in the morning, while it was yet dark, he arose and went out, and departed to a desert place, and there prayed.
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Divine disclosure
I have made known thy name to the men that thou gavest me out of the world. Thine they were, and thou gavest them, to me, and they have kept thy word.
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Incomparable
The attendants answered: Never did man speak like this man.
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Eternal life
Verily, verily I say to you, if any one will keep my word, he shall never see death.
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Life-giving
Simon Peter answered him: Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life;
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Spiritual
It is the spirit that makes alive; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I speak to you are spirit and life.
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Gracious
And all extolled him; and they wondered at the words of grace which proceeded out of his mouth, and said: Is not this the son of Joseph?
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Mighty
And they were astonished at his teaching, for his word was with authority.
Christ » Confessing, example of » Peter's second confession
and we believe, and know that thou art the Christ, the Son of God.
Christ » Confessing, example of » The ethiopian eunuch
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Christ » Confessing, example of » The woman of samaria
Come, see a man who has told me all things that I ever did. Is not this the Christ?
Christ » Confessing, example of » Nathanael
Nathaniel said to him: How knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said to him: Before Philip called you, while you were under the fig-tree, I saw you.
Christ » Vine name applied to » The true vine
He that has the bride, is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly on account of the voice of the bridegroom. This, my joy, is therefore complete.
Christ » Salvation through » The only saviour
And there is salvation in no other; nor, indeed, is there another name under heaven, given among men, by which we must be saved.
Christ » Salvation through » The only door
I am the door: if any one enters through me, he shall be saved; and he shall go in and out, and find pasture.
Christ » Silent of Christ » Before herod
And he questioned him concerning many things; but he made him no answer.
Christ » In great crises » Before calling the twelve apostles
And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he spent the night in prayer to God.
Christ » In great crises » When the people would crown him
Therefore, Jesus perceiving that they were about to come and take him by force, to make him king, withdrew into the mountain himself alone.
Christ » In great crises » At his transfiguration
And as he prayed, the appearance of his face was changed, and his raiment became white and glittering.
Christ » Faith in, great » The afflicted woman
for she said: If I may even touch his clothes, I shall be saved.
Christ » Commendation by » John the baptist
For I say to you, Among those born of women, there is no prophet greater than John the Immerser. But the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
Christ » Commendation by » Mary of bethany
But Jesus said: Let her alone; why do you trouble her? She has performed a good work on me.
Christ » In great crises » At his baptism
And it came to pass, while all the people were being immersed, that Jesus also was immersed; and as he was praying, the heaven was opened,
Christ » Commendation by » A poor widow
And he said: Of a truth, I say to you, that this poor widow has thrown in more than they all.
Christ » Compassion of » For the leper
And Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched forth his hand, and touched him, and said to him: I will; be clean.
Christ » Sake, for his » Suffering
For I will show him what great things he must suffer for my name.
Christ » Miracles of » Second drought of fishes
He said to them: Throw the net on the right side of the ship, and you will find. They threw it, there fore, and were no longer able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.
Christ » Miracles of » Raising the widow's son
And it came to pass, the next day, that he was going to a city called Nain; and many of his disciples and a great multitude followed him.
Christ » Miracles of » Deaf and dumb healed
And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue;
Christ » Miracles of » Man with dropsy
And behold, there was a man before him, who had the dropsy.
Christ » Miracles of » Nobleman's son
Then Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he had made the water wine. And there was a certain courtier, whose sou was sick in Capernaum.
Christ » Miracles of » Blind man
And as he passed by, he saw a man that had been blind from his birth.
And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the village. And he spit on his eyes, and laid his hands on him, and asked him if he saw any thing.
Christ » Abiding in » Spiritual fruitfulness
I am the vine, you are the branches. He that abides in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; for apart from me you can do nothing.
Christ » Abiding in » Answered prayer
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done for you.
Christ » Life, the » The way, the truth, the life
Jesus said to him: I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through me.
Christ » Glorified » As portrayed by himself
Jesus answered and said to him: Do you believe, be cause I said to you, I saw you under the fig-tree? You shall see greater things than these. And he said to him: Verily, verily I say to you, From this time you shall see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.
Christ » Guest, a » Of one of the chief pharisees
And it came to pass, that he went, on the sabbath day, into the house of one of the chief men of the Pharisees, to eat bread; and they watched him.
Christ » Glory of » Revealed in the incarnation
And the "WORD became flesh, and tabernacled among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and of truth.
Christ » Glory of » Beheld upon the mount
And Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep; but having fully awakened, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.
Christ » Guest, a » Of simon the leper
And while he was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, as he reclined at table, there came a woman that had an alabaster box of ointment of pure nard, very costly; and she broke the box, and poured it on his head.
Christ » Names of » Only begotten son
No one has seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he has revealed him.
Christ » Names of » Horn of salvation
and he has raised up for us, in the house of David his servant, a horn of salvation,
Christ » Precious » The only saviour
And there is salvation in no other; nor, indeed, is there another name under heaven, given among men, by which we must be saved.
Christ » Guest, a » Of a pharisee
And one of the Pharisees invited him to eat with him. And he went into the house of the Pharisee, and reclined at table.
Christ » Names of » Bread of life
Then Jesus said to them: Verily, verily I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven; but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven.
Christ » Guest, a » Of zacchaeus
And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying: He has gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
Christ » Names of » Lamb of God
The next day John saw Jesus coming to him, and said: Behold the Lamb of God, that takes away the sin of the world.
Christ » Power of » Life-giving
as thou hast given him authority over all flesh, that he may give eternal life to all that thou hast given him.
Christ » Power of » Over nature
And he said to them: "Where is your faith? And being afraid, they wondered, and said one to another: "Who, then, is this, that he commands even the wind and the water, and they obey him?
Christ » Names of » Holy child
For, in truth, against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou didst anoint, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, did meet together,
Christ » Names of » Dayspring
through the tender mercies of our God; by which the dawn from on high has visited us,
Christ » Names of » Holy one
But you rejected the Holy and Just One, and demanded that a murderer should be given to you;
Christ » Names of » Redeemer
Christ » Reproves » To peter
But he turned about, and, looking on his disciples, rebuked Peter, saying: Get behind me, adversary: for you are not thinking of the things of God, but of the things of men.
Christ » Names of » Saviour
For there is born for you this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Christ » Names of » Door
Therefore Jesus spoke again to them: Verily, verily I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.
Christ » Names of » I am
Jesus said to them: Verily, verily I say to you, before Abraham came into being, I was.
Christ » Defamed » Accused of breaking the sabbath
Then some of the Pharisees said: This man is not from God, for he keeps not the sabbath. Others said: How can a man that is a sinner do such signs? And there was a division among them?
Christ » Defamed » Accused of insanity
And when his relatives heard of it, they came out to take him; for they said: He is beside himself.
Christ » Joy of » In finding the lost sheep
And when he finds it, he puts it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » To work while the day lasted
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day; the night comes, when no man can work.
Christ » Names of » Word
IN the beginning was the WORD, and the WORD. was with God, and the WORD was God.
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Weariness
And Jacob's well was there. Jesus, therefore, wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well. It was about the sixth hour.
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Hunger
and was there forty days, to be tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days; and when they were ended, he was afterward hungry.
Christ » Silent of Christ » In the presence of a woman's accusers
This they said to tempt him, that they might bring an accusation against him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground.
Christ » Commendation by » A centurion
And when Jesus heard these things, he was filled with admiration for him; and, turning to the multitude that followed, he said: I say to you, Not even in Israel have I found so great faith.
Christ » Miracles of » Water changed to wine
When the governor of the feast had tasted the water that had been made wine, (and he knew not whence it was, but the servants that had drawn the water knew,) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, and said to him:
Christ » Miracles of » Impotent man healed
And a certain man was there, who had been sick thirty-eight years.
Christ » Miracles of » Draught of fishes
And when they had done this, they inclosed a great number of fishes, and their net began to break;
Christ » Guest, a » At cana of galilee
And both Jesus and his disciples were invited to the marriage.
Christ » Names of » Creator
All things were made by him, and without him not one thing was made that now exists.
Christian ministers » Ministers of » Christ
that I may be the public servant of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, officiating as a priest with respect to the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles may be acceptable, having been sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
Let each one so think of us as ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » Christ
and when they had plaited a crown of thorn branches, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand; and kneeling before him, they derided him, saying: Hail, King of the Jews!
Courage » Examples of » Christ
By faith Moses was concealed by his parents for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child: and they feared not the command of the king.
You stiff-necked, and uncircumcised in heart and in ears, you do always resist the Holy Spirit; as your fathers did, so also do you.
Then Pilate said to him: Do you not speak to me? Do you not know that I have authority to crucify you, and authority to release you? Jesus answered: You could have no authority over me, had it not been given you from above. Therefore, he that delivered me to you, has the greater sin.
For we can not but speak the things that we have seen and heard.
By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the anger of the king: for he patiently endured, as seeing him that is invisible.
the Daily sacrifice » Illustrative of » Christ
The next day John saw Jesus coming to him, and said: Behold the Lamb of God, that takes away the sin of the world.
And looking on Jesus as he walked, he said: Be hold the Lamb of God.
but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without spot and blemish,
Devotional life » Prayer » Night » All Night Prayers » Christ
And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sung a hymn to God; and the prisoners were listening to them.
And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he spent the night in prayer to God.
Exaltation » Christ » God
Example » Inspiration of example » Christ
For consider him that endured such opposition of sinners against himself, lest you become weary and despondent in your minds.
Faith » The objects of, are » Christ
Jesus answered and said to them: This is the work of God, that you believe on him whom he has sent.
bearing full testimony both to Jews and to Greeks, of the repentance that leads to God, and of the faith that leads to our Lord Jesus Christ.
Fasting » Examples of » Christ
I fast twice in the week; I give tithes of all that I possess.
And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, and was there forty days, to be tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days; and when they were ended, he was afterward hungry.
Foundation » Illustrative of » Christ
For other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which, is Jesus Christ.
Friendship » General references to » Christ
Now before the feast of the passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come that he must go out of this world to his Father; and having loved his own that were in the world, he loved them to the end.
Galilee » Christ » Ministered to by women of
and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, who ministered to him from their means.
Many women that had followed Jesus from Galilee, and had ministered to him, were there, looking on from a distance.
who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered to him; and many other women, who had come up with him to Jerusalem.
Galilee » Christ » Brought up in
But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of Herod his father, he was afraid to go thither. But being warned in a dream, he with drew into the regions of Galilee,
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. And his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
Galilee » Christ » Commenced, and wrought many miracles in
And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease, and every kind of sickness among the people.
And Jesus departed thence, and came near the sea of Galilee, and went up into the mountain, and sat there. And many multitudes came to him, having with them the lame, the blind, the deaf, the maimed, and many others; and laid them at the feet of Jesus, and he cured them; so that the multitudes were astonished, when they saw the dumb speaking, the maimed whole, the lame walking, and the blind seeing; and they glorified the God of Israel.
Galilee » Christ » Appeared in, to his disciples after his resurrection
But after I have risen, I will go before you into Galilee.
And go quickly, and tell his disciples, that he has risen from the dead: and behold, he goes before you into Galilee. There you shall see him. Lo, I have told you.
Galilee » Christ » Chose his apostles from
And as he was walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, throwing a net into the sea, for they were fishers.
And going on thence, he saw other two brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.
Galilee » Christ » Despised as of
But Peter was sitting without in the court; and a maid servant came to him, and said: You also were with Jesus of Galilee.
They answered and said to him: Are you also from Galilee? Search, and see that out of Galilee arises no prophet.
Galilee » Christ » Preached throughout
And throughout the whole of Galilee he continued to preach in their synagogues, and to cast out demons.
And he continued to preach in the synagogues of Galilee.
Galilee » Christ » Sought refuge in
When, therefore, the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and immersing more disciples than John,
he left Judea, and went again into Galilee.
Galilee » Christ » Followed by the people of
And many multitudes followed him from Galilee, and Decapolis, and Jerusalem, and Judea, and from beyond the Jordan.
Galilee » Christ » Preaching in, predicted
Galilee » Christ » Kindly received in
Therefore, when he came into Galilee, the Galileans received him, because they had seen all things that he had done in Jerusalem during the feast; for they them selves had gone to the feast.
Heaven » Christ » As mediator, entered into
For the Christ has not entered the holy places made with hands, the copies of the true; but he has entered heaven itself, now to present himself in the presence of God for us.
whither a forerunner for us has gone, even Jesus, who is made a high priest forever after the order of Melchisedec.
entered, not by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood, once for all, into the most holy, having obtained eternal redemption.
whom heaven must retain, till the time for restoring all things that God has spoken by the mouth of his holy prophets of ancient times.
Heaven » Christ » Is all-powerful in
who has gone into heaven, and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having become subject to him.
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying: All authority in heaven and on earth is given to me.
Holiness » Christ » An example of
For such a high priest is suited to us, who is holy, harm less, undefiled, separate from sinners, and exalted above the heavens;
To this, indeed, you have been called; because even Christ suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his footsteps. He did no sin, nor was guile found in his mouth.
Holiness » Christ » Effects, in his people
Husbands, love your wives, as the Christ also loved the church, and delivered himself up for it, that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the bath of water through the word, in order that he might present it to himself a glorious church, having neither stain, nor wrinkle, nor any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
Holiness » Christ » Desires, for his people
Sanctify them through thy truth; thy word is truth.
Inspiration of example » Christ
For consider him that endured such opposition of sinners against himself, lest you become weary and despondent in your minds.
Jericho » A city » Joshua » Sees » Preincarnate » Christ
Jerusalem » Christ » Put to death at
they appeared in glory, and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish in Jerusalem.
For those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, be cause they did not know him, nor the words of the prophets, which are read every sabbath-day, have fulfilled them in condemning him.
And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulcher.
Jerusalem » Christ » Lamented over
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets and stonest those who are sent to thee, how often have I desired to gather thy children together, as a bird gathers her young under her wings, and you refused.
And when he came near, he looked upon the city, and wept over it,
Jerusalem » Christ » Publicly entered, as king
And the multitudes that went before, and that followed after, cried, saying: Hosanna to the son of David. Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. And when he entered Jerusalem, all the city was moved, and said: Who is this?
Jerusalem » Christ » Preached in
And in the day-time he was teaching in the temple. Bat he went out and passed the nights in the mount called the mount of Olives. And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, in order to hear him.
Jerusalem » Christ » Did many miracles in
Therefore, when he came into Galilee, the Galileans received him, because they had seen all things that he had done in Jerusalem during the feast; for they them selves had gone to the feast.
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ
Jacob begot Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
He said to them: But who do you say that I am? Peter answered and said: The Christ of God.
Jews, the » Christ » Expected by
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon. And this man was just and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was upon him:
and said to him: Art thou he that was to come, or must we look for another?
And she came in at that hour, and gave thanks to Lord, and spoke of him to all that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
Jews, the » Christ » Regarded as the restorer of national greatness
He said to her: What do you wish? She said to him: Command that these two sons of mine may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left, in thy kingdom.
But we trusted that it was he that was about to redeem Israel. And besides all this, to-day is the third day since these things were done.
Therefore, when they came together, they asked him, saying: Lord, wilt thou at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?
Jews, the » Christ » Rejected by
Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses and Judah and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us? And they found in him cause for offense.
He came to his own country, and his own people received him not.
Jews, the » Christ » Murdered by
Which of the prophets did not your fathers persecute? They slew also those who foretold the coming of the Just One, of whom you have now become the betrayers and murderers;
who both killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and have persecuted us, and do not please God, and are opposed to all men,
Jews, the » Christ » Promised to
Jews, the » Christ » Sprang from
to whom belong the fathers, and of whom is the Christ, as it respects the flesh, who is over all, God blessed forever. Amen.
For it is very clear that our Lord sprung from Judah, of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.
The law of God » Christ » Explained
All things, therefore, whatever you would that men should do to you, even so do you to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
Jesus said to him: You shall love the Lord your God with your whole heart, and with your whole soul, and with your whole mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. read more.
On these two commandments hang the whole law and the prophets.
On these two commandments hang the whole law and the prophets.
The law of God » Christ » Came to fulfil
Think not that I have come to make the law or the prophets of no effect. I have not come to make them of no effect, but to give them their full efficiency.
The law of God » Christ » Magnified
the Law of moses » Christ » Fulfilled all types and shadows of
the Holy Spirit signifying this, that the way into the most holy was not yet made manifest, while the first tabernacle was still standing,
For the law, having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never, with the same sacrifices, which they offer year by year continually, make a perfect expiation for those who come to them:
But Christ, having come a high priest of the good things to come, through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, (that is, not of this building,) entered, not by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood, once for all, into the most holy, having obtained eternal redemption. For if the blood of bulls and goats, and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling the unclean, cleanses them as it respects the purity of the flesh, read more.
how much more will the blood of the Christ, who, through the eternal Spirit, offered himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works, in order that you may serve the living God?
how much more will the blood of the Christ, who, through the eternal Spirit, offered himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works, in order that you may serve the living God?
And every priest stands daily ministering, and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: but after offering one sacrifice for sins, he himself sits continually at the right hand of God, henceforth waiting till his enemies be made his footstool. read more.
For by one offering, he has made a perfect and perpetual expiation for the sanctified.
For by one offering, he has made a perfect and perpetual expiation for the sanctified.
the Law of moses » Christ » Attended all feasts of
On the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying: If any one thirst, let him come to me and drink.
And while he was in Jerusalem, during the feast of passover, many believed on his name, because they saw the signs that he did.
Now the feast of tabernacles, a feast of the Jews, was near.
But when his brothers had gone up, then he also went up to the feast, not openly, but, as it were, in secret.
the Law of moses » Christ » Bore the curse of
Christ has bought us off from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us: (for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangs on a tree:)
the Law of moses » Christ » Circumcised according to
Now, I say, that Jesus Christ, as a minister, was of the circumcision for the sake of the truth of God, in order to con firm the promises made to the fathers,
And when eight days were completed for circumcising him, his name was called Jesus, as it had been called by the angel, before he was conceived in the womb.
the Law of moses » Christ » Came not to destroy but to fulfil
Think not that I have come to make the law or the prophets of no effect. I have not come to make them of no effect, but to give them their full efficiency. For verily I say to you, Till heaven and earth pass away, one yod or one point shall in no way pass from the law till all be fulfilled.
the Law of moses » Christ » Made under
But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law,
the Law of moses » Christ » Magnified and made honorable
the Law of moses » Christ » Fulfilled all precepts of
the Law of moses » Christ » Abrogated, as a covenant of works
So then, my brethren, you, also, have died to the law, by the body of the Christ, in order that you may be married to another, to him who was raised from the dead that we should bring forth fruit to God.
Life » Christ » Deeper
He is like a man that, when building a house, digged deep, and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the torrent dashed against that house, and it was not able to shake it, for it was founded on the rock.
And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at the feet of Jesus, and heard his word.
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, or any praise, think of these things.
for you are dead, and your life is hid with the Christ in God.
But God has revealed them to us through his Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.
that, being rooted and founded in love, you may be fully able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and depth and hight, and to know the love of the Christ that passes our knowledge, that you may be filled with aft the fullness of God.
Life » Christ » Consistent life
Further, he must have a good reputation from those who are without, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Christ, that, whether I come and see you, or be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the gospel,
Who is wise and discreet among you? Let him show, by a good behavior, his works, with the meekness of wisdom.
Seeing, then, that all these things shall be dissolved, what sort of persons ought you to be in all holy behavior, and godliness,
in order that you may walk with propriety toward those who are without, and may have need of nothing.
Life » Christ » Continuous
and he that lives and believes on me, shall never die. Do you believe this?
but is now made manifest by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has deprived death of its power, and brought life and incorruptibility to light through the gospel;
And Jesus said to him: Verily I say to you, to-day you shall be with me in paradise.
Verily, verily I say to you, if any one will keep my word, he shall never see death.
And there appeared to them Elijah, with Moses; and they were talking with Jesus.
He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. Therefore, you do greatly err.
Life » Christ » Conspicuous
You are the light of the world: a city that lies upon a mountain can not be hid:
No one, when he has lighted a lamp, puts it in a secret place, nor under the measure, but upon the lamp-stand, that those who come in may see the light.
For I think that God has appointed us the apostles, to the lowest place, as under sentence of death; for we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to men.
Life » Christ » Death abolished
but is now made manifest by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has deprived death of its power, and brought life and incorruptibility to light through the gospel;
(the life also was manifested, and we have seen, and do testify, and declare to you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested to us;)
Life » Christ » Radiant life
In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
For as the Father has life in himself, so has he given to the Son also to have life in himself;
Life » Christ » The only source of life
He that has the Son, has life: he that has not the Son of God, has not life.
Life » Christ » Life everlasting
that as sin has reigned, ending in death, so might grace reign by justification, ending in life eternal, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Life » Christ » Life for the dead
Jesus said to her: I am the resurrection, and the life; he that believes on me, though he were dead, yet shall he live;
Life » Christ » Abundant life
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in abundance.
Spiritual life » Is maintained by » Christ
and did all eat the same spiritual food, and. did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was the Christ.
As the living Father has sent me, and I live by the Father, so he that eats me, even he shall live by me.
Man » Christ » Took on him nature of
Since, then, the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also, in like manner, partook of the same, that, through his death, he might deprive of power him that has the power of death, that is, the devil;
And the "WORD became flesh, and tabernacled among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and of truth.
For, verily, he does not take hold of angels, but he takes hold of the posterity of Abraham.
Man » Christ » As such, is the cause of the resurrection
For, since through man came death, through man comes also the resurrection of the dead. For, as in Adam all die, so, also, in Christ shall all be made alive:
Man » Christ » Called the second, as covenant head of the church
The first man is of the earth, earthy; the second man, the Lord from heaven.
Man » Christ » Is the head of every
But I wish you to know, that the head of every man is the Christ, and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.
Man » Christ » Was found in fashion as
and being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient even to death, the death, indeed, of the cross.
Man » Christ » Made in the image of
but he divested himself by taking the form of a servant, and being made in the likeness of men:
Man » Christ » A refuge as, to sinners
Man » Christ » Approved of God as
Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus the Nazarene, clearly pointed out to you as a man from God, by mighty deeds and wonders and signs, which God did by him in your midst, as you yourselves also know,
Man » Christ » Knew what was in
and had no need that any one should testify of man, for he himself knew what was in man.
Manna » Illustrative of » Christ
Then Jesus said to them: Verily, verily I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven; but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven, and gives life for the world. Then they said to him: Lord, evermore give us this bread. read more.
Jesus said to them: I am the bread of life; he that comes to me shall never hunger; he that believes on me shall never thirst.
Jesus said to them: I am the bread of life; he that comes to me shall never hunger; he that believes on me shall never thirst.
Mercy-seat » Illustrative of » Christ
whom God has set forth as a propitiatory sacrifice, through faith in his blood, in order to manifest his righteousness, in passing by the sins that were formerly committed through the forbearance of God;
But after the second vail, the tabernacle which is called the holy of holies;
divine Messenger » Christ
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day; the night comes, when no man can work.
But afterward he sent to them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.
For I came down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him that sent me.
But I know him, because I am from him, and he has sent me.
Jesus said to them: If God were your father, you would love me; for I came forth from God and have come hither; nor, indeed, did I come of myself, but he sent me.
do you say of him, whom the Father has sanctified, and sent into the world, You speak impiously, because I said, I am the Son of God?
for the words which thou gavest me I have given them; and they have received them, and they know surely that I came forth from thee, and they believe that thou didst send me.
that they all may be one, as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
Missionaries » Christ
For the Son of man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.
Murmuring » Against » Christ
And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying: This man receives sinners, and eats with them.
And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying: He has gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
And their scribes and the Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying: Why do you eat and drink with publicans and sinners?
Then the Jews murmured at him, because he said, I am like bread that came down from heaven. And they said: Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How, then, does he say, I came down from heaven? Jesus answered and said to them: Murmur not among your selves;
The Jews, therefore, contended among themselves, saying: How can this man give us his flesh to eat?
Nazarites » Illustrative of » Christ
For such a high priest is suited to us, who is holy, harm less, undefiled, separate from sinners, and exalted above the heavens;
New Birth » Effected by » Christ
If you know that he is righteous, you know that every one that works righteousness has been begotten by him.
Obedience » Examples of » Christ
although he was a Son, he yet learned obedience from the things which he suffered;
Pharisees » Reject » Christ
Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered and said: Teacher,- we wish to see a sign from you. But he answered and said to them: A wicked and adulterous generation seeks for a sign; and no sign shall be given to it, but the sign of Jonah the prophet.
Then came his disciples and said to him: Dost thou know that the Pharisees, when they heard that saying, were offended?
Has any one of the rulers, or of the Pharisees believed on him?
Pharisees » Christ » Tempted by, with questions about the law
And the Pharisees came to him to tempt him, and said to him: Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?
And one of them, who was a lawyer, asked him a question, that he might tempt him, saying:
Then the Pharisees went and held a consultation, that they might entrap him in his words. And they sent to him their disciples, with the Herodians, saying: Teacher, we know that you are true, and that you teach the way of God in truth, and care not for any one: for you do not look upon the person of men.
Pharisees » Christ » Offended, by his doctrine
And the Pharisees also, who were lovers of money, heard all these things, and they scoffed at him.
And when the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they knew that he spoke of them.
Then came his disciples and said to him: Dost thou know that the Pharisees, when they heard that saying, were offended?
Pharisees » Christ » Condemned by, for associating with sinners
But when the Pharisee who had invited him, saw it, he said within himself: This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who, and what sort of woman this is that touches him; for she is a sinner.
And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples: "Why does your teacher eat with publicans and sinners?
And all the publicans and the sinners came near to him to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying: This man receives sinners, and eats with them.
Pharisees » Christ » Declared the doctrines of, to be hypocrisy
And Jesus said to them: Take heed and be ware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
How is it that you do not understand, that I did not speak of bread when I commanded you to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees? Then they understood that he did not bid them beware of the leaven of bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.
Pharisees » Christ » Called fools and blind guides
Blind guides! who strain out a gnat, but swallow a camel.
Fools and blind! for which is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifies the gold?
Pharisees » Christ » Asked for signs by
And the Pharisees and Sadducees came to tempt him, and asked him to show them a sign from heaven.
Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered and said: Teacher,- we wish to see a sign from you.
Pharisees » Christ » Often invited by
And one of the Pharisees invited him to eat with him. And he went into the house of the Pharisee, and reclined at table.
And as he spoke, a certain Pharisee asked him to dine with him. And he went in and reclined at table.
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
But alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you eat up the houses of widows, and for a pretext make long prayers. For this reason, you shall receive the greater condemnation. Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you close the kingdom of heaven in the face of men; for you neither go in yourselves, nor do you suffer those who are entering, to go in. Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you traverse sea and land to make one proselyte; and when he is made, you make him twofold more a child of hell than yourselves. read more.
Alas for you, blind guides! who say, Whoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, becomes a debtor. Fools and blind! for which is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifies the gold? And, Whoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever shall swear by the gift that is on it, becomes a debtor. Fools and blind! for which is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifies the gift? Therefore, whoever swears by the altar, swears by it, and by all that is on it. And whoever swears by the temple, swears by it, and by him that dwells in it. And he that swears by heaven, swears by the throne of God, and by him that sits upon it. Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you pay tithes of mint and dill and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law, its justice, its mercy, and its faithfulness. These you ought to have done, and those you ought not to have neglected. Blind guides! who strain out a gnat, but swallow a camel. Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you make clean the outside of the cup and the plate; but within they are full of rapine and excess. Blind Pharisee! first make clean the inside of the cup and the plate, that the outside of them also may be clean. Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you are like whitened sepulchers, which without appear beautiful, but within are full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness. So also you outwardly appear to men to be just, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness. Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you build the tombs of the prophets, and adorn the sepulchers of the righteous, and say: If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets. So then you testify against yourselves, that you are the sons of those who killed the prophets. Do you also fill up the measure of your fathers. Serpents, generation of vipers, how can you escape the condemnation of hell?
Alas for you, blind guides! who say, Whoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, becomes a debtor. Fools and blind! for which is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifies the gold? And, Whoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever shall swear by the gift that is on it, becomes a debtor. Fools and blind! for which is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifies the gift? Therefore, whoever swears by the altar, swears by it, and by all that is on it. And whoever swears by the temple, swears by it, and by him that dwells in it. And he that swears by heaven, swears by the throne of God, and by him that sits upon it. Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you pay tithes of mint and dill and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law, its justice, its mercy, and its faithfulness. These you ought to have done, and those you ought not to have neglected. Blind guides! who strain out a gnat, but swallow a camel. Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you make clean the outside of the cup and the plate; but within they are full of rapine and excess. Blind Pharisee! first make clean the inside of the cup and the plate, that the outside of them also may be clean. Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you are like whitened sepulchers, which without appear beautiful, but within are full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness. So also you outwardly appear to men to be just, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness. Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you build the tombs of the prophets, and adorn the sepulchers of the righteous, and say: If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets. So then you testify against yourselves, that you are the sons of those who killed the prophets. Do you also fill up the measure of your fathers. Serpents, generation of vipers, how can you escape the condemnation of hell?
Pharisees » Christ » Called, an evil and adulterous generation
But he answered and said to them: A wicked and adulterous generation seeks for a sign; and no sign shall be given to it, but the sign of Jonah the prophet.
Pharisees » Christ » Called, serpents and generation of vipers
Serpents, generation of vipers, how can you escape the condemnation of hell?
Pharisees » Christ » Compared, to whited sepulchres
Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you are like whitened sepulchers, which without appear beautiful, but within are full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness.
Pharisees » Christ » Declared the imaginary righteousness of, to be insufficient for salvation
For I say to you, That, unless your righteousness excel that of the scribes and Pharisees, you can by no means enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Pharisees » Christ » Left judea for a time on account of
When, therefore, the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and immersing more disciples than John, (though not Jesus himself, but his disciples immersed,) he left Judea, and went again into Galilee.
Pharisees » Christ » Compared, to graves that appear not
Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you are like graves that are not seen; and men that walk over them know it not.
Pharisees » Christ » Watched by, for evil
And the scribes and Pharisees watched closely, whether he would heal on the sabbath-day, that they might find an accusation against him.
Piety » Examples of piety » Christ
And he that sent me is with me. The Father has not left me alone, because I always do what is pleasing to him.
Poverty » Of the righteous, examples of » Christ
And Jesus said to him: The foxes have dens, and the birds of the air have roosts; but the Son of man has not where to lay his head.
public Prayer » Christ » Attended
And he departed thence, and went into their synagogue.
And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up; and, as his custom was, he entered the synagogue on the sabbath-day, and stood up to read.
public Prayer » Christ » Sanctifies by his presence
For where there are two or three that have come together for my sake, there I am in the midst of them.
public Prayer » Christ » Promises answers to
Again, I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about any thing for which they will ask, it shall be done for them by my Father who is in heaven.
priests » Illustrative of » Christ
And every priest stands daily ministering, and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: but after offering one sacrifice for sins, he himself sits continually at the right hand of God,
The promises of God » Made to » Christ
What, then, was the purpose of the law? It was added on account of transgressions, (till the offspring should come, to whom the promise was made,) having been appointed through the service of angels, in the hand of a mediator.
Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his offspring; he does not say: And to offsprings, as if he spoke of many; but as of one, And to your offspring, which is Christ.
The promises of God » Subjects of » Christ
Rejected » Christ » God
Therefore, he that despises, despises not man, but God, who has given us his Holy Spirit.
but the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the counsel of God in regard to themselves, by not being immersed by him.
Rejected » Christ » The wicked, by God
For you know that afterward, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no means to change his father's mind, though he sought it earnestly with tears.
But he answered and said: Verily I say to you, I know you not.
And he shall say, I tell you, I know you not, whence you are; depart from me, all you workers of iniquity.
Rejected » Christ » The people of nazareth
Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses and Judah and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us? And they found in him cause for offense.
And all that were in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with anger, and arose, and drove him out of the city, and brought him to the brow of the hill on which their city was built, that they might throw him down headlong.
But first he must suffer many things, and be rejected by this generation.
Rejected » Christ » The jewish nation
He that rejects me, and receives not my words, has that which judges him: the word which I have spoken, that shall judge him in the last day.
He came to his own country, and his own people received him not.
I have come in my Father's name, and you receive me not; if another should come in his own name, him you would receive.
Rejected » Christ » The gergesenes
Jesus said to them: Did you never read in the Scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner?
And, behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus. And when they saw him, they besought him to depart out of their borders.
Rejected » Christ » The chief priests and rulers
And the whole multitude cried out, saying: Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas.
Religion » Examples of piety » Christ
And he that sent me is with me. The Father has not left me alone, because I always do what is pleasing to him.
Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » Christ
and he said: Abba, Father, all things are possible to thee; let this cup pass from me: but not what I will, but what thou wiliest.
Then Jesus said to Peter: Put up your sword into its scabbard. Shall I not drink the cup that my Father has given me?
The Resurrection » Effected by the power of » Christ
no man can come to me, unless the Father, who sent me, draw him; and I will raise him up at the last day.
Be not astonished at this; for the hour is coming in which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,
And this is the will of him who sent me, that of all that he gives me, I shall lose nothing, but shall raise it up at the last day. For this is the will of him that sent me, that every one who sees the Son, and believes on him, may have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.
Reviling and reproaching » The wicked utter, against » Christ
The Son of man has come, eating and drinking, and you say, Behold, a gluttonous man and a drinker of wine, a friend of publicans and sinners.
And they that passed by reviled him, shaking their heads,
Righteousness » Christ » Shall judge with
because he has appointed a day in which he will judge the world, in righteousness, by the man whom he has chosen, giving to all assurance of this, by having raised him from the dead.
And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he that sat on him was called faithful and true, and in righteousness does he judge, and make war.
Righteousness » Christ » Shall reign in
But to the Son: Thy throne, God, is from age to age: a scepter of rectitude is the scepter of thy kingdom.
Righteousness » Christ » Shall execute
Righteousness » Christ » Loves
Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore, God, thy God, has anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
Righteousness » Christ » Is made unto his people
But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who has become to us, from God, wisdom and righteousness and sanctification and redemption;
Righteousness » Christ » Put on, as breast-plate
Righteousness » Christ » Was sustained by
Righteousness » Christ » Fulfilled all
But Jesus answering said to him: Permit it now; for thus it be comes us to perform fully every righteous act. Then he permitted him.
Righteousness » Christ » Has brought in everlasting
Righteousness » Christ » Is the end of the law for
For Christ is the end of the law for justification, to every one that believes.
Righteousness » Christ » Was girt with
Righteousness » Christ » Is the son of
Righteousness » Christ » Preached
The roe » Illustrative of » Christ
The sabbath » Christ » Taught on
And he went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the sabbath-days.
And it came to pass, on another sabbath, that he entered the synagogue and taught; and a man was there, whose right hand was withered.
The sabbath » Christ » Was accustomed to observe
And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up; and, as his custom was, he entered the synagogue on the sabbath-day, and stood up to read.
The sabbath » Christ » Is lord of
Therefore, the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.
Sadducees » Christ » Vindicated the resurrection against
saying: Teacher, Moses commanded, If any one die without children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up children for his brother. Now there were with us seven brothers; and the first took a wife, and died; and, having no child, left his wife to his brother. In like manner also the second, and the third, to the seventh. read more.
Last of all, the woman also died. Therefore, in the resurrection, of which of the seven will she be the wife? for they all had her. Jesus answered and said to them: You err, because you know neither the scriptures nor the power of God. For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. But, concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read that which was spoken to you by God, saying: I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.
Last of all, the woman also died. Therefore, in the resurrection, of which of the seven will she be the wife? for they all had her. Jesus answered and said to them: You err, because you know neither the scriptures nor the power of God. For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. But, concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read that which was spoken to you by God, saying: I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.
Teacher, Moses wrote for us, If any man's brother die, and leave a wife, and leave no children, his brother shall take his wife, and raise up children for his brother. Now there were seven brothers; and the first took a wife, and dying, left no child; and the second took her, and he died, and left no child; and the third, likewise; read more.
and the seven took her, and left no child. Last of all, the woman also died. Therefore, in the resurrection, when they rise, of which of them shall she be the wife? for the seven had her as a wife. And Jesus answered and said to them: Do you not err for this reason, because you know not the scriptures, nor the power of God? For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels in heaven. But concerning the dead, that they do rise, have you not read in the book of Moses, at The Bush, how God spoke to him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. Therefore, you do greatly err.
and the seven took her, and left no child. Last of all, the woman also died. Therefore, in the resurrection, when they rise, of which of them shall she be the wife? for the seven had her as a wife. And Jesus answered and said to them: Do you not err for this reason, because you know not the scriptures, nor the power of God? For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels in heaven. But concerning the dead, that they do rise, have you not read in the book of Moses, at The Bush, how God spoke to him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. Therefore, you do greatly err.
Sadducees » Christ » Cautioned his disciples against their principles
And Jesus said to them: Take heed and be ware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
How is it that you do not understand, that I did not speak of bread when I commanded you to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees? Then they understood that he did not bid them beware of the leaven of bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.
Sadducees » Christ » Silenced
When the Pharisees heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they came together.
Sadducees » Christ » Tempted by
And the Pharisees and Sadducees came to tempt him, and asked him to show them a sign from heaven.
Salvation » Christ » Came to effect
For the Son of man has come to save that which is lost.
Assuredly true and worthy of all acceptation is this saying: that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
Salvation » Christ » Mighty to effect
Wherefore, he is able also to save through all time those who come to God by him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
Salvation » Christ » Brings, with him
And Jesus said to him: To-day has salvation come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham.
Salvation » Christ » Has
Salvation » Christ » The captain of
For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
Salvation » Christ » Died to effect
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up; that whoever believes on him may not perish, but have eternal life.
Salvation » Christ » The author of
and, having been made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation to all that obey him,
Salvation » Christ » Appointed for
Salvation » Christ » Exalted to give
Him has God exalted to his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, in order to give to Israel repentance and remission of sins:
Salvation » Christ » Raised up for
and he has raised up for us, in the house of David his servant, a horn of salvation,
Sanctification » Effected by » Christ
For both he that sanctifies, and those who are sanctified, are all of one Father: for which reason, he is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying:
Wherefore, Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people by his own blood, suffered without the gate.
Seeking God » Includes seeking » Christ
And it came to pass, that, after the angels had gone away into heaven, the shepherds said one to another: Let us now go to Bethlehem, and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us. And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the stable.
Service » Unquestioning » Christ
Jesus said to them: My food is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.
Social duties » Compassion » Christ
Now before the feast of the passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come that he must go out of this world to his Father; and having loved his own that were in the world, he loved them to the end.
Solomon » Type » Christ
The First Temple » Illustrative of » Christ
Jesus answered and said to them: Destroy this temple, and I will raise it up in three days.
But he spoke of the temple of his body.
The Second Temple » Christ » Predicted its destruction
But Jesus said to them: Do you not see all these things? Verily I say to you, There shall not be left here a stone upon a stone that shall not be thrown down,
And Jesus answering, said to him: Do you see these great buildings? There shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
As for these things which you see, the days will come in which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
The Second Temple » Christ » To appear in
The Second Temple » Christ » Miraculously transported to a pinnacle of
Then the devil took him into the holy city, and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple,
And he brought him to Jerusalem, and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to him: If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from this place;
The Second Temple » Christ » Presented in
And he came by the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law,
And when the days for their purification were completed according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord,
The Second Temple » Christ » Purified, at the close of his ministry
And Jesus went into the temple of God, and drove out all that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the money-changers, and the seats of those who sold doves, and said to them: It is written, My house shall be called a house of prayer; but you have made it a den of robbers.
The Second Temple » Christ » Purified, and the commencement of his ministry
And when he had made a whip of cords, he drove them all out of the temple, the sheep also, and the oxen, and he poured out the money of the money-changers, and overthrew their tables; and said to those who sold doves: Take these things hence; make not my Father's house a house of merchandise. And his disciples remembered that it was written, Zeal for thy house has eaten me up.
The Second Temple » Christ » Frequently taught in
I was daily with you in the temple, and taught, and you did not take me; but this is so, that the scriptures may be fulfilled.
Temptation » Christ » Endured, from the wicked
And the Pharisees and Sadducees came to tempt him, and asked him to show them a sign from heaven.
And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up to tempt him, and said: Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
But Jesus, knowing their wickedness, said to them: "Why do you tempt me, hypocrites?
Temptation » Christ » Resisted by the word of God
But he answered and said: It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.
Then Jesus said to him: Get behind me, Satan, for it is written: You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.
Jesus said to him: It is again written, You shall not put the Lord your God to the proof.
Temptation » Christ » Intercedes for his people under
And the Lord said: Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded you apostles for himself, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith fail not. And when you have turned to me again, strengthen your brethren.
Temptation » Christ » Is able to succor those under
For, inasmuch as he himself has suffered in being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
Temptation » Christ » Sympathizes with those under
For we have not a high priest that can not sympathize with our infirmities; but he was tempted in all things like ourselves, yet without sin.
Temptation » Christ » Overcame
Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and ministered to him.
Temptation » Christ » Endured, from the devil
And he was there in the wilderness forty days, to be tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to him.
The Surrendered life » Resignation in trials, examples of » Christ
and he said: Abba, Father, all things are possible to thee; let this cup pass from me: but not what I will, but what thou wiliest.
Then Jesus said to Peter: Put up your sword into its scabbard. Shall I not drink the cup that my Father has given me?
The Surrendered life » Unquestioning service » Christ
Jesus said to them: My food is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.
True religion » Examples of piety » Christ
And he that sent me is with me. The Father has not left me alone, because I always do what is pleasing to him.
Tyre » Christ » Visited the coasts of
And he arose and departed thence to the borders of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered a house, and desired that no one should know it; but he could not escape notice.
And Jesus went out thence, and withdrew into the regions of Tyre and Sidon.
Tyre » Christ » Was followed by many from
and from Jerusalem, and from Idumea, and from beyond the Jordan: and those about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they heard what things he was doing, came to him.
And he came down with them, and stood in a plain; and with him stood a multitude of his disciples, and a great number of people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and the sea-coast of Tyre and Sidon, who had come to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases,
Tyre » Christ » Alluded to the depravity of
Alas for thee, Chorazin! alas for thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works which have been clone in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sack cloth and ashes. But I say to you, It will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon, in the day of judgment, than for you.
Tyre » Christ » Saint paul found disciples at
And we came in view of Cyprus; and, leaving it to the left, we sailed to Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to put off her lading. And we remained there seven days, after finding the disciples. These urged Paul, by the Spirit, not to go up to Jerusalem.
Tyre » Christ » Depended for provision upon galilee
And he was intending to make war upon the Tyrians and Sidonians; but they came with one consent to him; and having made Blastus, who had charge of the king's bed-chamber, their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was supported by that of the king.
Unity of God » Asserted by » Christ
And this is life eternal, to know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou has sent.
And Jesus answered him: The first commandment of all is, Hear, Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord.
Unselfishness » Christ
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet, for your sakes, he became poor, that you, through his poverty, might become rich.
Of such a one I will boast; but of myself I will not boast, unless in my infirmities.