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|[[File:matthew.jpg|center|thumb|Matthew's writings of the [[Gospel of the kingdom]] were inspired. But what do they really tell us in the context of the times and the precepts of the [[kingdom of God]] and the character of those who would enter into it? According to [[Jesus]] the [[pharisees]] did not know [[Moses]] and they were [[hypocrite]]s.]]
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|"streets" is translated from ''rhume''<Ref name="rhumē">{{4505}}</Ref> from ''rhuomai''<Ref name="rhuomai">{{4506}}</Ref> "to draw to oneself, deliver" '' to rescue, deliver from danger or destruction.''<Br>the word glory is not translated from doxazó<Ref name="doxazo">{{1392}}</Ref> but we see doxasthōsin (δοξασθῶσιν)<Ref name="doxasthōsin">doxasthōsin from doxazó meaning "to think, to be of opinion" only appears in Matthew 6 as a  verb of the third person plural, suggesting the are merely seeking the high opinion of men. </Ref> which only appears once. The motivation for "alms" should be [[love]], the purpose of [[sacrifice]] was to provide for the [[welfare]] of the needy while nurturing the [[social bonds]] of a free society.
|"streets" is translated from ''rhume''<Ref name="rhumē">{{4505}}</Ref> from ''rhuomai''<Ref name="rhuomai">{{4506}}</Ref> "to draw to oneself, deliver" '' to rescue, deliver from danger or destruction.''<Br>the word glory is not translated from doxazó<Ref name="doxazo">{{1392}}</Ref> but we see doxasthōsin (δοξασθῶσιν)<Ref name="doxasthōsin">doxasthōsin from doxazó meaning "to think, to be of opinion" only appears in Matthew 6 as a  verb of the third person plural, suggesting the are merely seeking the high opinion of men. </Ref> which only appears once. The motivation for "alms" should be [[love]], the purpose of [[sacrifice]] was to provide for the [[welfare]] of the needy while nurturing the [[social bonds]] of a free society.
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| V[5] The prayer of the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
| V[5] The prayer of the hypocrites are: for they [[love]] to [[pray]] standing in the [[synagogue]]s and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
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|  Lay Up Treasures in Heaven with the [[Brethren]] not the [[treasury]] of the [[world]]
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| Love the light not the darkness and the [[evil]] or you are not [[born again]].
| Love the light not the [[darkness]] and the [[evil]]<Ref name="poneros">{{4190}}</Ref> or you are not [[born again]].
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| Do Not Be Anxious<Br>Scientific studies have not only shown that gratitude lessen stress, but gratitude and anxiety cannot exist in the brain at the same time. ''The brain cannot respond to anxiety and gratitude at the same time'' because they use the same part of the brain. It becomes an “either/or” reality but that is easier to accomplish if you believe there is a higher power above everything,  a Divine creator or designer of the universe. People of faith have known for centuries that those who practice being thankful for everything, both the good and the bad that happens, the feeling of anxiety diminishes.  
| Do Not Be Anxious<Br>Scientific studies have not only shown that gratitude lessen stress, but gratitude and [[anxiety]] cannot exist in the brain at the same time. ''The brain cannot respond to [[anxiety]] and gratitude at the same time'' because they use the same part of the brain. It becomes an “either/or” reality but that is easier to accomplish if you believe there is a higher power above everything,  a Divine creator or designer of the universe. People of faith have known for centuries that those who practice being thankful for everything, both the good and the bad that happens, the feeling of [[anxiety]] diminishes.  
: [[Philippians 4]]:11–12. "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content. 12  I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need."
: [[Philippians 4]]:11–12. "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content. 12  I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need."
:  [[1 Thessalonians 5]]:16–18 "16 Rejoice evermore. 17  Pray without ceasing. 18  In every thing give thanks<Ref name="eucharisteo">{{2168}}</Ref>: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19  Quench not the Spirit."
:  [[1 Thessalonians 5]]:16–18 "Rejoice evermore. 17  [[Pray]] without ceasing. 18  In every thing give thanks<Ref name="eucharisteo">{{2168}}</Ref>: for this is the [[will of God]] in [[Christ]] Jesus concerning you. 19  Quench not the Spirit."
:  [[Psalms 103]]:2–6 "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:<Ref name="gëmuwl">{{01576}}</Ref> 3  Who [[forgive]]th all thine [[iniquity|iniquities]]; who healeth all thy diseases; 4  Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; 5  Who satisfieth thy mouth with good [things; so that] thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.6 ¶  The LORD executeth [[righteousness]] and [[judgment]] for all that are [[oppress]]ed."
:  [[Psalms 103]]:2–6 "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his [[benefits]]:<Ref name="gëmuwl">{{01576}}</Ref> 3  Who [[forgive]]th all thine [[iniquity|iniquities]]; who healeth all thy diseases; 4  Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; 5  Who satisfieth thy mouth with good [things; so that] thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.6 ¶  The LORD executeth [[righteousness]] and [[judgment]] for all that are [[oppress]]ed."
:  [[Psalms 107]]:1–3... "O give thanks<Ref name="yadah">{{3034}}</Ref> unto the LORD, for [he is] good: for his [[mercy]]<Ref name="checed">{{02617}}</Ref> [endureth] for ever. 2  Let the redeemed of the LORD say [so], whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy; 3  And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south."
:  [[Psalms 107]]:1–3... "O give thanks<Ref name="yadah">{{3034}}</Ref> unto the LORD, for [he is] good: for his [[mercy]]<Ref name="checed">{{02617}}</Ref> [endureth] for ever. 2  Let the redeemed of the LORD say [so], whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy; 3  And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south."
:  [[Lamentations 3]]:22–24 "22  [It is of] the LORD’S mercies<Ref name="checed">{{02617}}</Ref> that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23  [They are] new every morning: great [is] thy faithfulness.<Ref name="emuwnah">{{0530}}</Ref> 24  The LORD [is] my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him."
:  [[Lamentations 3]]:22–24 "22  [It is of] the LORD’S mercies<Ref name="checed">{{02617}}</Ref> that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23  [They are] new every morning: great [is] thy faithfulness.<Ref name="emuwnah">{{0530}}</Ref> 24  The LORD [is] my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him."
: [[Philippians 4]]:6–7 "6  Be careful<Ref name="merimnao">{{3309}}</Ref> for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving<Ref name="eucharistia">{{2169}}</Ref> let your requests be made known unto God. 7  And the peace<Ref name="eirene">{{1515}}</Ref>  of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
: [[Philippians 4]]:6–7 "6  Be careful<Ref name="merimnao">{{3309}}</Ref> for nothing; but in every thing by [[prayer]] and supplication with thanksgiving<Ref name="eucharistia">{{2169}}</Ref> let your requests be made known unto God. 7  And the peace<Ref name="eirene">{{1515}}</Ref>  of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
:  [[Psalms 95]]:2. 2  Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving<Ref name="towdah">{{08426}}</Ref> , and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.
:  [[Psalms 95]]:2. 2  Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving<Ref name="towdah">{{08426}}</Ref> , and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.
: [[Colossians 3]]:16–17 "16  Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17  And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, [do] all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks<Ref name="eucharisteo">{{2168}}</Ref> to God and the Father by him."
: [[Colossians 3]]:16–17 "16  Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17  And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, [do] all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks<Ref name="eucharisteo">{{2168}}</Ref> to God and the Father by him."
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[7] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''But when ye [[prayer|pray]], use not vain repetitions<Ref name="battologeo">{{945}}</Ref>, as the [[heathen]] do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.'''</Span>
[7] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''But when ye [[prayer|pray]], use not vain repetitions<Ref name="battologeo">{{945}}</Ref>, as the [[heathen]] do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.'''</Span>


[8] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.'''</Span>
[8] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father<Ref name="fatherruler">{{fatherruler}}</Ref> knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.'''</Span>


== Pray Our Father in like manner ==
== Pray Our Father in like manner ==
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=== Daily bread ===
=== Daily bread ===


[11] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Give us this day our [[daily bread]].'''</Span>
[11] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Give us this day our [[daily bread]].'''<Ref name="feast">{{feast}}</Ref></Span>


=== Forgive as we forgive ===
=== Forgive as we forgive ===


[12] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''And [[forgive]] us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.'''</Span>
[12] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''And [[forgive]] us our [[debt]]s<Ref name="Forbearanceq">{{Forbearanceq}}</Ref>, as we forgive our debtors.'''</Span>


===Lead away from temptations ===
===Lead away from temptations ===
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[14] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''For if ye [[forgive]] men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:'''</Span>
[14] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''For if ye [[forgive]] men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:'''</Span>


[15] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''But if ye [[forgive]] not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.'''</Span>
[15] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''But if ye [[forgive]] not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.'''</Span><Ref name="seekstrive">{{seekstrive}}</Ref>


== Fasting with the hypocrites ==
== Fasting with the hypocrites ==
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== Lay Up Treasures in Heaven ==
== Lay Up Treasures in Heaven ==


[19] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:'''</Span>
[19] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Lay not up for yourselves treasures<Ref name="treasf">{{treasf}}</Ref> upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:'''</Span><Ref name="Robbers">{{Robbers}}</Ref>


[20] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:'''</Span>
[20] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''But lay up for yourselves treasures<Ref name="treasf">{{treasf}}</Ref> in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:'''</Span>


[21] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.'''</Span>
[21] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''For where your treasure<Ref name="treasf">{{treasf}}</Ref> is, there will your heart be also.'''</Span>


== Love the light not evil ==
== Love the light not evil ==
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[22] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.'''</Span>
[22] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.'''</Span>


[23] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!'''</Span>
[23] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''But if thine eye be [[evil]]<Ref name="poneros">{{4190}}</Ref>, thy whole body shall be full of [[darkness]].<Ref name="darkened">{{darkened}}</Ref> If therefore the light that is in thee be [[darkness]], how great is that [[darkness]]!'''</Span>


[24] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and [[mammon]].'''</Span>
[24] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''No man can serve two [[master]]s: for either he will hate the one, and [[love]] the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and [[mammon]].'''<Ref name="godhate">{{godhate}}</Ref></Span>


== Do Not Be Anxious ==
== Do Not Be Anxious ==
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[29] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''And yet I say unto you, That even [[Solomon]] in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.'''</Span>
[29] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''And yet I say unto you, That even [[Solomon]] in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.'''</Span>


[30] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little [[faith]]?'''</Span>
[30] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little [[faith]]?'''</Span><Ref name="littlef">{{littlef}}</Ref>


[31] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Therefore take no thought<Ref name="merimnao">{{3309}}</Ref>, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?'''</Span>
[31] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Therefore take no thought<Ref name="merimnao">{{3309}}</Ref>, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?'''</Span>


[32] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.'''</Span>
[32] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''(For after all these things do the [[Gentiles]] seek:) for your heavenly [[Father]] knoweth that ye have need of all these things.'''</Span>


[33] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''But seek ye first the [[kingdom of God]], and his [[righteousness]]; and all these things shall be added unto you.'''</Span>
[33] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''But [[seek]] ye first the [[kingdom of God]], and his [[righteousness]]; and all these things shall be added unto you.'''</Span>


[34] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Take<Ref name="merimnao">{{3309}}</Ref> therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the [[evil]] thereof.'''</Span>
[34] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Take<Ref name="merimnao">{{3309}}</Ref> therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the [[evil]] thereof.'''</Span>
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== Footnotes ==
== Footnotes ==
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[[Category:Matthew]]
[[Category:Matthew]]

Latest revision as of 06:12, 24 September 2024

Matthew's writings of the Gospel of the kingdom were inspired. But what do they really tell us in the context of the times and the precepts of the kingdom of God and the character of those who would enter into it? According to Jesus the pharisees did not know Moses and they were hypocrites.
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Matthew 5 and 6 are red letter decrees of the kimg giving a detailed view of The Way of the Kingdom of God.
What did the Pharisees have wrong about Moses other than the Sabbath, the Clay and stone altars vs the dainties from the tables of rulers which were a [[snare], the confusion about breeches, steps, stoning, Leaven, the Ten Commandments, and much more do to pernitious sophistry?
V1 where is your "Father"? The King James does not account for the Greek word dikaiosynēn[1] meaning righteousness. Giving alms was love to provide for the welfare of the needy while nurturing the social bonds of a free society.
V2 "when thou doest thine alms" The Greek term is eleēmosynēn[2]
"streets" is translated from rhume[3] from rhuomai[4] "to draw to oneself, deliver" to rescue, deliver from danger or destruction.
the word glory is not translated from doxazó[5] but we see doxasthōsin (δοξασθῶσιν)[6] which only appears once. The motivation for "alms" should be love, the purpose of sacrifice was to provide for the welfare of the needy while nurturing the social bonds of a free society.
V[5] The prayer of the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
V[6] "enter into thy closet" in your heart.
V[7] not vain repetitions[7], as the heathen do."
V[8] "Your Father knoweth"
V9 Our Father vs the Patronus of Rome, a Father of the earth.
V22 the born again love the light.
Of course, he was talking about pride and boasting of how much you gave but if we look at the whole context there is more.
Also... Left hand or left side had to do with charity almsgiving, grace, even mercy but the right hand had to do with force, law and securing justice. What he is talking about is not mixing these to activities like the gentile nations who call themselves Benefactors but who exercise authority one over the other.
Charity is a matter of choice.[8] In the previous Chapter Matthew 5 Jesus talked about loving one another and not just those that love you but all who seek His kingdom. This is why a network of ministers were important. He was also contrasting the love of His followers with the publicans who were tax collectors.
Taxes are tithes collected at the point of a sword held in the right hand. If people do not give enough you cannot ask the right hand to enforce the collection like the Corban of the Pharisees.
To sum up you would need a network of people who gave charity to all seeking the Kingdom of God and his righteousness. You would need to give regularly beyond those who were in your own congregation or congregation of congregations or you would have little or no Grace. And to keep yourself in the practice of Pure Religion rather than the Covetous Practices of those who bite one another and curse their children and entangle you in the yoke of bondage, you could not use force to provide Welfare, pray to the Fathers of the earth or the right hand of the World. If you did other than that you were not a believer nor follower of Christ.
Pray Our Father in like manner
Thy will be done
Daily bread
Forgive as we forgive
Lead from temptations
Forgive or not forgiven with thanksgiving
Fasting with the Brethren and not the hypocrites
Lay Up Treasures in Heaven with the Brethren not the treasury of the world
Love the light not the darkness and the evil[9] or you are not born again.
Do Not Be Anxious
Scientific studies have not only shown that gratitude lessen stress, but gratitude and anxiety cannot exist in the brain at the same time. The brain cannot respond to anxiety and gratitude at the same time because they use the same part of the brain. It becomes an “either/or” reality but that is easier to accomplish if you believe there is a higher power above everything, a Divine creator or designer of the universe. People of faith have known for centuries that those who practice being thankful for everything, both the good and the bad that happens, the feeling of anxiety diminishes.
Philippians 4:11–12. "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content. 12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need."
1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 "Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks[10]: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit."
Psalms 103:2–6 "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:[11] 3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; 5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good [things; so that] thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.6 ¶ The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed."
Psalms 107:1–3... "O give thanks[12] unto the LORD, for [he is] good: for his mercy[13] [endureth] for ever. 2 Let the redeemed of the LORD say [so], whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy; 3 And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south."
Lamentations 3:22–24 "22 [It is of] the LORD’S mercies[13] that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 [They are] new every morning: great [is] thy faithfulness.[14] 24 The LORD [is] my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him."
Philippians 4:6–7 "6 Be careful[15] for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving[16] let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace[17] of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Psalms 95:2. 2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving[18] , and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.
Colossians 3:16–17 "16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, [do] all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks[10] to God and the Father by him."
Questions
Why is corban meaning sacrifice translated treasury?
What were the graven images of the temples?
How do you invest in the kingdom of God?
Why did Israel create the golden calf?
What does it mean to pray to our father who is not in heaven?
What is the reward of unrighteousness?

Decrees of the king

Pure Giving vs hypocrite

[1] Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.


[2] Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory[6] of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Private prayer vs hypocrite

[3] But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:


[4] That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.

Public Prayer vs hypocrite

[5] And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

[6] But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Vain Repetition vs heathen

[7] But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions[7], as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

[8] Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father[19] knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

Pray Our Father in like manner

[9] After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

Thy will be done

[10] Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

Daily bread

[11] Give us this day our daily bread.[20]

Forgive as we forgive

[12] And forgive us our debts[21], as we forgive our debtors.

Lead away from temptations

[13] And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.


Forgive or not forgiven

[14] For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

[15] But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.[22]

Fasting with the hypocrites

[16] Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

[17] But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;

[18] That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.

Lay Up Treasures in Heaven

[19] Lay not up for yourselves treasures[23] upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:[24]

[20] But lay up for yourselves treasures[23] in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

[21] For where your treasure[23] is, there will your heart be also.

Love the light not evil

[22] The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.

[23] But if thine eye be evil[9], thy whole body shall be full of darkness.[25] If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!

[24] No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.[26]

Do Not Be Anxious

[25] Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought[15] for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

[26] Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

[27] Which of you by taking thought[15] can add one cubit unto his stature?

[28] And why take ye thought[15] for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:

[29] And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

[30] Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?[27]

[31] Therefore take no thought[15], saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

[32] (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

[33] But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

[34] Take[15] therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.



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Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1343 ~δικαιοσύνη~ dikaiosune \@dik-ah-yos-oo’-nay\@ from 1342; TDNT-2:192,168; {See TDNT 192} n f AV-righteousness 92; 92
    1) in a broad sense: state of him who is as he ought to be, righteousness, the condition acceptable to God
    1a) the doctrine concerning the way in which man may attain a state approved of God
    1b) integrity, virtue, purity of life, rightness, correctness of thinking, feeling, and acting
    2) in a narrower sense, justice or the virtue which gives each his due
  2. ↑ 1654 ἐλεημοσύνη, eleēmosunē: el-eh-ay-mos-oo'-nay, from 1656, Thayer Definition: mercy, pity especially as exhibited in giving alms, charity the benefaction itself, a donation to the poor, alms
    TDNT entry: 10:05,2, Part(s) of speech: Noun Feminine
    Strong's Definition: From 1656; compassionateness, that is, (as exercised towards the poor) beneficence, or (concretely) a benefaction: - alms (-deeds).
    • The Eleemosynary  giving of alms(the German Almosen (and the English alms)) is the benefaction itself, a donation for the poor, donated to the priests for the welfare of the needy.
  3. ↑ 4505 ῥύμη rhume [hroo’-may] prolongation from 4506 rhuomai in its original sense "to draw to one’s self, to rescue, to deliver", akin to 4482 "to flow" (4511 a flowing issue);; n f; AV-street 3, lane 1; 4
    1) a swing, rush, force, trail, of a body in motion
    2) a tract of way in a town shut in by buildings on both sides
    3) a street, a lane
  4. ↑ 4506 ῥύομαι rhuomai [rhoo’-om-ahee] middle voice of an obsolete verb, akin to 4482 rheo to flow (through the idea of a current, cf. 4511 a flowing issue); v; TDNT-6:998,988; [{See TDNT 693 }] AV-deliver 17, Deliverer 1; 18
    1) to draw to one’s self, to rescue, to deliver
    2) the deliverer
  5. ↑ 1392 δοξάζω doxazo [dox-ad’-zo] from 1391 {opinion, judgment, view); v; TDNT-2:253,178; [{See TDNT 197 }] AV-glorify 54, honour 3, have glory 2, magnify 1, make glorious 1, full of glory 1; 62
    1) to think, suppose, be of opinion
    2) to praise, extol, magnify, celebrate
    3) to honour, do honour to, hold in honour
    4) to make glorious, adorn with lustre, clothe with splendour
    4a) to impart glory to something, render it excellent
    4b) to make renowned, render illustrious
    4b1) to cause the dignity and worth of some person or thing to become manifest and acknowledged
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 doxasthōsin from doxazó meaning "to think, to be of opinion" only appears in Matthew 6 as a verb of the third person plural, suggesting the are merely seeking the high opinion of men.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 945 βαττολογέω battologeo [bat-tol-og-eh’-o] from Battos (a proverbial stammerer) and 3056; v; TDNT-1:597,103; [{See TDNT 130 }] AV-use vain repetitions 1; 1
    1) to stammer
    2) to repeat the same things over and over, to use many idle words, to babble, prate. Some suppose the word derived from Battus, a king of Cyrene, who is said to have stuttered; others from Battus, an author of tedious and wordy poems. logos
  8. ↑ "Freedom is the Right to Choose, the Right to create for oneself the alternatives of Choice. Without the possibility of Choice, and the exercise of Choice, a man is not a man but a member, an instrument, a thing.” Archibald MacLeish
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 4190 ~πονηρός~ poneros \@pon-ay-ros’\@ from a derivative of 4192; adj AV-evil 51, wicked 10, wicked one 6, evil things 2, misc 7; 76
    1) full of labours, annoyances, hardships
    1a) pressed and harassed by labours
    1b) bringing toils, annoyances, perils; of a time full of peril to Christian faith and steadfastness; causing pain and trouble
    2) bad, of a bad nature or condition
    2a) in a physical sense: diseased or blind
    2b) in an ethical sense: evil wicked, bad
    For Synonyms see entry 5908
    ++++ The word is used in the nominative case in #Mt 6:13. This usually denotes a title in the Greek. Hence Christ is saying, deliver us from "The Evil," and is probably referring to Satan the adversary of The Way of God.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 2168 ~εὐχαριστέω~ eucharisteo \@yoo-khar-is-teh’-o\@ from 2170; v AV-give thanks 26, thank 12, be thankful 1; 39
    1) to be grateful, feel thankful
    2) give thanks
  11. ↑ ‭01576 לוּמגְּ gëmuwl ghem-ool’ ‭from 01580 גָּמַל‎ gamal reward; n m; [BDB-168a] {See TWOT on 360 @@ "360a"} ‭AV-recompense 10, reward 3, benefit 2, given 1, serve + 01580 1, deserve 1; 19
    1) dealing, recompense, benefit
    1a) dealing (of one’s hand)
    1b) recompense
    1c) [benefits|benefit]]
    ‭
  12. ↑ 03034 יָדָה‎ yadah [yaw-daw’] a primitive root [compare 01911 hadah to put or to stretch out (hand)], used only as denominative from 03027; v; [BDB-392a] [{See TWOT on 847 }] AV-praise 53, give thanks 32, confess 16, thank 5, make confession 2, thanksgiving 2, cast 1, cast out 1, shoot 1, thankful 1; 114
    1) to throw, shoot, cast
    1a) (Qal) to shoot (arrows)
    1b) (Piel) to cast, cast down, throw down
    1c) (Hiphil)
    1c1) to give thanks, laud, praise
    1c2) to confess, confess (the name of God)
    1d) (Hithpael)
    1d1) to confess (sin)
    1d2) to give thanks
    See towdah 08426 תּוֹדָה‎, thanksgiving.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 02617 חֵסֵד‎ checed [kheh’-sed] from 02616 "show thyself merciful", Greek 964 βηθεσδα; n m; [BDB-338b, BDB-340a] [{See TWOT on 698 @@ "698a" }] [{See TWOT on 699 @@ "699a" }] AV-mercy 149, kindness 40, lovingkindness 30, goodness 12, kindly 5, merciful 4, favour 3, good 1, goodliness 1, pity 1, reproach 1, wicked thing 1; 248
    1) goodness, kindness, faithfulness
    2) a reproach, shame
  14. ↑ 0530 ^הנומא^ ‘emuwnah \@em-oo-naw’\@ or (shortened) ^הנמא^ ‘emunah \@em-oo-naw’\@ from 0529; n f; {See TWOT on 116 @@ "116e"} AV-faithfulness 18, truth 13, faithfully 5, office 5, faithful 3, faith 1, stability 1, steady 1, truly 1, verily 1; 49
    1) firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, steadiness
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 3309 μεριμνάω merimnao [mer-im-nah’-o] from 3308 merimna "care" in the sense of "anxiety" from 3307 merizo "divide", distract; n f; merimnao v; TDNT-4:589,584; [{See TDNT 482 }] AV-take thought 11, care 5, be careful 2, have care 1; 19
    1) to be anxious
    1a) to be troubled with cares
    2) to care for, look out for (a thing)
    2a) to seek to promote one’s interests
    2b) caring or providing for
  16. ↑ 2169 ~εὐχαριστία~ eucharistia \@yoo-khar-is-tee’-ah\@ from 2170; TDNT-9:407,1298; {See TDNT 840} n f AV-thanksgiving 9, giving of thanks 3, thanks 2, thankfulness 1; 15
    1) thankfulness
    2) the giving of thanks
    For Synonyms see entry 5883
  17. ↑ 1515 ~εἰρήνη~ eirene \@i-ray’-nay\@ probably from a primary verb eiro (to join); TDNT-2:400,207; {See TDNT 219} n f AV-peace 89, one 1, rest 1, quietness 1; 92
    1) a state of national tranquility
    1a) exemption from the rage and havoc of war
    2) peace between individuals, i.e. harmony, concord
    3) security, safety, prosperity, felicity, (because peace and harmony make and keep things safe and prosperous)
    4) of the Messiah’s peace
    4a) the way that leads to peace (salvation)
    5) of Christianity, the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and content with its earthly lot, of whatsoever sort that is
    6) the blessed state of devout and upright men after death
  18. ↑ 08426 תּוֹדָה‎ towdah [to-daw’] from 03034 yadah praise, give thanks, confess "to throw, shoot, cast"; n f; [BDB-392b] [{See TWOT on 847 @@ "847b" }] AV-thanksgiving 18, praise 6, thanks 3, thank offerings 3, confession 2; 32
    1) confession, praise, thanksgiving
    1a) give praise to God
    1b) thanksgiving in songs of liturgical worship, hymn of praise
    1c) thanksgiving choir or procession or line or company
    1d) thank-offering, sacrifice of thanksgiving
    1e) confession
  19. ↑ Fathers of the earth
    Matthew 23:9 "And call no [man] your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven."
    Matthew 6:8 "Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. 9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as [it is] in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen."
    Matthew 7:21 "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven."
    Matthew 12:50 "For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother."
    John 14:26 "But the Comforter, [which is] the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you."
    Romans 8:15 "For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father."
    2 Corinthians 6:18 "And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty."
    1 John 3:1 ¶ "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not."
  20. ↑ Feast
    Numbers 29:6 Beside the burnt offering of the month, and his meat offering, and the daily burnt offering, and his meat offering, and their drink offerings, according unto their manner, for a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by fire unto the LORD.
    Deuteronomy 15:7 If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother: 15:8 But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, [in that] which he wanteth. 9 Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto thee. 10 Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto. 11 For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.
    Ezra 3:4 They kept also the feast of tabernacles, as [it is] written, and [offered] the daily burnt offerings by number, according to the custom, as the duty of every day required;
    Esther 9:22 As the days wherein the Jews rested from their enemies, and the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning into a good day: that they should make them days of feasting and joy, and of sending portions one to another, and gifts to the poor.
    Matthew 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread.
    Luke 9:23 And he said to [them] all, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
    Luke 11:3 Give us day by day our daily bread.
    Luke 14:13 But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:
    Acts 2:46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
    Hebrews 10:11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:
    James 2:15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be [ye] warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what [doth it] profit? 17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. 18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. 19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. 20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
    Matthew 10:42 And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold [water] only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
  21. ↑ Forbearance
    Ephesians 6:9 "And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him."
    Colossians 313 "Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even :as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye."
    Romans 2:4 "Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?"
    Romans 15:1 "We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves."
    Romans 15:2 "Let every one of us please [his] neighbour for [his] good to edification."
    2 Corinthians 6:6 "By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,"
    Galatians 6:2 "Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."
    Ephesians 4:2 "With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;"
    Ephesians 4:32 "And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you."
    Matthew 5:44 "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;"
    Matthew 6:12 "And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. 14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
  22. ↑ Seek strive pray persevere endure
    Matthew 6:33 "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
    Luke 13:24 "Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able."
    Luke 18:1 ¶ "And he spake a parable unto them [to this end], that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;"
    Luke 21:36 "Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man."
    Matthew 26:41 "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed [is] willing, but the flesh [is] weak."
    Mark 13:33 "Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is."
    Mark 14:38 "Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly [is] ready, but the flesh [is] weak."
    John 6:27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed."
    Luke 6:37 "Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:"
    Matthew 6:15 "But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
    Mark 11:26 But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.
    Matthew 10:22 "And ye shall be hated of all [men] for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved."
    Matthew 24:13 "But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved."
    Mark 13:13 And ye shall be hated of all [men] for my name’s sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved."
    Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 Treasury of the heart
    Matthew 6:19 "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." See Golden calf.
    Matthew 12:35 "A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things." See Reward of unrighteousness
    Matthew 19:23 "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God."
    Mark 10:23 And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God."
    Luke 6:45 "A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh."
    Luke 12:15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth... 21 So [is] he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God... 33 Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. 34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."
    Luke 16:13 "No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon."
    Luke 18:25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God." "Saved?"
    Luke 16:19 The rich man and the beggar Lazarus.
    Proverbs 23:1 "When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what [is] before thee: 2 And put a knife to thy throat, if thou [be] a man given to appetite. 3 Be not desirous of his dainties: for they [are] deceitful meat. 4 Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom....6 Eat thou not the bread of [him that hath] an evil eye..." Their table of welfare is a snare.
  24. ↑ Robbers and thieves
    Isaiah 42:24 "Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? did not the LORD, he against whom we have sinned? for they would not walk in his ways, neither were they obedient unto his law."
    Ezekiel 7:22 "My face will I turn also from them, and they shall pollute my secret [place]: for the robbers shall enter into it, and defile it."
    Ezekiel 18:10 "If he beget a son [that is] a robber, a shedder of blood, and [that] doeth the like to [any] one of these [things],"
    Daniel 11:14 "And in those times there shall many stand up against the king of the south: also the robbers of thy people shall exalt themselves to establish the vision; but they shall fall."
    Jeremiah 7:11 "Is this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, even I have seen [it], saith the LORD."
    Hosea 6:9 "And as troops of robbers wait for a man, [so] the company of priests murder in the way by consent: for they commit lewdness."
    Hosea 7:1 "When I would have healed Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim was discovered, and the wickedness of Samaria: for they commit falsehood; and the thief cometh in, [and] the troop of robbers spoileth without."
    Matthew 6:19 "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:"
    Matthew 21:13 "And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves."
    Mark 11:17 "And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves."
    Luke 19:46 "Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves."
    John 10:8 "All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them."
    Acts 19:37 "For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess." See Ephesus.
    "Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God." 1 Corinthians 6:9
    "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, 7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth." 2 Timothy 3:1
  25. ↑ Eyes darkened
    Psalms 69:22 "Let their table become a snare before them: and that which should have been for their welfare, let it become a trap. 23 Let their eyes be darkened, that they see not; and make their loins continually to shake."
    Psalms 107:10 "Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, [being] bound in affliction and iron;"
    Isaiah 9:2 "The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined."
    Isaiah 42:7 "To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, [and] them that sit in darkness out of the prison house."
    Isaiah 42:16 "And I will bring the blind by a way [that] they knew not; I will lead them in paths [that] they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them."
    Isaiah 49:6 "And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth."
    Ecclesiastes 2:14 "The wise man’s eyes [are] in his head; but the fool walketh in darkness: and I myself perceived also that one event happeneth to them all."
    Micah 7:8 "Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD [shall be] a light unto me."
    Matthew 4:16 “‭The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.”
    Luke 1:79 "To give light to them that sit in darkness and [in] the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace."
    John 1:9 [That] was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
    Romans 11:10 "Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway"
    2 Corinthians 6:14 "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?”
    Job 34:22 "There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves."
    Matthew 6:23 “‭But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!”
    1 John 2:10 "He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. 11 But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes."
    John 3:19 "And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God." See Born again.
  26. ↑ God hates
    Deuteronomy 5:9 "Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God [am] a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation] of them that hate me,"
    Matthew 6:24 "No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon."
    Revelation 2:6 "But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate."
    Revelation 2:14 "But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. 15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.
  27. ↑ Little faith
    Matthew 6:30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, [shall he] not much more [clothe] you, O ye of little faith? (Luke 12:28)
    Matthew 8:26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
    Matthew 14:31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth [his] hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
    Psalms 138:7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
    1 Peter 1:5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
    Matthew 17:20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
    Matthew 16:8 [Which] when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?
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