Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight [thereof], not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do [it]: for [there is] no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
I robbed other churches, taking wages [of them], to do you service.
I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.
In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:
Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Edom hath dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and hath greatly offended, and revenged himself upon them;
I taught Ephraim also to go, taking them by their arms; but they knew not that I healed them.
At the noise of the taking of Babylon the earth is moved, and the cry is heard among the nations.
I have seen the foolish taking root: but suddenly I cursed his habitation.
Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?
And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, [thou] wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:
And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, showed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.
[For the Son of man is] as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.
Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed [thereto] according to thy word.
For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew [me].
But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin [was] dead.
Most of the teaching of Jesus are recorded in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The Complete Sayings of Jesus presents every word spoken by Jesus in one place and provides an index to assist in finding specific ocassions, places and/or events. It is a must read aid for serious Bible study.
He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, saith the Lord. These are the words of Christ; and they direct us to imitate his life and character. The Imitation of Christ is guide to following the example of Jesus Christ. Let it be our most earnest study to dwell upon the life and example of Jesus.
The Apocrypha books are 14 books that were included between the old and new testaments in the original King James Version of the bible and many others. Church leaders agreed that these books were valuable for instruction in life and manners, but did not all agree that they should be considered cannon.
The Childrens Bible provides bible lessons from the Old and New testaments. There are 216 stories written in plain english. The stories are easy to read and understand but they are not just for childern. It is a pleasure to read and enjoy these important stories.