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138:00.02 Prophet not without honor John 4:44 (Same) "For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country."

138:00.02 Prophet not without honor Luke 4:24 (Same) "And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country."

138:00.02 Prophet not without honor Mark 6:4 (Same) "But Jesus, said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house."

138:00.02 Prophet not without honor Matthew 13:57 (Same) "And they were offended in him.
But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house."

138:02.02 Bible names for the Apostles Acts 1:13 (Reference) "And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James."

138:02.02 Bible names for the Apostles Luke 6:14-16 (Same) "Simon, Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes, And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor."

138:02.02 Bible names for the Apostles Mark 3:16-19 (Same) "And Simon he surnamed Peter; And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder: And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite, And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him: and they went into an house."

138:02.02 Bible names for the Apostles Matthew 10:2-4 (Same) "Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus; Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him."

138:03.01 Matthew selected Luke 5:27-28 (Same) "And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.
And he left all, rose up, and followed him."

138:03.01 Matthew selected Mark 2:14 (Same) "And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me.
And he arose and followed him."

138:03.01 Matthew selected Matthew 9:9 (Same) "And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me.
And he arose, and followed him."

138:03.04 Matthew's banquet Luke 5:29 (Same) "And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them."

138:03.04 Matthew's banquet Mark 2:15 (Same) "And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him."

138:03.04 Matthew's banquet Matthew 9:10 (Same) "And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples."

138:03.04 Publicans and sinners Luke 5:30 (Same) "But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?"

138:03.04 Publicans and sinners Luke 7:34 (Same) "The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!"

138:03.04 Publicans and sinners Luke 15:1 (Same) "Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him."

138:03.04 Publicans and sinners Mark 2:15-16 (Same) "And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.
And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?"

138:03.04 Publicans and sinners Matthew 9:10-11 (Same) "And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.
And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?"

138:03.04 Publicans and sinners Matthew 11:19 (Same) "The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners.
But wisdom is justified of her children."

138:03.06 Jesus defends meal Luke 5:30-32 (Same) "But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?
And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.
I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

138:03.06 Jesus defends meal Mark 2:16-17 (Same) "And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?
When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

138:03.06 Jesus defends meal Matthew 9:11-13 (Same) "And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?
But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.
But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

138:04.02 Equality for all who seek God Acts 10:34 (Compare) "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons."

138:04.02 Equality for all who seek God Colossians 3:11 (Compare) "Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all."

138:04.02 Equality for all who seek God Ephesians 6:9 (Compare) "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."

138:04.02 Equality for all who seek God Galatians 2:6 (Compare) "But of these who seemed to be somewhat."

138:04.02 Equality for all who seek God Galatians 3:28 (Compare) "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus."

138:04.02 Equality for all who seek God Job 34:19 (Compare) "How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands."

138:04.02 Equality for all who seek God Romans 2:11 (Compare) "For there is no respect of persons with God."

138:04.02 Equality for all who seek God Sirach 35:12 (Compare) "Do not think to corrupt with gifts; for such he will not receive: and trust not to unrighteous sacrifices; for the Lord is judge, and with him is no respect of persons."

138:05.04 Render unto Caesar / God Mark 12:14-17 (Same) "And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
Shall we give, or shall we not give?
But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.
And they brought it.
And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?
And they said unto him, Caesar's.
And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.
And they marvelled at him."

138:05.04 Render unto Caesar Luke 20:22-25 (Same) "Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?
But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?
Shew me a penny.
Whose image and superscription hath it?
They answered and said, Caesar's.
And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's."

138:05.04 Render unto Caesar Matthew 22:17-21 (Same) "Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou?
Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
Shew me the tribute money.
And they brought unto him a penny.
And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?
They say unto him, Caesar's.
Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's."

138:06.03 Gospel of the kingdom+ Mark 1:14-15 (Same) "Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel."

138:06.03 Gospel of the kingdom+ Matthew 4:23 (Same) "And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people."

138:06.03 Gospel of the kingdom+ Matthew 9:35 (Same) "And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people."

138:06.03 Gospel of the kingdom+ Matthew 24:14 (Same) "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come."

138:06.04 Jesus seeks sinners 1 Timothy 1:15 (Reference) "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief."

138:06.04 Jesus seeks sinners Luke 5:32 (Same) "I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

138:06.04 Jesus seeks sinners Mark 2:17 (Same) "When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

138:06.04 Jesus seeks sinners Matthew 9:13 (Same) "But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

138:06.04 Jesus, the new and better way Hebrews 10:20 (Compare) "By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh."

138:06.04 Jesus, the new and better way John 14:6 (Same) "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."

138:07.06 Apostles to be fishers of men Luke 5:10b (Same) "And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon.
And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men."

138:07.06 Apostles to be fishers of men Mark 1:17 (Same) "And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men."

138:07.06 Apostles to be fishers of men Matthew 4:19 (Same) "And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."

138:08.04 Speak only what hear; not hearsay Acts 4:20 (Reference) "For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard."

138:08.04 Speak only what hear; not hearsay John 8:26 (Same) "I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him."

138:08.05 Tell no one of water into wine John 2:1-11 (Same) "And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.
And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.
Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.
His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.
Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water.
And they filled them up to the brim.
And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast.
And they bare it.
When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.
This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him."

138:08.08 Change of mind by faith: new birth+ Galatians 2:16 (Compare) "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified."

138:08.08 Change of mind by faith: new birth+ Galatians 3:2 (Compare) "This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?"

138:08.08 Change of mind by faith: new birth+ James 2:14 (Compare) "What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?"

138:08.08 Change of mind by faith: new birth+ John 3:3-8 (Same) "Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit."

138:08.08 Faith is the open door Acts 14:27 (Compare) "And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles."

138:08.08 Faith is the open door Luke 17:6 (Same) "And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you."

138:08.08 Faith is the open door Matthew 17:20 (Same) "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."

138:08.08 Faith is the open door Matthew 21:21 (Same) "Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done."

138:08.08 Repent, flee wrath to come Luke 3:3 (Same) "And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins."

138:08.08 Repent, flee wrath to come Luke 3:7 (Same) "Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?"

138:08.08 Repent, flee wrath to come Matthew 3:2 (Same) "And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

138:08.08 Repent, flee wrath to come Matthew 3:7 (Same) "But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?"

138:09.02 Family saw Jesus as beside himself Mark 3:21 (Same) "And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself."

138:10.10 Judas carried the bag John 12:6 (Same) "This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein."

138:10.10 Judas carried the bag John 13:29 (Same) "For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor."

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Bible cross-references are from the Paramony, by Dr. Duane Faw
Available as a separate volume from Uversa Press


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