Luke 17:5-6 Part 1 of 3

The apostles said to the Lord, "Show us how to increase our faith." The Lord answered, "If you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, 'May you be uprooted and thrown into the sea,' and it would obey you!"

The apostles

Matthew 10:2-4  Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon (also called Peter), then Andrew (Peter's brother), James (son of Zebedee), John (James' brother), Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew (the tax collector), James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus, Simon (the zealot), Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed him). 

Luke 11:49  "This is what God in his wisdom said about you: 'I will send prophets and apostles to them, but they will kill some and persecute the others.' " [see verses 46-52]

Luke 22:14-16  When the time came, Jesus and the apostles sat down together at the table. Jesus said, "I have been very eager to eat this Passover meal with you before my suffering begins. For I tell you now that I won't eat this meal again until its meaning is fulfilled in the Kingdom of God." 

Acts 1:1-2  In my first book [Luke] I told you, Theophilus, about everything Jesus began to do and teach until the day he was taken up into heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the Holy Spirit. 

Acts 1:21  Then they cast lots, and Matthias was selected to become an apostle with the other eleven. [see verses 15-16]

Ephesians 2:20  Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the cornerstone is Christ Jesus himself. [see verses 19-22]

Revelation 21:14  The wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and on them were written the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. [see verses 1-27]                                    

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Luke 17:1-4 Part 2 of 2

One day Jesus said to his disciples, "There will always be temptations to sin, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting! It would be better to be thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around your neck than to cause one of these little ones to fall into sin. So watch yourselves! If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive."

"It would be better to be thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around your neck than to cause one of these little ones to fall into sin."

Matthew 18:5-6  "And anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me. But if you cause one of these little ones who trusts in me to fall into sin, it would be better for you to have a large millstone tied around your neck and be drowned in the depths of the sea." (see verses 1-10, also see Mark 9:42-49) 

 

"So watch yourselves! If another believer sins, rebuke that person;"

Leviticus 19:17  "Do not nurse hatred in your heart for any of your relatives. Confront people directly so you will not be held guilty for their sin."

Matthew 18:15  "If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back."

James 5:19-20  My dear brothers and sisters, if someone among you wanders away from the truth and is brought back, you can be sure that whoever brings the sinner back will save that person from death and bring about the forgiveness of many sins.

 

"then, if there is repentance, forgive." 

Matthew 6:14  "If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you."

Ephesians 4:32  Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

Colossians 3:13  Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.

 

Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive." 

Matthew 18:21-22  Then Peter came to him and asked, "Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?"  "No, not seven times," Jesus replied, "but seventy times seven!"                                       

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Luke 17:1-4 Part 1 of 2

One day Jesus said to his disciples, "There will always be temptations to sin, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting! It would be better to be thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around your neck than to cause one of these little ones to fall into sin. So watch yourselves! If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive."

One day Jesus said to his disciples, "There will always be temptations to sin,"

Matthew 26:41  "Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!" (see verses 36-46, and also Mark 14:38) 

Luke 22:40  There he told them, "Pray that you will not give in to temptation." (see verses 39-46)

1 Corinthians 10:13  The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.

Galatians 6:1  Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself. 

1 Timothy 6:9  But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. (see verse 10) 

 

"but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting!"  

Matthew 18:7  "What sorrow awaits the world, because it tempts people to sin. Temptations are inevitable, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting."

Matthew 13:40-41  "Just as weeds are sorted out and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the world. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will remove from his Kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil." (see verses 36-43) 

Luke 22:21-22  "But here at this table, sitting among us as a friend, is the man who will betray me. For it has been determined that the Son of Man must die. But what sorrow awaits the one who betrays him." (see verses 1-23)                                 

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Luke 16:27-31 Part 2 of 2

"Then the rich man said, 'Please, Father Abraham, at least send him to my father's home. For I have five brothers, and I want him to warn them so they don't end up in this place of torment.' But Abraham said, 'Moses and the prophets have warned them. Your brothers can read what they wrote.' The rich man replied, 'No, Father Abraham! But if someone is sent to them from the dead, then they will repent of their sins and turn to God.' But Abraham said, 'If they won't listen to Moses and the prophets, they won't listen even if someone rises from the dead.' "

"The rich man replied, 'No, Father Abraham! But if someone is sent to them from the dead, then they will repent of their sins and turn to God.' But Abraham said, 'If they won't listen to Moses and the prophets, they won't listen even if someone rises from the dead.' "

Matthew 28:11-15  As the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and told the leading priests what had happened. (see verses 1-10) A meeting with the elders was called, and they decided to give the soldiers a large bribe. They told the soldiers, 'You must say, 'Jesus' disciples came during the night while we were sleeping, and they stole his body.' If the governor hears about it, we'll stand up for you so you won't get in trouble." So the guards accepted the bribe and said what they were told to say. Their story spread widely among the Jews, and they still tell it today.

Hebrews 3:7-11  That is why the Holy Spirit says, "Today when you hear his voice, don't harden your hearts as Israel did when they rebelled, when they tested me in the wilderness. There your ancestors tested and tried my patience, even though they saw my miracles for forty years. So I was angry with them, and I said, 'Their hearts always turn away from me. They refuse to do what I tell them.' So in my anger I took an oath: 'They will never enter my place of rest.' " (see verses 1-19, Psalm 95:7-11)

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Luke 16:27-31 Part 1 of 2

"Then the rich man said, 'Please, Father Abraham, at least send him to my father's home. For I have five brothers, and I want him to warn them so they don't end up in this place of torment.' But Abraham said, 'Moses and the prophets have warned them. Your brothers can read what they wrote.' The rich man replied, 'No, Father Abraham! But if someone is sent to them from the dead, then they will repent of their sins and turn to God.' But Abraham said, 'If they won't listen to Moses and the prophets, they won't listen even if someone rises from the dead.' "

"Then the rich man said, 'Please, Father Abraham, at least send him to my father's home. For I have five brothers, and I want him to warn them so they don't end up in this place of torment.' "

Acts 2:40  Then Peter continued preaching for a long time, strongly urging (warning) his listeners, "Save yourselves from this crooked generation!"

Deuteronomy 32:5  "But they have acted corruptly toward him (God); when they act so perversely, are they really his children? They are a deceitful and twisted (crooked) generation." (see verses 1-47)

Deuteronomy 32:20  "He said, 'I will abandon them; then see what becomes of them. For they are a twisted (crooked) generation, children without integrity.' "

Philippians 2:14-15  Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.

 

"But Abraham said, 'Moses and the prophets have warned them. Your brothers can read what they wrote.' " 

Luke 24:27  Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. (see verses 13-34)

Luke 24:44-47  Then he said, "When I was with you before, I told you that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and in the Psalms must be fulfilled." Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. And he said, "Yes, it was written long ago that the Messiah would suffer and die and rise from the dead on the third day. It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority of his name to all the nations, beginning in Jerusalem: 'There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.' " (see verses 35-53)                                        

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Luke 16:22-26 Part 3 of 3

"Finally, the poor man died and was carried by the angels to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried, and his soul went to the place of the dead. There, in torment, he saw Abraham in the far distance with Lazarus at his side. The rich man shouted, 'Father Abraham, have some pity! Send Lazarus over here to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. I am in anguish in these flames.' But Abraham said to him, 'Son, remember that during your lifetime you had everything you wanted, and Lazarus had nothing. So now he is here being comforted, and you are in anguish. And besides, there is a great chasm separating us. No one can cross over to you from here, and no one can cross over to us from there.' "

" 'So now he is here being comforted, and you are in anguish.' "

Luke 6:20-23  Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said, "God blesses you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours. God blesses you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied. God blesses you who weep now, for in due time you will laugh. What blessings await you when people hate you and exclude you and mock you and curse you as evil because you follow the Son of Man. When that happens, be happy! Yes, leap for joy! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, their ancestors treated the ancient prophets the same way."

Luke 6:24-26  "What sorrow awaits you who are rich, for you have your only happiness now. What sorrow awaits you who are fat and prosperous now, for a time of awful hunger awaits you. What sorrow awaits you who laugh now, for your laughing will turn to mourning and sorrow. What sorrow awaits you who are praised by the crowds, for their ancestors also praised false prophets." 

 

" 'And besides, there is a great chasm separating us. No one can cross over to you from here, and no one can cross over to us from there.' " 

Daniel 12:2  "Many of those whose bodies lie dead and buried will rise up, some to everlasting life and some to shame and everlasting disgrace." (see verses 1-4)

Matthew 25:46  "And they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous will go into eternal life." (see verses 31-46)

2 Thessalonians 1:9  They will be punished with eternal destruction, forever separated from the LORD and from his glorious power. (see verses 3-10)                                        

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Luke 16:22-26 Part 2 of 3

"Finally, the poor man died and was carried by the angels to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried, and his soul went to the place of the dead. There, in torment, he saw Abraham in the far distance with Lazarus at his side. The rich man shouted, 'Father Abraham, have some pity! Send Lazarus over here to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. I am in anguish in these flames.' But Abraham said to him, 'Son, remember that during your lifetime you had everything you wanted, and Lazarus had nothing. So now he is here being comforted, and you are in anguish. And besides, there is a great chasm separating us. No one can cross over to you from here, and no one can cross over to us from there.' "

"The rich man shouted, 'Father Abraham, have some pity! Send Lazarus over here to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. I am in anguish in these flames.' "

Matthew 3:12  "He (God) is ready to separate the chaff from the wheat with his winnowing fork. Then he will clean up the threshing area, gathering the wheat into his barn but burning the chaff with never-ending fire."

Matthew 5:22  "But I (Jesus) say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell."

Matthew 25:41  "And the King will turn to those on the left and say, 'Away with you, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his demons.' " (see verses 31-46)

2 Peter 3:10  But the day of the Lord will come as unexpectedly as a thief. Then the heavens will pass away with a terrible noise, and the very elements themselves will disappear in fire, and the earth and everything on it will be found to deserve judgment.

Jude 7  And don't forget Sodom and Gomorrah and their neighboring towns, which were filled with immorality and every kind of sexual perversion. Those cities were destroyed by fire as a severe warning of the eternal fire of God's judgment.

 

"But Abraham said to him, 'Son, remember that during your lifetime you had everything you wanted, and Lazarus had nothing.' " 

Psalm 17:14  By the power of your hand, O LORD, destroy those who look to this world for their reward. But satisfy the hunger of your treasured ones. May their children have plenty, leaving an inheritance for their descendants.

Luke 6:24  "What sorrow awaits you who are rich, for you have your only happiness now." 

Luke 12:19-21  " 'And I'll sit back and say to myself, "My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink and be merry!" ' But God said to him, 'You fool! you will die this very night. Then who will get everything you worked for?' Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God." (see verses 13-33)                                        

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Luke 16:22-26 Part 1 of 3

"Finally, the poor man died and was carried by the angels to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried, and his soul went to the place of the dead. There, in torment, he saw Abraham in the far distance with Lazarus at his side. The rich man shouted, 'Father Abraham, have some pity! Send Lazarus over here to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. I am in anguish in these flames.' But Abraham said to him, 'Son, remember that during your lifetime you had everything you wanted, and Lazarus had nothing. So now he is here being comforted, and you are in anguish. And besides, there is a great chasm separating us. No one can cross over to you from here, and no one can cross over to us from there.' "

"Finally, the poor man died and was carried by the angels to be with Abraham."

Matthew 18:10  "Beware that you don't look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels are always in the presence of my heavenly Father."

Luke 12:8  "I tell you the truth, everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, the Son of Man will also acknowledge in the presence of God's angels."

Luke 15:10  "In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God's angels when even one sinner repents."

 

"The rich man also died and was buried, and his soul went to the place of the dead. There, in torment, he saw Abraham in the far distance with Lazarus at his side."  

Matthew 8:11-12  "And I tell you this, that many Gentiles will come from all over the world--from east and west--and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob at the feast in the Kingdom of Heaven. But many Israelites--those for whom the Kingdom was prepared--will be thrown into outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth."  

Matthew 11:23  "And you people of Capernaum, will you be honored in heaven? No, you will go down to the place of the dead. For if the miracles I did for you had been done in wicked Sodom, it would still be here today." (also Luke 10:15)

Hosea 13:14  "Should I (the LORD) ransom them from the grave? Should I redeem them from death? O death, bring on your terrors! O grave, bring on your plagues! For I will not take pity on them." (see verses 1-16)

Revelation 20:13-15  The sea gave up its dead, and death and the grave (or place of the dead, or Hades) gave up their dead. And all were judged according to their deeds. Then death and the grave were thrown into the lake of fire. This lake of fire is the second death. And anyone whose name was not found recorded in the Book of Life was thrown into the lake of fire.                                        

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Luke 16:19-21 Part 2 of 2

Jesus said, "There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed in purple and fine linen and who lived each day in luxury. At his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus who was covered with sores. As Lazarus lay there longing for scraps from the rich man's table, the dogs would come and lick his open sores."

"As Lazarus lay there longing for scraps from the rich man's table, the dogs would come and lick his open sores."

1 Kings 21:23-24  "And regarding Jezebel, the LORD says, 'Dogs will eat Jezebel's body at the plot of land in Jezreel.' The members of Ahab's family who die in the city will be eaten by dogs, and those who die in the field will be eaten by vultures." (see verses 1-29) 

2 Kings 9:36-37  When they returned and told Jehu, he stated, "This fulfills the message from the LORD, which he spoke through his servant Elijah from Tishbe: 'At the plot of land in Jezreel, dogs will eat Jezebel's body. Her remains will be scattered like dung on the plot of land in Jezreel, so that no one will be able to recognize her.' " (see chapter 9) 

Matthew 15:25-28  But she came again and worshiped him, pleading again, "Lord, help me!" Jesus responded, "It isn't right to take food from the children and throw it to the dogs." She replied, "That's true, Lord, but even dogs are allowed to eat the scraps that fall beneath their masters' table."  "Dear woman," Jesus said to her, "Your faith is great. Your request is granted." And her daughter was instantly healed. (see verses 21-28)

Luke 15:14-16  About the time his money ran out, a great famine swept over the land, and he began to starve. He persuaded a local farmer to hire him, and the man sent him into his fields to feed the pigs. The young man became so hungry that even the pods he was feeding the pigs looked good to him. But no one gave him anything."  (see verses 11-32)                                     

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Luke 16:19-21 Part 1 of 2

Jesus said, "There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed in purple and fine linen and who lived each day in luxury. At his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus who was covered with sores. As Lazarus lay there longing for scraps from the rich man's table, the dogs would come and lick his open sores."

Jesus said, "There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed in purple and fine linen and who lived each day in luxury."

Esther 8:15  Then Mordecai left the king's presence, wearing the royal robe of blue and white, the great crown of gold, and an outer cloak of fine linen and purple. And the people of Susa celebrated the new decree. (see chapter 8) 

Proverbs 28:6  Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and rich.

Ecclesiastes 5:12  People who work hard sleep well, whether they eat little or much. But the rich seldom get a good night's sleep.

Jeremiah 9:23  This is what the LORD says: "Don't let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches." (see verse 24)

Matthew 19:23  Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you the truth, it is very hard for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of Heaven." (see verses 16-26)

Luke 6:24  "What sorrow awaits you who are rich, for you have your only happiness now."

James 1:11  The hot sun rises and the grass withers; the little flower droops and falls, and its beauty fades away. In the same way, the rich will fade away with all their achievements.

James 5:5  You have spent  your years on earth in luxury, satisfying your every desire. You have fattened yourselves for the day of slaughter. (see verses 1-6)

 

"At his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus who was covered with sores." 

Proverbs 14:20  The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many "friends."

Ezekiel 16:49  "Sodom's sins were pride, gluttony, and laziness, while the poor and needy suffered outside her door." (see chapter 16)

Acts 3:1-2  Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o'clock prayer service. As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, the one called the Beautiful Gate, so he could beg from the people going into the Temple. (see verses 1-11)                                         

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Luke 16:16-18 Part 2 of 2

"Until John the Baptist, the law of Moses and the messages of the prophets were your guides. But now the Good News of the Kingdom of God is preached, and everyone is eager to get in. But that doesn't mean that the law has lost its force. It is easier for heaven and earth to disappear than for the smallest point of God's law to be overturned. For example, a man who divorces his wife and marries someone else commits adultery. And anyone who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery."

"But that doesn't mean that the law has lost its force. It is easier for heaven and earth to disappear than for the smallest point of God's law to be overturned."

Psalm 119:89  Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven.

Isaiah 40:8  "The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever."

Isaiah 55:11  "It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it." (says the LORD) 

Matthew 5:18  "I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God's law will disappear until its purpose is achieved." 

Matthew 24:34-35  "I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass from the scene until all these things take place. Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear." (see all of chapter 24, also Mark 13 and Luke 21)

 

"For example, a man who divorced his wife and marries someone else commits adultery. And anyone who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery." 

Matthew 5:31-32  "You have heard the law that says, 'A man can divorce his wife by merely giving her a written notice of divorce.' But I say that a man who divorces his wife, unless she has been unfaithful, causes her to commit adultery. And anyone who marries a divorced woman also commits adultery." 

Matthew 19:8  Jesus replied, "Moses permitted divorce only as a concession to your hard hearts, but it was not what God had originally intended." (see verses 3-12, also Mark 10:2-12)

Romans 7:3  So while her husband is alive, she would be committing adultery if she married another man. But if her husband dies, she is free from that law and does not commit adultery when she remarries. (see verses 1-3)

1 Corinthians 7:10-11  But for those who are married, I have a command that does not come from me, but from the Lord. A wife must not leave her husband. But if she does leave him, let her remain single or else be reconciled to him. And the husband must not leave his wife. (see chapter 7)                                      

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Luke 16:16-18 Part 1 of 2

"Until John the Baptist, the law of Moses and the messages of the prophets were your guides. But now the Good News of the Kingdom of God is preached, and everyone is eager to get in. But that doesn't mean that the law has lost its force. It is easier for heaven and earth to disappear than for the smallest point of God's law to be overturned. For example, a man who divorces his wife and marries someone else commits adultery. And anyone who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery."

"Until John the Baptist, the law of Moses and the messages of the prophets were your guides."

Jeremiah 31:31  "The day is coming," says the LORD, "when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and Judah." (see verses 31-34)

Matthew 5:17  "Don't misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose."

Matthew 11:12-13  "And from the time John the Baptist began preaching until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people are attacking it. For before John came, all the prophets and the law of Moses looked forward to this present time."

Hebrews 8:6  But now Jesus, our High Priest, has been given a ministry that is far superior to the old priesthood, for he is the one who mediates for us a far better covenant with God, based on better promises. (see verses 6-13) 

 

"But now the Good News of the Kingdom of God is preached, and everyone is eager to get in." 

Matthew 4:23a  Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom.

Mark 1:14-15  Later on, after John was arrested, Jesus went into Galilee, where he preached God's Good News. "The time promised by God has come at last!" he announced. "The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!"

Luke 4:43  But he (Jesus) replied, "I must preach the Good News of the Kingdom of God in other towns, too, because that is why I was sent."

Acts 28:23  So a time was set, and on that day a large number of people came to Paul's lodging. He explained and testified about he Kingdom of God and tried to persuade them about Jesus from the Scriptures. Using the law of Moses and the books of the prophets, he spoke to them from morning until evening. 

Acts 28:30-31  For the next two years, Paul lived in Rome at his own expense. He welcomed all who visited him, boldly proclaiming the Kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ. And no one tried to stop him. 

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Luke 16:13-15 Part 3 of 3

"No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money." The Pharisees, who dearly loved their money, heard all this and scoffed at him. Then he said to them, "You like to appear righteous in public, but God knows your hearts. What this world honors is detestable in the sight of God."

"What this world honors is detestable in the sight of God."

Titus 1:15-16  Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted. Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good.

Proverbs 3:31-32  Don't envy violent people, or copy their ways. Such wicked people are detestable to the LORD, but he offers his friendship to the godly.

Proverbs 6:16-19  There are six things the LORD hates--no seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent, a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong, a false witness who pours out lies, a person who sows discord in a family.
Proverbs 11:20  The LORD detests people with crooked hearts, but he delights in those with integrity.                                                  

Proverbs 12:22  The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.

Proverbs 17:15  Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent--both are detestable to the LORD.

Proverbs 20:10  False weights and unequal measures--the LORD detests double standards of every kind.                                                       

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Luke 16:13-15 Part 2 of 3

"No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money." The Pharisees, who dearly loved their money, heard all this and scoffed at him. Then he said to them, "You like to appear righteous in public, but God knows your hearts. What this world honors is detestable in the sight of God."

Then he said to them, "You like to appear righteous in public,"

Luke 10:29  The man wanted to justify his actions, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" (see verses 25-37)

Matthew 6:1-2  "Watch out! Don't do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven. When you give to someone in need, don't do as the hypocrites do--blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity! I tell you the truth, they have received all the reward they will ever get."

Matthew 23:5-7  "Everything they do is for show. On their arms they wear extra wide prayer boxes with Scripture verses inside, and they wear robes with extra long tassels. And they love to sit at the head table at banquets and in the seats of honor in the synagogues. They love to receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces, and to be called 'Rabbi.' " (see also Luke 11:43 and 20:46-47) 

 

"but God knows your hearts." 

1 Samuel 16:7  But the LORD said to Samuel, "Don't judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him (Eliab, David's oldest brother). The LORD doesn't see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."

Psalm 139:1-2  O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I'm far away. (see all of Psalm 139)

Proverbs 21:2  People may be right in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their heart.

Jeremiah 17:9-10  "The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is? But I, the LORD, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve."                                                   

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Luke 16:13-15 Part 1 of 3

"No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money." The Pharisees, who dearly loved their money, heard all this and scoffed at him. Then he said to them, "You like to appear righteous in public, but God knows your hearts. What this world honors is detestable in the sight of God."

"No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money."

Luke 16:9  "Here's the lesson: Use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends. Then, when your earthly possessions are gone, they will welcome you to an eternal home." (See also Matthew 6:24)

 

The Pharisees, who dearly loved their money, 

1 Timothy 3:3  He (an elder) must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not love money. (see verses 1-7)

1 Timothy 6:9-10  But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.

2 Timothy 3:2  For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. (see verses 1-9) 

Hebrews 13:5  Don't love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, "I will never fail you, I will never abandon you."

1 Peter 5:2  Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly--not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.

 

heard all this and scoffed at him. 

Luke 23:35  The crowd watched and the leaders scoffed. "He saved others," they said, "let him save himself if he is really God's Messiah, the Chosen One." (see verses 26-49)

Psalm 22:6-8  But I am a worm and not a man. I am scorned and despised by all! Everyone who sees me mocks me. They sneer and shake their heads, saying, "Is this the one who relies on the LORD? Then let the LORD save him! If the LORD loves him so much, let the LORD rescue him!"

Psalm 22:17  I can count all my bones. My enemies stare at me and gloat. (see all of Psalm 22)                                         

 

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Luke 16:10-12 Part 2 of 2

"If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won't be honest with greater responsibilities. And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven? And if you are not faithful with other people's things, why should you be trusted with things of your own?"

"And if you are not faithful with other people's things, why should you be trusted with things of your own?"

1 Chronicles 29:14  "But who am I (king David), and who are my people, that we could give anything to you? Everything we have has come from you, and we give you only what you first gave us!"

1 Chronicles 29:16  "O LORD our God, even this material we have gathered to build a Temple to honor your holy name comes from you! It belongs to you!" (see verses 1-20)

Luke 19:20-23  "But the third servant brought back only the original amount of money and said, 'Master, I hid your money and kept it safe. I was afraid because you are a hard man to deal with, taking what isn't yours and harvesting crops you didn't plant.'  'You wicked servant!' the king roared. 'Your own words condemn you. If you knew that I'm a hard man who takes what isn't mine and harvests crops I didn't plant, why didn't you deposit my money in the bank? At least I could have gotten some interest on it.' " (see verses 11-27)

Proverbs 20:6  Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable?

 

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Luke 16:10-12 Part 1 of 2

"If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won't be honest with greater responsibilities. And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven? And if you are not faithful with other people's things, why should you be trusted with things of your own?"

"If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won't be honest with greater responsibilities."

Proverbs 28:20  The trustworthy person will get a rich reward, but a person who wants quick riches will get into trouble.

Matthew 24:45-46  "A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them. If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward." (see verses 45-51, also see Luke 12:42-48)

Matthew 25:21  "The master was full of praise. 'Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let us celebrate together!" (see verses 14-30)

Luke 19:17  " 'Well done!' the king exclaimed. 'You are a good servant. You have been faithful in the little I entrusted to you, so you will be governor of ten cities as your reward.' " (see verses 11-26)

 

"And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven?" 

Matthew 6:19-21  "Don't store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be." 

Luke 18:22-24  When Jesus heard his answer, he said, "There is still one thing you haven't done. Sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." But when the man heard this he became very sad, for he was very rich. When Jesus saw this, he said, "How hard it is for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God!" (see verses 18-30) 

 

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Luke 16:9

"Here's the lesson: Use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends. Then, when your earthly possessions are gone, they will welcome you to an eternal home."

Proverbs 19:17  If you help the poor, you are lending to the LORD--and he will repay you!

Proverbs 22:9  Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor.

Proverbs 28:27  Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.

Proverbs 29:7  The godly care about the rights of the poor; the wicked don't care at all.

Proverbs 31:8-9  Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.

Matthew 19:21  Jesus told him, "If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."

Luke 12:33-34  "Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven never get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe; no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be." 

1 Timothy 6:17-19  Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life.                                  

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Luke 16:5-8 Part 2 of 2

"So he invited each person who owed money to his employer to come and discuss the situation. He asked the first one, 'How much do you owe him?' The man replied, 'I owe him 800 gallons of olive oil.' So the manager told him, 'Take the bill and quickly change it to 400 gallons. And how much do you owe my employer?' he asked the next man. 'I owe 1,000 bushels of wheat,' was the reply. 'Here,' the manager said, 'take the bill and change it to 800 bushels.' The rich man had to admire the dishonest rascal for being so shrewd. And it is true that the children of this world are more shrewd in dealing with the world around them than are the children of the light."

"The rich man had to admire the dishonest rascal for being so shrewd. And it is true that the children of this world are more shrewd in dealing with the world around them than are the children of the light."

Psalm 17:14  By the power of your hand, O LORD, destroy those who look to this world for their reward. But satisfy the hunger of your treasured ones. May their children have plenty, leaving an inheritance for their descendants.

Psalm 18:26  To the pure you show yourself pure, but to the wicked you show  yourself hostile.

John 12:36  "Put your trust in the light while there is still time; then you will become children of the light." After saying these things, Jesus went away and was hidden from them. (see verses 23-36)

Ephesians 5:5-8  You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. Don't be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him. Don't participate in the things these people do. For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light!  

1 Thessalonians 5:5  For you are all children of the light and of the day; we don't belong to darkness and night. (see verses 4:13-5:11)                                  

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Luke 16:5-8 Part 1 of 2

"So he invited each person who owed money to his employer to come and discuss the situation. He asked the first one, 'How much do you owe him?' The man replied, 'I owe him 800 gallons of olive oil.' So the manager told him, 'Take the bill and quickly change it to 400 gallons. And how much do you owe my employer?' he asked the next man. 'I owe 1,000 bushels of wheat,' was the reply. 'Here,' the manager said, 'take the bill and change it to 800 bushels.' The rich man had to admire the dishonest rascal for being so shrewd. And it is true that the children of this world are more shrewd in dealing with the world around them than are the children of the light."

"He asked the first one, 'How much do you owe him?' The man replied, 'I owe him 800 gallons of olive oil.' So the manager told him, 'take the bill and quickly change it to 400 gallons. And how much do you owe my employer?' he asked the next man. 'I owe 1,000 bushels of wheat,' was the reply. 'Here,' the manager said, 'take the bill and change it to 800 bushels.' "

Proverbs 17:8  A bribe is like a lucky charm; whoever gives one will prosper!

Proverbs 17:23  The wicked take secret bribes to pervert the course of justice.

Proverbs 18:7  The mouths of fools are their ruin; they trap themselves with their lips.

Proverbs 20:10  False weights and unequal measures--the LORD detests double standards of every kind.

Proverbs 20:23  The LORD detests double standards; he is not pleased by dishonest scales.                                            

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