Bible Cross References
and religious
Acts 2:10
from Phrygia and Pamphylia, from Egypt and the regions of Libya near Cyrene. Some of us are from Rome,
Acts 6:5
The whole group was pleased with the apostles' proposal, so they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a Gentile from Antioch who had earlier been converted to Judaism.
followed
Acts 17:34
Some men joined him and believed, among whom was Dionysius, a member of the council; there was also a woman named Damaris, and some other people.
Acts 19:9
But some of them were stubborn and would not believe, and before the whole group they said evil things about the Way of the Lord. So Paul left them and took the believers with him, and every day he held discussions in the lecture hall of Tyrannus.
persuaded
Acts 11:23
When he arrived and saw how God had blessed the people, he was glad and urged them all to be faithful and true to the Lord with all their hearts.
Acts 14:22
They strengthened the believers and encouraged them to remain true to the faith. "We must pass through many troubles to enter the Kingdom of God," they taught.
Acts 19:8
Paul went into the synagogue and for three months spoke boldly with the people, holding discussions with them and trying to convince them about the Kingdom of God.
Acts 28:23
So they set a date with Paul, and a large number of them came that day to the place where Paul was staying. From morning till night he explained to them his message about the Kingdom of God, and he tried to convince them about Jesus by quoting from the Law of Moses and the writings of the prophets.
John 8:31
So Jesus said to those who believed in him, "If you obey my teaching, you are really my disciples;
John 8:32
you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
John 15:5-10
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"I am the vine, and you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will bear much fruit; for you can do nothing without me.
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Those who do not remain in me are thrown out like a branch and dry up; such branches are gathered up and thrown into the fire, where they are burned.
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If you remain in me and my words remain in you, then you will ask for anything you wish, and you shall have it.
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My Father's glory is shown by your bearing much fruit; and in this way you become my disciples.
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I love you just as the Father loves me; remain in my love.
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If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love.
2 Corinthians 5:11
We know what it means to fear the Lord, and so we try to persuade others. God knows us completely, and I hope that in your hearts you know me as well.
2 Corinthians 6:1
In our work together with God, then, we beg you who have received God's grace not to let it be wasted.
Galatians 5:1
Freedom is what we have---Christ has set us free! Stand, then, as free people, and do not allow yourselves to become slaves again.
Philippians 3:16
However that may be, let us go forward according to the same rules we have followed until now.
Philippians 4:1
So then, my friends, how dear you are to me and how I miss you! How happy you make me, and how proud I am of you!---this, dear friends, is how you should stand firm in your life in the Lord.
Colossians 1:23
You must, of course, continue faithful on a firm and sure foundation, and must not allow yourselves to be shaken from the hope you gained when you heard the gospel. It is of this gospel that I, Paul, became a servant---this gospel which has been preached to everybody in the world.
Colossians 1:28
So we preach Christ to everyone. With all possible wisdom we warn and teach them in order to bring each one into God's presence as a mature individual in union with Christ.
1 Thessalonians 3:3-5
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so that none of you should turn back because of these persecutions. You yourselves know that such persecutions are part of God's will for us.
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For while we were still with you, we told you ahead of time that we were going to be persecuted; and as you well know, that is exactly what happened.
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That is why I had to send Timothy. I could not bear it any longer, so I sent him to find out about your faith. Surely it could not be that the Devil had tempted you and all our work had been for nothing!
Hebrews 6:11
Our great desire is that each of you keep up your eagerness to the end, so that the things you hope for will come true.
Hebrews 6:12
We do not want you to become lazy, but to be like those who believe and are patient, and so receive what God has promised.
Hebrews 12:15
Guard against turning back from the grace of God. Let no one become like a bitter plant that grows up and causes many troubles with its poison.
2 Peter 3:14
And so, my friends, as you wait for that Day, do your best to be pure and faultless in God's sight and to be at peace with him.
2 Peter 3:17
But you, my friends, already know this. Be on your guard, then, so that you will not be led away by the errors of lawless people and fall from your safe position.
2 Peter 3:18
But continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory, now and forever! Amen.
1 John 2:28
Yes, my children, remain in union with him, so that when he appears we may be full of courage and need not hide in shame from him on the Day he comes.
2 John 1:9
Anyone who does not stay with the teaching of Christ, but goes beyond it, does not have God. Whoever does stay with the teaching has both the Father and the Son.
the grace
Acts 14:3
The apostles stayed there for a long time, speaking boldly about the Lord, who proved that their message about his grace was true by giving them the power to perform miracles and wonders.
Romans 3:24
But by the free gift of God's grace all are put right with him through Christ Jesus, who sets them free.
Romans 5:2
He has brought us by faith into this experience of God's grace, in which we now live. And so we boast of the hope we have of sharing God's glory!
Romans 5:21
So then, just as sin ruled by means of death, so also God's grace rules by means of righteousness, leading us to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 11:6
His choice is based on his grace, not on what they have done. For if God's choice were based on what people do, then his grace would not be real grace.
Galatians 5:4
Those of you who try to be put right with God by obeying the Law have cut yourselves off from Christ. You are outside God's grace.
Ephesians 2:8
For it is by God's grace that you have been saved through faith. It is not the result of your own efforts, but God's gift, so that no one can boast about it.
Titus 2:11
For God has revealed his grace for the salvation of all people.
Hebrews 13:9
Do not let all kinds of strange teachings lead you from the right way. It is good to receive inner strength from God's grace, and not by obeying rules about foods; those who obey these rules have not been helped by them.
1 Peter 5:12
I write you this brief letter with the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful Christian. I want to encourage you and give my testimony that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.