Mark 1;12&13 12.  The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness.13.  And he was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to him. Before Jesus began his public ministry, he first was led by the Holy Spirit into the...

Mark 1;9-11 9.  In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.10.  And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opened and the Spirit descending upon him like a Dave;11.  and a voice came from heaven, “Thou...

Mark 1;6-8 6.  Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, and had a leather girdle around his waist, and ate locusts and wild honey.7.  And he preached, saying, “After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.8.  I...

Mark 1;4&5 4.  John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.5.  And there went out to him all the country of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were baptized by him in the River Jordan, confessing their sins. Repentance means...

Mark 1;1-3 1.  The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.2.  As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way;3.  the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make...

Philippians 4;21-23 21.  Greet every saint in Christ Jesus.  The brethren who are with me greet you.22.  All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household.23.  The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Why would Paul think it necessary to add, “in Christ Jesus” to the term “saint” in...

Philippians 4:14-20 14.  Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble.15.  And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving except you only;16.  for even in Thessalonica you sent me help...

Philippians 4;10-13 10.  I rejoice in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me;  you were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity.11.  Not that I complain of want; for I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content.12.  I know...

Philippians 4;8&9 8.  Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.9.  What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me,...

Philippians 4;4-7 4.  Rejoice in the Lord always;  again I will say, Rejoice.5.  Let all men know your forbearance.  The Lord is at hand.6.  Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.7.  And the peace of God,...

Philippians 4;1-3 1.  Therefore, my brethren, whom I love and long for, my joy and my crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.2.  I entreat Eu-odia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord.3.  And I ask you also, true yokefellow, help these women, for they have labored side...

Philippians 3;17-21 17.  Brethren, join in imitating me, and mark those who so love as you have an example in us.18.  For many, of who I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, live as enemies of the cross of Christ.19.  Their end is destruction, their god is...

Philippians 3;13-15 13.  Brethren, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,14.  I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.15.  Let those...

Philippians 3;12-17 12.  Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. This single verse encapsulates a right understanding of the disposition, attitude, and heart of  repentant Believers. We have been made God’s own...

Philippians 3;4-11 4.  Though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also.  If any other man thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more:5.  Circumcised on the eighth day, both of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as...

Philippians 3;2&3 2.  Look out for the dogs, look out for the evil-workers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh.3.  For we are the true circumcision, who worship God in the spirit, and glory in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh. The Gospel teaches that our salvation and...

Philippians 3;1 1.  Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord.  To write the same things to you is not irksome to me, and it is safe for you. Gratitude and thankfulness in all circumstances, is counter-intuitive to our sinful flesh.  Our old nature is only thankful for what pleasures it physically.  We naturally reject...

Philippians 2;25-30 25.  I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need,26.  for he has been longing for you all, and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill.27.  Indeed he was ill, near to...

Philippians 2;19-24 19.  I hope in the Lord to send Timothy to you soon, so that I may be cheered by news of you.20.  I have no one like him, who will be genuinely anxious for your welfare.21.  They all look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.22.  But Timothy’s...

Philippians 2;17&18 17.  Even if I am to be poured out as a libation upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.18.  Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me. I used to wash dishes at restaurants on weekends (and some week nights)...

14.  Do all things without grumbling or questioning, 15a.  that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, Philippians 2;15b-16 15b.  among whom you shine as lights in the world,16.  holding fast the word of life, so that in the day...

Philippians 2;14&15b 14.  Do all things without grumbling or questioning,15.  that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation,  The temptation to “grumbling and complaining” is proof that the old-Adam is still resident within us and he is still able...

Philippians 2;12&13 12.  Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;13.  for God is at work in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Willing obedience...

Philippians 2;9-11 9.  Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name,10.  that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11.  and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory...

Philippians 2;5-8 5.  Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,6.  who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,7.  but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.8.  And being...

Philippians 2;5 This verse has been translated/interpreted is both a correct and incorrect way in many Bibles and even editions of the same version: 5.  Have this mind among yourselves, which was in Christ Jesus,  (current Revised Standard Version)5.  Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, (earlier Revised...

Philippians 2;1-4 1.  So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any incentive of love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy,2.  complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.3.  Do nothing out of selfishness or...

Philippians 1;29&30 29.  For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake,30.  engaged in the same conflict which you saw and now hear to be mine. To be “granted” that we “suffer” in our love and devotion to...

Philippians 1;25-28 25.  Convinced of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,26.  so that in me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again.27.  Only let your manner of...

Philippians 1;21-24 21.  For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.22.  If it is to be life in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me.  Yet which shall I choose I cannot tell.23.  I am hard pressed between the two.  My desire is to depart and be...

Philippians 1;19-21 19.  Yes, and I shall rejoice.  For I know that through your prayers and help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance,20.  as is my eager expectation and hope that I shall not be ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ...