People (2/4)

When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also… Mark 8:34

When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” Mark 8:34	He then called the people and his disciples to him and said to them, “Anyone who wishes to follow me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” salvation Jesus following
For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ. Galatians 1:10	Does it now appear to you that I am trying to gain the approval of human beings rather than the approval of God? Am I seeking to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. obedience reward relationships

Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Matthew 5:11	Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you and utter all kinds of calumnies against you for my sake. blessing persecution evil
Blessed are you when men hate you, And when they exclude you, And revile you, and cast out your name as evil, For the Son of Man’s sake. Luke 6:22	Blessed are you when people hate you and ostracize you, when they insult you and denounce your name as evil on account of the Son of Man. blessing persecution evil
Therefore, having obtained help from God, to this day I stand, witnessing both to small and great, saying no other things than those which the prophets and Moses said would come— that the Christ would suffer, that He would be the first to rise from the dead, and would proclaim light to the Jewish people and to the Gentiles. Acts 26:22-23	But I have had help from God to this very day, and I stand here and testify to both the lowly and the great. I assert nothing more than what the Prophets and Moses said would occur: that the Christ must suffer, and that, by being the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light to the people and to the Gentiles. evangelism suffering resurrection
And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:3-4	And I heard a loud voice proclaim from the throne: “Behold, God’s dwelling is with mankind; he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and he will be their God, God-with-them. He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will no longer be death. Neither will there be any mourning or crying or pain, for the old order has passed away.” God sadness worrying
Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. Exodus 19:5	Now, if you will obey my voice and keep my covenant, you will be my own possession from among all the peoples, for the entire earth is mine. obedience covenant valuable
Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19	He said to them, “Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” following Jesus evangelism
How they told you that there would be mockers in the last time who would walk according to their own ungodly lusts. These are sensual persons, who cause divisions, not having the Spirit. Jude 1:18-19	For they said to you, “In the final age there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly passions.” It is these people who create divisions, who follow their natural instincts and do not possess the Spirit. end times desires church
And you shall be holy to Me, for I the Lord am holy, and have separated you from the peoples, that you should be Mine. Leviticus 20:26	You shall be holy, for I, the Lord, am holy. I have chosen you from among all people that you shall be mine. holiness life
But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. Matthew 12:36	I tell you that on the day of judgment people will have to render an account for every careless word they utter. speaking judgment
But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 1 Timothy 6:9	However, those who want riches fall into temptations and are trapped into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. money greed materialism
Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men. Matthew 12:31	Therefore, I tell you that every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. sin forgiveness Spirit
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret. Ephesians 5:11-12	Take no part in the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather seek to expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of what deeds people do in secret. sin speaking idols
See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16	Therefore, take care to live as intelligent people, and do not be like those who are senseless. Make the most of the present time, for this is a wicked age. wisdom life mind
The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward. Proverbs 11:18	The labors of the wicked man produce little profit, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. sin righteousness reward
I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance. Luke 15:7	In the same way, I tell you, there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance. conversion repentance joy
By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom. Proverbs 13:10	An ignorant man causes strife by his insolence, but wisdom is found with those who take advice. wisdom anger
I will praise You, O Lord, among the peoples, And I will sing praises to You among the nations. Psalm 108:3	I will give thanks to you among the peoples, O Lord; I will sing your praises among the nations. worship world praise
The vine has dried up, And the fig tree has withered; The pomegranate tree, The palm tree also, And the apple tree— All the trees of the field are withered; Surely joy has withered away from the sons of men. Joel 1:12	The vine has withered; the fig tree droops. The pomegranate, the palm, and the apple tree— all the trees of the field have dried up. And the joy of the people has also withered away. joy sadness food
How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. Psalm 119:9	How can a young man lead a spotless life? By living according to your word. holiness Word of God equipment
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Revelation 22:21	The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you all. grace Jesus blessing
Oh, give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples! Psalm 105:1	Give thanks to the Lord, invoke his name; proclaim his deeds among the peoples. speaking evangelism worship
By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:35	This is how everyone will know that you are my disciples: if you love one another. love evangelism following
In God (I will praise His word), In God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me? Psalm 56:4	In God, whose word I praise, in God I place my trust and know no fear; what can people do to me? trust fear Word of God

Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.

Adulterers! Do you not know that love of the world results in enmity with God? Therefore, whoever wishes to be a lover of the world makes himself an enemy of God.