Complaining

Do all things without murmurings and disputes,

Don’t grumble, brothers, against one another, so that you won’t be judged. Behold, the judge stands at the door.

Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

Neither grumble, as some of them also grumbled, and perished by the destroyer.

In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Do all things without murmurings and disputes, — read the full passage →

So then, my beloved, even as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. — read the full passage →

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without defect in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,

Not that I speak in respect to lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it. — read the full passage →

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”

Do all things without murmurings and disputes, — read the full passage →

I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.

These are murmurers and complainers, walking after their lusts (and their mouth speaks proud things), showing respect of persons to gain advantage.

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Rejoice always. — read the full passage →

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Not that I speak in respect to lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it.

Because, knowing God, they didn’t glorify him as God, neither gave thanks, but became vain in their reasoning, and their senseless heart was darkened.

Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, “Rejoice!”

Their scribes and the Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, “Why do you eat and drink with the tax collectors and sinners?”

Not that I speak in respect to lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it. — read the full passage →

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

holding up the word of life; that I may have something to boast in the day of Christ, that I didn’t run in vain nor labor in vain.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.

Where do wars and fightings among you come from? Don’t they come from your pleasures that war in your members? — read the full passage →

Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

in whom also we were assigned an inheritance, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his will;

But Jesus knowing in himself that his disciples murmured at this, said to them, “Does this cause you to stumble?

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

Do all things without murmurings and disputes, — read the full passage →

The Jews therefore murmured concerning him, because he said, “I am the bread which came down out of heaven.”

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John, — read the full passage →

“Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged. — read the full passage →

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Therefore Jesus answered them, “Don’t murmur among yourselves.

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

Now all these things happened to them by way of example, and they were written for our admonition, on whom the ends of the ages have come.

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

It came to pass, when the days were near that he should be taken up, he intently set his face to go to Jerusalem,

Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Now I would not have you ignorant, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; — read the full passage →

If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassion, — read the full passage →

Neither let us test the Lord, as some of them tested, and perished by the serpents.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to think the same way in the Lord.

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Now I would not have you ignorant, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

Where do wars and fightings among you come from? Don’t they come from your pleasures that war in your members?

There was much murmuring among the multitudes concerning him. Some said, “He is a good man.” Others said, “Not so, but he leads the multitude astray.” — read the full passage →

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, — read the full passage →

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things. — read the full passage →

But he who endures to the end, the same will be saved.

Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

make my joy full, by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →