Topic
Complaining
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Do all things without murmurings and questionings:
Murmur not, brethren, one against another, that ye be not judged: behold, the judge standeth before the doors.
using hospitality one to another without murmuring:
Neither murmur ye, as some of them murmured, and perished by the destroyer.
in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward.
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.
And Moses said, This shall be, when Jehovah shall give you in the evening flesh to eat, and in the morning bread to the full; for that Jehovah heareth your murmurings which ye murmur against him: and what are we? your murmurings are not against us, but against Jehovah.
And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
But murmured in their tents, And hearkened not unto the voice of Jehovah.
Do all things without murmurings and questionings: — read the full passage →
So then, my beloved, even as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; — read the full passage →
And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.
He was oppressed, yet when he was afflicted he opened not his mouth; as a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep that before its shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth.
that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye are seen as lights in the world,
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content. — read the full passage →
And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way to the Red Sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. — read the full passage →
A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
And the people were as murmurers, speaking evil in the ears of Jehovah: and when Jehovah heard it, his anger was kindled; and the fire of Jehovah burnt among them, and devoured in the uttermost part of the camp. — read the full passage →
Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee.
And the people were as murmurers, speaking evil in the ears of Jehovah: and when Jehovah heard it, his anger was kindled; and the fire of Jehovah burnt among them, and devoured in the uttermost part of the camp.
But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.
Do all things without murmurings and questionings: — read the full passage →
How long shall I bear with this evil congregation, that murmur against me? I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel, which they murmur against me.
And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat.
And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink?
and in the morning, then ye shall see the glory of Jehovah; for that he heareth your murmurings against Jehovah: and what are we, that ye murmur against us?
I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing.
And the mixed multitude that was among them lusted exceedingly: and the children of Israel also wept again, and said, Who shall give us flesh to eat?
The foolishness of man subverteth his way; And his heart fretteth against Jehovah.
And the people were as murmurers, speaking evil in the ears of Jehovah: and when Jehovah heard it, his anger was kindled; and the fire of Jehovah burnt among them, and devoured in the uttermost part of the camp. — read the full passage →
These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their lusts (and their mouth speaketh great swelling words), showing respect of persons for the sake of advantage.
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye 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 supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content.
because that, knowing God, they glorified him not as God, neither gave thanks; but became vain in their reasonings, and their senseless heart was darkened.
Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice.
And the Pharisees and their scribes murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with the publicans and sinners?
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content. — read the full passage →
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;
holding forth the word of life; that I may have whereof to glory in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain neither 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, neither shadow that is cast by turning.
Whence comewars and whence come fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your pleasures that war in your members? — read the full passage →
Now in these days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
and he said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: Jehovah gave, and Jehovah hath taken away; blessed be the name of Jehovah.
in whom also we were made a heritage, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his will;
My soul is weary of my life; I will give free course to my complaint; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.
Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins?
But Jesus knowing in himself that his disciples murmured at this, said unto them, Doth this cause you to stumble?
Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;
And Moses led Israel onward from the Red Sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water.
And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, — read the full passage →
Whenour oxen are well laden; When there isno breaking in, and no going forth, And no outcry in our streets:
And the whole congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron in the wilderness:
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;
Do all things without murmurings and questionings: — read the full passage →
The Jews therefore murmured concerning him, because he said, I am the bread which came down out of heaven.
Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? Who hath complaining? who hath wounds without cause? Who hath redness of eyes?
And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us, to bring us forth out of Egypt? — read the full passage →
By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →
Judge not, that ye be not judged. — read the full passage →
Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:
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 quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Jesus answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves.
In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for there is no bread, and there is no water; and our soul loatheth this light bread.
casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
Behold, Jehovah’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: — read the full passage →
Now these things happened unto them by way of example; and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages are come.
They have dealt corruptly with him, they are not his children, it is their blemish; They area perverse and crooked generation.
And the whole congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron in the wilderness: — read the full passage →
For no word from God shall be void of power.
And it came to pass, when the days were well-nigh come that he should be received up, he stedfastly 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.
For I would not, brethren, have you ignorant, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; — read the full passage →
And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would that we had died in this wilderness!
If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassions, — read the full passage →
Neither let us make trial of the Lord, as some of them made trial, and perished by the serpents.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →
and in the morning, then ye shall see the glory of Jehovah; for that he heareth your murmurings against Jehovah: and what are we, that ye murmur against us? — read the full passage →
I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to be of the same mind in the Lord.
There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.
For I would not, brethren, have you ignorant, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;
But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Whence comewars and whence come fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your pleasures that war in your members?
And there was much murmuring among the multitudes concerning him: some said, He is a good man; others said, Not so, but he leadeth the multitude astray. — read the full passage →
I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that I have set before thee life and death, the blessing and the curse: therefore choose life, that thou mayest live, thou and thy seed;
Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations; — read the full passage →
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. — read the full passage →
But he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.
Wherefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.
And the people were as murmurers, speaking evil in the ears of Jehovah: and when Jehovah heard it, his anger was kindled; and the fire of Jehovah burnt among them, and devoured in the uttermost part of the camp. — read the full passage →
And Jehovah said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?
make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;
Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, with Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, tookmen: — read the full passage →
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, — read the full passage →
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