Topic
Complaining
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Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.
Use hospitality one to another without grudging.
Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
And Moses said, This shall be, when the Lord shall give you in the evening flesh to eat, and in the morning bread to the full; for that the Lord heareth your murmurings which ye murmur against him: and what are we? your murmurings are not against us, but against the Lord.
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the Lord.
Do all things without murmurings and disputings: — read the full passage →
Wherefore, my beloved, 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 all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. — read the full passage →
And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of 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 merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
And when the people complained, it displeased the Lord: and the Lord heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the Lord burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. — read the full passage →
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
And when the people complained, it displeased the Lord: and the Lord heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the Lord burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts 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 disputings: — read the full passage →
How long shall I bear with this evil congregation, which 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 the Lord; for that he heareth your murmurings against the Lord: and what are we, that ye murmur against us?
I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
And the mixt multitude that was among them fell a lusting: and the children of Israel also wept again, and said, Who shall give us flesh to eat?
The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lord.
And when the people complained, it displeased the Lord: and the Lord heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the Lord burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. — read the full passage →
These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration because of advantage.
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Rejoice evermore. — read the full passage →
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing 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, therewith to be content.
Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. — read the full passage →
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, 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.
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? — read the full passage →
And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.
Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins?
When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you?
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
So Moses brought Israel 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 the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, — read the full passage →
That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets.
And the whole congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness:
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants 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 disputings: — read the full passage →
The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven.
Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? 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 carry us forth out of Egypt? — read the full passage →
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants 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 the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Jesus therefore 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, neither is there any water; and our soul loatheth this light bread.
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: — read the full passage →
Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.
They have corrupted themselves, their spot is not the spot of his children: they are a perverse and crooked generation.
And the whole congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness: — read the full passage →
For with God nothing shall be impossible.
And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were 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 God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness!
If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, — read the full passage →
Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →
And in the morning, then ye shall see the glory of the Lord; for that he heareth your murmurings against the Lord: and what are we, that ye murmur against us? — read the full passage →
I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?
And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people. — read the full passage →
I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; — read the full passage →
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, 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 shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
And when the people complained, it displeased the Lord: and the Lord heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the Lord burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. — read the full passage →
And the Lord said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?
Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, 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, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men: — read the full passage →
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →
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