Topic
Complaining
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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.
Moses said, “Now Yahweh shall give you meat to eat in the evening, and in the morning bread to satisfy you; because Yahweh hears your murmurings which you murmur against him. And who are we? Your murmurings are not against us, but against Yahweh.”
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.
but murmured in their tents, and didn’t listen to Yahweh’s voice.
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.
He was oppressed, yet when he was afflicted he didn’t open his mouth. As a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep that before its shearers is mute, so he didn’t open his mouth.
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 →
They traveled from Mount Hor by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom The soul of the people was very discouraged because of the journey. — read the full passage →
A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
The people were complaining in the ears of Yahweh. When Yahweh heard it, his anger was kindled; and Yahweh’s fire burnt among them, and consumed some of the outskirts of the camp. — 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.”
The people were complaining in the ears of Yahweh. When Yahweh heard it, his anger was kindled; and Yahweh’s fire burnt among them, and consumed some of the outskirts of the camp.
But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women would speak. What? Shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil?” In all this Job didn’t sin with his lips.
Do all things without murmurings and disputes, — 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.
The man said, “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit from the tree, and I ate it.”
The people murmured against Moses, saying, “What shall we drink?”
and in the morning, then you shall see Yahweh’s glory; because he hears your murmurings against Yahweh. Who are we, that you murmur against us?”
I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.
The mixed multitude that was among them lusted exceedingly: and the children of Israel also wept again, and said, “Who will give us flesh to eat?
The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.
The people were complaining in the ears of Yahweh. When Yahweh heard it, his anger was kindled; and Yahweh’s fire burnt among them, and consumed some of the outskirts of the camp. — read the full passage →
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.
He said, “Naked I came out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there. Yahweh gave, and Yahweh has taken away. Blessed be Yahweh’s name.”
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;
“My soul is weary of my life. I will give free course to my complaint. I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.
Why does a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins?
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.
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.
Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, — read the full passage →
Our oxen will pull heavy loads. There is no breaking in, and no going away, and no outcry in our streets.
The whole congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron in the wilderness;
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.”
Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?
They said to Moses, “Because there were no graves in Egypt, have you taken us away to die in the wilderness? Why have you treated us this way, to bring us out of Egypt? — read the full passage →
Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.
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 →
Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your 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 is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Therefore Jesus answered them, “Don’t murmur among yourselves.
In all this, Job did not sin, nor charge God with wrongdoing.
The people spoke against God, and against Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no bread, and there is no water; and our soul loathes this light bread.”
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.
Behold, Yahweh’s hand is not shortened, that it can’t save; neither his ear heavy, that it can’t hear: — read the full passage →
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.
They have dealt corruptly with him. They are not his children, because of their defect. They are a perverse and crooked generation.
The whole congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron in the wilderness; — read the full passage →
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 →
All the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron. The whole congregation said to them, “We wish that we had died in the land of Egypt, or 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 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 →
and in the morning, then you shall see Yahweh’s glory; because he hears your murmurings against Yahweh. Who are we, that you murmur against us?” — 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 →
I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Therefore choose life, that you may live, you and your descendants;
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.
The people were complaining in the ears of Yahweh. When Yahweh heard it, his anger was kindled; and Yahweh’s fire burnt among them, and consumed some of the outskirts of the camp. — read the full passage →
Yahweh said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why has the expression of your face fallen?
make my joy full, by being like-minded, 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, took some men. — read the full passage →
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →
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