Topic
Curiosity
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It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. — read the full passage →
And he said unto them, It is not for you to know times or seasons, which the Father hath set within his own authority.
Peter therefore seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? — read the full passage →
Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which Jehovah God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of any tree of the garden? — read the full passage →
Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.
Also take not heed unto all words that are spoken, lest thou hear thy servant curse thee;
And they took hold of him, and brought him unto the Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new teaching is, which is spoken by thee? — read the full passage →
Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; And the eyes of man are never satisfied.
Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was of a long time desirous to see him, because he had heard concerning him; and he hoped to see some miracle done by him.
The common people therefore of the Jews learned that he was there: and they came, not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.
To whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto you, did they minister these things, which now have been announced unto you through them that preached the gospel unto you by the Holy Spirit sent forth from heaven; which things angels desire to look into.
And one said unto him, Lord, are they few that are saved? And he said unto them,
And Herod said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
And he smote of the men of Beth-shemesh, because they had looked into the ark of Jehovah, he smote of the people seventy men, andfifty thousand men; and the people mourned, because Jehovah had smitten the people with a great slaughter.
And Jehovah said unto Moses, Go down, charge the people, lest they break through unto Jehovah to gaze, and many of them perish.
And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou consume the righteous with the wicked? — read the full passage →
And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my lord, what shall be the issue of these things? — read the full passage →
Now there were certain Greeks among those that went up to worship at the feast: — read the full passage →
And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat; and she gave also unto her husband with her, and he did eat.
And Manoah said unto the angel of Jehovah, What is thy name, that, when thy words come to pass, we may do thee honor? — read the full passage →
And Jacob asked him, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, thy name. And he said, Wherefore is it that thou dost ask after my name? And he blessed him there.
And Jehovah said unto him, Go, get thee down; and thou shalt come up, thou, and Aaron with thee: but let not the priests and the people break through to come up unto Jehovah, lest he break forth upon them.
All things are full of weariness; man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing.
They therefore, when they were come together, asked him, saying, Lord, dost thou at this time restore the kingdom to Israel? — read the full passage →
And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these words, he said unto his disciples, — read the full passage →
but thus do unto them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach unto the most holy things: Aaron and his sons shall go in, and appoint them every one to his service and to his burden; — read the full passage →
For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →
Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: — read the full passage →
All things are lawful; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful; but not all things edify.
but each man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed. — read the full passage →
(Now all the Athenians and the strangers sojourning there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell or to hear some new thing.)
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? Or whither shall I flee from thy presence? — read the full passage →
And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Beroea: who when they were come thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →
Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
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.
And Hezekiah hearkened unto them, and showed them all the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious oil, and the house of his armor, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah showed them not.
The secret things belong unto Jehovah our God; but the things that are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.
Now Moses was keeping the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the back of the wilderness, and came to the mountain of God, unto Horeb. — read the full passage →
Concerning which salvation the prophets sought and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: — 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.
Peter therefore seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do?
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.
these therefore came to Philip, who was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.
For no word from God shall be void of power.
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
Jehovah, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty; Neither do I exercise myself in great matters, Or in things too wonderful for me. — read the full passage →
but they shall not go in to see the sanctuary even for a moment, lest they die.
For, behold, the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, doth take away from Jerusalem and from Judah stay and staff, the whole stay of bread, and the whole stay of water; — read the full passage →
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 →
For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? Or whither shall I flee from thy presence?
Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →
And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my lord, what shall be the issue of these things?
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
After these things Jesus manifested himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and he manifestedhimselfon this wise. — read the full passage →
Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →
And, behold, a prophet came near unto Ahab king of Israel, and said, Thus saith Jehovah, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thy hand this day; and thou shalt know that I am Jehovah.
prove all things; hold fast that which is good;
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it;
They therefore, when they were come together, asked him, saying, Lord, dost thou at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?
The former treatise I made, O Theophilus, concerning all that Jesus began both to do and to teach, — read the full passage →
Agoodname is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one’s birth. — read the full passage →
These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. — read the full passage →
For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine; but, having itching ears, will heap to themselves teachers after their own lusts; — read the full passage →
and they took counsel together that they might take Jesus by subtlety, and kill him.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion. — read the full passage →
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.
Brethren, even if a man be overtaken in any trespass, ye who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
Ye know that after two days the passover cometh, and the Son of man is delivered up to be crucified.
but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.
He hath made everything beautiful in its time: also he hath set eternity in their heart, yet so that man cannot find out the work that God hath done from the beginning even to the end.
And he said, Go thy way, Daniel; for the words are shut up and sealed till the time of the end.
Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
As therefore ye received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him,
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 →
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.
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 when the disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?
Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
And when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. And those were the days of unleavened bread.
And he said, A certain man had two sons: — read the full passage →
And it came to pass, when the days of his ministration were fulfilled, he departed unto his house.
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 →
For in that she poured this ointment upon my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.
For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.
And Moses said, I will turn aside now, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt.
But they said, Not during the feast, lest a tumult arise among the people.
Topical index adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0). Verse text: ASV.