Doctrine Of Pharisees

In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

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 call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.

And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.

But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.

Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:

Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. — read the full passage →

Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. — read the full passage →

Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.

And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city. — read the full passage →

Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.

Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.

Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.

Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.

And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.

And of some have compassion, making a difference:

Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,

But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; — read the full passage →

Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.

If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: — read the full passage →

Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.

Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.

If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.

And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.

Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.

Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.

My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.

Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. — read the full passage →

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.

Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:

Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.

Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.

But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

Use hospitality one to another without grudging.

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;

Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.

Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; — read the full passage →

Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; — read the full passage →