forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by them that believe and know the truth. — read the full passage →
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore the scripture saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.
ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
And the Lord’s servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing, — read the full passage →
Now the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him; and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually judged.
Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me.
At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes:
Topical index adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0). Verse text: ASV.