Tradition

Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. — read the full passage →

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you.

But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?

Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.

But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.

Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. — read the full passage →

Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. — read the full passage →

These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: — read the full passage →

Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. — read the full passage →

This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. — read the full passage →

Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.

For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders. — read the full passage →

Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem. — read the full passage →

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. — read the full passage →

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.

But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? — read the full passage →

Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;

And profited in the Jews’ religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.

For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. — read the full passage →

And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband: — read the full passage →

Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed.

For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:

He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.

Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?

And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. — read the full passage →

And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. — read the full passage →

And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him. — read the full passage →

And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. — read the full passage →

For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders. — read the full passage →

Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. — read the full passage →

For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:

Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.

For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.

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:

Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem.

Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.

Hear ye the word which the Lord speaketh unto you, O house of Israel: — read the full passage →

A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s birth. — read the full passage →

Ye shall observe to do therefore as the Lord your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. — 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.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

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. — read the full passage →

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

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 →

For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: — read the full passage →

And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. — read the full passage →

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

Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; — read the full passage →

Let brotherly love continue. — read the full passage →

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: — read the full passage →

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:

For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. — read the full passage →

(For we walk by faith, not by sight:) — read the full passage →

Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.

And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another.

That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: — read the full passage →

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: — read the full passage →

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. — read the full passage →

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 →

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. — read the full passage →

And he said, A certain man had two sons: — read the full passage →

Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. — read the full passage →

And when he had called all the people unto him, he said unto them, Hearken unto me every one of you, and understand:

And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. — read the full passage →

At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat. — read the full passage →

But thus saith the Lord, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children.

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.

Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. — read the full passage →