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in the presence of God – 1271

martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. but even now i know that whatever you ask from God, God will give you.” Jesus said to her, “your brother will rise again.” martha said to him, “i know that he will rise again in the...

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in the presence of God – 1270

now when paul perceived that one part were sadducees and the other pharisees, he cried out in the council, “brothers, i am a pharisee, a son of pharisees. it is with respect to the hope and the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial.” [acts 23:6]   the power of...

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in the presence of God – 1269

then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 “the scribes and the pharisees sit on moses' seat, 3 so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. for they preach, but do not practice. 4 they tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay...

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in the presence of God – 1268

2 and the high priest ananias commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth. 3 then paul said to him, “God is going to strike you, you whitewashed wall! are you sitting to judge me according to the law, and yet contrary to the law you order me to be...

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in the presence of God – 1267

and looking intently at the council, paul said, “brothers, i have lived my life before God in all good conscience up to this day.” [acts 23:1]   a clear conscience.   what does this mean, and why could paul claim to have lived his life in all good...

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in the presence of God – 1266

now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? but even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a...

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in the presence of God – 1265

finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. [1 peter 3:8-9]  ...

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in the presence of God – 1264

but on the next day, desiring to know the real reason why he was being accused by the jews, he unbound him and commanded the chief priests and all the council to meet, and he brought paul down and set him before them. [acts 22:30]   living in the sovereign hands...

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in the presence of God – 1263

and as they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and flinging dust into the air, the tribune ordered him to be brought into the barracks, saying that he should be examined by flogging, to find out why they were shouting against him like this. but when they had...

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in the presence of God – 1262

up to this word they listened to him. then they raised their voices and said, “away with such a fellow from the earth! for he should not be allowed to live.” [acts 22:22]   outrage—from pride   there are several things about what paul said that could have...

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