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• John 10Bible

  John 10 is the chapter in which Jesus presents himself as "the door of the sheep" and "the good shepherd." It also recounts how, at the Feast of Dedication in the Jerusalem temple, he declared, "I and my Father are one," and was nearly stoned.

• Jeremiah 24Bible

  Jeremiah 24 records the vision Jeremiah saw before the temple after Jeconiah was carried away to Babylon: two baskets of figs, one good and one bad. The chapter contrasts the future of those taken into exile with that of those who remained in the land.

• John 10:11–15Bible Verses

  In this passage Jesus presents himself as the "good shepherd" who lays down his life for the sheep, in contrast to the hireling who flees in the face of danger. It is frequently cited in discussions of the meaning of the crucifixion, the debate over the extent of the atonement, and the proper conduct of pastors.

• John 10:16Bible Verses

  In the Good Shepherd discourse, Jesus says that he has "other sheep... which are not of this fold" whom he must also bring, so that there will be "one flock" (KJV: "one fold") under one shepherd. The verse is often cited in support of the mission to the Gentiles and of church unity, and interpreters differ over the identity of the "other sheep."

• John 10:10Bible Verses

  John 10:10 is the verse in which Jesus, presenting himself as the door of the sheep and the good shepherd, says, "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." Interpreters differ over the meaning of this "abundant life": some read it as spiritual life, while others extend it to blessing in every area of life.

• Ezekiel 34:11–16Bible Verses

  Ezekiel 34:11–16 is a passage in which God promises that he himself will be the shepherd who seeks out, gathers, and cares for his scattered sheep. It is frequently cited in sermons on Jesus as the "good shepherd" and on the responsibilities of pastors.

• Luke 2:14Bible Verses

  Luke 2:14 is the hymn of praise sung by the heavenly host before the shepherds on the night of Jesus' birth. It is a central verse in Christmas worship and hymnody, and manuscripts and translations differ over to whom peace on earth is given.

• Luke 2:10-11Bible Verses

  A passage in which an angel announces the birth of Jesus to the shepherds in the fields near Bethlehem, calling him "Savior," "Christ," and "Lord." Because it contains the heart of the Christmas message, it is one of the texts most frequently read in Christmas services and sermons.

• Isaiah 40:11Bible Verses

  Isaiah 40:11 portrays God as a shepherd who carries the lambs in his bosom and gently leads the nursing ewes. Because its image of tender care is paired with the mighty rule described in the preceding verse, it is frequently cited in discussions of comfort and pastoral care.

• Parable of the Good SamaritanBible

  The Parable of the Good Samaritan is a parable of Jesus recorded in Luke 10:25-37. In answer to a lawyer's question, "And who is my neighbour?", Jesus tells the story of a Samaritan who helped a man who had been attacked by robbers.

• John XXIIIPeople

  John XXIII (1881–1963) was the 261st pope of the Roman Catholic Church. During his pontificate he convoked the Second Vatican Council, and he is popularly known as "the Good Pope."

• Lawyer (New Testament)Bible

  In the New Testament, especially the Gospel of Luke, a lawyer was an expert who studied and interpreted the Law of Moses. The best-known example is the lawyer who asked Jesus how to inherit eternal life, which prompted the parable of the Good Samaritan.

• 1 Timothy 1Bible

  The first chapter of 1 Timothy. Paul urges Timothy, whom he has left in Ephesus, to stop the teaching of other doctrines. He then explains the proper use of the law, testifies to the mercy he himself received, and charges Timothy to fight the good fight.

• Luke 10Bible

  Luke 10 is the chapter in which Jesus sends out the seventy, two by two, to proclaim the kingdom of God. It also contains the parable of the Good Samaritan, which arises from a conversation with a lawyer, and the account of Martha and Mary.

• Romans 7Bible

  Romans 7 uses the analogy of marriage to explain that believers have died to the law with Christ. It addresses the relationship between the law and sin, as well as the conflict and lament of the "I" who wills the good but fails to do it.

• Jeremiah 6:16Bible Verses

  A verse in which God tells the people of Judah to stand at the crossroads, ask for "the old paths, where is the good way," and walk in it, promising that they will find rest; the people, however, refuse. It is frequently cited in appeals to "return to the old paths."

• Romans 8:1–2Bible Verses

  The declaration that there is "no condemnation" for those who are in Christ Jesus. Cherished as a classic text on the assurance of justification, it raises the question of whether freedom from condemnation is purely a forensic declaration or also includes the transformation of life.

• Matthew 7:13–14Bible Verses

  A saying of Jesus contrasting the wide gate that leads to destruction with the narrow gate that leads to life. It is read as a warning that the path of discipleship is not easy, and it frequently appears in discussions about the number of the saved and the exclusivity of salvation.

• 1 Corinthians 10:23–24Bible Verses

  A passage in which the apostle Paul states that "all things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient," teaching that Christian liberty is limited by the good of one's neighbor and the building up of the community. It is frequently cited in discussions of Christian conduct, such as alcohol, tobacco, and cultural activities.