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Step 2
Believe in Christ
John 8:24
I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
Step 3
Repent of sins
Acts 17:30
And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
Step 4
Confess Jesus Christ
Romans 10:9-10
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Step 5
Be baptized for the remission of sins
Acts 2:38
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Step 6
Remain faithful
Revelation 2:10
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.
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Gospel Harmony — 185 Sections
Compare every section in the traditional Robertson arrangement across Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Blank cells mean that Gospel does not record that section.
185 harmony sections.
| Section and Event | Matthew | Mark | Luke | John | Other NT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| § 1In The Dedication Luke Explains His Method Of ResearchThe Sources Of The Gospels | — | — | Luke 1:1-4 | — | — |
| § 2In His Introduction John Pictures Christ As The Word (Logos)The Pre-Existent State Of Christ And His Incarnation | — | — | — | John 1:1-18 | — |
| § 3Apparently Joseph'S Genealogy In Matthew And Mary'S In LukeThe Two Genealogies In Matthew And Luke | Matthew 1:1-17 | — | Luke 3:23-38 | — | — |
| § 4The Annunciation Of The Birth Of The Baptist To ZachariasThe Birth And Childhood Of The Baptist And Of Jesus | — | — | Luke 1:5-25 | — | — |
| § 5The Annunciation To The Virgin Mary Of The Birth Of JesusThe Birth And Childhood Of The Baptist And Of Jesus | — | — | Luke 1:26-38 | — | — |
| § 6The Song Of Elizabeth To Mary Upon Her VisitThe Birth And Childhood Of The Baptist And Of Jesus | — | — | Luke 1:39-45 | — | — |
| § 7The Magnificat Of MaryThe Birth And Childhood Of The Baptist And Of Jesus | — | — | Luke 1:46-56 | — | — |
| § 8The Birth And Childhood Of The Baptist And His Desert LifeThe Birth And Childhood Of The Baptist And Of Jesus | — | — | Luke 1:57-80 | — | — |
| § 9The Annunciation To Joseph Of The Birth Of JesusThe Birth And Childhood Of The Baptist And Of Jesus | Matthew 1:18-25 | — | — | — | — |
| § 10The Birth Of JesusThe Birth And Childhood Of The Baptist And Of Jesus | — | — | Luke 2:1-7 | — | — |
| § 11The Praise Of The Angels And The Homage Of The ShepherdsThe Birth And Childhood Of The Baptist And Of Jesus | — | — | Luke 2:8-20 | — | — |
| § 12The Circumcision Of JesusThe Birth And Childhood Of The Baptist And Of Jesus | — | — | Luke 2:21 | — | — |
| § 13The Presentation In The Temple With The Homage Of Simeon And AnnaThe Birth And Childhood Of The Baptist And Of Jesus | — | — | Luke 2:22-38 | — | — |
| § 14Magi Visit The New-Born King Of The JewsThe Birth And Childhood Of The Baptist And Of Jesus | Matthew 2:1-12 | — | — | — | — |
| § 15The Child Jesus Carried To Egypt, And The Children At Bethlehem SlainThe Birth And Childhood Of The Baptist And Of Jesus | Matthew 2:13-18 | — | — | — | — |
| § 16The Child Brought From Egypt To NazarethThe Birth And Childhood Of The Baptist And Of Jesus | Matthew 2:19-23 | — | Luke 2:39 | — | — |
| § 17The Childhood Of Jesus At NazarethThe Birth And Childhood Of The Baptist And Of Jesus | — | — | Luke 2:40 | — | — |
| § 18The Visit Of The Boy Jesus To Jerusalem When Twelve Years OldThe Birth And Childhood Of The Baptist And Of Jesus | — | — | Luke 2:41-50 | — | — |
| § 19The Eighteen Years At NazarethThe Birth And Childhood Of The Baptist And Of Jesus | — | — | Luke 2:51-52 | — | — |
| § 20The Time Of The BeginningThe Beginning Of The Baptist’s Ministry | — | Mark 1:1 | Luke 3:1-2 | — | — |
| § 21The Message And The MessengerThe Beginning Of The Baptist’s Ministry | Matthew 3:1-6 | Mark 1:2-6 | Luke 3:3-6 | — | — |
| § 22A Specimen Of John'S PreachingThe Beginning Of The Baptist’s Ministry | Matthew 3:7-10 | — | Luke 3:7-14 | — | — |
| § 23The Forerunner'S Picture Of The Messiah Before Seeing HimThe Beginning Of The Baptist’s Ministry | Matthew 3:11-12 | Mark 1:7-8 | Luke 3:15-18 | — | — |
| § 24Jesus Baptized By John In The JordanThe Beginning Of Christ’s Public Ministry | Matthew 3:13-17 | Mark 1:9-11 | Luke 3:21-23 | — | — |
| § 25The Three Temptations Of JesusThe Beginning Of Christ’s Public Ministry | Matthew 4:1-11 | Mark 1:12-13 | Luke 4:1-13 | — | — |
| § 26The Testimony Of The Baptist To The Committee Of The SanhedrinThe Beginning Of Christ’s Public Ministry | — | — | — | John 1:19-28 | — |
| § 27John'S Identification Of Jesus As The MessiahThe Beginning Of Christ’s Public Ministry | — | — | — | John 1:29-34 | — |
| § 28Jesus Makes His First DisciplesThe Beginning Of Christ’s Public Ministry | — | — | — | John 1:35-51 | — |
| § 29Jesus Works His First MiracleThe Beginning Of Christ’s Public Ministry | — | — | — | John 2:1-11 | — |
| § 30Jesus Makes A First Sojourn At Capernaum, Accompanied By His Kindred And His Early DisciplesThe Beginning Of Christ’s Public Ministry | — | — | — | John 2:12 | — |
| § 31The First Cleansing Of The Temple At The PassoverThe Beginning Of Christ’s Public Ministry | — | — | — | John 2:13-22 | — |
| § 32The Interview Of Nicodemus With JesusThe Beginning Of Christ’s Public Ministry | — | — | — | John 2:23-3:21 | — |
| § 33The Parallel Ministry Of Jesus And John With John'S Loyalty To JesusThe Beginning Of Christ’s Public Ministry | — | — | — | John 3:22-36 | — |
| § 34Christ’s Reasons For Leaving JudeaThe Beginning Of Christ’s Public Ministry | Matthew 4:12 | Mark 1:14 | Luke 3:19-20; 4:14 | John 4:1-4 | — |
| § 35Jesus In Samaria At Jacob'S Well And In SycharThe Beginning Of Christ’s Public Ministry | — | — | — | John 4:5-42 | — |
| § 36The Arrival Of Jesus In GalileeThe Beginning Of Christ’s Public Ministry | — | — | — | John 4:43-45 | — |
| § 37General Account Of His Teaching In GalileeThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 4:17 | Mark 1:14-15 | Luke 4:14-15 | — | — |
| § 38The Healing At Cana Of The Son Of A Courtier Of CapernaumThe Great Galilean Ministry | — | — | — | John 4:46-54 | — |
| § 39The First Rejection At NazarethThe Great Galilean Ministry | — | — | Luke 4:16-31 | — | — |
| § 40The New Home In CapernaumThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 4:13-16 | — | — | — | — |
| § 41Jesus Finds Four Fishers Of Men In Four FishermenThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 4:18-22 | Mark 1:16-20 | Luke 5:1-11 | — | — |
| § 42The Excitement In The Synagogue Because Of The Teaching Of Jesus And The Healing Of A Demoniac On The SabbathThe Great Galilean Ministry | — | Mark 1:21-28 | Luke 4:31-37 | — | — |
| § 43He Heals Peter'S Mother-In-Law And Many OthersThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 8:14-17 | Mark 1:29-34 | Luke 4:38-41 | — | — |
| § 44The First Tour Of Galilee With The Four FishermenThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 4:23-25 | Mark 1:35-39 | Luke 4:42-44 | — | — |
| § 45A Leper Healed And Much Popular ExcitementThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 8:2-4 | Mark 1:40-45 | Luke 5:12-16 | — | — |
| § 46Thronged In Capernaum, He Heals A Paralytic Lowered Through The Roof Of Peter'S HouseThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 9:1-8 | Mark 2:1-12 | Luke 5:17-26 | — | — |
| § 47The Call Of Matthew (Levi) And His Reception In Honor Of JesusThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 9:9-13 | Mark 2:13-17 | Luke 5:27-32 | — | — |
| § 48Jesus In Three Parables Defends His Disciples For Feasting Instead Of FastingThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 9:14-17 | Mark 2:18-22 | Luke 5:33-39 | — | — |
| § 49At A Feast In Jerusalem (Possibly The Passover) Jesus Heals A Lame Man On The Sabbath And Defends This Action To The Pharisees In A Great DiscourseThe Great Galilean Ministry | — | — | — | John 5:1-47 | — |
| § 50Another Sabbath Controversy With The Pharisees When The Disciples Pluck Ears Of Grain In The FieldsThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 12:1-8 | Mark 2:23-28 | Luke 6:1-5 | — | — |
| § 51A Third Sabbath Controversy With The Pharisees Over The Healing Of A Man With A Withered Hand In A SynagogueThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 12:9-14 | Mark 3:1-6 | Luke 6:6-11 | — | — |
| § 52Jesus Teaches And Heals Great Multitudes By The Sea Of GalileeThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 12:15-21 | Mark 3:7-12 | — | — | — |
| § 53After A Night Of Prayer Jesus Selects Twelve ApostlesThe Great Galilean Ministry | — | Mark 3:13-19 | Luke 6:12-16 | — | — |
| § 54The Sermon On The Mount. Privileges And Requirements Of The Messianic Reign, Christ’s Standard Of RighteousnessThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 5-7 | — | Luke 6:17-49 | — | — |
| § 55Jesus Heals A Centurion'S Servant At CapernaumThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 8:5-13 | — | Luke 7:1-10 | — | — |
| § 56He Raises A Widow'S Son At NainThe Great Galilean Ministry | — | — | Luke 7:11-17 | — | — |
| § 57The Message From The Baptist And The Eulogy Of JesusThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 11:2-19 | — | Luke 7:18-35 | — | — |
| § 58Woes Upon The Cities Of Opportunity. The Claims Of Christ As The Teacher About The FatherThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 11:20-30 | — | — | — | — |
| § 59The Anointing Of Christ’s Feet By A Sinful Woman In The House Of Simon A Pharisee. The Parable Of The Two DebtorsThe Great Galilean Ministry | — | — | Luke 7:36-50 | — | — |
| § 60The Second Tour Of GalileeThe Great Galilean Ministry | — | — | Luke 8:1-3 | — | — |
| § 61Blasphemous Accusation Of League With BeelzebubThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 12:22-37 | Mark 3:19-30 | — | — | — |
| § 62Scribes And Pharisees Demand A SignThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 12:38-45 | — | — | — | — |
| § 63Christ’s Mother And Brethren Seek To Take Him HomeThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 12:46-50 | Mark 3:31-35 | Luke 8:19-21 | — | — |
| § 64The First Great Group Of ParablesThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 13:1-53 | Mark 4:1-34 | Luke 8:4-18 | — | — |
| § 65In Crossing The Lake, Jesus Stills The TempestThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 8:18, 23-27 | Mark 4:35-41 | Luke 8:22-25 | — | — |
| § 66Beyond The Lake Jesus Heals The Gerasene DemoniacThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 8:28-34 | Mark 5:1-20 | Luke 8:26-39 | — | — |
| § 67The Return And The Healing Of Jairus' Daughter And Of The Woman Who Only Touched Christ’s GarmentThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 9:18-26 | Mark 5:21-43 | Luke 8:40-56 | — | — |
| § 68He Heals Two Blind Men And A Dumb Demoniac, A Blasphemous AccusationThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 9:27-34 | — | — | — | — |
| § 69The Last Visit To NazarethThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 13:54-58 | Mark 6:1-6 | — | — | — |
| § 70The Third Tour Of Galilee After Instructing The Twelve And Sending Them Forth By TwosThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 9:35-11:1 | Mark 6:6-13 | Luke 9:1-6 | — | — |
| § 71The Guilty Fears Of Herod Antipas In Tiberias About Jesus Because He Had Beheaded The Baptist In MachærusThe Great Galilean Ministry | Matthew 14:1-12 | Mark 6:14-29 | Luke 9:7-9 | — | — |
| § 72The First Retirement. The Twelve Return, And Jesus Retires With Them Beyond The Lake To Rest. Feeding Of The Five ThousandThe Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | Matthew 14:13-21 | Mark 6:30-44 | Luke 9:10-17 | John 6:1-13 | — |
| § 73The Prevention Of The Revolutionary Purpose To Proclaim Jesus King (A Political Messiah)The Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | Matthew 14:22-23 | Mark 6:45-46 | — | John 6:14-15 | — |
| § 74The Peril To The Twelve In The Storm At Sea And Christ’s Coming To Them On The Water In The DarknessThe Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | Matthew 14:24-33 | Mark 6:47-52 | — | John 6:16-21 | — |
| § 75The Reception At GennesaretThe Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | Matthew 14:34-36 | Mark 6:53-56 | — | — | — |
| § 76The Collapse Of The Galilean Campaign Because Jesus Will Not Conform To Popular Messianic ExpectationsThe Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | — | — | — | John 6:22-71 | — |
| § 77Pharisees From Jerusalem Reproach Jesus For Allowing His Disciples To Disregard Their Traditions About Ceremonial Defilement Of The Hands. A Puzzling Parable In ReplyThe Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | Matthew 15:1-20 | Mark 7:1-23 | — | John 7:1 | — |
| § 78The Second Withdrawal To The Region Of Tyre And Sidon And The Healing Of The Daughter Of A Syro-Phoenician WomanThe Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | Matthew 15:21-28 | Mark 7:24-30 | — | — | — |
| § 79The Third Withdrawal North Through Phoenicia And East Towards Hermon And South Into Decapolis (Keeping Out Of The Territory Of Herod Antipas) With The Healing Of The Deaf And Dumb Man And The Feeding Of The Four ThousandThe Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | Matthew 15:29-38 | Mark 7:31-8:9 | — | — | — |
| § 80The Brief Visit To Magadan (Dalmanutha) In Galilee And The Sharp Attack By The Pharisees And Sadducees. (Note Their Appearance Now Against Jesus)The Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | Matthew 15:39-16:4 | Mark 8:10-12 | — | — | — |
| § 81The Fourth Retirement To Bethsaida Julias In The Tetrarchy Of Herod Philip With Sharp Rebuke Of The Dulness Of The Disciples On The Way Across And The Healing Of A Blind Man In BethsaidaThe Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | Matthew 16:5-12 | Mark 8:13-26 | — | — | — |
| § 82Near Cæsarea Philippi Jesus Tests The Faith Of The Twelve In His MessiahshipThe Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | Matthew 16:13-20 | Mark 8:27-30 | Luke 9:18-21 | — | — |
| § 83Jesus Distinctly Foretells That He, The Messiah, Will Be Rejected And Killed And Will Rise The Third DayThe Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | Matthew 16:21-26 | Mark 8:31-37 | Luke 9:22-25 | — | — |
| § 84The Coming Of The Son Of Man In That GenerationThe Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | Matthew 16:27-28 | Mark 8:38-9:1 | Luke 9:26-27 | — | — |
| § 85The Transfiguration Of Jesus On A Mountain (Probably Hermon) Near Cæsarea PhilippiThe Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | Matthew 17:1-8 | Mark 9:2-8 | Luke 9:28-36 | — | — |
| § 86The Puzzle Of The Three Disciples About The Resurrection And About Elijah On Their Way Down The MountainThe Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | Matthew 17:9-13 | Mark 9:9-13 | Luke 9:36 | — | — |
| § 87The Demoniac Boy, Whom The Disciples Could Not HealThe Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | Matthew 17:14-20 | Mark 9:14-29 | Luke 9:37-43 | — | — |
| § 88Returning Privately Through Galilee, He Again Foretells His Death And ResurrectionThe Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | Matthew 17:22-23 | Mark 9:30-32 | Luke 9:43-45 | — | — |
| § 89Jesus, The Messiah, Pays The Half-Shekel For The TempleThe Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | Matthew 17:24-27 | — | — | — | — |
| § 90The Twelve Contend As To Who Shall Be The Greatest Under The Messiah'S Reign. His Subjects Must Be ChildlikeThe Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | Matthew 18:1-5 | Mark 9:33-37 | Luke 9:46-48 | — | — |
| § 91The Mistaken Zeal Of The Apostle John Rebuked By Jesus In Pertinent ParablesThe Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | Matthew 18:6-14 | Mark 9:38-50 | Luke 9:49-50 | — | — |
| § 92Right Treatment Of A Brother Who Has Sinned Against One, And Duty Of Patiently Forgiving A Brother (Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant)The Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | Matthew 18:15-35 | — | — | — | — |
| § 93The Messiah'S Followers Must Give Up Everything For His ServiceThe Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | Matthew 8:19-22 | — | Luke 9:57-62 | — | — |
| § 94The Unbelieving Brothers Of Jesus Counsel Him To Exhibit Himself In Judea, And He Rejects The AdviceThe Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | — | — | — | John 7:2-9 | — |
| § 95He Goes Privately To Jerusalem Through SamariaThe Special Training Of The Twelve In Districts Around Galilee | — | — | Luke 9:51-56 | John 7:10 | — |
| § 96The Coming Of Jesus To The Feast Of Tabernacles Creates Intense Excitement Concerning The MessiahshipThe Later Judean Ministry | — | — | — | John 7:11-52 | — |
| § 97Story Of An Adulterous Woman Brought To Jesus For JudgmentThe Later Judean Ministry | — | — | — | John 7:53-8:11 | — |
| § 98After The Feast Of Tabernacles In The Temple Jesus Angers The Pharisees By Claiming To Be The Light Of The WorldThe Later Judean Ministry | — | — | — | John 8:12-20 | — |
| § 99The Pharisees Attempt To Stone Jesus When He Exposes Their SinfulnessThe Later Judean Ministry | — | — | — | John 8:21-59 | — |
| § 100Jesus Heals A Man Born Blind Who Outwits The Pharisees. The Rulers Forbid The Recognition Of Jesus As The Messiah. The Conversion Of The Healed ManThe Later Judean Ministry | — | — | — | John 9:1-41 | — |
| § 101In The Parable (Allegory) Of The Good Shepherd Jesus Draws The Picture Of The Hostile Pharisees And Intimates That He Is Going To Die For His Flock And Come To Life AgainThe Later Judean Ministry | — | — | — | John 10:1-21 | — |
| § 102The Mission Of The Seventy. Christ’s Joy In Their Work On Their ReturnThe Later Judean Ministry | — | — | Luke 10:1-24 | — | — |
| § 103Jesus Answers A Lawyer'S Question As To Eternal Life, Giving The Parable Of The Good SamaritanThe Later Judean Ministry | — | — | Luke 10:25-37 | — | — |
| § 104Jesus The Guest Of Martha And MaryThe Later Judean Ministry | — | — | Luke 10:38-42 | — | — |
| § 105Jesus Again Gives A Model Of Prayer (Comp. § 54) And Encourages His Disciples To Pray. Parable Of The Importunate FriendThe Later Judean Ministry | — | — | Luke 11:1-13 | — | — |
| § 106Blasphemous Accusation Of League With BeelzebubThe Later Judean Ministry | — | — | Luke 11:14-36 | — | — |
| § 107While Breakfasting With A Pharisee, Jesus Severely Denounces The Pharisees And Lawyers And Excites Their EnmityThe Later Judean Ministry | — | — | Luke 11:37-54 | — | — |
| § 108He Speaks To His Disciples And A Vast Throng About Hypocrisy, Covetousness (Parable Of The Rich Fool), Worldly Anxieties, Watchfulness (Parable Of The Waiting Servants And Of The Wise Steward), And His Own Approaching PassionThe Later Judean Ministry | — | — | Luke 12 | — | — |
| § 109All Must Repent Or Perish. (Two Current Tragedies); Parable Of The Barren Fig TreeThe Later Judean Ministry | — | — | Luke 13:1-9 | — | — |
| § 110Jesus Heals A Crippled Woman On The Sabbath And Defends Himself Against The Ruler Of The Synagogue. (Cf. §§ 49-51 And 114.) Repetition Of The Parables Of The Mustard Seed And Of The LeavenThe Later Judean Ministry | — | — | Luke 13:10-21 | — | — |
| § 111At The Feast Of Dedication Jesus Will Not Yet Openly Say That He Is The Messiah. The Jews Try To Stone HimThe Later Judean Ministry | — | — | — | John 10:22-39 | — |
| § 112The Withdrawal From Jerusalem To Bethany Beyond JordanThe Later Perean Ministry | — | — | — | John 10:40-42 | — |
| § 113Teaching In Perea, On A Journey Toward Jerusalem, Warned Against Herod AntipasThe Later Perean Ministry | — | — | Luke 13:22-35 | — | — |
| § 114While Dining (Breakfasting) With A Chief Pharisee, He Again Heals On The Sabbath And Defends Himself (Comp. §§ 49 To 51 And 110) Three Parables Suggested By The OccasionThe Later Perean Ministry | — | — | Luke 14:1-24 | — | — |
| § 115Great Crowds Follow Him, And He Warns Them To Count The Cost Of Discipleship To Him (Comp. §§ 70 And 83)The Later Perean Ministry | — | — | Luke 14:25-35 | — | — |
| § 116The Pharisees And The Scribes Murmur Against Jesus For Receiving Sinners. He Defends Himself By Three Great Parables (The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin, The Lost Son)The Later Perean Ministry | — | — | Luke 15:1-32 | — | — |
| § 117Three Parables On Stewardship (To The Disciples, The Parable Of The Unjust Steward; To The Pharisees, The Parable Of The Rich Man And Lazarus; To The Disciples, The Parable Of The Unprofitable Servants)The Later Perean Ministry | — | — | Luke 16:1-17:10 | — | — |
| § 118Jesus Raises Lazarus From The DeadThe Later Perean Ministry | — | — | — | John 11:1-44 | — |
| § 119The Effect Of The Raising Of Lazarus (On The People, On The Sanhedrin, On The Movements Of Jesus)The Later Perean Ministry | — | — | — | John 11:45-54 | — |
| § 120Jesus Starts On The Last Journey To Jerusalem By Way Of Samaria And GalileeThe Later Perean Ministry | — | — | Luke 17:11-37 | — | — |
| § 121Two Parables On Prayer (The Importunate Widow, The Pharisee And The Publican)The Later Perean Ministry | — | — | Luke 18:1-14 | — | — |
| § 122Going From Galilee Through Perea, He Teaches Concerning DivorceThe Later Perean Ministry | Matthew 19:1-12 | Mark 10:1-12 | — | — | — |
| § 123Christ And Children And The Failure Of The Disciples To Understand The Attitude Of JesusThe Later Perean Ministry | Matthew 19:13-15 | Mark 10:13-16 | Luke 18:15-17 | — | — |
| § 124The Rich Young Ruler, The Perils Of Riches, And Amazement Of The Disciples. The Rewards Of Forsaking All To Follow The Messiah Will Be Great, But Will Be Sovereign (Parable Of The Laborers In The Vineyard)The Later Perean Ministry | Matthew 19:16-20:16 | Mark 10:17-31 | Luke 18:18-30 | — | — |
| § 125Jesus Again Foretells To The Disciples His Death And Resurrection (Comp. §§ 83, 85, 86, 88), And Rebukes The Selfish Ambition Of James And JohnThe Later Perean Ministry | Matthew 20:17-28 | Mark 10:32-45 | Luke 18:31-34 | — | — |
| § 126Blind Bartimæus And His Companion HealedThe Later Perean Ministry | Matthew 20:29-34 | Mark 10:46-52 | Luke 18:35-43 | — | — |
| § 127Jesus Visits Zacchæus, And Speaks The Parable Of The Pounds, And Sets Out For JerusalemThe Later Perean Ministry | — | — | Luke 19:1-28 | — | — |
| § 128aJesus Arrives At Bethany Near JerusalemThe Last Public Ministry In Jerusalem | — | — | — | John 11:55-12:1, 9-11 | — |
| § 128bHis Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem As The MessiahThe Last Public Ministry In Jerusalem | Matthew 21:1-11, 14-17 | Mark 11:1-11 | Luke 19:29-44 | John 12:12-19 | — |
| § 129The Barren Fig Tree Cursed, And The Second Cleansing Of The Temple (Comp. § 31)The Last Public Ministry In Jerusalem | Matthew 21:18-19, 12-13 | Mark 11:12-18 | Luke 19:45-48 | — | — |
| § 130The Desire Of Some Greeks To See Jesus Puzzles The Disciples And Leads Jesus In Agitation Of Soul To Interpret Life And Death As Sacrifice And To Show How By Being "Lifted Up" He Will Draw All Men To HimThe Last Public Ministry In Jerusalem | — | — | — | John 12:20-50 | — |
| § 131The Barren Fig Tree Found To Have WitheredThe Last Public Ministry In Jerusalem | Matthew 21:19-22 | Mark 11:19-25 | Luke 21:37-38 | — | — |
| § 132The Rulers (Sanhedrin) Formally Challenge The Authority Of Jesus As An Accredited Teacher (Rabbi)The Last Public Ministry In Jerusalem | Matthew 21:23-22:14 | Mark 11:27-12:12 | Luke 20:1-19 | — | — |
| § 133The Pharisees And The Herodians Try To Ensnare Jesus About Paying Tribute To CæsarThe Last Public Ministry In Jerusalem | Matthew 22:15-22 | Mark 12:13-17 | Luke 20:20-26 | — | — |
| § 134The Sadducees Ask Him A Puzzling Question About The ResurrectionThe Last Public Ministry In Jerusalem | Matthew 22:23-33 | Mark 12:18-27 | Luke 20:27-40 | — | — |
| § 135The Pharisees Rejoice Over The Rout Of The Sadducees And A Pharisaic Lawyer Asks Jesus A Legal QuestionThe Last Public Ministry In Jerusalem | Matthew 22:34-40 | Mark 12:28-34 | — | — | — |
| § 136Jesus, To The Joy Of The Multitude, Silences His Enemies By The Pertinent Question Of The Messiah'S Descent From David And Lordship Over DavidThe Last Public Ministry In Jerusalem | Matthew 22:41-46 | Mark 12:35-37 | Luke 20:41-44 | — | — |
| § 137In His Last Public Discourse, Jesus Solemnly Denounces The Scribes And Pharisees (Comp. § 107)The Last Public Ministry In Jerusalem | Matthew 23:1-39 | Mark 12:38-40 | Luke 20:45-47 | — | — |
| § 138Jesus Closely Observes The Contributions In The Temple, And Commends The Poor Widow'S GiftThe Last Public Ministry In Jerusalem | — | Mark 12:41-44 | Luke 21:1-4 | — | — |
| § 139Sitting On The Mount Of Olives, Jesus Speaks To His Disciples About The Destruction Of Jerusalem, And His Own Second Coming In Apocalyptic Language. The Great Eschatological DiscourseIn The Shadow With Jesus | Matthew 24, 25 | Mark 13:1-37 | Luke 21:5-36 | — | — |
| § 140Jesus Predicts His Crucifixion Two Days Hence (Jewish Friday)In The Shadow With Jesus | Matthew 26:1-5 | Mark 14:1-2 | Luke 22:1-2 | — | — |
| § 141At The Feast In The House Of Simon The Leper Mary Of Bethany Anoints Jesus For His BurialIn The Shadow With Jesus | Matthew 26:6-13 | Mark 14:3-9 | — | John 12:2-8 | — |
| § 142Judas, Stung By The Rebuke Of Jesus At The Feast, Bargains With The Rulers To Betray JesusIn The Shadow With Jesus | Matthew 26:14-16 | Mark 14:10-11 | Luke 22:3-6 | — | — |
| § 143The Preparation For The Paschal Meal At The Home Of A Friend (Possibly That Of John Mark'S Father And Mother)In The Shadow With Jesus | Matthew 26:17-19 | Mark 14:12-16 | Luke 22:7-13 | — | — |
| § 144Jesus Partakes Of The Paschal Meal With The Twelve Apostles And Rebukes Their JealousyIn The Shadow With Jesus | Matthew 26:20 | Mark 14:17 | Luke 22:14-16, 24-30 | — | — |
| § 145During The Paschal Meal, Jesus Washes The Feet Of His DisciplesIn The Shadow With Jesus | — | — | — | John 13:1-20 | — |
| § 146At The Paschal Meal Jesus Points Out Judas As The BetrayerIn The Shadow With Jesus | Matthew 26:21-25 | Mark 14:18-21 | Luke 22:21-23 | John 13:21-30 | — |
| § 147After The Departure Of Judas Jesus Warns The Disciples (Peter In Particular) Against Desertion, While All Protest Their LoyaltyIn The Shadow With Jesus | Matthew 26:31-35 | Mark 14:27-31 | Luke 22:31-38 | John 13:31-38 | — |
| § 148Jesus Institutes The Memorial Of Eating Bread And Drinking WineIn The Shadow With Jesus | Matthew 26:26-29 | Mark 14:22-25 | Luke 22:17-20 | — | 1 Cor. 11:23-26 |
| § 149The Farewell Discourse To His Disciples In The Upper RoomIn The Shadow With Jesus | — | — | — | John 14 | — |
| § 150The Discourse On The Way To GethsemaneIn The Shadow With Jesus | — | — | — | John 15, 16 | — |
| § 151Christ’s Intercessory PrayerIn The Shadow With Jesus | — | — | — | John 17 | — |
| § 152Going Forth To Gethsemane, Jesus Suffers Long In AgonyIn The Shadow With Jesus | Matthew 26:30, 36-46 | Mark 14:26, 32-42 | Luke 22:39-46 | John 18:1 | — |
| § 153Jesus Is Betrayed, Arrested, And ForsakenThe Arrest, Trial, Crucifixion, And Burial Of Jesus | Matthew 26:47-56 | Mark 14:43-52 | Luke 22:47-53 | John 18:2-12 | — |
| § 154Jesus First Examined By Annas, The Ex-High PriestThe Arrest, Trial, Crucifixion, And Burial Of Jesus | — | — | — | John 18:12-14, 19-23 | — |
| § 155Jesus Hurriedly Tried And Condemned By Caiaphas And The Sanhedrin, Who Mock And Buffet HimThe Arrest, Trial, Crucifixion, And Burial Of Jesus | Matthew 26:57, 59-68 | Mark 14:53, 55-65 | Luke 22:54, 63-65 | John 18:24 | — |
| § 156Peter Thrice Denies His LordThe Arrest, Trial, Crucifixion, And Burial Of Jesus | Matthew 26:58, 69-75 | Mark 14:54, 66-72 | Luke 22:54-62 | John 18:15-18, 25-27 | — |
| § 157After Dawn, Jesus Is Formally Condemned By The SanhedrinThe Arrest, Trial, Crucifixion, And Burial Of Jesus | Matthew 27:1 | Mark 15:1 | Luke 22:66-71 | — | — |
| § 158Remorse And Suicide Of Judas The BetrayerThe Arrest, Trial, Crucifixion, And Burial Of Jesus | Matthew 27:3-10 | — | — | — | Acts 1:18-19 |
| § 159Jesus Before Pilate The First TimeThe Arrest, Trial, Crucifixion, And Burial Of Jesus | Matthew 27:2, 11-14 | Mark 15:1-5 | Luke 23:1-5 | John 18:28-38 | — |
| § 160Jesus Before Herod Antipas The TetrarchThe Arrest, Trial, Crucifixion, And Burial Of Jesus | — | — | Luke 23:6-12 | — | — |
| § 161Jesus The Second Time Before PilateThe Arrest, Trial, Crucifixion, And Burial Of Jesus | Matthew 27:15-26 | Mark 15:6-15 | Luke 23:13-25 | John 18:39-19:16 | — |
| § 162The Roman Soldiers Mock JesusThe Arrest, Trial, Crucifixion, And Burial Of Jesus | Matthew 27:27-30 | Mark 15:16-19 | — | — | — |
| § 163Jesus On The Way To The Cross (Via Dolorosa) On GolgothaThe Arrest, Trial, Crucifixion, And Burial Of Jesus | Matthew 27:31-34 | Mark 15:20-23 | Luke 23:26-33 | John 19:16-17 | — |
| § 164The First Three Hours On The CrossThe Arrest, Trial, Crucifixion, And Burial Of Jesus | Matthew 27:35-44 | Mark 15:24-32 | Luke 23:33-43 | John 19:18-27 | — |
| § 165The Three Hours Of Darkness From Noon To Three P.M.The Arrest, Trial, Crucifixion, And Burial Of Jesus | Matthew 27:45-50 | Mark 15:33-37 | Luke 23:44-46 | John 19:28-30 | — |
| § 166The Phenomena Accompanying The Death Of ChristThe Arrest, Trial, Crucifixion, And Burial Of Jesus | Matthew 27:51-56 | Mark 15:38-41 | Luke 23:45, 47-49 | — | — |
| § 167The Burial Of The Body Of Jesus In The Tomb Of Joseph Of Arimathea After Proof Of His DeathThe Arrest, Trial, Crucifixion, And Burial Of Jesus | Matthew 27:57-60 | Mark 15:42-46 | Luke 23:50-54 | John 19:31-42 | — |
| § 168The Watch Of The Women By The Tomb Of JesusThe Arrest, Trial, Crucifixion, And Burial Of Jesus | Matthew 27:61-66 | Mark 15:47 | Luke 23:55-56 | — | — |
| § 169The Visit Of The Women To The Tomb Of JesusThe Resurrection, Appearances, And Ascension Of Christ | Matthew 28:1 | Mark 16:1 | — | — | — |
| § 170The Earthquake, The Rolling Away Of The Stone By An Angel, And The Fright Of The Roman WatchersThe Resurrection, Appearances, And Ascension Of Christ | Matthew 28:2-4 | — | — | — | — |
| § 171The Visit Of The Women To The Tomb Of Jesus About Sunrise Sunday Morning And The Message Of The Angels About The Empty TombThe Resurrection, Appearances, And Ascension Of Christ | Matthew 28:5-8 | Mark 16:2-8 | Luke 24:1-8 | John 20:1 | — |
| § 172Mary Magdalene And The Other Women Report To The Apostles, And Peter And John Visit The Empty TombThe Resurrection, Appearances, And Ascension Of Christ | — | — | Luke 24:9-12 | John 20:2-10 | — |
| § 173The Appearance Of Jesus To Mary Magdalene And The Message To The DisciplesThe Resurrection, Appearances, And Ascension Of Christ | — | Mark 16:9-11 | — | John 20:11-18 | — |
| § 174The Appearance Of Jesus To The Other WomenThe Resurrection, Appearances, And Ascension Of Christ | Matthew 28:9-10 | — | — | — | — |
| § 175Some Of The Guard Report To The Jewish RulersThe Resurrection, Appearances, And Ascension Of Christ | Matthew 28:11-15 | — | — | — | — |
| § 176The Appearance To Two Disciples (Cleopas And Another) On The Way To EmmausThe Resurrection, Appearances, And Ascension Of Christ | — | Mark 16:12-13 | Luke 24:13-32 | — | — |
| § 177The Report Of The Two Disciples And The News Of The Appearance To Simon PeterThe Resurrection, Appearances, And Ascension Of Christ | — | — | Luke 24:33-35 | — | 1 Cor. 15:5 |
| § 178The Appearance To The Astonished Disciples (Thomas Absent) With A Commission And Their Failure To Convince ThomasThe Resurrection, Appearances, And Ascension Of Christ | — | Mark 16:14 | Luke 24:36-43 | John 20:19-25 | — |
| § 179The Appearance To The Disciples The Next Sunday Night And The Convincing Of ThomasThe Resurrection, Appearances, And Ascension Of Christ | — | — | — | John 20:26-31 | 1 Cor. 15:5 |
| § 180The Appearance To Seven Disciples Beside The Sea Of Galilee. The Miraculous Draught Of FishesThe Resurrection, Appearances, And Ascension Of Christ | — | — | — | John 21 | — |
| § 181The Appearance To About Five Hundred On An Appointed Mountain In Galilee, And A Commission GivenThe Resurrection, Appearances, And Ascension Of Christ | Matthew 28:16-20 | Mark 16:15-18 | — | — | 1 Cor. 15:6 |
| § 182The Appearance To James The Brother Of JesusThe Resurrection, Appearances, And Ascension Of Christ | — | — | — | — | 1 Cor. 15:7 |
| § 183The Appearance To The Disciples With Another CommissionThe Resurrection, Appearances, And Ascension Of Christ | — | — | Luke 24:44-49 | — | Acts 1:3-8 |
| § 184The Last Appearance And The AscensionThe Resurrection, Appearances, And Ascension Of Christ | — | Mark 16:19-20 | Luke 24:50-53 | — | Acts 1:9-12 |
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Old Testament Quotations in the New Testament — 723 References
Compare Old Testament passages with their New Testament quotations, paraphrases, clear allusions, and minor phrase-length parallels. Repeated New Testament uses are preserved as separate entries.
723 reference relationships.
Reference-index source: Michael D. Marlowe, Quotations of and Allusions to the Old Testament in the New Testament. Reference mappings and source classifications are presented here; the compiler’s commentary is not reproduced. Open the source index →
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Bible Timeline — 234 Events
Follow the Bible’s historical sequence from creation through Revelation. This timeline emphasizes the sequence disclosed in Scripture and does not force disputed calendar dates upon the text.
234 timeline events.
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Beginnings
Creation of the heavens and the earth
God creates the heavens, the earth, and all living things.
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The generations from Adam to Noah
The inspired genealogy traces the line to Noah.
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The nations after the flood
The families of Noah's sons spread among the nations.
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Patriarchs
Abram is called
God calls Abram and promises blessing through him.
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Circumcision given as a covenant sign
Abram is named Abraham and receives the covenant sign.
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Jacob receives Isaac's blessing
Jacob receives the patriarchal blessing.
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Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams
Joseph is raised to authority in Egypt.
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Job's suffering and faith
Job remains the central figure in an inspired examination of suffering, faith, and God's wisdom; its precise historical placement is not stated.
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Exodus and Law
Israel is oppressed in Egypt
A new king enslaves the children of Israel.
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The covenant is confirmed
Israel accepts the covenant and Moses enters the mount.
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Instructions for the tabernacle
God reveals the pattern for the sanctuary.
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Offerings and sacrifices revealed
The Lord gives Israel laws of sacrifice.
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Wilderness
Israel numbered at Sinai
The tribes are numbered for the journey.
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The twelve spies enter Canaan
Representatives search the promised land.
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Israel refuses to enter
The unbelieving generation is sentenced to wander.
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Moses strikes the rock
Moses and Aaron fail to sanctify God before Israel.
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The second generation numbered
Israel is numbered before entering Canaan.
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Moses reviews the covenant
Moses recounts God's dealings with Israel.
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Conquest and Judges
Israel crosses Jordan
God brings Israel into Canaan on dry ground.
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Joshua's farewell and covenant renewal
Joshua exhorts Israel to serve the Lord.
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Israel's recurring apostasy
The pattern of sin, oppression, crying, and deliverance begins.
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Samson begins to deliver Israel
Samson's birth and calling are announced.
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The ark is captured and returned
The Philistines capture the ark, but God vindicates His holiness.
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David defeats Goliath
David trusts God against the Philistine champion.
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God's covenant with David
God promises David an enduring house and kingdom.
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David sins concerning Bathsheba and Uriah
David commits adultery and arranges Uriah's death.
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The temple is dedicated
The ark is placed and God's glory fills the temple.
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The history of David's royal line reviewed
Chronicles traces David's reign with special attention to worship and temple preparation.
Read 1 Chronicles 10:1 in the KJV → - 100
Israel's inspired songs and prayers
The Psalms gather inspired worship, lament, thanksgiving, wisdom, and messianic hope from several periods.
Read Psalms 1:1 in the KJV → - 101
Solomon's wisdom instruction
Proverbs records instruction for fearing God and living wisely.
Read Proverbs 1:1 in the KJV → - 102
The Preacher examines life under the sun
Ecclesiastes tests earthly pursuits and calls mankind to fear God.
Read Ecclesiastes 1:1 in the KJV → - 103
The song celebrating covenant love
The Song of Solomon poetically celebrates marital love.
Read Song of Solomon 1:1 in the KJV → - 104
Divided Kingdom
The kingdom divides
Rehoboam's answer leads ten tribes to follow Jeroboam.
Read 1 Kings 12:1 in the KJV → - 105
Jeroboam establishes false worship
Golden calves are set at Bethel and Dan.
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Obadiah announces judgment upon Edom
Edom is condemned for violence and pride against Jacob.
Read Obadiah 1:1 in the KJV → - 110
Joel calls Judah to repentance
Joel uses a devastating plague to call God's people to return.
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Amos warns the northern kingdom
Amos announces judgment and calls for righteousness.
Read Amos 1:1 in the KJV → - 113
Hosea portrays Israel's covenant unfaithfulness
Hosea's family becomes a sign of Israel's spiritual adultery and God's mercy.
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Isaiah receives his prophetic commission
Isaiah is sent to Judah with messages of judgment and messianic hope.
Read Isaiah 6:1 in the KJV → - 115
Micah warns Samaria and Jerusalem
Micah condemns injustice and points to the coming ruler.
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The northern kingdom falls
Assyria carries Israel away after persistent rebellion.
Read 2 Kings 17:1 in the KJV → - 121
Nahum announces Nineveh's fall
Nahum declares judgment against the Assyrian capital.
Read Nahum 1:1 in the KJV → - 122
Zephaniah warns of the day of the Lord
Judah is called to seek the Lord before judgment.
Read Zephaniah 1:1 in the KJV → - 123
Jeremiah is called as a prophet
Jeremiah warns Judah and speaks of the promised new covenant.
Read Jeremiah 1:1 in the KJV → - 124
Habakkuk questions violence and judgment
The prophet learns to live by faith while awaiting God's justice.
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Jerusalem delivered from Assyria
God answers Hezekiah and defeats Sennacherib's army.
Read 2 Kings 19:1 in the KJV → - 127
Manasseh's evil reign and repentance
Manasseh sins greatly and later humbles himself.
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Exile and Return
Jerusalem and the temple destroyed
Babylon destroys Jerusalem and carries Judah captive.
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Jerusalem's fall is lamented
The inspired lament mourns the ruined city while acknowledging God's faithfulness.
Read Lamentations 1:1 in the KJV → - 131
Ezekiel sees God's glory among the exiles
Ezekiel receives visions and messages in Babylon.
Read Ezekiel 1:1 in the KJV → - 132
Daniel and his companions in Babylon
The young exiles remain faithful in Babylon.
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Haggai urges the rebuilding of the temple
The returned people are exhorted to put God's house first.
Read Haggai 1:1 in the KJV → - 140
Zechariah encourages the returned remnant
Zechariah's visions encourage rebuilding and point forward to God's king.
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The second temple is completed
The house of God is finished and dedicated.
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The law is read publicly
Ezra reads and explains the law to the assembly.
Read Nehemiah 8:1 in the KJV → - 147
Malachi calls the restored people to covenant faithfulness
Malachi rebukes corrupt worship and foretells the coming messenger.
Read Malachi 1:1 in the KJV → - 148
Life of Christ
Gabriel announces John's birth
John the Baptist's birth is foretold.
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Jesus speaks with the Samaritan woman
Jesus reveals living water and true worship.
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Jesus calls the twelve apostles
Jesus selects twelve from among His disciples.
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Jesus feeds five thousand
Jesus feeds the multitude with five loaves and two fishes.
Read John 6:1 in the KJV → - 164
Peter confesses Christ
Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God.
Read Matthew 16:13 in the KJV → - 165
The transfiguration
Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John.
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The Olivet discourse
Jesus answers questions concerning the temple's destruction and His coming.
Read Matthew 24:1 in the KJV → - 170
The Lord's Supper instituted
Jesus gives the bread and fruit of the vine.
Read Matthew 26:26 in the KJV → - 171
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Jesus is arrested and tried
Jesus is arrested and brought before Jewish and Roman authorities.
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Jesus rises from the dead
The tomb is found empty and Jesus appears alive.
Read Matthew 28:1 in the KJV → - 176
The Great Commission
Jesus commands the apostles to make disciples of all nations.
Read Matthew 28:16 in the KJV → - 177
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Church and Gospel Expansion
The church begins at Pentecost
The apostles preach, hearers obey, and the Lord adds the saved.
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Peter and John before the council
The apostles testify boldly concerning Christ.
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Seven servants selected
The Jerusalem church appoints qualified men for service.
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Cornelius and his household hear the gospel
Gentiles receive the word and are baptized.
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The Jerusalem meeting
The apostles and elders address circumcision and Gentile converts.
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Paul preaches in Athens
Paul proclaims the unknown God and the resurrection.
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The church established in Corinth
Paul teaches in Corinth for eighteen months.
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Paul meets the Ephesian elders
Paul charges the elders to shepherd the church.
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Paul is arrested in Jerusalem
Paul is seized after returning to Jerusalem.
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Paul testifies before rulers
Paul defends the faith before Felix, Festus, and Agrippa.
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Apostolic Teaching
Paul explains the gospel's saving power
Romans sets forth justification and transformed life in Christ.
Read Romans 1:1 in the KJV → - 202
Paul addresses division and worship
The Corinthian church receives correction and instruction.
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Paul defends his ministry
Paul explains apostolic service, suffering, and reconciliation.
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Paul defends the gospel of Christ
Galatians rejects a distorted gospel and teaches faith working by love.
Read Galatians 1:1 in the KJV → - 205
Paul teaches the one body
Ephesians presents Christ's church and the Christian walk.
Read Ephesians 1:1 in the KJV → - 206
Paul urges joy and steadfastness
Philippians calls believers to humility and faithful service.
Read Philippians 1:1 in the KJV → - 207
Paul proclaims Christ's supremacy
Colossians exalts Christ as head of the body.
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Paul teaches concerning Christ's return
The Thessalonians are encouraged in holiness and hope.
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Paul corrects confusion about the day of Christ
The church is called to endurance and orderly living.
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Paul instructs Timothy concerning the church
Timothy receives guidance for doctrine, worship, and leadership.
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Paul's final charge to Timothy
Paul urges Timothy to guard and preach the word.
Read 2 Timothy 1:1 in the KJV → - 212
Paul instructs Titus
Titus is charged to appoint elders and teach sound doctrine.
Read Titus 1:1 in the KJV → - 213
Paul appeals for Onesimus
Paul appeals for a brother's loving reception.
Read Philemon 1:1 in the KJV → - 214
Christ's superior covenant and priesthood
Hebrews shows the superiority and finality of Christ.
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James teaches living faith
James calls believers to patient, obedient faith.
Read James 1:1 in the KJV → - 216
Peter encourages suffering Christians
Christians are called to holiness and steadfast hope.
Read 1 Peter 1:1 in the KJV → - 217
Peter warns against false teachers
Believers are urged to grow and remember apostolic truth.
Read 2 Peter 1:1 in the KJV → - 218
John teaches fellowship, truth, and love
John gives tests of fellowship and assurance.
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John commends faithful hospitality
Gaius is commended and Diotrephes reproved.
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Jude urges defense of the faith
Christians are told to contend for the delivered faith.
Read Jude 1:1 in the KJV → - 222
Revelation
The Revelation is given to John
Jesus signifies the revelation to His servants.
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Messages to the seven churches
Christ evaluates congregations in Asia.
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The seals are opened
Judgment scenes unfold under the Lamb's authority.
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The dragon and the faithful people
Symbolic conflict portrays opposition to Christ and His people.
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The beasts oppose the saints
Earthly persecuting powers demand allegiance.
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Christ's victory displayed
Heaven rejoices and the victorious Word of God appears.
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The new heaven, new earth, and holy city
God dwells with His people and removes sorrow and death.
Read Revelation 21:1 in the KJV → - 234
The final invitation and promise
Revelation closes with invitation, warning, and Christ's promise.
Read Revelation 22:1 in the KJV →
Study Aid Notice: This is a Scripture-ordered overview, not an inspired chronology. Read each passage in context; some events overlap, and the precise calendar placement of some books and writings is debated.
Bible People and Names — 2,992 Records
Search distinct named people and identified individuals across Scripture. People who share the same name remain separate records and are distinguished by their first KJV occurrence.
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Bible Places — 1,257 Records
Search a Bible-wide directory of places, alternate names, KJV verse occurrences, and carefully labeled location data. Places that share a name remain separate records.
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Names and Titles in Scripture — 83 Records
Study names and titles used of God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Every record opens the KJV passage in which the name or title first appears in this directory.
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Bible Miracles and Signs — 153 Records
Trace recorded miracles, signs, supernatural judgments, healings, deliverances, provisions, and resurrections from Genesis through Acts. Parallel accounts are usually grouped into one record. The passage-book filter includes every cited book.
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Parables and Illustrative Teachings — 77 Records
Study parables, allegories, fables, object lessons, and extended biblical illustrations from Judges through the Epistles. Parallel Gospel accounts are grouped into single records. The passage-book filter includes every cited book.
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Study Aid Notice: “Parable,” “illustration,” and related form labels are organizational aids. Interpret every teaching in its immediate context and in harmony with the whole of Scripture.
Prayers and Prayer Passages — 110 Records
Trace recorded petitions, intercessions, confessions, thanksgivings, laments, corporate prayers, apostolic prayers, and inspired teaching about prayer from Genesis through Revelation. The passage-book filter includes every cited book.
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Study Aid Notice: This directory distinguishes recorded prayers from passages that teach about prayer. Read the complete linked passage to identify the speaker, audience, covenant setting, and answer given.
Prophecy and Fulfillment — 87 Relationships
Compare clear prophetic statements with corresponding KJV fulfillment passages. Messianic, Old Testament historical, apostolic, and future relationships are presented separately.
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Study Aid Notice: Fulfillment relationships should be established from Scripture itself. This directory emphasizes explicit New Testament applications and clear narrative fulfillments; it does not use speculative timetables or date-setting.
Promises and Covenant Assurances — 113 Records
Study biblical promises with their original audience, stated conditions, and covenant setting. This directory distinguishes promises made to individuals, Israel, the apostles, disciples, Christians, and all who meet a stated condition.
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Study Aid Notice: A promise must be read in its own covenant and audience context. The presence of a promise in Scripture does not by itself mean it was made directly to every reader; New Testament application must be established from Scripture.
Commands of Jesus — 108 Records
Study Christ’s commands with their original audience and setting. Continuing discipleship commands are distinguished from personal instructions, the apostles’ temporary mission directions, and messages to particular congregations.
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Study Aid Notice: Audience and setting matter. A command given personally to Peter, to the apostles before Pentecost, or to one first-century congregation should not be applied identically to every Christian without New Testament authority.
New Testament Commands — 143 Records
Search apostolic commands and responsibilities from Acts through Revelation. General Christian duties are distinguished from personal, role-specific, congregation-specific, miraculous-gift, and corrective instructions.
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Study Aid Notice: These records organize stated commands and responsibilities; they do not treat every grammatical imperative as an independent universal law. Read each instruction in its inspired audience, covenant, role, and congregational context.
Biblical Warnings — 97 Records
Trace major warnings from Genesis through Revelation, including the danger addressed, original audience, consequence, and the response Scripture requires.
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Study Aid Notice: Warning passages reveal genuine danger and the divinely required response. Read each warning in context; do not erase its force, detach it from its audience, or use it to contradict clear passages concerning God's grace and faithful obedience.
Biblical Covenants — 73 Records
Trace covenant revelation from creation through the New Covenant and final inheritance. Each record identifies the covenant setting, parties, sign or identifying feature, obligation, and place in the unfolding biblical pattern.
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Study Aid Notice: Covenant setting governs application. The Abrahamic promise, Sinai covenant with Israel, Davidic kingship promise, and New Covenant in Christ are related but must not be collapsed into one undifferentiated arrangement.
Types, Shadows, and Fulfillment — 73 Relationships
Compare Old Testament people, events, sacrifices, priesthood, tabernacle features, covenant institutions, and prophetic patterns with their inspired New Testament fulfillment.
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Study Aid Notice: This directory prioritizes correspondences explicitly identified or directly applied by inspired New Testament writers. It does not assign hidden meanings to every Old Testament detail or treat imaginative resemblance as inspired typology.
Books of the Bible Guide — All 66 Books
Survey every Bible book by testament, writer attribution, genre, historical setting, purpose, major themes, key passages, and chapter count.
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Study Aid Notice: Where Scripture does not name a writer, this guide says “unknown” or identifies a traditional attribution rather than presenting tradition as inspired fact. Dates are described by historical setting instead of forcing disputed precision.
Bible Reading Plans — 12 Complete Plans
Select a complete KJV reading plan, open each assigned chapter directly in the Bible Program, and mark days complete. Progress is saved privately on the visitor's own device.
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Study Aid Notice: Reading schedules assist consistency but do not replace careful study, context, prayer, congregational teaching, or obedience. The canonical plans preserve Bible-book order; the redemption plan is a selected thematic path and is labeled accordingly.
Bible Genealogies and Family Lines — 1,489 Verse Records
Search explicit genealogy and family-record formulas across the KJV's genealogy-heavy historical books and the Gospel family records. The index includes begetting, sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, generations, tribal lines, royal houses, restoration lists, and messianic genealogy verses.
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Study Aid Notice: This is a verse index of explicit KJV family-record language, not a claim that every verse supplies a complete modern family tree. Repeated names, omitted generations, tribal usage, legal descent, and messianic purpose must be evaluated in each passage's context.
Questions in Scripture — 3,298 Questions in 2,540 Verses
Search every KJV verse containing one or more questions. Explore questions asked by God, prophets, rulers, disciples, opponents, troubled believers, and seekers—then open the verse in its complete chapter context.
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Study Aid Notice: A question may seek information, test a hearer, expose unbelief, rebuke sin, express grief, or teach rhetorically. The question mark identifies the verse for study; context determines speaker, purpose, and answer.
Conversions and Responses in Acts — 19 Accounts
Compare completed conversions, corrected understanding, mixed audiences, delayed decisions, and rejected responses. Each account shows who heard, who taught, what response occurred, and the complete chain of relevant KJV verses.
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Study Aid Notice: No single account must be isolated from the rest. Acts presents one gospel through complementary records: hearers are taught Christ, believe the revealed message, repent where required, confess faith where recorded, are baptized in water, and continue faithfully. Miraculous signs confirm apostolic inclusion or teaching and do not replace gospel obedience.
“One Another” Christian Duties — 76 Verse Records
Study every New Testament KJV verse using the explicit mutual-relationship formulas “one another,” “one to another,” “one toward another,” “one with another,” “each other,” or “among yourselves.” Positive duties, negative warnings, and narrative uses are distinguished.
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Study Aid Notice: Some verses describe conduct rather than command it, and some warn against destructive mutual behavior. The category label assists study; the complete verse and chapter context remain authoritative.
Biblical Blessings and Beatitudes — 459 Verse Records
Search every KJV verse containing bless, blessed, blesseth, blessing, or blessings. Explore divine promises, covenant blessings, beatitudes, commands to bless, prayer, praise, and narrative pronouncements throughout Scripture.
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Study Aid Notice: A recorded blessing, covenant promise to Israel, beatitude, prayer, and general spiritual principle are not interchangeable. Read the original audience, conditions, covenant setting, and surrounding argument before applying a passage.
Biblical Numbers and Symbolic Numbers — KJV Wording Index
KJV wording index: These records collect matching words and phrases. A match may be literal, ordinary, or figurative; the subject group is a navigation aid, so read the linked passage in context.
Search every KJV verse containing an explicit cardinal or ordinal number word. Compare ordinary counts, time periods, measurements, populations, prophetic settings, and passages in which repeated numbers may carry contextual significance.
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Study Aid Notice: Numbers ordinarily retain their plain numerical meaning. Repetition alone does not prove symbolism. A symbolic meaning should be established by the immediate context and by Scripture’s own use—not by speculative numerology.
Biblical Weights, Measures, Money, and Time — KJV Wording Index
KJV wording index: These records collect matching words and phrases. A match may be literal, ordinary, or figurative; the subject group is a navigation aid, so read the linked passage in context.
Search KJV passages involving length, distance, capacity, weight, money, valuation, hours, watches, days, weeks, months, years, Sabbaths, and new moons.
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Study Aid Notice: Modern equivalents for ancient units are estimates and can vary by era, region, material, and scholarly reconstruction. This directory prioritizes the inspired KJV wording and passage context rather than asserting false precision.
Biblical Feasts, Fast Days, Sabbaths, and Sacred Calendar — KJV Wording Index
KJV wording index: These records collect matching words and phrases. A match may be literal, ordinary, or figurative; the subject group is a navigation aid, so read the linked passage in context.
Trace Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, Weeks or Pentecost, Trumpets, Atonement, Tabernacles, Purim, Dedication, Sabbaths, new moons, jubilees, holy convocations, feasts, and fasts throughout the KJV.
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Study Aid Notice: Israel’s commanded feast days and Sabbaths belong to their stated covenant setting. New Testament references must be read in context; this directory does not impose the Law of Moses upon Christians or treat later traditions as inspired commands.
Biblical Sacrifices, Offerings, Priests, and Altars — KJV Wording Index
KJV wording index: These records collect matching words and phrases. A match may be literal, ordinary, or figurative; the subject group is a navigation aid, so read the linked passage in context.
Trace patriarchal altars, the Levitical priesthood and offerings, Israel’s worship, prophetic correction, Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice, and the spiritual service of Christians.
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Study Aid Notice: Animal sacrifices and the Levitical priesthood belonged to the former covenant and pointed forward to Christ. Read the Law, prophets, Gospels, and Hebrews together; do not confuse fulfilled shadows with the spiritual sacrifices Christians offer under the new covenant.
Tabernacle, Temple, Synagogue, and Sacred Places — KJV Wording Index
KJV wording index: These records collect matching words and phrases. A match may be literal, ordinary, or figurative; the subject group is a navigation aid, so read the linked passage in context.
Trace the Mosaic tabernacle and its furnishings, Solomon’s temple, later temple history, synagogues, Christ’s temple teaching, the church as God’s temple, and heavenly sanctuary imagery.
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Study Aid Notice: Distinguish the physical tabernacle and temples, ordinary synagogue settings, Christ’s body, the church as God’s spiritual temple, and heavenly imagery. The surrounding passage determines the meaning.
Biblical Offices, Leaders, and Servants — KJV Wording Index
KJV wording index: These records collect matching words and phrases. A match may be literal, ordinary, or figurative; the subject group is a navigation aid, so read the linked passage in context.
Trace civil rulers, judges, prophets, priests, Levites, scribes, apostles, elders, bishops, deacons, evangelists, pastors, teachers, ministers, and military leaders throughout Scripture.
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Study Aid Notice: Similar English titles do not make every office identical. Respect each covenant, historical period, inspired qualification, assigned work, and local-church context. In the New Testament, elder, bishop, and shepherd language should be compared carefully in Acts 20 and 1 Peter 5.
Animals, Birds, Fish, Insects, and Creatures of the Bible — KJV Wording Index
KJV wording index: These records collect matching words and phrases. A match may be literal, ordinary, or figurative; the subject group is a navigation aid, so read the linked passage in context.
Search domestic animals, wild creatures, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, sea creatures, insects, and small creatures in historical, legal, poetic, figurative, prophetic, and apocalyptic settings.
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Study Aid Notice: Creature names in the KJV sometimes reflect older English or uncertain zoological identification. Preserve the inspired passage and its literary purpose; do not force a modern species identification where the underlying term is debated.
Plants, Trees, Crops, Spices, and Foods of the Bible — KJV Wording Index
KJV wording index: These records collect matching words and phrases. A match may be literal, ordinary, or figurative; the subject group is a navigation aid, so read the linked passage in context.
Search trees and timber, vines and fruit, grain and field crops, herbs and vegetables, spices and perfumes, thorns and weeds, flowers and grasses, and food and drink throughout Scripture.
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Study Aid Notice: Some KJV plant names use older English, and some Hebrew or Greek species identifications remain uncertain. The passage’s inspired teaching does not depend upon forcing an identification beyond the available evidence.
Colors, Metals, Precious Stones, Fabrics, and Materials of the Bible — KJV Wording Index
KJV wording index: These records collect matching words and phrases. A match may be literal, ordinary, or figurative; the subject group is a navigation aid, so read the linked passage in context.
Search KJV colors, metals, gems, fabrics, coverings, construction materials, jewelry, crowns, and other objects used in worship, daily life, trade, royal display, and prophetic imagery.
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Study Aid Notice: A color, metal, stone, or fabric may be literal in one passage and figurative in another. Symbolic meaning must come from the inspired context and Scripture’s own comparisons, not from a universal color or gemstone code.
Weather, Seasons, Heavens, and Natural Events — KJV Wording Index
KJV wording index: These records collect matching words and phrases. A match may be literal, ordinary, or figurative; the subject group is a navigation aid, so read the linked passage in context.
Search the sun, moon, stars, heavens, rain, dew, snow, hail, clouds, wind, storms, seasons, floods, drought, famine, earthquakes, fire, smoke, and related KJV language.
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Study Aid Notice: Scripture uses the natural world literally, poetically, providentially, miraculously, and prophetically. The immediate passage and its Old or New Testament setting determine whether language describes an ordinary event, a sign, covenant judgment, or symbolic imagery.
Sickness, Disease, Disability, Healing, and Cleansing — KJV Wording Index
KJV wording index: These records collect matching words and phrases. A match may be literal, ordinary, or figurative; the subject group is a navigation aid, so read the linked passage in context.
Search sickness, disease, blindness, deafness, lameness, paralysis, skin conditions, wounds, fever, plague, healing, physicians, medicine, care, cleansing, and purification throughout Scripture.
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Study Aid Notice: Physical illness or disability is not proof of personal sin. Keep ceremonial uncleanness, ordinary illness, providential care, miraculous signs, divine judgment, and spiritual metaphors distinct. This Scripture index is not medical advice.
Angels, Spiritual Beings, Dreams, and Visions — KJV Wording Index
KJV wording index: These records collect matching words and phrases. A match may be literal, ordinary, or figurative; the subject group is a navigation aid, so read the linked passage in context.
Search angels, archangels, cherubim, seraphim, heavenly hosts, Satan, demons, dreams, visions, trances, and forbidden occult practices throughout the KJV.
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Study Aid Notice: Angels are created messengers and are not deceased human beings. Not every dream is revelation, and inspired dreams and visions served God’s revealed purpose. Scripture condemns divination, sorcery, necromancy, and attempts to contact the dead.
Marriage, Family, Household, and Kinship — KJV Wording Index
KJV wording index: These records collect matching words and phrases. A match may be literal, ordinary, or figurative; the subject group is a navigation aid, so read the linked passage in context.
Search husbands and wives, marriage and divorce, parents and children, brothers and sisters, extended kin, widows and fatherless people, households, inheritance, genealogy, and bride or bridegroom imagery.
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Study Aid Notice: Read each family passage within its covenant, historical, and literary setting. A recorded family practice is not automatically an approved example. Distinguish biological kinship, household responsibility, marriage teaching, inheritance language, and spiritual-family or bride imagery.
Work, Occupations, Trades, and Daily Life — KJV Wording Index
KJV wording index: These records collect matching words and phrases. A match may be literal, ordinary, or figurative; the subject group is a navigation aid, so read the linked passage in context.
Search farming, shepherding, fishing, building, metalwork, pottery, textiles, commerce, household service, military work, learned professions, seafaring, music, and organized service throughout Scripture.
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Study Aid Notice: A literal occupation may also supply imagery for a parable or spiritual work. Read the surrounding passage before treating a trade term as figurative, and distinguish civil employment, household service, inspired ministry, and local-church service.
Warfare, Weapons, Armor, Battles, and Spiritual Conflict — KJV Wording Index
KJV wording index: These records collect matching words and phrases. A match may be literal, ordinary, or figurative; the subject group is a navigation aid, so read the linked passage in context.
Search warfare, armies, military leaders, weapons, armor, sieges, captivity, spiritual conflict, and victory throughout Scripture.
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Study Aid Notice: Distinguish historical battles, prophetic visions, and spiritual figures of speech. Read each verse in its covenant and passage context before applying military language to the church.
Law, Justice, Courts, Crime, and Punishment — KJV Wording Index
KJV wording index: These records collect matching words and phrases. A match may be literal, ordinary, or figurative; the subject group is a navigation aid, so read the linked passage in context.
Search laws, commandments, judges, witnesses, crimes, restitution, and penalties through the KJV.
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Study Aid Notice: Distinguish Israelite law, civil proceedings, church instruction, and final judgment. Read each verse in its covenant and immediate context.
Worship, Singing, Prayer, Giving, and Assembly — KJV Wording Index
KJV wording index: These records collect matching words and phrases. A match may be literal, ordinary, or figurative; the subject group is a navigation aid, so read the linked passage in context.
Explore worship, prayer, singing, giving, fellowship, and assembly passages across the KJV.
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Study Aid Notice: This is a KJV word index: “pray” can be a request to another person, “gathered together” can describe waters or armies, and “give unto” can be an ordinary transfer. Distinguish Israelite worship, idolatry, and New Testament congregational instruction by reading each verse in context before drawing conclusions about church practice.
Clothing, Customs, Homes, Travel, and Daily Life — KJV Wording Index
KJV wording index: These records collect matching words and phrases. A match may be literal, ordinary, or figurative; the subject group is a navigation aid, so read the linked passage in context.
Explore clothing, household life, hospitality, travel, and customs across the KJV.
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Study Aid Notice: Many ordinary words also appear in parables and figures of speech. Read the passage to determine its historical setting and intended meaning.
Nations, Kingdoms, Empires, and Rulers — KJV Wording Index
KJV wording index: These records collect matching words and phrases. A match may be literal, ordinary, or figurative; the subject group is a navigation aid, so read the linked passage in context.
Explore nations, peoples, kingdoms, rulers, and named imperial powers across the KJV.
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Study Aid Notice: Names and titles can refer to historical rulers, prophetic visions, or Christ’s kingdom. Read the passage before identifying a polity or applying it to another time.
Biblical Symbols and Figures of Speech — KJV Wording Index
KJV wording index: These records collect matching words and phrases. A match may be literal, ordinary, or figurative; the subject group is a navigation aid, so read the linked passage in context.
Explore comparisons, parables, signs, and possible symbolic imagery across the KJV.
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Study Aid Notice: A matched word does not prove a figurative meaning. Compare context, speaker, audience, and any inspired explanation before interpreting imagery.
Death, Burial, Resurrection, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell — KJV Wording Index
KJV wording index: These records collect matching words and phrases. A match may be literal, ordinary, or figurative; the subject group is a navigation aid, so read the linked passage in context.
Search death, burial, resurrection, judgment, heaven, and hell passages across the KJV.
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Study Aid Notice: Distinguish historical deaths, resurrection accounts, judgment language, and uses of heaven for the sky. Let each passage identify its subject and setting.
Explore the Patterns
Salvation: God’s Pattern of Response
Hear, believe, repent, confess Christ, be baptized for the remission of sins, and continue faithfully.
Romans 10:17; John 8:24; Acts 2:38; Romans 10:9-10; Mark 16:16; Revelation 2:10
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Study this pattern →The Church Christ Built
Christ is the head of one body. The New Testament reveals its identity, mission, worship, and local organization.
Matthew 16:18; Acts 2:41-47; Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4; Colossians 1:18
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Study this pattern →Worship in Spirit and Truth
Acceptable worship is directed by God’s revealed will—not personal preference—and comes from sincere hearts.
John 4:23-24; Acts 2:42; Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16-17
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Study this pattern →Biblical Authority
Faithful practice rests on what Christ authorizes through direct teaching, approved apostolic example, and necessary conclusion.
Matthew 28:18; Colossians 3:17; Acts 15:7-21; 1 Peter 4:11
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Study this pattern →Baptism into Christ
New Testament baptism is a penitent believer’s immersion in water into Christ for the remission of sins.
Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; 8:35-39; 22:16; Romans 6:3-4; Galatians 3:27; 1 Peter 3:21
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Study this pattern →Faithful Christian Living
The gospel forms a transformed life of holiness, love, service, endurance, and growth in Christ.
Romans 12:1-2; Galatians 5:22-23; Colossians 3:1-17; 2 Peter 1:5-11
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Study this pattern →The Lord’s Supper
The church remembers Christ’s death by partaking of the bread and fruit of the vine on the first day of the week.
Matthew 26:26-29; Acts 2:42; 20:7; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; 11:23-29
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Study this pattern →Leadership in the Local Church
Qualified elders shepherd each local congregation, deacons serve, and every member works under Christ the Chief Shepherd.
Acts 14:23; 20:17,28; Philippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-4
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Study this pattern →Covenant and Fulfillment
The Old Testament prepares for Christ; the new covenant, established by His blood, governs His people today.
Jeremiah 31:31-34; Matthew 5:17; 26:28; Colossians 2:14; Hebrews 8:6-13; 10:9
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Study this pattern →Interpreting Prophecy and Revelation
Read prophetic language in its biblical setting: honor the original audience, stated time frame, and Old Testament imagery.
Daniel 7:1-28; Matthew 24:1-35; Revelation 1:1-3; 22:6-10; 2 Peter 1:20-21
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Study this pattern →Grace and Redemption
God’s grace provides salvation in Christ and teaches the redeemed to live faithfully.
Ephesians 2:8-10; Titus 2:11-14; Romans 3:23-26
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Study this pattern →Faith That Obeys
Saving faith hears God, trusts Christ, obeys His word, and continues faithfully.
Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:1-40; James 2:14-26
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Study this pattern →Repentance
Godly sorrow produces a change of mind that turns from sin toward God.
Luke 13:3; Acts 2:38; 17:30; 2 Corinthians 7:10
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Study this pattern →Confessing Jesus Christ
The believer openly confesses faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Lord.
Matthew 10:32-33; Acts 8:36-38; Romans 10:9-10
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Study this pattern →The New Birth
Jesus describes entrance into His kingdom as being born of water and of the Spirit.
John 3:3-5; Titus 3:5; Romans 6:3-4
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Study this pattern →Forgiveness and Remission of Sins
God forgives through Christ according to the gospel and calls the forgiven to forgive others.
Acts 2:38; 10:43; Ephesians 1:7; 4:32
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Study this pattern →Unity in the One Body
Christ calls believers to unity upon revealed truth in the one body.
John 17:20-23; 1 Corinthians 1:10; Ephesians 4:1-6
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Study this pattern →Singing in New Testament Worship
Christians teach, admonish, and praise God through singing and melody in the heart.
Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16; Hebrews 13:15
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Study this pattern →Prayer
God’s people approach Him reverently through Christ with thanksgiving, faith, and submission.
Matthew 6:5-13; Philippians 4:6-7; 1 Timothy 2:1-8
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Study this pattern →Giving and Stewardship
Christians give willingly, purposefully, and proportionately as God has prospered them.
1 Corinthians 16:1-2; 2 Corinthians 8:1-12; 9:6-8
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Study this pattern →The Inspiration and Sufficiency of Scripture
Inspired Scripture equips God’s people completely and remains the standard for faith and practice.
Psalm 119:105; John 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21
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Study this pattern →Holiness and Transformation
Those in Christ put off the old life, renew the mind, and put on holiness.
Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 4:20-24; 1 Peter 1:13-16
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Study this pattern →Biblical Love
Love seeks another’s good, obeys God, and identifies Christ’s disciples.
John 13:34-35; 14:15; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; 1 John 4:7-11
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Study this pattern →Evangelism and the Great Commission
Christ sends His people to teach the gospel, baptize disciples, and continue teaching them.
Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-16; Acts 8:4
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Study this pattern →Marriage, Family, and the Home
God’s design calls husbands, wives, parents, and children to faithful covenant responsibilities.
Genesis 2:18-24; Matthew 19:4-6; Ephesians 5:22–6:4
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Study this pattern →The Holy Spirit
Scripture reveals the Spirit’s work in inspiration, conviction, conversion, sanctification, and the life of God’s people.
John 16:7-13; Acts 2:38; Romans 8:1-17; Ephesians 6:17
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Study this pattern →Jesus Christ
Jesus is the promised Christ, the Son of God, Lord, Savior, and head of His church.
John 1:1-14; 20:30-31; Acts 2:22-36; Colossians 1:15-20
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Study this pattern →The Nature and Character of God
Scripture reveals the one true God as holy, righteous, loving, faithful, and sovereign.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Psalm 90:2; John 4:24; 1 John 4:8
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Study this pattern →Creation
God created the heavens, the earth, life, and mankind according to His purpose.
Genesis 1:1-31; Psalm 33:6-9; John 1:1-3; Hebrews 11:3
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Study this pattern →Sin and Temptation
Sin transgresses God’s law, separates mankind from God, and must be resisted through His provision.
Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 3:23; 6:23; James 1:12-16
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Study this pattern →Faithfulness, Perseverance, and Apostasy
Christians must remain faithful, resist falling away, and endure unto the end.
Matthew 24:13; Hebrews 3:12-14; 10:23-39; Revelation 2:10
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Study this pattern →The Resurrection
Christ’s resurrection guarantees the future resurrection and final victory over death.
John 5:28-29; 1 Corinthians 15:1-58; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
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Study this pattern →Judgment
God has appointed a day of righteous judgment through Jesus Christ.
Matthew 25:31-46; Acts 17:30-31; 2 Corinthians 5:10
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Study this pattern →Heaven and Eternal Life
God promises eternal life and an everlasting home with Him to the faithful in Christ.
John 14:1-3; 1 Corinthians 15:50-58; Revelation 21:1-7
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Study this pattern →How to Recognize the Pattern
1. Read the Context
Identify the speaker, audience, purpose, covenant, and circumstances.
2. Gather the Scriptures
Compare every relevant passage rather than building doctrine on an isolated verse.
3. Observe God’s Authority
Notice commands, approved examples, and conclusions required by the text.
4. Follow Faithfully
Apply the revealed pattern without adding human traditions or removing God’s teaching.