the foundations of the new Jerusalem, Rev. 21.20. AMMAH, a hill near Gibeon, Abner defeated at, 2 Sam. 2.24. AMMINADIB signifies attendants of the prince, Song 6.12. AMMONITES, descended from Ben-ammi, son of Lot, Gen. 19.38. Territory of, Num. 21.24. Deu. 2.19. Jos. 12.2. Jos. 13.10,25. Israelites forbidden to attack, Deu. 2.19,37. Inhospitality to Israel punished by their being shut out from the congregation, Deu. 23. 3-6. Neh. 13.1. Invade Israel, Jud. 3.13. Oppress Israel, defeated by Jephthah, Jud. 10. 7-18. Jud. 11. Jud. 12.1-3. By Saul, 1 Sam. 11. 1 Sam. 14.47. By David, 2 Sam. 8.12. 2 Sam. 12.26-31. 2 Sam. 17.27. 1 Chr. 18.11. By Joab, 2 Sam. 10. 2 Sam. 11.1-17. 1 Chr. 20.1-3. By Jehoshaphat, 2 Chr. 20. By Jotham, and made tributary, 2 Chr. 27.5. Tributary to Uzziah, 2 Chr. 26.8. AMNON, eldest son of David and Ahinoam, 2 Sam. 3.2. 1 Chr. 3.1. Slain by Absalom for his conduct to Tamar, 2 Sam. 13. AMON, fourteenth king of Judah, son and successor of Manasseh, 2 Kin. 21.18,19. 1 Chr. 3.14. 2 Chr. 33.20,21. Mat. 1.10. His wickedness and idolatry, 2 Kin. 21.20-22. 2 Chr. 33.22,23. Assassinated, his murderers punished, 2 Kin. 21.23-26. 2 Chr. 33.24,25. AMORITES. Descended from Canaan, Gen. 10.15,16. 1 Chr. 1.13,14. Their stature, Deu. 3.11. Amos 2.9. Territory of, Gen. 14.7. Num. 13.29. Num. 21.13. Deu. 1.4,7,19. Deu. 3.8,9. Jos. 5.1. Jos. 10.5. Jos. 11.3. Jos. 12.2-5. Jud. 1.36. Dukes of, Jos. 13.21. Defeated by Chedorlaomer; Aner and Eshcol allied with Abraham, Gen. 14.7-24. Defeated by Jacob, Gen. 48.22. Iniquity and idolatry of, Gen. 15.16. Jud. 6.10. 1 Kin. 21.26. 2 Kin. 21.11. Ezr. 9.1. (See CHEMOSH.) Land of, given to Israel, Gen. 15.21. Deu. 7.1. Jos. 3.10. Jud. 11.23. Israel commanded to destroy, Deu. 20.17,18. Defeat Israel at Hormah, Num. 14.45. Deu. 1.44. King of, defeated. See SIHON. Five kings of, defeated by Joshua, Jos. 10. Jos. 11. Territory of, given to Reuben, Gad, & Manasseh, Num. 32.33-42. Jos. 13.15-21. (See GILEAD.) Partially conquered, Jud. 1.34, 35. Peace with Israel, Jud. 3.5. 1 Sam. 7.14. 2 Sam. 21.2. (See GIBEONITES.) Tributary to Solomon, 1 Kin. 9.20,21. 2 Chr. 8.7. Intermarriages with, by Jews, Ezr. 9.1,2. ANAH, finds mules in the wilderness, perhaps warm springs, Gen. 36.24. ANAKIM, a race of giants in Canaan, Num. 13.28-33. Deu. 1.28. Deu. 2.10. Deu. 9.2. Defeated by Joshua-a remnant of left among the Philistines, Jos. 11.21,22. Defeated by Caleb, Jos. 14.12,15. Jos. 15.13,14. Jud. 1.20. Hebron their chief city. See HEBRON. ANAMMELECH, an Assyrian idol, brought to Samaria, 2 Kin. 17.31. ANANIAS, high-priest, commands Paul to be smitten, Act. 23.2-5 Accuses him to Felix, Act. 24.1, and to Festus, Act. 25.2. his sale of land, falsehood, and death as a judgment, Act. 5.1-11. a Christian of Damascus, his vision, restores Paul's sight and baptizes him. Act. 9.10-18. Act. 22. 12-16. ANATHEMA, meaning accursed or separated, Rom. 9.3. 1 Cor. 16.22. Gal. 1.8,9. A term implying execration, translated accursed, 1 Cor. 12.3. Meaning things devoted to destruction; see Vows-OATHS. ANATHOTH, a city of the priests in Benjamin, Jos. 21.13,18. 1 Chr. 6.60. 1 Kin. 2.26. Isa. 10.30. Birthplace and residence of Jeremiah, Jer. 1.1. Jer. 29.27. Jer. 32.7-12. Prophecy against, Jer. 11.21-23. Inhabitants of, return from captivity, Ezr. 2.23. Neh. 7.27. ANDREW, an apostle, son of Jonas and brother of Peter, a fisherman of Bethsaida, Mat. 4.18. Jno. 1.44. A disciple of John; he comes to Christ, and brings Peter, Jno. 1.3542. His call, Mat. 4.18, Mar. 1.16, and Apostleship, Mat. 10.2. Luk. 6.14. Act. 1.13. His remark before the miracle of feeding five thousand, Jno. 6.9. Brings Greeks to Jesus, Jno. 12.22. Asks Christ of his second coming, Mar. 13.3. Meets with the disciples in the upper room, Act. 1.13. ANDRONICUS. Paul's kinsman, and fellow-prisoner. Rom. 16.7. ANER, an Amoritish chief, allied with Abraham against Chedorlaomer, Gen. 14.14-24. ANGEL OF THE LORD (of JEHOVAH). A divine person. Compare Gen. 16.7 with v. 13. Gen. 18.2 with v. 22. Gen. 22.11 with v. 12. v. 15 with v. 16. Gen. 31.11 with v. 13. Gen. 32.24 with v. 30. Gen. 48.16 with v. 15. Ex. 3.2 with v. 4,6,14, Deu. 33.16, Jos. 5.1315, & Jos. 6.2. Ex. 19.19,20 & Ex. 20.1 with Act. 7.38 & Ex. 23.20,21. Jud. 13.3 with v. 18 (marg.) and v. 19,22. Called Angel of his Presence, Isa. 63.9 with Ex. 33.14,15. Called Messenger (angel) of the Covenant, Mal. 3.1. See Jno. 2.13-17. Called Christ, 1 Cor. 10.9 with Num. 21.5,6. Ex. 17.2,7. See Heb. 11.26. ANGEL, 1 The. 4.16. Jude 9. See Rev. 8.2-GABRIEL -MICHAEL. ARCHANGEL (chief angel), ANGELS. Gen. 3.24. At the east of the garden of Eden, cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. Jud. 13.6. His countenance was like the countenance of an angel of God, very terrible. 2 Kin. 6.17. The mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. Job 4.18. He put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly. Psa. 8.5. Thou hast made him a little lower than the angels. Psa. 34.7. The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. Psa. 68.17. The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the Lord is among them, as in Sinai. Psa. 91.11. He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. 12. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Psa. 104.4. Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire. Isa. 6.2. Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. Eze. 1.13. As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals of fire, and like the appearance of lamps: it went up and down among the living creatures; and the fire was bright, and out of the fire went forth lightning. 14. And the living creatures ran and returned as the appearance of a flash of lightning. 24. Like the noise of great waters, as the voice of the Almighty, the voice of speech, as the noise of an host: when they stood, they let down their wings. v. 4-25. Eze. 10. Dan. 4.13. A watcher and an holy one came down from heaven. 17. This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones. Dan. 8.13. I heard one saint speaking, and another saint said unto that certain saint which spake. Dan. 10.6. His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude. Zec. 6.5. The angel answered and said unto me, These are the four spirits of the heavens, which go forth from standing before the Lord of all the earth. Mat. 13.89. The reapers are the angels. 41. The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all | things that offend, and them which do iniquity. v. 39-42,49. Mat. 18.10. In heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. Mat. 24.31. He shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect. 36. Of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven. Mat. 25.31. The Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him. Mat. 26.53. He shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels. Mat. 28.3. His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow. v. 1-8. Luk. 12.8. Him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God: 9. But he that denieth me before men, shall be denied before the angels of God. Luk. 15.10. There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. v. 7. Luk. 16.22. The beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom. Jno. 1.51. Ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man. Act. 7.53. Who have received the law by the disposition of angels. Gal. 3.19. It was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. Eph. 3.10. That now, unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places, might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God. Col. 1.16. By him were all things created that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers. 2 The. 1.7. The Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels. 1 Tim. 3.16. God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels. Heb. 1.6. Let all the angels of God worship him. 7. And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. 14. Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? Heb. 2.2. The word spoken by angels was steadfast. Heb. 12.22. An innumerable company of angels. v. 4-14. 1 Pet. 1.12. to look into. 1 Pet. 3.22. Angels, and authorities, and powers, being made subject unto him. 2 Pet. 2.11. Angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord. Which things the angels desire Rev. 5.11. I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne, and the beasts, and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands. Rev. 10.1. I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud; and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire: 2. And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth, 3. And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices. v. 4-11. Rev. 14.10. He shall be tormented with fire | and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels. Rev. 15.6. The seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles. Rev. 18.1. After these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. 2. And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen. Rev. 22.16. I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. ANGELS, THEIR APPEARANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS. To Abraham, Gen. 18.2. Gen. 22.11-18. Hagar, Gen. 16.7. Lot, Gen. 19.1-17. Jacob, Gen. 28.12. Gen. 32.1,24. Moses, Ex. 3.2. Israelites, Ex. 14.19. Jud. 2.1-4. Balaam, Num. 22.31. Joshua, Jos. 5.15. To Gideon, Jud. 6.11-22. Manoah and his wife Jud. 13.6,15-20. David, 2 Sam. 24.16. 1 Chr. 21.20. Elijah, 1 Kin. 19.5. Elisha, 2 Kin. 6.17. To Ezekiel, Eze. 1. Eze. 9. Eze. 10. Eze. 40.3. Daniel, Dan. 6.22. Dan. 10.5-10,16,18. Dan. 12.5-7. Shadrach, &c., Dan. 3.25. Zechariah, Zec. 2.3. Zec. 3.1,2. Zec. 4.1. To Joseph, Mat. 1.20. Mat. 2.13,19. Zacharias, Luk. 1.11. The shepherds, Luk. 2.9,13. Christ, Mat. 4.11. Luk. 22.43. The sick at the pool of Siloam, Jno. 5.4. To the keepers and women at Christ's sepulchre, Mat. 28.2-5. Luk. 24.23. Jno. 20.12. Disciples at Christ's ascension, Act. 1.10,11. Peter and John, Act. 5.19. Philip, Act. 8.26. Cornelius, Act. 10.3. Paul, Act. 27.23. John, Rev. 1.1. Rev. 5.2. Rev. 7.11. Rev. 10.9. Rev. 11.1. Rev. 17.7. Rev. 22.8. See CHERUBIM-SERAPHIM-GABRIELMICHAEL. JUDGMENTS INFLICTED BY, on Sc dom, Gen. 19. Jerusalem, 2 Sam. 24.16. 1 Chr. 21.15,16. Assyrians, Isa. 37.36. Herod, Act. 12.23. WORSHIP OF, forbidden, Col. 2.18. Rev. 19.10. Rev. 22.8,9. HEAVEN. WORSHIP GOD. See PRAISE IN OF THE CHURCHES, Rev. 1.20. Rev. 2.1,8,12,18. Rev. 3.1,7,14. great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. Pro. 15.1. A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 18. A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. Pro. 16.14. The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. 32. He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. Pro. 19.11. The discretion of a man deferreth his anger. 12. The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion. 19. A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again. his name who dealeth in proud wrath. Pro. 25.28. He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. Pro. 27.3. A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both. 4. Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous. Pro. 29.8. Wise men turn away wrath. 9. If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. 22. An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. Pro. 30.33. The forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife. Ecc. 7.9. Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. Jer. 48.30. I know his wrath, saith the Lord. His anger did tear perpetually, 2 Cor. 12.20. Lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults. Gal. 5.20. The works of the flesh are, wrath, strife. Eph. 4.26. Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath. 31. All bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, FALLEN, 2 Pet. 2.4. Jude 6. and evil speaking, be put away from you. Col. 3.8. Put off all these; anger, wrath, malice. See DEMONS-SATAN. ANGER. Gen. 4.6. Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen? Gen. 49.7. Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel. 2 Chr. 28.9. A rage that reacheth up unto heaven. Job 5.2. Wrath killeth the foolish man. of the sword. Psa. 37.8. wrath. Cease from anger, and forsake Psa. 55.3. In wrath they hate me. Pro. 6.34. Jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance. Pro. 12.16. A fool's wrath is presently known. Pro. 14.17. He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly. 29. He that is slow to wrath is of 1 Tim. 2.8. Lifting up holy hands, without wrath. Tit. 1.7. Not self-willed, not soon angry. Jas. 1.19. Slow to speak, slow to wrath. 20. The wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. ANGER, EXAMPLES OF. Pharaoh, Ex. 10.28. Moses, Num. 20.10,11. Balaam, Num, 22.27,29. Balak, Num. 24.10,11. Ephraimites, Jud. 8.1. 2 Chr. 25.10. Saul and Jonathan, 1 Sam. 20.30-34. Ahab, 1 Kin. 21.4. Naaman, 2 Kin. 5.12. Asa, 2 Chr. 16.10. Uzziah, 2 Chr. 26.19. Ahasuerus, Est. 1.12. Est. 7.7. Haman, Est. 3.5. Moab, Isa. 16.6. Nebuchadnezzar, Dan. 3.13. Herod, Mat. 2.16. Men of Nazareth, Luk. 4.28. Paul, Act. 23.3. See MALICE-MEEKNESS- FORGIVENESS. ANGER, RIGHTEOUS, see ZEAL. For ANIMALS, CLEAN AND UNCLEAN, Lev. 11. at, Act. 11.19-30. Deu. 14.3-20. ANISE, or DILL, an aromatic plant, Mat. 23.23. ANNA, an aged prophetess, her prayer and fasting, she discourses of Christ in the Temple, Luk. 2.36-38. ANNAS, joint high-priest with Caiaphas his son-in-law, Luk. 3.2. Christ brought before Jno. 18.13,19,24, and Peter, Act. 4.6. Jno. 11.2. 2 Of guests, the head and feet, 2 Chr. 28.15. Of Jesus, Luk. 7.37,38,46. Jno. 12.3. Of the sick, Ísa. 1.6. Mar. 6.13. Luk. 10.34. Jas. 5.14. Rev. 3.18. For burial, Mat. 26.12. Mar. 14.8. Mar. 16.1. Luk. 23.56. Of weapons of war, Isa. 21.5. SACRED, signifying consecration, Psa. 105.15. Isa. 10.27. Isa. 45.1. Eze. 28.14. Hab. 3.13. Zec. 4.14. Signifying Christ's consecration, Psa. 45.7. Psa. 89.20. Isa. 61.1. Dan. 9.24. Luk. 4.18. Heb. 1.9. Signifying Act. 4.27. spiritual Ex. 40.13. Act. 10.38. Of kings, Jud. 9.8,15. Saul, 1 Sam. 9.16. 1 Sam. 10.1. 1 Sam. 15.1. 2 Sam. 1.14,21. David, 1 Sam. 16.3,12,13. 2 Sam. 2.4. 2 Sam. 5.3. 2 Sam. 12.7. 2 Sam. 19.21. 1 Chr. 11.3. Solomon, 1 Kin. 1.39. 1 Chr. 29.22. Jehu, 1 Kin. 19.16. 2 Kin. 9.1-3,12. Hazael, 1 Kin. 19.15. Joash, 2 Kin. 11.12. 2 Chr. 23.11. Jehoahaz, 2 Kin. 23.30. Of Elisha, the prophet, 1 Kin. 19.16. Of the Tabernacle, altars, and vessels, Ex. 29.36. Ex. 30.26-29. Ex. 40.9-11. Lev. 8.10. Num. 7,1,10. Of Jacob's Pillar, Gen. 28.18. Gen. 31.13. Gen. 35.14. See OIL OF OLIVES-OIL, SACRED -OINTMENT. ANT, its industry, Pro. 6.6-8. Pro. 30.25. ANTEDILUVIANS, great age of, Gen. 5. Gen. 7.6. Giants among, Gen. 6.4. Polygamy practised by, Gen. 4.19. Religion of, Gen. 4.3,4,26. Arts and occupations of, Gen. 4.2,3. Gen. 4.20-22. Gen. 6.14-22. Dwellings of, Gen. 4.16-20. Food of, Gen. 1.29. Enoch prophesies to, Jude 14,15. Noah preaches to, Heb. 11.7. 1 Pet. 3.18-20. 2 Pet. 2.5. Wickedness and destruction of, Gen. 6.5-7. Gen. 7.1,21-23. Job 22.15-17. Mat. 24,37-39. Luk. 17.26,27. 2 Pet. 2.5. See FLOOD. ANTELOPE. See DEER. ANTICHRIST (an opposer of Christ), 1 Jno. 2.18,22. 1 Jno. 4.3. 2 Jno. 7. See APOSTACY OF LAST DAYS. ANTIOCH, a city in Pisidia, Paul preaches at, and is expelled from, Act. 13.14-52. 2 Tim. 3.11. Jews from, persecute Paul at Lystra, he returns to it, Áct. 14.19-22. Revisits, Act. 18.22. a city in Syria, gospel successfully preached at, disciples first called Christians Barnabas and Saul sent from, Act. 13.1-3. Return to, Act. 14.26-28. Dissension in, about circumcision, Paul and Barnabas sent from, to Jerusalem, return with the apostles' letter, Act. 15.1-35. Paul reproves Peter at, Gal. 2.11-15. ANTIPAS, a martyr, slain in Pergamos, Rev. 2.13. ANTIPATRIS, a town in Samaria, Paul brought to, Act. 23.31. ANVIL, Isa. 41.7. APE, brought by Solomon's ships, 1 Kin. 10.22. 2 Chr. 9.21. See Isa. 13.21. Îsa. 34.14. APELLES, a Christian at Rome, Rom. 16.10. APHARSACHITES, or APHARSATHCHITES, colonists from Assyria, settled in Samaria, Ezr. 4.9. Ezr. 5.6. See 2 Kin. 17. 24-41. APHEK, or APHEKAH, a city of Judah near Ebenezer, Philistines defeat Israel near, 1 Sam. 4.1. Jos. 15.53. a town of Issachar, near Jezreel, where Saul was slain, 1 Sam. 29.1. a town of Syria, Benhadad takes refuge in, 1 Kin. 20.26-30. APOLLONIA, a city of Macedonia, visited by Paul, Act. 17.1. APOLLOS, a Jew, born at Alexandria, a disciple of John, his zeal and preaching, instructed by Aquila and Priscilla, teaches in Corinth, Act. 18.24-28. Act. 19.1. A sect in Corinth follow him as their teacher, 1 Cor. 1.12. 1 Cor. 3.4-7. Declines to return to Corinth, 1 Cor. 16.12. Paul's regard for him, Tit. 3.13. APOLLYON (a destroyer), the angel of the bottomless pit, Rev. 9.11. APOSTACY. See BACKSLIDING. OF THE LAST DAYS, Dan. 7.25,26. 2 The. 2.3-10. 1 Tim. 4.1-3. 2 Tim. 3.1-5. 2 Tim. 4.3. 2 Pet. 3.3,4. Jude 17-19. Rev. 20.8. See ANTICHRIST, BABYLON THE GREAT. APOSTLES, imperfect knowledge and faith before Pentecost, Mat. 8.25-27. Mat. 15.23. Mat. 16.8-12,21,22. Mat. 19.25. Mar. 4.13. Mar. 6.51,52. Mar. 8.17,18. Mar. 9.9,10, 31,32. Mar. 10.13,14. Luk. 9.44,45. Luk. 18.34. Luk. 24.19,21. Jno. 4.32,33. Jno. 10.6. Jno. 11.12,13. Jno. 12.16. Jno. 13,6-8. Jno. 14.59,22. Jno. 16.6,17,18,32. Jno. 20.9. Jno. 21.12. Act. 1.6. INSPIRATION AND AUTHORITY, Mat. 4.19. Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. v. 18-22. Mat. 9.9. Jno. 1.43. Mat. 10.1. When he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness, and all manner of disease. 27. What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the house-tops. 40. He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. Luk. 10.16. Mat. 16.17. Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. 18. And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 19. And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Mat. 18.18. Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 19. Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. Mat. 19.28. Ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Mat. 28.19. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 20. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Mar. 3.14. He ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, 15. And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils. v. 13-19. Mar. 6.7. He called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits. Mar. 16.15. He said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Luk. 5.10. Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men. Luk. 22.28. Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. 29. And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; 30. That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Luk. 24.45. Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures. Jno. 20.23. Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained. Jno. 21.15. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16. Feed my sheep. v. 17. Act. 1.2. He through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen. Act. 5.20. Stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life. Act. 6.2. It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. 4. But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. Act. 9.15. He is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel. Act. 10.33. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God. 42. He commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. Act. 13.46. Lo, we turn to the Gentiles. 47. For so hath the Lord commanded us. Act. 15.7. A good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. Act. 16.9. There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. 10. And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them. Act. 18.9. Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: 10. For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee. Act. 20.24. The ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. Act. 27.23. There stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve. Rom. 1.1. Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God. 5. By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name. Rom. 11.13. I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, 1 magnify mine office. Rom. 15.15. Putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God. 16. That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God. 1 Cor. 1.17. Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. 1 Cor. 2.7. We speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory. 16. We have the mind of Christ. 1 Cor. 3.9. We are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry; ye are God's building. 10. According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation. 1 Cor. 4.1. Let a man so account of us as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 1 Cor. 5.3. I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed. 1 Cor. 7.17. As God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. So ordain I in all churches. 25. Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful. 1 Cor. 9.1. Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? 2. If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord. 1 Cor. 9.16. Though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel. 17. For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. 1 Cor. 11.2. Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. |