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pleasantGiving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment. To enjoy or to be happy, satisfied, having a sense of fulfilment and in one's body, soul and spirit.to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, Gen 2:9was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired Gen 3:6how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together Ps 133:1sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant. Ps 135:3heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul. Prov 2:10but the words of the pure are pleasant words. Prov 15:26Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the Prov 16:24therefore shalt thou plant pleasant plants, Isa 17:10
please / pleasedCause to feel happy or satisfied about something. DTP It is important to to be thankful for all the Lord has done for us. We also need to be satisfied for what the Lord has done and is doing for us and through us.peradventure it will please God that thou Num 23:27And the things pleased the children of Israel; Josh 22:33pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked 1 Kin 3:10When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh Prov 16:7LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; Isa 42:21This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Matt 3:17; 17:5 (Mark 1:11; Luke 3:22; 2 Pet 1:17)they that are in the flesh cannot please God. Rom 8:8and not to please ourselves. Rom 15:1For even Christ pleased not himself; Rom 15:3pleased God by the foolishness of preaching 1 Cor 1:21But with many of them God was not well pleased: 1 Cor 10:5do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, Gal 1:10it pleased the Father that in him should all Col 1:19ye ought to walk and to please God, so you would 1 Thes 4:1But without faith it is impossible to please him: Heb 11:6for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. Heb 13:16do those things that are pleasing in his sight. 1 John 3:22
pleasure / pleasuresTo feel happiness, satisfaction, enjoyment, a fulfilling of one's wishes or desires. DTP One needs to be very careful what we seek after because the enemy of our soul desires us to focus on and seek the pleasures of this world. We must remember that pleasures are fleeting and one day they will all pass away; only those treasures that we lay up in heaven will last.the heart, and has pleasure in uprightness. 1 Chr 29:17confession unto the LORD ... and do his pleasure: Ezra 10:11at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Ps 16:11The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, Ps 147:11He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: Prov 21:17pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. Isa 53:10I have no pleasure in you, saith the LORD Mal 1:10choked with cares and riches and pleasures Luke 8:14Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:32not only do the same, but have pleasure in them Rom 1:32according to the good pleasure of his will. Eph 1:5both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Phil 2:13lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God. 2 Tim 3:4than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. Heb 11:25and for thy pleasure they are and were created. Rev 4:11
pledgeA solemn promise. Something given to secure a future payment, like a promissory note. Another example of a pledge is the wedding ring, representing the earthly bond that a couple has until death parts them. DTP The Old Testament gives many guidelines concerning how people are to make pledges one to another. In the New Testament Christ gives disciples the Holy Spirit as a pledge of the promise He has made to us.she said, Wilt thou give me a pledge, Gen 38:17give pledges to my lord the king 2 Kin 18:23For thou hast taken a pledge from thy Job 22:6hath restored to the debtor his pledge, Eze 18:7
plow / plowed / plowingA device used to turn or break up the soil for planting. Plows can be pulled by draught animals or tractors. DTP The Bible is also like a plow that breaks up the fallow ground of our hearts so the good seed of the Gospel of Christ Jesus can be planted, grow, and produce fruit.Thou shalt not plow with an ox and an ass Deut 22:10which a yoke of oxen might plow. 1 Sam 14:14Elisha ... was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen 1 Kin 19:19I have seen, they that plow iniquity, Job 4:8The plowers plowed upon my back: they made Ps 129:3sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; Prov 20:4the plowing of the wicked, is sin. Prov 21:4Doth the plowman plow all day to sow? Isa 28:24Zion shall be plowed like a field, Jer 26:18 (Mic 3:12)No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, Luke 9:62 NKJBhe that ploweth should plow in hope; 1 Cor 9:10
plowsharesThis is the steal blade of a plow that cuts a furrow into the ground. The Scriptures tell us that one day man's swords and spears will be turned into plowshares; there will be no more need for weapons. The time of killing one another will be over.shall beat their swords into plowshares, Isa 2:4Beat your plowshares into swords, and your Joel 3:10shall beat their swords into plowshares, Mic 4:3
plumblineThis is a device made up of a small piece of metal or weight suspended from a string. It is used to determine the vertical on an upright surface; it can also be used to test a right angle.stood upon a wall made by a plumbline, Amos 7:7And I said, A plumbline. Amos 7:8
PneumatologyThe branch of Christian theology concerned with the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Pneuma is Greek for "breath".
polygamyThe practice of having more than one spouse at the same time. In many countries polygamy is against the law, but there are countries and religious group who still practice polygamy.
polytheismThe belief in and the worship of more than one God.
poorA person who has very little money or possessions. They live below the average standard of the general public, often being without a job. In severe cases, they may struggle to find food and clothing or even a place to sleep. DTP Disciples of Christ and the church are to have concern for the poor, and to help them where they can. It is also part of the ministry of the deacon to help the poor, the sick and the widows of our communities.that the poor of thy people may eat: Ex 23:11thou shalt leave them for the poor Lev 19:10in his pride doth persecute the poor: Ps 10:2But I am poor and needy; Ps 40:17; 70:5; 86:1; 109:22I am poor and sorrowful; let thy salvation, Ps 69:29stand at the right hand of the poor, Ps 109:31he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. Prov 14:21Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: Prov 17:5Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Prov 19:1and a poor man is better than a liar. Prov 19:22He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: Prov 21:17and plead the cause of the poor Pro 31:9poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One Isa 29:19to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, Isa 66:2by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may Dan 4:27Blessed are the poor in spirit: Matt 5:3 (Luke 6:20)the poor have the gospel preached to Matt 11:5 (Luke 7:22)For ye have the poor always with you; Matt 26:11 (Mark 14:7; John 12:8)give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: Mark 10:21And there came a certain poor widow, Mark 12:42anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; Luke 4:18But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, Luke 14:13the half of my goods I give to the poor; Luke 19:8he should give something to the poor. John 13:29a certain contribution for the poor saints Rom 15:26yet for your sakes he became poor, 2 Cor 8:9they would that we should remember the poor; Gal 2:10Hath not God chosen the poor of this James 2:5thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, Rev 3:17
possessThe state of owning, or to have power over something or someone; having; to inherit or to take upon oneself. DTP Sometimes evil spirits can come in and possess people, controlling their thinking and actions.I will give it unto you to possess it, Lev 20:24possess it, as the LORD God of thy Deut 1:21LORD thy God giveth thee to possess it. Deut 19:2Wilt not thou possess that which Judg 11:24that they should go in to possess it. Neh 9:23I give tithes of all that I possess. Luke 18:12as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. 2 Cor 6:10to possess his vessel in sanctification 1 Thes 4:4
possessedTaken control of by a "witch spirit" (evil spirit) or by a demon of the underworld. To lose ownership or power over oneself to another being. DTP Part of the ministry of Jesus and the disciples was to cast out these evil spirits from people, the purpose being to set the captive free from this type of bondage.and those which were possessed with devils, Matt 4:24there met him two possessed with devils, coming out Matt 8:28to him a dumb man possessed with a devil. Matt 9:32brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, Matt 12:22see him that was possessed with the devil, Mark 5:15was possessed of the devils was healed. Luke 8:36a certain damsel possessed with a spirit Acts 16:16
possibleThe ability to bring to completion; within the power of someone to make happen. DTP Do we as disciples believe that all things are possible through Christ Jesus? The key is to seek God and His will, hear from Him, and then have the faith and ability to do all that He has called you to do.God all things are possible. Matt 19:26 (Mark 10:27; Luke 18:27)if it were possible, they shall deceive Matt 24:24 (Mark 13:22)all things are possible to him that believeth. Mark 9:23Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; Mark 14:36If it be possible, ..., live peaceably with all men. Rom 12:18
post millennialismThe doctrine that holds to the teaching that the world will get progressively better as a result of the Gospel of Christ and that, after a millennium of blessedness, Christ will come for His church.
post tribulationThis is a teaching that there will be a combined resurrection / rapture of all believers following the seven year tribulation period, which will be a great time of pain and sorrow sent by God upon the earth.
pottageThis is like a bowl of soup or stew that is thick with vegetables and meat; an easily made and inexpensive meal. Esau sold his birth right to Jacob for just a bowl of soup (Gen 25:29-33).And Jacob sod pottage: Gen 25:29gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; Gen 25:34and shred them into the pot of pottage: 2 Kin 4:39
potter / potter'sA person who makes pots and dishes out of baked clay; these are often made by hand on a spinning table and placed in a furnace to be cured. This process makes them ready for service. DTP Jesus is the potter and we are the clay; He desires to make us into vessels that will be used for His service and for His glory.them in pieces like a potter's vessel. Ps 2:9 shall be esteemed as the potter's clay: Isa 29:16mortar, and as the potter treadeth clay. Isa 41:25we are the clay, and thou our potter; Isa 64:8Arise, and go down to the potter's house, Jer 18:2seemed good to the potter to make it. Jer 18:4the work of the hands of the potter! Lam 4:2Hath not the potter power over the clay, Rom 9:21as the vessels of a potter shall they Rev 2:27
power / powerful Force or authority; having influence or control over another person's actions or behaviours. God is all-powerful. DTP The Holy Spirit comes into the disciple with power and authority, giving them the ability to overcome the strongholds of this world and the sins in our lives.ye know that with all my power I have Gen 31:6thee up, for to shew in thee my power; Ex 9:16brought forth out of ... Egypt with great power, Ex 32:11and brought thee out ... with his mighty power Deut 4:37God is my strength and power: 2 Sam 22:33thou hast redeemed by thy great power, Neh 1:10so will we sing and praise thy power. Ps 21:13voice of the LORD is powerful; ... full of majesty. Ps 29:4will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: Ps 49:15he might make his mighty power to be known. Ps 106:8Great is our Lord, and of great power: Ps 147:5life are in the power of the tongue: Prov 18:21He giveth power to the faint; Isa 40:29by my great power and by my outstretched arm, Jer 27:5I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, Mic 3:8is slow to anger, and great in power, Nah 1:3Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, Zech 4:6thine is the kingdom, and the power, Matt 6:13hath power on earth to forgive sins, Matt 9:6 (Mark 2:10; Luke 5:24)All power is given unto me in heaven Matt 28:18have seen the kingdom of God come with power. Mark 9:1Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. Mark 13:26and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, Mark 14:62Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Luke 4:14the power of the Lord was present to heal them. Luke 5:17they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. Luke 9:43I give unto you power to tread on serpents Luke 10:19after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; Luke 12:5them gave he power to become the sons of God, John 1:12I have power to lay it down, and I have power to John 10:18As thou hast given him power over all flesh, John 17:2But ye shall receive power, after that the Acts 1:8And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great Acts 6:8anointed ... with the Holy Ghost and with power: Acts 10:38And declared to be the Son of God with power, Rom 1:4it is the power of God unto salvation to every Rom 1:16not the potter power over the clay, Rom 9:21in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. Rom 15:13and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; Rom 15:19Now to him that is of power to stablish you Rom 16:25us which are saved it is the power of God. 1 Cor 1:18but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power. 1 Cor 2:4in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. 1 Cor 2:5of God is not in word, but in power. 1 Cor 4:20and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, 1 Cor 5:4charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. 1 Cor 9:18word of truth, by the power of God, 2 Cor 6:7that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Cor 12:9what is the exceeding greatness of his power Eph 1:19Far above all principality, and power, and might, Eph 1:21unto me by the effectual working of his power. Eph 3:7according to the power that worketh Eph 3:20strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Eph 6:10against principalities, against powers, Eph 6:12the power of his resurrection, and the Phil 3:10all might, according to his gracious power, Col 1:11hath delivered us from the power of darkness, Col 1:13unto you in word only, but also in power, 1 Thes 1:5and the work of faith with power. 2 Thes 1:11spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, 2 Tim 1:7gospel according to the power of God. 2 Tim 1:8Having a form of godliness, but denying the power 2 Tim 3:5upholding all things by the word of his power, Heb 1:3word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper Heb 4:12are kept by the power of God through faith 1 Pet 1:5as his divine power hath given unto us all 2 Pet 1:3be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. Jude 1:25to him will I give power over the nations. Rev 2:26Worthy is the Lamb ... to receive power, Rev 5:12
practiseHabitual actions, course of conduct, something we do over and over again through repetition so that we may become more proficient. It is to gain or to perfect a skill. DTP Disciples need to practice until their words and actions line up as one, becoming a natural part of their daily lives.to practise wicked works with men that Ps 141:4to practise hypocrisy, and to utter error Isa 32:6
praise / praises / praised / praisingTo extol with word or song, to give thanks through one's mouth or through one's actions (examples: dance or giving of a gift). It can be used to honour both people and God for what they may have done for us. The book of Psalms is a praise book that honors the One True God. The book of Revelation tells us that, in the end times, we will be challenged as to whom we will ascribe praise... the antichrist or the Lamb of God.she said, Now will I praise the LORD: Gen 29:35call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: 2 Sam 22:4and I will sing praises unto thy name. 2 Sam 22:50 (Ps 18:49)LORD, and greatly to be praised: 1 Chr 16:25 (Ps 48:1; 96:4)thousand praised the LORD with the instruments 1 Chr 23:5we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name. 1 Chr 29:13of the sinners, and songs of praise Neh 12:46I will praise thee, O LORD, with my Ps 9:1; 138:1exalted, ...: so will we sing and praise thy power. Ps 21:13of the congregation will I praise thee. Ps 22:22Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with Ps 33:2his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Ps 34:1Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, Ps 47:6In God I will praise his word, in God I have put Ps 56:4that men would praise the LORD Ps 107:8, 15, 21, 31From the rising ... LORD'S name is to be praised. Ps 113:3I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, Ps 119:7Praise ye the LORD. Ps 150:1Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Ps 150:6walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise. Isa 60:18praise ye the LORD: for he hath delivered the Jer 20:13Praise the LORD of hosts; for the LORD is good; Jer 33:11be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD Joel 2:26a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, Luke 2:13praise God with a loud voice for all Luke 19:37loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. John 12:43the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. Acts 3:8Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: Acts 16:25Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; Rom 15:11whose praise is in the gospel throughout all 2 Cor 8:18if there be any praise, think on these things. Phil 4:8church will I sing praise unto thee. Heb 2:12let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God Heb 13:15Jesus Christ, to whom be praise 1 Pet 4:11saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, Rev 19:5
pray / praying / prayedAddressing a heartfelt entreaty or expression of thanks or praise to God. To personally communicate one's feelings, emotions and needs to God Almighty. Prayer is offered with the hope that things will change or that an answer will come for one's own life or for the lives of others.So Abraham prayed unto God: Gen 20:17when Moses prayed unto the LORD, Num 11:2I prayed for Aaron also the same time. Deut 9:20For this child I prayed; 1 Sam 1:27and confess thy name, and pray, 1 Kin 8:33 (2 Chr 6:24)made an end of praying all this prayer 1 Kin 8:54I pray thee, O LORD my God, be on me, 1 Chr 21:17humble themselves, and pray, and seek my 2 Chr 7:14when Ezra had prayed, and when he had confessed, Ezra 10:1mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed Neh 1:4make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven. Neh 2:4for unto thee will I pray. Ps 5:2For this shall every one that is godly pray Ps 32:6and morning, and at noon, will I pray, Ps 55:17Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: Ps 122:6I prayed unto the LORD, saying Jer 32:16saying, Pray now unto the LORD our God for us. Jer 37:3he kneeled ... three times a day, and prayed, Dan 6:10I prayed unto the LORD ... and made my confession, Dan 9:4Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of Jonah 2:1pray for them which despitefully use Matt 5:44 (Luke 6:28)pray to thy Father which is in secret; Matt 6:6After this manner therefore pray ye: Matt 6:9 (Luke 11:2)Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that Matt 9:38 (Luke 10:2)Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: Matt 26:41 (Mark 14:38; Luke 22:40, 46)And when ye stand praying, forgive, if Mark 11:25watch and pray: for ye know not when the time Mark 13:33that men ought always to pray, and not faint. Luke 18:1I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: Luke 22:32I will pray the Father, and he shall give John 14:16I pray for them: John 17:9And when they had prayed, the place was Acts 4:31and when they had prayed, they laid their hands Acts 6:6prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost. Acts 8:15Peter went up upon the housetop to pray Acts 10:9many were gathered together praying. Acts 12:12when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their Acts 13:3and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed. Acts 21:5for we know not what we should pray for as Rom 8:26I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray 1 Cor 14:15Now I pray to God that you do no evil; 2 Cor 13:7Praying always with all prayer and Eph 6:18pray, that your love may abound yet more Phil 1:9Jesus Christ, praying always for you. Col 1:3praying also for us, that God would open unto us a Col 4:3Pray without ceasing. 1 Thes 5:17I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body 1 Thes 5:23Brethren, pray for us. 1 Thes 5:25 (2 Thes 3:1)I will therefore that men pray every where, 1 Tim 2:8Pray for us: Heb 13:18Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. James 5:13elders of the church; and let the pray over James 5:14pray one for another, that ye may be James 5:16holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost. Jude 1:20
prayer / prayersEntreaty, appeal, request, plea to God for an answer or a change to take place in one's life or in the lives of others. There are different kinds of prayers but all are focused and spoken to God Almighty Himself with the hope that He will do and bring about a sought-after change. DTP The disciples asked Christ to teach them how to pray, and as a result of their request Jesus taught what we know today as the Lord's Prayer. Matthew 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye ...heart to pray this prayer unto thee. 2 Sam 7:27respect unto the prayer of thy servant, 1 Kin 8:28LORD said ... I have heard thy prayer 1 Kin 9:3 (2 Chr 7:12)mayest hear the prayer of thy servant, Neh 1:6have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. Ps 4:1will I direct my prayer unto thee, Ps 5:3my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer. Ps 6:9Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; Ps 39:12Hear my prayer, O God; Ps 54:2But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O LORD, Ps 69:13Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; Ps 86:6he heareth the prayer of the righteous. Prov 15:29an house of prayer for all people. Isa 56:7 (Matt 21:13; Mark 11:17)my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer Dan 9:3this kind goeth not out but by prayer Matt 17:21 (Mark 9:29)whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, Matt 21:22served God with fastings and prayers night and day. Luke 2:37My house is the house of prayer: Luke 19:46all continued with one accord in prayer and Acts 1:14and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. Acts 2:42give ourselves continually to prayer, Acts 6:4mention of you always in my prayers. Rom 1:9 (Eph 1:16; 1 Thes 1:2; Philem 1:4)in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer. Rom 12:12strive together with me in your prayers to God Rom 15:30give yourselves to fasting and prayer; 1 Cor 7:5Praying always with all prayer Eph 6:18shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, Phil 1:19but in every thing by prayer and Phil 4:6labouring fervently for you in prayers, Col 4:12by the word of God and prayer. 1 Tim 4:5supplications and prayers night and day. 1 Tim 5:5I have remembrance of thee in my prayers 2 Tim 1:3prayer of faith shall save the sick, James 5:15The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man James 5:16that your prayers be not hindered. 1 Pet 3:7odours, which are the prayers of the saints. Rev 5:8
preach / preached /preaching / preacherTo lecture, advocate, urge, talk; to deliver a sermon; to proclaim a truth or teaching to a group of people. DTP Disciples are to be preachers or proclaimers of the Good News. In the New Testament preaching most often took the form of evangelism outside the church; disciples met primarily in house churches where teaching occurred.to preach of thee at Jerusalem, Neh 6:7I have preached righteousness in the Ps 40:9The words of the Preacher, the son of David, Eccl 1:1to preach good tidings unto the meek; Isa 61:1go ... preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. Jonah 3:2From that time Jesus began to preach, Matt 4:17preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing Matt 4:23preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matt 10:7in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. Matt 10:27to teach and to preach in their cities. Matt 11:1poor have the gospel preached to them. Matt 11:5 (Luke 7:22)they repented at the preaching of Jonas; Matt 12:41 (Luke 11:32)preached in all the world for a witness Matt 24:14gathered together, ... he preached the word unto them. Mark 2:2world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15And they went forth, and preached every where, Mark 16:20me to preach the gospel to the poor; Luke 4:18I must preach the kingdom of God to Luke 4:43remission of sins should be preached Luke 24:47and preached through Jesus the resurrection from Acts 4:2they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. Acts 5:42scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. Acts 8:4the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. Acts 8:5he preached Christ in synagogues, that he is the Acts 9:20is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins. Acts 13:38called us for to preach the gospel unto them. Acts 16:10he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection. Acts 17:18Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching Acts 28:31I am ready to preach the gospel to you Rom 1:15the word of faith, which we preach. Rom 10:8how shall they hear without a preacher? Rom 10:14And how shall they preach, except they be sent? Rom 10:15unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel Rom 15:19so have I strived to preach the gospel, Rom 15:20to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, Rom 16:25preaching of the cross is to them that perish 1 Cor 1:18pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save 1 Cor 1:21But we preach Christ crucified, unto 1 Cor 1:23my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, 1 Cor 2:4which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. 1 Cor 9:14woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 1 Cor 9:16we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus 2 Cor 4:5preach any other gospel unto you than Gal 1:8that I might preach him among the heathen; Gal 1:16or in truth, Christ is preached; Phil 1:18Whom we preach, warning every man, and Col 1:28ordained a preacher, and an apostle, 1 Tim 2:7 (2 Tim 1:11)Preach the word; be instant in season, out of 2 Tim 4:2that by me the preaching might be fully known, 2 Tim 4:17manifested his word through preaching, Tit 1:3that have preached the gospel unto you with 1 Pet 1:12the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. 1 Pet 1:25for this cause was the gospel preached also to them 1 Pet 4:6but saved Noah ... a preacher of righteousness, 2 Pet 2:5having the everlasting gospel to preach unto Rev 14:6
preciousTo have great value, to be loved or treasured, not to be wasted or treated carelessly. DTP To God we are of great value; this is why the Father sent His son to die on the cross, redeeming us from sin and death. We are all individually precious to the Father; that is why, individually, we must accept Him personally and let Him accomplish His will in our lives.for the precious things of heaven, for the dew, Deut 33:13word of the LORD was precious in those days; 1 Sam 3:1the redemption of their soul is precious, Ps 49:8Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death Ps 116:15goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, Ps 126:6I lay in Zion ..., a precious corner stone, Isa 28:16trial of your faith, being much more precious 1 Pet 1:7with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb 1 Pet 1:19disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious. 1 Pet 2:4that have obtained like precious faith with us 2 Pet 1:1given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: 2 Pet 1:4