Hebrews 4:12
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12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.
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Jeremiah 23:29
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29 Does not my word burn like fire?”
says the Lord.
“Is it not like a mighty hammer
that smashes a rock to pieces?
Isaiah 55:11
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11 It is the same with my word.
I send it out, and it always produces fruit.
It will accomplish all I want it to,
and it will prosper everywhere I send it.
Ephesians 6:17
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17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
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Psalm 119:130
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130 The teaching of your word gives light,
so even the simple can understand.
1 Peter 1:23
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23 For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God.
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Isaiah 49:2
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2 He made my words of judgment as sharp as a sword.
He has hidden me in the shadow of his hand.
I am like a sharp arrow in his quiver.
Revelation 1:16
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16 He held seven stars in his right hand, and a sharp two-edged sword came from his mouth. And his face was like the sun in all its brilliance.
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1 Thessalonians 2:13
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13 Therefore, we never stop thanking God that when you received his message from us, you didn’t think of our words as mere human ideas. You accepted what we said as the very word of God—which, of course, it is. And this word continues to work in you who believe.
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Romans 1:16
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16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile.[a]
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- 1:16 Greek also the Greek.
Jeremiah 17:10
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10 But I, the Lord, search all hearts
and examine secret motives.
I give all people their due rewards,
according to what their actions deserve.”
Revelation 19:15
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15 From his mouth came a sharp sword to strike down the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod. He will release the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty, like juice flowing from a winepress.
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Ephesians 5:13
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13 But their evil intentions will be exposed when the light shines on them,
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Luke 8:11
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11 “This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is God’s word.
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Psalm 149:6
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6 Let the praises of God be in their mouths,
and a sharp sword in their hands—
2 Corinthians 10:4-5
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4 [a]We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. 5 We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.
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- 10:4 English translations divide verses 4 and 5 in various ways.
John 6:51
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51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever; and this bread, which I will offer so the world may live, is my flesh.”
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1 Peter 2:4-5
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Living Stones for God’s House
4 You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God’s temple. He was rejected by people, but he was chosen by God for great honor.
5 And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. What’s more, you are his holy priests.[a] Through the mediation of Jesus Christ, you offer spiritual sacrifices that please God.
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- 2:5 Greek holy priesthood.
Psalm 139:2
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2 You know when I sit down or stand up.
You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.
Revelation 19:21
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21 Their entire army was killed by the sharp sword that came from the mouth of the one riding the white horse. And the vultures all gorged themselves on the dead bodies.
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Hebrews 13:7
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7 Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.
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1 Corinthians 14:24-25
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24 But if all of you are prophesying, and unbelievers or people who don’t understand these things come into your meeting, they will be convicted of sin and judged by what you say. 25 As they listen, their secret thoughts will be exposed, and they will fall to their knees and worship God, declaring, “God is truly here among you.”
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Revelation 2:16
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16 Repent of your sin, or I will come to you suddenly and fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
Acts 2:37
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37 Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?”
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Isaiah 11:4
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4 He will give justice to the poor
and make fair decisions for the exploited.
The earth will shake at the force of his word,
and one breath from his mouth will destroy the wicked.
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