Matthew 6:33
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33 But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
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Matthew 6:33
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33 But seek ([a]aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and His righteousness ([b]His way of doing and being right), and then all these things [c]taken together will be given you besides.
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- Matthew 6:33 Joseph Thayer, A Greek-English Lexicon.
- Matthew 6:33 Charles B. Williams, The New Testament: A Translation.
- Matthew 6:33 Joseph Thayer, A Greek-English Lexicon.
Luke 22:42
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42 saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”
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Luke 22:42
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42 Saying, Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but [[a]always] Yours be done.
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- Luke 22:42 Charles B. Williams, The New Testament: A Translation: “in the Greek present imperative, denoting continued action.”
John 5:30
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30 I can of myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is righteous; because I don’t seek my own will, but the will of my Father who sent me.
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John 5:30
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30 I am able to do nothing from Myself [independently, of My own accord—but only as I am taught by God and as I get His orders]. Even as I hear, I judge [I decide as I am bidden to decide. As the voice comes to Me, so I give a decision], and My judgment is right (just, righteous), because I do not seek or consult My own will [I have no desire to do what is pleasing to Myself, My own aim, My own purpose] but only the will and pleasure of the Father Who sent Me.
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Luke 6:38
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38 “Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you.[a] For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you.”
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- 6:38 literally, into your bosom.
Luke 6:38
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38 Give, and [gifts] will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will they pour [a]into [the pouch formed by] the bosom [of your robe and used as a bag]. For with the measure you deal out [with the measure you use when you confer benefits on others], it will be measured back to you.
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- Luke 6:38 Marvin Vincent, Word Studies.
Ephesians 5:25
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25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it;
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Ephesians 5:25
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25 Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her,
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