Matt De Jesus

They continued to pile up their sins.

1 Thessalonians 2:16 (NLT)
as they try to keep us from preaching the Good News of salvation to the Gentiles. By doing this, they continue to pile up their sins. But the anger of God has caught up with them at last.

Paul stating here that his letters are the very word of God.

1 Thessalonians 2:13 (NLT)
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.

The mothers will gasp for breath. Her sun has gone down while it is still day.

Jeremiah 15:9 (NLT)
The mother of seven grows faint and gasps for breath; her sun has gone down while it is still day. She sits childless now, disgraced and humiliated. And I will hand over those who are left to be killed by the enemy. I, the LORD, have spoken!”

The Lord has destined people for this inevitable destruction.

Jeremiah 15:2 (NLT)
And if they say to you, ‘But where can we go?’ tell them, ‘This is what the LORD says: “‘Those who are destined for death, to death; those who are destined for war, to war; those who are destined for famine, to famine; those who are destined for captivity, to captivity.’

Then the Lord said to me, even if Moses and Samuel stood before me pleading for these people, I wouldn't help them.

Jeremiah 15:1 (NLT)
Then the LORD said to me, “Even if Moses and Samuel stood before me pleading for these people, I wouldn’t help them. Away with them! Get them out of my sight!

Talking about false prophets.

Jeremiah 14:14 (NLT)
Then the LORD said, “These prophets are telling lies in my name. I did not send them or tell them to speak. I did not give them any messages. They prophesy of visions and revelations they have never seen or heard. They speak foolishness made up in their own lying hearts.

A little extra sleep, a little more slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest.

Proverbs 24:33-34 (NLT)
A little extra sleep, a little more slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—

Our purpose is to please God not people.

1 Thessalonians 2:4 (NLT)
For we speak as messengers approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News. Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts.

Can an Ethiopian change his skin, or a leopard change his spots?

Jeremiah 13:23 (NLT)
Can an Ethiopian change the color of his skin? Can a leopard take away its spots? Neither can you start doing good, for you have always done evil.

My people are like speckled vultures but they are surrounded by vultures themselves.

Jeremiah 12:8-13 (NLT)
My chosen people have roared at me like a lion of the forest, so I have treated them with contempt.

Your name is on their lips but their hearts are far from you.

Jeremiah 12:2 (NLT)
You have planted them, and they have taken root and prospered. Your name is on their lips, but you are far from their hearts.

Jeremiah asked the Lord why the wicked are so happy and why do they prosper.

Jeremiah 12:1 (NLT)
LORD, you always give me justice when I bring a case before you. So let me bring you this complaint: Why are the wicked so prosperous? Why are evil people so happy?

They passed these letters on from church to church.

Colossians 4:16 (NLT)
After you have read this letter, pass it on to the church at Laodicea so they can read it, too. And you should read the letter I wrote to them.

Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.

Colossians 4:6 (NLT)
Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.

Masters, be just and fair to your slaves. Remember that you also have a Master—in heaven.

Colossians 4:1 (NLT)
Masters, be just and fair to your slaves. Remember that you also have a Master—in heaven.

Do your work as if you're working for the Lord not people.

Colossians 3:23 (NLT)
Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

Wives submit, husbands love, children obey, fathers do not aggravate your children or they will become discouraged, slaves obey.

Colossians 3:18-22 (NLT)
Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting for those who belong to the Lord.

Like a lamb being led to the slaughter.

Jeremiah 11:19 (NLT)
I was like a lamb being led to the slaughter. I had no idea that they were planning to kill me! “Let’s destroy this man and all his words,” they said. “Let’s cut him down, so his name will be forgotten forever.”

My sickness is insurable, but I must bear it.

Jeremiah 10:19 (NLT)
My wound is severe, and my grief is great. My sickness is incurable, but I must bear it.

Their gods are like helpless scarecrows in a cucumber field. They cannot harm you nor do any good.

Jeremiah 10:5 (NLT)
Their gods are like helpless scarecrows in a cucumber field! They cannot speak, and they need to be carried because they cannot walk. Do not be afraid of such gods, for they can neither harm you nor do you any good.”

Do your planning and prepare your fields before building your house.

Proverbs 24:27 (NLT)
Do your planning and prepare your fields before building your house.

Let the message of Christ fill your hearts with all thanksgiving.

Colossians 3:16-17 (NLT)
Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.

And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts.

Colossians 3:15 (NLT)
And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.

Make allowances for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offend you.

Colossians 3:12-14 (NLT)
Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

In this new life it doesn't matter if you're Jew or Gentile, slave or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us.

Colossians 3:11 (NLT)
In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us.