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Relationships, Marriage & Family
Love, Family & Others. Browse 236 teachings across 12 topics, each with its cited Scripture.
Marriage & Being a Spouse
- What God has joined together in marriage, humans should not separate.Matthew 19:6; Mark 10:9.
- Divorce is not a morally neutral escape from marital fidelity.Matthew 5:31-32; 19:3-9; Mark 10:2-12; Luke 16:18.
- Marriage is grounded in God's creation of male and female.Matthew 19:4; Mark 10:6.
- A man leaves father and mother and is joined to his wife.Matthew 19:5; Mark 10:7-8.
- Husband and wife become one flesh.Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:8.
- What God has joined together should not be separated by humans.Matthew 19:6; Mark 10:9.
- Moses' divorce concession addressed hardness of heart and was not the creation ideal.Matthew 19:7-8; Mark 10:4-5.
- Divorcing a spouse and marrying another can constitute adultery.Matthew 5:32; 19:9; Mark 10:11-12; Luke 16:18.
- Matthew records an exception clause connected with sexual immorality.Matthew 5:32; 19:9.
- A woman divorcing her husband and marrying another is also described as committing adultery.Mark 10:12.
- Some remain unmarried for the sake of the kingdom.Matthew 19:10-12.
- Celibacy for the kingdom is a calling for those able to receive it.Matthew 19:11-12.
- In the resurrection, ordinary earthly marriage does not continue in the same form.Matthew 22:30; Mark 12:25; Luke 20:34-36.
- Resurrection life is not a simple continuation of earthly marriage.Matthew 22:30; Mark 12:25; Luke 20:34-36.
- Resurrected life transcends ordinary earthly marriage.Matthew 22:30; Mark 12:25; Luke 20:34-36.
Sexuality, Lust & Sexual Morality
- Lustful looking can constitute adultery of the heart.Matthew 5:27-28.
- Evil thoughts, sexual sins, theft, murder, adultery, greed, deceit, envy, slander, pride, and folly arise from within.Mark 7:20-23; Matthew 15:19.
- Divorcing a spouse and marrying another can constitute adultery.Matthew 5:32; 19:9; Mark 10:11-12; Luke 16:18.
- Matthew records an exception clause connected with sexual immorality.Matthew 5:32; 19:9.
- A woman divorcing her husband and marrying another is also described as committing adultery.Mark 10:12.
- Sexual immorality arises from the heart and defiles.Matthew 15:19-20; Mark 7:21-23.
- Adultery's prohibition reaches lustful intent.Matthew 5:27-28.
- In the adulterous-woman passage, leave the life of sin.John 8:11. Note: Pericope adulterae; textual status disputed.
Men: Responsibility, Courage & Leadership
- A man leaves father and mother and is joined to his wife.Matthew 19:5; Mark 10:7-8.
- Husband and wife become one flesh.Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:8.
- Moses' divorce concession addressed hardness of heart and was not the creation ideal.Matthew 19:7-8; Mark 10:4-5.
- Divorcing a spouse and marrying another can constitute adultery.Matthew 5:32; 19:9; Mark 10:11-12; Luke 16:18.
- Matthew records an exception clause connected with sexual immorality.Matthew 5:32; 19:9.
- Some remain unmarried for the sake of the kingdom.Matthew 19:10-12.
- Celibacy for the kingdom is a calling for those able to receive it.Matthew 19:11-12.
- Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Jesus.Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23.
- Take up the cross daily.Luke 9:23.
- Losing life for Jesus leads to finding it.Matthew 10:39; 16:25; Mark 8:35; Luke 9:24.
- Gaining the world cannot compensate for losing one's soul.Matthew 16:26; Mark 8:36-37; Luke 9:25.
- Do not be ashamed of Jesus and his words.Mark 8:38; Luke 9:26.
- Count the cost of discipleship.Luke 14:25-33.
- Greatness is measured by service rather than rank.Matthew 20:25-28; Mark 10:42-45; Luke 22:25-27.
- Whoever wants to be first should become servant of all.Matthew 20:26-27; Mark 9:35; 10:43-44.
- The Son of Man models leadership by serving and giving his life.Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45.
- Greater responsibility brings greater accountability.Luke 12:47-48.
- Use entrusted abilities rather than burying them through fear.Matthew 25:14-30; Luke 19:11-27.
- Faithful stewardship is rewarded with greater responsibility.Matthew 25:21, 23; Luke 19:17.
- Fearful inaction toward entrusted responsibility can be judged severely.Matthew 25:24-30; Luke 19:20-26.
- Authority among disciples must not imitate domineering Gentile rule.Matthew 20:25-28; Mark 10:42-45; Luke 22:25-27.
- Leaders are brothers under one Teacher and one Father rather than a status caste.Matthew 23:8-10.
- The greatest leader should be a servant.Matthew 23:11.
- Peter is charged to tend and feed Jesus' sheep.John 21:15-17.
- Be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.Matthew 10:16.
- Feed Jesus' lambs.John 21:15.
- Tend Jesus' sheep.John 21:16.
- Feed Jesus' sheep.John 21:17.
- Jesus continues caring for his mother while dying.John 19:26-27.
- Jesus' leadership is self-giving service rather than domination.Matthew 20:25-28; Mark 10:42-45.
- Jesus is truthful about the cost of following him and does not recruit through false promises of comfort.Matthew 8:19-22; Luke 9:57-62; 14:25-33.
Women: Dignity, Faith & Discipleship
- Jesus identifies himself as the Messiah to the Samaritan woman.John 4:25-26.
- God's joy over repentance is pictured by a woman recovering a coin.Luke 15:8-10.
- The widow's tiny offering can surpass larger gifts because God sees sacrificial proportion.Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4.
- Husband and wife become one flesh.Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:8.
- A woman divorcing her husband and marrying another is also described as committing adultery.Mark 10:12.
- The woman-caught-in-adultery passage condemns hypocritical condemnation and calls the woman away from sin.John 7:53-8:11. Note: Textual location/status disputed in the earliest manuscripts.
- Jesus rebukes those who criticize mercy shown to a sinful woman while failing ordinary hospitality.Luke 7:36-50.
- The persistent widow teaches persistent prayer and confidence that God will bring justice.Luke 18:1-8.
- The woman with the flow of blood is told that her faith has made her well.Matthew 9:20-22; Mark 5:25-34; Luke 8:43-48.
- A Gentile mother's persistent faith is praised as great.Matthew 15:21-28.
- Jesus entrusts his mother and beloved disciple to one another.John 19:26-27.
- In the adulterous-woman passage, leave the life of sin.John 8:11. Note: Pericope adulterae; textual status disputed.
- Jesus dignifies women as theological conversation partners and disciples.Luke 10:38-42; John 4:7-26; 11:20-27.
- Jesus continues caring for his mother while dying.John 19:26-27.
Parenting & Children
- Turn and become like a child to enter the kingdom.Matthew 18:3.
- Childlike humility is greatness in the kingdom.Matthew 18:4.
- The kingdom belongs to people who receive it like children.Mark 10:14-15; Luke 18:16-17.
- Avoid causing little ones or vulnerable believers to stumble.Matthew 18:6-7; Mark 9:42; Luke 17:1-2.
- Do not despise little ones.Matthew 18:10, 14.
- Receive children rather than pushing them away.Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17.
- The kingdom belongs to those who receive it like a child.Mark 10:14-15; Luke 18:16-17; Matthew 19:14.
- Welcoming a child in Jesus' name is welcoming Jesus and the One who sent him.Matthew 18:5; Mark 9:37; Luke 9:48.
- Do not despise little ones.Matthew 18:10.
- Receive the kingdom with childlike dependence.Mark 10:15; Luke 18:17.
- Become humble like a child.Matthew 18:3-4.
- Corban-style loopholes cannot cancel the duty to honor parents.Mark 7:9-13; Matthew 15:3-6.
- Children in the marketplace picture a generation determined to criticize both John and Jesus.Matthew 11:16-19; Luke 7:31-35.
- Congenital suffering is not always a simple punishment for a person's or parents' personal sin.John 9:1-3.
- Abusing others during an apparent delay brings severe judgment.Matthew 24:48-51; Luke 12:45-46.
- Become like children.Matthew 18:3.
- Let the children come and do not hinder them.Matthew 19:14; Mark 10:14; Luke 18:16.
- Allow the little children to come.Luke 18:16.
- Weep for yourselves and your children rather than for Jesus in view of Jerusalem's coming judgment.Luke 23:28-31.
- Jesus welcomes children and the socially overlooked.Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17.
Family & Extended Family
- A man leaves father and mother and is joined to his wife.Matthew 19:5; Mark 10:7-8.
- What God has joined together should not be separated by humans.Matthew 19:6; Mark 10:9.
- Honor father and mother must not be nullified through religious loopholes.Matthew 15:4-6; Mark 7:9-13.
- Allegiance to Jesus can create division even within families.Matthew 10:34-36; Luke 12:51-53.
- Love for family must not outrank allegiance to Jesus.Matthew 10:37; Luke 14:26.
- Jesus' true family includes those who do God's will.Matthew 12:46-50; Mark 3:31-35; Luke 8:19-21.
- Allegiance to Jesus outranks family relationships.Matthew 10:37; Luke 14:26.
- Family betrayal and hatred may accompany faithful witness.Matthew 10:21-22; Mark 13:12-13; Luke 21:16-17.
- The gospel can divide households because allegiance to Jesus demands ultimate loyalty.Matthew 10:34-36; Luke 12:51-53.
- Corban-style loopholes cannot cancel the duty to honor parents.Mark 7:9-13; Matthew 15:3-6.
- Congenital suffering is not always a simple punishment for a person's or parents' personal sin.John 9:1-3.
Dating & Relationships
- Lustful looking can constitute adultery of the heart.Matthew 5:27-28.
- Marriage is grounded in God's creation of male and female.Matthew 19:4; Mark 10:6.
- A man leaves father and mother and is joined to his wife.Matthew 19:5; Mark 10:7-8.
- Husband and wife become one flesh.Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:8.
- What God has joined together should not be separated by humans.Matthew 19:6; Mark 10:9.
- Moses' divorce concession addressed hardness of heart and was not the creation ideal.Matthew 19:7-8; Mark 10:4-5.
- Divorcing a spouse and marrying another can constitute adultery.Matthew 5:32; 19:9; Mark 10:11-12; Luke 16:18.
- Matthew records an exception clause connected with sexual immorality.Matthew 5:32; 19:9.
- A woman divorcing her husband and marrying another is also described as committing adultery.Mark 10:12.
- Some remain unmarried for the sake of the kingdom.Matthew 19:10-12.
- Celibacy for the kingdom is a calling for those able to receive it.Matthew 19:11-12.
- Lustful intent can violate marital fidelity at the heart level.Matthew 5:27-28.
- Sexual immorality arises from the heart and defiles.Matthew 15:19-20; Mark 7:21-23.
- Adultery's prohibition reaches lustful intent.Matthew 5:27-28.
- The woman-caught-in-adultery passage condemns hypocritical condemnation and calls the woman away from sin.John 7:53-8:11. Note: Textual location/status disputed in the earliest manuscripts.
- In the adulterous-woman passage, leave the life of sin.John 8:11. Note: Pericope adulterae; textual status disputed.
Friendship & Loyalty
- Love one another as Jesus has loved you.John 13:34; 15:12.
- Mutual love is a public mark of Jesus' disciples.John 13:35.
- Greater love lays down one's life for friends.John 15:13.
- Obedience to Jesus' commands is connected with friendship with him.John 15:14.
- Love one another as Jesus loved you.John 13:34; 15:12, 17.
- Abide in Jesus' love.John 15:9.
- Jesus loves his own to the end.John 13:1.
- Jesus loves friends deeply and weeps at Lazarus's tomb.John 11:33-36.
- Jesus lays down his life voluntarily for others.John 10:11, 17-18; 15:13.
Communication & Speech
- Human beings do not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from God.Matthew 4:4; Luke 4:4.
- God's word is more enduring than heaven and earth.Matthew 24:35; Mark 13:31; Luke 21:33.
- The Father is true, and Jesus speaks what he has heard from the Father.John 8:26, 28, 38, 40.
- The Father loves those who love the Son and keep his word.John 14:21, 23.
- God's word is truth.John 17:17.
- Jesus' words are spirit and life.John 6:63.
- Jesus' spoken word will judge those who reject him on the last day.John 12:48.
- Everyone who is of the truth listens to Jesus' voice.John 18:37.
- The word bears different fruit depending on the hearer's response.Matthew 13:18-23; Mark 4:13-20; Luke 8:11-15.
- Continuing in Jesus' word marks genuine discipleship.John 8:31.
- Those who keep Jesus' word will never see ultimate death.John 8:51.
- Rejecting Jesus' word has final-day consequences.John 12:47-48.
- A disciple's "yes" or "no" should be reliable without manipulative oaths.Matthew 5:33-37.
- Be willing to absorb insult and inconvenience rather than mirror hostility.Matthew 5:39-41.
- The mouth speaks from the abundance of the heart.Matthew 12:34; Luke 6:45.
- People will give account for careless words.Matthew 12:36-37.
- Hear Jesus' words and do them.Matthew 7:24-25; Luke 6:47-48.
- Hearing God's word and keeping it is more blessed than mere biological proximity to Jesus.Luke 11:27-28.
- Do not be ashamed of Jesus and his words.Mark 8:38; Luke 9:26.
- Do not use empty repetitions as though many words force God to respond.Matthew 6:7-8.
- Abiding in Jesus and letting his words abide in you shapes effective prayer.John 15:7.
- The Spirit will give words in the hour of trial.Matthew 10:20; Mark 13:11; Luke 12:12.
- Truthfulness makes manipulative oath-taking unnecessary.Matthew 5:33-37.
- Jesus answers the Beelzebul accusation by showing that a divided kingdom cannot stand.Matthew 12:22-30; Mark 3:22-27; Luke 11:14-23.
- Woe to blind guides who manipulate oath rules.Matthew 23:16-22.
- Jesus answers criticism over unwashed hands by exposing tradition that overrides God's command.Mark 7:1-13.
- Jesus answers Sabbath accusations in John by appealing to God's ongoing work and his own divine prerogatives.John 5:16-23.
- Those who belong to God hear God's words.John 8:47.
- The sower teaches that the same word produces different outcomes depending on the hearer's heart and perseverance.Matthew 13:3-23; Mark 4:3-20; Luke 8:5-15.
- Every careless word will be accounted for in judgment.Matthew 12:36.
- Take one or two others if the brother will not listen.Matthew 18:16.
- Believe Jesus' word concerning the official's son.John 4:50.
- Continue in Jesus' word.John 8:31.
- Jesus speaks of heavenly things from firsthand heavenly knowledge.John 3:11-13.
- Abiding in Jesus' word marks a true disciple.John 8:31.
- Those who are of God hear God's words.John 8:47.
- Keeping Jesus' word protects from ultimate death.John 8:51.
- Jesus' words are commanded by the Father.John 12:49.
- Jesus' words and works reveal the Father.John 14:7-11.
- The Helper teaches and reminds disciples of Jesus' words.John 14:26.
- Jesus' word cleanses disciples.John 15:3.
- Jesus prays for those given to him and future believers through their word.John 17:9, 20.
Conflict, Arguments & Reconciliation
- Reconciliation with an offended brother should be pursued urgently.Matthew 5:23-24.
- Settle conflicts before they escalate into judgment.Matthew 5:25-26; Luke 12:57-59.
- Correct your own fault before attempting to correct another's.Matthew 7:3-5; Luke 6:41-42.
- If private correction fails, bring one or two others.Matthew 18:16.
- If a professing member refuses even the community's correction, the relationship changes accordingly.Matthew 18:17.
- Be willing to renounce all possessions when they conflict with following Jesus.Luke 14:33.
- Address a brother's sin privately first.Matthew 18:15.
- If private correction fails, take one or two witnesses.Matthew 18:16.
- If correction still fails, tell the church or assembly.Matthew 18:17.
- Agreement in prayer within Jesus' gathered community receives special assurance.Matthew 18:19.
- Whoever is not with Jesus is against him in the decisive kingdom conflict.Matthew 12:30; Luke 11:23.
- Some spiritual conflicts expose unbelief and the need for prayerful dependence.Matthew 17:14-20; Mark 9:14-29.
- Jesus rejects violent defense of his mission with the sword.Matthew 26:52; Luke 22:51; John 18:11.
- Those who take the sword will perish by the sword.Matthew 26:52.
- Go and show a sinning brother his fault privately.Matthew 18:15.
- Take one or two others if the brother will not listen.Matthew 18:16.
- Put the sword back in its place.Matthew 26:52; John 18:11.
- Have salt in yourselves and be at peace with one another.Mark 9:50.
- In the immediate pre-arrest saying, acquire practical preparedness, while later obeying Jesus' rejection of violent defense.Luke 22:35-38, 49-51.
- Put the sword into its sheath.John 18:11.
- Jesus is patient with weak disciples while repeatedly correcting them.Matthew 16:8-11; 17:17-20; Mark 8:17-21.
Enemies, Betrayal & Difficult People
- Jesus is hated by the world before his disciples are hated.John 15:18.
- A person who loves life above God loses it, while one who hates life in this world keeps it for eternal life.John 12:25.
- Those persecuted for Jesus should rejoice because their heavenly reward is great.Matthew 5:11-12; Luke 6:22-23.
- Do not retaliate in personal vengeance.Matthew 5:38-42; Luke 6:29-30.
- Love enemies and pray for persecutors.Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:27-28, 35.
- Love your enemies.Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:27, 35.
- Bless those who curse you.Luke 6:28.
- Pray for those who mistreat or persecute you.Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:28.
- Do good to those who hate you.Luke 6:27, 35.
- If the world persecuted Jesus, disciples should expect persecution.John 15:18-20.
- The world may hate disciples because Jesus chose them out of the world.John 15:18-19.
- Do not be anxious beforehand about what to say under persecution.Matthew 10:19-20; Mark 13:11; Luke 12:11-12; 21:14-15.
- Family betrayal and hatred may accompany faithful witness.Matthew 10:21-22; Mark 13:12-13; Luke 21:16-17.
- Endure faithfully under persecution.Matthew 10:22; Mark 13:13.
- When persecuted in one town, flee to another.Matthew 10:23.
- Neighbor love must extend even to enemies.Matthew 5:43-48.
- The strong man teaches that Jesus' victory over demons displays a stronger power binding the enemy.Matthew 12:29; Mark 3:27; Luke 11:21-22.
- Disciples will face persecution, hatred, betrayal, and death.Matthew 24:9-10; Mark 13:9-13; Luke 21:12-19.
- One of Jesus' own table companions will betray him.Matthew 26:21-25; Mark 14:18-21; Luke 22:21-22; John 13:21-30.
- The Son of Man goes as Scripture determines, but the betrayer remains accountable.Matthew 26:24; Mark 14:21; Luke 22:22.
- Rise and go when the betrayer approaches.Matthew 26:46; Mark 14:42.
- Fear God rather than human persecutors.Luke 12:4-5.
- Do not be anxious about defending yourself under persecution.Luke 12:11-12.
- Do not premeditate a defense under persecution.Luke 21:14.
- Jesus knowingly chose the Twelve even though one would betray him.John 6:70-71.
- The world hates Jesus because he testifies that its works are evil.John 7:7.
- Persecution of disciples reflects ignorance of the Father and hatred of Jesus.John 15:21-25.
- Jesus warns about persecution so disciples will not fall away.John 16:1.
- Some persecutors will think they are offering service to God.John 16:2.
- Such persecution arises from not knowing the Father or Jesus.John 16:3.
- Jesus prays for enemies amid crucifixion.Luke 23:34. Note: Textual attestation varies.
Forgiveness & Second Chances
- God desires mercy, not empty sacrifice.Matthew 9:13; 12:7.
- Jesus has authority on earth to forgive sins.Matthew 9:6; Mark 2:10; Luke 5:24.
- Repent because the kingdom of heaven has drawn near.Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:15.
- Repentance and forgiveness of sins are to be proclaimed to all nations.Luke 24:46-47.
- The merciful are blessed because they will receive mercy.Matthew 5:7.
- Justice, mercy, and faithfulness are weightier matters.Matthew 23:23.
- Lend without making repayment the condition of mercy.Luke 6:34-35.
- Do not condemn; forgive and you will be forgiven.Luke 6:37.
- Neighbor love is demonstrated by concrete mercy.Luke 10:30-37.
- Mercy is lawful even when religious convention objects.Matthew 12:7-12; Mark 3:4; Luke 6:9.
- Heaven rejoices over one sinner who repents.Luke 15:7, 10.
- God's joy over repentance is pictured by a shepherd recovering a sheep.Luke 15:3-7.
- God's joy over repentance is pictured by a woman recovering a coin.Luke 15:8-10.
- God's welcome of repentant sinners is pictured by the father receiving the prodigal son.Luke 15:11-24.
- The lost can be dead and become alive again through restoration.Luke 15:24, 32.
- Those forgiven much should love much.Luke 7:36-50.
- Awareness of forgiveness should produce gratitude and love.Luke 7:41-47.
- Forgive a brother who sins and repents, even repeatedly.Luke 17:3-4.
- Forgive not merely seven times but seventy-seven or seventy times seven.Matthew 18:21-22.
- Those who have received enormous mercy must extend mercy.Matthew 18:23-35.
- Refusing forgiveness after receiving forgiveness invites judgment.Matthew 18:32-35.
- Forgive others when praying.Mark 11:25; Matthew 6:14-15.
- Forgiveness received and forgiveness extended are morally inseparable.Matthew 6:12, 14-15; 18:23-35.
- If a brother sins, go privately first and seek restoration.Matthew 18:15.
- Ask God to forgive sins or debts.Matthew 6:12; Luke 11:4.
- Forgive others as you seek forgiveness.Matthew 6:12, 14-15; Luke 11:4.
- Forgive while praying.Mark 11:25.
- The tax collector's plea for mercy models repentant prayer.Luke 18:13-14.
- Scripture provides sufficient moral warning; spectacular signs do not guarantee repentance.Luke 16:27-31.
- Church discipline must be surrounded by extravagant willingness to forgive.Matthew 18:21-35.
- The risen Jesus gives disciples an authority related to forgiving or retaining sins.John 20:23.
- Repentance and forgiveness are to be proclaimed to all nations.Luke 24:47.
- Mercy outweighs ritualistic misuse of sacrifice.Matthew 9:13; 12:7.
- Justice, mercy, and faithfulness are weightier matters of the law.Matthew 23:23.
- Jesus answers Sabbath grain-plucking criticism by citing David, priestly service, mercy, and his Sabbath lordship.Matthew 12:1-8; Mark 2:23-28; Luke 6:1-5.
- Woe to meticulous tithing that neglects justice, mercy, and faithfulness.Matthew 23:23.
- The lost sheep teaches God's concern for each wandering one and joy over repentance.Matthew 18:12-14; Luke 15:3-7.
- The unforgiving servant teaches that those forgiven an unpayable debt must forgive others.Matthew 18:23-35.
- The creditor and two debtors teach that deeper awareness of forgiveness produces deeper love.Luke 7:41-43.
- The barren fig tree teaches divine patience and the urgency of repentance.Luke 13:6-9.
- The prodigal son teaches repentance, lavish welcome, and restoration of the lost.Luke 15:11-24.
- The Pharisee and tax collector teach humble repentance over self-righteous contempt.Luke 18:9-14.
- The paralytic's healing demonstrates Jesus' authority to forgive sins.Matthew 9:2-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26.
- Demanding signs does not substitute for repentance.Matthew 12:38-42; 16:1-4; Mark 8:11-12; Luke 11:29-32.
- Jesus' poured-out blood is connected with forgiveness of sins.Matthew 26:28.
- Jesus asks the Father to forgive his executioners.Luke 23:34. Note: Textual attestation varies in some early manuscripts.
- Repentance and forgiveness must be proclaimed because of the completed death-and-resurrection mission.Luke 24:46-47.
- Go home and tell what the Lord has done and how he had mercy.Mark 5:19; Luke 8:39.
- Take heart; your sins are forgiven.Matthew 9:2.
- Forgive repeatedly.Matthew 18:21-22; Luke 17:3-4.
- Believe when praying, and forgive.Mark 11:24-25.
- Pay attention to yourselves regarding stumbling and forgiveness.Luke 17:3.
- The risen Jesus sends disciples, gives the Spirit, and entrusts a ministry related to forgiveness.John 20:21-23.
- Jesus crosses ethnic boundaries in mercy.Matthew 8:5-13; 15:21-28; Luke 10:25-37; John 4:4-42.
- Jesus is willing to touch and restore those considered unclean.Matthew 8:2-3; Mark 1:40-42; Luke 5:12-13.