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Homosexualism

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Leviticus 18:22 ESV / 5 helpful votes

You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination.

Romans 1:26-27 ESV / 4 helpful votes

For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error.

Leviticus 20:13 ESV / 4 helpful votes

If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall surely be put to death; their blood is upon them.

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

1 Corinthians 6:9-10 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

1 Corinthians 6:9 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality,

Romans 1:24-27 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen. For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error.

1 Timothy 4:16 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.

Romans 5:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 1:27 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error.

Romans 1:26 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature;

Romans 1:18-32 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools, ...

Acts 4:12 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”

John 18:5 ESV / 2 helpful votes

They answered him, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus said to them, “I am he.” Judas, who betrayed him, was standing with them.

Mark 14:43-52 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man. Seize him and lead him away under guard.” And when he came, he went up to him at once and said, “Rabbi!” And he kissed him. And they laid hands on him and seized him. But one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear. ...

Genesis 19:1-38 ESV / 2 helpful votes

The two angels came to Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them and bowed himself with his face to the earth and said, “My lords, please turn aside to your servant's house and spend the night and wash your feet. Then you may rise up early and go on your way.” They said, “No; we will spend the night in the town square.” But he pressed them strongly; so they turned aside to him and entered his house. And he made them a feast and baked unleavened bread, and they ate. But before they lay down, the men of the city, the men of Sodom, both young and old, all the people to the last man, surrounded the house. And they called to Lot, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us, that we may know them.” ...

Revelation 13:8 ESV / 1 helpful vote

And all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slain.

1 Timothy 2:11-12 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet.

Ephesians 6:17 ESV / 1 helpful vote

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,

Romans 1:1 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,

Acts 12:12 ESV / 1 helpful vote

When he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John whose other name was Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying.

Acts 2:23 ESV / 1 helpful vote

This Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men.

Acts 1:3 ESV / 1 helpful vote

He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.

John 19:10 ESV / 1 helpful vote

So Pilate said to him, “You will not speak to me? Do you not know that I have authority to release you and authority to crucify you?”

John 18:12 ESV / 1 helpful vote

So the band of soldiers and their captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound him.

John 18:11 ESV / 1 helpful vote

So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?”

John 18:10 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's servant and cut off his right ear. (The servant's name was Malchus.)

John 18:9 ESV / 1 helpful vote

This was to fulfill the word that he had spoken: “Of those whom you gave me I have lost not one.”

John 18:8 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. So, if you seek me, let these men go.”

John 18:7 ESV / 1 helpful vote

So he asked them again, “Whom do you seek?” And they said, “Jesus of Nazareth.”

John 18:6 ESV / 1 helpful vote

When Jesus said to them, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground.

John 18:4 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Then Jesus, knowing all that would happen to him, came forward and said to them, “Whom do you seek?”

John 18:3 ESV / 1 helpful vote

So Judas, having procured a band of soldiers and some officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, went there with lanterns and torches and weapons.

John 18:2-12 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples. So Judas, having procured a band of soldiers and some officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, went there with lanterns and torches and weapons. Then Jesus, knowing all that would happen to him, came forward and said to them, “Whom do you seek?” They answered him, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus said to them, “I am he.” Judas, who betrayed him, was standing with them. When Jesus said to them, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground. ...

John 18:2 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples.

John 18:1 ESV / 1 helpful vote

When Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples across the Kidron Valley, where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered.

John 17:1-26 ESV / 1 helpful vote

When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed. ...

John 13:27 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Then after he had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him. Jesus said to him, “What you are going to do, do quickly.”

John 12:6 ESV / 1 helpful vote

He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief, and having charge of the moneybag he used to help himself to what was put into it.

John 11:51 ESV / 1 helpful vote

He did not say this of his own accord, but being high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation,

John 11:50 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Nor do you understand that it is better for you that one man should die for the people, not that the whole nation should perish.”

John 10:18 ESV / 1 helpful vote

No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.”

John 3:20 ESV / 1 helpful vote

For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed.

John 3:16 ESV / 1 helpful vote

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Luke 22:53 ESV / 1 helpful vote

When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.”

Luke 22:52 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Then Jesus said to the chief priests and officers of the temple and elders, who had come out against him, “Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs?

Luke 22:51 ESV / 1 helpful vote

But Jesus said, “No more of this!” And he touched his ear and healed him.

Luke 22:49 ESV / 1 helpful vote

And when those who were around him saw what would follow, they said, “Lord, shall we strike with the sword?”

Luke 22:48 ESV / 1 helpful vote

But Jesus said to him, “Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”

Luke 22:47-54 ESV / 1 helpful vote

While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss him, but Jesus said to him, “Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?” And when those who were around him saw what would follow, they said, “Lord, shall we strike with the sword?” And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear. But Jesus said, “No more of this!” And he touched his ear and healed him. ...

Luke 22:47 ESV / 1 helpful vote

While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss him,

Luke 22:6 ESV / 1 helpful vote

So he consented and sought an opportunity to betray him to them in the absence of a crowd.

Luke 22:5 ESV / 1 helpful vote

And they were glad, and agreed to give him money.

Luke 22:3 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve.

Luke 22:1-6 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called the Passover. And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put him to death, for they feared the people. Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve. He went away and conferred with the chief priests and officers how he might betray him to them. And they were glad, and agreed to give him money. ...

Luke 22:1 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called the Passover.

Luke 21:37 ESV / 1 helpful vote

And every day he was teaching in the temple, but at night he went out and lodged on the mount called Olivet.

Mark 14:55-59 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Now the chief priests and the whole Council were seeking testimony against Jesus to put him to death, but they found none. For many bore false witness against him, but their testimony did not agree. And some stood up and bore false witness against him, saying, “We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another, not made with hands.’” Yet even about this their testimony did not agree.

Mark 14:52 ESV / 1 helpful vote

But he left the linen cloth and ran away naked.

Mark 14:51 ESV / 1 helpful vote

And a young man followed him, with nothing but a linen cloth about his body. And they seized him,

Mark 14:49 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Day after day I was with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me. But let the Scriptures be fulfilled.”

Mark 14:44 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man. Seize him and lead him away under guard.”

Mark 14:43 ESV / 1 helpful vote

And immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.

Mark 14:32 ESV / 1 helpful vote

And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”

Mark 14:26 ESV / 1 helpful vote

And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Mark 14:11 ESV / 1 helpful vote

And when they heard it, they were glad and promised to give him money. And he sought an opportunity to betray him.

Mark 14:10 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Then Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went to the chief priests in order to betray him to them.

Mark 14:2 ESV / 1 helpful vote

For they said, “Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar from the people.”

Mark 14:1 ESV / 1 helpful vote

It was now two days before the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to arrest him by stealth and kill him,

Matthew 28:9 ESV / 1 helpful vote

And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him.

Matthew 27:4 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” They said, “What is that to us? See to it yourself.”

Matthew 26:59 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Now the chief priests and the whole Council were seeking false testimony against Jesus that they might put him to death,

Matthew 26:56 ESV / 1 helpful vote

But all this has taken place that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him and fled.

Matthew 26:54 ESV / 1 helpful vote

But how then should the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must be so?”

Matthew 26:53 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels?

Matthew 26:52 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place. For all who take the sword will perish by the sword.

Matthew 26:51 ESV / 1 helpful vote

And behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear.

Matthew 26:50 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you came to do.” Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him.

Matthew 26:49 ESV / 1 helpful vote

And he came up to Jesus at once and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” And he kissed him.

Matthew 26:48 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.”

Matthew 26:47-56 ESV / 1 helpful vote

While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.” And he came up to Jesus at once and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” And he kissed him. Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you came to do.” Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him. And behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear. ...

Matthew 26:47 ESV / 1 helpful vote

While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people.

Matthew 26:35 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!” And all the disciples said the same.

Matthew 26:16 ESV / 1 helpful vote

And from that moment he sought an opportunity to betray him.

Matthew 26:15 ESV / 1 helpful vote

And said, “What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?” And they paid him thirty pieces of silver.

Matthew 26:14-16 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?” And they paid him thirty pieces of silver. And from that moment he sought an opportunity to betray him.

Matthew 26:14 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests

Matthew 26:5 ESV / 1 helpful vote

But they said, “Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar among the people.”

Matthew 26:4 ESV / 1 helpful vote

And plotted together in order to arrest Jesus by stealth and kill him.

Matthew 26:3 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Then the chief priests and the elders of the people gathered in the palace of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,

Matthew 26:1-5 ESV / 1 helpful vote

When Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said to his disciples, “You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.” Then the chief priests and the elders of the people gathered in the palace of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, and plotted together in order to arrest Jesus by stealth and kill him. But they said, “Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar among the people.”

Matthew 26:1-4 ESV / 1 helpful vote

When Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said to his disciples, “You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.” Then the chief priests and the elders of the people gathered in the palace of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, and plotted together in order to arrest Jesus by stealth and kill him.

Matthew 16:23 ESV / 1 helpful vote

But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.”

Matthew 8:20 ESV / 1 helpful vote

And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.”

Zechariah 11:12 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Then I said to them, “If it seems good to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” And they weighed out as my wages thirty pieces of silver.

Psalm 118:27 ESV / 1 helpful vote

The Lord is God, and he has made his light to shine upon us. Bind the festal sacrifice with cords, up to the horns of the altar!

Psalm 76:10 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Surely the wrath of man shall praise you; the remnant of wrath you will put on like a belt.

Exodus 3:14 ESV / 1 helpful vote

God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel, ‘I am has sent me to you.’”

Genesis 32:24-26 ESV / 1 helpful vote

And Jacob was left alone. And a man wrestled with him until the breaking of the day. When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he touched his hip socket, and Jacob's hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. Then he said, “Let me go, for the day has broken.” But Jacob said, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.”

Genesis 22:9 ESV / 1 helpful vote

When they came to the place of which God had told him, Abraham built the altar there and laid the wood in order and bound Isaac his son and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood.

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