Examine Yourself
2 Corinthians 13:5-10 – Paul speaks of “the test” to determine whether or not we are in the faith which he says means Christ is in us. To be in the faith is to keep the faith (see 2 Timothy 4:7-8 and the Bible study Perpetual Priesthood). To keep the faith is to keep His deeds, or works, to do His will. And to keep His works is to remain in Him. Otherwise, you can become disqualified (1 Cor. 9:27) which is to be unapproved, not standing the test.
5 Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you — unless indeed you fail the test?
6 But I trust that you will realize that we ourselves do not fail the test.
7 Now we pray to God that you do no wrong; not that we ourselves may appear approved, but that you may do what is right, even though we may appear unapproved [96- “reprobate, not standing the test, not approved”; see Romans 1:28, 1 Cor. 9:27, 2 Cor. 13:5-7, 2 Timothy 3:8, Titus 1:16, Hebrews 6:8”].
8 For we can do nothing against the truth, but only for the truth.
9 For we rejoice when we ourselves are weak but you are strong; this we also pray for, that you be made complete.
10 For this reason I am writing these things while absent, so that when present I need not use severity, in accordance with the authority which the Lord gave me for building up and not for tearing down.
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1 John 2:3-6 – This is how we know that Christ is in us, or that we are in Him; if we keep His commandments then we are in Him, and He is in us; 1 John 1:9 says that by abiding in His teaching He, and the Father, will abide in us. John says that the person who claims to be in Christ (a Christian) will walk as Christ walked. John says that walking in truth is to walk according to His commandments (2 John 1:4, 6).
This is how we need to examine ourselves; by taking an honest look at our walks as a Christian. How did Jesus walk? It is revealed to us in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. As we have already seen, to keep His word is to be kept by Him, bringing to completion our faith, finishing the race we have entered (see note for 2 Timothy 4:7-8 on p.2 in the Bible study The Appearing And Perfecting).
3 By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep [5083] His commandments.
4 The one who says, "I have come to know Him," and does not keep [5083] His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him;
5 but whoever keeps [5083] His word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected [5048]. By this we know that we are in Him:
6 the one who says he abides [3306- see def. in 1 John 2:28 above] in Him ought himself to walk [4043- “to live, to regulate one’s life, to conduct oneself”] in the same manner as He walked.
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NT:5083 tereo (tay-reh'-o)
(Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance)
from teros (a watch; perhaps akin to NT:2334); to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from NT:5442, which is properly to prevent escaping; and from NT:2892, which implies a fortress or full military lines of apparatus), i.e. to note (a prophecy; figuratively, to fulfil a command); by implication, to detain (in custody; figuratively, to maintain); by extension, to withhold (for personal ends; figuratively, to keep unmarried); by extension, to withhold (for personal ends; figuratively, to keep unmarried):
KJV - hold fast, keep (-er), (pre-, re-) serve, watch.
(Thayer’s Greek Lexicon)
to attend to carefully, take care of
a. properly, to guard: tina, a prisoner (Matthew 27:36,54)
b. metaphorically, to keep: tina, one in that state in which he is (1 Corinthians 7:37)
c. to observe: namely, poos k.t.l., (Revelation 3:3)
d. to reserve: to undergo something (2 Peter 2:4)
NT:5048 teleioo (tel-i-o'-o)
(Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance)
from NT:5046; to complete, i.e. (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character):
KJV - consecrate, finish, fulfil, make) perfect.
(Thayer’s Greek Lexicon)
1. to carry through completely; to accomplish, finish, bring to an end (Acts 20:24)
2. to complete (perfect), i. e. add what is yet lacking in order to render a thing full
3. to bring to the end (goal) proposed: ouden (Hebrews 7:19)
4. to accomplish, i. e., bring to a close or fulfillment by event (John 19:28)
2 Corinthians 5:17 – One of the things to observe, to test and see if we are in Christ is if we have become a new creation. Has the old lifestyle, the old way of thinking and acting passed away and been replaced by God with a new way of living?
17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature [2937]; the old [“original”] things passed away; behold, new [“recently made, fresh, of a new kind”] things have come.
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NT:2937 ktisis (ktis'-is)
(Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance)
from NT:2936; original formation (properly, the act; by implication, the thing, literally or figuratively):
KJV - building, creation, creature, ordinance.
(Thayer’s Greek Lexicon)
the act of founding, establishing, building,
1. the act of creating, creation (Romans 1:20)
2. i. e., thing created
a. used of individual things and beings, a creature, a creation (Romans 1:25)
b. used collectively, the sum or aggregate of created things (Rev. 3:14)
3. an institution, ordinance (1 Peter 2:13)
Revelation 2:10 – See the note below, also James 1:12 below the note.
10 'Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you will be tested [3985], and you will have tribulation [2347- “a pressing, pressing together, pressure”] for ten days. Be faithful [“trustworthy”] until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
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NT:3985 peirazo (pi-rad'-zo)
(Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance)
from NT:3984; to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline:
KJV - assay, examine, go about, prove, tempt (-er), try.
(Thayer’s Greek Lexicon)
1. to try whether a thing can be done; to attempt, endeavor: with an infinitive (Acts 9:26)
2. to try, make trial of, test:
a. in a good sense (Matthew 22:35)
b. in a bad sense: to test one maliciously, craftily to put to the proof his feelings or judgment (Matthew 16:1)
c. to try or test one's faith, virtue, character, by enticement to sin (James 1:13 f)
d. After the O.T. usage:
1. of God; to inflict evils upon one in order to prove his character and the steadfastness of his faith (1 Corinthians 10:13)
2. by impious or wicked conduct to test God's justice and patience, and to challenge him, as it were, to give proof of his perfections (Acts 15:10)
Jesus said to the church in Smyrna to not fear what they were about to suffer at the hands of the devil. If they would be faithful until death He would give them the crown of life. This is what happened to Joseph when he was cast into prison. After he was tested and proven to be faithful (i.e. “approved” by God), “the King sent and released Him”! (See Psalm 105:17-20 in Binding And Loosing.)
To be tested and proven faithful is to be established in the covenant. To be established is to be made ready, prepared to enter in (see Genesis 6:17-18 right below). If we are not prepared to enter into the presence of God we will die (Hosea 6:1-3). It is God’s love for us to revive us before crossing over into our eternal inheritance in Christ, “that we may live before Him.” (Hosea 6:2)
The Lord said to Shelley and I years ago; “Come to the other side.” The way over has been hidden ever since because we were not ready, we were not prepared to enter His presence. It wasn’t time (Gal. 4:4). It was for our protection. He is beginning to reveal His way to us now, though, so as to make ready His people for His return. When you are prepared, “the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you.” (2 Peter 1:11/NASU) All this tells me that He is getting close to returning!
(See the Bible study The First Trump, The Last Trump, and The Great Trump.)
James 1:12 – See the note below.
12 Blessed is a man who perseveres [5278] under trial [3986- “trial, proving”]; for once he has been approved [1384], he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
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NT:5278 hupomeno (hoop-om-en'-o)
(Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance)
from NT:5259 and NT:3306; to stay under (behind), i.e. remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere:
KJV - abide, endure, (take) patient (-ly), suffer, tarry behind.
(Thayer’s Greek Lexicon)
1. to remain i. e. tarry behind (Acts 17:14)
2. to remain i. e. abide,
a. to persevere: absolutely and emphatically, under misfortunes and trials to hold fast to one's faith in Christ (Matthew 10:22)
b. to endure, bear bravely and calmly: absolutely, ill-treatment (1 Peter 2:20)
NT:1384 dokimos (dok'-ee-mos)
(Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance)
from NT:1380; properly, acceptable (current after assayal), i.e. approved:
KJV - approved, tried.
(Thayer’s Greek Lexicon)
1. properly, accepted, particularly of coins and metals (Genesis 23:16)
2. accepted, equivalent to acceptable, pleasing (Romans 14:18)
As with Revelation 2:10, James also refers to the necessity of the Christian to persevere in order to receive the crown of life. To persevere is “to remain, to persevere, to endure, to hold fast to one's faith in Christ (Matthew 10:22).” It is “the word of My perseverance” (Rev. 3:10), all to be “approved” by God in order to receive the crown of life.
It is the testing of our faith that produces endurance; “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials [3986], knowing that the testing [1383] of your faith produces endurance [5281- “steadfastness, endurance, a patient enduring, cheerful or hopeful endurance”]. And let endurance have its perfect [“complete, perfect, finished”] result, so that you may be perfect and complete [3648], lacking in nothing. (James 1:2-4/NASU) (See “The Perfect Result” in my book “The Resurrected Bride”, p.61-67) To be “complete” [3648] is by definition “complete in all its parts, in no part lacking or unsound, complete, entire, whole.” The same Greek word is used by Paul in 1 Thessalonians 5:23 in describing our being sanctified “entirely” which means “complete to the end, wholly.” He continues, saying; “may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete [3648], without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (See the Bible study Noah; A Sign Of The End.)
Daniel 1:8-20 – The test that proves from where or what we have been partaking/eating at. Longing for the Lord’s appearance (2 Timothy 4:8), eating from His table rather than the devil’s which includes the religious system void of the Spirit, will affect our appearance when He comes. As with Daniel and his friends before King Nebuchadnezzar, the Lord will deal with us as well according to what He sees in our appearance when we stand before Him after our testing which reveals whether or not we are approved or considered reprobate, or disqualified. (See the Bible study The Appearing And Perfecting.)
12 "Please test your servants for ten days, and let us be given some vegetables to eat and water to drink.
13 "Then let our appearance be observed in your presence and the appearance of the youths who are eating the king's choice food; and deal with your servants according to what you see."
14 So he listened to them in this matter and tested them for ten days.
15 At the end of ten days [see Revelation 2:10] their appearance seemed better and they were fatter than all the youths who had been eating the king's choice food.
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(This is from the section Babylon’s High Regard For The External in the article Exiles In Babylon.)
Interestingly, we are told that, like Jesus with His disciples, Babylon’s king commanded that the Hebrew young men be trained for a period of three years. The Bible says;
The king appointed for them a daily ration from the king's choice food and from the wine which he drank, and appointed that they should be educated three years, at the end of which they were to enter the king's personal service. (Daniel 1:5/NAS)
They could not enter the king’s service until finishing a three year period of training that involved daily food and wine straight from his table. In truth, all disciples chosen by the Lord must also spend a similar time eating and drinking that which comes directly from our King’s table (see the Bible study The Daily Portion). It is our education period known as discipleship which prepares us for the time when we will be called to serve before the King of kings. (See chapter two, Early Interaction, in my book Walking In The Light for more biblical insights on the significance of discipleship in the first three years of every believer.)
Today’s “kings” in Babylon have also mandated the training period to be three-plus years in their Divinity schools and seminaries through which they will earn a degree that qualifies them to be their leaders. In this manner, and of like kind, they become the official task-Masters of Divinity in the houses of religious bondage.
Like King Nebuchadnezzar, they also feed their servant leaders from their tables a daily ration of their mind-altering food and drink. These modern day kings train their disciples to serve them and their kingdoms (i.e. denominations), requiring them to be trained under their confusing mix of truth and lies to ensure the continuation of their rule over those held captive under their spell. They will soon be removed by God from leading His sheep astray. In the difficult times that are quickly coming upon earth, all self-serving, hireling hearts will be exposed and judged.
Genesis 6:17-18 – See the note below. (This is from the Bible study Noah; A Sign Of The End.)
17 "Behold, I, even I am bringing the flood of water upon the earth, to destroy all flesh in which is the breath of life, from under heaven; everything that is on the earth shall perish.
18 "But I will establish [6965] My covenant with you; and you shall enter the ark — you and your sons and your wife, and your sons' wives with you.
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OT:6965 quwm (koom)
(Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance)
a primitive root; to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative):
KJV - abide, accomplish, be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, be dim, endure, enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure (-ly), (be) up (-hold, -rising).
(Brown Driver Briggs Hebrew Lexicon)
to rise, to arise, to stand, to rise up, to stand up
a) (Qal)
1) to arise
2) to arise (hostile sense)
3) to arise, to become powerful
4) to arise, to come on the scene
5) to stand
a) to maintain oneself
b) to be established, to be confirmed
c) to stand, to endure
d) to be fixed
e) to be valid
f) to be proven
g) to be fulfilled
h) to persist
i) to be set, to be fixed
b) (Piel)
1) to fulfil
2) to confirm, to ratify, to establish, to impose
c) (Polel) to raise up
d) (Hithpael) to raise oneself, to rise up
e) (Hiphil)
1) to cause to arise, to raise
2) to raise, to set up, to erect, to build
3) to raise up, to bring on the scene
4) to raise up, to rouse, to stir up, to investigate
5) to raise up, to constitute
6) to cause to stand, to set, to station, to establish
7) to make binding
8) to carry out, to give effect to
f) (Hophal) to be raised up
This is the order of God for mankind to enter His ark of deliverance (see chapter 8, Entering In, and chapter 9, Establishing The Covenant Before Entering In in book 4, Works And Salvation). To “establish” is by definition “to arise, to rise up [Hosea 6:2], to stand up [Luke 13:10-17], to endure, to be proven.” To be established is to rise up above the judgment in the final cleansing of the earth of all that is wicked by the wrath of God. Those who arise, or rise up in Christ will be like Noah who rose above the judgment of God.
By Hebrew definition, therefore, to be tested and proven faithful/approved (Rev. 2:10, 3:10) is to be established in the covenant. To be established in the covenant is to be made ready to enter into God’s deliverance in Christ, to have the entrance into the eternal Kingdom of Christ “abundantly supplied” to you (2 Peter 1:10-11). (See Genesis 17:1 when God told Abraham that He would establish His covenant with him.)
We have not yet crossed over into our eternal inheritance in Christ because many within the Body of Christ on earth are not ready. This is why the way across has been hidden until now. It’s for our protection, so that we may live when entering into His presence (Hosea 6:1-3). It isn’t yet “the fullness of time” for this to occur (Galatians 4:4; Ephesians 1:10, 23, 3:19, 4:13; Colossians 1:19, 2:9)
1 Peter 1:3-9 – The outcome of our faith, the faith that we “kept” (2 Timothy 4:7) while going through various trials (times of proving), is the salvation of our souls. The proving of our faith is the keeping of the word of God’s perseverance (Rev. 3:10) which is to keep persevering in Christ when under trial until the end so as to be saved (Matthew 10:22, 24:13). The crown of life is given at to all who have entered the race at the finish, at the end (James 1:12, Rev. 2:10). This will result in praise and glory and honor at the appearing of Christ (see the Bible studies The Appearing And Perfecting and The Word Of My Perseverance).
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4 to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,
5 who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed [601] in the last time. [See the Bible study Freedom In Christ for more on the power of God.]
6 In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials [3986- “trial, proving”],
7 so that the proof [1383- “that by which something is tried or proved, a test”] of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested [1381- “to test, examine, prove”] by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation [602] of Jesus Christ;
8 and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
9 obtaining as the outcome [5056- “end”, see more below] of your faith the salvation of your souls.
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NT:601 apokalupto (ap-ok-al-oop'-to)
(Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance)
from NT:575 and NT:2572; to take off the cover, i.e. disclose:
KJV - reveal.
(Thayer’s Greek Lexicon)
1. properly, to uncover, lay open what has been veiled or covered up; to disclose, make bare (Ex. 20:26)
2. metaphorically, to make known, make manifest, disclose, what before was unknown
a. passages of any method whatever by which something before unknown becomes evident (Matthew 10:26)
b. passages of matters which come to light from things done (Luke 2:35)
c. used of God revealing to men things unknown (Daniel 2:19)
d. passages of things, previously non-existent, coming into being and to view (Romans 8:18)
e. passages of persons, previously concealed, making their appearance in public (Col. 3:3)
NT:602 apokalupsis (ap-ok-al'-oop-sis)
(Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance)
from NT:601; disclosure:
KJV - appearing, coming, lighten, manifestation, be revealed, revelation.
(Thayer’s Greek Lexicon)
an uncovering
1. properly, a laying bare, making naked (1 Samuel 20:30)
2. tropically, in N.T. and ecclesiastical language
a. a disclosure of truth, instruction, concerning divine things before unknown (1 Cor. 2:10)
b. manifestation, appearance (Luke 2:32)
NT:5056 telos (tel'-os)
(Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance)
from a primary tello (to set out for a definite point or goal); properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination [literally, figuratively or indefinitely], result [immediate, ultimate or prophetic], purpose); specifically, an impost or levy (as paid):
KJV - continual, custom, end (-ing), finally, uttermost. Compare NT:5411.
(Thayer’s Greek Lexicon)
1. end,
a. termination, the limit at which a thing ceases to be,
b. the end i. e. the last in any succession or series:
c. that by which a thing is finished, its close, issue (Matthew 26:58)
d. the end to which all things relate, the aim, purpose (1 Timothy 1:5)
2. toll, custom (Matthew 17:25)
Malachi 3:1-5 – The Lord’s judgment is preceded by His refining, giving His people time to repent, preparing their hearts in order to be covered when He comes.
1 "Behold, I am going to send My messenger, and he will clear [6437] the way before Me. And the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come to His temple; and the messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight, behold, He is coming," says the Lord of hosts.
2 "But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He is like a refiner's fire and like fullers' soap.
3 "He will sit as a smelter and purifier of silver, and He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, so that they may present to the Lord offerings in righteousness.
4 "Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the Lord as in the days of old and as in former years.
5 "Then I will draw near to you for judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers and against the adulterers and against those who swear falsely, and against those who oppress the wage earner in his wages, the widow and the orphan, and those who turn aside the alien and do not fear Me," says the Lord of hosts.
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OT:6437 panah (paw-naw')
(Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance)
a primitive root; to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.:
Vine's Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words- panah [OT:6437] - “to turn towards, turn back, turn around, attach to, pass away, make clear.”
1 Corinthians 3:10-15 – Paul warns us to be careful how we build after the foundation of faith in Christ is laid. The day of the Lord’s judgment will reveal each of our work. The fire of God will test the quality of what we have built within our lives and others in Christ’ name.
10 According to the grace of God which was given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each man must be careful how he builds on it.
11 For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
12 Now if any man builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw,
13 each man's work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test [1381] the quality of each man's work.
14 If any man's work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward.
15 If any man's work is burned up, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire.
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NT:1381 dokimazo (dok-im-ad'-zo)
(Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance)
from NT:1384; to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve:
KJV - allow, discern, examine, like, (ap-) prove, try.
(Thayer’s Greek Lexicon)
to try
1. to test, examine, prove, scrutinize (1 Peter 1:7)
2. to recognize as genuine after examination, to approve, deem worthy (1 Cor. 16:3)
Isaiah 48:9-11 – In His rebuke of Israel the Lord tells them He has delayed His wrath from them for the sake of His name, in order to not cut them off. He proved their hearts in the “furnace of affliction.” See Zechariah 13:9.
9 "For the sake of My name I delay My wrath, And for My praise I restrain it for you, In order not to cut you off.
10 "Behold, I have refined [6884- “to smelt, to refine, to test and prove true”] you, but not as silver; I have tested [977] you in the furnace of affliction [“affliction, poverty, misery”].
11 "For My own sake, for My own sake, I will act; For how can My name be profaned? And My glory I will not give to another.
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OT:977 bachar (baw-khar')
(Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance)
a primitive root; properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select:
KJV - acceptable, appoint, choose (choice), excellent, join, be rather, require.
(Brown Driver Briggs Hebrew Lexicon)
to choose, elect, decide for
a) (Qal) to choose
b) (Niphal) to be chosen
c) (Pual) to be chosen, to be selected
Shallow-root Christians
Luke 8:11-15 – In this parable of the sower and the seed, Jesus refers to the different heart conditions of those who hear His word. The ones referred to as soil like a rock are said to have received the word with joy, but they have no root, or no depth in Christ. They are shallow-root Christians.
To “receive the word” is to receive Christ. The definition of the Greek interpreted as “receive” is, “to take with the hand, to take up, to receive favorably, embrace, make one’s own.” This is clearly a “Christian.”
Every new follower of Christ is like this, like a new plant, but they are not expected to remain in this condition (John 12:46). Like a plant they should be growing up in Christ, gaining a greater measure of depth in Him, becoming more deeply rooted in Him by retaining (keeping) the word and by persevering (see the Bible studies The Word Of My Perseverance and Holding Fast To The Lord.).
Shallow-root Christians are the ones Paul spoke of who will fall away from Christ with an apostate heart during the difficult time right before He returns (2 Thessalonians 2:1-4). They are those who Jesus said do not remain in Him, the Vine, and have therefore dried up, resulting in their being cast into the fire (John 15:1-11). Their negligence in remaining near Christ (i.e. abiding in Him) will result in a lack of their coming to completion, or perfection in Christ.
11 "This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God.
12 Those along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe [ and be saved.
13 Those on the rock are the ones who receive [1209] the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe [4100- “to have faith in, to entrust, to be persuaded of, place confidence in”] for a while [2540- “a measure of time”], but in the time of testing [3986- “trial, proving”] they fall away [868- “cause to withdraw, to revolt, to desert”].
14 The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature [5052- “to be a bearer to completion (maturity), i.e. to ripen fruit (figuratively), to bring to perfection”].
15 But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain [2722- “to hold fast, keep secure”; more below] it, and by persevering [5281- “steadfastness, endurance; a patient enduring; a patient steadfast waiting for”; more below] produce a crop.
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NT:1209 dechomai (dekh'-om-ahee)
(Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance)
middle voice of a primary verb; to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively):
KJV - accept, receive, take. Compare NT:2983.
(Thayer’s Greek Lexicon)
1. to take with the hand (Luke 16:6 f)
2. to take up, receive
a. used of a place receiving one (Acts 3:21)
b. with the accusative of person to receive, grant access to, a visitor; not to refuse contact or friendship (Luke 9:11)
c. with the accusative of the thing offered in speaking, teaching, instructing; to receive favorably, give ear to, embrace, make one's own, approve, not to reject (Luke 8:13)
d. to receive equivalent to take upon oneself, sustain, bear, endure (2 Cor. 11:16)
3. to receive, get (Acts 22:5)
NT:3986 peirasmos (pi-ras-mos')
(Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance)
from NT:3985; a putting to proof (by experiment [of good], experience [of evil], solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity:
KJV - temptation, try.
(Thayer’s Greek Lexicon)
an experiment, attempt, trial, proving
a. universally, trial, proving (Galatians 4:14)
b. specifically, the trial of man's fidelity, integrity, virtue, constancy, etc. (1 Peter 4:12)
c. "temptation" (i. e., trial) of God by men, i. e. rebellion against God, by which his power and justice are, as it were, put to the proof and challenged to show themselves (Hebrews 3:8)
NT:2722 katecho (kat-ekh'-o)
(Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance)
from NT:2596 and NT:2192; to hold down (fast), in various applications (literally or figuratively):
KJV - have, hold (fast), keep (in memory), let, make toward, possess, retain, seize on, stay, take, withhold.
(Thayer’s Greek Lexicon)
1. to hold back, detain, retain
a. tina, from going away, followed by tou mee with an infinitive (Luke 4:42)
b. to restrain, hinder (Romans 1:18)
c. to hold fast, keep secure, keep from possession of: with the accusative of the thing, ton logon (Luke 8:15)
2. equivalent to Latin obtinere
a. to get possession of, take (Matthew 21:38)
b. to possess (1 Corinthians 7:30)
NT:5281 hupomone (hoop-om-on-ay')
(Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance)
from NT:5278; cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy:
KJV - enduring, patience, patient continuance (waiting).
(Thayer’s Greek Lexicon)
1. steadfastness, constancy, endurance (James 5:11)
2. a patient, steadfast waiting for;
3. a patient enduring, sustaining (2 Corinthians 1:6)
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