Chain Study Through the Bible
Diligence
Trace the theme of Diligence chronologically through Scripture -- from Exodus to Jude.
47
Verses
24
Books
10
Old Testament
14
New Testament
38
Sub-topics
The Chain of Diligence Through Scripture
Old Testament10 books
Exodus
Old Testament1 referenceExodus 15:26-- Preserves from evil
Deuteronomy
Old Testament7 referencesDeuteronomy 4:9-- Keeping the soul
Deuteronomy 6:17-- Obeying him
Deuteronomy 6:7-- Instructing children
Deuteronomy 11:13-- Obeying him
Deuteronomy 11:19-- Instructing children
+ 2 more references
Keeping the soulObeying himInstructing childrenGod rewards+1 more
Ruth
Old Testament1 referenceRuth 2:17-- Ruth
1 Chronicles
Old Testament1 reference1 Chronicles 22:19-- Required by God in seeking
2 Chronicles
Old Testament1 reference2 Chronicles 31:21-- Hezekiah
Nehemiah
Old Testament1 referenceNehemiah 4:6-- Nehemiah and his helpers
Psalms
Old Testament2 referencesPsalms 77:6-- Self-examination
Psalms 119:60-- Psalmist
Self-examinationPsalmist
Proverbs
Old Testament8 referencesProverbs 4:23-- Keeping the heart
Proverbs 6:6-8-- FIGURATIVE
Proverbs 10:4-- Prosperity
Proverbs 11:27-- In temporal matters leads to favor
Proverbs 12:24-- Honor
+ 3 more references
Keeping the heartFIGURATIVEProsperityIn temporal matters leads to favor+2 more
Ecclesiastes
Old Testament1 referenceEcclesiastes 9:10-- Lawful business
Isaiah
Old Testament1 referenceIsaiah 55:2-- Listening to him
400 Years of Silence
New Testament14 books
Mark
New Testament1 referenceMark 1:35-- Jesus an example of
Luke
New Testament1 referenceLuke 2:49-- Jesus an example of
John
New Testament1 referenceJohn 9:4-- Required in the service of God
Acts
New Testament2 referencesActs 5:42-- Apostles
Acts 18:25-- Apollos
ApostlesApollos
1 Corinthians
New Testament1 reference1 Corinthians 15:58-- Is not in vain
2 Corinthians
New Testament2 references2 Corinthians 8:7-- Saints should abound
2 Corinthians 8:22-- Titus
Saints should aboundTitus
Galatians
New Testament1 referenceGalatians 6:9-- Required in the service of God
Philippians
New Testament1 referencePhilippians 3:13,14-- Striving after perfection
1 Thessalonians
New Testament1 reference1 Thessalonians 2:9-- Paul
1 Timothy
New Testament1 reference1 Timothy 3:10-- Following every good work
2 Timothy
New Testament2 references2 Timothy 1:17-- Onesiphorus
2 Timothy 4:2-- Preserving "the faith" through teaching
OnesiphorusPreserving "the faith" through teaching
Hebrews
New Testament5 referencesHebrews 6:10-12-- Labors of love
Hebrews 6:11-- Leads to assured hope
Hebrews 11:6-- Required by God in seeking
Hebrews 11:6-- God rewards
Hebrews 12:15-- Guarding against defilement
Labors of loveLeads to assured hopeRequired by God in seekingGod rewards+1 more
2 Peter
New Testament3 references2 Peter 1:5-- Cultivating proper behaviors of a true Christian
2 Peter 1:10-- Making our calling sure
2 Peter 3:14-- Seeking to be found spotless
Cultivating proper behaviors of a true ChristianMaking our calling sureSeeking to be found spotless
Jude
New Testament1 referenceJude 1:3-- Preserving "the faith" through teaching
What This Chain Teaches
- 1
This theme first appears in Exodus and continues through to Jude, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 10 Old Testament and 14 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
- 3
Diligence is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
- 4
With 38 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Diligence in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
38 aspects of Diligence found in Scripture
Jesus an example of(2 verses)
Required by God in seeking(2 verses)
Obeying him(2 verses)
Listening to him(1 verse)
Striving after perfection(1 verse)
Cultivating proper behaviors of a true Christian(1 verse)
Keeping the soul(1 verse)
Keeping the heart(1 verse)
Labors of love(1 verse)
Following every good work(1 verse)
Guarding against defilement(1 verse)
Seeking to be found spotless(1 verse)
Making our calling sure(1 verse)
Self-examination(1 verse)
Lawful business(2 verses)
Preserving "the faith" through teaching(2 verses)
Instructing children(2 verses)
Discharging official duties(1 verse)
Saints should abound(1 verse)
Required in the service of God(2 verses)
... and 18 more sub-topics