Chain Study Through the Bible
Self-denial
Trace the theme of Self-denial chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to Revelation.
75
Verses
27
Books
10
Old Testament
17
New Testament
19
Sub-topics
The Chain of Self-denial Through Scripture
Old Testament10 books
Genesis
Old Testament2 referencesGenesis 13:9-- Abraham, when he offered to Lot (his junior) his preference of the land of Canaan
Genesis 22:1-12-- General scriptures concerning
Abraham, when he offered to Lot (his junior) his preference of the land of CanaanGeneral scriptures concerning
Numbers
Old Testament1 referenceNumbers 16:15-- Moses, in taking no compensation from the Israelites for his services
1 Samuel
Old Testament1 reference1 Samuel 12:3,4-- Samuel, in his administration of justice
2 Samuel
Old Testament1 reference2 Samuel 24:24-- General scriptures concerning
1 Kings
Old Testament1 reference1 Kings 17:12-15-- The widow of Zarephath, in sharing with Elijah the last of her sustenance
Esther
Old Testament1 referenceEsther 4:16-- Esther, in risking her life for the deliverance of her people
Psalms
Old Testament1 referencePsalms 132:3-5-- General scriptures concerning
Proverbs
Old Testament2 referencesProverbs 16:32-- General scriptures concerning
Proverbs 23:2-- General scriptures concerning
Jeremiah
Old Testament1 referenceJeremiah 35:6,7-- The Rechabites, in refusing to drink wine or strong drink, or even to plant vineyards
Daniel
Old Testament3 referencesDaniel 1:8-- Daniel, in his abstention
Daniel 5:16,17-- Daniel, in refusing rewards from Belshazzar
Daniel 10:3-- General scriptures concerning
Daniel, in his abstentionDaniel, in refusing rewards from BelshazzarGeneral scriptures concerning
400 Years of Silence
New Testament17 books
Matthew
New Testament10 referencesMatthew 4:20-- Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following Jesus
Matthew 5:29,30-- General scriptures concerning
Matthew 8:19-22-- General scriptures concerning
Matthew 9:9-- Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following Jesus
Matthew 10:37-39-- General scriptures concerning
+ 5 more references
Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following JesusGeneral scriptures concerningin forsaking all and following Jesus
Mark
New Testament8 referencesMark 1:16-20-- Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following Jesus
Mark 2:14-- General scriptures concerning
Mark 2:14-- Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following Jesus
Mark 8:34,35-- General scriptures concerning
Mark 9:43-- General scriptures concerning
+ 3 more references
Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following JesusGeneral scriptures concerningin forsaking all and following Jesus
Luke
New Testament7 referencesLuke 5:11,27-- General scriptures concerning
Luke 5:11,27,28-- Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following Jesus
Luke 9:23,24,57-60-- General scriptures concerning
Luke 14:26-33-- General scriptures concerning
Luke 18:27-30-- General scriptures concerning
+ 2 more references
General scriptures concerningPeter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following JesusThe widow, who put everything she had into the treasury
John
New Testament1 referenceJohn 12:25-- General scriptures concerning
Acts
New Testament8 referencesActs 2:44,45-- The early Christians, in having everything in common
Acts 4:34-- The early Christians, in having everything in common
Acts 4:36,37-- Barnabas (Joses), in selling his possessions, and giving everything that he had received to the apostles
Acts 20:22-24-- General scriptures concerning
Acts 20:24-- Paul, in not regarding even his life dear to himself
+ 3 more references
The early Christians, in having everything in commonBarnabas (Joses), in selling his possessions, and giving everything that he had received to the apostlesGeneral scriptures concerningPaul, in not regarding even his life dear to himself+2 more
Romans
New Testament5 referencesRomans 6:6-- General scriptures concerning
Romans 8:12,13,35,36-- General scriptures concerning
Romans 13:14-- General scriptures concerning
Romans 14:1-22-- General scriptures concerning
Romans 15:1-5-- General scriptures concerning
1 Corinthians
New Testament6 references1 Corinthians 4:12-- Paul, in laboring for his own support while he also taught
1 Corinthians 6:12-- General scriptures concerning
1 Corinthians 8:10-13-- General scriptures concerning
1 Corinthians 9:12,15,18,19,23,25-27-- General scriptures concerning
1 Corinthians 10:23,24-- General scriptures concerning
+ 1 more reference
Paul, in laboring for his own support while he also taughtGeneral scriptures concerning
2 Corinthians
New Testament1 reference2 Corinthians 6:3-- General scriptures concerning
Galatians
New Testament3 referencesGalatians 2:20-- General scriptures concerning
Galatians 5:16,17,24-- General scriptures concerning
Galatians 6:14-- General scriptures concerning
Philippians
New Testament3 referencesPhilippians 2:4-- General scriptures concerning
Philippians 3:7-9-- General scriptures concerning
Philippians 3:7,8-- Paul, in not regarding even his life dear to himself
General scriptures concerningPaul, in not regarding even his life dear to himself
Colossians
New Testament1 referenceColossians 3:5-- General scriptures concerning
2 Timothy
New Testament1 reference2 Timothy 2:4-- General scriptures concerning
Titus
New Testament1 referenceTitus 2:12-- General scriptures concerning
Hebrews
New Testament2 referencesHebrews 11:25-- Moses, in choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for only a little while
Hebrews 13:13-- General scriptures concerning
Moses, in choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for only a little whileGeneral scriptures concerning
1 Peter
New Testament2 references1 Peter 2:11-16-- General scriptures concerning
1 Peter 4:1,2-- General scriptures concerning
3 John
New Testament1 reference3 John 1:7-- General scriptures concerning
Revelation
New Testament1 referenceRevelation 12:11-- General scriptures concerning
What This Chain Teaches
- 1
This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to Revelation, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 10 Old Testament and 17 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
- 3
Self-denial is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
- 4
With 19 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Self-denial in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
19 aspects of Self-denial found in Scripture
General scriptures concerning(49 verses)
INSTANCES OF(0 verses)
Abraham, when he offered to Lot (his junior) his preference of the land of Canaan(1 verse)
Moses, in choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for only a little while(1 verse)
Moses, in taking no compensation from the Israelites for his services(1 verse)
Samuel, in his administration of justice(1 verse)
The widow of Zarephath, in sharing with Elijah the last of her sustenance(1 verse)
Daniel, in his abstention(1 verse)
Daniel, in refusing rewards from Belshazzar(1 verse)
Esther, in risking her life for the deliverance of her people(1 verse)
The Rechabites, in refusing to drink wine or strong drink, or even to plant vineyards(1 verse)
Peter and the other apostles, in abandoning their vocations and following Jesus(5 verses)
in forsaking all and following Jesus(2 verses)
The widow, who put everything she had into the treasury(1 verse)
The early Christians, in having everything in common(2 verses)
Barnabas (Joses), in selling his possessions, and giving everything that he had received to the apostles(1 verse)
Paul, in not regarding even his life dear to himself(2 verses)
Paul, in not coveting anyone' s silver, gold, or apparel(1 verse)
Paul, in laboring for his own support while he also taught(3 verses)