Asceticism
Explore 7 scripture references about asceticism from Nave's Topical Bible, spanning 4 books of the Bible with categorized entries, verse text, and cross-references.
What Does the Bible Say About Asceticism?
The topic of asceticism appears throughout Scripture with 7 references spanning 4 books of the Bible, from 1 Timothy to Matthew. Explore the scriptures below to deepen your understanding of what God's Word teaches about this subject.
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-(A philosophy that leads to severe austerities in subordinating the body to the control of the moral attributes of the mind) -Extreme application of -Rebuked by Jesus MAT 11:19; LUK 7:34 -Rebuked by Paul COL 2:20-23; 1TI 4:1-4,8 -See STOICISM -INSTANCES OF THE PRACTICE OF -John the Baptist MAT 11:18; LUK 7:33 -Those who practiced celibacy "for the kingdom of heaven's sake," MAT 19:12
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What does the Bible say about asceticism?
The Bible contains 7 references to asceticism across 4 books of the Bible. Nave's Topical Bible organizes these references for in-depth study.
Where is asceticism mentioned in the Bible?
Asceticism is referenced in 1 Timothy, Colossians, Luke, Matthew. There are 7 total scripture references on this topic.