From fleshly work to spiritual work

From fleshly work to spiritual work:

Matthew 4:

It is written about Jesus that "(while) walking beside the Sea (of) Galilee He-saw two brothers — Simon (the (one) being-called Peter) and Andrew, his brother, throwing (a) casting-net into the sea, for THEY-WERE FISHERMEN. And He-says (to) them, “Come after Me and I-WILL-MAKE YOU FISHERMEN (OF) PEOPLE”." (Matthew 4:18-19).

Matthew 6:

Jesus said: "Do not be anxious, saying, ‘What may-we-eat?’ or ‘What may-we-drink?’ or ‘WHAT MAY-WE-PUT-ON?’ For THE GENTILES ARE-SEEKING-AFTER ALL THESE (THINGS). For your heavenly Father knows that you-have-need (of) all these (things). BUT BE-SEEKING FIRST THE KINGDOM (OF) GOD AND HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS, and all these (things) will-be-added (to) you" (Matthew 6:31-33).

Mark 6:

It is written about Jesus that "HE-BEGAN TO-TEACH in the synagogue. And (while) listening, MANY WERE-ASTOUNDED, SAYING “From where (did) these (things come to) this (One)? And what (is) the wisdom having-been-given (to) this (One)? And such miracles having-taken-place by His hands! IS THIS (ONE) NOT THE CARPENTER [...]?" (Mark 6:2-3). 

Jesus at that point of His ministry was not working as a carpenter but ministering to people spiritual things. 

Luke 2:

It is written about Jesus that "His parents were-going to Jerusalem yearly (for) the Feast (of) the Passover" (Luke 2:41), "and having-completed the days, during their returning, the boy Jesus stayed-behind in Jerusalem" (Luke 2:43), "but HAVING-THOUGHT (THAT) HE WAS IN THE CARAVAN, they-went (a) day’s journey. And they-were-searching-for Him among the relatives and the acquaintances. But not having-found (Him), they-returned to Jerusalem, searching-for Him. And it-came-about after three days (that) they-found Him in the temple, SITTING IN (THE) MIDST (OF) THE TEACHERS, both LISTENING-TO THEM AND QUESTIONING THEM. And all the (ones) listening-to Him were-astonished at (His) understanding and HIS ANSWERS. And having-seen Him, they-were-astounded. And His mother said to Him, “Child, why did-you-do us like this? Behold, Your father and I were-looking (for) You, (while) suffering-pain”. And HE-SAID to them, “Why (is it) that you-were-looking (for) Me? DID-YOU NOT KNOW THAT I MUST BE IN THE (THINGS OF) MY FATHER?" (Luke 2:44-49). 

The mother of Jesus mentioned here to Jesus specifically "Your father" (Luke 2:48), to which Jesus mentioned specifically "My Father" (Luke 2:49). 

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Luke 10:

It is written about Jesus that "(a) certain woman, Martha (by) name, received Him. And (to) this (one) there-was (a) sister being-called Mary, who also was-listening-to His word, having-sat-near to the feet (of) the Lord. But MARTHA WAS-BEING-DISTRACTED WITH MUCH SERVICE. And having-stood-near, she-said “Lord, do You not care that my sister left me to-be-serving alone? Tell her then that she-should-help me”. But having-responded, the Lord said (to) her, “Martha, MARTHA, YOU-ARE-ANXIOUS AND TROUBLED ABOUT MANY (THINGS). BUT THERE-IS (A) NEED (OF) ONE (THING). FOR MARY CHOSE THE GOOD PART, WHICH WILL NOT BE-TAKEN-AWAY (FROM) HER”." (Luke 10:38-42).

Luke 12:

It is written about Jesus that "He-spoke (a) parable to them, saying, “THE LAND (OF A) CERTAIN RICH MAN WAS-PRODUCTIVE. And he-was-reasoning within himself, saying, ‘WHAT SHOULD-I-DO, because I-do not have (a place) where I-will-gather my fruits?’ And he-said, ‘I-WILL-DO THIS, I-will-tear-down my barns and BUILD LARGER (ONES), and there I-will-gather all my grain and good (things). And I-will-say (to) my soul, “Soul, you-have many good (things) lying (in store) for many years. Be-resting. Eat, drink. Be-enjoying-yourself ”’. BUT GOD SAID (TO) HIM, ‘Foolish (one)! (On) this night they-are-demanding your life from you. And (THE THINGS) WHICH YOU-PREPARED, (FOR) WHOM WILL-THEY-BE?’ So (is) the (one) storing-up (for) himself, and not being-rich toward God”. And He-said to His disciples, “For this reason, I-say (to) you, do not be-anxious (for your) life (as to) what you-may-eat, nor (for your) body (as to) what you-may-put-on. For life is more (than) food, and the body (is more than) clothing. CONSIDER THE RAVENS, THAT THEY-DO NOT SOW NOR REAP, (for) which there-is not (a) storeroom nor (a) barn. And God feeds them. How-much more are you worth (than) the birds" (Luke 12:16-24).

Jesus mentioned here specifically that "life is more (than) food' (Luke 12:23).

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Luke 14:

Jesus said: "“(A) certain man was-making (a) great dinner, and he-invited many. And he-sent-out his slave (at) the hour (of) the dinner to-say (to) the (ones) having-been-invited, ‘Come, because it-is already prepared. And they all alike began TO-EXCUSE(-THEMSELVES)". The first said (to) him, ‘I-bought (A) FIELD. AND I-HAVE (A) NECESSITY, HAVING-GONE-OUT, TO-SEE IT. I-ask you, have me excused’. And another said, ‘I-bought FIVE PAIR (OF) OXEN, AND I-AM-PROCEEDING TO-TEST THEM. I-ask you, have me excused’." (Luke 14:16-19).

Jesus mentioned here specifically that people said "I-bought' (Luke 14:18-19).

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Luke 17:

Jesus said: "just-as it-happened in the days (of) Lot, they-were-eating, drinking, buying, selling, PLANTING, BUILDING. But (on) that day Lot departed from Sodom, it-rained fire and sulphur from heaven and destroyed everyone" (Luke 17:28-29).

Jesus mentioned here specifically that people were "eating, drinking" (Luke 17:28) and "buying, selling" (Luke 17:28).

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John 6:

Jesus said, after having done a sign by multiplying the bread and people wanted more of that: "DO NOT BE-WORKING (FOR) THE FOOD (WHICH IS) PERISHING, BUT (FOR) THE FOOD (WHICH IS) REMAINING TO ETERNAL LIFE, which the Son (of) Man will-give (to) you" (John 6:27).

1 Corinthians 3:

Paul wrote: "I PLANTED, Apollos WATERED" (1 Corinthians 3:6), "And the (one) PLANTING and the (one) WATERING are one, but each will-receive (his) own reward according-to (his) own LABOR. For WE-ARE GOD'S FELLOW-WORKERS; YOU-ARE GOD'S LAND-WORK" (1 Corinthians 3:8-9).

1 Corinthians 9:

Paul wrote: "Do-you not know that the (ones) running in (a) race all run, but one receives the prize? BE-RUNNING in-this-manner: that you-may-take-hold-of (the prize). And everyone COMPETING is-inner-mighted (as to) all (things). So those (do it) in-order-that they-might-receive (A) CORRUPTIBLE CROWN, but we (AN) INCORRUPTIBLE (CROWN)" (1 Corinthians 9:24-25).

1 Timothy 4:

Paul wrote: "BODILY TRAINING IS PROFITABLE FOR (A) LITTLE, BUT GODLINESS IS PROFITABLE FOR ALL (THINGS), having the promise (FOR) THE PRESENT LIFE AND THE (ONE) TO-COME" (1 Timothy 4:8).

Paul mentioned here specifically "the present life and the (one) to-come" (1 Timothy 4:8).

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