From fleshly family to spiritual family

From fleshly family to spiritual family:

Matthew 10:

Jesus said: "Do not suppose that I-came to-cast peace over the earth. I-did not come to-cast peace, but (a) sword. For I-CAME TO-CAUSE-A-SEPARATION, (A) MAN AGAINST HIS FATHER, and (A) DAUGHTER AGAINST HER MOTHER, and (a) daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. And (the) enemies (of) the person (will be) his household-members. THE (ONE) LOVING FATHER OR MOTHER ABOVE ME IS NOT WORTHY (OF) ME. And THE (ONE) LOVING SON OR DAUGHTER ABOVE ME IS NOT WORTHY (OF) ME" (Matthew 10:34-37).

Jesus mentioned here specifically that He came to cast a "sword" (Matthew 10:34).

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Matthew 12:

It is written about Jesus that "While He (was) still speaking (to) the crowds, behold, His mother and brothers were-standing outside, seeking to-speak (to) Him. And someone said (to) Him, “BEHOLD, YOUR MOTHER AND YOUR BROTHERS ARE-STANDING OUTSIDE, SEEKING TO-SPEAK (TO) YOU”. But the (One), having-responded, said (to) the (ones) speaking (to) Him, “WHO IS MY MOTHER AND WHO ARE MY BROTHERS?” And having-stretched-out His hand TOWARD HIS DISCIPLES, He-said “BEHOLD, MY MOTHER AND MY BROTHERS! For WHOEVER DOES THE WILL (OF) MY FATHER in (the) heavens, HE IS MY BROTHER AND SISTER AND MOTHER”." (Matthew 12:46-50).

Mark 10:

It is written that Peter spoke to Jesus, and "Peter began to-say (to) Him, “Behold, we left everything, and have-followed You”. Jesus said, “Truly I-say (to) you, there-is no-one WHO LEFT house or BROTHERS OR SISTERS OR MOTHER OR FATHER OR CHILDREN or fields for-the-sake (of) Me and for-the-sake (of) the good-news EXCEPT HE-RECEIVE (A) HUNDRED-FOLD NOW IN THIS TIME, houses and BROTHERS AND SISTERS AND MOTHERS AND CHILDREN and fields, along-with persecutions, and in the coming age, eternal life" (Mark 10:28-30).

Jesus mentioned here specifically "eternal life" (Mark 10:30).

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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-SEARCHING-FOR HIM AMONG THE RELATIVES and the acquaintances. And 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" (Luke 2:44-46), "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 2:48-49). 

Jesus mentioned here specifically that He "must be in the (things of)" (Luke 2:49) His Father. 

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Luke 9:

Jesus said to someone "“Be-following Me”. But the (one) said, “Master, PERMIT ME, having-gone, FIRST TO-BURY MY FATHER”. But He-said (to) him, “ALLOW THE DEAD (ONES) TO-BURY THEIR (OWN) DEAD (ONES). But you, having-gone, be-proclaiming the kingdom (of) God”. And another also said, “I-will-follow You, Master. But FIRST PERMIT ME TO-SAY-GOOD-BYE (TO) THE (ONES) IN MY HOUSE”. But Jesus said to him, “NO-ONE having-put (his) hand on (the) plow and LOOKING TO THE (THINGS) BEHIND IS FIT (FOR) THE KINGDOM (OF) GOD”." (Luke 9:59-62).

Jesus mentioned here specifically "the kingdom (of) God" (Luke 9:60).

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Luke 10:

It is written about disciples of Jesus that: "THE SEVENTY returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are-subject (to) us in Your name”." (Luke 10:17), and Jesus said to them: "do not be-rejoicing in this, that the spirits are-subject (to) you. But be-rejoicing that your names have-been-recorded in the heavens”. At the very hour, He-rejoiced-greatly in the Spirit and said, “I-praise You, Father, Lord (of) heaven and earth, that You-hid these (things) from wise (ones) and intelligent (ones), and you-revealed them (to) INFANTS" (Luke 10:20-21).

Luke 11:

It is written that a womam spoke to Jesus and: "said (to) Him, “BLESSED (IS) THE WOMB HAVING-CARRIED YOU, AND (THE) BREASTS YOU-SUCKED”. BUT He said, “ON-THE-CONTRARY, BLESSED (ARE) THE (ONES) HEARING THE WORD (OF) GOD AND KEEPING (IT)”." (Luke 11:27-28). 

John 1:

It is written: "all-who received Him, He-gave them, THE (ONES) BELIEVING IN HIS NAME, (the) authority TO-BECOME CHILDREN (OF) GOD, who were-born not of bloods, nor of (the) will (of the) flesh, nor of (the) will (of a) husband, but of God" (John 1:12-13).

John 4:

A Samaritan woman said to Jesus: "OUR FATHERS WORSHIPED ON THIS MOUNTAIN, and you (Jews) say that the place where one-must worship is in Jerusalem”. JESUS SAYS (to) her, “Believe Me, woman, that (an) hour is-coming when you-(Samaritans)-WILL-GIVE-WORSHIP (TO) THE FATHER NEITHER ON THIS MOUNTAIN nor in Jerusalem" (John 4:20-21). 

The woman mentioned what her "FATHERS" (John 4:20) wanted but Jesus mentioned in contrast what "THE FATHER" (John 4:21) wanted.

Jesus here mentioned specifically "will-give-worship" (John 4:21) and "Jerusalem" (John 4:21).

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Romans 8:

Paul wrote: "ALL-WHO ARE-BEING-LED (BY THE) SPIRIT (OF) GOD, THESE ARE THE SONS (OF) GOD. For you-did not receive (a) spirit (of) slavery again (leading) to fear, but you-received (a) Spirit (of) adoption-as-sons by Which we-are-crying-out “Abba! Father!” THE SPIRIT ITSELF BEARS-WITNESS-WITH OUR SPIRIT THAT WE-ARE CHILDREN (OF) GOD!" (Romans 8:14-16).

1 Corinthians 3:

Paul wrote: "And-I, BROTHERS, was not able to-speak (to) you as (to) spiritual (ones), but as (to ones) made-of-flesh, as (to) INFANTS in Christ." (1 Corinthians 3:1).

Galatians 3:

Paul wrote: "YOU all ARE SONS (OF) GOD THROUGH FAITH IN CHRIST Jesus" (Galatians 3:26).

Ephesians 3:

Paul wrote: "For this reason I-bow my knees before THE FATHER, from Whom (THE) WHOLE FAMILY IN (THE) HEAVENS AND ON EARTH is-named" (Ephesians 3:14-15).

Ephesians 4:

Paul wrote: "He gave some (as) apostles, and some (as) prophets, and some (as) evangelists, and some (as) shepherds and teachers, for the completeness (of) the holy (ones), for (the) work (of) ministry, for (the) building-up (of) the body (of) Christ UNTIL WE ALL ATTAIN to the unity (of) the faith and (of) the knowledge (of) the Son of God, TO (A) MATURE MAN, to (the) measure (of the) stature (of) the fullness (of) Christ, SO-THAT WE-MAY NO-LONGER BE INFANTS, being-tossed-about and carried-around (by) every wind (of) teaching" (Ephesians 4:11).

Hebrews 5:

It is written: "(although) being-obligated to-be teachers because-of the time, you again have (a) need (that) someone be-teaching you the elements (of) the beginning (concerning) the oracles (of) God. And you-have-become (ones) having (a) need (of) milk and not (of) solid food. For everyone partaking (of) milk (is) untried (in the) word (of) righteousness, for he-is (AN) INFANT. But the solid food is (for THE) MATURE, THE (ONES) BECAUSE-OF HABIT HAVING (THEIR) SENSES TRAINED FOR DISTINGUSHING (OF) BOTH GOOD AND EVIL" (Hebrews 5:12-14).

The author mentioned here specifically "milk" (Hebrews 5:12) and "solid food" (Hebrews 5:12).

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Hebrews 11:

It is written: "(By) faith Moses, having-become great, REFUSED TO-BE-CALLED SON (OF) PHARAOH'S DAUGHTER, having-chosen RATHER to-be-mistreated-with THE PEOPLE (OF) GOD" (Hebrews 11:24-25).

Hebrews 12:

It is written: "WE-HAD FATHERS (OF) OUR FLESH (as) discipliners and were-respecting (them), BUT SHALL-WE NOT MUCH MORE BE-SUBJECT (TO) THE FATHER (OF OUR) SPIRITS and live? For the (ones) were-disciplining (us) FOR (A) FEW DAYS ACCORDING-TO THE (THING) SEEMING (GOOD TO) THEM; BUT THE (ONE DOES SO) FOR (OUR) BENEFIT, so that (we may) share-in His holiness" (Hebrews 12:9-10). 

1 Peter 1:

Peter wrote: "if YOU-ARE-CALLING-UPON (AS) FATHER the (One) judging without-respect-of-persons according-to the work (of) each (person), conduct the time (of) your stay with fear, knowing that YOU-WERE-REDEEMED FROM your FUTILE WAY-OF-LIFE HANDED-DOWN-FROM-YOUR-FATHERS" (1 Peter 1:17-18). 

Peter mentioned here specifically your "futile way-of-life" (1 Peter 1:18).

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1 Peter 2:

Peter wrote: "yearn like newborn BABIES for the deceitless reasonable milk in-order-that by it you-may-grow for (your) salvation" (1 Peter 2:2).

Peter mentioned here specifically the deceitless reasonable "milk" (1 Peter 2:2).

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John 1:

It is written: "all-who received Him, He-gave them, the (ones) believing in His name, (the) authority to-become children (of) God, who were NOT BORN OF BLOODS, NOR OF (THE) WILL (OF THE) FLESH, NOR OF (THE) WILL (OF A) HUSBAND, BUT (OF) GOD" (John 1:12-13).

John 3:

Jesus said: "“Truly, truly, I-say (to) you, unless ONE IS-BORN AGAIN, he-is not able to-see the kingdom (of) God”. Nicodemus says to Him, “HOW IS (A) PERSON ABLE TO-BE-BORN WHILE-BEING (AN) OLD MAN? HE IS NOT ABLE TO-ENTER (A) SECOND (TIME) INTO THE WOMB (OF) HIS MOTHER AND BE-BORN, (IS HE)?” Jesus responded, “Truly, truly, I-say to-you, unless one is-born of water and (the) Spirit, he is not able to-enter into the kingdom (of) God. THE (THING) HAVING-BEEN-BORN OF THE FLESH is flesh, and THE (THING) HAVING-BEEN-BORN-OF THE SPIRIT is spirit. Do not marvel that I-said (to) you, ‘You (all) must BE-BORN-AGAIN’" (John 3:3-7).

Jesus mentioned here specifically "the kingdom (of) God" (John 3:3).

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1 Corinthians 1:

Paul wrote: "look (at) your calling, brothers, that (there are) not many wise ACCORDING-TO (THE) FLESH, not many powerful, NOT MANY WELL-BORN" (1 Corinthians 1:26).

Galatians 4:

Paul wrote: "just-as at-that-time THE (ONE) HAVING-BEEN-BORN ACCORDING-TO (THE) FLESH was-persecuting THE (ONE BORN) ACCORDING-TO (THE) SPIRIT, so also now" (Galatians 4:29).

James 1:

James wrote about "THE FATHER (OF) LIGHTS, with Whom there-is no variation or shadow (of) turning. Having-willed (it), HE-BROUGHT US FORTH (THROUGH THE) WORD (OF) TRUTH so that we (might) be (a) kind-of firstfruit (of) His creatures" (James 1:17-18).

1 Peter 1:

Peter wrote: "Blessed (be) the God and FATHER (of) our Lord Jesus Christ, THE (ONE) HAVING-CAUSED US TO-BE-BORN-AGAIN according-to His great mercy" (1 Peter 1:3), "HAVING-BEEN-BORN-AGAIN NOT FROM CORRUPTIBLE SEED BUT INCORRUPTIBLE, THROUGH (THE) LIVING AND ABIDING WORD (OF) GOD. Because “ALL FLESH (is) like grass and all its glory like (a) flower (of) grass. The grass was-dried-up and the flower fell-off. But the word (of the) Lord abides to the age”, and this is the word having-been-announced-as-good-news to you" (1 Peter 1:23-25).

1 Peter 2:

Peter wrote: "yearn like NEWBORN babies for the deceitless reasonable milk in-order-that by it you-may-grow for (your) salvation" (1 Peter 2:2).

Peter mentioned here specifically the deceitless reasonable "milk" (1 Peter 2:2).

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From fleshly seed to spiritual seed:

One Greek word which can be translated as "SEED" can be "sperma" [4690 in Greek], from which the word for "sperm" comes from. It can denote what is a cause of the birth. 

Luke 8:

Jesus said: "the parable means this: THE SEED [sporos 4703 in Greek] IS THE WORD (OF) GOD. And the (people) along the road are the (ones) having-heard. Then the devil comes and takes-away the word from their heart in-order-that they-may not be-saved, having-believed" (Luke 8:11-12).

Romans 1:

Paul wrote about Jesus, God's "Son, the (One) having-come from (the) SEED [sperma 4690 in Greek] (of) David ACCORDING-TO (THE) FLESH" (Romans 1:3).

1 Peter 1:

Peter wrote of "having-been-born-again NOT FROM CORRUPTIBLE SEED [spora 4701 in Greek] BUT INCORRUPTIBLE, THROUGH (THE) LIVING AND ABIDING WORD (OF) GOD" (1 Peter 1:23).

1 John 3:

It is written: "Everyone having-been-born of GOD is not doing sin, because HIS SEED [sperma 4690 in Greek] is-abiding in him" (1 John 3:9).

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1 Corinthians 4:

Paul wrote: "I-am-writing these (things) not shaming you, but admonishing (you) as MY BELOVED CHILDREN. For if you-should-have ten-thousand CHILD-LEADERS IN CHRIST, yet (YOU DO) NOT (HAVE) MANY FATHERS. For I BEGOT YOU IN CHRIST JESUS THROUGH THE GOOD-NEWS" (1 Corinthians 4:14-15), and "I-sent TIMOTHY (to) you, who is MY beloved and faithful CHILD IN (THE) LORD" (1 Corinthians 4:17). 

Galatians 4:

Paul wrote: "(it is) good to-be-zealously-sought in a commendable (thing) at-all-times, and not only during my being-present with you, MY CHILDREN, (AS TO) WHOM AGAIN I-AM-SUFFERING-BIRTH-PAINS until which (time) Christ may-be-formed in you" (Galatians 4:18-19). 

1 Timothy 5:

Paul wrote: "be-declining YOUNGER widows. For when THEY-GROW-WANTON (AGAINST) CHRIST, they-want to-marry" (1 Timothy 5:11), "they-are-learning (to be) NON-WORKING, (while) going-around the houses. And NOT ONLY NON-WORKING, BUT ALSO babblers and BUSYBODIES" (1 Timothy 5:13). "THEREFORE, I-WANT YOUNGER (widows) to-marry, TO-BEAR-CHILDREN, to-manage-the-house, to-give (to) the (one) opposing no opportunity for-the-sake-of reviling. FOR SOME ALREADY TURNED-ASIDE AFTER SATAN" (1 Timothy 5:14-15).

In contrast, Paul wrote: "But the (one who is) TRULY widow AND HAS-BEEN-LEFT-ALONE HAS-PUT-(HER)-HOPE UPON GOD, and CONTINUES-IN-PETITIONS AND PRAYERS (by) night and (by) day" (1 Timothy 5:5).

Paul mentioned here specifically about the younger widows that "they-want to-marry" (1 Timothy 5:11).

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Philemon 1:

Paul wrote: "I-am-appealing to you concerning MY CHILD WHOM I-BEGOT in (my) imprisonment, ONESIMUS, THE (ONE) FORMELY USELESS (to) you BUT NOW USEFUL both (to) you and (to) me" (Philemon 1:10-11). 

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John 3:

Jesus said: "The (thing) having-been-born of the flesh IS FLESH, and the (thing) having-been born-of the Spirit IS SPIRIT. Do not marvel that I-said (to) you, ‘You (all) must be-born again’" (John 3:6-7).

1 Corinthians 3:

Paul wrote: "And-I, brothers, was not able to-speak (to) you AS (TO) SPIRITUAL (ONES), but AS (TO ONES) MADE-OF-FLESH, as (to) infants in Christ." (1 Corinthians 3:1).

2 Corinthians 5:

Paul wrote: "from now (on), we-regard no-one based-on (the) FLESH. Even though we-have-known Christ based-on (the) flesh, nevertheless now we no-longer are-knowing (Him thus). So-then if anyone (is) in Christ, (HE IS A) NEW CREATION. The old (things) passed-away; behold, new (things) have-come-into-being" (2 Corinthians 5:16-17).

Galatians 6:

Paul wrote: "For neither CIRCUMCISION nor UNCIRCUMCISION is anything, but (A) NEW CREATION" (Galatians 6:15).

Paul specifically mentioned here "CIRCUMCISION " (Galatians 6:15) as not being anything. 

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James 1:

James wrote about "the Father (of) lights, with Whom there-is no variation or shadow (of) turning. Having-willed (it), He-brought us forth (through the) word (of) truth so that we (might) be (A) KIND-OF FIRSTFRUIT (OF) HIS CREATURES" (James 1:17-18).

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