Selfish (14 Occurrences)

...Selfish (14 Occurrences). ... (WEY). 2 Corinthians 12:17 Have I gained any selfish advantage over you through any one of the messengers I have sent to you? (WEY). ... biblethesaurus.org/s/selfish.htm - 10k

Ambition (9 Occurrences)

... Philippians 1:16 The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains; (WEB). ... biblethesaurus.org/a/ambition.htm - 9k

Narrow (21 Occurrences)

... 5. (superl.) Contracted; of limited scope; illiberal; bigoted; as, a narrow mind; narrow views. 6. (superl.) Parsimonious; niggardly; covetous; selfish. ... biblethesaurus.org/n/narrow.htm - 14k

Churl (6 Occurrences)

... 2. (n.) A rough, surly, ill-bred man; a boor. 3. (n.) A selfish miser; an illiberal person; a niggard. 4. (a.) Churlish; rough; selfish. Int. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/churl.htm - 9k

Selfishly (1 Occurrence)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In a selfish manner; with regard to private interest only or chiefly. Multi-Version Concordance Selfishly (1 Occurrence). ... biblethesaurus.org/s/selfishly.htm - 6k

Gained (66 Occurrences)

... There is not one of you whom we have wronged, not one to whom we have done harm, not one over whom we have gained any selfish advantage. (WEY). ... biblethesaurus.org/g/gained.htm - 25k

Jealousy (54 Occurrences)

... James 3:14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don't boast and don't lie against the truth. (WEB ASV NAS RSV). ... biblethesaurus.org/j/jealousy.htm - 29k

Empire (8 Occurrences)

... Events had proved that a narrow exclusive aristocracy was incapable of good government because of its utterly selfish policy and disregard for the rights of ... biblethesaurus.org/e/empire.htm - 80k

Liberal (11 Occurrences)

... 5. (a.) Not narrow or contracted in mind; not selfish; enlarged in spirit; catholic. 6. (a.) Free to excess; regardless of law or moral restraint; licentious. ... biblethesaurus.org/l/liberal.htm - 12k

Guided (86 Occurrences)

... (WEY). 2 Corinthians 12:18 I begged Titus to visit you, and sent our other brother with him. Did Titus gain any selfish advantage over you? ... biblethesaurus.org/g/guided.htm - 31k

Greediness (3 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) The quality of being greedy; vehement and selfish desire. Multi-Version Concordance Greediness (3 Occurrences). ... biblethesaurus.org/g/greediness.htm - 7k

Wealthy (22 Occurrences)

... The parable of Dives and Lazarus gives us the sad picture of a selfish rich man who had abused his trust, who had failed to make friends with his money, and who ... biblethesaurus.org/w/wealthy.htm - 17k

Wealth (340 Occurrences)

... The parable of Dives and Lazarus gives us the sad picture of a selfish rich man who had abused his trust, who had failed to make friends with his money, and who ... biblethesaurus.org/w/wealth.htm - 40k

Insincerely (3 Occurrences)

... (See RSV). Philippians 1:16 The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains; (WEB). ... biblethesaurus.org/i/insincerely.htm - 7k

Interest (35 Occurrences)

... in the stocks. 6. (n.) Advantage, personal or general; good, regarded as a selfish benefit; profit; benefit. 7. (n.) Premium paid ... biblethesaurus.org/i/interest.htm - 21k

Ish

... It denotes relation, resemblance, similarity, and sometimes has a diminutive force; as, selfish, boyish, brutish; whitish, somewhat white. ... biblethesaurus.org/i/ish.htm - 7k

Former (107 Occurrences)

... Philippians 1:16 The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains; (WEB). ... biblethesaurus.org/f/former.htm - 41k

Flesh (468 Occurrences)

... 8. (n.) The character under the influence of animal propensities or selfish passions; the soul unmoved by spiritual influences. 9. (n.) Kindred; stock; race. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/flesh.htm - 69k

Feet (2931 Occurrences)

... His act of humility actually cleansed their hearts of selfish ambition, killed their pride, and taught them the lesson of love. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/feet.htm - 17k

Ring (33 Occurrences)

... 21. (n.) A clique; an exclusive combination of persons for a selfish purpose, as to control the market, distribute offices, obtain contracts, etc. 22. ... biblethesaurus.org/r/ring.htm - 24k

Robbery (18 Occurrences)

... Hence, render "a thing to be grasped at"-did not seek equality with God by selfish methods but by humbling himself." It is to be noticed, naturally, that Paul ... biblethesaurus.org/r/robbery.htm - 16k

Robber (14 Occurrences)

... Hence, render "a thing to be grasped at"-did not seek equality with God by selfish methods but by humbling himself." It is to be noticed, naturally, that Paul ... biblethesaurus.org/r/robber.htm - 13k

Exist (24 Occurrences)

... is visible. (WEY). James 3:16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed. (See NAS RSV). 2 ... biblethesaurus.org/e/exist.htm - 14k

Machine (2 Occurrences)

... machine. 5. (n.) A political organization arranged and controlled by one or more leaders for selfish, private or partisan ends. 6 ... biblethesaurus.org/m/machine.htm - 8k

Philistine (63 Occurrences)

... culture and refinement; one without appreciation of the nobler aspirations and sentiments of humanity; one whose scope is limited to selfish and material ... biblethesaurus.org/p/philistine.htm - 29k

Breed (6 Occurrences)

... to rise." In this verse, the manna is said to have arisen, ie "become alive" (with worms), to indicate that God's gifts are spoiled by selfish and miserly ... biblethesaurus.org/b/breed.htm - 10k

Cool (8 Occurrences)

... 5. (superl.) Quietly impudent; negligent of propriety in matters of minor importance, either ignorantly or willfully; presuming and selfish; audacious; as ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cool.htm - 10k

Contracted (2 Occurrences)

... 3. (a.) Narrow; illiberal; selfish; as, a contracted mind; contracted views. 4. (a.) Bargained for; betrothed; as, a contracted peace. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/contracted.htm - 7k

Corban (2 Occurrences)

... teaching them to find excuse from helping their parents by the device of pronouncing "Corban" over their goods, thus reserving them to their own selfish use. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/corban.htm - 9k

Abstinence (2 Occurrences)

... the place). That is to say, so formal has your fasting grown that your ordinary selfish, cruel life goes on just the same. Then ... biblethesaurus.org/a/abstinence.htm - 25k

Anger (387 Occurrences)

... As a translation of words denoting God's "anger," the English word is unfortunate so far as it may seem to imply selfish, malicious or vindictive personal ... biblethesaurus.org/a/anger.htm - 54k

Add (135 Occurrences)

... Philippians 1:16 The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains; (WEB KJV WBS YLT). ... biblethesaurus.org/a/add.htm - 39k

Arrogant (60 Occurrences)

... James 3:14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don't boast and don't lie against the truth. (See NAS). ... biblethesaurus.org/a/arrogant.htm - 22k

Singleness (3 Occurrences)

... 2. (n.) Freedom from duplicity, or secondary and selfish ends; purity of mind or purpose; simplicity; sincerity; as, singleness of purpose; singleness of heart ... biblethesaurus.org/s/singleness.htm - 7k

Self-seeking (2 Occurrences)

Self-seeking. << Self-same, Self-seeking. Self-sown >>. Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Seeking one's own interest or happiness; selfish. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/self-seeking.htm - 7k

Self-inflicted (2 Occurrences)

Self-inflicted. << Self-indulgent, Self-inflicted. Selfish >>. Multi-Version Concordance ... (YLT). << Self-indulgent, Self-inflicted. Selfish >>. Reference Bible. biblethesaurus.org/s/self-inflicted.htm - 7k

Sincerely (8 Occurrences)

... Philippians 1:16 The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains; (Root in WEB KJV WBS). ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sincerely.htm - 9k

Sensual (8 Occurrences)

... In the New Testament "sensual" indicates man's subjection to self and self-interest, whether animal or intellectual-the selfish man in whom the spirit is ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sensual.htm - 11k

Selfishness (4 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) The quality or state of being selfish; exclusive regard to one's own interest or happiness; that supreme self-love or self ... biblethesaurus.org/s/selfishness.htm - 7k

Searchings (2 Occurrences)

... The second expression may mean either irresolution or hesitation based on selfish motives, as the heart was also considered the seat of the feelings, or ... biblethesaurus.org/s/searchings.htm - 8k

Intercession (12 Occurrences)

... He lifts religion from its somewhat selfish character in the patriarchal life to the higher and wider plane of a national and racial fellowship. ... biblethesaurus.org/i/intercession.htm - 52k

Washing (56 Occurrences)

... His act of humility actually cleansed their hearts of selfish ambition, killed their pride, and taught them the lesson of love. ... biblethesaurus.org/w/washing.htm - 38k

Thinking (58 Occurrences)

... Philippians 1:16 The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains; (WEB). ... biblethesaurus.org/t/thinking.htm - 23k

Gain (142 Occurrences)

... There is not one of you whom we have wronged, not one to whom we have done harm, not one over whom we have gained any selfish advantage. (Root in WEY DBY). ... biblethesaurus.org/g/gain.htm - 39k

Obadiah (21 Occurrences)

... The prophet describes the cruelty and shameless gloating over a brother's calamity, in the form of earnest appeals to Edom not to do the selfish and heartless ... biblethesaurus.org/o/obadiah.htm - 32k

Balaam (62 Occurrences)

... He knew enough of God to obey Him, yet for a long time he hoped to win Him over to his own selfish plan (compare 23:4). Through liberal sacrifices he expected ... biblethesaurus.org/b/balaam.htm - 38k

Ananias (11 Occurrences)

... He was a typical Sadducee, wealthy, haughty, unscrupulous, filling his sacred office for purely selfish and political ends, anti-nationalist in his relation to ... biblethesaurus.org/a/ananias.htm - 19k

Hanes (1 Occurrence)

... certain. Pharaoh, in his selfish haste to make league with the kingdom of Judah, may have sent his ambassadors far beyond the frontier. ... biblethesaurus.org/h/hanes.htm - 9k

Deny (48 Occurrences)

... James 3:14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don't boast and don't lie against the truth. (See NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/d/deny.htm - 23k

Deed (71 Occurrences)

... deed. (KJV WBS). James 3:16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed. (WEB WEY ASV). 1 ... biblethesaurus.org/d/deed.htm - 30k

Blows (105 Occurrences)

... but one. (BBE). 1 Timothy 3:3 not a hard drinker nor given to blows; not selfish or quarrelsome or covetous; (WEY BBE). Titus 1:7 ... biblethesaurus.org/b/blows.htm - 35k

Practice (71 Occurrences)

... evil. (WEY NAS RSV). James 3:16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed. (See RSV NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/p/practice.htm - 28k

Visit (97 Occurrences)

... (WEY NIV). 2 Corinthians 12:18 I begged Titus to visit you, and sent our other brother with him. Did Titus gain any selfish advantage over you? ... biblethesaurus.org/v/visit.htm - 36k

Messengers (182 Occurrences)

... (KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV). 2 Corinthians 12:17 Have I gained any selfish advantage over you through any one of the messengers I have sent to you? (WEY). ... biblethesaurus.org/m/messengers.htm - 36k

James (40 Occurrences)

... the occasion of Jesus' last journey to Jerusalem (Mark 10:32), the two brothers gave expression to this presumptuous impetuosity in a more selfish manner (Mark ... biblethesaurus.org/j/james.htm - 78k

Chains (100 Occurrences)

... (BBE NIV). Philippians 1:16 The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains; (WEB). ... biblethesaurus.org/c/chains.htm - 39k

Room (174 Occurrences)

... There is not one of you whom we have wronged, not one to whom we have done harm, not one over whom we have gained any selfish advantage. (WEY NAS NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/r/room.htm - 39k

Ourselves (129 Occurrences)

... (BBE). 2 Corinthians 12:18 I begged Titus to visit you, and sent our other brother with him. Did Titus gain any selfish advantage over you? ... biblethesaurus.org/o/ourselves.htm - 38k

Bitter (203 Occurrences)

... James 3:14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don't boast and don't lie against the truth. (WEB ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bitter.htm - 42k

Roman (26 Occurrences)

... Events had proved that a narrow exclusive aristocracy was incapable of good government because of its utterly selfish policy and disregard for the rights of ... biblethesaurus.org/r/roman.htm - 101k

Begged (71 Occurrences)

... (WEB). 2 Corinthians 12:18 I begged Titus to visit you, and sent our other brother with him. Did Titus gain any selfish advantage over you? ... biblethesaurus.org/b/begged.htm - 26k

Purity (16 Occurrences)

... It may be sensuous, but it is not sensual. It is not selfish. The passion of each finds expression in careful thoughtfulness for the other. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/purity.htm - 30k

Essenes

... They repudiate marriage because they look on woman as a selfish creature and specially addicted to jealousy and hypocrisy, thus likely to dissolve their ... biblethesaurus.org/e/essenes.htm - 38k

Preach (72 Occurrences)

... Philippians 1:16 The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains; (WEB KJV WEY WBS). ... biblethesaurus.org/p/preach.htm - 28k

Boast (86 Occurrences)

... James 3:14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don't boast and don't lie against the truth. (WEB WEY DBY RSV NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/b/boast.htm - 33k

Confusion (71 Occurrences)

... confusion. (DBY). James 3:16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed. (WEB KJV ASV WBS). ... biblethesaurus.org/c/confusion.htm - 39k

Gift (148 Occurrences)

... Moreover, for the more selfish, the gift was very showy (1 Corinthians 13:1 suggests that it was vociferous), and its possession gratified any desire for ... biblethesaurus.org/g/gift.htm - 59k

Appointed (385 Occurrences)

... Philippians 1:16 The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains; (See NAS). ... biblethesaurus.org/a/appointed.htm - 35k

Brethren (528 Occurrences)

... and glorifies family life in all its relations and duties, and sanctifies motherhood with all its cares and trials as holier than a selfish isolation from the ... biblethesaurus.org/b/brethren.htm - 51k

Iscariot (11 Occurrences)

... It was the tragic end of one who espoused a great cause in the spirit of speculation and selfish ambition, and who weighed not the dread consequences to which ... biblethesaurus.org/i/iscariot.htm - 25k

Habakkuk (3 Occurrences)

... After a reign of three months Jehoahaz was deposed by Pharaoh-necoh, who placed Jehoiakim on the throne. The latter was selfish, tyrannical and godless. ... biblethesaurus.org/h/habakkuk.htm - 26k

King (25505 Occurrences)

... The ruling principle in earthly kingdoms is selfish or sectional or national aggrandizement; in the kingdom of Christ it is truth. Christ is king of truth. ... biblethesaurus.org/k/king.htm - 64k

Lie (291 Occurrences)

... (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). James 3:14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don't boast and don't lie against the truth. ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lie.htm - 48k

Lord (59401 Occurrences)

... and glorifies family life in all its relations and duties, and sanctifies motherhood with all its cares and trials as holier than a selfish isolation from the ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lord.htm - 61k

Minor (2 Occurrences)

... period of Athenian greatness. In 386 BC they were restored to the king of Persia by the selfish diplomacy of Sparta. 4. Alexander and ... biblethesaurus.org/m/minor.htm - 62k

Affliction (120 Occurrences)

... Philippians 1:16 The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains; (WEB KJV WBS YLT). ... biblethesaurus.org/a/affliction.htm - 53k

Harbor (9 Occurrences)

... (See NAS RSV NIV). James 3:14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don't boast and don't lie against the truth. (See NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/h/harbor.htm - 9k

Harm (111 Occurrences)

... There is not one of you whom we have wronged, not one to whom we have done harm, not one over whom we have gained any selfish advantage. (WEY). ... biblethesaurus.org/h/harm.htm - 35k

Heart (1223 Occurrences)

... life and character; the moral affections and character itself; the individual disposition and character; as, a good, tender, loving, bad, hard, or selfish heart ... biblethesaurus.org/h/heart.htm - 49k

Judas (42 Occurrences)

... It was the tragic end of one who espoused a great cause in the spirit of speculation and selfish ambition, and who weighed not the dread consequences to which ... biblethesaurus.org/j/judas.htm - 45k