God chose to use the word "church" 78 times in 76 verses, all of which are reproduced below.
We make no apologies for using the word that God chose to use ("church") and for rejecting the man-made term "local church".
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GOD uses the word "church"
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Dr. Kirkland says it means a "place"
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Dr. Kirkland says it DOES NOT mean a "brotherhood of believers" |
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Matthew 16:18
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
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Matthew 16:18
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my "place"; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
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Matthew 16:18
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my "brotherhood of believers"; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
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Matthew 18:17
And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican. |
Matthew 18:17
And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the "place": but if he neglect to hear the "place", let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican. |
Matthew 18:17
And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the "brotherhood of believers": but if he neglect to hear the "brotherhood of believers", let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican. |
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Acts 2:47
Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. |
Acts 2:47
Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the "place" daily such as should be saved. |
Acts 2:47
Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the "brotherhood of believers" daily such as should be saved. |
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Acts 5:11
And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things. |
Acts 5:11
And great fear came upon all the "place", and upon as many as heard these things. |
Acts 5:11
And great fear came upon all the "brotherhood of believers", and upon as many as heard these things. |
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Acts 7:38
This is he, that was in the church in the wilderness with the angel which spake to him in the mount Sina, and with our fathers: who received the lively oracles to give unto us: |
Acts 7:38
This is he, that was in the "place" in the wilderness with the angel which spake to him in the mount Sina, and with our fathers: who received the lively oracles to give unto us: |
Acts 7:38
This is he, that was in the "brotherhood of believers" in the wilderness with the angel which spake to him in the mount Sina, and with our fathers: who received the lively oracles to give unto us: |
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Acts 8:1
And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. |
Acts 8:1
And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the "place" which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. |
Acts 8:1
And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the "brotherhood of believers" which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. |
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Acts 8:3
As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. |
Acts 8:3
As for Saul, he made havock of the "place", entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. |
Acts 8:3
As for Saul, he made havock of the "brotherhood of believers", entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. |
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Acts 11:22
Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. |
Acts 11:22
Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the "place" which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. |
Acts 11:22
Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the "brotherhood of believers" which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. |
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Acts 11:26
And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. |
Acts 11:26
And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the "place", and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. |
Acts 11:26
And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the "brotherhood of believers", and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. |
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Acts 12:1
Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. |
Acts 12:1
Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the "place". |
Acts 12:1
Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the "brotherhood of believers". |
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Acts 12:5
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. |
Acts 12:5
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the "place" unto God for him. |
Acts 12:5
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the "brotherhood of believers" unto God for him. |
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Acts 13:1
Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. |
Acts 13:1
Now there were in the "place" that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. |
Acts 13:1
Now there were in the "brotherhood of believers" that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. |
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Acts 14:23
And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. |
Acts 14:23
And when they had ordained them elders in every "place", and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. |
Acts 14:23
And when they had ordained them elders in every "brotherhood of believers", and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. |
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Acts 14:27
And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles. |
Acts 14:27
And when they were come, and had gathered the "place" together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles. |
Acts 14:27
And when they were come, and had gathered the "brotherhood of believers" together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles. |
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Acts 15:3
And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren. |
Acts 15:3
And being brought on their way by the "place", they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren. |
Acts 15:3
And being brought on their way by the "brotherhood of believers", they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren. |
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Acts 15:4
And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them. |
Acts 15:4
And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the "place", and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them. |
Acts 15:4
And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the "brotherhood of believers", and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them. |
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Acts 15:22
Then pleased it the apostles and elders with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas and Silas, chief men among the brethren: |
Acts 15:22
Then pleased it the apostles and elders with the whole "place", to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas and Silas, chief men among the brethren: |
Acts 15:22
Then pleased it the apostles and elders with the whole "brotherhood of believers", to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas and Silas, chief men among the brethren: |
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Acts 18:22
And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch. |
Acts 18:22
And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted the "place", he went down to Antioch. |
Acts 18:22
And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted the "brotherhood of believers", he went down to Antioch. |
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Acts 20:17
And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. |
Acts 20:17
And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the "place". |
Acts 20:17
And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the "brotherhood of believers". |
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Acts 20:28
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. |
Acts 20:28
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the "place" of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. |
Acts 20:28
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the "brotherhood of believers" of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. |
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Romans 16:1
I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: |
Romans 16:1
I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the "place" which is at Cenchrea: |
Romans 16:1
I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the "brotherhood of believers" which is at Cenchrea: |
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Romans 16:5
Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ. |
Romans 16:5
Likewise greet the "place" that is in their house. Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ. |
Romans 16:5
Likewise greet the "brotherhood of believers" that is in their house. Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ. |
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Romans 16:23
Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother. |
Romans 16:23
Gaius mine host, and of the whole "place", saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother. |
Romans 16:23
Gaius mine host, and of the whole "brotherhood of believers", saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother. |
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1 Corinthians 1:2
Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both their's and our's: |
1 Corinthians 1:2
Unto the "place" of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both their's and our's: |
1 Corinthians 1:2
Unto the "brotherhood of believers" of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both their's and our's: |
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1 Corinthians 4:17
For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church. |
1 Corinthians 4:17
For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every "place". |
1 Corinthians 4:17
For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every "brotherhood of believers". |
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1 Corinthians 6:4
If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church. |
1 Corinthians 6:4
If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the "place". |
1 Corinthians 6:4
If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the "brotherhood of believers". |
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1 Corinthians 10:32
Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: |
1 Corinthians 10:32
Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the "place" of God: |
1 Corinthians 10:32
Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the "brotherhood of believers" of God: |
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1 Corinthians 11:18
For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. |
1 Corinthians 11:18
For first of all, when ye come together in the "place", I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. |
1 Corinthians 11:18
For first of all, when ye come together in the "brotherhood of believers", I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. |
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1 Corinthians 11:22
What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? what shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not. |
1 Corinthians 11:22
What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the "place" of God, and shame them that have not? what shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not. |
1 Corinthians 11:22
What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the "brotherhood of believers" of God, and shame them that have not? what shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not. |
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1 Corinthians 12:28
And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. |
1 Corinthians 12:28
And God hath set some in the "place", first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. |
1 Corinthians 12:28
And God hath set some in the "brotherhood of believers", first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. |
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1 Corinthians 14:4
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. |
1 Corinthians 14:4
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the "place". |
1 Corinthians 14:4
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the "brotherhood of believers". |
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1 Corinthians 14:5
I would that ye all spake with tongues but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. |
1 Corinthians 14:5
I would that ye all spake with tongues but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the "place" may receive edifying. |
1 Corinthians 14:5
I would that ye all spake with tongues but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the "brotherhood of believers" may receive edifying. |
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1 Corinthians 14:12
Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. |
1 Corinthians 14:12
Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the "place". |
1 Corinthians 14:12
Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the "brotherhood of believers". |
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1 Corinthians 14:19
Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. |
1 Corinthians 14:19
Yet in the "place" I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. |
1 Corinthians 14:19
Yet in the "brotherhood of believers" I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. |
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1 Corinthians 14:23
If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad? |
1 Corinthians 14:23
If therefore the whole "place" be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad? |
1 Corinthians 14:23
If therefore the whole "brotherhood of believers" be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad? |
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1 Corinthians 14:28
But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. |
1 Corinthians 14:28
But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the "place"; and let him speak to himself, and to God. |
1 Corinthians 14:28
But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the "brotherhood of believers"; and let him speak to himself, and to God. |
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1 Corinthians 14:35
And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church |
1 Corinthians 14:35
And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the "place" |
1 Corinthians 14:35
And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the "brotherhood of believers" |
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1 Corinthians 15:9
For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. |
1 Corinthians 15:9
For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the "place" of God. |
1 Corinthians 15:9
For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the "brotherhood of believers" of God. |
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1 Corinthians 16:19
The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. |
1 Corinthians 16:19
The "place"es of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the "place" that is in their house. |
1 Corinthians 16:19
The "brotherhood of believers"es of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the "brotherhood of believers" that is in their house. |
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2 Corinthians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: |
2 Corinthians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the "place" of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: |
2 Corinthians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the "brotherhood of believers" of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: |
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Galatians 1:13
For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: |
Galatians 1:13
For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the "place" of God, and wasted it: |
Galatians 1:13
For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the "brotherhood of believers" of God, and wasted it: |
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Ephesians 1:22
And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, |
Ephesians 1:22
And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the "place", |
Ephesians 1:22
And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the "brotherhood of believers", |
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Ephesians 3:10
To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, |
Ephesians 3:10
To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the "place" the manifold wisdom of God, |
Ephesians 3:10
To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the "brotherhood of believers" the manifold wisdom of God, |
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Ephesians 3:21
Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. |
Ephesians 3:21
Unto him be glory in the "place" by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. |
Ephesians 3:21
Unto him be glory in the "brotherhood of believers" by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. |
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Ephesians 5:23
For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. |
Ephesians 5:23
For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the "place": and he is the saviour of the body. |
Ephesians 5:23
For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the "brotherhood of believers": and he is the saviour of the body. |
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Ephesians 5:24
Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. |
Ephesians 5:24
Therefore as the "place" is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. |
Ephesians 5:24
Therefore as the "brotherhood of believers" is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. |
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Ephesians 5:25
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; |
Ephesians 5:25
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the "place", and gave himself for it; |
Ephesians 5:25
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the "brotherhood of believers", and gave himself for it; |
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Ephesians 5:27
That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. |
Ephesians 5:27
That he might present it to himself a glorious "place", not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. |
Ephesians 5:27
That he might present it to himself a glorious "brotherhood of believers", not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. |
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Ephesians 5:29
For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: |
Ephesians 5:29
For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the "place": |
Ephesians 5:29
For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the "brotherhood of believers": |
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Ephesians 5:32
This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. |
Ephesians 5:32
This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the "place". |
Ephesians 5:32
This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the "brotherhood of believers". |
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Philippians 3:6
Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. |
Philippians 3:6
Concerning zeal, persecuting the "place"; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. |
Philippians 3:6
Concerning zeal, persecuting the "brotherhood of believers"; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. |
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Philippians 4:15
Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. |
Philippians 4:15
Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no "place" communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. |
Philippians 4:15
Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no "brotherhood of believers" communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. |
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Colossians 1:18
And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. |
Colossians 1:18
And he is the head of the body, the "place": who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. |
Colossians 1:18
And he is the head of the body, the "brotherhood of believers": who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. |
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Colossians 1:24
Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church: |
Colossians 1:24
Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the "place": |
Colossians 1:24
Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the "brotherhood of believers": |
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Colossians 4:15
Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house. |
Colossians 4:15
Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the "place" which is in his house. |
Colossians 4:15
Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the "brotherhood of believers" which is in his house. |
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Colossians 4:16
And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea. |
Colossians 4:16
And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the "place" of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea. |
Colossians 4:16
And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the "brotherhood of believers" of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea. |
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1 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. |
1 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the "place" of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. |
1 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the "brotherhood of believers" of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. |
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2 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: |
2 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the "place" of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: |
2 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the "brotherhood of believers" of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: |
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1 Timothy 3:5
(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) |
1 Timothy 3:5
(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the "place" of God?) |
1 Timothy 3:5
(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the "brotherhood of believers" of God?) |
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1 Timothy 3:15
But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. |
1 Timothy 3:15
But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the "place" of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. |
1 Timothy 3:15
But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the "brotherhood of believers" of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. |
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1 Timothy 5:16
If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed. |
1 Timothy 5:16
If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the "place" be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed. |
1 Timothy 5:16
If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the "brotherhood of believers" be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed. |
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Philemon 1:2
And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house: |
Philemon 1:2
And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the "place" in thy house: |
Philemon 1:2
And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the "brotherhood of believers" in thy house: |
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Hebrews 2:12
Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee. |
Hebrews 2:12
Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the "place" will I sing praise unto thee. |
Hebrews 2:12
Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the "brotherhood of believers" will I sing praise unto thee. |
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Hebrews 12:23
To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, |
Hebrews 12:23
To the general assembly and "place" of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, |
Hebrews 12:23
To the general assembly and "brotherhood of believers" of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, |
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James 5:14
Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: |
James 5:14
Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the "place"; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: |
James 5:14
Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the "brotherhood of believers"; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: |
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1 Peter 5:13
The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son. |
1 Peter 5:13
The "place" that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son. |
1 Peter 5:13
The "brotherhood of believers" that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son. |
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3 John 1:6
Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: |
3 John 1:6
Which have borne witness of thy charity before the "place": whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: |
3 John 1:6
Which have borne witness of thy charity before the "brotherhood of believers": whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: |
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3 John 1:9
I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. |
3 John 1:9
I wrote unto the "place": but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. |
3 John 1:9
I wrote unto the "brotherhood of believers": but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. |
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3 John 1:10
Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church. |
3 John 1:10
Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the "place". |
3 John 1:10
Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the "brotherhood of believers". |
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Revelation 2:1
Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; |
Revelation 2:1
Unto the angel of the "place" of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; |
Revelation 2:1
Unto the angel of the "brotherhood of believers" of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; |
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Revelation 2:8
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; |
Revelation 2:8
And unto the angel of the "place" in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; |
Revelation 2:8
And unto the angel of the "brotherhood of believers" in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; |
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Revelation 2:12
And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; |
Revelation 2:12
And to the angel of the "place" in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; |
Revelation 2:12
And to the angel of the "brotherhood of believers" in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; |
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Revelation 2:18
And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; |
Revelation 2:18
And unto the angel of the "place" in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; |
Revelation 2:18
And unto the angel of the "brotherhood of believers" in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; |
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Revelation 3:1
And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. |
Revelation 3:1
And unto the angel of the "place" in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. |
Revelation 3:1
And unto the angel of the "brotherhood of believers" in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. |
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