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While the word "simply" itself may not frequently appear in the Bible, the concept is deeply embedded in the teachings and narratives of Scripture. The Bible encourages believers to live lives marked by simplicity, both in their relationship with God and with others.<br><br><b>Simplicity in Faith and Devotion</b><br><br>The Bible emphasizes the importance of a simple and sincere faith. In <a href="/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">2 Corinthians 11:3</a> , the Apostle Paul expresses concern for the Corinthian church, saying, "But I am afraid that just as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ." Here, simplicity is associated with purity and devotion, suggesting that a straightforward, undivided commitment to Christ is essential for believers.<br><br><b>Simplicity in Speech and Conduct</b><br><br>The Scriptures also advocate for simplicity in speech and conduct. Jesus Himself taught about the importance of straightforward communication in <a href="/matthew/5-37.htm">Matthew 5:37</a> : "But let your 'Yes' mean 'Yes,' and your 'No' mean 'No.' Anything more comes from the evil one." This teaching underscores the value of honesty and integrity, encouraging believers to avoid deceit and complexity in their interactions.<br><br><b>Simplicity in Lifestyle</b><br><br>The Bible often calls for a simple lifestyle, free from the distractions and entanglements of material wealth. In <a href="/1_timothy/6-6.htm">1 Timothy 6:6-8</a> , Paul writes, "Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and neither can we carry anything out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these." This passage highlights the virtue of contentment and the importance of focusing on spiritual rather than material wealth.<br><br><b>Simplicity in Worship</b><br><br>Worship in the Bible is often depicted as a simple, heartfelt expression of reverence and adoration for God. Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well in <a href="/john/4-23.htm">John 4:23-24</a> reveals that true worship is not about elaborate rituals but about worshiping "in spirit and truth." This indicates that God values the sincerity and simplicity of the worshiper's heart over external complexities.<br><br><b>Simplicity in Love and Service</b><br><br>The call to love and serve others is another area where simplicity is emphasized. In <a href="/galatians/5-14.htm">Galatians 5:14</a> , Paul states, "The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" This command distills the complexity of the law into a simple, actionable principle, highlighting the straightforward nature of genuine Christian love and service.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>While the Bible may not frequently use the word "simply," the concept of simplicity is woven throughout its teachings. Whether in faith, speech, lifestyle, worship, or love, the call to simplicity is a call to authenticity, purity, and a focus on what truly matters in the Christian life.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>adv.</I>) In a simple manner or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; along; merely; solely; barely.<p>2. (<I>adv.</I>) Plainly; without art or subtlety.<p>3. (<I>adv.</I>) Weakly; foolishly.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/574.htm"><span class="l">574. haplos -- <b>simply</b>, sincerely</span></a> <br><b>...</b> <b>simply</b>, sincerely. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: haplos Phonetic Spelling:<br> (hap-loce') Short Definition: <b>simply</b>, sincerely Definition: <b>simply</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/574.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4908.htm"><span class="l">4908. sunetos -- intelligent</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 4908 ("understanding") from faith ("God's inbirthed ") <b>simply</b> expresses the limitations<br> (biases) of the thinker -- which is the usual (negative) connotation of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4908.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/3316.htm"><span class="l">3316. mesites -- an arbitrator, a mediator</span></a> <br><b>...</b> mediator. From mesos; a go-between, ie (<b>simply</b>) an internunciator, or (by implication)<br> a reconciler (intercessor) -- mediator. see GREEK mesos. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3316.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/5010.htm"><span class="l">5010. taxis -- an arranging, order</span></a> <br><b>...</b> cohort") -- descending . This term suggests a ordering rather than <b>simply</b><br> a general of an army (as also in Thucydides, etc.).]. Word <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5010.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/3418.htm"><span class="l">3418. mnema -- a memorial, a sepulcher</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Cognate: 3418 (a neuter noun derived from 3415 , "to remember") -- the generic term<br> for "." 3418 ("tomb") is <b>simply</b> an identifiable sepulcher (the resting <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3418.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2999.htm"><span class="l">2999. latreia -- service</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Transliteration: latreia Phonetic Spelling: (lat-ri'-ah) Short Definition: service,<br> worship Definition: service rendered to God, perhaps <b>simply</b>: worship. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2999.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/1223.htm"><span class="l">1223. dia -- through, on account of, because of</span></a> <br><b>...</b> [1223 () is a root of the English term meter ("across to the other side, ").<br> Before a vowel, is <b>simply</b> written .]. Word Origin a prim. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1223.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/3440.htm"><span class="l">3440. monon -- merely</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Word Origin adverb from monos Definition merely NASB Word Usage only (53), <b>simply</b><br> (2). alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely -- alone, but, only. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3440.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4236.htm"><span class="l">4236. praotes -- meekness.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> force. For the believer, 4236 ("") is () (Gal 5:23), ie it is never something<br> humanly accomplished (or <b>simply</b> "biological"). Word <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4236.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/2417.htm"><span class="l">2417. hierosulos -- robbing temples</span></a> <br><b>...</b> hierosulos Phonetic Spelling: (hee-er-os'-oo-los) Short Definition: robbing temples,<br> sacrilegious Definition: robbing temples, but possibly <b>simply</b>: sacrilegious <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2417.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1145.htm"><span class="l">1145. Ben-yemini -- a descendant of Benjamin</span></a><br><b>...</b> 20:1) <b>simply</b> Yminiy {yem-ee-nee'}; a Jeminite; (plural Bniy Ymiyniy {ben- ay'<br> yem-ee-nee'}; patron from Binyamiyn; a Benjaminite, or descendent of Benjamin <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1145.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6446.htm"><span class="l">6446. pas -- flat (of the hand or foot)</span></a><br><b>...</b> From pacac; properly, the palm (of the hand) or sole (of the foot) (compare pac);<br> by implication (plural) a long and sleeved tunic (perhaps <b>simply</b> a wide one <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6446.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7105.htm"><span class="l">7105. qatsiyr -- harvesting, harvest</span></a><br><b>...</b> From qatsar; severed, ie Harvest (as reaped), the crop, the time, the reaper, or<br> figuratively; also a limb (of a tree, or <b>simply</b> foliage) -- bough, branch <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7105.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1397.htm"><span class="l">1397. geber -- man</span></a><br><b>...</b> every one, man, mighty. From gabar; properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally,<br> a person <b>simply</b> -- every one, man, X mighty. see HEBREW gabar. 1396, 1397. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1397.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5852.htm"><span class="l">5852. Ataroth -- the name of several places in Isr.</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ataroth. Or Ataroth {at-aw-roth'}; plural of atarah; Ataroth, the name (thus <b>simply</b>)<br> of two places in Palestine -- Ataroth. see HEBREW atarah. 5851, 5852. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5852.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7157.htm"><span class="l">7157. Qiryath Yearim -- "city of forests," a city given to Judah <b>...</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 18:28) <b>simply</b> the former part of the word; or Qiryath tariym {keer-yath' aw-reem'};<br> from qiryah and the plural of ya'ar or iyr; city of forests, or city of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7157.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3130.htm"><span class="l">3130. Yoseph -- "he increases," a son of Jacob, also the name of <b>...</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> Joseph. Future of yacaph; let him add (or perhaps <b>simply</b> active participle adding);<br> Joseph, the name of seven Israelites -- Joseph. Compare Yhowceph. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3130.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2710.htm"><span class="l">2710. chaqaq -- to cut in, inscribe, decree</span></a><br><b>...</b> A primitive root; properly, to hack, ie Engrave (Judges 5:14, to be a scribe <b>simply</b>);<br> by implication, to enact (laws being cut in stone or metal tablets in <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2710.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5871.htm"><span class="l">5871. Ayin -- a spring (of water)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ain The same as ayin; fountain; Ajin, the name (thus <b>simply</b>) of two places in Palestine<br> -- Ain. see HEBREW ayin. 5870b, 5871. Ayin. 5871a . Strong's Numbers <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5871.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2674.htm"><span class="l">2674. Chatsor -- the name of several places in Palestine, also one <b>...</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> Hazor. A collective form of chatser; village; Chatsor, the name (thus <b>simply</b>) of<br> two places in Palestine and of one in Arabia -- Hazor. see HEBREW chatser. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2674.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_fear_causes_involuntariness_simply.htm"><span class="l">Whether Fear Causes Involuntariness <b>Simply</b>?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> TREATISE ON HUMAN ACTS: ACTS PECULIAR TO MAN (QQ -21)OF THE VOLUNTARY AND THE<br> INVOLUNTARY (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether fear causes involuntariness <b>simply</b>? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether fear causes involuntariness simply.htm</font><p><a href="/library/wilson-carmichael/things_as_they_are/chapter_xv_simply_murdered.htm"><span class="l">"<b>Simply</b> Murdered"</span></a> <br><b>...</b> CHAPTER XV "<b>Simply</b> Murdered". "'Agonia'"that word so often on St. Paul's lips, what<br> did it mean? Did it not just mean the thousand wearinesses . . . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../wilson-carmichael/things as they are/chapter xv simply murdered.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/the_canons_of_dordt/paragraph_8_who_teach_that.htm"><span class="l">Who Teach: that God, <b>Simply</b> by virtue of his Righteous Will...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> First Head of Doctrine. Divine Election and Reprobation Paragraph 8 Who<br> teach: That God, <b>simply</b> by virtue of His righteous will? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../various/the canons of dordt/paragraph 8 who teach that.htm</font><p><a href="/library/athenagoras/a_plea_for_the_christians/chapter_xxviii_the_heathen_gods_were.htm"><span class="l">The Heathen Gods were <b>Simply</b> Men.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter XXVIII."The Heathen Gods Were <b>Simply</b> Men. But it is perhaps necessary,<br> in accordance with what has already been adduced <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../athenagoras/a plea for the christians/chapter xxviii the heathen gods were.htm</font><p><a href="/library/harnack/the_origin_of_the_new_testament/_1_the_new_testament.htm"><span class="l">The New Testament Immediately Emancipated Itself from the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> ORIGIN OF THE NEW TESTAMENT 1. The New Testament immediately emancipated itself<br> from the conditions of its origin, and claimed to be regarded as <b>simply</b> a gift <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../harnack/the origin of the new testament/ 1 the new testament.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tertullian/a_treatise_on_the_soul/chapter_xlvii_dreams_variously_classified_some.htm"><span class="l">Dreams Variously Classified Some are God-Sent, as the Dreams of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter XLVII."Dreams Variously Classified Some are God-Sent, as the Dreams<br> of Nebuchadnezzar; Others <b>Simply</b> Products of Nature. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../a treatise on the soul/chapter xlvii dreams variously classified some.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tertullian/the_five_books_against_marcion/chapter_xxv_god_is_not_a.htm"><span class="l">God is not a Being of Simple Goodness; Other Attributes Belong to <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Attributes Belong to Him. Marcion Shows Inconsistency in the Portraiture<br> of His <b>Simply</b> Good and Emotionless God. As touching this <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../tertullian/the five books against marcion/chapter xxv god is not a.htm</font><p><a href="/library/traherne/centuries_of_meditations/44_natural_philosophy_teaches_us.htm"><span class="l">Natural Philosophy Teaches us the Causes and Effects of all Bodies <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE THIRD CENTURY 44 Natural philosophy teaches us the causes and effects<br> of all bodies <b>simply</b> and in themselves. Natural philosophy <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../traherne/centuries of meditations/44 natural philosophy teaches us.htm</font><p><a href="/library/origen/origen_against_celsus/chapter_l_in_the_next_2.htm"><span class="l">In the Next Place, Celsus, after Heaping Together, <b>Simply</b> as Mere <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter L. In the next place, Celsus, after heaping together, <b>simply</b> as<br> mere assertions? In the next place, Celsus, after heaping <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/origen/origen against celsus/chapter l in the next 2.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/anti-pelagian_writings/chapter_20_the_question_answered_justification.htm"><span class="l">The Question Answered. Justification is Grace <b>Simply</b> and Entirely <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> A Treatise on grace and free will, Chapter 20."The Question Answered. Justification<br> is Grace <b>Simply</b> and Entirely, Eternal Life is Reward and Grace. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../anti-pelagian writings/chapter 20 the question answered justification.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/simply.htm"><span class="l"><b>Simply</b> (27 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Simply</b> (27 Occurrences). Matthew 5:37 But let your words<br> be <b>simply</b>, Yes or No: and whatever is more than these is of the Evil One. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/simply.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sirach.htm"><span class="l">Sirach</span></a><br><b>...</b> In the Greek manuscripts the heading is Sophia Iesou huiou Sirach (or Seirach),<br> "The Wisdom of Jesus, son of Sirach" (so "A"); or <b>simply</b> Sophia Seirach (B <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sirach.htm - 34k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/curse.htm"><span class="l">Curse (211 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Perhaps they <b>simply</b> mean that as nothing but death was expected, God would by this<br> cursing at once interpose and destroy Job, and so put an end to his <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/curse.htm - 46k</font><p><a href="/topical/q/queen.htm"><span class="l">Queen (59 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> In Psalm 45:9, the Hebrew for "queen" is not malkah, one actually ruling like the<br> Queen of Sheba, but shegal, which <b>simply</b> means the king's wife. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/q/queen.htm - 44k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/immortal.htm"><span class="l">Immortal (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> of ideas, especially where the Biblical doctrine is concerned, than in this of<br> "immortality." By "immortality" is frequently meant <b>simply</b> the survival of the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/immortal.htm - 33k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fellow.htm"><span class="l">Fellow (166 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Version, the Revised Version (British and American) "the man"); in the same verse<br> "fellow" is supplied instead of "he"; "fellow" in 1611 meant <b>simply</b> "a man <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fellow.htm - 42k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/immortality.htm"><span class="l">Immortality (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> of ideas, especially where the Biblical doctrine is concerned, than in this of<br> "immortality." By "immortality" is frequently meant <b>simply</b> the survival of the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/immortality.htm - 35k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/anathema.htm"><span class="l">Anathema (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> possible thing. It is <b>simply</b> a vehement expression of feeling, showing how<br> strong was his desire for the salvation of his people. The <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/anathema.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/almost.htm"><span class="l">Almost (27 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The clause in which the phrase occurs means <b>simply</b>, "as I said a little while<br> ago"-the addition of en oligo merely indicates that the interval indicated by pro <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/almost.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/seed.htm"><span class="l">Seed (337 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> So "to show one's seed" (Ezra 2:59 Nehemiah 7:61) is to display one's genealogy,<br> and "one's seed" may be <b>simply</b> one's nation, conceived of as a single family <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/seed.htm - 41k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/theodicy.html">What is theodicy? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/what-is-truth.html">What is truth? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/eternal-Sonship.html">What is the doctrine of eternal Sonship and is it biblical? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/simply.htm">Simply: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Simply (27 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/5-37.htm">Matthew 5:37</a></span><br />But let your words be <span class="boldtext">simply</span>, Yes or No: and whatever is more than these is of the Evil One.<br /><span class="source">(BBE RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/19-31.htm">Luke 19:31</a></span><br />And if any one asks you, 'Why are you untying the colt?' <span class="boldtext">simply</span> say, 'The Master needs it.'"<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/4-42.htm">John 4:42</a></span><br />and they said to the woman, "We no longer believe in Him <span class="boldtext">simply</span> because of your statements; for we have now heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Saviour of the world."<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/4-48.htm">John 4:48</a></span><br />Jesus therefore said to him, "Unless you see signs and wonders, you will in no way believe."<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/10-5.htm">John 10:5</a></span><br />They will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him; for they don't know the voice of strangers."<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/8-16.htm">Acts 8:16</a></span><br />for as yet he had fallen on none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of Christ Jesus. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/25-19.htm">Acts 25:19</a></span><br />but had certain questions against him about their own religion, and about one Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/2-28.htm">Romans 2:28</a></span><br />For the true Jew is not the man who is <span class="boldtext">simply</span> a Jew outwardly, and true circumcision is not that which is outward and bodily.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/3-20.htm">Romans 3:20</a></span><br />For on the ground of obedience to Law no man living will be declared righteous before Him. Law <span class="boldtext">simply</span> brings a sure knowledge of sin. <br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/3-29.htm">Romans 3:29</a></span><br />Is God <span class="boldtext">simply</span> the God of the Jews, and not of the Gentiles also? He is certainly the God of the Gentiles also,<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/4-5.htm">Romans 4:5</a></span><br />whereas in the case of a man who pleads no actions of his own, but <span class="boldtext">simply</span> believes in Him who declares the ungodly free from guilt, his faith is placed to his credit as righteousness.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/4-9.htm">Romans 4:9</a></span><br />This declaration of blessedness, then, does it come <span class="boldtext">simply</span> to the circumcised, or to the uncircumcised as well? For Abraham's faith--so we affirm--was placed to his credit as righteousness.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/5-7.htm">Romans 5:7</a></span><br />Why, it is scarcely conceivable that any one would die for a <span class="boldtext">simply</span> just man, although for a good and lovable man perhaps some one, here and there, will have the courage even to lay down his life.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/9-15.htm">Romans 9:15</a></span><br />No, indeed; the solution is found in His words to Moses, "Wherever I show mercy it shall be nothing but mercy, and wherever I show compassion it shall be <span class="boldtext">simply</span> compassion."<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/15-19.htm">Romans 15:19</a></span><br />with power manifested in signs and marvels, and through the power of the Holy Spirit. But--to speak <span class="boldtext">simply</span> of my own labours--beginning in Jerusalem and the outlying districts, I have proclaimed without reserve, even as far as Illyricum, the Good News of the Christ;<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-9.htm">1 Corinthians 3:9</a></span><br />Apollos and I are <span class="boldtext">simply</span> fellow workers for and with God, and you are *God's* field-- *God's* building.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-17.htm">1 Corinthians 9:17</a></span><br />For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward. But if not of my own will, I have a stewardship entrusted to me.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-16.htm">2 Corinthians 5:16</a></span><br />Therefore for the future we know no one <span class="boldtext">simply</span> as a man. Even if we have known Christ as a man, yet now we do so no longer.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/3-11.htm">Galatians 3:11</a></span><br />It is evident, too, that no one can find acceptance with God <span class="boldtext">simply</span> by obeying the Law, because "the righteous shall live by faith,"<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/6-12.htm">Galatians 6:12</a></span><br />All who desire to display their zeal for external observances try to compel you to receive circumcision, but their real object is <span class="boldtext">simply</span> to escape being persecuted for the Cross of Christ.<br /><span class="source">(WEY NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philippians/2-4.htm">Philippians 2:4</a></span><br />each fixing his attention, not <span class="boldtext">simply</span> on his own interests, but on those of others also.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/1-5.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:5</a></span><br />and that our Good News came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we showed ourselves to be among you for your sake.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a></span><br /><span class="boldtext">simply</span> fixing our gaze upon Jesus, our Prince Leader in the faith, who will also award us the prize. He, for the sake of the joy which lay before Him, patiently endured the cross, looking with contempt upon its shame, and afterwards seated Himself-- where He still sits--at the right hand of the throne of God.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/james/2-24.htm">James 2:24</a></span><br />You all see that it is because of actions that a man is pronounced righteous, and not <span class="boldtext">simply</span> because of faith.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/james/5-12.htm">James 5:12</a></span><br />But above all things, my brethren, do not swear, either by Heaven or by the earth, or with any other oath. Let your 'yes' be <span class="boldtext">simply</span> 'yes,' and your 'no' be simply 'no;' that you may not come under condemnation.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jude/1-9.htm">Jude 1:9</a></span><br />But Michael the Archangel, when contending with the Devil and arguing with him about the body of Moses, did not dare to pronounce judgement on him in abusive terms, but <span class="boldtext">simply</span> said, "The Lord rebuke you."<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/43-7.htm">Genesis 43:7</a></span><br />They said, "The man asked directly concerning ourselves, and concerning our relatives, saying,'Is your father still alive? Have you another brother?' We just answered his questions. 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