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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Serious</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/s/serious.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/matthew/27-64.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/s/serious.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Serious</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/s/series.htm" title="Series">◄</a> Serious <a href="/topical/s/seriously.htm" title="Seriously">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The concept of being serious is an important theme in the Bible, often associated with sobriety, earnestness, and a focused commitment to God's will. The Bible encourages believers to approach their faith and life with a serious demeanor, reflecting the gravity and significance of their relationship with God and their responsibilities as His followers.<br><br><b>Seriousness in Conduct and Speech</b><br><br>The Bible frequently emphasizes the importance of seriousness in both conduct and speech. In <a href="/ephesians/5-15.htm">Ephesians 5:15-16</a> , Paul advises, "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil." This passage underscores the need for a serious approach to life, urging believers to live wisely and purposefully.<br><br>Similarly, in <a href="/titus/2-7.htm">Titus 2:7-8</a> , Paul instructs, "In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that is beyond reproach, so that anyone who opposes you will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us." Here, seriousness is linked to integrity and dignity, qualities that should characterize a believer's life and speech.<br><br><b>Seriousness in Prayer and Worship</b><br><br>Seriousness is also a key aspect of prayer and worship. In <a href="/1_peter/4-7.htm">1 Peter 4:7</a> , believers are reminded, "The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray." This verse highlights the importance of a serious and sober mindset in maintaining a strong prayer life, especially in light of the eschatological urgency.<br><br>Furthermore, in <a href="/ecclesiastes/5.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:1-2</a> , the Preacher advises, "Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong. Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few." This passage calls for a serious and reverent attitude in worship, recognizing the holiness and majesty of God.<br><br><b>Seriousness in Leadership and Teaching</b><br><br>Leaders and teachers within the church are particularly called to exhibit seriousness. In <a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">1 Timothy 3:2-4</a> , Paul outlines the qualifications for overseers, stating, "An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity." The emphasis on temperance, self-control, and dignity reflects the seriousness required of those in leadership positions.<br><br><a href="/james/3.htm">James 3:1</a> also warns, "Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly." This admonition highlights the serious responsibility of teaching God's Word, as teachers will be held accountable for their influence on others.<br><br><b>Seriousness in Facing Trials and Temptations</b><br><br>The Bible also addresses the need for seriousness in facing trials and temptations. In <a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a> , believers are encouraged, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." This passage suggests that a serious attitude towards trials can lead to spiritual maturity and completeness.<br><br>Moreover, in <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a> , believers are warned, "Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." This verse underscores the necessity of a serious and vigilant mindset in resisting the devil's schemes.<br><br>In summary, the Bible presents seriousness as an essential quality for believers, encompassing their conduct, speech, prayer, worship, leadership, teaching, and response to trials. This seriousness is rooted in a deep reverence for God and a commitment to living according to His will.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>a.</I>) Grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn; not light, gay, or volatile.<p>2. (<I>a.</I>) Really intending what is said; being in earnest; not jesting or deceiving.<p>3. (<I>a.</I>) Important; weighty; not trifling; grave.<p>4. (<I>a.</I>) Hence, giving rise to apprehension; attended with danger; as, a serious injury.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4586.htm"><span class="l">4586. semnos -- reverend, ie venerable, spec. <b>serious</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> <b>serious</b>. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: semnos Phonetic Spelling:<br> (sem-nos') Short Definition: honorable Definition: venerable, honorable, grave <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4586.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2139.htm"><span class="l">2139. euperistatos -- easily encircling</span></a> <br><b>...</b> properly, well-planted all-around, describing what is encompassing (encircling),<br> ie surrounding, "wholly around"; (figuratively) a <b>serious</b> hindrance that <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2139.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/926.htm"><span class="l">926. barus -- heavy</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Word Origin a prim. word Definition heavy NASB Word Usage burdensome (1), heavy<br> (1), savage (1), <b>serious</b> (1), weightier provisions (1), weighty (1). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/926.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7235a.htm"><span class="l">7235a. rabah -- to be or become much, many or great</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3), often (2), outnumber (1), pay more (1), plenty (1), profited (1), provided in<br> abundance (1), reared (2), repeatedly (1), risen (1), <b>serious</b>* (1), surpassed <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7235a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2470a.htm"><span class="l">2470a. chalah -- to be weak or sick</span></a><br><b>...</b> ill (1), made weak (1), make you sick (1), makes the sick (1), pretend to be ill<br> (1), pretended to be ill (1), putting him to grief (1), <b>serious</b> (1), sick (13 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2470a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7451a.htm"><span class="l">7451a. ra -- bad, evil</span></a><br><b>...</b> evildoers* (1), evils (1), great (1), grievous (4), harm* (1), harmful (3), man<br> (1), miserable (1), misfortune* (1), sad (4), selfish* (1), <b>serious</b> (1), severe <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7451a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm"><span class="l">3966. meod -- muchness, force, abundance</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1), highly (4), immense (1), louder (1), measure (2), might (2), more (2), more*<br> (1), most (1), much* (1), quickly (1), richly (1), <b>serious</b>* (1), severely (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3966.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/sainte-foi/serious_hours_of_a_young_lady/"><span class="l"><b>Serious</b> Hours of a Young Lady</span></a> <br><b>Serious</b> Hours of a Young Lady. <. <b>Serious</b> Hours of a Young Lady<br> Charles Sainte-Foi. Produced by Naomi Parkhurst, Charles <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/sainte-foi/serious hours of a young lady/</font><p><a href="/library/sainte-foi/serious_hours_of_a_young_lady/chapter_xiii_a_serious_mind.htm"><span class="l">A <b>Serious</b> Mind.</span></a> <br><b>Serious</b> Hours of a Young Lady. <. <b>...</b> CHAPTER XIII. A <b>SERIOUS</b> MIND.<br> A vast number of people unfortunately labor under the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../sainte-foi/serious hours of a young lady/chapter xiii a serious mind.htm</font><p><a href="/library/doddridge/the_rise_and_progress_of_religion_in_the_soul/chapter_xx_a_serious_persuasive.htm"><span class="l">A <b>Serious</b> Persuasive to Such a Method of Spending Our Days as is <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF RELIGION IN THE SOUL. CHAPTER XX. A <b>SERIOUS</b> PERSUASIVE<br> TO SUCH A METHOD OF SPENDING OUR DAYS AS IS REPRESENTED IN THE FORMER CHAPTER. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter xx a serious persuasive.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/on_christian_doctrine_in_four_books/chapter_31_in_a_serious.htm"><span class="l">In a <b>Serious</b> Assembly, Moreover, Such as is Spoken of when it is <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book 4 Chapter 31. In a <b>serious</b> assembly, moreover, such as is spoken of<br> when it is said? 31. In a <b>serious</b> assembly, moreover, such <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/on christian doctrine in four books/chapter 31 in a serious.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/anti-pelagian_writings/chapter_4_theirs_is_a_much.htm"><span class="l">Theirs is a Much More <b>Serious</b> Error, Requiring a Very vigorous <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> A Treatise on the spirit and the letter, Chapter 4."Theirs is a Much More <b>Serious</b><br> Error, Requiring a Very Vigorous Refutation, Who Deny God's Grace to Be <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 4 theirs is a much.htm</font><p><a href="/library/winkworth/christian_singers_of_germany/but_others_treat_of_higher.htm"><span class="l">But Others Treat of Higher and More <b>Serious</b> Themes, and Show us a <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> But others treat of higher and more <b>serious</b> themes, and show us a man deeply<br> engaged in the political and religious life of his day. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../winkworth/christian singers of germany/but others treat of higher.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sainte-foi/serious_hours_of_a_young_lady/title_page.htm"><span class="l"><b>Serious</b> Hours of a Young Lady</span></a> <br><b>Serious</b> Hours of a Young Lady. <. <b>...</b> Title Page. <b>SERIOUS</b> HOURS OF. A YOUNG LADY,.<br> BY. CHARLES SAINTE FOI. Translated from the French. BY PHILALETES. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/sainte-foi/serious hours of a young lady/title page.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/the_enchiridion/chapter_79_sins_which_appear_very.htm"><span class="l">Sins which Appear Very Trifling, are Sometimes in Reality Very <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter 79."Sins Which Appear Very Trifling, are Sometimes in Reality<br> Very <b>Serious</b>. Again, there are some sins which would be <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/the enchiridion/chapter 79 sins which appear very.htm</font><p><a href="/library/law/an_humble_affectionate_and_earnest_address_to_the_clergy/address_35_0_0_now_whence_was.htm"><span class="l">Now Whence was It, that a Religion, So <b>Serious</b> in Its Restraints.. <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Address 35: Now whence was it, that a religion, so <b>serious</b> in its restraints?<br> Now whence was it, that a religion, so <b>serious</b> in <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../address 35 0 0 now whence was.htm</font><p><a href="/library/origen/origen_against_celsus/chapter_lxxviii_after_having_brought.htm"><span class="l">After Having Brought against us Charges of So <b>Serious</b> a Kind...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter LXXVIII. After having brought against us charges of so <b>serious</b> a<br> kind? After having brought against us charges of so <b>serious</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter lxxviii after having brought.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/serious.htm"><span class="l"><b>Serious</b> (31 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (a.) Hence, giving rise to apprehension; attended with danger; as, a <b>serious</b><br> injury. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Serious</b> (31 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/serious.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/serious-minded.htm"><span class="l"><b>Serious</b>-minded (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>Serious</b>-minded. Seriously, <b>Serious</b>-minded. Seriousness .<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Serious</b>-minded (4 Occurrences). Acts <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/serious-minded.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/behaviour.htm"><span class="l">Behaviour (115 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (BBE). 1 Timothy 2:2 For kings and all those in authority; so that we may have a<br> calm and quiet life in all fear of God and <b>serious</b> behaviour. (BBE). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/behaviour.htm - 35k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/solemn.htm"><span class="l">Solemn (100 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (a.) Fitted to awaken or express <b>serious</b> reflections; marked by seriousness;<br><b>serious</b>; grave; devout; as, a solemn promise; solemn earnestness. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/solemn.htm - 43k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/freely.htm"><span class="l">Freely (101 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 8 He who has the power of comforting, let him do so; he who gives, let him give<br> freely; he who has the power of ruling, let him do it with a <b>serious</b> mind; he <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/freely.htm - 39k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/period.htm"><span class="l">Period (43 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> gradually achieved. The Canaanites remained in the land, and were for a<br> time a <b>serious</b> menace to the power of Israel. They retained <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/period.htm - 34k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/demon.htm"><span class="l">Demon (26 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> deity. 2. Objections to the Theory: The objections to this ingenious theory<br> are too many and too <b>serious</b> to be overcome. (1) The <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/demon.htm - 32k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/demoniac.htm"><span class="l">Demoniac (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> deity. 2. Objections to the Theory: The objections to this ingenious theory<br> are too many and too <b>serious</b> to be overcome. (1) The <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/demoniac.htm - 26k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/demonology.htm"><span class="l">Demonology</span></a><br><b>...</b> deity. 2. Objections to the Theory: The objections to this ingenious theory<br> are too many and too <b>serious</b> to be overcome. (1) The <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/demonology.htm - 24k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/achan.htm"><span class="l">Achan (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> It denotes trouble of the most <b>serious</b> kind-Jacob's trouble when his sons had brought<br> him into blood feud with his Canaanite neighbors, or Jephthah's trouble <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/achan.htm - 12k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/sermon-plagiarism.html">How serious of an issue is sermon plagiarism? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/PMS.html">How can I maintain a good attitude when I am struggling with PMS? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/renovare-Bible.html">What is Renovar茅 / the Renovar茅 Spiritual Formation Bible / the Life with God Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/serious.htm">Serious: 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">Serious (31 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/27-64.htm">Matthew 27:64</a></span><br />So give orders for the sepulchre to be securely guarded till the third day, for fear his disciples should come by night and steal the body, and then tell the people that he has come back to life; and so the last imposture will be more <span class="boldtext">serious</span> than the first."<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/11-28.htm">Acts 11:28</a></span><br />And one of them, named Agabus, said publicly through the Spirit that there would be <span class="boldtext">serious</span> need of food all over the earth: which came about in the time of Claudius.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/15-39.htm">Acts 15:39</a></span><br />So there arose a <span class="boldtext">serious</span> disagreement between them, which resulted in their parting from one another, Barnabas taking Mark and setting sail for Cyprus.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Acts 17:11</a></span><br />Now these were more noble than the Jews of Thessalonica, for they gave <span class="boldtext">serious</span> attention to the word, searching in the holy Writings every day, to see if these things were so.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/18-14.htm">Acts 18:14</a></span><br />But when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, "If indeed it were a matter of wrong or of wicked crime, you Jews, it would be reasonable that I should bear with you;<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/25-7.htm">Acts 25:7</a></span><br />And when he came, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem came round him, and made all sorts of <span class="boldtext">serious</span> statements against him, which were not supported by the facts.<br /><span class="source">(BBE NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Romans 12:8</a></span><br />He who has the power of comforting, let him do so; he who gives, let him give freely; he who has the power of ruling, let him do it with a <span class="boldtext">serious</span> mind; he who has mercy on others, let it be with joy.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-13.htm">2 Corinthians 5:13</a></span><br />For if we are foolish, it is to God; or if we are <span class="boldtext">serious</span>, it is for you.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:8</a></span><br />But let us, who are of the day, be <span class="boldtext">serious</span>, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and on our heads, the hope of salvation.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_timothy/2-2.htm">1 Timothy 2:2</a></span><br />For kings and all those in authority; so that we may have a calm and quiet life in all fear of God and <span class="boldtext">serious</span> behaviour. <br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_timothy/2-9.htm">1 Timothy 2:9</a></span><br />And that women may be dressed in simple clothing, with a quiet and <span class="boldtext">serious</span> air; not with twisted hair and gold or jewels or robes of great price;<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_timothy/3-4.htm">1 Timothy 3:4</a></span><br />Ruling his house well, having his children under control with all <span class="boldtext">serious</span> behaviour;<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_timothy/3-8.htm">1 Timothy 3:8</a></span><br />Deacons, in the same way, must be men of <span class="boldtext">serious</span> demeanour, not double-tongued, nor addicted to much wine, nor greedy of base gain,<br /><span class="source">(WEY BBE RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_timothy/3-11.htm">1 Timothy 3:11</a></span><br />Women are to be <span class="boldtext">serious</span> in behaviour, saying no evil of others, controlling themselves, true in all things.<br /><span class="source">(BBE RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/titus/2-2.htm">Titus 2:2</a></span><br />That old men are to be simple in their tastes, <span class="boldtext">serious</span>, wise, true in faith, in love, and of a quiet mind.<br /><span class="source">(BBE RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/titus/2-7.htm">Titus 2:7</a></span><br />in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB WEY BBE NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a></span><br />And without faith it is not possible to be well-pleasing to him, for it is necessary for anyone who comes to God to have the belief that God is, and that he is a rewarder of all those who make a <span class="boldtext">serious</span> search for him.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_peter/4-7.htm">1 Peter 4:7</a></span><br />But the end of all things is near: so be <span class="boldtext">serious</span> in your behaviour and keep on the watch with prayer; <br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">1 Peter 5:1</a></span><br />I who am myself one of the rulers of the church, and a witness of the death of Christ, having my part in the coming glory, send this <span class="boldtext">serious</span> request to the chief men among you:<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a></span><br />Be <span class="boldtext">serious</span> and keep watch; the Evil One, who is against you, goes about like a lion with open mouth in search of food;<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/12-17.htm">Genesis 12:17</a></span><br />Yahweh plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai, Abram's wife.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/21-22.htm">Exodus 21:22</a></span><br />"If men fight and hurt a pregnant woman so that she gives birth prematurely, and yet no harm follows, he shall be surely fined as much as the woman's husband demands and the judges allow.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/21-23.htm">Exodus 21:23</a></span><br />But if any harm follows, then you must take life for life,<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/15-21.htm">Deuteronomy 15:21</a></span><br />If it have any blemish, as if it be lame or blind, any ill blemish whatever, you shall not sacrifice it to Yahweh your God.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/8-9.htm">1 Samuel 8:9</a></span><br />Give ear now to their voice: but make a <span class="boldtext">serious</span> protest to them, and give them a picture of the sort of king who will be their ruler.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/26-21.htm">1 Samuel 26:21</a></span><br />Then said Saul, "I have sinned. Return, my son David; for I will no more do you harm, because my life was precious in your eyes this day. Behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly."<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-21.htm">2 Chronicles 31:21</a></span><br />And for everything he undertook, in connection with the work of the house of God and his law and orders, he got directions from God and did it with <span class="boldtext">serious</span> purpose; and things went well for him.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/1-4.htm">Proverbs 1:4</a></span><br />To make the simple-minded sharp, and to give the young man knowledge, and <span class="boldtext">serious</span> purpose:<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/6-14.htm">Jeremiah 6:14</a></span><br />And they have made little of the wounds of my people, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/8-11.htm">Jeremiah 8:11</a></span><br 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