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The term itself may not frequently appear in English translations, but the underlying principles are woven throughout Scripture.<br><br><b>Spiritual Growth and Maturity</b><br><br>The idea of advancing in spiritual maturity is a central theme in the New Testament. Believers are encouraged to grow in their faith and understanding of God's Word. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Philippians, expresses his desire to press on toward spiritual maturity: "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me" (<a href="/philippians/3-12.htm">Philippians 3:12</a>). This pursuit of spiritual advancement involves a continuous effort to deepen one's relationship with Christ and to live according to His teachings.<br><br><b>Advancement of the Gospel</b><br><br>The advancement of the Gospel is a key mission for the early church and remains a priority for Christians today. The Book of Acts records the rapid spread of the Gospel message from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, driven by the power of the Holy Spirit and the obedience of the apostles. Paul, in his letter to the Philippians, speaks of how his imprisonment has actually served to advance the Gospel: "Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel" (<a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">Philippians 1:12</a>). This demonstrates that God's purposes can be fulfilled even in challenging circumstances, and that the message of Christ continues to move forward despite opposition.<br><br><b>God's Sovereign Plan</b><br><br>The advancement of God's sovereign plan is evident throughout the biblical narrative. From the promise of a Savior in Genesis to the fulfillment of that promise in the New Testament, God's redemptive plan unfolds progressively. The prophets of the Old Testament often spoke of future events that would advance God's purposes, culminating in the coming of Jesus Christ. Isaiah prophesied about the coming Messiah, whose reign would bring justice and peace: "Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end" (<a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a>). This forward movement of God's plan assures believers of His ultimate victory and the establishment of His eternal kingdom.<br><br><b>Personal and Communal Advancement</b><br><br>The Bible also addresses the advancement of individuals and communities in their walk with God. Believers are called to encourage one another and to build each other up in the faith. The writer of Hebrews exhorts the church to "spur one another on toward love and good deeds" (<a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24</a>). This communal aspect of advancement highlights the importance of fellowship and mutual support in the Christian journey.<br><br>In summary, the concept of advance in the Bible encompasses spiritual growth, the spread of the Gospel, the unfolding of God's sovereign plan, and the collective progress of the Christian community. These elements reflect a dynamic faith that is ever moving forward, rooted in the hope and assurance of God's promises.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>v. t.</I>) To bring forward; to move towards the van or front; to make to go on.<p>2. (<I>v. t.</I>) To raise; to elevate.<p>3. (<I>v. t.</I>) To raise to a higher rank; to promote.<p>4. (<I>v. t.</I>) To accelerate the growth or progress; to further; to forward; to help on; to aid; to heighten; as, to advance the ripening of fruit; to advance one's interests.<p>5. (<I>v. t.</I>) To bring to view or notice; to offer or propose; to show; as, to advance an argument.<p>6. (<I>v. t.</I>) To make earlier, as an event or date; to hasten.<p>7. (<I>v. t.</I>) To furnish, as money or other value, before it becomes due, or in aid of an enterprise; to supply beforehand; as, a merchant advances money on a contract or on goods consigned to him.<p>8. (<I>v. t.</I>) To raise to a higher point; to enhance; to raise in rate; as, to advance the price of goods.<p>9. (<I>v. t.</I>) To extol; to laud.<p>10. (<I>v. i.</I>) To move or go forward; to proceed; as, he advanced to greet me.<p>11. (<I>v. i.</I>) To increase or make progress in any respect; as, to advance in knowledge, in stature, in years, in price.<p>12. (<I>v. i.</I>) To rise in rank, office, or consequence; to be preferred or promoted.<p>13. (<I>n.</I>) The act of advancing or moving forward or upward; progress.<p>14. (<I>v.</I>) Improvement or progression, physically, mentally, morally, or socially; as, an advance in health, knowledge, or religion; an advance in rank or office.<p>15. (<I>n.</I>) An addition to the price; rise in price or value; as, an advance on the prime cost of goods.<p>16. (<I>n.</I>) The first step towards the attainment of a result; approach made to gain favor, to form an acquaintance, to adjust a difference, etc.; an overture; a tender; an offer; -- usually in the plural.<p>17. (<I>n.</I>) A furnishing of something before an equivalent is received (as money or goods), towards a capital or stock, or on loan; payment beforehand; the money or goods thus furnished; money or value supplied beforehand.<p>18. (<I>a.</I>) Before in place, or beforehand in time; -- used for advanced; as, an advance guard, or that before the main guard or body of an army; advance payment, or that made before it is due; advance proofs, advance sheets, pages of a forthcoming volume, received in advance of the time of publication.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4298.htm"><span class="l">4298. prokopto -- to cut forward (a way), <b>advance</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> to cut forward (a way), <b>advance</b>. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: prokopto<br> Phonetic Spelling: (prok-op'-to) Short Definition: I <b>advance</b>, make progress <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4298.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/728.htm"><span class="l">728. arrabon -- an earnest (a part payment in <b>advance</b> for security <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> an earnest (a part payment in <b>advance</b> for security). Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine<br> Transliteration: arrabon Phonetic Spelling: (ar-hrab-ohn') Short Definition <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/728.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4390.htm"><span class="l">4390. protrecho -- to run forward, ie run in <b>advance</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> to run forward, ie run in <b>advance</b>. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: protrecho<br> Phonetic Spelling: (prot-rekh'-o) Short Definition: I outrun Definition: I <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4390.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4274.htm"><span class="l">4274. prodromos -- a running forward, going in <b>advance</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> a running forward, going in <b>advance</b>. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration:<br> prodromos Phonetic Spelling: (prod'-rom-os) Short Definition: a precursor <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4274.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/5562.htm"><span class="l">5562. choreo -- to make room, <b>advance</b>, hold</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to make room, <b>advance</b>, hold. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: choreo Phonetic<br> Spelling: (kho-reh'-o) Short Definition: I make room, go, receive Definition <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5562.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4302.htm"><span class="l">4302. prolego -- to say beforehand, ie to predict</span></a> <br><b>...</b> plainly. 4302 (from 4253 , "in <b>advance</b>" and 3004 , " to a conclusion") -- properly,<br> to say (conclude) beforehand, declaring in <b>advance</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4302.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4260.htm"><span class="l">4260. probaino -- to go forward</span></a> <br><b>...</b> go forward. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: probaino Phonetic Spelling:<br> (prob-ah'-ee-no) Short Definition: I go forward Definition: I go forward, <b>advance</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4260.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/357.htm"><span class="l">357. analogizomai -- to consider</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the needed thought-process (analysis); to "add things ," from "premise to conclusion" --<br> especially by repeated (nuanced) reflection that <b>advance</b> the "levels <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/357.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/5432.htm"><span class="l">5432. phroureo -- to guard</span></a> <br><b>...</b> From a compound of pro and horao; to be a watcher in <b>advance</b>, ie To mount guard<br> as a sentinel (post spies at gates); figuratively, to hem in, protect -- keep <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5432.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4275b.htm"><span class="l">4275b. proeipon -- to say before</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Definition to say before NASB Word Usage foretold (2), forewarned (1), previously<br> said (1), said before (3), spoken beforehand (2), told...in <b>advance</b> (2), told <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4275b.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5710a.htm"><span class="l">5710a. adah -- to pass on, <b>advance</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> adah. 5710b . to pass on, <b>advance</b>. Transliteration: adah Short Definition: passed. <b>...</b><br> root Definition to pass on, <b>advance</b> NASB Word Usage passed (1), takes off (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5710a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6743b.htm"><span class="l">6743b. tsaleach -- to <b>advance</b>, prosper</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6743a, 6743b. tsaleach or tsalach. 6744 . to <b>advance</b>, prosper. Transliteration:<br> tsaleach or tsalach Short Definition: prosper. Word Origin a prim. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6743b.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/833.htm"><span class="l">833. ashar -- to go straight, go on, <b>advance</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 832, 833. ashar. 834 . to go straight, go on, <b>advance</b>. Transliteration: ashar<br> Phonetic Spelling: (aw-shar') Short Definition: guide. Word Origin of prim. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/833.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6275.htm"><span class="l">6275. atheq -- to move, proceed, <b>advance</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 6274, 6275. atheq. 6276 . to move, proceed, <b>advance</b>. Transliteration: atheq<br> Phonetic Spelling: (aw-thak') Short Definition: old. Word Origin a prim. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6275.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5710.htm"><span class="l">5710. adah -- to pass on, <b>advance</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 5709, 5710. adah. 5710a . to pass on, <b>advance</b>. Transliteration: adah Phonetic<br> Spelling: (aw-daw') Short Definition: adorn. adorn, deck self, pass by, take <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5710.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm"><span class="l">6213. asah -- do, make</span></a><br><b>...</b> do, make. Transliteration: asah Phonetic Spelling: (aw-saw') Short Definition:<br> accomplish. accomplish, <b>advance</b>, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6213.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm"><span class="l">5375. nasa -- to lift, carry, take</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1), wore (1), worked (1). accept, <b>advance</b>, arise, able to, armor, suffer<br> to bearer, up, bring forth,. Or nacah (Psalm 'eb: 'abad <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5375.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1431.htm"><span class="l">1431. gadal -- to grow up, become great</span></a><br><b>...</b> rearing (1), spoken* (1), vaunt (1). <b>advance</b>, boast, bring up, exceed,<br> excellent, become, do, give,. A primitive root; properly, to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1431.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6744.htm"><span class="l">6744. tselach -- to prosper</span></a><br><b>...</b> promote, prosper. (Aramaic) corresponding to tsalach; to <b>advance</b> (transitive or<br> intransitive) -- promote, prosper. see HEBREW tsalach. 6743b, 6744. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6744.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5703.htm"><span class="l">5703. ad -- perpetuity</span></a><br><b>...</b> From adah; properly, a (peremptory) terminus, ie (by implication) duration, in the<br> sense of <b>advance</b> or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5703.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/edwards/the_expositors_bible_the_epistle_to_the_hebrews/chapter_ix_an_advance_in.htm"><span class="l">An <b>Advance</b> in the Exhortation.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> CHAPTER IX. AN <b>ADVANCE</b> IN THE EXHORTATION. "Having therefore, brethren,<br> boldness to enter into the holy place by the blood of Jesus <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the expositors bible the epistle to the hebrews/chapter ix an advance in.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_beatified_angels_advance.htm"><span class="l">Whether the Beatified Angels <b>Advance</b> in Beatitude?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF THE PERFECTION OF THE ANGELS IN THE ORDER OF GRACE AND OF GLORY (NINE<br> ARTICLES) Whether the beatified angels <b>advance</b> in beatitude? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the beatified angels advance.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hutton/history_of_the_moravian_church/chapter_v_the_british_advance.htm"><span class="l">The British <b>Advance</b>, 1801-1856.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> BOOK THREE. The Rule of the Germans. CHAPTER V. THE BRITISH <b>ADVANCE</b>,<br> 1801-1856. But our problem is not yet solved. As soon as the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../hutton/history of the moravian church/chapter v the british advance.htm</font><p><a href="/library/abbott/xerxes/chapter_viii_the_advance_of.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Advance</b> of Xerxes into Greece.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> CHAPTER VIII. THE <b>ADVANCE</b> OF XERXES INTO GREECE. BC480 <b>Advance</b> of the <b>...</b> the<br> land. The <b>advance</b> of the ships was necessarily slow. So <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/abbott/xerxes/chapter viii the advance of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_the_crowned_christ_of_revelation/v_an_advance_step_in_the.htm"><span class="l">An <b>Advance</b> Step in the Royal Programme</span></a> <br><b>...</b> V."AN <b>ADVANCE</b> STEP IN THE ROYAL PROGRAMME. (Revelation, Chapters iv. and v.).<br> "We are watching, we are waiting, For the bright prophetic <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../quiet talks on the crowned christ of revelation/v an advance step in the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/traherne/centuries_of_meditations/4_i_will_not_by.htm"><span class="l">I Will not by the Noise of Bloody Wars and the Dethroning of Kings <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE FIRST CENTURY 4 I will not by the noise of bloody wars and the dethroning of<br> kings <b>advance</b> you to glory: but by the gentle ways of peace and love. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/traherne/centuries of meditations/4 i will not by.htm</font><p><a href="/library/archelaus/the_acts_of_the_disputation_with_the_heresiarch_manes/52_no_one_however_has.htm"><span class="l">No One, However, Has ever Made Such an Unblushing <b>Advance</b> in the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> 52 No one, however, has ever made such an unblushing <b>advance</b> in the<br> promulgation of these? No one, however, has ever made such <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the acts of the disputation with the heresiarch manes/52 no one however has.htm</font><p><a href="/library/teresa/the_life_of_st_teresa_of_jesus/chapter_xv_instructions_for_those.htm"><span class="l">Instructions for those who have Attained to the Prayer of Quiet. <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter XV. Instructions for Those Who Have Attained to the Prayer of Quiet. Many<br> <b>Advance</b> So Far, but Few Go Farther. 1. Let us now go back to the subject. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../teresa/the life of st teresa of jesus/chapter xv instructions for those.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_following_the_christ/fellow-followers.htm"><span class="l">Fellow-Followers</span></a> <br><b>...</b> That plan includes the whole race. God has no favourites among the nations. When<br> the hour is ripe for an <b>advance</b> step, a man is found ripened for leadership. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gordon/quiet talks on following the christ/fellow-followers.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_f/building_in_silence.htm"><span class="l">Building in Silence</span></a> <br><b>...</b> observation.'. (1) In reference to its <b>advance</b> in the world. <b>...</b> progress. (c) Guidance<br> as to our expectations of the <b>advance</b> of Christ's kingdom. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/building in silence.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/a/advance.htm"><span class="l"><b>Advance</b> (33 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (vt) To accelerate the growth or progress; to further; to forward; to help on;<br> to aid; to heighten; as, to <b>advance</b> the ripening of fruit; to <b>advance</b> one's <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/advance.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/forward.htm"><span class="l">Forward (252 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (adv.) Alt. of Forwards. 3. (a.) Near, or at the fore part; in <b>advance</b> of something<br> else; as, the forward gun in a ship, or the forward ship in a fleet. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/forward.htm - 42k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/march.htm"><span class="l">March (41 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> side. 4. (vi) To move with regular steps, as a soldier; to walk in a grave,<br> deliberate, or stately manner; to <b>advance</b> steadily. 5 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/march.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/forwardness.htm"><span class="l">Forwardness (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5. (n.) A state of <b>advance</b> beyond the usual degree; prematureness; precocity; as,<br> the forwardness of spring or of corn; the forwardness of a pupil. Int. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/forwardness.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/further.htm"><span class="l">Further (121 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> farther. 2. (superl.) More remote; at a greater distance; more in <b>advance</b>;<br> farther; as, the further end of the field. See Farther. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/further.htm - 38k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/advancement.htm"><span class="l">Advancement (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> learning. 2. (n.) An <b>advance</b> of money or value; payment in <b>advance</b>. See<br><b>Advance</b>. 3. (vt) Property given, usually by a parent to <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/advancement.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/forestall.htm"><span class="l">Forestall (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To take beforehand, or in <b>advance</b>; to<br> anticipate. 2. (vt) To take possession of, in <b>advance</b> of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/forestall.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/progress.htm"><span class="l">Progress (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A moving or going forward; a proceeding onward;<br> an <b>advance</b>. <b>...</b> 9. (vi) To make improvement; to <b>advance</b>. 10. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/progress.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/crawl.htm"><span class="l">Crawl (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (vi) to move or <b>advance</b> in a feeble, slow, or timorous manner. 3. (vi)<br> To <b>advance</b> slowly and furtively; to insinuate one's self <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/crawl.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/strike.htm"><span class="l">Strike (168 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 20. (vt) To stroke or pass lightly; to wave. 21. (vt) To <b>advance</b>; to cause<br> to go forward; -- used only in past participle. 22. (vi <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/strike.htm - 46k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/living-will.html">What does the Bible say about having a living will? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/spiritual-theology.html">What is spiritual theology? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/artificial-intelligence-AI.html">Is artificial intelligence (AI) biblically possible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/advance.htm">Advance: 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">Advance (33 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/24-25.htm">Matthew 24:25</a></span><br />"Behold, I have told you beforehand.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/13-23.htm">Mark 13:23</a></span><br />But you watch. "Behold, I have told you all things beforehand.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/9-23.htm">Romans 9:23</a></span><br />and that he might make known the riches of his glory on vessels of mercy, which he prepared beforehand for glory,<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/13-12.htm">Romans 13:12</a></span><br />The night is far advanced, and day is about to dawn. We must therefore lay aside the deeds of darkness, and clothe ourselves with the armour of Light.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/8-8.htm">1 Corinthians 8:8</a></span><br />But victuals do not commend us to God, for neither if we may eat are we in <span class="boldtext">advance</span>; nor if we may not eat, are we behind;<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-5.htm">2 Corinthians 9:5</a></span><br />I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brothers that they would go before to you, and arrange ahead of time the generous gift that you promised before, that the same might be ready as a matter of generosity, and not of greediness.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">2 Corinthians 13:2</a></span><br />I have said beforehand, and I do say beforehand, as when I was present the second time, so now, being absent, I write to those who have sinned before now, and to all the rest, that, if I come again, I will not spare;<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/3-8.htm">Galatians 3:8</a></span><br />The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the Good News beforehand to Abraham, saying, "In you all the nations will be blessed."<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Ephesians 2:10</a></span><br />For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">Philippians 1:12</a></span><br />And I wish you to know, brethren, that the things concerning me, rather to an advancement of the good news have come,<br /><span class="source">(Root in YLT RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-4.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:4</a></span><br />For most certainly, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer affliction, even as it happened, and you know.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-16.htm">2 Timothy 2:16</a></span><br />But profane, vain babblings shun, for they will <span class="boldtext">advance</span> to greater impiety,<br /><span class="source">(DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_timothy/3-9.htm">2 Timothy 3:9</a></span><br />But they shall not <span class="boldtext">advance</span> farther; for their folly shall be completely manifest to all, as that of those also became.<br /><span class="source">(DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/6-1.htm">Hebrews 6:1</a></span><br />Therefore leaving elementary instruction about the Christ, let us <span class="boldtext">advance</span> to mature manhood and not be continually re-laying a foundation of repentance from lifeless works and of faith in God,<br /><span class="source">(WEY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/6-3.htm">Hebrews 6:3</a></span><br />And <span class="boldtext">advance</span> we will, if God permits us to do so.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_john/1-9.htm">2 John 1:9</a></span><br />No one has God, who instead of remaining true to the teaching of Christ, presses on in <span class="boldtext">advance</span>: but he who remains true to that teaching has both the Father and the Son.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-7.htm">Deuteronomy 1:7</a></span><br />turn, and take your journey, and go to the hill country of the Amorites, and to all the places near there, in the Arabah, in the hill country, and in the lowland, and in the South, and by the seashore, the land of the Canaanites, and Lebanon, as far as the great river, the river Euphrates.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/6-7.htm">Joshua 6:7</a></span><br />They said to the people, "<span class="boldtext">Advance</span>! March around the city, and let the armed men pass on before Yahweh's ark."<br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/4-15.htm">Judges 4:15</a></span><br />Yahweh confused Sisera, and all his chariots, and all his army, with the edge of the sword before Barak; and Sisera alighted from his chariot, and fled away on his feet.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/9-33.htm">Judges 9:33</a></span><br />and it shall be, that in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, you shall rise early, and rush on the city; and behold, when he and the people who are with him come out against you, then may you do to them as you shall find occasion."<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/19-12.htm">Job 19:12</a></span><br />His troops come on together, build a siege ramp against me, and encamp around my tent.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/18-29.htm">Psalms 18:29</a></span><br />For by you, I <span class="boldtext">advance</span> through a troop. By my God, I leap over a wall.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/27-2.htm">Psalms 27:2</a></span><br />When evil-doers came upon me to eat up my flesh, even mine adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/30-27.htm">Proverbs 30:27</a></span><br />The locusts have no king, yet they <span class="boldtext">advance</span> in ranks.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/12-2.htm">Jeremiah 12:2</a></span><br />Thou hast planted them, they also have taken root: they <span class="boldtext">advance</span>, yea, they bring forth fruit: thou art near in their mouth, but far from their reins.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/46-3.htm">Jeremiah 46:3</a></span><br />Prepare the buckler and shield, and draw near to battle!<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/46-9.htm">Jeremiah 46:9</a></span><br />Go up, you horses; and rage, you chariots; and let the mighty men go forth: Cush and Put, who handle the shield; and the Ludim, who handle and bend the bow.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/49-28.htm">Jeremiah 49:28</a></span><br />Of Kedar, and of the kingdoms of Hazor, which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon struck. Thus says Yahweh: Arise, go up to Kedar, and destroy the children of the east.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/49-31.htm">Jeremiah 49:31</a></span><br />Arise, go up to a nation that is at ease, that dwells without care, says Yahweh; that have neither gates nor bars, that dwell alone.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/38-9.htm">Ezekiel 38:9</a></span><br />You shall ascend, you shall come like a storm, you shall be like a cloud to cover the land, you, and all your hordes, and many peoples with you.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/11-13.htm">Daniel 11:13</a></span><br />The king of the north shall return, and shall set forth a multitude greater than the former; and he shall come on at the end of the times, even of years, with a great army and with much substance.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joel/3-12.htm">Joel 3:12</a></span><br />"Let the nations arouse themselves, and come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat; for there will I sit to judge all the surrounding nations.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/habakkuk/1-9.htm">Habakkuk 1:9</a></span><br />All of them come for violence. 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