"She came after me" generally means she pursued, chased, or followed you, either literally (running after you) or figuratively, like trying to catch up, compete with you, or even wanting to harm or capture you, though context is key for the exact meaning. It can also imply she was trying to find you to talk or connect, or in a more competitive sense, she was trying to surpass or get ahead of you.
phrasal verb
came after; come after; coming after; comes after. : to chase (someone) : to try to find or capture (someone you want to hurt or punish) They're worried that the government might be coming after them.
He asked them to pattern their lives after His. And the only way to effectively do this is by spending significant time with Him. For the Christian in the 21st century, this means not only sitting under sound biblical teaching, but committing to individual, in-depth study and application of Scripture.
The ministry of Jesus comes after mine, Jesus was born after me, but he is greater than me because he existed before I existed. John is declaring that Jesus is the Word, the eternal God who has no beginning.
Mark 8:34-38 "When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it.
Following Jesus means to align our lives with His teachings and example, to embrace His values as our own. It signifies a willingness to leave behind old ways and habits, to take up our cross daily, and to live out a commitment to Him above all other influences.
2 Timothy 2:13 means that even if believers falter or become unfaithful in their own faith, God's character remains steadfast and true, as He cannot deny Himself or His promises, offering a profound assurance of His constant nature and commitment to His people despite human weakness. It's a powerful reminder that God's faithfulness underpins our hope, even when our performance fails, contrasting with the previous verse's warning that denying Christ leads to being denied.
The holy things and the pearls represent the things of God, perhaps the gospel itself. The dogs and pigs represent hostile, unworthy people. And so the statement translates into something like this: Do not preach the things of God to hostile, unworthy people.
John 1:15-30 New Century Version (NCV)
John tells the truth about him and cries out, saying, “This is the One I told you about: 'The One who comes after me is greater than I am, because he was living before me. ' ” Because he was full of grace and truth, from him we all received one gift after another.
He is no longer sweet and affectionate. And, he is no longer seeking to kiss you at any opportunity. He doesn't call when he says he will, or his texting and calling is becoming less frequent. And he seems less interested in you when he does communicate.
This verse promises that when you suffer in your flesh, that is to say, when you take up your cross and deny the sinful thoughts that come up in you during the day, you will actually cease from sin! And it is not just a promise that will be fulfilled some unknown day far in the future – you see progress as you go.
John 1:27 New International Version (NIV)
He is the one who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.”
This phrase is used to convey the idea that everyone has their own burdens, challenges, or hardships to face in life. While the proverb acknowledges that suffering and difficulties are part of the human experience, it also serves as a reminder that enduring and managing one's struggles is a universal part of existence.
The successor takes over when someone gives up a position or title or when something becomes outdated. The noun successor was first used in the 13th century to mean "one who comes after." It's often used in reference to a royal court, where the successor is usually the king's eldest son.
To pursue or follow; to pursue with hostile intent. Don't try to come after me.
Use have when referring to yourself in the first person (I, we), when addressing someone directly in the second person (you), or when referring to multiple people in the third person plural (they).
Matthew 16:24-26 King James Version (KJV)
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.
Joshua 24:14–15 Reminds Us to Serve God
And then for us to pray that God would save us from idols in our country. We must decide if we will serve God or ourselves. Let's do that. God, we start this prayer by saying you alone are God.
Matthew 22:37 means Jesus calls for a total, all-encompassing love for God, engaging every part of a person—their heart (emotions, will), soul (being, life), and mind (intellect, thoughts)—making God the supreme priority and the foundation for all actions, transforming one's entire life into a relationship of worship and obedience. This isn't just feeling; it's a deliberate choice to align one's whole self with God's will, leading to a deeper, more meaningful life.
Pearls: The OG Symbol of Purity and Wisdom
In Revelation 21:21, the gates of the New Jerusalem are described as "twelve pearls," each gate a single pearl.
So this verse is saying : "Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you." Matthew 7:6. This is basically saying that we shouldn't give sacred things to "dogs" (people whom is hostile/arrogant to the gospel).
So, where was Jesus for the three days in between His death and resurrection? For a time, He was in Hades, preaching to the spirits in prison (whoever they were). Then, He released all of the righteous dead of Sheol/Hades and took them with Him to heaven. But, again, there is controversy on virtually every point.
He does not say that anyone will be erased from the book of life. Rather, he says the overcomers will not be erased. His words are a promise of security to overcomers, not a threat of insecurity to those who lapse. So again, Jesus nowhere says he will erase names previously inscribed in the book of life.
The Bible strongly condemns men who neglect their children, highlighting this failure as a denial of faith, with 1 Timothy 5:8 (KJV) stating, "But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel," emphasizing that failing to provide for one's family is worse than being an unbeliever, while Proverbs 13:22 (KJV) notes that a wicked man leaves his inheritance to his children, but a good man provides for them, showing a deep responsibility for their well-being.