Resignation
73 passages listed in Nave’s Topical Bible and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook. Verse text: Berean Standard Bible; links open in your translation.
30 sections
- Aaron
- Bodily Suffering
- Chastisements
- Christ Set and Example of
- Commanded
- David
- Disciples
- Eli
- Exemplified
- Exhortation To
- General Scriptures Concerning
- Hezekiah
- Israelites
- Jacob
- Job
- Loss of Children
- Loss of Goods
- Motives to God's Faithfulness
- Motives to God's Greatness
- Motives to God's Justice
- Motives to God's Love
- Motives to God's Wisdom
- Motives to Our own Sinfulness
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Submission to the Sovereignty of God in his Purposes
- Submission to the Will of God
- The Prospect of Death
- The Wicked are Devoid of
Aaron
- Leviticus 10:3 Then Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the LORD meant when He said: ‘To those who come near Me I will show My holiness, and in the sight of all the people I will reveal My glory.’” But Aaron remained silent.
Bodily Suffering
- Job 2:8–10 And Job took a piece of broken pottery to scrape himself as he sat among the ashes. …
Chastisements
- Hebrews 12:9 Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live?
Christ Set and Example of
- Matthew 26:39–44 Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” …
- John 12:27 Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour.
- John 18:11 “Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?”
Commanded
- Psalm 37:7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.
- Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”
David
- 2 Samuel 12:23 But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me.”
Disciples
- Acts 21:14 When he would not be dissuaded, we quieted down and said, “The Lord’s will be done.”
Eli
- 1 Samuel 3:18 So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.”
Exemplified
- Leviticus 10:1–3 Now Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense, and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to His command. …
- Judges 10:15 “We have sinned,” the Israelites said to the LORD. “Deal with us as You see fit; but please deliver us today!”
- 1 Samuel 3:18 So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.”
- 2 Samuel 12:23 But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me.”
- 2 Samuel 15:26 But if He should say, ‘I do not delight in you,’ then here I am; let Him do to me whatever seems good to Him.”
- 2 Samuel 16:10–11 But the king replied, “What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah? If he curses me because the LORD told him, ‘Curse David,’ who can ask, ‘Why did you do this?’” …
- 2 Samuel 24:14 David answered Gad, “I am deeply distressed. Please, let us fall into the hand of the LORD, for His mercies are great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men.”
- 2 Kings 4:26 Please run out now to meet her and ask, ‘Are you all right? Is your husband all right? Is your child all right?’” And she answered, “Everything is all right.”
- 2 Kings 20:19 But Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The word of the LORD that you have spoken is good.” For he thought, “Will there not at least be peace and security in my lifetime?”
- Isaiah 39:8 But Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The word of the LORD that you have spoken is good.” For he thought, “At least there will be peace and security in my lifetime.”
- Nehemiah 9:33 You are just in all that has befallen us, because You have acted faithfully, while we have acted wickedly.
- Esther 4:16 “Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day, and I and my maidens will fast as you do. After that, I will go to the king, even though it is against the …
- Job 1:13–22 One day, while Job’s sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, …
- Job 2:9–10 Then Job’s wife said to him, “Do you still retain your integrity? Curse God and die!” …
- Psalm 39:9 I have become mute; I do not open my mouth because of what You have done.
- Psalm 103:10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins or repaid us according to our iniquities.
- Psalm 119:75 I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.
- Jeremiah 10:19 Woe to me because of my brokenness; my wound is grievous! But I said, “This is truly my sickness, and I must bear it.”
- Lamentations 1:18 The LORD is righteous, yet I rebelled against His command. Listen, all you people; look upon my suffering. My young men and maidens have gone into captivity.
- Daniel 9:14 Therefore the LORD has kept the calamity in store and brought it upon us. For the LORD our God is righteous in all He does; yet we have not obeyed His voice.
- Micah 7:9 Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.
- Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”
- Mark 14:36 “Abba, Father,” He said, “all things are possible for You. Take this cup from Me. Yet not what I will, but what You will.”
- Luke 22:42 “Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.”
- Luke 23:40–41 But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment? …
- John 18:11 “Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?”
- Acts 7:59–60 While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” …
- Acts 21:14 When he would not be dissuaded, we quieted down and said, “The Lord’s will be done.”
- Romans 5:3–5 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; …
- 2 Corinthians 6:3–11 We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry. …
- 2 Corinthians 7:4 Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows.
- Philippians 1:20–24 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. …
- 2 Thessalonians 1:4 That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.
- 2 Timothy 4:6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.
- James 5:11 See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
Exhortation To
- Psalm 37:1–11 Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong. …
General Scriptures Concerning
- Job 5:17 Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
- Job 34:31 Suppose someone says to God, ‘I have endured my punishment; I will offend no more.
- Psalm 4:4 Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah
- Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”
- Proverbs 3:11 My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke;
- Proverbs 18:14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
- Jeremiah 51:50 You who have escaped the sword, depart and do not linger! Remember the LORD from far away, and let Jerusalem come to mind.”
- Lamentations 3:39 Why should any mortal man complain, in view of his sins?
- Micah 6:9 The voice of the LORD calls out to the city (and it is sound wisdom to fear Your name): “Heed the rod and the One who ordained it.
- Matthew 6:10 Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
- Luke 11:2 So Jesus told them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come.
- Luke 21:19 By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.
- Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.
- Philippians 2:14 Do everything without complaining or arguing,
- Philippians 4:11–13 I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. …
- Colossians 1:11 being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully
- 1 Thessalonians 3:3 so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this.
- 2 Timothy 2:3 Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
- 2 Timothy 4:5 But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
- Hebrews 10:34 You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.
- Hebrews 12:3–12 Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. …
- James 1:9–10 The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position. …
- James 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
- James 5:13 Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.
- 1 Peter 1:6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials
- 1 Peter 4:12–13 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. …
- 1 Peter 4:19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
Hezekiah
- 2 Kings 20:19 But Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The word of the LORD that you have spoken is good.” For he thought, “Will there not at least be peace and security in my lifetime?”
Israelites
- Judges 10:15 “We have sinned,” the Israelites said to the LORD. “Deal with us as You see fit; but please deliver us today!”
Jacob
- Genesis 43:14 May God Almighty grant you mercy before the man, that he may release your other brother along with Benjamin. As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.”
Job
- Job 2:10 “You speak as a foolish woman speaks,” he told her. “Should we accept from God only good and not adversity?” In all this, Job did not sin in what he said.
Loss of Children
- Job 1:18–19 While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, …
- Job 1:21 saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.”
Loss of Goods
- Job 1:15–16 the Sabeans swooped down and took them away. They put the servants to the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!” …
- Job 1:21 saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.”
Motives to God's Faithfulness
- 1 Peter 4:19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
Motives to God's Greatness
- Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”
Motives to God's Justice
- Nehemiah 9:33 You are just in all that has befallen us, because You have acted faithfully, while we have acted wickedly.
Motives to God's Love
- Hebrews 12:6 For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.”
Motives to God's Wisdom
- Romans 11:32–33 For God has consigned everyone to disobedience so that He may have mercy on everyone. …
Motives to Our own Sinfulness
- Lamentations 3:39 Why should any mortal man complain, in view of his sins?
- Micah 7:9 Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.
Paul
- Acts 21:13 Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
Peter
- 2 Peter 1:14 because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.
Stephen
- Acts 7:59 While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”
Submission to the Sovereignty of God in his Purposes
- Romans 9:20–21 But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why did You make me like this?” …
Submission to the Will of God
- 2 Samuel 15:26 But if He should say, ‘I do not delight in you,’ then here I am; let Him do to me whatever seems good to Him.”
- Psalm 42:5 Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him for the salvation of His presence.
- Psalm 42:11 Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.
- Matthew 6:10 Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
The Prospect of Death
- Acts 21:13 Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
- 2 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.
The Wicked are Devoid of
- Proverbs 19:3 A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
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Topics: Nave’s Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook (1897), public domain, via the Berean Bible topical index.