The term "concerneth" is an archaic form of the verb "concern," which appears in various translations of the Bible, including older versions such as the King James Version (KJV). In the context of Scripture, "concerneth" typically refers to matters that are relevant or pertinent to a particular subject or individual. While the Berean Standard Bible does not use the term "concerneth," understanding its usage in biblical literature can provide insight into the themes and teachings of the Bible.

Biblical Usage and Context

In biblical literature, the concept of what "concerneth" an individual or group often relates to God's commandments, moral obligations, and the responsibilities of believers. The Bible frequently addresses what is of concern to God and, by extension, what should be of concern to His followers.

Divine Concerns

God's concerns are often reflected in His commandments and the moral laws given to His people. For instance, the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17) outline what is of utmost concern to God regarding human behavior and relationships. These commandments emphasize the importance of worshiping God alone, honoring parents, and maintaining integrity in personal and communal life.

Human Concerns

In the New Testament, Jesus addresses the concerns of His followers, urging them to prioritize the Kingdom of God over worldly anxieties. In Matthew 6:33 , Jesus instructs, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." This teaching highlights the importance of aligning one's concerns with divine priorities.

Apostolic Teachings

The Apostle Paul often discusses what should concern believers in his epistles. In Philippians 4:6-7 , Paul writes, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Here, Paul encourages believers to shift their concerns from anxiety to trust in God's provision and peace.

Community and Interpersonal Concerns

The Bible also addresses concerns related to community and interpersonal relationships. In Galatians 6:2 , Paul exhorts, "Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." This verse underscores the importance of mutual concern and support within the Christian community, reflecting the love and compassion that are central to Christian ethics.

Conclusion

While the specific term "concerneth" may not appear in modern translations like the Berean Standard Bible, the concept remains integral to understanding biblical teachings on priorities, responsibilities, and relationships. By examining what concerns God and His followers, believers can gain insight into living a life that aligns with divine will and purpose.

Perfection in Faith
... THINK OF THIS MORNING'S TEXT""The Lord WILL perfect that which concerneth me." Is
it not very grateful to observe, that what is just in one part of Scripture ...
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Faith in Perfection
... REV. CH SPURGEON. at the Music Hall, Royal Surrey Gardens. "The Lord will perfect
that which concerneth me. ... "The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me. ...
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Of Evil-Speaking in General.
... us to insist upon. And to the observance of his precept, so far as concerneth
me, I shall immediately apply myself. It is then the ...
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Dedication
... The subject of this treatise so nearly concerneth yourselves, and the churches
committed to your care, that it emboldeneth me to this address, notwithstanding ...
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The Motives to this Oversight
... 1. Take heed to yourselves, for you have a heaven to win or lose, and souls that
must be happy or miserable for ever; and therefore it concerneth you to begin ...
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A New Agency Needed
... yet mere common-sense ought to tell us that He, whose way is perfect, can make no
mistakes; that He who has promised to "perfect that which concerneth" us, and ...
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Manifestly Also in the Gospel we Find the Mouth of the Heart...
... it behoveth to be understood what is said, "Do not wish:" namely, the will itself
is taken as it were the mouth of the heart, so that it concerneth not the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/on lying/section 32 manifestly also in.htm

For, Concerning False Witness, which is Set Down in the Ten ...
... But when the person who interrogates thee or wishes to know aught from thee seeks
that which concerneth him not, or which is not expedient for him to know, he ...
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How Christ is to be Made Use Of, in Reference to Growing in Grace.
... I come now to speak a little to the other part of sanctification, which concerneth
the change of our nature and frame, and is called vivification, or ...
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B. The Last Supper. Ch. 22:7-38
... a sword.37 For I say unto you, that this which is written must be fulfilled in me,
And he was reckoned with transgressors: for that which concerneth me hath ...
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Concerneth (7 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Concerneth (7 Occurrences). Luke 22:37 For I
say unto you, that this which is written must be fulfilled ...
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Concerned (45 Occurrences)

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Concerning

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Concerns (20 Occurrences)
... be guilty. (See NIV). Job 35:8 Thy wickedness concerneth a man as thou
art; and thy righteousness a son of man. (See RSV). Psalms ...
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Scoffs (5 Occurrences)
... name. (See RSV). Proverbs 3:34 If it concerneth the scorners, He scorneth them,
but unto the humble He giveth grace. (See NAS). Proverbs ...
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Scornful (5 Occurrences)
... scornful. (KJV JPS). Proverbs 3:34 If it concerneth the scorners, He scorneth
them, but unto the humble He giveth grace. (See RSV). ...
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Attend (71 Occurrences)
... Numbers 18:7 But thou and thy sons with thee shall attend to your priesthood for
all that concerneth the altar, and for that which is inside the veil; and ye ...
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Accomplish (44 Occurrences)
... Psalms 138:8 Jehovah will perfect that which concerneth me: Thy lovingkindness,
O Jehovah, endureth for ever; Forsake not the works of thine own hands. ...
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Prince (160 Occurrences)
... nasi' in Ezekiel. The name is given to the Jewish king (compare 12:10: "This
burden concerneth the prince in Jerusalem"). Then, again ...
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Endureth (63 Occurrences)
... Psalms 138:8 The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD,
endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands. ...
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