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Verses For Discipline & Faith
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Then were the king's scribes called at that time in the third month, that is, the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded unto the Jews, and to the lieutenants, and the deputies and rulers of the provinces which are from India unto Ethiopia, an hundred twenty and seven provinces, unto every province according to the writing thereof, and unto every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their language.
Esther
History / MordecaiThen when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.
John
GospelsBut my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
Psalms
PoetryA good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
Luke
Gospels / LukeThou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.
Luke
GospelsAnd I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.
Revelation
Apocalyptic / JohnIf any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
James
General Epistles / JamesAccording to the word of the LORD they gave him the city which he asked, even Timnath-serah in mount Ephraim: and he built the city, and dwelt therein.
Joshua
HistoryMoreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house,
1 Chronicles
History / EzraDo not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust.
John
GospelsLet God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersFor this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sara shall have a son.
Romans
Pauline Epistles / PaulBehold, there is a people come out of Egypt, which covereth the face of the earth: come now, curse me them; peradventure I shall be able to overcome them, and drive them out.
Numbers
Law / MosesAnd in the most holy house he made two cherubims of image work, and overlaid them with gold.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraThe LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersWherefore now rise up early in the morning with thy master's servants that are come with thee: and as soon as ye be up early in the morning, and have light, depart.
1 Samuel
HistoryTeaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
Titus
Pauline Epistles / PaulTheir Redeemer is strong; the LORD of hosts is his name: he shall throughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to the land, and disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon.
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsAnd when Joshua heard the noise of the people as they shouted, he said unto Moses, There is a noise of war in the camp.
Exodus
Law / MosesFor when David was up in the morning, the word of the LORD came unto the prophet Gad, David's seer, saying,
2 Samuel
HistoryAnd Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.
1 Samuel
HistoryAnd also thus said the king, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it.
1 Kings
HistorySo king Solomon was king over all Israel.