And there came a traveller unto the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man that was come unto him; but took the poor man's lamb, and dressed it for the man that was come to him.
Verses For Discipline & Faith
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Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.
1 Corinthians
Pauline Epistles / PaulKeep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
Exodus
Law / MosesAnd there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.
1 Kings
HistoryAnd the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.
1 Chronicles
History / EzraI lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
Proverbs
Wisdom / SolomonWoe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.
Luke
Gospels / LukeAnd as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.
Hebrews
General Epistles / UnknownWhereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD is righteous.
2 Chronicles
HistoryThe wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersBut the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersFor the pastors are become brutish, and have not sought the LORD: therefore they shall not prosper, and all their flocks shall be scattered.
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsAnd he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:
Luke
Gospels / LukeTheir webs shall not become garments, neither shall they cover themselves with their works: their works are works of iniquity, and the act of violence is in their hands.
Isaiah
Major ProphetsThou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it.
Psalms
PoetryThat thou turnest thy spirit against God, and lettest such words go out of thy mouth?
Job
Wisdom / JobThere is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.
Ecclesiastes
Wisdom / SolomonThey slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersThe children of Bazluth, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,
Ezra
HistoryThen the priests the Levites arose and blessed the people: and their voice was heard, and their prayer came up to his holy dwelling place, even unto heaven.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraNow therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of the LORD, and in the audience of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments of the LORD your God: that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance for your children after you for ever.
1 Chronicles
History / EzraGlory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.
1 Chronicles
History / EzraAnd the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it unto Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews' enemy.
Esther
History / MordecaiRemember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old.