And David said unto God, Is it not I that commanded the people to be numbered? even I it is that have sinned and done evil indeed; but as for these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, O LORD my God, be on me, and on my father's house; but not on thy people, that they should be plagued.
Verses For Discipline & Faith
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So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
Matthew
Gospels / MatthewAnd it came to pass as they emptied their sacks, that, behold, every man's bundle of money was in his sack: and when both they and their father saw the bundles of money, they were afraid.
Genesis
Law / MosesThe floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves.
Psalms
PoetryAnd he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.
Acts
History / LukeThat the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
Galatians
Pauline EpistlesAnd he also rebelled against king Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God: but he stiffened his neck, and hardened his heart from turning unto the LORD God of Israel.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraThe liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
Proverbs
WisdomAnd when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:
Acts
History / LukeAnd two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, such as he is able to get; and the one shall be a sin offering, and the other a burnt offering.
Leviticus
Law / MosesLet the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd said, If Esau come to the one company, and smite it, then the other company which is left shall escape.
Genesis
Law / MosesAnd there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and so great.
Revelation
Apocalyptic / JohnAnd Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see on that day when thou shalt go into an inner chamber to hide thyself.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraFor he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy of his heart.
Ecclesiastes
WisdomAnd I will encamp about mine house because of the army, because of him that passeth by, and because of him that returneth: and no oppressor shall pass through them any more: for now have I seen with mine eyes.
Zechariah
Minor Prophets / ZechariahAnd while he yet spake with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep: for she kept them.
Genesis
LawAlso, thou son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD unto the land of Israel; An end, the end is come upon the four corners of the land.
Ezekiel
Major Prophets / EzekielO LORD, thou hast deceived me, and I was deceived: thou art stronger than I, and hast prevailed: I am in derision daily, every one mocketh me.
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsIf a man sin against his neighbour, and an oath be laid upon him to make him swear, and the oath come before thine altar in this house;
2 Chronicles
History / EzraAnd he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2 Corinthians
Pauline EpistlesThou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight.
Genesis
Law / MosesSince the day that your fathers came forth out of the land of Egypt unto this day I have even sent unto you all my servants the prophets, daily rising up early and sending them: