Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes' letter was read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to Jerusalem unto the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power.
Verses For Discipline & Faith
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A people that provoketh me to anger continually to my face; that sacrificeth in gardens, and burneth incense upon altars of brick;
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahAnd of some have compassion, making a difference:
Jude
General EpistlesThe words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
Proverbs
Wisdom / SolomonAnd he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:
Romans
Pauline EpistlesArtaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect peace, and at such a time.
Ezra
History / EzraAnd he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?
Matthew
GospelsAnd his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand.
Genesis
Law / MosesWhose arrows are sharp, and all their bows bent, their horses' hoofs shall be counted like flint, and their wheels like a whirlwind:
Isaiah
Major ProphetsAwake, ye drunkards, and weep; and howl, all ye drinkers of wine, because of the new wine; for it is cut off from your mouth.
Joel
Minor Prophets / JoelAnd it came to pass, when Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban his mother's brother, and the sheep of Laban his mother's brother, that Jacob went near, and rolled the stone from the well's mouth, and watered the flock of Laban his mother's brother.
Genesis
Law / MosesThou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows.
Job
WisdomTake you twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a man,
Joshua
History / JoshuaAnd as soon as David had made an end of offering burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts.
2 Samuel
History / Samuel, Gad, and NathanIn that thou lovest thine enemies, and hatest thy friends. For thou hast declared this day, that thou regardest neither princes nor servants: for this day I perceive, that if Absalom had lived, and all we had died this day, then it had pleased thee well.
2 Samuel
History / Samuel, Gad, and NathanThe disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.
Luke
GospelsAnd if he be not able to bring a lamb, then he shall bring for his trespass, which he hath committed, two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, unto the LORD; one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering.
Leviticus
LawTook branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.
John
GospelsWhy trimmest thou thy way to seek love? therefore hast thou also taught the wicked ones thy ways.
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahAdd thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.
Proverbs
WisdomAnd he hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the sons of the king, and Abiathar the priest, and Joab the captain of the host: but Solomon thy servant hath he not called.
1 Kings
History / JeremiahI have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
Psalms
PoetryHath he smitten him, as he smote those that smote him? or is he slain according to the slaughter of them that are slain by him?
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahAnd to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea.