And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven,
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Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
Colossians
Pauline Epistles / PaulAccording 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
HistoryAccording to all that thou desiredst of the LORD thy God in Horeb in the day of the assembly, saying, Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God, neither let me see this great fire any more, that I die not.
Deuteronomy
LawAnd next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraVerily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
John
GospelsWho shall declare his way to his face? and who shall repay him what he hath done?
Job
Wisdom / JobAlso take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:
Ecclesiastes
WisdomHe that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
Proverbs
WisdomAnd Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight.
Exodus
LawAnd now, because ye have done all these works, saith the LORD, and I spake unto you, rising up early and speaking, but ye heard not; and I called you, but ye answered not;
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahIf any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
Mark
Gospels / MarkAnd Ahaz begat Jehoadah; and Jehoadah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza,
1 Chronicles
History / EzraAnd he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. So they made him ride in his chariot.
2 Kings
History / JeremiahAnd the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born.
Acts
History / LukeAnd the king said, Whosoever saith ought unto thee, bring him to me, and he shall not touch thee any more.
2 Samuel
HistoryBehold the land of the Chaldeans; this people was not, till the Assyrian founded it for them that dwell in the wilderness: they set up the towers thereof, they raised up the palaces thereof; and he brought it to ruin.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahSihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan:
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersThen the king answered and said, Give her the living child, and in no wise slay it: she is the mother thereof.
1 Kings
History / JeremiahAnd this shall be the priest's due from the people, from them that offer a sacrifice, whether it be ox or sheep; and they shall give unto the priest the shoulder, and the two cheeks, and the maw.
Deuteronomy
LawAnd in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, wrote they unto him an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem.
Ezra
HistoryThis is the LORD'S doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.
Psalms
PoetryTherefore prophesy and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, O my people, I will open your graves, and cause you to come up out of your graves, and bring you into the land of Israel.
Ezekiel
Major ProphetsBut what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.