And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.
Verses For Discipline & Faith
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And at that time Solomon held a feast, and all Israel with him, a great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt, before the LORD our God, seven days and seven days, even fourteen days.
1 Kings
HistoryAnd the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.
1 Samuel
History / SamuelAnd when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
Acts
HistoryAnd I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
Genesis
LawSmite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Proverbs
Wisdom / SolomonAnd it came to pass, when Joram saw Jehu, that he said, Is it peace, Jehu? And he answered, What peace, so long as the whoredoms of thy mother Jezebel and her witchcrafts are so many?
2 Kings
HistoryThe Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.
2 Samuel
History / Samuel, Gad, and NathanSeven days shall there be no leaven found in your houses: for whosoever eateth that which is leavened, even that soul shall be cut off from the congregation of Israel, whether he be a stranger, or born in the land.
Exodus
LawHe opened the rock, and the waters gushed out; they ran in the dry places like a river.
Psalms
PoetryAnd she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.
Genesis
Law / MosesMy father peradventure will feel me, and I shall seem to him as a deceiver; and I shall bring a curse upon me, and not a blessing.
Genesis
Law / MosesThe sons of Merari; Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzza his son,
1 Chronicles
HistoryOnly that the generations of the children of Israel might know, to teach them war, at the least such as before knew nothing thereof;
Judges
History / SamuelTherefore say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Although I have cast them far off among the heathen, and although I have scattered them among the countries, yet will I be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries where they shall come.
Ezekiel
Major ProphetsRemember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersLet all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.
Psalms
PoetrySurely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.
Job
Wisdom / JobOnly unto the land of the children of Ammon thou camest not, nor unto any place of the river Jabbok, nor unto the cities in the mountains, nor unto whatsoever the LORD our God forbad us.
Deuteronomy
LawO thou daughter dwelling in Egypt, furnish thyself to go into captivity: for Noph shall be waste and desolate without an inhabitant.
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsAnd upon them that are left alive of you I will send a faintness into their hearts in the lands of their enemies; and the sound of a shaken leaf shall chase them; and they shall flee, as fleeing from a sword; and they shall fall when none pursueth.
Leviticus
LawAnd Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;
Matthew
GospelsNo man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
John
GospelsAnd all the people saw the cloudy pillar stand at the tabernacle door: and all the people rose up and worshipped, every man in his tent door.