And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not?
Verses For Discipline & Faith
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Thou shalt have a place also without the camp, whither thou shalt go forth abroad:
Deuteronomy
Law / MosesA wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Proverbs
Wisdom / SolomonOf the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.
Ezra
HistoryAnd the sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel were, Maaz, and Jamin, and Eker.
1 Chronicles
History / EzraHear ye therefore the parable of the sower.
Matthew
GospelsJesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
Matthew
Gospels / MatthewBe merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.
Psalms
PoetryA false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
Proverbs
WisdomAnd thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee: therefore I command thee this thing to day.
Deuteronomy
LawAnd the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and saw not the king's face.
2 Samuel
History / Samuel, Gad, and NathanAnd he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.
Mark
Gospels / MarkAnd Israel set liers in wait round about Gibeah.
Judges
HistoryI cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd he that beareth the carcase of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even: they are unclean unto you.
Leviticus
LawFor I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.
Job
Wisdom / JobHadoram also, and Uzal, and Diklah,
1 Chronicles
HistoryHowbeit the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaven.
Judges
History / SamuelAnd it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Isaiah
Major ProphetsAnd the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.
Revelation
Apocalyptic / JohnLest the avenger of the blood pursue the slayer, while his heart is hot, and overtake him, because the way is long, and slay him; whereas he was not worthy of death, inasmuch as he hated him not in time past.
Deuteronomy
LawLo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersBut ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall call you the Ministers of our God: ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall ye boast yourselves.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahAnd all the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth, because they had understood the words that were declared unto them.