That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.
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And Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed be he of the LORD, who hath not left off his kindness to the living and to the dead. And Naomi said unto her, The man is near of kin unto us, one of our next kinsmen.
Ruth
History / SamuelAnd the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.
Acts
HistorySome of them also were appointed to oversee the vessels, and all the instruments of the sanctuary, and the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices.
1 Chronicles
History / EzraYet now our flesh is as the flesh of our brethren, our children as their children: and, lo, we bring into bondage our sons and our daughters to be servants, and some of our daughters are brought unto bondage already: neither is it in our power to redeem them; for other men have our lands and vineyards.
Nehemiah
HistoryAnd from the bottom upon the ground even to the lower settle shall be two cubits, and the breadth one cubit; and from the lesser settle even to the greater settle shall be four cubits, and the breadth one cubit.
Ezekiel
Major Prophets / EzekielNevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house unto my name.
1 Kings
HistoryAnd Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest.
John
GospelsOnly fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.
1 Samuel
History / SamuelAnd I put a jewel on thy forehead, and earrings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thine head.
Ezekiel
Major ProphetsFor we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.
Romans
Pauline EpistlesRemember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep your's also.
John
GospelsBut the flesh of the bullock, and his skin, and his dung, shalt thou burn with fire without the camp: it is a sin offering.
Exodus
LawAnd they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.
Luke
Gospels / LukeHe hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
Psalms
PoetryPut not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
Proverbs
Wisdom / SolomonLay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands with me?
Job
Wisdom / JobAnd the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
Luke
GospelsBut after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;
Romans
Pauline Epistles / PaulCan a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?
Job
Wisdom / JobBut Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.
Mark
GospelsWherefore I gave them also statutes that were not good, and judgments whereby they should not live;
Ezekiel
Major ProphetsThey continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.