And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.
Verses For Discipline & Faith
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For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people.
1 Samuel
HistoryThe field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;
Matthew
GospelsThe son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah,
1 Chronicles
History / EzraThat she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in an Hebrew unto us to mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice:
Genesis
LawBut as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersThen spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
1 Kings
HistoryAnd the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan.
Genesis
Law / MosesThey looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.
Psalms
PoetryBeloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
3 John
General EpistlesAnd I will make Rabbah a stable for camels, and the Ammonites a couchingplace for flocks: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
Ezekiel
Major ProphetsThus were they defiled with their own works, and went a whoring with their own inventions.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersWhat could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahBlessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersFor the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.
Acts
History / LukeLet me not be ashamed, O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave.
Psalms
PoetryAnd now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.
Ruth
HistoryAnd they brake down the image of Baal, and brake down the house of Baal, and made it a draught house unto this day.
2 Kings
History / JeremiahWhoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
Proverbs
WisdomThe whole earth is at rest, and is quiet: they break forth into singing.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahThen hear thou their prayer and their supplication in heaven thy dwelling place, and maintain their cause,
1 Kings
HistoryAnd I will lay sinews upon you, and will bring up flesh upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and ye shall live; and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
Ezekiel
Major ProphetsAnd by the border of Benjamin, from the east side unto the west side, Simeon shall have a portion.
Ezekiel
Major Prophets / EzekielAnd Moab shall be ashamed of Chemosh, as the house of Israel was ashamed of Beth-el their confidence.