For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them.
Verses For Discipline & Faith
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And when he went out the second day, behold, two men of the Hebrews strove together: and he said to him that did the wrong, Wherefore smitest thou thy fellow?
Exodus
Law / MosesWhy standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?
Psalms
PoetryBring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
Luke
GospelsBut thou hast not called upon me, O Jacob; but thou hast been weary of me, O Israel.
Isaiah
Major ProphetsHe appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
Matthew
Gospels / MatthewBut chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
2 Peter
General Epistles / PeterA bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.
Matthew
Gospels / MatthewHath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?
John
GospelsHaving therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:
Acts
HistoryAnd he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
Luke
GospelsLet him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.
Galatians
Pauline Epistles / PaulSing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersThy two breasts are like two young roes that are twins, which feed among the lilies.
Solomon's Song
Poetry / SolomonFlee out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his soul: be not cut off in her iniquity; for this is the time of the LORD'S vengeance; he will render unto her a recompence.
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahAnd John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey;
Mark
GospelsThe copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shethar-boznai, and his companions the Apharsachites, which were on this side the river, sent unto Darius the king:
Ezra
History / EzraNone of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
Psalms
PoetryDearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
1 Peter
General Epistles / PeterHe that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
Revelation
Apocalyptic / JohnThen Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
Acts
History / LukeAnd she conceived again, and bare a daughter. And God said unto him, Call her name Lo-ruhamah: for I will no more have mercy upon the house of Israel; but I will utterly take them away.
Hosea
Minor ProphetsThe sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.