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?
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And when the men of the city arose early in the morning, behold, the altar of Baal was cast down, and the grove was cut down that was by it, and the second bullock was offered upon the altar that was built.
Judges
HistoryIf ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahAnd the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!
2 Samuel
History / Samuel, Gad, and NathanBut Sarai was barren; she had no child.
Genesis
Law / MosesFor with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Romans
Pauline Epistles / PaulAnd when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:
Acts
History / LukeNow therefore command thou that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants: and unto thee will I give hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt appoint: for thou knowest that there is not among us any that can skill to hew timber like unto the Sidonians.
1 Kings
HistoryI was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to me:
Acts
History / LukeAnd the LORD will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defence.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahWhy standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?
Psalms
PoetryAnd the Chaldeans burned the king's house, and the houses of the people, with fire, and brake down the walls of Jerusalem.
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahAnd the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city of Nahor.
Genesis
LawBut fear not thou, O my servant Jacob, and be not dismayed, O Israel: for, behold, I will save thee from afar off, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and be in rest and at ease, and none shall make him afraid.
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsAnd he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.
Luke
GospelsBut when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people.
Acts
History / LukeThen shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.
Matthew
GospelsAnd he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
Luke
GospelsFor all tables are full of vomit and filthiness, so that there is no place clean.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahCursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen.
Deuteronomy
LawAnd the cherubims lifted up their wings, and mounted up from the earth in my sight: when they went out, the wheels also were beside them, and every one stood at the door of the east gate of the LORD'S house; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them above.
Ezekiel
Major Prophets / EzekielThus with your mouth ye have boasted against me, and have multiplied your words against me: I have heard them.
Ezekiel
Major ProphetsThou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.
Psalms
PoetryI say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.