Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.
Verses For Discipline & Faith
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Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour, neither rob him: the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with thee all night until the morning.
Leviticus
LawFor a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
1 Corinthians
Pauline Epistles / PaulThe words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
Proverbs
Wisdom / SolomonAnd Resen between Nineveh and Calah: the same is a great city.
Genesis
LawWhy shouldest thou be as a man astonied, as a mighty man that cannot save? yet thou, O LORD, art in the midst of us, and we are called by thy name; leave us not.
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahNow the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Ishui, and Melchi-shua: and the names of his two daughters were these; the name of the firstborn Merab, and the name of the younger Michal:
1 Samuel
History / SamuelAnd the thin ears devoured the seven good ears: and I told this unto the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me.
Genesis
Law / MosesWilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
Proverbs
Wisdom / SolomonAnd they told him, and said, We came unto the land whither thou sentest us, and surely it floweth with milk and honey; and this is the fruit of it.
Numbers
Law / MosesAnd it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem.
2 Samuel
HistoryAnd thou shalt make for it a grate of network of brass; and upon the net shalt thou make four brasen rings in the four corners thereof.
Exodus
Law / MosesBut bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.
Acts
HistoryWhen ye have transgressed the covenant of the LORD your God, which he commanded you, and have gone and served other gods, and bowed yourselves to them; then shall the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and ye shall perish quickly from off the good land which he hath given unto you.
Joshua
HistoryThe LORD said moreover unto me; Son of man, wilt thou judge Aholah and Aholibah? yea, declare unto them their abominations;
Ezekiel
Major ProphetsI will get me unto the great men, and will speak unto them; for they have known the way of the LORD, and the judgment of their God: but these have altogether broken the yoke, and burst the bonds.
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahAnd it shall come to pass, if ye diligently hearken unto me, saith the LORD, to bring in no burden through the gates of this city on the sabbath day, but hallow the sabbath day, to do no work therein;
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsHe that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
Proverbs
Wisdom / SolomonAmong the smooth stones of the stream is thy portion; they, they are thy lot: even to them hast thou poured a drink offering, thou hast offered a meat offering. Should I receive comfort in these?
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahStablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd Jeroboam said in his heart, Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David:
1 Kings
HistoryDoth the plowman plow all day to sow? doth he open and break the clods of his ground?
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahMany are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAlso take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee: