Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
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But we have dwelt in tents, and have obeyed, and done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahThe horseman lifteth up both the bright sword and the glittering spear: and there is a multitude of slain, and a great number of carcases; and there is none end of their corpses; they stumble upon their corpses:
Nahum
Minor ProphetsThe throne had six steps, and the top of the throne was round behind: and there were stays on either side on the place of the seat, and two lions stood beside the stays.
1 Kings
History / JeremiahNeither do they which go by say, The blessing of the LORD be upon you: we bless you in the name of the LORD.
Psalms
PoetryBut they said, We will drink no wine: for Jonadab the son of Rechab our father commanded us, saying, Ye shall drink no wine, neither ye, nor your sons for ever:
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsAnd the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
Luke
GospelsFor in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.
Genesis
LawAnd when Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand upon the head of Ephraim, it displeased him: and he held up his father's hand, to remove it from Ephraim's head unto Manasseh's head.
Genesis
LawFor from the least of them even unto the greatest of them every one is given to covetousness; and from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely.
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahSurely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more:
Job
Wisdom / JobThen came all the princes unto Jeremiah, and asked him: and he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they left off speaking with him; for the matter was not perceived.
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahAfter all this, when Josiah had prepared the temple, Necho king of Egypt came up to fight against Carchemish by Euphrates: and Josiah went out against him.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraArise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words.
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahThere were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.
Genesis
LawAnd Moses and the priests the Levites spake unto all Israel, saying, Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou art become the people of the LORD thy God.
Deuteronomy
Law / MosesFor oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.
Ecclesiastes
Wisdom / SolomonIf we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
1 John
General EpistlesAnd ships shall come from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish for ever.
Numbers
Law / MosesThe wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersFor they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersSpeaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
1 Timothy
Pauline Epistles / PaulAnd every man went unto his own house.