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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Moreover I have given to thee one portion above thy brethren, which I took out of the hand of the Amorite with my sword and with my bow.
Genesis
LawIron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Proverbs
WisdomFor we will not inherit with them on yonder side Jordan, or forward; because our inheritance is fallen to us on this side Jordan eastward.
Numbers
LawAnd she made him sleep upon her knees; and she called for a man, and she caused him to shave off the seven locks of his head; and she began to afflict him, and his strength went from him.
Judges
HistoryAnd through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.
2 Peter
General EpistlesThey have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;
Psalms
PoetryThey sent therefore and gathered all the lords of the Philistines unto them, and said, What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel? And they answered, Let the ark of the God of Israel be carried about unto Gath. And they carried the ark of the God of Israel about thither.
1 Samuel
HistoryLet thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.
Psalms
PoetrySome of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias.
Matthew
GospelsThen the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need we any further witnesses?
Mark
Gospels / MarkThen came the word of the LORD unto the prophet Jeremiah, saying,
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsAnd whomsoever he toucheth that hath the issue, and hath not rinsed his hands in water, he shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.
Leviticus
LawFor the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God:
Hebrews
General Epistles / UnknownThe burden of Moab. Because in the night Ar of Moab is laid waste, and brought to silence; because in the night Kir of Moab is laid waste, and brought to silence;
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahAnd he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.
Mark
GospelsAnd I put a jewel on thy forehead, and earrings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thine head.
Ezekiel
Major Prophets / EzekielAnd I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsAnd when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died.
1 Chronicles
HistoryAnd Jeroboam's wife did so, and arose, and went to Shiloh, and came to the house of Ahijah. But Ahijah could not see; for his eyes were set by reason of his age.
1 Kings
History / JeremiahAnd the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Numbers
Law / MosesAnd he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.
Matthew
GospelsAnd he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him.
Mark
Gospels / MarkAll the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full; unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again.