Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and exact all your labours.
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And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.
Acts
History / LukeI will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.
Acts
History / LukeHe lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.
Job
Wisdom / JobRun now, I pray thee, to meet her, and say unto her, Is it well with thee? is it well with thy husband? is it well with the child? And she answered, It is well.
2 Kings
HistoryBehold, they say unto me, Where is the word of the LORD? let it come now.
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsSpeak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses:
Joshua
History / JoshuaAnd he also had made savoury meat, and brought it unto his father, and said unto his father, Let my father arise, and eat of his son's venison, that thy soul may bless me.
Genesis
LawThe sons of Leah; Reuben, Jacob's firstborn, and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun:
Genesis
LawAnd they that are left of you shall pine away in their iniquity in your enemies' lands; and also in the iniquities of their fathers shall they pine away with them.
Leviticus
LawAnd at the fountain gate, which was over against them, they went up by the stairs of the city of David, at the going up of the wall, above the house of David, even unto the water gate eastward.
Nehemiah
History / NehemiahAn Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of the LORD for ever:
Deuteronomy
LawAs the nations which the LORD destroyeth before your face, so shall ye perish; because ye would not be obedient unto the voice of the LORD your God.
Deuteronomy
LawAs for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Daniel
Major ProphetsAnd the singers the sons of Asaph were in their place, according to the commandment of David, and Asaph, and Heman, and Jeduthun the king's seer; and the porters waited at every gate; they might not depart from their service; for their brethren the Levites prepared for them.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraLet your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Matthew
Gospels / MatthewMy brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.
James
General EpistlesThen Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he said, Nay; but thou didst laugh.
Genesis
Law / MosesThat ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Luke
Gospels / LukeThe LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
Psalms
PoetryI thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:
1 Corinthians
Pauline Epistles / PaulThis witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
Titus
Pauline Epistles / PaulFor her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead.