For therefore he sent unto us in Babylon, saying, This captivity is long: build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them.
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But to the land whereunto they desire to return, thither shall they not return.
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsAnd the Horites in their mount Seir, unto El-paran, which is by the wilderness.
Genesis
Law / MosesThe way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Proverbs
Wisdom / SolomonThe former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,
Acts
HistoryAnd when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.
Luke
Gospels / LukeAnd the cook took up the shoulder, and that which was upon it, and set it before Saul. And Samuel said, Behold that which is left! set it before thee, and eat: for unto this time hath it been kept for thee since I said, I have invited the people. So Saul did eat with Samuel that day.
1 Samuel
HistoryFor if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;
James
General Epistles / JamesSo he went back with him, and did eat bread in his house, and drank water.
1 Kings
HistoryCome ye, say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant.
Isaiah
Major ProphetsI thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.
Romans
Pauline EpistlesBut I have made Esau bare, I have uncovered his secret places, and he shall not be able to hide himself: his seed is spoiled, and his brethren, and his neighbours, and he is not.
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsThey have wandered as blind men in the streets, they have polluted themselves with blood, so that men could not touch their garments.
Lamentations
Major Prophets / JeremiahAnd Moses and Eleazar the priest did as the LORD commanded Moses.
Numbers
Law / MosesAnd when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem.
Ezra
History / EzraWhy doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?
Mark
GospelsAnd said unto them, Ye shall not bring in the captives hither: for whereas we have offended against the LORD already, ye intend to add more to our sins and to our trespass: for our trespass is great, and there is fierce wrath against Israel.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraHave not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Joshua
HistoryNow will I shortly pour out my fury upon thee, and accomplish mine anger upon thee: and I will judge thee according to thy ways, and will recompense thee for all thine abominations.
Ezekiel
Major Prophets / EzekielAnd whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.
John
Gospels / JohnAnd Shobal the father of Kirjath-jearim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Manahethites.
1 Chronicles
HistoryAnd all Judah rejoiced at the oath: for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and the LORD gave them rest round about.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraThe river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength.
Judges
History / SamuelAnd he said unto his brethren, My money is restored; and, lo, it is even in my sack: and their heart failed them, and they were afraid, saying one to another, What is this that God hath done unto us?