Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.
And desireth
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Bible References
And desireth
Luke 12:58
For example when an opponent brings you to court, try to settle before you get there. Otherwise, he will drag you in front of a judge and the judge will hand you over to an officer who will throw you into prison.
1 Kings 20:31
His servants said to him: It is said that the kings of Israel are full of mercy: let us then put on haircloth, and cords on our heads, and go to the king of Israel. Maybe he will give you your life.
2 Kings 10:4
The rulers of Samaria were terrified. They said: How can we oppose Jehu when neither King Joram nor King Ahaziah could?
Job 40:9
Do you have an arm (power) like God's? Can your voice thunder like his?
Matthew 5:25
Come to an agreement quickly with the one who has a legal case against you. Do it before he turns the case over to the judge and you are thrown into jail.
Acts 12:20
Herod highly disagreed with them at Tyre and Sidon. But they finally came to an agreement. They secured the support of Blastus a trusted personal servant of the king. They desired peace because their country was supported by the king's country.
James 4:6
But he gives more grace. The scripture said, God resists the proud, but gives grace (loving-kindness) to the humble.
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Job 41:8
Can you fill his hide with fishing spears or pierce his head with a harpoon?