1 Samuel 12:3

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.

His anointed

Matthew 22:21

Romans 13:1

Whose ox

General references

Acts 20:33

1 Thessalonians 2:3

Bible References

His anointed

They say to Him, "Caesar's." Then saith He to them, "Render, therefore, the things of Caesar to Caesar, and the things of God to God."

Let every soul be in subjection to the authorities that are over him; for there is no authority, except from God; and the authorities that are have been appointed by God.

Whose ox

I coveted no one's silver, or gold, or apparel.

Behold, this third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be burdensome to you; for I seek not yours, but you; for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

For neither, at any time, did we use a word of flattery, as ye know, nor a semblance of covetousness, God is witness;

feed the flock of God which is among you, overseeing it, not by constraint, but willingly; nor yet for base gain, but of a ready mind;

General references

I coveted no one's silver, or gold, or apparel.

For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile;