Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

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Bible References

I besought

Deuteronomy 3:23
I begged the LORD at that time, saying,
1 Samuel 15:11
"It grieves me that I have made Saul king; for he has turned back from following me, and has not carried out my commandments." And Samuel was angry; and he cried to the LORD all night.
2 Samuel 12:16
David therefore begged God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night on the ground.
Psalm 77:2
In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord. My hand was stretched out in the night, and did not get tired. My soul refused to be comforted.
Matthew 20:21
He said to her, "What do you want?" She said to him, "Command that these, my two sons, may sit, one on your right hand, and one on your left hand, in your Kingdom."
Matthew 26:39
He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire."
Hebrews 5:7
In the days of his flesh, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence.

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Deuteronomy 3:23
I begged the LORD at that time, saying,
1 Corinthians 2:3
When I was with you, I was weak and afraid and I shook.