Acts 26:29

“I wish before God,” replied Paul, “that whether easily or with difficulty, not only you but all who listen to me today might become as I am—except for these chains.”

Acts 21:33

Then the commander came up, took him into custody, and ordered him to be bound with two chains. He asked who he was and what he had done.

1 Corinthians 7:7

I wish that all people were just like me. But each has his own gift from God, one person in this way and another in that way.

Exodus 16:3

The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the Lord’s hand in the land of Egypt, when we sat by pots of meat and ate all the bread we wanted. Instead, you brought us into this wilderness to make this whole assembly die of hunger!”

Numbers 11:29

But Moses asked him, “Are you jealous on my account? If only all the Lord’s people were prophets and the Lord would place His Spirit on them!”

2 Samuel 18:33

The king was deeply moved and went up to the gate chamber and wept. As he walked, he cried, “My son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, Absalom, my son, my son!”

2 Kings 5:3

She said to her mistress, “If only my master would go to the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his skin disease.”

Jeremiah 13:17

But if you will not listen,
my innermost being will weep in secret
because of your pride.
My eyes will overflow with tears,
for the Lord’s flock has been taken captive.

Luke 19:41-42

As He approached and saw the city, He wept over it,

John 5:34

I don’t receive man’s testimony, but I say these things so that you may be saved.

Acts 12:6

On the night before Herod was to bring him out for execution, Peter, bound with two chains, was sleeping between two soldiers, while the sentries in front of the door guarded the prison.

Acts 25:14

Since they stayed there many days, Festus presented Paul’s case to the king, saying, “There’s a man who was left as a prisoner by Felix.

Romans 9:1-3

I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience is testifying to me with the Holy Spirit

Romans 10:1

Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God concerning them is for their salvation!

1 Corinthians 4:8

You are already full! You are already rich! You have begun to reign as kings without us—and I wish you did reign, so that we could also reign with you!

2 Corinthians 11:1

I wish you would put up with a little foolishness from me. Yes, do put up with me.

Ephesians 6:20

For this I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough in Him to speak as I should.

Colossians 1:28

We proclaim Him, warning and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.

General references

Bible References

I would

Exodus 16:3
The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the Lord’s hand in the land of Egypt, when we sat by pots of meat and ate all the bread we wanted. Instead, you brought us into this wilderness to make this whole assembly die of hunger!”
Numbers 11:29
But Moses asked him, “Are you jealous on my account? If only all the Lord’s people were prophets and the Lord would place His Spirit on them!”
2 Samuel 18:33
The king was deeply moved and went up to the gate chamber and wept. As he walked, he cried, “My son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, Absalom, my son, my son!”
2 Kings 5:3
She said to her mistress, “If only my master would go to the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his skin disease.”
1 Corinthians 4:8
You are already full! You are already rich! You have begun to reign as kings without us—and I wish you did reign, so that we could also reign with you!
1 Corinthians 7:7
I wish that all people were just like me. But each has his own gift from God, one person in this way and another in that way.
2 Corinthians 11:1
I wish you would put up with a little foolishness from me. Yes, do put up with me.

That not

Jeremiah 13:17
But if you will not listen,
my innermost being will weep in secret
because of your pride.
My eyes will overflow with tears,
for the Lord’s flock has been taken captive.
Luke 19:41
As He approached and saw the city, He wept over it,
John 5:34
I don’t receive man’s testimony, but I say these things so that you may be saved.
Romans 9:1
I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience is testifying to me with the Holy Spirit
Romans 10:1
Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God concerning them is for their salvation!
Colossians 1:28
We proclaim Him, warning and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ.

Except

Acts 12:6
On the night before Herod was to bring him out for execution, Peter, bound with two chains, was sleeping between two soldiers, while the sentries in front of the door guarded the prison.
Acts 25:14
Since they stayed there many days, Festus presented Paul’s case to the king, saying, “There’s a man who was left as a prisoner by Felix.
Ephesians 6:20
For this I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough in Him to speak as I should.

General references

Philippians 1:13
so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard, and to everyone else, that my imprisonment is in the cause of Christ.

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