Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:
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Bible References
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Romans 8:36
Scripture says-'For thy sake we are being killed all the day long, We are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.'
And like
John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming towards him, and exclaimed: "Here is the Lamb of God, who is to take away the sin of the world!
1 Peter 1:19
but by precious blood, as it were of a lamb, unblemished and spotless, the Blood of Christ.
1 Peter 2:21
For it was to this that you were called! For Christ, too, suffered--on your behalf--and left you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
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Matthew 26:62
Then the High Priest stood up, and said to Jesus: "Have you no answer? What is this evidence which these men are giving against you?"
Luke 23:34
[Then Jesus said: "Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing."] His clothes they divided among them by casting lots.
John 18:9
This was in fulfillment of his words-- 'Of those whom thou hast given me I have not lost one.'
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Matthew 27:12
While charges were being brought against him by the Chief Priests and Councillors, Jesus made no reply.