Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
By shewing
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Bible References
Break
Matthew 3:8
Bring forth therefore fruits becoming: penitents: and do not say within your selves,
Acts 8:22
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray to God, if so be the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee:
Acts 26:20
but declared first to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, and through all the country of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent, and turn unto God, performing works suitable to repentance.
James 4:8
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you: cleanse your hands, O sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
1 Peter 4:8
having above all things fervent love to each other; for love will cover a multitude of sins.
By shewing
Luke 11:41
and behold all things are clean to you.
Acts 10:2
and one that feared God, with all his house; giving also much alms to the people, and praying to God continually.
Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith which worketh by love.
Ephesians 4:28
Let him that stole steal no more; but rather let him labour, doing some good with his hands, that he may have something to bestow on him that hath need of it.
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Matthew 5:42
Give to him that asketh thee, and him, that would borrow of thee, turn not away.