Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And will ye pollute me among my people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, to slay the souls that should not die, and to save the souls alive that should not live, by your lying to my people that hear your lies?
For handfuls
To slay
Bible References
For handfuls
Romans 16:18
For such persons are not serving Christ, our Master, but are slaves to their own appetites; and, by their smooth words and flattery, they deceive simple-minded people.
1 Peter 5:2
I urge you to be true shepherds of the flock of God among you, not because you are compelled, but of your own free will; not from a base love of gain, but with a ready spirit;
2 Peter 2:2
There will be many, too, who will follow their licentious courses, and cause the Way of the Truth to be maligned.
To slay
Romans 14:15
If, for the sake of what you eat, you wound your Brother's feelings, your life has ceased to be ruled by love. Do not, by what you eat, ruin a man for whom Christ died!
1 Corinthians 8:11
And so, through this knowledge of yours, the weak man is ruined-your Brother for whose sake Christ died!