Ezra 4:3
But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the rest of the heads of the families of Israel replied, "You have no part in our plans for building a temple to our God, because we alone will build to the LORD, the God of Israel, in accordance with the decree issued by King Cyrus, king of Persia."
Nehemiah 2:20
In reply to them, I said, "The God of Heaven will prosper us. That's why we're preparing to build. But as far as you're concerned, there exists no ancestral heritage, no legal right, nor any historic claim in Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 36:22-3
During the first year of Cyrus, king of Persia, in fulfillment of the message from the LORD spoken by Jeremiah, the LORD prompted Cyrus, king of Persia, to make this proclamation throughout his entire kingdom, which was also released in written form:
Ezra 6:3-5
DATE: First year of Cyrus the King FROM: King Cyrus SUBJECT: The Temple of God in Jerusalem
Isaiah 44:28-1
who says about Cyrus, "He's my shepherd, and he'll carry out everything that I please: He'll say of Jerusalem, "Let it be rebuilt,' and of my Temple, "Let its foundations be laid again.'"'"
Isaiah 45:4
For the sake of Jacob my servant, Israel my chosen, I've called you, and he has established you with a name, although you have not acknowledged me.
Matthew 10:16
"Pay attention, now! I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as cunning as serpents and as innocent as doves.
John 4:22-23
You don't know what you're worshiping. We Jews know what we're worshiping, because salvation comes from the Jews.
Acts 8:21
You have no part or share in what we're saying, because your heart isn't right with God.
Romans 9:4-5
who are Israelis. To them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the Law, the worship, and the promises.
3 John 1:9-10
I wrote a letter to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be in charge, will not recognize our authority.