Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
The just
General references
Bible References
The just
Habakkuk 2:4
“Look at the proud one,
His soul is not right within him,
But the righteous will live by his faith [in the true God].
“Look at the proud one,
His soul is not right within him,
But the righteous will live by his faith [in the true God].
Romans 1:17
For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed, both springing from faith and leading to faith [disclosed in a way that awakens more faith]. As it is written and forever remains written, “The just and upright shall live by faith.”
Galatians 3:11
Now it is clear that no one is justified [that is, declared free of the guilt of sin and its penalty, and placed in right standing] before God by the Law, for “The righteous (the just, the upright) shall live by faith.”
My
Psalm 5:4
For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness;
No evil [person] dwells with You.
For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness;
No evil [person] dwells with You.
Psalm 147:11
The Lord favors those who fear and worship Him [with awe-inspired reverence and obedience],
Those who wait for His mercy and lovingkindness.
The Lord favors those who fear and worship Him [with awe-inspired reverence and obedience],
Those who wait for His mercy and lovingkindness.
Psalm 149:4
For the Lord takes pleasure in His people;
He will beautify the humble with salvation.
For the Lord takes pleasure in His people;
He will beautify the humble with salvation.
Isaiah 42:1 “Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold;
My Chosen One in whom My soul delights.
I have put My Spirit upon Him;
He will bring forth justice to the nations.
My Chosen One in whom My soul delights.
I have put My Spirit upon Him;
He will bring forth justice to the nations.
Malachi 1:10
“Oh, that there were even one among you [whose duty it is to minister to Me] who would shut the gates, so that you would not kindle fire on My altar uselessly [with an empty, worthless pretense]! I am not pleased with you,” says the Lord of hosts, “nor will I accept an offering from your hand.
Matthew 12:18
“Behold, My Servant whom I have chosen;
My Beloved in whom My soul is well-pleased;
I will put My Spirit upon Him,
And He will proclaim justice to the nations.
“Behold, My Servant whom I have chosen;
My Beloved in whom My soul is well-pleased;
I will put My Spirit upon Him,
And He will proclaim justice to the nations.
1 Thessalonians 2:15
who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and harassed and drove us out; and [they] continue to be highly displeasing to God and [to show themselves] hostile to all people,
General references
Numbers 14:4
So they said one to another, “Let us appoint a [new] leader and return to Egypt.”
Joshua 24:16
The people answered, “Far be it from us to abandon (reject) the Lord to serve other gods;
Ezekiel 33:18
When the righteous turns back from his righteousness and commits injustice, he will also die because of it.
Luke 14:30 saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish!’
Luke 17:32 Remember [what happened to] Lot’s wife [when she looked back]!
2 Corinthians 5:7
for we walk by faith, not by sight [living our lives in a manner consistent with our confident belief in God’s promises]—