Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not: for we have treasures in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbare, and slew them not among their brethren.
Bible References
Slay
Job 2:4
But Satan answered the Lord, "Skin for skin! Indeed, a man will give up all that he has to save his life!
Psalm 49:6
They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.
Proverbs 13:8
The ransom of a person's life is his wealth, but the poor person hears no threat.
Matthew 6:25
"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Isn't there more to life than food and more to the body than clothing?
Matthew 16:26
For what does it benefit a person if he gains the whole world but forfeits his life? Or what can a person give in exchange for his life?
Mark 8:36
For what benefit is it for a person to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his life?
Philippians 3:7
But these assets I have come to regard as liabilities because of Christ.