Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.
And desireth
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Bible References
And desireth
Luke 12:58
For when thou go with thine opponent to the magistrate on the way give effort to be delivered from him, lest he may drag thee to the judge, and the judge may deliver thee to the officer, and the officer would cast thee into prison.
1 Kings 20:31
And his servants said to him, Behold now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings. Let us, we pray thee, put sackcloth on our loins, and ropes upon our heads, and go out to the king of Israel. Perhaps
2 Kings 10:4
But they were exceedingly afraid, and said, Behold, the two kings did not stand before him. How then shall we stand?
Matthew 5:25
Be agreeing with thine opponent quickly, while thou are with him on the way, lest the opponent deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the subordinate, and thou will be cast into prison.
Acts 12:20
Now Herod was angry at the Tyrians and Sidonians. But they came with one accord to him, and, having persuaded Blastus the man over the king's bedchamber, they requested peace, because their country was sustained from the monarchy.
James 4:6
But he gives greater grace. Therefore it says, God is opposed to the arrogant, but gives grace to the lowly.
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Job 41:8
Lay thy hand upon him. Remember the battle, and do so no more.