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 as thou goest with thine adverse party before a magistrate, strive in the way to be reconciled with him, lest he drag thee away to the judge, and the judge shall deliver thee to the officer, and the officer 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, I pray thee, put sackcloth on our loins, and ropes upon our heads, and go out to the king of Israel; perhaps he will save thy life.
2 Kings 10:4
And they were exceedingly afraid, and said, Behold, the two kings stood not before him; and how shall we stand?
Job 40:9
Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?
Matthew 5:25
Make friends with thine adverse party quickly, whilst thou art in the way with him; lest some time the adverse party deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
Acts 12:20
And he was in bitter hostility with the Tyrians and Sidonians; but they came to him with one accord, and, having gained Blastus the king's chamberlain, sought peace, because their country was nourished by the king's.
James 4:6
But he gives more grace. Wherefore he says, God sets himself against the proud, but gives grace to the lowly.
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Job 41:8
Lay thy hand upon him; remember the battle, do no more!