Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire.
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Bible References
To enter
Matthew 19:17
Jesus answered him: Why are you questioning me about what is good? There is one who is good. If you desire life, obey the Law.
Acts 14:22
They strengthened the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith. They said, We must enter the kingdom of God through much tribulation.
Hebrews 4:11
Let us do our utmost to enter into that rest. Let no one fall into the same pattern of disobedience by not obeying the word.
Revelation 21:27
Nothing impure will ever enter it. The shameful and deceitful will not enter. Only those who are written in the Lamb's book of life will enter.
Rather
Matthew 16:26
What will a man profit, if he gains the whole world, and gives up his life? What will a man give in exchange for his life?
Luke 9:24
He who would save his life shall lose it. He who would lose his life for my sake shall save it.
General references
Proverbs 23:2
Put a knife to your throat, if you are a man with a strong desire (lust) (passion).