Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And he hath brought thee near to him, and all thy brethren the sons of Levi with thee: and seek ye the priesthood also?
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Bible References
And seek
Proverbs 13:10
By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.
Matthew 20:21
And he said to her, "What do you want?" She said to him, "Say that these two sons of mine are to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your kingdom."
Luke 22:24
A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.
Romans 12:10
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
Philippians 2:3
Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.
3 John 1:9
I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority.
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Genesis 30:15
But she said to her, "Is it a small matter that you have taken away my husband? Would you take away my son's mandrakes also?" Rachel said, "Then he may lie with you tonight in exchange for your son's mandrakes."
Deuteronomy 18:5
For the LORD your God has chosen him out of all your tribes to stand and minister in the name of the LORD, him and his sons for all time.
Hebrews 5:4
And no one takes this honor for himself, but only when called by God, just as Aaron was.