Proverbs 27:17

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Proverbs 27:17

As iron sharpens iron,
So one man sharpens [and influences] another [through discussion].

Proverbs 27:9

Oil and perfume make the heart glad;
So does the sweetness of a friend’s counsel that comes from the heart.

1 Samuel 23:16

And Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went [into the woods] to David at Horesh, and encouraged him in God.

Job 4:3-4

“Behold, you have admonished and instructed many,
And you have strengthened weak hands.

Hebrews 10:24

and let us consider [thoughtfully] how we may encourage one another to love and to do good deeds,

2 Samuel 10:11-12

Joab said [to Abishai], “If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you shall help me; but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I will come to help you.

Isaiah 35:3-4

Encourage the exhausted, and make staggering knees firm.

1 Thessalonians 3:3

so that no one would be unsettled by these difficulties [to which I have referred]. For you know that we have been destined for this [as something unavoidable in our position].

So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord or about me His prisoner, but with me take your share of suffering for the gospel [continue to preach regardless of the circumstances], in accordance with the power of God [for His power is invincible],

2 Timothy 1:12

This is why I suffer as I do. Still, I am not ashamed; for I know Him [and I am personally acquainted with Him] whom I have believed [with absolute trust and confidence in Him and in the truth of His deity], and I am persuaded [beyond any doubt] that He is able to guard that which I have entrusted to Him until that day [when I stand before Him].

2 Timothy 2:3

Take with me your share of hardship [passing through the difficulties which you are called to endure], like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:9-13

for that [gospel] I am suffering even to [the point of] wearing chains like a criminal; but the word of God is not chained or imprisoned!

James 1:2

Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials.

1 Peter 4:12-13

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which is taking place to test you [that is, to test the quality of your faith], as though something strange or unusual were happening to you.

Joshua 1:18

Any man who rebels against your command and does not obey everything that you command him, shall be put to death; only be strong and courageous.”

1 Samuel 11:9-10

They said to the messengers who had come, “You shall say to the men of Jabesh-gilead: ‘Tomorrow, by the time the sun is hot, you will have help [against the Ammonites].’” So the messengers came and reported this to the men of Jabesh; and they were overjoyed.

Joshua 2:24

They said to Joshua, “Certainly the Lord has given all the land into our hands; for all the inhabitants of the land have melted [in despair] because of us.”

1 Samuel 13:20-21

So all [the men of] Israel went down to the Philistines, each to get his plowshare, pick, axe, or sickle sharpened.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Proverbs 27:17

Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Iron

1 Samuel 13:20

So

General references

John 11:29

Bible References

Iron

So all [the men of] Israel went down to the Philistines, each to get his plowshare, pick, axe, or sickle sharpened.

So

Oil and perfume make the heart glad;
So does the sweetness of a friend’s counsel that comes from the heart.

Any man who rebels against your command and does not obey everything that you command him, shall be put to death; only be strong and courageous.”

They said to Joshua, “Certainly the Lord has given all the land into our hands; for all the inhabitants of the land have melted [in despair] because of us.”

And Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went [into the woods] to David at Horesh, and encouraged him in God.

Joab said [to Abishai], “If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you shall help me; but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I will come to help you.

“Behold, you have admonished and instructed many,
And you have strengthened weak hands.

Encourage the exhausted, and make staggering knees firm.

so that no one would be unsettled by these difficulties [to which I have referred]. For you know that we have been destined for this [as something unavoidable in our position].

Take with me your share of hardship [passing through the difficulties which you are called to endure], like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

and let us consider [thoughtfully] how we may encourage one another to love and to do good deeds,

Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials.

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which is taking place to test you [that is, to test the quality of your faith], as though something strange or unusual were happening to you.

General references

And when she heard this, she got up quickly and went to Him.