Thematic Bible: Examples of saints possessing
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Riches » Examples of saints possessing » Joseph
So now, it is not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me an adviser to Pharaoh, lord over all his household, and ruler over all the land of Egypt.
So tell my father about all my honor in Egypt and about everything you have seen. But bring my father down here quickly!"
Riches » Examples of saints possessing » jacob
I have oxen, donkeys, sheep, and male and female servants. I have sent this message to inform my lord, so that I may find favor in your sight.'"
I am not worthy of all the faithful love you have shown your servant. With only my walking stick I crossed the Jordan, but now I have become two camps.
Riches » Examples of saints possessing » hezekiah
Hezekiah was very wealthy and greatly respected. He made storehouses for his silver, gold, precious stones, spices, and all his other valuable possessions. He made storerooms for the harvest of grain, wine, and olive oil, and stalls for all his various kinds of livestock and his flocks. He built royal cities and owned a large number of sheep and cattle, for God gave him a huge amount of possessions.
Riches » Examples of saints possessing » David
He died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. His son Solomon succeeded him.
Riches » Examples of saints possessing » Jehoshaphat
The Lord made his kingdom secure; all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he became very wealthy and greatly respected.
Riches » Examples of saints possessing » isaac
The man became wealthy. His influence continued to grow until he became very prominent. He had so many sheep and cattle and such a great household of servants that the Philistines became jealous of him.
Riches » Examples of saints possessing » Barzillai
But Barzillai was very old -- eighty years old, in fact -- and he had taken care of the king when he stayed in Mahanaim, for he was a very rich man.
Riches » Examples of saints possessing » Joseph of arimathea
Now when it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus.
Riches » Examples of saints possessing » Abram
(Now Abram was very wealthy in livestock, silver, and gold.)
Riches » Examples of saints possessing » Shunammite
One day Elisha traveled to Shunem, where a prominent woman lived. She insisted that he stop for a meal. So whenever he was passing through, he would stop in there for a meal.
Riches » Examples of saints possessing » Dorcas
Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which in translation means Dorcas). She was continually doing good deeds and acts of charity.
Riches » Examples of saints possessing » Boaz
Now Naomi had a relative on her husband's side of the family named Boaz. He was a wealthy, prominent man from the clan of Elimelech.