4 Bible Verses about distrust

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Acts 15:37-38

Barnabas [agreed, and] wanted to take John Mark [his cousin, See Col. 4:10] with them. But Paul was not at all in favor of taking someone who had left them and refused to continue on in the work [of preaching the Gospel] when they were in Pamphylia. [See 13:13].

Mark 10:22

But the man had a sad look on his face when he heard these words, and went away sorrowful, for he had many possessions.

John 2:24

But Jesus would not trust Himself to them [i.e., to the care of these Jewish leaders] because He knew all men,

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Distrust » Of religious men » Unbelievers, general references to

John 4:48

So, Jesus said to him, "None of you people will believe [in me] unless you see [miraculous] signs and wonders, [will you?]."

Acts 14:2

But the Jews who did not obey [the Gospel message] incited the spirits of the [unconverted] Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.

Luke 12:46

that slave's master will return on a day that he least expects, and at an hour unknown [to him]. And [that master] will whip him to shreds and will turn him over to suffer the same fate as unfaithful servants receive.

John 5:38

And you do not keep His message living in your [hearts], for you do not believe [in] the One whom God sent [i.e., in Jesus].

Distrust » Of religious men » Moses, when told the host of israel should be fed

Distrust » Doubt » Peter sinking in the sea

Matthew 14:31

And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him and said, "You have such little faith; why did you doubt?"

Matthew 16:8

Jesus, being aware of their thoughts, said, "O, you people with [such] little faith! Why are you reasoning among yourselves about not having bread?

Distrust » Doubt » The two on the way to emmaus

John 20:27

Then He said to Thomas, "Put your finger here [i.e., to touch the nail scars] and look at my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side [i.e., where the spear had pierced Him]. Stop doubting and believe [that it is really I]."

Distrust » Of religious men » The disciples, in failing to heal a demoniac

Matthew 17:19-20

Then Jesus' disciples came to Him privately and said, "Why could we not drive out that evil spirit?" He answered them, "[It was] because you had such little faith. For truly I tell you, if you have faith as [small as] a mustard tree seed, you could say to this mountain, 'Move from here to that place over there' and it would move. And nothing will be impossible for you [to do]." {[{[Some manuscripts contain the following verse:

Distrust » Of religious men » Abraham, when promised a child in old age

Distrust » Doubt » The disciples powerless to heal

Matthew 17:17

Jesus replied [to the crowd], "You perverse generation of faithless people! How long must I be with you [i.e., before you understand]? How long do I have to be patient with you? Bring the sick boy to me."

Distrust » Doubt » Rebuked by Christ

Matthew 6:30

So, if God so [beautifully] dresses the grass in a field, which is [green] today, and [then] tomorrow [dries up and] is thrown in the oven [i.e., as fuel], will He not do even more in providing your clothing, you people with such little faith?

Distrust » Of religious men » The disciples, when told of the resurrection of Christ

Luke 24:11

But these words seemed as nonsense to the apostles, and they refused to believe the women. {{Some ancient authorities do not include verse

Distrust » Of religious men » Zacharias, when promised that he should have a great son

Luke 1:20

And consider this, you will [have to] remain a mute and be unable to speak until the day when these things happen because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in due time."

Distrust » Doubt » The disciples in the storm

Mark 4:40

And He said to His disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you not still have [any] faith?"

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