9 Bible Verses about False Confidence, Examples Of

Then they said: Let us build ourselves a city, with a lofty tower that reaches into space, so that we may make a name for ourselves and not be scattered over the face of the whole earth.

You defy Jehovah and through your servants you say: 'With my many chariots I ride up the high mountains, up the slopes of Lebanon. I cut down its tallest cedars and its finest cypresses. I travel to its most distant borders and its most fertile forests.

Then the prophet Hanani went to King Asa. He said: Because you relied on the king of Syria instead of relying on Jehovah your God, the army of the king of Israel has escaped from you. The Ethiopians and the Libyans, did they have large armies with many chariots and cavalry troops? But because you relied on Jehovah he gave you victory over them. The eyes of Jehovah keep close watch over the entire world. He gives strength (shows His strength) to (in behalf of) those whose hearts are loyal to him. You have acted foolishly! Therefore from now on you will always be at war.

You made a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool. But you did not look to him who did it, or have regard for him who planned it long ago.

Peter protested: Even if I must die for you, I would not deny you! His disciples said the same thing.

He said: Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.

Jesus said: I tell you Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, until you deny that you know me three times.

Peter said: Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.

Jesus answered: Will you lay down your life for me? Truly I tell you the cock will not crow till you have denied me three times.