11 Bible Verses about Presumption

but God said to him, thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee: who then shall enjoy what thou hast provided?

to which purpose he propos'd to them this parable: a rich man had some land that was very fruitful. and thus he reason'd with himself, what shall I do for want of room to store up my crop? this will I do, said he, I will pull down my barns, and build greater: and there I will bestow all my rich product.

but God said to him, thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee: who then shall enjoy what thou hast provided?

to which purpose he propos'd to them this parable: a rich man had some land that was very fruitful. and thus he reason'd with himself, what shall I do for want of room to store up my crop? this will I do, said he, I will pull down my barns, and build greater: and there I will bestow all my rich product.

but God said to him, thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee: who then shall enjoy what thou hast provided?

to which purpose he propos'd to them this parable: a rich man had some land that was very fruitful. and thus he reason'd with himself, what shall I do for want of room to store up my crop? this will I do, said he, I will pull down my barns, and build greater: and there I will bestow all my rich product.

then I will say to my soul, soul, you have many enjoyments in reserve for a number of years; take your ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

especially those, who prostitute themselves to sensual infamous passions: who despise magistrates, who being audacious, and insolent, intrepidly calumniate the higher powers;

As for you, who affirm, "to-day, or, to-morrow we will go to such a city, we will stay there a whole year, there we will traffic, and find our account."

but whoever shall renounce me before men, he shall be renounc'd before the angels of God.

give her torment and pain in proportion to her pride and luxury; for she said in her heart, "I am enthron'd like a queen, I am no widow, and shall see no sorrow." therefore shall her plagues come, mortality, mourning, and famine all at once: and she shall be consumed with fire: for the Lord God, who condemns her, is almighty.

Then they brought children to him in order to have his blessing: and the disciples rebuked them.

And as they were presenting children to him, for the imposition of hands, his disciples observing it, rebuk'd those that brought them.

Then they brought young children to him, that he might lay his hands upon them: but his disciples rebuked those that presented them. which Jesus observing was much displeas'd with them, and said, suffer little children to come unto me, do not hinder them: for of such is the kingdom of God.

said, why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, to be given to the poor?

one of his disciples seeing this, with indignation said, to what purpose is this waste? for this could have been sold for a great price, which might have been given to the poor.

but some had a secret indignation, and said, why must the perfume be so wasted? for we could have sold it for above two hundred denarys, and given them to the poor: and they inveighed against her.

you say you are rich, and have increased your gain, and have need of nothing; but you do not consider that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked.

besides the people that pass'd by, shook their heads, and impiously said: ah, you that can destroy the temple, and rebuild it in three days, save your self, and come down from the cross. in like manner the chief priests and the Scribes in derision said to one another: he pretended to save others, himself he cannot save. read more.
let the Messiah, the king of Israel, descend now from the cross: let us see that, and we will believe on him. and they that were crucified with him, threw their reproaches at him.

he saved others, said they, but cannot save himself: if he be the king of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. he relied upon God; if he be such a favourite, let God then deliver him: for he us'd to say he was the son of God.

the Pharisee in a standing posture pray'd thus by himself, O God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men, a robber, a cheat, an adulterer, or like that Publican.

this will I do, said he, I will pull down my barns, and build greater: and there I will bestow all my rich product.

As for you, who affirm, "to-day, or, to-morrow we will go to such a city, we will stay there a whole year, there we will traffic, and find our account."

upon which Jesus said, who was it that touch'd me? they being all at a loss, what to answer, at length Peter, and the others with him, said, master, the crowd are squeezing and pressing about you, and yet you cry, "who touch'd me?"

from that time began Jesus to let his disciples know that he should go to Jerusalem, there suffer many indignities from the senators, chief priests, and scribes, be put to death, and be raised again the third day. then Peter taking him aside, began to expostulate with him, saying, God forbid, Sir, this should ever happen to you. but he frown'd upon Peter, and said, out of my sight pernicious obstacle to my designs; your views are all worldly, regardless of what is divine.

and this he said in such an undisguised manner, that Peter took him aside, and pretended to reprimand him.

that adversary that exalts it self above the divine authority of majesty: that is seated in the temple of God, pretending to be it self divine.

As for you, who affirm, "to-day, or, to-morrow we will go to such a city, we will stay there a whole year, there we will traffic, and find our account." how do you know, what will happen to-morrow? for, "what is your life?" a vapour that just appears, and then vanishes.

Upon this, certain vagabond Jews, who were exorcists, pretended to cure demoniacs by pronouncing the name of the Lord Jesus: their form being this, "I adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preaches." these practitioners were seven in number, the sons of Sceva a Jew, one of the chief priests.

Afterwards observing how eager the guests were for the first places, he gave them this instruction: when any one invites you to a wedding, don't put yourself in the highest seat: for fear some person of greater distinction should be a guest, and he that invited you both, should come and bid you give place to him; and you should have the disgrace of taking the lowest seat. read more.
but when you are invited, go place your self last; that he, who invited you, when he comes, may say to you, friend, go up higher: and that will do you honour before all the company at table. for he that exalteth himself, shall be humbled, and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted.

Then Peter turning about, saw the favourite disciple of Jesus was behind; the same who leaned next to Jesus at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that is to betray you? upon seeing him, Peter said to Jesus, Lord, and what shall become of him? Jesus said, if I will have him stay till I come, what have you to do with that? do you follow me.

especially those, who prostitute themselves to sensual infamous passions: who despise magistrates, who being audacious, and insolent, intrepidly calumniate the higher powers;

who knowing the divine rule of right, did not perceive that they who commit such things are worthy of death, and not only they who do the same, but they who give countenance to those that do them.

Upon this, certain vagabond Jews, who were exorcists, pretended to cure demoniacs by pronouncing the name of the Lord Jesus: their form being this, "I adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preaches." these practitioners were seven in number, the sons of Sceva a Jew, one of the chief priests.

but as he was treating of justice, temperance, and a future judgment, Felix greatly alarm'd, said, "withdraw for the present; and when I am at leisure, I will send for you."

then I will say to my soul, soul, you have many enjoyments in reserve for a number of years; take your ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

I have writ to the church: but Diotrephes, who affects the superiority, has no regard to our representations.

his relations said to him, retire hence, and go into Judea, that your disciples there may also see the works that you do. for no body acts in private, that designs to distinguish himself: since you do such things, shew yourself to the world. for even his brethren did not believe in him.

for some time ago one Theudas started up, pretending to be something extraordinary, who was join'd indeed by about four hundred men: but he was no sooner put to death, than his followers all dispers'd, and were reduc'd to nothing.

Peter said to him, you shall never wash my feet. Jesus answered, if I do not cleanse thee, you cannot partake with me.

his disciples James and John observing this, said, Lord, shall we command fire to descend from heaven, as Elias did, in order to consume them?

I have writ to the church: but Diotrephes, who affects the superiority, has no regard to our representations.

for some time ago one Theudas started up, pretending to be something extraordinary, who was join'd indeed by about four hundred men: but he was no sooner put to death, than his followers all dispers'd, and were reduc'd to nothing.

then I will say to my soul, soul, you have many enjoyments in reserve for a number of years; take your ease, eat, drink, and be merry.