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They enjoyed three years of peace--no fighting between Aram and Israel.

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For three years there was no war between Aram and Israel.

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Now three years passed without war between Syria and Israel.

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For three years there was no war between Aram and Israel.

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In the third year, Jehoshaphat king of Judah had a meeting with the king of Israel.

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But in the third year Jehoshaphat king of Judah went down to see the king of Israel.

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Then it came to pass, in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went down to visit the king of Israel.

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Then during the third year, King Jehoshaphat of Judah went to visit King Ahab of Israel.

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Israel's king remarked to his aides, "Do you realize that Ramoth Gilead belongs to us, and we're sitting around on our hands instead of taking it back from the king of Aram?"

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The king of Israel had said to his officials, "Don't you know that Ramoth Gilead belongs to us and yet we are doing nothing to retake it from the king of Aram?"

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And the king of Israel said to his servants, "Do you know that Ramoth in Gilead is ours, but we hesitate to take it out of the hand of the king of Syria?"

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During the visit, Ahab said to his officials, "Do you realize that the Arameans are still occupying our city of Ramoth-gilead? And we haven't done a thing about it!"

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He turned to Jehoshaphat and said, "Will you join me in fighting for Ramoth Gilead?" Jehoshaphat said, "You bet. I'm with you all the way--my troops are your troops, my horses are your horses."

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So he asked Jehoshaphat, "Will you go with me to fight against Ramoth Gilead?" Jehoshaphat replied to the king of Israel, "I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses."

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So he said to Jehoshaphat, "Will you go with me to fight at Ramoth Gilead?" Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses."

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Then he turned to Jehoshaphat and asked, "Will you join me in fighting against Ramoth-gilead?" And Jehoshaphat replied to King Ahab, "Why, of course! You and I are brothers, and my troops are yours to command. Even my horses are at your service."

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He then continued, "But before you do anything, ask GOD for guidance."

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But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, "First seek the counsel of the LORD."

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Also Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire for the word of the LORD today."

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Then Jehoshaphat added, "But first let's find out what the LORD says."

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The king of Israel got the prophets together--all four hundred of them--and put the question to them: "Should I attack Ramoth Gilead? Or should I hold back?Go for it," they said. "GOD will hand it over to the king."

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So the king of Israel brought together the prophets-about four hundred men-and asked them, "Shall I go to war against Ramoth Gilead, or shall I refrain?Go," they answered, "for the Lord will give it into the king's hand."

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Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said to them, "Shall I go against Ramoth Gilead to fight, or shall I refrain?" So they said, "Go up, for the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king."

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So King Ahab summoned his prophets, about four hundred of them, and asked them, "Should I go to war against Ramoth-gilead or not?" They all replied, "Go right ahead! The Lord will give you a glorious victory!"

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But Jehoshaphat dragged his heels: "Is there still another prophet of GOD around here we can consult?"

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But Jehoshaphat asked, "Is there not a prophet of the LORD here whom we can inquire of?"

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And Jehoshaphat said, "Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here, that we may inquire of Him?"

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But Jehoshaphat asked, "Isn't there a prophet of the LORD around, too? I would like to ask him the same question."

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The king of Israel told Jehoshaphat, "As a matter of fact, there is still one such man. But I hate him. He never preaches anything good to me, only doom, doom, doom--Micaiah son of Imlah.The king shouldn't talk about a prophet like that," said Jehoshaphat.

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The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat, "There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good about me, but always bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.The king should not say that," Jehoshaphat replied.

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So the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "There is still one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the LORD; but I hate him, because he does not prophesy good concerning me, but evil." And Jehoshaphat said, "Let not the king say such things!"

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King Ahab replied, "There is still one prophet of the LORD, but I hate him. He never prophesies anything but bad news for me! His name is Micaiah son of Imlah.You shouldn't talk like that," Jehoshaphat said. "Let's hear what he has to say."

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So the king of Israel ordered one of his men, "On the double! Get Micaiah son of Imlah."

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So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, "Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once."

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Then the king of Israel called an officer and said, "Bring Micaiah the son of Imlah quickly!"

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So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, "Quick! Go and get Micaiah son of Imlah."

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Meanwhile, the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat were seated on their thrones, dressed in their royal robes, resplendent in front of the Samaria city gates. All the prophets were staging a prophecy-performance for their benefit.

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Dressed in their royal robes, the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah were sitting on their thrones at the threshing floor by the entrance of the gate of Samaria, with all the prophets prophesying before them.

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The king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, having put on their robes, sat each on his throne, at a threshing floor at the entrance of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them.

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King Ahab of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah, dressed in their royal robes, were sitting on thrones at the threshing floor near the gate of Samaria. All of Ahab's prophets were prophesying there in front of them.

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Zedekiah son of Kenaanah had even made a set of iron horns, and brandishing them called out, "GOD's word! With these horns you'll gore Aram until there's nothing left of him!"

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Now Zedekiah son of Kenaanah had made iron horns and he declared, "This is what the LORD says: 'With these you will gore the Arameans until they are destroyed.'"

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Now Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah had made horns of iron for himself; and he said, "Thus says the LORD: "With these you shall gore the Syrians until they are destroyed."'

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One of them, Zedekiah son of Kenaanah, made some iron horns and proclaimed, "This is what the LORD says: With these horns you will gore the Arameans to death!"

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All the prophets chimed in, "Yes! Go for Ramoth Gilead! An easy victory! GOD's gift to the king!"

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All the other prophets were prophesying the same thing. "Attack Ramoth Gilead and be victorious," they said, "for the LORD will give it into the king's hand."

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And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, "Go up to Ramoth Gilead and prosper, for the LORD will deliver it into the king's hand."

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All the other prophets agreed. "Yes," they said, "go up to Ramoth-gilead and be victorious, for the LORD will give you victory!"

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The messenger who went to get Micaiah said, "The prophets have all said Yes to the king. Make it unanimous--vote Yes!"

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The messenger who had gone to summon Micaiah said to him, "Look, as one man the other prophets are predicting success for the king. Let your word agree with theirs, and speak favorably."

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Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah spoke to him, saying, "Now listen, the words of the prophets with one accord encourage the king. Please, let your word be like the word of one of them, and speak encouragement."

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Meanwhile, the messenger who went to get Micaiah said to him, "Look, all the prophets are promising victory for the king. Be sure that you agree with them and promise success."

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But Micaiah said, "As surely as GOD lives, what GOD says, I'll say."

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But Micaiah said, "As surely as the LORD lives, I can tell him only what the LORD tells me."

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And Micaiah said, "As the LORD lives, whatever the LORD says to me, that I will speak."

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But Micaiah replied, "As surely as the LORD lives, I will say only what the LORD tells me to say."

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With Micaiah before him, the king asked him, "So Micaiah--do we attack Ramoth Gilead, or do we hold back?Go ahead," he said. "An easy victory. GOD's gift to the king."

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When he arrived, the king asked him, "Micaiah, shall we go to war against Ramoth Gilead, or shall I refrain?Attack and be victorious," he answered, "for the LORD will give it into the king's hand."

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Then he came to the king; and the king said to him, "Micaiah, shall we go to war against Ramoth Gilead, or shall we refrain?" And he answered him, "Go and prosper, for the LORD will deliver it into the hand of the king!"

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When Micaiah arrived before the king, Ahab asked him, "Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead or not?" And Micaiah replied, "Go right ahead! The LORD will give the king a glorious victory!"

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"Not so fast," said the king. "How many times have I made you promise under oath to tell me the truth and nothing but the truth?"

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The king said to him, "How many times must I make you swear to tell me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?"

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So the king said to him, "How many times shall I make you swear that you tell me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?"

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But the king replied sharply, "How many times must I demand that you speak only the truth when you speak for the LORD?"

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"All right," said Micaiah, "since you insist. I saw all of Israel scattered over the hills, sheep with no shepherd. Then GOD spoke: "These poor people have no one to tell them what to do. Let them go home and do the best they can for themselves.'"

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Then Micaiah answered, "I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd, and the LORD said, 'These people have no master. Let each one go home in peace.'"

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Then he said, "I saw all Israel scattered on the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd. And the LORD said, "These have no master. Let each return to his house in peace."'

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So Micaiah told him, "In a vision I saw all Israel scattered on the mountains, like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, `Their master has been killed. Send them home in peace.'"

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Then the king of Israel turned to Jehoshaphat, "See! What did I tell you? He never has a good word for me from GOD, only doom."

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The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "Didn't I tell you that he never prophesies anything good about me, but only bad?"

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And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "Did I not tell you he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?"

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"Didn't I tell you?" the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat. "He does it every time. He never prophesies anything but bad news for me."

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Micaiah kept on: "I'm not done yet; listen to GOD's word: I saw GOD enthroned, and all the angel armies of heaven Standing at attention ranged on his right and his left.

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Micaiah continued, "Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne with all the host of heaven standing around him on his right and on his left.

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Then Micaiah said, "Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing by, on His right hand and on His left.

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Then Micaiah continued, "Listen to what the LORD says! I saw the LORD sitting on his throne with all the armies of heaven around him, on his right and on his left.

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And GOD said, "How can we seduce Ahab into attacking Ramoth Gilead?' Some said this, and some said that.

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And the LORD said, 'Who will entice Ahab into attacking Ramoth Gilead and going to his death there?'"One suggested this, and another that.

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And the LORD said, "Who will persuade Ahab to go up, that he may fall at Ramoth Gilead?' So one spoke in this manner, and another spoke in that manner.

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And the LORD said, `Who can entice Ahab to go into battle against Ramoth-gilead so that he can be killed there?' There were many suggestions,

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Then a bold angel stepped out, stood before GOD, and said, "I'll seduce him.'"And how will you do it?' said GOD.

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Finally, a spirit came forward, stood before the LORD and said, 'I will entice him.'

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Then a spirit came forward and stood before the LORD, and said, "I will persuade him.'

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until finally a spirit approached the LORD and said, `I can do it!'

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"Easy,' said the angel, "I'll get all the prophets to lie.'"That should do it,' said GOD. "On your way--seduce him!'

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"'By what means?' the LORD asked. "'I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets,' he said. "'You will succeed in enticing him,' said the LORD. 'Go and do it.'

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The LORD said to him, "In what way?' So he said, "I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets.' And the LORD said, "You shall persuade him, and also prevail. Go out and do so.'

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" `How will you do this?' the LORD asked. "And the spirit replied, `I will go out and inspire all Ahab's prophets to speak lies.'" `You will succeed,' said the LORD. `Go ahead and do it.'

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"And that's what has happened. GOD filled the mouths of your puppet prophets with seductive lies. GOD has pronounced your doom."

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"So now the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours. The LORD has decreed disaster for you."

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Therefore look! The LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these prophets of yours, and the LORD has declared disaster against you."

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"So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of your prophets. For the LORD has determined disaster for you."

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Just then Zedekiah son of Kenaanah came up and punched Micaiah in the nose, saying, "Since when did the Spirit of GOD leave me and take up with you?"

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Then Zedekiah son of Kenaanah went up and slapped Micaiah in the face. "Which way did the spirit from the LORD go when he went from me to speak to you?" he asked.

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Now Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near and struck Micaiah on the cheek, and said, "Which way did the spirit from the LORD go from me to speak to you?"

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Then Zedekiah son of Kenaanah walked up to Micaiah and slapped him across the face. "When did the Spirit of the LORD leave me to speak to you?" he demanded.

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Micaiah said, "You'll know soon enough; you'll know it when you're frantically and futilely looking for a place to hide."

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Micaiah replied, "You will find out on the day you go to hide in an inner room."

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And Micaiah said, "Indeed, you shall see on that day when you go into an inner chamber to hide!"

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And Micaiah replied, "You will find out soon enough when you find yourself hiding in some secret room!"

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The king of Israel had heard enough: "Get Micaiah out of here! Turn him over to Amon the city magistrate and to Joash the king's son

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The king of Israel then ordered, "Take Micaiah and send him back to Amon the ruler of the city and to Joash the king's son

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So the king of Israel said, "Take Micaiah, and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king's son;

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King Ahab of Israel then ordered, "Arrest Micaiah and take him back to Amon, the governor of the city, and to my son Joash.

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with this message, "King's orders: Lock him up in jail; keep him on bread and water until I'm back in one piece.'"

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and say, 'This is what the king says: Put this fellow in prison and give him nothing but bread and water until I return safely.'"

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and say, "Thus says the king: "Put this fellow in prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and water of affliction, until I come in peace.""'

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Give them this order from the king: `Put this man in prison, and feed him nothing but bread and water until I return safely from the battle!'"

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Micaiah said, "If you ever get back in one piece, I'm no prophet of GOD." He added,"When it happens, O people, remember where you heard it!"

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Micaiah declared, "If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me." Then he added, "Mark my words, all you people!"

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But Micaiah said, "If you ever return in peace, the LORD has not spoken by me." And he said, "Take heed, all you people!"

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But Micaiah replied, "If you return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me!" Then he added to those standing around, "Take note of what I have said."

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The king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah attacked Ramoth Gilead.

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So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went up to Ramoth Gilead.

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So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth Gilead.

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So the king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah led their armies against Ramoth-gilead.

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The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "Wear my kingly robe; I'm going into battle disguised." So the king of Israel entered the battle in disguise.

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The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "I will enter the battle in disguise, but you wear your royal robes." So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle.

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And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "I will disguise myself and go into battle; but you put on your robes." So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle.

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Now King Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, "As we go into battle, I will disguise myself so no one will recognize me, but you wear your royal robes." So Ahab disguised himself, and they went into battle.

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Meanwhile, the king of Aram had ordered his chariot commanders (there were thirty-two of them): "Don't bother with anyone, whether small or great; go after the king of Israel and him only."

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Now the king of Aram had ordered his thirty-two chariot commanders, "Do not fight with anyone, small or great, except the king of Israel."

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Now the king of Syria had commanded the thirty-two captains of his chariots, saying, "Fight with no one small or great, but only with the king of Israel."

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Now the king of Aram had issued these orders to his thirty-two charioteers: "Attack only the king of Israel!"

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When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat they said, "There he is! The king of Israel!" and took after him. Jehoshaphat yelled out,

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When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they thought, "Surely this is the king of Israel." So they turned to attack him, but when Jehoshaphat cried out,

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So it was, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, "Surely it is the king of Israel!" Therefore they turned aside to fight against him, and Jehoshaphat cried out.

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So when the Aramean charioteers saw Jehoshaphat in his royal robes, they went after him. "There is the king of Israel!" they shouted. But when Jehoshaphat cried out,

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and the chariot commanders realized they had the wrong man--it wasn't the king of Israel after all. They let him go.

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the chariot commanders saw that he was not the king of Israel and stopped pursuing him.

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And it happened, when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him.

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the charioteers realized he was not the king of Israel, and they stopped chasing him.

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Just then someone, without aiming, shot an arrow randomly into the crowd and hit the king of Israel in the chink of his armor. The king told his charioteer, "Turn back! Get me out of here--I'm wounded."

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But someone drew his bow at random and hit the king of Israel between the sections of his armor. The king told his chariot driver, "Wheel around and get me out of the fighting. I've been wounded."

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Now a certain man drew a bow at random, and struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. So he said to the driver of his chariot, "Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am wounded."

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An Aramean soldier, however, randomly shot an arrow at the Israelite troops, and the arrow hit the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. "Get me out of here!" Ahab groaned to the driver of his chariot. "I have been badly wounded!"

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All day the fighting continued, hot and heavy. Propped up in his chariot, the king watched from the sidelines. He died that evening. Blood from his wound pooled in the chariot.

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All day long the battle raged, and the king was propped up in his chariot facing the Arameans. The blood from his wound ran onto the floor of the chariot, and that evening he died.

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The battle increased that day; and the king was propped up in his chariot, facing the Syrians, and died at evening. The blood ran out from the wound onto the floor of the chariot.

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The battle raged all that day, and Ahab was propped up in his chariot facing the Arameans. The blood from his wound ran down to the floor of his chariot, and as evening arrived he died.

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As the sun went down, shouts reverberated through the ranks, "Abandon camp! Head for home!

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As the sun was setting, a cry spread through the army: "Every man to his town; everyone to his land!"

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Then, as the sun was going down, a shout went throughout the army, saying, "Every man to his city, and every man to his own country!"

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Just as the sun was setting, the cry ran through his troops: "It's all over--return home!"

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The king is dead!" The king was brought to Samaria and there they buried him.

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So the king died and was brought to Samaria, and they buried him there.

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So the king died, and was brought to Samaria. And they buried the king in Samaria.

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So the king died, and his body was taken to Samaria and buried there.

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They washed down the chariot at the pool of Samaria where the town whores bathed, and the dogs lapped up the blood, just as GOD's word had said.

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They washed the chariot at a pool in Samaria (where the prostitutes bathed), and the dogs licked up his blood, as the word of the LORD had declared.

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Then someone washed the chariot at a pool in Samaria, and the dogs licked up his blood while the harlots bathed, according to the word of the LORD which He had spoken.

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Then his chariot was washed beside the pool of Samaria, where the prostitutes bathed, and dogs came and licked the king's blood, just as the LORD had promised.

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The rest of Ahab's life--everything he did, the ivory palace he built, the towns he founded, and the defense system he built up--is all written up in The Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.

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As for the other events of Ahab's reign, including all he did, the palace he built and inlaid with ivory, and the cities he fortified, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Israel?

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Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, the ivory house which he built and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

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The rest of the events in Ahab's reign and the story of the ivory palace and the cities he built are recorded in The Book of the History of the Kings of Israel.

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He was buried in the family cemetery and his son Ahaziah was the next king.

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Ahab rested with his fathers. And Ahaziah his son succeeded him as king.

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So Ahab rested with his fathers. Then Ahaziah his son reigned in his place.

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When Ahab died, he was buried among his ancestors. Then his son Ahaziah became the next king.

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Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king of Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

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Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king of Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

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Jehoshaphat the son of Asa had become king over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

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Jehoshaphat son of Asa began to rule over Judah in the fourth year of King Ahab's reign in Israel.

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Jehoshaphat was thirty-five years old when he became king and he ruled for twenty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother was Azubah daughter of Shilhi.

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Jehoshaphat was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-five years. His mother's name was Azubah daughter of Shilhi.

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Jehoshaphat was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi.

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He was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-five years. His mother was Azubah, the daughter of Shilhi.

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He continued the kind of life characteristic of his father Asa--no detours, no dead ends--pleasing GOD with his life. But he failed to get rid of the neighborhood sex-and-religion shrines. People continued to pray and worship at these idolatrous shrines.

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In everything he walked in the ways of his father Asa and did not stray from them; he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD. The high places, however, were not removed, and the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there.

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And he walked in all the ways of his father Asa. He did not turn aside from them, doing what was right in the eyes of the LORD. Nevertheless the high places were not taken away, for the people offered sacrifices and burned incense on the high places.

1Kgs.22.43

Jehoshaphat was a good king, following the example of his father, Asa. He did what was pleasing in the LORD's sight. During his reign, however, he failed to remove all the pagan shrines, and the people still offered sacrifices and burned incense there.

1Kgs.22.44

And he kept on good terms with the king of Israel.

1Kgs.22.44

Jehoshaphat was also at peace with the king of Israel.

1Kgs.22.44

Also Jehoshaphat made peace with the king of Israel.

1Kgs.22.44

Jehoshaphat also made peace with the king of Israel.

1Kgs.22.45

The rest of Jehoshaphat's life, his achievements and his battles, is all written in The Chronicles of the Kings of Judah.

1Kgs.22.45

As for the other events of Jehoshaphat's reign, the things he achieved and his military exploits, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Judah?

1Kgs.22.45

Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, the might that he showed, and how he made war, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

1Kgs.22.45

The rest of the events in Jehoshaphat's reign, the extent of his power, and the wars he waged are recorded in The Book of the History of the Kings of Judah.

1Kgs.22.46

Also, he got rid of the sacred prostitutes left over from the days of his father Asa.

1Kgs.22.46

He rid the land of the rest of the male shrine prostitutes who remained there even after the reign of his father Asa.

1Kgs.22.46

And the rest of the perverted persons, who remained in the days of his father Asa, he banished from the land.

1Kgs.22.46

He banished from the land the rest of the shrine prostitutes, who still continued their practices from the days of his father, Asa.

1Kgs.22.47

Edom was kingless during his reign; a deputy was in charge.

1Kgs.22.47

There was then no king in Edom; a deputy ruled.

1Kgs.22.47

There was then no king in Edom, only a deputy of the king.

1Kgs.22.47

There was no king in Edom at that time, only a deputy.

1Kgs.22.48

Jehoshaphat built ocean-going ships to sail to Ophir for gold. But they never made it; they shipwrecked at Ezion Geber.

1Kgs.22.48

Now Jehoshaphat built a fleet of trading ships to go to Ophir for gold, but they never set sail-they were wrecked at Ezion Geber.

1Kgs.22.48

Jehoshaphat made merchant ships to go to Ophir for gold; but they never sailed, for the ships were wrecked at Ezion Geber.

1Kgs.22.48

Jehoshaphat also built a fleet of trading ships to sail to Ophir for gold. But the ships never set sail, for they were wrecked at Ezion-geber.

1Kgs.22.49

During that time Ahaziah son of Ahab proposed a joint shipping venture, but Jehoshaphat wouldn't go in with him.

1Kgs.22.49

At that time Ahaziah son of Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, "Let my men sail with your men," but Jehoshaphat refused.

1Kgs.22.49

Then Ahaziah the son of Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, "Let my servants go with your servants in the ships." But Jehoshaphat would not.

1Kgs.22.49

At that time Ahaziah son of Ahab proposed to Jehoshaphat, "Let my men sail an expedition with your men." But Jehoshaphat refused the offer.

1Kgs.22.50

Then Jehoshaphat died and was buried in the family cemetery in the City of David his ancestor. Jehoram his son was the next king.

1Kgs.22.50

Then Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of David his father. And Jehoram his son succeeded him.

1Kgs.22.50

And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the City of David his father. Then Jehoram his son reigned in his place.

1Kgs.22.50

When Jehoshaphat died, he was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. Then his son Jehoram became the next king.

1Kgs.22.51

Ahaziah son of Ahab became king over Israel in Samaria in the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah. He ruled Israel for two years.

1Kgs.22.51

Ahaziah son of Ahab became king of Israel in Samaria in the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and he reigned over Israel two years.

1Kgs.22.51

Ahaziah the son of Ahab became king over Israel in Samaria in the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned two years over Israel.

1Kgs.22.51

Ahaziah son of Ahab began to rule over Israel in the seventeenth year of King Jehoshaphat's reign in Judah. He reigned in Samaria two years.

1Kgs.22.52

As far as GOD was concerned, he lived an evil life, reproducing the bad life of his father and mother, repeating the pattern set down by Jeroboam son of Nebat, who led Israel into a life of sin.

1Kgs.22.52

He did evil in the eyes of the LORD, because he walked in the ways of his father and mother and in the ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat, who caused Israel to sin.

1Kgs.22.52

He did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of his father and in the way of his mother and in the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who had made Israel sin;

1Kgs.22.52

But he did what was evil in the LORD's sight, following the example of his father and mother and the example of Jeroboam son of Nebat, who had led Israel into the sin of idolatry.

1Kgs.22.53

Worshiping at the Baal shrines, he made GOD, the God of Israel, angry, oh, so angry. If anything, he was worse than his father.

1Kgs.22.53

He served and worshiped Baal and provoked the LORD, the God of Israel, to anger, just as his father had done.

1Kgs.22.53

for he served Baal and worshiped him, and provoked the LORD God of Israel to anger, according to all that his father had done.

1Kgs.22.53

He served Baal and worshiped him, arousing the anger of the LORD, the God of Israel, just as his father had done.

Acts.19.14

The seven sons of a certain Sceva, a Jewish high priest, were trying to do this on a man

Acts.19.14

Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this.

Acts.19.14

Also there were seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, who did so.

Acts.19.14

Seven sons of Sceva, a leading priest, were doing this.

Acts.19.15

when the evil spirit talked back: "I know Jesus and I've heard of Paul, but who are you?"

Acts.19.15

One day the evil spirit answered them, "Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?"

Acts.19.15

And the evil spirit answered and said, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?"

Acts.19.15

But when they tried it on a man possessed by an evil spirit, the spirit replied, "I know Jesus, and I know Paul. But who are you?"

Acts.19.16

Then the possessed man went berserk--jumped the exorcists, beat them up, and tore off their clothes. Naked and bloody, they got away as best they could.

Acts.19.16

Then the man who had the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. He gave them such a beating that they ran out of the house naked and bleeding.

Acts.19.16

Then the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, overpowered them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.

Acts.19.16

And he leaped on them and attacked them with such violence that they fled from the house, naked and badly injured.

Acts.19.17

It was soon news all over Ephesus among both Jews and Greeks. The realization spread that God was in and behind this. Curiosity about Paul developed into reverence for the Master Jesus.

Acts.19.17

When this became known to the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, they were all seized with fear, and the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.

Acts.19.17

This became known both to all Jews and Greeks dwelling in Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.

Acts.19.17

The story of what happened spread quickly all through Ephesus, to Jews and Greeks alike. A solemn fear descended on the city, and the name of the Lord Jesus was greatly honored.

Acts.19.18

Many of those who thus believed came out of the closet and made a clean break with their secret sorceries.

Acts.19.18

Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed their evil deeds.

Acts.19.18

And many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds.

Acts.19.18

Many who became believers confessed their sinful practices.

Acts.19.19

All kinds of witches and warlocks came out of the woodwork with their books of spells and incantations and made a huge bonfire of them. Someone estimated their worth at fifty thousand silver coins.

Acts.19.19

A number who had practiced sorcery brought their scrolls together and burned them publicly. When they calculated the value of the scrolls, the total came to fifty thousand drachmas.

Acts.19.19

Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted up the value of them, and it totaled fifty thousand pieces of silver.

Acts.19.19

A number of them who had been practicing magic brought their incantation books and burned them at a public bonfire. The value of the books was several million dollars.

Acts.19.20

In such ways it became evident that the Word of the Master was now sovereign and prevailed in Ephesus.

Acts.19.20

In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power.

Acts.19.20

So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed.

Acts.19.20

So the message about the Lord spread widely and had a powerful effect.

Acts.19.21

After all this had come to a head, Paul decided it was time to move on to Macedonia and Achaia provinces, and from there to Jerusalem. "Then," he said, "I'm off to Rome. I've got to see Rome!"

Acts.19.21

After all this had happened, Paul decided to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. "After I have been there," he said, "I must visit Rome also."

Acts.19.21

When these things were accomplished, Paul purposed in the Spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, "After I have been there, I must also see Rome."

Acts.19.21

Afterward Paul felt impelled by the Holy Spirit to go over to Macedonia and Achaia before returning to Jerusalem. "And after that," he said, "I must go on to Rome!"

Acts.19.22

He sent two of his assistants, Timothy and Erastus, on to Macedonia while he stayed for a while and wrapped things up in Asia.

Acts.19.22

He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed in the province of Asia a little longer.

Acts.19.22

So he sent into Macedonia two of those who ministered to him, Timothy and Erastus, but he himself stayed in Asia for a time.

Acts.19.22

He sent his two assistants, Timothy and Erastus, on ahead to Macedonia while he stayed awhile longer in the province of Asia.

Acts.19.23

But before he got away, a huge ruckus occurred over what was now being referred to as "the Way."

Acts.19.23

About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way.

Acts.19.23

And about that time there arose a great commotion about the Way.

Acts.19.23

But about that time, serious trouble developed in Ephesus concerning the Way.

Acts.19.24

A certain silversmith, Demetrius, conducted a brisk trade in the manufacture of shrines to the goddess Artemis, employing a number of artisans in his business.

Acts.19.24

A silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought in no little business for the craftsmen.

Acts.19.24

For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Diana, brought no small profit to the craftsmen.

Acts.19.24

It began with Demetrius, a silversmith who had a large business manufacturing silver shrines of the Greek goddess Artemis. He kept many craftsmen busy.

Acts.19.25

He rounded up his workers and others similarly employed and said, "Men, you well know that we have a good thing going here--

Acts.19.25

He called them together, along with the workmen in related trades, and said: "Men, you know we receive a good income from this business.

Acts.19.25

He called them together with the workers of similar occupation, and said: "Men, you know that we have our prosperity by this trade.

Acts.19.25

He called the craftsmen together, along with others employed in related trades, and addressed them as follows: "Gentlemen, you know that our wealth comes from this business.

Acts.19.26

and you've seen how Paul has barged in and discredited what we're doing by telling people that there's no such thing as a god made with hands. A lot of people are going along with him, not only here in Ephesus but all through Asia province.

Acts.19.26

And you see and hear how this fellow Paul has convinced and led astray large numbers of people here in Ephesus and in practically the whole province of Asia. He says that man-made gods are no gods at all.

Acts.19.26

Moreover you see and hear that not only at Ephesus, but throughout almost all Asia, this Paul has persuaded and turned away many people, saying that they are not gods which are made with hands.

Acts.19.26

As you have seen and heard, this man Paul has persuaded many people that handmade gods aren't gods at all. And this is happening not only here in Ephesus but throughout the entire province!

Acts.19.27

"Not only is our little business in danger of falling apart, but the temple of our famous goddess Artemis will certainly end up a pile of rubble as her glorious reputation fades to nothing. And this is no mere local matter--the whole world worships our Artemis!"

Acts.19.27

There is danger not only that our trade will lose its good name, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be discredited, and the goddess herself, who is worshiped throughout the province of Asia and the world, will be robbed of her divine majesty."

Acts.19.27

So not only is this trade of ours in danger of falling into disrepute, but also the temple of the great goddess Diana may be despised and her magnificence destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worship."

Acts.19.27

Of course, I'm not just talking about the loss of public respect for our business. I'm also concerned that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will lose its influence and that Artemis--this magnificent goddess worshiped throughout the province of Asia and all around the world--will be robbed of her prestige!"

Acts.19.28

That set them off in a frenzy. They ran into the street yelling, "Great Artemis of the Ephesians!

Acts.19.28

When they heard this, they were furious and began shouting: "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"

Acts.19.28

Now when they heard this, they were full of wrath and cried out, saying, "Great is Diana of the Ephesians!"

Acts.19.28

At this their anger boiled, and they began shouting, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"

Acts.19.29

Great Artemis of the Ephesians!" They put the whole city in an uproar, stampeding into the stadium, and grabbing two of Paul's associates on the way, the Macedonians Gaius and Aristarchus.

Acts.19.29

Soon the whole city was in an uproar. The people seized Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul's traveling companions from Macedonia, and rushed as one man into the theater.

Acts.19.29

So the whole city was filled with confusion, and rushed into the theater with one accord, having seized Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians, Paul's travel companions.

Acts.19.29

A crowd began to gather, and soon the city was filled with confusion. Everyone rushed to the amphitheater, dragging along Gaius and Aristarchus, who were Paul's traveling companions from Macedonia.

Acts.19.30

Paul wanted to go in, too, but the disciples wouldn't let him.

Acts.19.30

Paul wanted to appear before the crowd, but the disciples would not let him.

Acts.19.30

And when Paul wanted to go in to the people, the disciples would not allow him.

Acts.19.30

Paul wanted to go in, but the believers wouldn't let him.

Acts.19.31

Prominent religious leaders in the city who had become friendly to Paul concurred: "By no means go near that mob!"

Acts.19.31

Even some of the officials of the province, friends of Paul, sent him a message begging him not to venture into the theater.

Acts.19.31

Then some of the officials of Asia, who were his friends, sent to him pleading that he would not venture into the theater.

Acts.19.31

Some of the officials of the province, friends of Paul, also sent a message to him, begging him not to risk his life by entering the amphitheater.

Acts.19.32

Some were yelling one thing, some another. Most of them had no idea what was going on or why they were there.

Acts.19.32

The assembly was in confusion: Some were shouting one thing, some another. Most of the people did not even know why they were there.

Acts.19.32

Some therefore cried one thing and some another, for the assembly was confused, and most of them did not know why they had come together.

Acts.19.32

Inside, the people were all shouting, some one thing and some another. Everything was in confusion. In fact, most of them didn't even know why they were there.

Acts.19.33

As the Jews pushed Alexander to the front to try to gain control, different factions clamored to get him on their side. But he brushed them off and quieted the mob with an impressive sweep of his arms.

Acts.19.33

The Jews pushed Alexander to the front, and some of the crowd shouted instructions to him. He motioned for silence in order to make a defense before the people.

Acts.19.33

And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander motioned with his hand, and wanted to make his defense to the people.

Acts.19.33

Alexander was thrust forward by some of the Jews, who encouraged him to explain the situation. He motioned for silence and tried to speak in defense.

Acts.19.34

But the moment he opened his mouth and they knew he was a Jew, they shouted him down: "Great Artemis of the Ephesians! Great Artemis of the Ephesians!"-on and on and on, for over two hours.

Acts.19.34

But when they realized he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison for about two hours: "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"

Acts.19.34

But when they found out that he was a Jew, all with one voice cried out for about two hours, "Great is Diana of the Ephesians!"

Acts.19.34

But when the crowd realized he was a Jew, they started shouting again and kept it up for two hours: "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians! Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"

Acts.19.35

Finally, the town clerk got the mob quieted down and said, "Fellow citizens, is there anyone anywhere who doesn't know that our dear city Ephesus is protector of glorious Artemis and her sacred stone image that fell straight out of heaven?

Acts.19.35

The city clerk quieted the crowd and said: "Men of Ephesus, doesn't all the world know that the city of Ephesus is the guardian of the temple of the great Artemis and of her image, which fell from heaven?

Acts.19.35

And when the city clerk had quieted the crowd, he said: "Men of Ephesus, what man is there who does not know that the city of the Ephesians is temple guardian of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which fell down from Zeus?

Acts.19.35

At last the mayor was able to quiet them down enough to speak. "Citizens of Ephesus," he said. "Everyone knows that Ephesus is the official guardian of the temple of the great Artemis, whose image fell down to us from heaven.

Acts.19.36

Since this is beyond contradiction, you had better get hold of yourselves. This is conduct unworthy of Artemis.

Acts.19.36

Therefore, since these facts are undeniable, you ought to be quiet and not do anything rash.

Acts.19.36

Therefore, since these things cannot be denied, you ought to be quiet and do nothing rashly.

Acts.19.36

Since this is an indisputable fact, you shouldn't be disturbed, no matter what is said. Don't do anything rash.

Acts.19.37

These men you've dragged in here have done nothing to harm either our temple or our goddess.

Acts.19.37

You have brought these men here, though they have neither robbed temples nor blasphemed our goddess.

Acts.19.37

For you have brought these men here who are neither robbers of temples nor blasphemers of your goddess.

Acts.19.37

You have brought these men here, but they have stolen nothing from the temple and have not spoken against our goddess.

Acts.19.38

"So if Demetrius and his guild of artisans have a complaint, they can take it to court and make all the accusations they want.

Acts.19.38

If, then, Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a grievance against anybody, the courts are open and there are proconsuls. They can press charges.

Acts.19.38

Therefore, if Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a case against anyone, the courts are open and there are proconsuls. Let them bring charges against one another.

Acts.19.38

If Demetrius and the craftsmen have a case against them, the courts are in session and the judges can take the case at once. Let them go through legal channels.

Acts.19.39

If anything else is bothering you, bring it to the regularly scheduled town meeting and let it be settled there.

Acts.19.39

If there is anything further you want to bring up, it must be settled in a legal assembly.

Acts.19.39

But if you have any other inquiry to make, it shall be determined in the lawful assembly.

Acts.19.39

And if there are complaints about other matters, they can be settled in a legal assembly.

Acts.19.40

There is no excuse for what's happened today. We're putting our city in serious danger. Rome, remember, does not look kindly on rioters."

Acts.19.40

As it is, we are in danger of being charged with rioting because of today's events. In that case we would not be able to account for this commotion, since there is no reason for it."

Acts.19.40

For we are in danger of being called in question for today's uproar, there being no reason which we may give to account for this disorderly gathering."

Acts.19.40

I am afraid we are in danger of being charged with rioting by the Roman government, since there is no cause for all this commotion. And if Rome demands an explanation, we won't know what to say."

Acts.19.41

With that, he sent them home.

Acts.19.41

After he had said this, he dismissed the assembly.

Acts.19.41

And when he had said these things, he dismissed the assembly.

Acts.19.41

Then he dismissed them, and they dispersed.

Prov.15.31

Listen to good advice if you want to live well, an honored guest among wise men and women.

Prov.15.31

He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.

Prov.15.31

The ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide among the wise.

Prov.15.31

If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.

Prov.15.32

An undisciplined, self-willed life is puny; an obedient, God-willed life is spacious.

Prov.15.32

He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

Prov.15.32

He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.

Prov.15.32

If you reject criticism, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.

Prov.15.33

Fear-of-GOD is a school in skilled living--first you learn humility, then you experience glory.

Prov.15.33

The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Prov.15.33

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.

Prov.15.33

Fear of the LORD teaches a person to be wise; humility precedes honor.

Prov.16.1

Mortals make elaborate plans, but GOD has the last word.

Prov.16.1

To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.

Prov.16.1

The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

Prov.16.1

We can gather our thoughts, but the LORD gives the right answer.

Prov.16.2

Humans are satisfied with whatever looks good; GOD probes for what is good.

Prov.16.2

All a man's ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD.

Prov.16.2

All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the spirits.

Prov.16.2

People may be pure in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their motives.

Prov.16.3

Put GOD in charge of your work, then what you've planned will take place.

Prov.16.3

Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.

Prov.16.3

Commit your works to the LORD, And your thoughts will be established.

Prov.16.3

Commit your work to the LORD, and then your plans will succeed.

Prov.16.4

GOD made everything with a place and purpose; even the wicked are included--but for judgment.

Prov.16.4

The LORD works out everything for his own ends- even the wicked for a day of disaster.

Prov.16.4

The LORD has made all for Himself, Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.

Prov.16.4

The LORD has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for punishment.

Prov.16.5

GOD can't stomach arrogance or pretense; believe me, he'll put those upstarts in their place.

Prov.16.5

The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.

Prov.16.5

Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; Though they join forces, none will go unpunished.

Prov.16.5

The LORD despises pride; be assured that the proud will be punished.

Prov.16.6

Guilt is banished through love and truth; Fear-of-GOD deflects evil.

Prov.16.6

Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.

Prov.16.6

In mercy and truth Atonement is provided for iniquity; And by the fear of the LORD one departs from evil.

Prov.16.6

Unfailing love and faithfulness cover sin; evil is avoided by fear of the LORD.

Prov.16.7

When GOD approves of your life, even your enemies will end up shaking your hand.

Prov.16.7

When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.

Prov.16.7

When a man's ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Prov.16.7

When the ways of people please the LORD, he makes even their enemies live at peace with them.