1Sam.10.9

Saul turned and left Samuel. At that very moment God transformed him--made him a new person! And all the confirming signs took place the same day.

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As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed Saul's heart, and all these signs were fulfilled that day.

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So it was, when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, that God gave him another heart; and all those signs came to pass that day.

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As Saul turned and started to leave, God changed his heart, and all Samuel's signs were fulfilled that day.

1Sam.10.10

When Saul and his party got to Gibeah, there were the prophets, right in front of them! Before he knew it, the Spirit of God came on Saul and he was prophesying right along with them.

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When they arrived at Gibeah, a procession of prophets met him; the Spirit of God came upon him in power, and he joined in their prophesying.

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When they came there to the hill, there was a group of prophets to meet him; then the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied among them.

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When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, they saw the prophets coming toward them. Then the Spirit of God came upon Saul, and he, too, began to prophesy.

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When those who had previously known Saul saw him prophesying with the prophets, they were totally surprised. "What's going on here? What's come over the son of Kish? How on earth did Saul get to be a prophet?"

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When all those who had formerly known him saw him prophesying with the prophets, they asked each other, "What is this that has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?"

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And it happened, when all who knew him formerly saw that he indeed prophesied among the prophets, that the people said to one another, "What is this that has come upon the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?"

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When his friends heard about it, they exclaimed, "What? Is Saul a prophet? How did the son of Kish become a prophet?"

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One man spoke up and said, "Who started this? Where did these people ever come from?" That's how the saying got started, "Saul among the prophets! Who would have guessed?!"

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A man who lived there answered, "And who is their father?" So it became a saying: "Is Saul also among the prophets?"

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Then a man from there answered and said, "But who is their father?" Therefore it became a proverb: "Is Saul also among the prophets?"

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But one of the neighbors responded, "It doesn't matter who his father is; anyone can become a prophet." So that is the origin of the saying "Is Saul a prophet?"

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When Saul was done prophesying, he returned home.

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After Saul stopped prophesying, he went to the high place.

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And when he had finished prophesying, he went to the high place.

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When Saul had finished prophesying, he climbed the hill to the altar.

1Sam.10.14

His uncle asked him and his servant, "So where have you two been all this time?Out looking for the donkeys. We looked and looked and couldn't find them. And then we found Samuel!"

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Now Saul's uncle asked him and his servant, "Where have you been?Looking for the donkeys," he said. "But when we saw they were not to be found, we went to Samuel."

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Then Saul's uncle said to him and his servant, "Where did you go?" So he said, "To look for the donkeys. When we saw that they were nowhere to be found, we went to Samuel."

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"Where in the world have you been?" Saul's uncle asked him. "We went to look for the donkeys," Saul replied, "but we couldn't find them. So we went to the prophet Samuel to ask him where they were."

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"So," said Saul's uncle, "what did Samuel tell you?"

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Saul's uncle said, "Tell me what Samuel said to you."

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And Saul's uncle said, "Tell me, please, what Samuel said to you."

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"Oh? And what did he say?" his uncle asked.

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Saul said, "He told us not to worry--the donkeys had been found." But Saul didn't breathe a word to his uncle of what Samuel said about the king business.

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Saul replied, "He assured us that the donkeys had been found." But he did not tell his uncle what Samuel had said about the kingship.

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So Saul said to his uncle, "He told us plainly that the donkeys had been found." But about the matter of the kingdom, he did not tell him what Samuel had said.

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"He said the donkeys had been found," Saul replied. But Saul didn't tell his uncle that Samuel had anointed him to be king.

1Sam.10.17

Samuel called the people to assemble before GOD at Mizpah.

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Samuel summoned the people of Israel to the LORD at Mizpah

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Then Samuel called the people together to the LORD at Mizpah,

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Later Samuel called all the people of Israel to meet before the LORD at Mizpah.

1Sam.10.18

He addressed the children of Israel, "This is GOD's personal message to you: "I brought Israel up out of Egypt. I delivered you from Egyptian oppression--yes, from all the bullying governments that made your life miserable.

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and said to them, "This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: 'I brought Israel up out of Egypt, and I delivered you from the power of Egypt and all the kingdoms that oppressed you.'

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and said to the children of Israel, "Thus says the LORD God of Israel: "I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians and from the hand of all kingdoms and from those who oppressed you.'

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And he gave them this message from the LORD, the God of Israel: "I brought you from Egypt and rescued you from the Egyptians and from all of the nations that were oppressing you.

1Sam.10.19

And now you want nothing to do with your God, the very God who has a history of getting you out of troubles of all sorts. "And now you say, "No! We want a king; give us a king!'"Well, if that's what you want, that's what you'll get! Present yourselves formally before GOD, ranked in tribes and families."

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But you have now rejected your God, who saves you out of all your calamities and distresses. And you have said, 'No, set a king over us.' So now present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes and clans."

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But you have today rejected your God, who Himself saved you from all your adversities and your tribulations; and you have said to Him, "No, set a king over us!' Now therefore, present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes and by your clans."

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But though I have done so much for you, you have rejected me and said, `We want a king instead!' Now, therefore, present yourselves before the LORD by tribes and clans."

1Sam.10.20

After Samuel got all the tribes of Israel lined up, the Benjamin tribe was picked.

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When Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, the tribe of Benjamin was chosen.

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And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was chosen.

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So Samuel called the tribal leaders together before the LORD, and the tribe of Benjamin was chosen.

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Then he lined up the Benjamin tribe in family groups, and the family of Matri was picked. The family of Matri took its place in the lineup, and the name Saul, son of Kish, was picked. But when they went looking for him, he was nowhere to be found.

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Then he brought forward the tribe of Benjamin, clan by clan, and Matri's clan was chosen. Finally Saul son of Kish was chosen. But when they looked for him, he was not to be found.

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When he had caused the tribe of Benjamin to come near by their families, the family of Matri was chosen. And Saul the son of Kish was chosen. But when they sought him, he could not be found.

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Then he brought each family of the tribe of Benjamin before the LORD, and the family of the Matrites was chosen. And finally Saul son of Kish was chosen from among them. But when they looked for him, he had disappeared!

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Samuel went back to GOD: "Is he anywhere around?" GOD said, "Yes, he's right over there--hidden in that pile of baggage."

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So they inquired further of the LORD, "Has the man come here yet?" And the LORD said, "Yes, he has hidden himself among the baggage."

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Therefore they inquired of the LORD further, "Has the man come here yet?" And the LORD answered, "There he is, hidden among the equipment."

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So they asked the LORD, "Where is he?" And the LORD replied, "He is hiding among the baggage."

1Sam.10.23

They ran and got him. He took his place before everyone, standing tall--head and shoulders above them.

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They ran and brought him out, and as he stood among the people he was a head taller than any of the others.

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So they ran and brought him from there; and when he stood among the people, he was taller than any of the people from his shoulders upward.

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So they found him and brought him out, and he stood head and shoulders above anyone else.

1Sam.10.24

Samuel then addressed the people, "Take a good look at whom GOD has chosen: the best! No one like him in the whole country!" Then a great shout went up from the people: "Long live the king!"

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Samuel said to all the people, "Do you see the man the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people." Then the people shouted, "Long live the king!"

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And Samuel said to all the people, "Do you see him whom the LORD has chosen, that there is no one like him among all the people?" So all the people shouted and said, "Long live the king!"

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Then Samuel said to all the people, "This is the man the LORD has chosen as your king. No one in all Israel is his equal!" And all the people shouted, "Long live the king!"

1Sam.10.25

Samuel went on to instruct the people in the rules and regulations involved in a kingdom, wrote it all down in a book, and placed it before GOD. Then Samuel sent everyone home.

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Samuel explained to the people the regulations of the kingship. He wrote them down on a scroll and deposited it before the LORD. Then Samuel dismissed the people, each to his own home.

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Then Samuel explained to the people the behavior of royalty, and wrote it in a book and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house.

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Then Samuel told the people what the rights and duties of a king were. He wrote them down on a scroll and placed it before the LORD. Then Samuel sent the people home again.

1Sam.10.26

Saul also went home to Gibeah, and with him some true and brave men whom GOD moved to join him.

1Sam.10.26

Saul also went to his home in Gibeah, accompanied by valiant men whose hearts God had touched.

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And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and valiant men went with him, whose hearts God had touched.

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When Saul returned to his home at Gibeah, a band of men whose hearts God had touched became his constant companions.

1Sam.10.27

But the riff-raff went off muttering, Deliverer'? Don't make me laugh!" They held him in contempt and refused to congratulate him. But Saul paid them no mind. Nahash, king of the Ammonites, was brutalizing the tribes of Gad and Reuben, gouging out their right eyes and intimidating anyone who would come to Israel's help. There were very few Israelites living on the east side of the Jordan River who had not had their right eyes gouged out by Nahash. But seven thousand men had escaped from the Ammonites and were now living safely in Jabesh.

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But some troublemakers said, "How can this fellow save us?" They despised him and brought him no gifts. But Saul kept silent.

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But some rebels said, "How can this man save us?" So they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace.

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But there were some wicked men who complained, "How can this man save us?" And they despised him and refused to bring him gifts. But Saul ignored them.

1Sam.11.1

So Nahash went after them and prepared to go to war against Jabesh Gilead. The men of Jabesh petitioned Nahash: "Make a treaty with us and we'll serve you."

1Sam.11.1

Nahash the Ammonite went up and besieged Jabesh Gilead. And all the men of Jabesh said to him, "Make a treaty with us, and we will be subject to you."

1Sam.11.1

Then Nahash the Ammonite came up and encamped against Jabesh Gilead; and all the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, "Make a covenant with us, and we will serve you."

1Sam.11.1

About a month later, King Nahash of Ammon led his army against the Israelite city of Jabesh-gilead. But the citizens of Jabesh asked for peace. "Make a treaty with us, and we will be your servants," they pleaded.

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Nahash said, "I'll make a treaty with you on one condition: that every right eye among you be gouged out! I'll humiliate every last man and woman in Israel before I'm done!"

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But Nahash the Ammonite replied, "I will make a treaty with you only on the condition that I gouge out the right eye of every one of you and so bring disgrace on all Israel."

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And Nahash the Ammonite answered them, "On this condition I will make a covenant with you, that I may put out all your right eyes, and bring reproach on all Israel."

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"All right," Nahash said, "but only on one condition. I will gouge out the right eye of every one of you as a disgrace to all Israel!"

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The town leaders of Jabesh said, "Give us time to send messengers around Israel--seven days should do it. If no one shows up to help us, we'll accept your terms."

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The elders of Jabesh said to him, "Give us seven days so we can send messengers throughout Israel; if no one comes to rescue us, we will surrender to you."

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Then the elders of Jabesh said to him, "Hold off for seven days, that we may send messengers to all the territory of Israel. And then, if there is no one to save us, we will come out to you."

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"Give us seven days to send messengers throughout Israel!" replied the leaders of Jabesh. "If none of our relatives will come to save us, we will agree to your terms."

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The messengers came to Saul's place at Gibeah and told the people what was going on. As the people broke out in loud wails,

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When the messengers came to Gibeah of Saul and reported these terms to the people, they all wept aloud.

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So the messengers came to Gibeah of Saul and told the news in the hearing of the people. And all the people lifted up their voices and wept.

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When the messengers came to Gibeah, Saul's hometown, and told the people about their plight, everyone broke into tears.

1Sam.11.5

Saul showed up. He was coming back from the field with his oxen. Saul asked, "What happened? Why is everyone crying?" And they repeated the message that had come from Jabesh.

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Just then Saul was returning from the fields, behind his oxen, and he asked, "What is wrong with the people? Why are they weeping?" Then they repeated to him what the men of Jabesh had said.

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Now there was Saul, coming behind the herd from the field; and Saul said, "What troubles the people, that they weep?" And they told him the words of the men of Jabesh.

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Saul was plowing in the field, and when he returned to town, he asked, "What's the matter? Why is everyone crying?" So they told him about the message from Jabesh.

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The Spirit of God came on Saul when he heard the report and he flew into a rage.

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When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God came upon him in power, and he burned with anger.

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Then the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard this news, and his anger was greatly aroused.

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Then the Spirit of God came mightily upon Saul, and he became very angry.

1Sam.11.7

He grabbed the yoke of oxen and butchered them on the spot. He sent the messengers throughout Israel distributing the bloody pieces with this message: "Anyone who refuses to join up with Saul and Samuel, let this be the fate of his oxen!" The terror of GOD seized the people, and they came out, one and all, not a laggard among them.

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He took a pair of oxen, cut them into pieces, and sent the pieces by messengers throughout Israel, proclaiming, "This is what will be done to the oxen of anyone who does not follow Saul and Samuel." Then the terror of the LORD fell on the people, and they turned out as one man.

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So he took a yoke of oxen and cut them in pieces, and sent them throughout all the territory of Israel by the hands of messengers, saying, "Whoever does not go out with Saul and Samuel to battle, so it shall be done to his oxen." And the fear of the LORD fell on the people, and they came out with one consent.

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He took two oxen and cut them into pieces and sent the messengers to carry them throughout Israel with this message: "This is what will happen to the oxen of anyone who refuses to follow Saul and Samuel into battle!" And the LORD made the people afraid of Saul's anger, and all of them came out together as one.

1Sam.11.8

Saul took command of the people at Bezek. There were 300,000 men from Israel, another 30,000 from Judah.

1Sam.11.8

When Saul mustered them at Bezek, the men of Israel numbered three hundred thousand and the men of Judah thirty thousand.

1Sam.11.8

When he numbered them in Bezek, the children of Israel were three hundred thousand, and the men of Judah thirty thousand.

1Sam.11.8

When Saul mobilized them at Bezek, he found that there were 300,000 men of Israel, in addition to 30,000 from Judah.

1Sam.11.9

Saul instructed the messengers, "Tell this to the folk in Jabesh Gilead: "Help is on the way. Expect it by noon tomorrow.'" The messengers set straight off and delivered their message. Elated, the people of Jabesh Gilead

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They told the messengers who had come, "Say to the men of Jabesh Gilead, 'By the time the sun is hot tomorrow, you will be delivered.'" When the messengers went and reported this to the men of Jabesh, they were elated.

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And they said to the messengers who came, "Thus you shall say to the men of Jabesh Gilead: "Tomorrow, by the time the sun is hot, you shall have help."' Then the messengers came and reported it to the men of Jabesh, and they were glad.

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So Saul sent the messengers back to Jabesh-gilead to say, "We will rescue you by noontime tomorrow!" What joy there was throughout the city when that message arrived!

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sent word to Nahash: "Tomorrow we'll give ourselves up. You can deal with us on your terms."

1Sam.11.10

They said to the Ammonites, "Tomorrow we will surrender to you, and you can do to us whatever seems good to you."

1Sam.11.10

Therefore the men of Jabesh said, "Tomorrow we will come out to you, and you may do with us whatever seems good to you."

1Sam.11.10

The men of Jabesh then told their enemies, "Tomorrow we will come out to you, and you can do to us as you wish."

1Sam.11.11

Long before dawn the next day, Saul had strategically placed his army in three groups. At first light they broke into the enemy camp and slaughtered Ammonites until noon. Those who were left ran for their lives, scattering every which way.

1Sam.11.11

The next day Saul separated his men into three divisions; during the last watch of the night they broke into the camp of the Ammonites and slaughtered them until the heat of the day. Those who survived were scattered, so that no two of them were left together.

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So it was, on the next day, that Saul put the people in three companies; and they came into the midst of the camp in the morning watch, and killed Ammonites until the heat of the day. And it happened that those who survived were scattered, so that no two of them were left together.

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But before dawn the next morning, Saul arrived, having divided his army into three detachments. He launched a surprise attack against the Ammonites and slaughtered them the whole morning. The remnant of their army was so badly scattered that no two of them were left together.

1Sam.11.12

The people came to Samuel then and said, "Where are those men who said, "Saul is not fit to rule over us'? Hand them over. We'll kill them!"

1Sam.11.12

The people then said to Samuel, "Who was it that asked, 'Shall Saul reign over us?' Bring these men to us and we will put them to death."

1Sam.11.12

Then the people said to Samuel, "Who is he who said, "Shall Saul reign over us?' Bring the men, that we may put them to death."

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Then the people exclaimed to Samuel, "Now where are those men who said Saul shouldn't rule over us? Bring them here, and we will kill them!"

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But Saul said, "Nobody is going to be executed this day. This is the day GOD saved Israel!

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But Saul said, "No one shall be put to death today, for this day the LORD has rescued Israel."

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But Saul said, "Not a man shall be put to death this day, for today the LORD has accomplished salvation in Israel."

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But Saul replied, "No one will be executed today, for today the LORD has rescued Israel!"

1Sam.11.14

Come, let's go to Gilgal and there reconsecrate the kingship."

1Sam.11.14

Then Samuel said to the people, "Come, let us go to Gilgal and there reaffirm the kingship."

1Sam.11.14

Then Samuel said to the people, "Come, let us go to Gilgal and renew the kingdom there."

1Sam.11.14

Then Samuel said to the people, "Come, let us all go to Gilgal to reaffirm Saul's kingship."

1Sam.11.15

They all trooped out to Gilgal. Before GOD, they crowned Saul king at Gilgal. And there they worshiped, sacrificing peace offerings. Saul and all Israel celebrated magnificently.

1Sam.11.15

So all the people went to Gilgal and confirmed Saul as king in the presence of the LORD. There they sacrificed fellowship offerings before the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites held a great celebration.

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So all the people went to Gilgal, and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal. There they made sacrifices of peace offerings before the LORD, and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly.

1Sam.11.15

So they went to Gilgal, and in a solemn ceremony before the LORD they crowned him king. Then they offered peace offerings to the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites were very happy.

1Sam.12.1

Samuel addressed all Israel: "I've listened to everything you've said to me, listened carefully to every word, and I've given you a king.

1Sam.12.1

Samuel said to all Israel, "I have listened to everything you said to me and have set a king over you.

1Sam.12.1

Now Samuel said to all Israel: "Indeed I have heeded your voice in all that you said to me, and have made a king over you.

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Then Samuel addressed the people again: "I have done as you asked and given you a king.

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See for yourself: Your king among you, leading you! But now look at me: I'm old and gray, and my sons are still here. I've led you faithfully from my youth until this very day.

1Sam.12.2

Now you have a king as your leader. As for me, I am old and gray, and my sons are here with you. I have been your leader from my youth until this day.

1Sam.12.2

And now here is the king, walking before you; and I am old and grayheaded, and look, my sons are with you. I have walked before you from my childhood to this day.

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I have selected him ahead of my own sons, and I stand here, an old, gray-haired man. I have served as your leader since I was a boy.

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Look at me! Do you have any complaints to bring before GOD and his anointed? Have I ever stolen so much as an ox or a donkey? Have I ever taken advantage of you or exploited you? Have I ever taken a bribe or played fast and loose with the law? Bring your complaint and I'll make it right."

1Sam.12.3

Here I stand. Testify against me in the presence of the LORD and his anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated? Whom have I oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe to make me shut my eyes? If I have done any of these, I will make it right."

1Sam.12.3

Here I am. Witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox have I taken, or whose donkey have I taken, or whom have I cheated? Whom have I oppressed, or from whose hand have I received any bribe with which to blind my eyes? I will restore it to you."

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Now tell me as I stand before the LORD and before his anointed one--whose ox or donkey have I stolen? Have I ever cheated any of you? Have I ever oppressed you? Have I ever taken a bribe? Tell me and I will make right whatever I have done wrong."

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"Oh no," they said, "never. You've never done any of that--never abused us, never lined your own pockets."

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"You have not cheated or oppressed us," they replied. "You have not taken anything from anyone's hand."

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And they said, "You have not cheated us or oppressed us, nor have you taken anything from any man's hand."

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"No," they replied, "you have never cheated or oppressed us in any way, and you have never taken even a single bribe."

1Sam.12.5

"That settles it then," said Samuel. "GOD is witness, and his anointed is witness that you find nothing against me--no faults, no complaints."

1Sam.12.5

Samuel said to them, "The LORD is witness against you, and also his anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand.He is witness," they said.

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Then he said to them, "The LORD is witness against you, and His anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand." And they answered, "He is witness."

1Sam.12.5

"The LORD and his anointed one are my witnesses," Samuel declared, "that you can never accuse me of robbing you.Yes, it is true," they replied.

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And the people said, "He is witness." Samuel continued, "This is the GOD who made Moses and Aaron your leaders and brought your ancestors out of Egypt.

1Sam.12.6

Then Samuel said to the people, "It is the LORD who appointed Moses and Aaron and brought your forefathers up out of Egypt.

1Sam.12.6

Then Samuel said to the people, "It is the LORD who raised up Moses and Aaron, and who brought your fathers up from the land of Egypt.

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"It was the LORD who appointed Moses and Aaron," Samuel continued. "He brought your ancestors out of the land of Egypt.

1Sam.12.7

Take your stand before him now as I review your case before GOD in the light of all the righteous ways in which GOD has worked with you and your ancestors.

1Sam.12.7

Now then, stand here, because I am going to confront you with evidence before the LORD as to all the righteous acts performed by the LORD for you and your fathers.

1Sam.12.7

Now therefore, stand still, that I may reason with you before the LORD concerning all the righteous acts of the LORD which He did to you and your fathers:

1Sam.12.7

Now stand here quietly before the LORD as I remind you of all the great things the LORD has done for you and your ancestors.

1Sam.12.8

When Jacob's sons entered Egypt, the Egyptians made life hard for them and they cried for help to GOD. GOD sent Moses and Aaron, who led your ancestors out of Egypt and settled them here in this place.

1Sam.12.8

"After Jacob entered Egypt, they cried to the LORD for help, and the LORD sent Moses and Aaron, who brought your forefathers out of Egypt and settled them in this place.

1Sam.12.8

When Jacob had gone into Egypt, and your fathers cried out to the LORD, then the LORD sent Moses and Aaron, who brought your fathers out of Egypt and made them dwell in this place.

1Sam.12.8

"When the Israelites were in Egypt and cried out to the LORD, he sent Moses and Aaron to rescue them from Egypt and to bring them into this land.

1Sam.12.9

"They soon forgot their GOD, so he sold them off to Sisera, commander of Hazor's army, later to a hard life under the Philistines, and still later to the king of Moab. They had to fight for their lives.

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"But they forgot the LORD their God; so he sold them into the hand of Sisera, the commander of the army of Hazor, and into the hands of the Philistines and the king of Moab, who fought against them.

1Sam.12.9

And when they forgot the LORD their God, He sold them into the hand of Sisera, commander of the army of Hazor, into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab; and they fought against them.

1Sam.12.9

But the people soon forgot about the LORD their God, so he let them be conquered by Sisera, the general of Hazor's army, and by the Philistines and the king of Moab.

1Sam.12.10

"Then they cried for help to GOD. They confessed, "We've sinned! We've gone off and left GOD and worshiped the fertility gods and goddesses of Canaan. Oh, deliver us from the brutalities of our enemies and we'll worship you alone.'

1Sam.12.10

They cried out to the LORD and said, 'We have sinned; we have forsaken the LORD and served the Baals and the Ashtoreths. But now deliver us from the hands of our enemies, and we will serve you.'

1Sam.12.10

Then they cried out to the LORD, and said, "We have sinned, because we have forsaken the LORD and served the Baals and Ashtoreths; but now deliver us from the hand of our enemies, and we will serve You.'

1Sam.12.10

"Then they cried to the LORD again and confessed, `We have sinned by turning away from the LORD and worshiping the images of Baal and Ashtoreth. But we will worship you and you alone if you will rescue us from our enemies.'

1Sam.12.11

"So GOD sent Jerub-Baal (Gideon), Bedan (Barak), Jephthah, and Samuel. He saved you from that hard life surrounded by enemies, and you lived in peace.

1Sam.12.11

Then the LORD sent Jerub-Baal, Barak, Jephthah and Samuel, and he delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, so that you lived securely.

1Sam.12.11

And the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Bedan, Jephthah, and Samuel, and delivered you out of the hand of your enemies on every side; and you dwelt in safety.

1Sam.12.11

Then the LORD sent Gideon, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel to save you, and you lived in safety.

1Sam.12.12

"But when you saw Nahash, king of the Ammonites, preparing to attack you, you said to me, "No more of this. We want a king to lead us.' And GOD was already your king!

1Sam.12.12

"But when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites was moving against you, you said to me, 'No, we want a king to rule over us'-even though the LORD your God was your king.

1Sam.12.12

And when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites came against you, you said to me, "No, but a king shall reign over us,' when the LORD your God was your king.

1Sam.12.12

"But when you were afraid of Nahash, the king of Ammon, you came to me and said that you wanted a king to reign over you, even though the LORD your God was already your king.

1Sam.12.13

"So here's the king you wanted, the king you asked for. GOD has let you have your own way, given you a king.

1Sam.12.13

Now here is the king you have chosen, the one you asked for; see, the LORD has set a king over you.

1Sam.12.13

"Now therefore, here is the king whom you have chosen and whom you have desired. And take note, the LORD has set a king over you.

1Sam.12.13

All right, here is the king you have chosen. Look him over. You asked for him, and the LORD has granted your request.

1Sam.12.14

If you fear GOD, worship and obey him, and don't rebel against what he tells you. If both you and your king follow GOD, no problem. GOD will be sure to save you.

1Sam.12.14

If you fear the LORD and serve and obey him and do not rebel against his commands, and if both you and the king who reigns over you follow the LORD your God-good!

1Sam.12.14

If you fear the LORD and serve Him and obey His voice, and do not rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then both you and the king who reigns over you will continue following the LORD your God.

1Sam.12.14

"Now if you will fear and worship the LORD and listen to his voice, and if you do not rebel against the LORD's commands, and if you and your king follow the LORD your God, then all will be well.

1Sam.12.15

But if you don't obey him and rebel against what he tells you, king or no king, you will fare no better than your fathers.

1Sam.12.15

But if you do not obey the LORD, and if you rebel against his commands, his hand will be against you, as it was against your fathers.

1Sam.12.15

However, if you do not obey the voice of the LORD, but rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then the hand of the LORD will be against you, as it was against your fathers.

1Sam.12.15

But if you rebel against the LORD's commands and refuse to listen to him, then his hand will be as heavy upon you as it was upon your ancestors.

1Sam.12.16

"Pay attention! Watch this wonder that GOD is going to perform before you now!

1Sam.12.16

"Now then, stand still and see this great thing the LORD is about to do before your eyes!

1Sam.12.16

"Now therefore, stand and see this great thing which the LORD will do before your eyes:

1Sam.12.16

"Now stand here and see the great thing the LORD is about to do.

1Sam.12.17

It's summer, as you well know, and the rainy season is over. But I'm going to pray to GOD. He'll send thunder and rain, a sign to convince you of the great wrong you have done to GOD by asking for a king."

1Sam.12.17

Is it not wheat harvest now? I will call upon the LORD to send thunder and rain. And you will realize what an evil thing you did in the eyes of the LORD when you asked for a king."

1Sam.12.17

Is today not the wheat harvest? I will call to the LORD, and He will send thunder and rain, that you may perceive and see that your wickedness is great, which you have done in the sight of the LORD, in asking a king for yourselves."

1Sam.12.17

You know that it does not rain at this time of the year during the wheat harvest. I will ask the LORD to send thunder and rain today. Then you will realize how wicked you have been in asking the LORD for a king!"

1Sam.12.18

Samuel prayed to GOD, and GOD sent thunder and rain that same day. The people were greatly afraid and in awe of GOD and of Samuel.

1Sam.12.18

Then Samuel called upon the LORD, and that same day the LORD sent thunder and rain. So all the people stood in awe of the LORD and of Samuel.

1Sam.12.18

So Samuel called to the LORD, and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day; and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel.

1Sam.12.18

So Samuel called to the LORD, and the LORD sent thunder and rain. And all the people were terrified of the LORD and of Samuel.

1Sam.12.19

Then all the people begged Samuel, "Pray to your GOD for us, your servants. Pray that we won't die! On top of all our other sins, we've piled on one more--asking for a king!"

1Sam.12.19

The people all said to Samuel, "Pray to the LORD your God for your servants so that we will not die, for we have added to all our other sins the evil of asking for a king."

1Sam.12.19

And all the people said to Samuel, "Pray for your servants to the LORD your God, that we may not die; for we have added to all our sins the evil of asking a king for ourselves."

1Sam.12.19

"Pray to the LORD your God for us, or we will die!" they cried out to Samuel. "For now we have added to our sins by asking for a king."

1Sam.12.20

Samuel said to them, "Don't be fearful. It's true that you have done something very wrong. All the same, don't turn your back on GOD. Worship and serve him heart and soul!

1Sam.12.20

"Do not be afraid," Samuel replied. "You have done all this evil; yet do not turn away from the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart.

1Sam.12.20

Then Samuel said to the people, "Do not fear. You have done all this wickedness; yet do not turn aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart.

1Sam.12.20

"Don't be afraid," Samuel reassured them. "You have certainly done wrong, but make sure now that you worship the LORD with all your heart and that you don't turn your back on him in any way.

1Sam.12.21

Don't chase after ghost-gods.

1Sam.12.21

Do not turn away after useless idols. They can do you no good, nor can they rescue you, because they are useless.

1Sam.12.21

And do not turn aside; for then you would go after empty things which cannot profit or deliver, for they are nothing.

1Sam.12.21

Don't go back to worshiping worthless idols that cannot help or rescue you--they really are useless!

1Sam.12.22

There's nothing to them. They can't help you. They're nothing but ghost-gods! GOD, simply because of who he is, is not going to walk off and leave his people. GOD took delight in making you into his very own people.

1Sam.12.22

For the sake of his great name the LORD will not reject his people, because the LORD was pleased to make you his own.

1Sam.12.22

For the LORD will not forsake His people, for His great name's sake, because it has pleased the LORD to make you His people.

1Sam.12.22

The LORD will not abandon his chosen people, for that would dishonor his great name. He made you a special nation for himself.

1Sam.12.23

"And neither will I walk off and leave you. That would be a sin against GOD! I'm staying right here at my post praying for you and teaching you the good and right way to live.

1Sam.12.23

As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.

1Sam.12.23

Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you; but I will teach you the good and the right way.

1Sam.12.23

"As for me, I will certainly not sin against the LORD by ending my prayers for you. And I will continue to teach you what is good and right.

1Sam.12.24

But I beg of you, fear GOD and worship him honestly and heartily. You've seen how greatly he has worked among you!

1Sam.12.24

But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.

1Sam.12.24

Only fear the LORD, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you.

1Sam.12.24

But be sure to fear the LORD and sincerely worship him. Think of all the wonderful things he has done for you.

1Sam.12.25

Be warned: If you live badly, both you and your king will be thrown out."

1Sam.12.25

Yet if you persist in doing evil, both you and your king will be swept away."

1Sam.12.25

But if you still do wickedly, you shall be swept away, both you and your king."

1Sam.12.25

But if you continue to sin, you and your king will be destroyed."

John.12.37

All these God-signs he had given them and they still didn't get it, still wouldn't trust him.

John.12.37

Even after Jesus had done all these miraculous signs in their presence, they still would not believe in him.

John.12.37

But although He had done so many signs before them, they did not believe in Him,

John.12.37

But despite all the miraculous signs he had done, most of the people did not believe in him.

John.12.38

This proved that the prophet Isaiah was right: God, who believed what we preached? Who recognized God's arm, outstretched and ready to act?

John.12.38

This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: "Lord, who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?"

John.12.38

that the word of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spoke: "Lord, who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?"

John.12.38

This is exactly what Isaiah the prophet had predicted: "Lord, who has believed our message? To whom will the Lord reveal his saving power?"

John.12.39

First they wouldn't believe, then they couldn't--again, just as Isaiah said:

John.12.39

For this reason they could not believe, because, as Isaiah says elsewhere:

John.12.39

Therefore they could not believe, because Isaiah said again:

John.12.39

But the people couldn't believe, for as Isaiah also said,

John.12.40

Their eyes are blinded, their hearts are hardened, So that they wouldn't see with their eyes and perceive with their hearts, And turn to me, God, so I could heal them.

John.12.40

"He has blinded their eyes and deadened their hearts, so they can neither see with their eyes, nor understand with their hearts, nor turn--and I would heal them."

John.12.40

"He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, Lest they should see with their eyes, Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, So that I should heal them."

John.12.40

"The Lord has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts--so their eyes cannot see, and their hearts cannot understand, and they cannot turn to me and let me heal them."

John.12.41

Isaiah said these things after he got a glimpse of God's cascading brightness that would pour through the Messiah.

John.12.41

Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus' glory and spoke about him.

John.12.41

These things Isaiah said when he saw His glory and spoke of Him.

John.12.41

Isaiah was referring to Jesus when he made this prediction, because he was given a vision of the Messiah's glory.

John.12.42

On the other hand, a considerable number from the ranks of the leaders did believe. But because of the Pharisees, they didn't come out in the open with it. They were afraid of getting kicked out of the meeting place.

John.12.42

Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not confess their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue;

John.12.42

Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue;

John.12.42

Many people, including some of the Jewish leaders, believed in him. But they wouldn't admit it to anyone because of their fear that the Pharisees would expel them from the synagogue.

John.12.43

When push came to shove they cared more for human approval than for God's glory.

John.12.43

for they loved praise from men more than praise from God.

John.12.43

for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

John.12.43

For they loved human praise more than the praise of God.

John.12.44

Jesus summed it all up when he cried out, "Whoever believes in me, believes not just in me but in the One who sent me.

John.12.44

Then Jesus cried out, "When a man believes in me, he does not believe in me only, but in the one who sent me.

John.12.44

Then Jesus cried out and said, "He who believes in Me, believes not in Me but in Him who sent Me.

John.12.44

Jesus shouted to the crowds, "If you trust me, you are really trusting God who sent me.

John.12.45

Whoever looks at me is looking, in fact, at the One who sent me.

John.12.45

When he looks at me, he sees the one who sent me.

John.12.45

And he who sees Me sees Him who sent Me.

John.12.45

For when you see me, you are seeing the one who sent me.

John.12.46

I am Light that has come into the world so that all who believe in me won't have to stay any longer in the dark.

John.12.46

I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.

John.12.46

I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.

John.12.46

I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the darkness.

John.12.47

"If anyone hears what I am saying and doesn't take it seriously, I don't reject him. I didn't come to reject the world;

John.12.47

"As for the person who hears my words but does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I did not come to judge the world, but to save it.

John.12.47

And if anyone hears My words and does not believe, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world.

John.12.47

If anyone hears me and doesn't obey me, I am not his judge--for I have come to save the world and not to judge it.

John.12.48

I came to save the world. But you need to know that whoever puts me off, refusing to take in what I'm saying, is willfully choosing rejection. The Word, the Word-made-flesh that I have spoken and that I am, that Word and no other is the last word.

John.12.48

There is a judge for the one who rejects me and does not accept my words; that very word which I spoke will condemn him at the last day.

John.12.48

He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him--the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day.

John.12.48

But all who reject me and my message will be judged at the day of judgment by the truth I have spoken.

John.12.49

I'm not making any of this up on my own. The Father who sent me gave me orders, told me what to say and how to say it.

John.12.49

For I did not speak of my own accord, but the Father who sent me commanded me what to say and how to say it.

John.12.49

For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say and what I should speak.

John.12.49

I don't speak on my own authority. The Father who sent me gave me his own instructions as to what I should say.

John.12.50

And I know exactly what his command produces: real and eternal life. That's all I have to say. What the Father told me, I tell you."

John.12.50

I know that his command leads to eternal life. So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say."

John.12.50

And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak."

John.12.50

And I know his instructions lead to eternal life; so I say whatever the Father tells me to say!"

John.13.1

Just before the Passover Feast, Jesus knew that the time had come to leave this world to go to the Father. Having loved his dear companions, he continued to love them right to the end.

John.13.1

It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love.

John.13.1

Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end.

John.13.1

Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He now showed the disciples the full extent of his love.

John.13.2

It was suppertime. The Devil by now had Judas, son of Simon the Iscariot, firmly in his grip, all set for the betrayal.

John.13.2

The evening meal was being served, and the devil had already prompted Judas Iscariot, son of Simon, to betray Jesus.

John.13.2

And supper being ended, the devil having already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray Him,

John.13.2

It was time for supper, and the Devil had already enticed Judas, son of Simon Iscariot, to carry out his plan to betray Jesus.

John.13.3

Jesus knew that the Father had put him in complete charge of everything, that he came from God and was on his way back to God.

John.13.3

Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God;

John.13.3

Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was going to God,

John.13.3

Jesus knew that the Father had given him authority over everything and that he had come from God and would return to God.

John.13.4

So he got up from the supper table, set aside his robe, and put on an apron.

John.13.4

so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist.

John.13.4

rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself.

John.13.4

So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist,

John.13.5

Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the feet of the disciples, drying them with his apron.

John.13.5

After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples' feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.

John.13.5

After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.

John.13.5

and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel he had around him.

John.13.6

When he got to Simon Peter, Peter said, "Master, you wash my feet?"

John.13.6

He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, "Lord, are you going to wash my feet?"

John.13.6

Then He came to Simon Peter. And Peter said to Him, "Lord, are You washing my feet?"

John.13.6

When he came to Simon Peter, Peter said to him, "Lord, why are you going to wash my feet?"

John.13.7

Jesus answered, "You don't understand now what I'm doing, but it will be clear enough to you later."

John.13.7

Jesus replied, "You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand."

John.13.7

Jesus answered and said to him, "What I am doing you do not understand now, but you will know after this."

John.13.7

Jesus replied, "You don't understand now why I am doing it; someday you will."

John.13.8

Peter persisted, "You're not going to wash my feet--ever!" Jesus said, "If I don't wash you, you can't be part of what I'm doing."

John.13.8

"No," said Peter, "you shall never wash my feet." Jesus answered, "Unless I wash you, you have no part with me."

John.13.8

Peter said to Him, "You shall never wash my feet!" Jesus answered him, "If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me."

John.13.8

"No," Peter protested, "you will never wash my feet!" Jesus replied, "But if I don't wash you, you won't belong to me."

John.13.9

"Master!" said Peter. "Not only my feet, then. Wash my hands! Wash my head!"

John.13.9

"Then, Lord," Simon Peter replied, "not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!"

John.13.9

Simon Peter said to Him, "Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head!"

John.13.9

Simon Peter exclaimed, "Then wash my hands and head as well, Lord, not just my feet!"

John.13.10

Jesus said, "If you've had a bath in the morning, you only need your feet washed now and you're clean from head to toe. My concern, you understand, is holiness, not hygiene. So now you're clean. But not every one of you."

John.13.10

Jesus answered, "A person who has had a bath needs only to wash his feet; his whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you."

John.13.10

Jesus said to him, "He who is bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean; and you are clean, but not all of you."

John.13.10

Jesus replied, "A person who has bathed all over does not need to wash, except for the feet, to be entirely clean. And you are clean, but that isn't true of everyone here."

John.13.11

(He knew who was betraying him. That's why he said, "Not every one of you.")

John.13.11

For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean.

John.13.11

For He knew who would betray Him; therefore He said, "You are not all clean."

John.13.11

For Jesus knew who would betray him. That is what he meant when he said, "Not all of you are clean."

John.13.12

After he had finished washing their feet, he took his robe, put it back on, and went back to his place at the table. Then he said, "Do you understand what I have done to you?

John.13.12

When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. "Do you understand what I have done for you?" he asked them.

John.13.12

So when He had washed their feet, taken His garments, and sat down again, He said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you?

John.13.12

After washing their feet, he put on his robe again and sat down and asked, "Do you understand what I was doing?

John.13.13

You address me as "Teacher' and "Master,' and rightly so. That is what I am.

John.13.13

"You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am.

John.13.13

You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am.

John.13.13

You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and you are right, because it is true.

John.13.14

So if I, the Master and Teacher, washed your feet, you must now wash each other's feet.

John.13.14

Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet.

John.13.14

If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet.

John.13.14

And since I, the Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other's feet.

John.13.15

I've laid down a pattern for you. What I've done, you do.

John.13.15

I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.

John.13.15

For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.

John.13.15

I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you.

John.13.16

I'm only pointing out the obvious. A servant is not ranked above his master; an employee doesn't give orders to the employer.

John.13.16

I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.

John.13.16

Most assuredly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him.

John.13.16

How true it is that a servant is not greater than the master. Nor are messengers more important than the one who sends them.

John.13.17

If you understand what I'm telling you, act like it--and live a blessed life.

John.13.17

Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.

John.13.17

If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.

John.13.17

You know these things--now do them! That is the path of blessing.

Ps.66.1

All together now--applause for God!

Ps.66.1

Shout with joy to God, all the earth!

Ps.66.1

Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth!

Ps.66.1

Shout joyful praises to God, all the earth!

Ps.66.2

Sing songs to the tune of his glory, set glory to the rhythms of his praise.

Ps.66.2

Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious!

Ps.66.2

Sing out the honor of His name; Make His praise glorious.

Ps.66.2

Sing about the glory of his name! Tell the world how glorious he is.

Ps.66.3

Say of God, "We've never seen anything like him!" When your enemies see you in action, they slink off like scolded dogs.

Ps.66.3

Say to God, "How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you.

Ps.66.3

Say to God, "How awesome are Your works! Through the greatness of Your power Your enemies shall submit themselves to You.

Ps.66.3

Say to God, "How awesome are your deeds! Your enemies cringe before your mighty power.

Ps.66.4

The whole earth falls to its knees--it worships you, sings to you, can't stop enjoying your name and fame.

Ps.66.4

All the earth bows down to you; they sing praise to you, they sing praise to your name." Selah

Ps.66.4

All the earth shall worship You And sing praises to You; They shall sing praises to Your name."Selah

Ps.66.4

Everything on earth will worship you; they will sing your praises, shouting your name in glorious songs."

Ps.66.5

Take a good look at God's wonders--they'll take your breath away.

Ps.66.5

Come and see what God has done, how awesome his works in man's behalf!

Ps.66.5

Come and see the works of God; He is awesome in His doing toward the sons of men.

Ps.66.5

Come and see what our God has done, what awesome miracles he does for his people!

Ps.66.6

He converted sea to dry land; travelers crossed the river on foot. Now isn't that cause for a song?

Ps.66.6

He turned the sea into dry land, they passed through the waters on foot- come, let us rejoice in him.

Ps.66.6

He turned the sea into dry land; They went through the river on foot. There we will rejoice in Him.

Ps.66.6

He made a dry path through the Red Sea, and his people went across on foot. Come, let us rejoice in who he is.

Ps.66.7

Ever sovereign in his high tower, he keeps his eye on the godless nations. Rebels don't dare raise a finger against him.

Ps.66.7

He rules forever by his power, his eyes watch the nations- let not the rebellious rise up against him. Selah

Ps.66.7

He rules by His power forever; His eyes observe the nations; Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves.Selah

Ps.66.7

For by his great power he rules forever. He watches every movement of the nations; let no rebel rise in defiance.

Ps.66.8

Bless our God, O peoples! Give him a thunderous welcome!

Ps.66.8

Praise our God, O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard;

Ps.66.8

Oh, bless our God, you peoples! And make the voice of His praise to be heard,

Ps.66.8

Let the whole world bless our God and sing aloud his praises.

Ps.66.9

Didn't he set us on the road to life? Didn't he keep us out of the ditch?

Ps.66.9

he has preserved our lives and kept our feet from slipping.

Ps.66.9

Who keeps our soul among the living, And does not allow our feet to be moved.

Ps.66.9

Our lives are in his hands, and he keeps our feet from stumbling.

Ps.66.10

He trained us first, passed us like silver through refining fires,

Ps.66.10

For you, O God, tested us; you refined us like silver.

Ps.66.10

For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us as silver is refined.

Ps.66.10

You have tested us, O God; you have purified us like silver melted in a crucible.

Ps.66.11

Brought us into hardscrabble country, pushed us to our very limit,

Ps.66.11

You brought us into prison and laid burdens on our backs.

Ps.66.11

You brought us into the net; You laid affliction on our backs.

Ps.66.11

You captured us in your net and laid the burden of slavery on our backs.

Ps.66.12

Road-tested us inside and out, took us to hell and back; Finally he brought us to this well-watered place.

Ps.66.12

You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance.

Ps.66.12

You have caused men to ride over our heads; We went through fire and through water; But You brought us out to rich fulfillment.

Ps.66.12

You sent troops to ride across our broken bodies. We went through fire and flood. But you brought us to a place of great abundance.