2 Esdras 7:47chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For what profit is it for men now in this present time to live in heaviness, and after death to look for punishment?" 2 Esdras 7:47 KJVcopysave
For what profit is it for men now in this present time to live in heaviness, and after death to look for punishment?
2 Maccabees 4:48chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Thus they that followed the matter for the city, and for the people, and for the holy vessels, did soon suffer unjust punishment." 2 Maccabees 4:48 KJVcopysave
Thus they that followed the matter for the city, and for the people, and for the holy vessels, did soon suffer unjust punishment.
Wisdom of Solomon 16:2chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Instead of which punishment, dealing graciously with thine own people, thou preparedst for them meat of a strange taste, even quails to stir up their appetite:" Wisdom of Solomon 16:2 KJVcopysave
Instead of which punishment, dealing graciously with thine own people, thou preparedst for them meat of a strange taste, even quails to stir up their appetite:
Ecclesiasticus 3:28chapter contextsimilarmeaning"In the punishment of the proud there is no remedy; for the plant of wickedness hath taken root in him." Ecclesiasticus 3:28 KJVcopysave
In the punishment of the proud there is no remedy; for the plant of wickedness hath taken root in him.
2 Maccabees 7:36chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For our brethren, who now have suffered a short pain, are dead under God's covenant of everlasting life: but thou, through the judgment of God, shalt receive just punishment for thy pride." 2 Maccabees 7:36 KJVcopysave
For our brethren, who now have suffered a short pain, are dead under God's covenant of everlasting life: but thou, through the judgment of God, shalt receive just punishment for thy pride.
2 Maccabees 6:26chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For though for the present time I should be delivered from the punishment of men: yet should I not escape the hand of the Almighty, neither alive, nor dead." 2 Maccabees 6:26 KJVcopysave
For though for the present time I should be delivered from the punishment of men: yet should I not escape the hand of the Almighty, neither alive, nor dead.
Judith 2:10chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Thou therefore shalt go forth. and take beforehand for me all their coasts: and if they will yield themselves unto thee, thou shalt reserve them for me till the day of their punishment." Judith 2:10 KJVcopysave
Thou therefore shalt go forth. and take beforehand for me all their coasts: and if they will yield themselves unto thee, thou shalt reserve them for me till the day of their punishment.
Ecclesiasticus 12:6chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For the most High hateth sinners, and will repay vengeance unto the ungodly, and keepeth them against the mighty day of their punishment." Ecclesiasticus 12:6 KJVcopysave
For the most High hateth sinners, and will repay vengeance unto the ungodly, and keepeth them against the mighty day of their punishment.
Wisdom of Solomon 16:24chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For the creature that serveth thee, who art the Maker increaseth his strength against the unrighteous for their punishment, and abateth his strength for the benefit of such as put their trust in thee." Wisdom of Solomon 16:24 KJVcopysave
For the creature that serveth thee, who art the Maker increaseth his strength against the unrighteous for their punishment, and abateth his strength for the benefit of such as put their trust in thee.
Ecclesiasticus 8:5chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Reproach not a man that turneth from sin, but remember that we are all worthy of punishment." Ecclesiasticus 8:5 KJVcopysave
Reproach not a man that turneth from sin, but remember that we are all worthy of punishment.
2 Esdras 7:21chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For God hath given strait commandment to such as came, what they should do to live, even as they came, and what they should observe to avoid punishment." 2 Esdras 7:21 KJVcopysave
For God hath given strait commandment to such as came, what they should do to live, even as they came, and what they should observe to avoid punishment.
Wisdom of Solomon 19:4chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For the destiny, whereof they were worthy, drew them unto this end, and made them forget the things that had already happened, that they might fulfil the punishment which was wanting to their torments:" Wisdom of Solomon 19:4 KJVcopysave
For the destiny, whereof they were worthy, drew them unto this end, and made them forget the things that had already happened, that they might fulfil the punishment which was wanting to their torments:
1 Esdras 8:24chapter contextsimilarmeaning"And whosoever shall transgress the law of thy God, and of the king, shall be punished diligently, whether it be by death, or other punishment, by penalty of money, or by imprisonment." 1 Esdras 8:24 KJVcopysave
And whosoever shall transgress the law of thy God, and of the king, shall be punished diligently, whether it be by death, or other punishment, by penalty of money, or by imprisonment.
2 Esdras 15:12chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Egypt shall mourn, and the foundation of it shall be smitten with the plague and punishment that God shall bring upon it." 2 Esdras 15:12 KJVcopysave
Egypt shall mourn, and the foundation of it shall be smitten with the plague and punishment that God shall bring upon it.
2 Maccabees 4:38chapter contextsimilarmeaning"And being kindled with anger, forthwith he took away Andronicus his purple, and rent off his clothes, and leading him through the whole city unto that very place, where he had committed impiety against Onias, there slew he the cursed murderer. Thus the Lord rewarded him his punishment, as he had deserved." 2 Maccabees 4:38 KJVcopysave
And being kindled with anger, forthwith he took away Andronicus his purple, and rent off his clothes, and leading him through the whole city unto that very place, where he had committed impiety against Onias, there slew he the cursed murderer. Thus the Lord rewarded him his punishment, as he had deserved.
2 Esdras 8:16chapter contextsimilarmeaning"And for thine inheritance, for whose cause I mourn; and for Israel, for whom I am heavy; and for Jacob, for whose sake I am troubled;" 2 Esdras 8:16 KJVcopysave
And for thine inheritance, for whose cause I mourn; and for Israel, for whom I am heavy; and for Jacob, for whose sake I am troubled;
Ecclesiasticus 22:11chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Weep for the dead, for he hath lost the light: and weep for the fool, for he wanteth understanding: make little weeping for the dead, for he is at rest: but the life of the fool is worse than death." Ecclesiasticus 22:11 KJVcopysave
Weep for the dead, for he hath lost the light: and weep for the fool, for he wanteth understanding: make little weeping for the dead, for he is at rest: but the life of the fool is worse than death.
Ecclesiasticus 38:22chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Remember my judgment: for thine also shall be so; yesterday for me, and to day for thee." Ecclesiasticus 38:22 KJVcopysave
Remember my judgment: for thine also shall be so; yesterday for me, and to day for thee.
Ecclesiasticus 22:22chapter contextsimilarmeaning"If thou hast opened thy mouth against thy friend, fear not; for there may be a reconciliation: except for upbraiding, or pride, or disclosing of secrets, or a treacherous wound: for for these things every friend will depart." Ecclesiasticus 22:22 KJVcopysave
If thou hast opened thy mouth against thy friend, fear not; for there may be a reconciliation: except for upbraiding, or pride, or disclosing of secrets, or a treacherous wound: for for these things every friend will depart.
Wisdom of Solomon 16:9chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For them the bitings of grasshoppers and flies killed, neither was there found any remedy for their life: for they were worthy to be punished by such." Wisdom of Solomon 16:9 KJVcopysave
For them the bitings of grasshoppers and flies killed, neither was there found any remedy for their life: for they were worthy to be punished by such.
Wisdom of Solomon 12:11chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For it was a cursed seed from the beginning; neither didst thou for fear of any man give them pardon for those things wherein they sinned." Wisdom of Solomon 12:11 KJVcopysave
For it was a cursed seed from the beginning; neither didst thou for fear of any man give them pardon for those things wherein they sinned.
2 Esdras 8:59chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For as the things aforesaid shalt receive you, so thirst and pain are prepared for them: for it was not his will that men should come to nought:" 2 Esdras 8:59 KJVcopysave
For as the things aforesaid shalt receive you, so thirst and pain are prepared for them: for it was not his will that men should come to nought:
2 Esdras 8:17chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Therefore will I begin to pray before thee for myself and for them: for I see the falls of us that dwell in the land." 2 Esdras 8:17 KJVcopysave
Therefore will I begin to pray before thee for myself and for them: for I see the falls of us that dwell in the land.
Wisdom of Solomon 13:18chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For health he calleth upon that which is weak: for life prayeth to that which is dead; for aid humbly beseecheth that which hath least means to help: and for a good journey he asketh of that which cannot set a foot forward:" Wisdom of Solomon 13:18 KJVcopysave
For health he calleth upon that which is weak: for life prayeth to that which is dead; for aid humbly beseecheth that which hath least means to help: and for a good journey he asketh of that which cannot set a foot forward:
Judith 5:23chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For, say they, we will not be afraid of the face of the children of Israel: for, lo, it is a people that have no strength nor power for a strong battle" Judith 5:23 KJVcopysave
For, say they, we will not be afraid of the face of the children of Israel: for, lo, it is a people that have no strength nor power for a strong battle
1 Esdras 1:16chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Moreover the porters were at every gate; it was not lawful for any to go from his ordinary service: for their brethren the Levites prepared for them." 1 Esdras 1:16 KJVcopysave
Moreover the porters were at every gate; it was not lawful for any to go from his ordinary service: for their brethren the Levites prepared for them.
Ecclesiasticus 20:14chapter contextsimilarmeaning"The gift of a fool shall do thee no good when thou hast it; neither yet of the envious for his necessity: for he looketh to receive many things for one." Ecclesiasticus 20:14 KJVcopysave
The gift of a fool shall do thee no good when thou hast it; neither yet of the envious for his necessity: for he looketh to receive many things for one.
Judith 7:27chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For it is better for us to be made a spoil unto them, than to die for thirst: for we will be his servants, that our souls may live, and not see the death of our infants before our eyes, nor our wives nor our children to die." Judith 7:27 KJVcopysave
For it is better for us to be made a spoil unto them, than to die for thirst: for we will be his servants, that our souls may live, and not see the death of our infants before our eyes, nor our wives nor our children to die.
Wisdom of Solomon 13:16chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For he provided for it that it might not fall, knowing that it was unable to help itself; for it is an image, and hath need of help:" Wisdom of Solomon 13:16 KJVcopysave
For he provided for it that it might not fall, knowing that it was unable to help itself; for it is an image, and hath need of help:
2 Esdras 10:39chapter contextsimilarmeaning"He hath seen that thy way is right: for that thou sorrowest continually for thy people, and makest great lamentation for Sion." 2 Esdras 10:39 KJVcopysave
He hath seen that thy way is right: for that thou sorrowest continually for thy people, and makest great lamentation for Sion.