Acts 1:24
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24 Then they all prayed, “O Lord, you know every heart. Show us which of these men you have chosen
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1 Samuel 16:7
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7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
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Acts 15:8
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8 God knows people’s hearts, and he confirmed that he accepts Gentiles by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as he did to us.
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Jeremiah 17:10
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10 But I, the Lord, search all hearts
and examine secret motives.
I give all people their due rewards,
according to what their actions deserve.”
Revelation 2:23
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23 I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches out the thoughts and intentions of every person. And I will give to each of you whatever you deserve.
Romans 8:27
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27 And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers[a] in harmony with God’s own will.
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- 8:27 Greek for God’s holy people.
Acts 14:23
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23 Paul and Barnabas also appointed elders in every church. With prayer and fasting, they turned the elders over to the care of the Lord, in whom they had put their trust.
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Acts 6:6
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6 These seven were presented to the apostles, who prayed for them as they laid their hands on them.
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Hebrews 4:13
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13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable.
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Acts 13:2-3
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2 One day as these men were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Appoint Barnabas and Saul for the special work to which I have called them.” 3 So after more fasting and prayer, the men laid their hands on them and sent them on their way.
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John 21:17
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17 A third time he asked him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep.
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John 2:24-25
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24 But Jesus didn’t trust them, because he knew all about people. 25 No one needed to tell him about human nature, for he knew what was in each person’s heart.
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Luke 6:12-13
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Jesus Chooses the Twelve Apostles
12 One day soon afterward Jesus went up on a mountain to pray, and he prayed to God all night. 13 At daybreak he called together all of his disciples and chose twelve of them to be apostles. Here are their names:
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Jeremiah 20:12
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12 O Lord of Heaven’s Armies,
you test those who are righteous,
and you examine the deepest thoughts and secrets.
Let me see your vengeance against them,
for I have committed my cause to you.
Jeremiah 11:20
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20 O Lord of Heaven’s Armies,
you make righteous judgments,
and you examine the deepest thoughts and secrets.
Let me see your vengeance against them,
for I have committed my cause to you.
Proverbs 15:11
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11 Even Death and Destruction[a] hold no secrets from the Lord.
How much more does he know the human heart!
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- 15:11 Hebrew Sheol and Abaddon.
Proverbs 3:5-6
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5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
6 Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take.
Psalm 44:21
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21 God would surely have known it,
for he knows the secrets of every heart.
Psalm 7:9
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9 End the evil of those who are wicked,
and defend the righteous.
For you look deep within the mind and heart,
O righteous God.
1 Chronicles 29:17
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17 I know, my God, that you examine our hearts and rejoice when you find integrity there. You know I have done all this with good motives, and I have watched your people offer their gifts willingly and joyously.
1 Chronicles 28:9
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9 “And Solomon, my son, learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately. Worship and serve him with your whole heart and a willing mind. For the Lord sees every heart and knows every plan and thought. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you forsake him, he will reject you forever.
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1 Kings 8:39
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39 then hear from heaven where you live, and forgive. Give your people what their actions deserve, for you alone know each human heart.
Numbers 27:16
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16 “O Lord, you are the God who gives breath to all creatures. Please appoint a new man as leader for the community.
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