John 10:35
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35 If those to whom the word of God came were called ‘gods’—and the scripture cannot be annulled—
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Matthew 24:35
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35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.(A)
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Romans 13:1
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Being Subject to Authorities
13 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those authorities that exist have been instituted by God.(A)
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Luke 24:44-46
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44 Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.”(A) 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, 46 and he said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Messiah[a] is[b] to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day(B)
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Luke 16:17
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17 But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one stroke of a letter in the law to be dropped.(A)
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Genesis 15:1
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God’s Covenant with Abram
15 After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.”(A)
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Acts 1:16
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16 “Brothers and sisters,[a] the scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit through David foretold concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus,(A)
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- 1.16 Gk Men, brothers
John 19:36-37
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36 These things occurred so that the scripture might be fulfilled, “None of his bones shall be broken.”(A) 37 And again another passage of scripture says, “They will look on the one whom they have pierced.”(B)
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Luke 24:26-27
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26 Was it not necessary that the Messiah[a] should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?”(A) 27 Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures.(B)
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- 24.26 Or the Christ
Matthew 27:35
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35 And when they had crucified him, they divided his clothes among themselves by casting lots;[a](A)
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- 27.35 Other ancient authorities add in order that what had been spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled, “They divided my clothes among themselves, and for my clothing they cast lots.”
Matthew 26:53-56
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53 Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels?(A) 54 But how then would the scriptures be fulfilled, which say it must happen in this way?”(B) 55 At that hour Jesus said to the crowds, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest me as though I were a rebel? Day after day I sat in the temple teaching, and you did not arrest me. 56 But all this has taken place, so that the scriptures of the prophets may be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.(C)
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Matthew 5:18
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18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter,[a] not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until all is accomplished.(A)
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- 5.18 Gk one iota
2 Chronicles 11:2-3
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2 But the word of the Lord came to Shemaiah the man of God:(A) 3 “Say to King Rehoboam of Judah, son of Solomon, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin:
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1 Chronicles 22:8
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8 But the word of the Lord came to me, saying, ‘You have shed much blood and have waged great wars; you shall not build a house to my name because you have shed so much blood in my sight on the earth.(A)
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2 Samuel 7:5
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5 “Go and tell my servant David: Thus says the Lord: Are you the one to build me a house to live in?
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1 Samuel 30:8
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8 David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I pursue this band? Shall I overtake them?” He answered him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake and shall surely rescue.”(A)
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1 Samuel 28:6
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6 When Saul inquired of the Lord, the Lord did not answer him, not by dreams or by Urim or by prophets.(A)
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1 Samuel 23:9-11
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9 When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to the priest Abiathar, “Bring the ephod here.”(A) 10 David said, “O Lord, the God of Israel, your servant has heard that Saul seeks to come to Keilah, to destroy the city on my account. 11 And now, will[a] Saul come down as your servant has heard? O Lord, the God of Israel, I beseech you, tell your servant.” The Lord said, “He will come down.”
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- 23.11 Q ms Compare Gk: MT Will the men of Keilah surrender me into his hand? Will
1 Samuel 15:1
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Saul Defeats the Amalekites but Spares Their King
15 Samuel said to Saul, “The Lord sent me to anoint you king over his people Israel; now therefore listen to the words of the Lord.(A)
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1 Samuel 14:36-37
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Jonathan in Danger of Death
36 Then Saul said, “Let us go down after the Philistines by night and despoil them until the morning light; let us not leave one of them.” They said, “Do whatever seems good to you.” But the priest said, “Let us draw near to God here.” 37 So Saul inquired of God, “Shall I go down after the Philistines? Will you give them into the hand of Israel?” But he did not answer him that day.(A)
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Deuteronomy 18:18-20
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18 I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their own people; I will put my words in the mouth of the prophet,[a] who shall speak to them everything that I command.(A) 19 Anyone who does not heed the words that the prophet[b] shall speak in my name, I myself will hold accountable.(B) 20 But any prophet who presumes to speak in my name a word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak or who speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die.’(C)
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Deuteronomy 18:15
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A New Prophet Like Moses
15 “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet.[a](A)
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- 18.15 Heb him
John 19:28
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28 After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in order to fulfill the scripture), “I am thirsty.”(A)
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John 12:38-39
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38 This was to fulfill the word spoken by the prophet Isaiah:
“Lord, who has believed our message,
and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?”(A)
39 And so they could not believe, because Isaiah also said,
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2 Chronicles 19:2
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2 Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord? Because of this, wrath has gone out against you from the Lord.(A)
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