1 Maccabees 14:4chapter contextsimilarmeaning"As for the land of Judea, that was quiet all the days of Simon; for he sought the good of his nation in such wise, as that evermore his authority and honour pleased them well." 1 Maccabees 14:4 KJVcopysave
As for the land of Judea, that was quiet all the days of Simon; for he sought the good of his nation in such wise, as that evermore his authority and honour pleased them well.
2 Maccabees 7:20chapter contextsimilarmeaning"But the mother was marvellous above all, and worthy of honourable memory: for when she saw her seven sons slain within the space of one day, she bare it with a good courage, because of the hope that she had in the Lord." 2 Maccabees 7:20 KJVcopysave
But the mother was marvellous above all, and worthy of honourable memory: for when she saw her seven sons slain within the space of one day, she bare it with a good courage, because of the hope that she had in the Lord.
2 Maccabees 9:21chapter contextsimilarmeaning"As for me, I was weak, or else I would have remembered kindly your honour and good will returning out of Persia, and being taken with a grievous disease, I thought it necessary to care for the common safety of all:" 2 Maccabees 9:21 KJVcopysave
As for me, I was weak, or else I would have remembered kindly your honour and good will returning out of Persia, and being taken with a grievous disease, I thought it necessary to care for the common safety of all:
Judith 10:19chapter contextsimilarmeaning"And they wondered at her beauty, and admired the children of Israel because of her, and every one said to his neighbour, Who would despise this people, that have among them such women? surely it is not good that one man of them be left who being let go might deceive the whole earth." Judith 10:19 KJVcopysave
And they wondered at her beauty, and admired the children of Israel because of her, and every one said to his neighbour, Who would despise this people, that have among them such women? surely it is not good that one man of them be left who being let go might deceive the whole earth.
Wisdom of Solomon 8:18chapter contextsimilarmeaning"And great pleasure it is to have her friendship; and in the works of her hands are infinite riches; and in the exercise of conference with her, prudence; and in talking with her, a good report; I went about seeking how to take her to me." Wisdom of Solomon 8:18 KJVcopysave
And great pleasure it is to have her friendship; and in the works of her hands are infinite riches; and in the exercise of conference with her, prudence; and in talking with her, a good report; I went about seeking how to take her to me.
2 Maccabees 8:36chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Thus he, that took upon him to make good to the Romans their tribute by means of captives in Jerusalem, told abroad, that the Jews had God to fight for them, and therefore they could not be hurt, because they followed the laws that he gave them." 2 Maccabees 8:36 KJVcopysave
Thus he, that took upon him to make good to the Romans their tribute by means of captives in Jerusalem, told abroad, that the Jews had God to fight for them, and therefore they could not be hurt, because they followed the laws that he gave them.
2 Maccabees 7:5chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Now when he was thus maimed in all his members, he commanded him being yet alive to be brought to the fire, and to be fried in the pan: and as the vapour of the pan was for a good space dispersed, they exhorted one another with the mother to die manfully, saying thus," 2 Maccabees 7:5 KJVcopysave
Now when he was thus maimed in all his members, he commanded him being yet alive to be brought to the fire, and to be fried in the pan: and as the vapour of the pan was for a good space dispersed, they exhorted one another with the mother to die manfully, saying thus,
2 Maccabees 11:6chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Now when they that were with Maccabeus heard that he besieged the holds, they and all the people with lamentation and tears besought the Lord that he would send a good angel to deliver Israel." 2 Maccabees 11:6 KJVcopysave
Now when they that were with Maccabeus heard that he besieged the holds, they and all the people with lamentation and tears besought the Lord that he would send a good angel to deliver Israel.
Additions to Esther 13:3chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Now when I asked my counsellors how this might be brought to pass, Aman, that excelled in wisdom among us, and was approved for his constant good will and steadfast fidelity, and had the honour of the second place in the kingdom," Additions to Esther 13:3 KJVcopysave
Now when I asked my counsellors how this might be brought to pass, Aman, that excelled in wisdom among us, and was approved for his constant good will and steadfast fidelity, and had the honour of the second place in the kingdom,
2 Maccabees 14:8chapter contextsimilarmeaning"First, verily for the unfeigned care I have of things pertaining to the king; and secondly, even for that I intend the good of mine own countrymen: for all our nation is in no small misery through the unadvised dealing of them aforersaid." 2 Maccabees 14:8 KJVcopysave
First, verily for the unfeigned care I have of things pertaining to the king; and secondly, even for that I intend the good of mine own countrymen: for all our nation is in no small misery through the unadvised dealing of them aforersaid.
Ecclesiasticus 45:23chapter contextsimilarmeaning"The third in glory is Phinees the son of Eleazar, because he had zeal in the fear of the Lord, and stood up with good courage of heart: when the people were turned back, and made reconciliation for Israel." Ecclesiasticus 45:23 KJVcopysave
The third in glory is Phinees the son of Eleazar, because he had zeal in the fear of the Lord, and stood up with good courage of heart: when the people were turned back, and made reconciliation for Israel.
Additions to Esther 16:13chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Having by manifold and cunning deceits sought of us the destruction, as well of Mardocheus, who saved our life, and continually procured our good, as also of blameless Esther, partaker of our kingdom, with their whole nation." Additions to Esther 16:13 KJVcopysave
Having by manifold and cunning deceits sought of us the destruction, as well of Mardocheus, who saved our life, and continually procured our good, as also of blameless Esther, partaker of our kingdom, with their whole nation.
Tobit 12:11chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Surely I will keep close nothing from you. For I said, It was good to keep close the secret of a king, but that it was honourable to reveal the works of God." Tobit 12:11 KJVcopysave
Surely I will keep close nothing from you. For I said, It was good to keep close the secret of a king, but that it was honourable to reveal the works of God.
Ecclesiasticus 20:3chapter contextsimilarmeaning"How good is it, when thou art reproved, to shew repentance! for so shalt thou escape wilful sin." Ecclesiasticus 20:3 KJVcopysave
How good is it, when thou art reproved, to shew repentance! for so shalt thou escape wilful sin.
Tobit 11:11chapter contextsimilarmeaning"And took hold of his father: and he strake of the gall on his fathers' eyes, saying, Be of good hope, my father." Tobit 11:11 KJVcopysave
And took hold of his father: and he strake of the gall on his fathers' eyes, saying, Be of good hope, my father.
Wisdom of Solomon 5:8chapter contextsimilarmeaning"What hath pride profited us? or what good hath riches with our vaunting brought us?" Wisdom of Solomon 5:8 KJVcopysave
What hath pride profited us? or what good hath riches with our vaunting brought us?
2 Esdras 6:33chapter contextsimilarmeaning"And therefore hath he sent me to shew thee all these things, and to say unto thee, Be of good comfort and fear not" 2 Esdras 6:33 KJVcopysave
And therefore hath he sent me to shew thee all these things, and to say unto thee, Be of good comfort and fear not
Wisdom of Solomon 1:1chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Love righteousness, ye that be judges of the earth: think of the Lord with a good (heart,) and in simplicity of heart seek him." Wisdom of Solomon 1:1 KJVcopysave
Love righteousness, ye that be judges of the earth: think of the Lord with a good (heart,) and in simplicity of heart seek him.
Ecclesiasticus 14:20chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Blessed is the man that doth meditate good things in wisdom, and that reasoneth of holy things by his understanding." Ecclesiasticus 14:20 KJVcopysave
Blessed is the man that doth meditate good things in wisdom, and that reasoneth of holy things by his understanding.
1 Maccabees 15:19chapter contextsimilarmeaning"We thought it good therefore to write unto the kings and countries, that they should do them no harm, nor fight against them, their cities, or countries, nor yet aid their enemies against them." 1 Maccabees 15:19 KJVcopysave
We thought it good therefore to write unto the kings and countries, that they should do them no harm, nor fight against them, their cities, or countries, nor yet aid their enemies against them.
1 Esdras 8:85chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Moreover ye shall never seek to have peace with them, that ye may be strong, and eat the good things of the land, and that ye may leave the inheritance of the land unto your children for evermore." 1 Esdras 8:85 KJVcopysave
Moreover ye shall never seek to have peace with them, that ye may be strong, and eat the good things of the land, and that ye may leave the inheritance of the land unto your children for evermore.
2 Esdras 7:35chapter contextsimilarmeaning"And the work shall follow, and the reward shall be shewed, and the good deeds shall be of force, and wicked deeds shall bear no rule." 2 Esdras 7:35 KJVcopysave
And the work shall follow, and the reward shall be shewed, and the good deeds shall be of force, and wicked deeds shall bear no rule.
Wisdom of Solomon 10:8chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For regarding not wisdom, they gat not only this hurt, that they knew not the things which were good; but also left behind them to the world a memorial of their foolishness: so that in the things wherein they offended they could not so much as be hid." Wisdom of Solomon 10:8 KJVcopysave
For regarding not wisdom, they gat not only this hurt, that they knew not the things which were good; but also left behind them to the world a memorial of their foolishness: so that in the things wherein they offended they could not so much as be hid.
Ecclesiasticus 37:9chapter contextsimilarmeaning"And say unto thee, Thy way is good: and afterward he stand on the other side, to see what shall befall thee." Ecclesiasticus 37:9 KJVcopysave
And say unto thee, Thy way is good: and afterward he stand on the other side, to see what shall befall thee.
Baruch 4:30chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Take a good heart, O Jerusalem: for he that gave thee that name will comfort thee." Baruch 4:30 KJVcopysave
Take a good heart, O Jerusalem: for he that gave thee that name will comfort thee.
1 Esdras 6:21chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Now therefore, if it seem good unto the king, let search be made among the records of king Cyrus:" 1 Esdras 6:21 KJVcopysave
Now therefore, if it seem good unto the king, let search be made among the records of king Cyrus:
Ecclesiasticus 13:13chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Observe, and take good heed, for thou walkest in peril of thy overthrowing: when thou hearest these things, awake in thy sleep." Ecclesiasticus 13:13 KJVcopysave
Observe, and take good heed, for thou walkest in peril of thy overthrowing: when thou hearest these things, awake in thy sleep.
Tobit 8:6chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Thou madest Adam, and gavest him Eve his wife for an helper and stay: of them came mankind: thou hast said, It is not good that man should be alone; let us make unto him an aid like unto himself." Tobit 8:6 KJVcopysave
Thou madest Adam, and gavest him Eve his wife for an helper and stay: of them came mankind: thou hast said, It is not good that man should be alone; let us make unto him an aid like unto himself.
Baruch 2:1chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Therefore the Lord hath made good his word, which he pronounced against us, and against our judges that judged Israel, and against our kings, and against our princes, and against the men of Israel and Juda," Baruch 2:1 KJVcopysave
Therefore the Lord hath made good his word, which he pronounced against us, and against our judges that judged Israel, and against our kings, and against our princes, and against the men of Israel and Juda,
Tobit 2:1chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Now when I was come home again, and my wife Anna was restored unto me, with my son Tobias, in the feast of Pentecost, which is the holy feast of the seven weeks, there was a good dinner prepared me, in the which I sat down to eat." Tobit 2:1 KJVcopysave
Now when I was come home again, and my wife Anna was restored unto me, with my son Tobias, in the feast of Pentecost, which is the holy feast of the seven weeks, there was a good dinner prepared me, in the which I sat down to eat.