Genesis 43:18
New American Standard Bible 1995
18 Now the men were afraid, because they were brought to Joseph’s house; and they said, “It is because of the money that was returned in our sacks the first time that we are being brought in, that he may [a]seek occasion against us and fall upon us, and take us for slaves with our donkeys.”
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- Genesis 43:18 Lit roll himself upon us
Judges 14:4
New American Standard Bible 1995
4 However, his father and mother did not know that (A)it was of the Lord, for He was seeking an occasion against the Philistines. Now at that time the Philistines were ruling over Israel.
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Jeremiah 20:10
New American Standard Bible 1995
10 For (A)I have heard the whispering of many,
“(B)Terror on every side!
(C)Denounce him; yes, let us denounce him!”
[a]All my (D)trusted friends,
Watching for my fall, say:
“Perhaps he will be [b]deceived, so that we may (E)prevail against him
And take our revenge on him.”
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- Jeremiah 20:10 Lit Every man of my peace
- Jeremiah 20:10 Or persuaded
Daniel 3:8
New American Standard Bible 1995
Worship of the Image Refused
8 For this reason at that time certain (A)Chaldeans came forward and [a](B)brought charges against the Jews.
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- Daniel 3:8 Lit ate the pieces of
Luke 20:20
New American Standard Bible 1995
20 (A)So they watched Him, and sent spies who [a]pretended to be righteous, in order (B)that they might [b]catch Him in some statement, so that they could deliver Him to the rule and the authority of (C)the governor.
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- Luke 20:20 Lit falsely represented themselves
- Luke 20:20 Lit take hold of His word
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