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1 Samuel 12:3-4

3 Here I stand. Testify against me in the presence of the Lord and his anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated? Whom have I oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe to make me shut my eyes? If I have done any of these, I will make it right.”

4 “You have not cheated or oppressed us,” they replied. “You have not taken anything from anyone’s hand.”

Cross References for 1 Samuel 12:3-4

Numbers 16:15 - Then Moses became very angry and said to the Lord, “Do not accept their offering. I have not ta... Click to read the verse Numbers 16:15 Click to read the verse Numbers 16:15

2 Corinthians 12:14 - Now I am ready to visit you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you, because what... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:14 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:14

1 Thessalonians 2:10 - You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous and blameless we were among you who be... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:10 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:10

Leviticus 6:4 - when he thus sins and becomes guilty, he must return what he has stolen or taken by extortion, ... Click to read the verse Leviticus 6:4 Click to read the verse Leviticus 6:4

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:5 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:5

1 Samuel 12:5 - Samuel said to them, “The Lord is witness against you, and also his anointed is witness this da... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:5 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:5

Job 6:22 - Have I ever said, ‘Give something on my behalf, pay a ransom for me from your wealth, Click to read the verse Job 6:22 Click to read the verse Job 6:22

Lamentations 4:20 - The Lord’s anointed, our very life breath, was caught in their traps. We thought that under his... Click to read the verse Lamentations 4:20 Click to read the verse Lamentations 4:20

1 Samuel 10:1 - Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on Saul’s head and kissed him, saying, “Has not t... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 10:1 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 10:1

1 Samuel 2:35 - I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who will do according to what is in my heart and ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:35 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:35

Numbers 16:16 - Moses said to Korah, “You and all your followers are to appear before the Lord tomorrow—you and... Click to read the verse Numbers 16:16 Click to read the verse Numbers 16:16

Acts 20:33 - I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. Click to read the verse Acts 20:33 Click to read the verse Acts 20:33

Isaiah 33:15 - He who walks righteously and speaks what is right, who rejects gain from extortion and keeps hi... Click to read the verse Isaiah 33:15 Click to read the verse Isaiah 33:15

Exodus 20:17 - “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his ma... Click to read the verse Exodus 20:17 Click to read the verse Exodus 20:17

Exodus 22:4 - “If the stolen animal is found alive in his possession—whether ox or donkey or sheep—he must pa... Click to read the verse Exodus 22:4 Click to read the verse Exodus 22:4

Deuteronomy 16:19 - Do not pervert justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes o... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 16:19 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 16:19

Luke 19:8 - But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my posses... Click to read the verse Luke 19:8 Click to read the verse Luke 19:8

Job 24:3 - They drive away the orphan’s donkey and take the widow’s ox in pledge. Click to read the verse Job 24:3 Click to read the verse Job 24:3

1 Samuel 24:6 - He said to his men, “The Lord forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the Lord’s ano... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 24:6 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 24:6

Exodus 23:8 - “Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous. Click to read the verse Exodus 23:8 Click to read the verse Exodus 23:8

Proverbs 17:23 - A wicked man accepts a bribe in secret to pervert the course of justice. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:23

Ecclesiastes 7:7 - Extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:7 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:7

Leviticus 6:5 - or whatever it was he swore falsely about. He must make restitution in full, add a fifth of the... Click to read the verse Leviticus 6:5 Click to read the verse Leviticus 6:5

1 Peter 5:2 - Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must,... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:2 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:2

Matthew 22:21 - “Caesar’s,” they replied. Then he said to them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God wh... Click to read the verse Matthew 22:21 Click to read the verse Matthew 22:21

1 Samuel 20:1 - David and Jonathan Then David fled from Naioth at Ramah and went to Jonathan and asked, “What h... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 20:1 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 20:1

1 Samuel 2:10 - those who oppose the Lord will be shattered. He will thunder against them from heaven; the Lord... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:10 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:10

Romans 13:1-7 - Submission to the Authorities Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for th... Click to read the verse Romans 13:1-7 Click to read the verse Romans 13:1-7

2 Samuel 1:14-16 - David asked him, “Why were you not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the Lord’s anointed?” Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 1:14-16 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 1:14-16

1 Samuel 29:8 - “But what have I done?” asked David. “What have you found against your servant from the day I c... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 29:8 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 29:8

2 Samuel 22:22 - For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I have not done evil by turning from my God. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 22:22 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 22:22

2 Kings 10:9 - The next morning Jehu went out. He stood before all the people and said, “You are innocent. It ... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 10:9 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 10:9

1 Thessalonians 2:3 - For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:3 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:3

Nehemiah 5:11 - Give back to them immediately their fields, vineyards, olive groves and houses, and also the us... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 5:11 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 5:11

Job 15:34 - For the company of the godless will be barren, and fire will consume the tents of those who lov... Click to read the verse Job 15:34 Click to read the verse Job 15:34

Hosea 12:7 - The merchant uses dishonest scales; he loves to defraud. Click to read the verse Hosea 12:7 Click to read the verse Hosea 12:7

Acts 24:26 - At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently... Click to read the verse Acts 24:26 Click to read the verse Acts 24:26