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1 Samuel 12:3-5

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.”

5 Samuel said to them, “The Lord is witness against you, and also his anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand.”
“He is witness,” they said.

Cross References for 1 Samuel 12:3-5

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