Löydetty 61 Tulokset: Gifts

• He was then told that Philip, left in charge of affairs, had rebelled in Antioch. He was stunned by this, opened negotiations with the Jews, came to an agreement, and swore to abide by all reasonable conditions. Agreement reached, he offered a sacrifice, honoured the Temple, and made generous gifts to the holy place. (2 Maccabees 13, 23)

• he will not consider any compensation; lavish what gifts you may, he will not be placated. (Proverbs 6, 35)

• The nobleman has many to court his favour, to a giver of gifts, everyone is friend. (Proverbs 19, 6)

• For she is to human beings an inexhaustible treasure, and those who acquire this win God's friendship, commended to him by the gifts of instruction. (Wisdom of Solomon 7, 14)

• May God grant me to speak as he would wish and conceive thoughts worthy of the gifts I have received, since he is both guide to Wisdom and director of sages; (Wisdom of Solomon 7, 15)

• You who fear the Lord, hope for those good gifts of his, everlasting joy and mercy. (Ecclesiasticus 2, 9)

• My child, do not temper your favours with blame nor any of your gifts with words that hurt. (Ecclesiasticus 18, 15)

• Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise and stifle rebukes like a muzzle on the mouth. (Ecclesiasticus 20, 29)

• The sacrifice of an offering unjustly acquired is a mockery; the gifts of the impious are unacceptable. (Ecclesiasticus 34, 18)

• Add a smiling face to all your gifts, and be cheerful as you dedicate your tithes. (Ecclesiasticus 35, 8)

• They will come, shouting for joy on the heights of Zion, thronging towards Yahweh's lavish gifts, for wheat, new wine and oil, sheep and cattle; they will be like a well-watered garden, they will sorrow no more. (Jeremiah 31, 12)

• I shall refresh my priests with rich food, and my people will gorge themselves on my lavish gifts, Yahweh declares. (Jeremiah 31, 14)