29 Bible Verses About Is Gambling a Sin Gambling

The 29 most-voted scriptures about Is Gambling a Sin Gambling, from 18 books (Proverbs, 1 Timothy, Matthew and 15 more), ranked by the OpenBible.info community.

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Hebrews 13:5

BSB

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”

Overview

The title of this topic is a question. The verses that readers of OpenBible linked to it do not use the word gambling, and this page does not answer the question: it shows what those verses say. They are about money, wealth, work and the casting of lots.

The love of money, and being content

Hebrews 13:5

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KJV

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Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”

KJV

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

WEB

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”

From the letter to the Hebrews, whose author is not named, in its closing instructions.

Context (BSB)

Hebrews 13:4

Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.

Hebrews 13:6

So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Interlinear (Strong’s)

Ἀφιλάργυρος

G0866

Aphilarguros

G:A

not greedy

ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

τρόπος·

G5158

tropos

G:N-M

way

ἀρκούμενοι

G0714

arkoumenoi

G:V

be sufficient

τοῖς

G3588

tois

G:T

the/this/who

παροῦσιν·

G3918

parousin

G:V

be present

αὐτὸς

G0846

autos

G:P

it/s/he

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

εἴρηκεν·

G2046

eirēken

G:V

to say

οὐ

G3756

G:PRT-N

μή

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

σε

G4771

G:P-2

you

ἀνῶ,

G0447

anō

G:V

to loosen/leave

οὐδ᾽

G3761

oud᾽

G:CONJ-N

nor

οὐ

G3756

G:PRT-N

μή

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

σε

G4771

G:P-2

you

ἐγκαταλίπω·

G1459

egkatalipō

G:V

to leave behind

Ecclesiastes 5:10

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KJV

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He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile.

KJV

He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.

WEB

He who loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver, nor he who loves abundance, with increase. This also is vanity.

From Ecclesiastes, the words of the Teacher, traditionally identified with Solomon.

Context (BSB)

Ecclesiastes 5:9

The produce of the earth is taken by all; the king himself profits from the fields.

Ecclesiastes 5:11

When good things increase, so do those who consume them; what then is the profit to the owner, except to behold them with his eyes?

1 Timothy 6:10

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KJV

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BSB

For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.

KJV

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

WEB

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

A letter written in the name of Paul to Timothy, his co-worker in Ephesus.

Context (BSB)

1 Timothy 6:9

Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

ῥίζα

G4491

rhiza

G:N-F

root

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

πάντων

G3956

pantōn

G:A

all

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

κακῶν

G2556G

kakōn

G:A

evil/harm: evil

ἐστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

φιλαργυρία,

G5365

philarguria

G:N-F

love of money

ἧς

G3739

hēs

G:R

which

τινες

G5100

tines

G:X

one

ὀρεγόμενοι

G3713

oregomenoi

G:V

to aspire

ἀπεπλανήθησαν

G0635

apeplanēthēsan

G:V

to mislead

ἀπὸ

G0575

apo

G:PREP

away from

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

πίστεως

G4102G

pisteōs

G:N-F

faith

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἑαυτοὺς

G1438

he'autous

G:F-3

themself

περιέπειραν

G4044

periepeiran

G:V

to pierce

ὀδύναις

G3601

odunais

G:N-F

anguish

πολλαῖς.¶

G4183

pollais

G:A / G:ADV

much

Exodus 20:17

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BSB

You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, or his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.”

KJV

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.

WEB

“You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.”

The last of the Ten Commandments, given to Israel at Mount Sinai.

Context (BSB)

Exodus 20:16

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

Exodus 20:18

When all the people witnessed the thunder and lightning, the sounding of the ram’s horn, and the mountain enveloped in smoke, they trembled and stood at a distance.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

לֹ֥א

H3808

lo'

H:Neg

not

תַחְמֹ֖ד

H2530A

tach.Mod

H:V

to desire

בֵּ֣ית

H1004B

beit

H:N-M

house: home

רֵעֶ֑/ךָ

H7453

re.'E./kha

H:N-M

neighbor

לֹֽא\־

H3808

lo'-

H:Neg

not

תַחְמֹ֞ד

H2530A

tach.Mod

H:V

to desire

אֵ֣שֶׁת

H0802H

'E.shet

H:N-F

woman: wife

רֵעֶ֗/ךָ

H7453

re.'E./kha

H:N-M

neighbor

וְ/עַבְדּ֤/וֹ

H5650

ve./'av.D/o

H:N-M

servant/slave

וַ/אֲמָת/וֹ֙

H0519

va./'a.ma.T/o

H:N-F

maidservant

וְ/שׁוֹר֣/וֹ

H7794

ve./sho.R/o

H:N-M

cattle

וַ/חֲמֹר֔/וֹ

H2543

va./cha.mo.R/o

H:N

donkey

וְ/כֹ֖ל

H3605

ve./Khol

H:N-M

all

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H0834A

'a.Sher

H:RelP

which

לְ/רֵעֶֽ/ךָ\׃\ \פ

H7453

le./re.'E./kha

H:N-M

neighbor

Matthew 6:24

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KJV

WEB

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No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

KJV

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

WEB

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t serve both God and Mammon.

Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, speaking to His disciples and the crowds.

Context (BSB)

Matthew 6:23

But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!

Matthew 6:25

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?

Interlinear (Strong’s)

Οὐδεὶς

G3762

Oudeis

G:A

none

δύναται

G1410

dunatai

G:V

be able

δυσὶ

G1417

dusi

G:A-NUI

two

κυρίοις

G2962H

kuriois

G:N-M

lord: master

δουλεύειν·

G1398

douleuein

G:V

be a slave

ἢ

G2228

G:CONJ

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

ἕνα

G1520

hena

G:A-NUI

one

μισήσει

G3404

misēsei

G:V

to hate

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

ἕτερον

G2087

heteron

G:A

other

ἀγαπήσει

G0025

agapēsei

G:V

to love

ἢ

G2228

G:CONJ

ἑνὸς

G1520

henos

G:A-NUI

one

ἀνθέξεται

G0472

anthexetai

G:V

to cling to

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

ἑτέρου

G2087

heterou

G:A

other

καταφρονήσει.

G2706

kataphronēsei

G:V

to despise

οὐ

G3756

G:PRT-N

δύνασθε

G1410

dunasthe

G:V

be able

θεῷ

G2316

theō

G:N-M/F

God

δουλεύειν

G1398

douleuein

G:V

be a slave

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

μαμωνᾷ.¶

G3126

mamōna

G:N-M

wealth

Luke 12:15

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And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”

KJV

And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

WEB

He said to them, “Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life doesn’t consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses.”

Jesus answering a man in the crowd who had asked Him to tell his brother to divide an inheritance.

Context (BSB)

Luke 12:14

But Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed Me judge or executor between you?”

Luke 12:16

Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

Εἶπεν

G2036

Eipen

G:V

to say

δὲ

G1161

G:CONJ

then

πρὸς

G4314

pros

G:PREP

to/with

αὐτούς·

G0846

autous

G:P

it/s/he

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

φυλάσσεσθε

G5442I

phulassesthe

G:V

to keep/guard: protect

ἀπὸ

G0575

apo

G:PREP

away from

πάσης

G3956

pasēs

G:A

all

πλεονεξίας,

G4124

pleonexias

G:N-F

greediness

ὅτι

G3754H

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: since

οὐκ

G3756

ouk

G:PRT-N

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

περισσεύειν

G4052

perisseuein

G:V

to exceed

τινὶ

G5100

tini

G:X

one

ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

ζωὴ

G2222

zōē

G:N-F

life

αὐτοῦ

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

ἐστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

ἐκ

G1537

G:PREP

out from

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

ὑπαρχόντων

G5225

huparchontōn

G:V

be already

αὐτῷ.¶

G0846

autō

G:P

it/s/he

Luke 16:13

BSB

KJV

WEB

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BSB

No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”

KJV

No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

WEB

No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will hold to one and despise the other. You aren’t able to serve God and Mammon.”

Jesus speaking to His disciples, after the parable of the dishonest manager.

Context (BSB)

Luke 16:12

And if you have not been faithful with the belongings of another, who will give you belongings of your own?

Luke 16:14

The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all of this and were scoffing at Jesus.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

Οὐδεὶς

G3762

Oudeis

G:A

none

οἰκέτης

G3610

oiketēs

G:N-M

slave

δύναται

G1410

dunatai

G:V

be able

δυσὶν

G1417

dusin

G:A-NUI

two

κυρίοις

G2962H

kuriois

G:N-M

lord: master

δουλεύειν·

G1398

douleuein

G:V

be a slave

ἢ

G2228

G:CONJ

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

ἕνα

G1520

hena

G:A-NUI

one

μισήσει

G3404

misēsei

G:V

to hate

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

ἕτερον

G2087

heteron

G:A

other

ἀγαπήσει,

G0025

agapēsei

G:V

to love

ἢ

G2228

G:CONJ

ἑνὸς

G1520

henos

G:A-NUI

one

ἀνθέξεται

G0472

anthexetai

G:V

to cling to

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

ἑτέρου

G2087

heterou

G:A

other

καταφρονήσει.

G2706

kataphronēsei

G:V

to despise

οὐ

G3756

G:PRT-N

δύνασθε

G1410

dunasthe

G:V

be able

θεῷ

G2316

theō

G:N-M/F

God

δουλεύειν

G1398

douleuein

G:V

be a slave

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

μαμωνᾷ.¶

G3126

mamōna

G:N-M

wealth

1 Timothy 6:9–10

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9Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. 10For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.

KJV

9But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

WEB

9But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation, a snare, and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction. 10For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

A letter written in the name of Paul to Timothy in Ephesus; this entry joins verses 9 and 10.

Context (BSB)

1 Timothy 6:8

But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

1 Timothy 6:9

Οἱ

G3588

Hoi

G:T

the/this/who

δὲ

G1161

G:CONJ

then

βουλόμενοι

G1014

boulomenoi

G:V

to plan

πλουτεῖν

G4147

ploutein

G:V

be rich

ἐμπίπτουσιν

G1706

empiptousin

G:V

to fall into

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

πειρασμὸν

G3986G

peirasmon

G:N-M

temptation/testing: temptation

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

παγίδα

G3803

pagida

G:N-F

trap

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἐπιθυμίας

G1939

epithumias

G:N-F

desire

πολλὰς

G4183

pollas

G:A / G:ADV

much

ἀνοήτους

G0453

anoētous

G:A

foolish

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

βλαβεράς,

G0983

blaberas

G:A

harmful

αἵτινες

G3748

aitines

G:R

who/which

βυθίζουσιν

G1036

buthizousin

G:V

to sink

τοὺς

G3588

tous

G:T

the/this/who

ἀνθρώπους

G0444

anthrōpous

G:N-M

a human

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

ὄλεθρον

G3639

olethron

G:N-M

destructive

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἀπώλειαν.

G0684

apōleian

G:N-F

destruction

1 Timothy 6:10

ῥίζα

G4491

rhiza

G:N-F

root

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

πάντων

G3956

pantōn

G:A

all

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

κακῶν

G2556G

kakōn

G:A

evil/harm: evil

ἐστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

φιλαργυρία,

G5365

philarguria

G:N-F

love of money

ἧς

G3739

hēs

G:R

which

τινες

G5100

tines

G:X

one

ὀρεγόμενοι

G3713

oregomenoi

G:V

to aspire

ἀπεπλανήθησαν

G0635

apeplanēthēsan

G:V

to mislead

ἀπὸ

G0575

apo

G:PREP

away from

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

πίστεως

G4102G

pisteōs

G:N-F

faith

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἑαυτοὺς

G1438

he'autous

G:F-3

themself

περιέπειραν

G4044

periepeiran

G:V

to pierce

ὀδύναις

G3601

odunais

G:N-F

anguish

πολλαῖς.¶

G4183

pollais

G:A / G:ADV

much

1 Timothy 6:9

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KJV

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BSB

Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.

KJV

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

WEB

But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation, a snare, and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction.

A letter written in the name of Paul to Timothy, near its end; this entry is verse 9 on its own.

Context (BSB)

1 Timothy 6:8

But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.

1 Timothy 6:10

For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

Οἱ

G3588

Hoi

G:T

the/this/who

δὲ

G1161

G:CONJ

then

βουλόμενοι

G1014

boulomenoi

G:V

to plan

πλουτεῖν

G4147

ploutein

G:V

be rich

ἐμπίπτουσιν

G1706

empiptousin

G:V

to fall into

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

πειρασμὸν

G3986G

peirasmon

G:N-M

temptation/testing: temptation

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

παγίδα

G3803

pagida

G:N-F

trap

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἐπιθυμίας

G1939

epithumias

G:N-F

desire

πολλὰς

G4183

pollas

G:A / G:ADV

much

ἀνοήτους

G0453

anoētous

G:A

foolish

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

βλαβεράς,

G0983

blaberas

G:A

harmful

αἵτινες

G3748

aitines

G:R

who/which

βυθίζουσιν

G1036

buthizousin

G:V

to sink

τοὺς

G3588

tous

G:T

the/this/who

ἀνθρώπους

G0444

anthrōpous

G:N-M

a human

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

ὄλεθρον

G3639

olethron

G:N-M

destructive

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἀπώλειαν.

G0684

apōleian

G:N-F

destruction

How wealth comes and how it goes

Proverbs 13:11

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.

KJV

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

WEB

Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

From Proverbs, in a collection of sayings that the book attributes to Solomon.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 13:10

Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

Proverbs 13:12

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

ה֭וֹן

H1952

Hon

H:N-M

substance

מֵ/הֶ֣בֶל

H1892

me./He.vel

H:N-M

vanity

יִמְעָ֑ט

H4591

yim.'At

H:V

to diminish

וְ/קֹבֵ֖ץ

H6908

ve./ko.Vetz

H:V

to gather

עַל\־

H5921A

'al-

H:Prep

upon

יָ֣ד

H3027G

yad

H:N

hand

יַרְבֶּֽה\׃

H7235A

yar.Beh

H:V

to multiply

Deuteronomy 8:18

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day.

KJV

But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.

WEB

But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as it is today.

Moses speaking to Israel before it enters the promised land, as Deuteronomy presents it.

Context (BSB)

Deuteronomy 8:17

You might say in your heart, “The power and strength of my hands have made this wealth for me.”

Deuteronomy 8:19

If you ever forget the LORD your God and go after other gods to worship and bow down to them, I testify against you today that you will surely perish.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

וְ/זָֽכַרְתָּ֙

H2142

ve./za.khar.Ta

H:V

to remember

אֶת\־

H0853

'et-

H:Part

[Obj.]

יְהוָ֣ה

H3068G

Yah.weh

N:N--T

LORD

אֱלֹהֶ֔י/ךָ

H0430G

'e.lo.Hei./kha

H:N-M

God

כִּ֣י

H3588A

H:Conj

for

ה֗וּא

H1931

Hu'

H:PerP-CS

he/she/it

הַ/נֹּתֵ֥ן

H5414G

ha./no.Ten

H:V

to give: give

לְ/ךָ֛

H9031

le./Kha

Os2m

you

כֹּ֖חַ

H3581B

Ko.ach

H:N-M

strength

לַ/עֲשׂ֣וֹת

H6213I

la./'a.Sot

H:V

to make: offer

חָ֑יִל

H2428H

Cha.yil

H:N-M

strength: rich

לְמַ֨עַן

H4616

le.Ma.'an

H:Prep / H:Conj

because

הָקִ֧ים

H6965I

ha.Kim

H:V

to arise: establish

אֶת\־

H0853

'et-

H:Part

[Obj.]

בְּרִית֛/וֹ

H1285

be.ri.T/o

H:N-F

covenant

אֲשֶׁר\־

H0834A

'a.Sher-

H:RelP

which

נִשְׁבַּ֥ע

H7650

nish.Ba'

H:V

to swear

לַ/אֲבֹתֶ֖י/ךָ

H0001G

la./'a.vo.Tei./kha

H:N-M

father

כַּ/יּ֥וֹם

H3117L

ka/i.Yom

H:N-M

day: today

הַ/זֶּֽה\׃\ \פ

H2088

ha./Zeh

H:DemP

this

Proverbs 23:5

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky.

KJV

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.

WEB

Why do you set your eyes on that which is not? For it certainly sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky.

From Proverbs, in a section that the book calls the sayings of the wise.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 23:4

Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.

Proverbs 23:6

Do not eat the bread of a stingy man, and do not crave his delicacies;

Interlinear (Strong’s)

הֲ/תָ֤עִיף

H5774A

ha./ta.'uf

H:V

to fly

עֵינֶ֥י/ךָ

H5869A

'ei.Nei./kha

H:N-F

eye

בּ֗/וֹ

H9033

b/o

Os3m

him

וְֽ/אֵ֫ינֶ֥/נּוּ

H0369

ve./'Ei.Ne./nu

H:Neg

nothing

כִּ֤י

H3588A

H:Conj

for

עָשֹׂ֣ה

H6213H

'a.Soh

H:V

to make

יַעֲשֶׂה\־

H6213H

ya.'a.seh-

H:V

to make

לּ֣/וֹ

H9033

l/o

Os3m

him

כְנָפַ֑יִם

H3671

khe.na.Fa.yim

H:N-F

wing

כְּ֝/נֶ֗שֶׁר

H5404

ke./Ne.sher

H:N-M

eagle

יָע֥וּף

H5774A

ve.'a.yef

H:V

to fly

הַ/שָּׁמָֽיִם\׃\ \פ

H8064

ha./sha.Ma.yim

H:N-M

heaven

Proverbs 28:19

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

KJV

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

WEB

One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

From Proverbs, in a collection that the book says was copied by the men of Hezekiah.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 28:18

He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

Proverbs 28:20

A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

עֹבֵ֣ד

H5647I

'o.Ved

H:V

to serve: labour

אַ֭דְמָת/וֹ

H0127G

'ad.ma.t/o

H:N-F

land: soil

יִֽשְׂבַּֽע\־

H7646

yis.ba'-

H:V

to satisfy

לָ֑חֶם

H3899H

La.chem

H:N-M

food: bread

וּ/מְרַדֵּ֥ף

H7291

u./me.ra.Def

H:V

to pursue

רֵ֝קִ֗ים

H7386

re.Kim

H:A

worthless

יִֽשְׂבַּֽע\־

H7646

yis.ba'-

H:V

to satisfy

רִֽישׁ\׃

H7389B

Rish

H:N-M

poverty

Proverbs 28:22

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.

KJV

He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

WEB

A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.

From the same collection in Proverbs, copied by the men of Hezekiah according to the book.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 28:21

To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

Proverbs 28:23

He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

נִֽבֳהָ֥ל

H0926

ni.vo.Hal

H:V

to dismay

לַ/ה֗וֹן

H1952

la./Hon

H:N-M

substance

אִ֭ישׁ

H0376G

'ish

H:N-M

man

רַ֣ע

H7451H

ra'

H:A

bad: evil

עָ֑יִן

H5869I

'A.yin

H:N-F

eye: appearance

וְ/לֹֽא\־

H3808

ve./lo'-

H:Neg

not

יֵ֝דַע

H3045

Ye.da'

H:V

to know

כִּי\־

H3588A

ki-

H:Conj

for

חֶ֥סֶר

H2639

Che.ser

H:N-M

poverty

יְבֹאֶֽ/נּוּ\׃

H0935G

ye.vo.'E./nu

H:V

to come (in): come

1 Timothy 6:17

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.

KJV

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

WEB

Charge those who are rich in this present age that they not be arrogant, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy;

A letter written in the name of Paul to Timothy, in the instructions that close the letter.

Context (BSB)

1 Timothy 6:16

He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.

1 Timothy 6:18

Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

Interlinear (Strong’s)

Τοῖς

G3588

Tois

G:T

the/this/who

πλουσίοις

G4145

plousiois

G:A

rich

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

νῦν

G3568

nun

G:ADV

now

αἰῶνι

G0165G

aiōni

G:N-M

an age: age

παράγγελλε

G3853

parangelle

G:V

to order

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

ὑψηλοφρονεῖν

G5309

hupsēlophronein

G:V

be arrogant

μηδὲ

G3366

mēde

G:PRT-N+G:CONJ

nor

ἠλπικέναι

G1679

ēlpikenai

G:V

to hope/expect

ἐπὶ

G1909

epi

G:PREP

upon/to/against

πλούτου

G4149

ploutou

G:N-M

riches

ἀδηλότητι

G0083

adēlotēti

G:N-F

uncertainty

ἀλλ᾽

G0235

all᾽

G:CONJ

but

ἐπὶ

G1909

epi

G:PREP

upon/to/against

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

θεῷ

G2316

theō

G:N-M/F

God

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

ζῶντι

G2198

zōnti

G:V

to live

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

παρέχοντι

G3930

parechonti

G:V

to furnish occasion

ἡμῖν

G3165

hēmin

G:P-1

πάντα

G3956

panta

G:A

all

πλουσίως

G4146

plousiōs

G:ADV

richly

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

ἀπόλαυσιν,

G0619

apolausin

G:N-F

enjoyment

Casting lots

Proverbs 16:33

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

KJV

The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.

WEB

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

From Proverbs, in the collection that the book calls the proverbs of Solomon.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 16:32

He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.

Proverbs 17:1

Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

בַּ֭/חֵיק

H2436I

Ba./cheik

H:N-M

bosom: lap

יוּטַ֣ל

H2904

yu.Tal

H:V

to cast

אֶת\־

H0853

'et-

H:Part

[Obj.]

הַ/גּוֹרָ֑ל

H1486

ha./go.Ral

H:N-M

allotted

וּ֝/מֵ/יְהוָ֗ה

H3068G

vu./me./Yah.weh

N:N--T

LORD

כָּל\־

H3605

kol-

H:N-M

all

מִשְׁפָּטֽ/וֹ\׃

H4941G

mish.pa.T/o

H:N-M

justice: judgement

Jonah 1:7

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

“Come!” said the sailors to one another. “Let us cast lots to find out who is responsible for this calamity that is upon us.” So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah.

KJV

And they said every one to his fellow, Come, and let us cast lots, that we may know for whose cause this evil is upon us. So they cast lots, and the lot fell upon Jonah.

WEB

They all said to each other, “Come! Let’s cast lots, that we may know who is responsible for this evil that is on us.” So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah.

The sailors on the ship taking Jonah to Tarshish, during a great storm at sea.

Context (BSB)

Jonah 1:6

The captain approached him and said, “How can you sleep? Get up and call upon your God. Perhaps this God will consider us, so that we may not perish.”

Jonah 1:8

“Tell us now,” they demanded, “who is to blame for this calamity that is upon us? What is your occupation, and where have you come from? What is your country, and who are your people?”

Interlinear (Strong’s)

וַ/יֹּאמְר֞וּ

H0559

va/i.yo.me.Ru

H:V

to say

אִ֣ישׁ

H0376I

'ish

H:N-M

man: anyone

אֶל\־

H0413

'el-

H:Prep

to(wards)

רֵעֵ֗/הוּ

H7453

re.'E./hu

H:N-M

neighbor

לְכוּ֙

H1980K

le.Khu

H:V

to go: come!

וְ/נַפִּ֣ילָה

H5307I

ve./na.Pi.lah

H:V

to fall: allot

גֽוֹרָל֔וֹת

H1486

go.ra.Lot

H:N-M

allotted

וְ/נֵ֣דְעָ֔ה

H3045

ve./Ne.de.'Ah

H:V

to know

בְּ/שֶׁ/לְּ/מִ֛י

H4310

be./she./le./Mi

H:Intg

who?

הָ/רָעָ֥ה

H7451I

ha./ra.'Ah

H:N-F

distress: evil

הַ/זֹּ֖את

H2063

ha./Zot

H:DemP

this

לָ֑/נוּ

H9035

La./nu

Op1c

וַ/יַּפִּ֙לוּ֙

H5307I

va/i.ya.Pi.lu

H:V

to fall: allot

גּֽוֹרָל֔וֹת

H1486

go.ra.Lot

H:N-M

allotted

וַ/יִּפֹּ֥ל

H5307I

va/i.yi.Pol

H:V

to fall: allot

הַ/גּוֹרָ֖ל

H1486

ha./go.Ral

H:N-M

allotted

עַל\־

H5921A

'al-

H:Prep

upon

יוֹנָֽה\׃

H3124

yo.Nah

N:N-M-P

Jonah

Matthew 27:35

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

When they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments by casting lots.

KJV

And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.

WEB

When they had crucified him, they divided his clothing among them, casting lots,

The account in Matthew of the soldiers at the crucifixion of Jesus.

Context (BSB)

Matthew 27:34

they offered Him wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, He refused to drink it.

Matthew 27:36

And sitting down, they kept watch over Him there.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

σταυρώσαντες

G4717

staurōsantes

G:V

to crucify

δὲ

G1161

G:CONJ

then

αὐτὸν

G0846

auton

G:P

it/s/he

διεμερίσαντο

G1266

diemerisanto

G:V

to divide

τὰ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

ἱμάτια

G2440

himatia

G:N-N

clothing

αὐτοῦ

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

βάλλοντες

G0906G

ballontes

G:V

to throw: throw

κλῆρον,

G2819

klēron

G:N-M

lot

ἵνα

G2443

ina

G:CONJ

in order that/to

πληρωθῇ

G4137

plērōthēa

G:V

to fulfill

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

ῥηθὲν

G2046

rhēthen

G:V

to say

ὑπὸ

G5259G

hupo

G:PREP

by/under: by

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

προφήτου

G4396

prophētou

G:N-M

prophet

διεμερίσαντο

G1266

diemerisanto

G:V

to divide

τὰ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

ἱμάτια

G2440

himatia

G:N-N

clothing

μου

G3165

mou

G:P-1

ἑαυτοῖς

G1438

he'autois

G:F-3

themself

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἐπὶ

G1909

epi

G:PREP

upon/to/against

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

ἱματισμόν

G2441

himatismon

G:N-M

clothing

μου

G3165

mou

G:P-1

ἔβαλον

G0906G

ebalon

G:V

to throw: throw

κλῆρον

G2819

klēron

G:N-M

lot

Work, provision and sharing

Philippians 4:19

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

KJV

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

WEB

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Paul, writing from imprisonment to the church in Philippi, after thanking it for its gifts.

Context (BSB)

Philippians 4:18

I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

Philippians 4:20

To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

δὲ

G1161

G:CONJ

then

θεός

G2316

theos

G:N-M/F

God

μου

G3165

mou

G:P-1

πληρώσει

G4137

plērōsei

G:V

to fulfill

πᾶσαν

G3956

pasan

G:A

all

χρείαν

G5532

chreian

G:N-F

need

ὑμῶν

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

κατὰ

G2596

kata

G:PREP

according to

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

πλοῦτος

G4149

ploutos

G:N-M

riches

αὐτοῦ

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

δόξῃ

G1391

doxē

G:N-F

glory

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

Χριστῷ

G5547

Christō

N:N--T

Christ

Ἰησοῦ.

G2424G

Iēsou

N:N-M-P

Jesus

2 Thessalonians 3:10

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”

KJV

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

WEB

For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: “If anyone is not willing to work, don’t let him eat.”

A letter in the names of Paul, Silvanus and Timothy to the church in Thessalonica, about members who would not work.

Context (BSB)

2 Thessalonians 3:9

Not that we lack this right, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.

2 Thessalonians 3:11

For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

ὅτε

G3753

hote

G:CONJ

when

ἦμεν

G1510

ēmen

G:V

to be

πρὸς

G4314

pros

G:PREP

to/with

ὑμᾶς,

G4771

humas

G:P-2

you

τοῦτο

G3778

touto

G:D

this/he/she/it

παρηγγέλλομεν

G3853

parēngellomen

G:V

to order

ὑμῖν

G4771

humin

G:P-2

you

ὅτι

G3754G

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: that

εἴ

G1487G

G:COND

τις

G5100

tis

G:X

one

οὐ

G3756

G:PRT-N

θέλει

G2309

thelei

G:V

to will/desire

ἐργάζεσθαι

G2038

ergazesthai

G:V

to work

μηδὲ

G3366

mēde

G:PRT-N+G:CONJ

nor

ἐσθιέτω.

G2068

esthietō

G:V

to eat

Acts 20:35

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

KJV

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

WEB

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

Paul speaking at Miletus to the elders of the church of Ephesus, on his way to Jerusalem.

Context (BSB)

Acts 20:34

You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions.

Acts 20:36

When Paul had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

πάντα

G3956

panta

G:A

all

ὑπέδειξα

G5263

hupedeixa

G:V

to show

ὑμῖν

G4771

humin

G:P-2

you

ὅτι

G3754G

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: that

οὕτως

G3779

houtōs

G:ADV

thus(-ly)

κοπιῶντας

G2872

kopiōntas

G:V

to labor

δεῖ

G1163

dei

G:V

be necessary

ἀντιλαμβάνεσθαι

G0482

antilambanesthai

G:V

to help

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

ἀσθενούντων,

G0770G

asthenountōn

G:V

be weak: weak

μνημονεύειν

G3421

mnēmoneuein

G:V

to remember

τε

G5037

G:CONJ

and/both

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

λόγων

G3056

logōn

G:N-M

word

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

κυρίου

G2962G

kuriou

G:N-M

lord: God

Ἰησοῦ,

G2424G

Iēsou

N:N-M-P

Jesus

ὅτι

G3754G

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: that

αὐτὸς

G0846

autos

G:P

it/s/he

εἶπεν·

G2036

eipen

G:V

to say

μακάριόν

G3107

makarion

G:A

blessed

ἐστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

μᾶλλον

G3123G

mallon

G:ADV

διδόναι

G1325

didonai

G:V

to give

ἢ

G2228

G:CONJ

λαμβάνειν.

G2983

lambanein

G:V

to take

Ephesians 4:28

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.

KJV

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

WEB

Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, producing with his hands something that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.

A letter in the name of Paul to the believers in Ephesus.

Context (BSB)

Ephesians 4:27

and do not give the devil a foothold.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

κλέπτων

G2813

kleptōn

G:V

to steal

μηκέτι

G3371

mēketi

G:ADV-N

never again

κλεπτέτω,

G2813

kleptetō

G:V

to steal

μᾶλλον

G3123H

mallon

G:ADV

more: rather

δὲ

G1161

G:CONJ

then

κοπιάτω

G2872

kopiatō

G:V

to labor

ἐργαζόμενος

G2038

ergazomenos

G:V

to work

ταῖς

G3588

tais

G:T

the/this/who

ἰδίαις

G2398

idiais

G:A

one's own/private

χερσὶν

G5495

chersin

G:N-F

hand

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγαθόν,

G0018

agathon

G:A / G:ADV

good

ἵνα

G2443

ina

G:CONJ

in order that/to

ἔχῃ

G2192

echē

G:V

to have/be

μεταδιδόναι

G3330

metadidonai

G:V

to share

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

χρείαν

G5532

chreian

G:N-F

need

ἔχοντι.¶

G2192

echonti

G:V

to have/be

Colossians 3:23–24

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

23Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, 24because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

KJV

23And what soever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

WEB

23And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

A letter in the names of Paul and Timothy to the church in Colossae, in a passage addressed to slaves.

Context (BSB)

Colossians 3:22

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.

Colossians 3:25

Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

Colossians 3:23

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

πᾶν

G3956

pan

G:A

all

ὃ

G3739

G:R

which

τι

G5100

G:X

one

ἐὰν

G1437

ean

G:COND

ποιῆτε,

G4160G

poiēte

G:V

to do/make: do

ἐκ

G1537

G:PREP

out from

ψυχῆς

G5590G

psuchēs

G:N-F

soul

ἐργάζεσθε

G2038

ergazesthe

G:V

to work

ὡς

G5613

hōs

G:PREP

as/when

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

κυρίῳ

G2962G

kuriō

G:N-M

lord: God

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

οὐκ

G3756

ouk

G:PRT-N

ἀνθρώποις·

G0444

anthrōpois

G:N-M

a human

Colossians 3:24

εἰδότες

G6063

eidotes

G:V

to know

ὅτι

G3754G

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: that

ἀπὸ

G0575

apo

G:PREP

away from

κυρίου

G2962G

kuriou

G:N-M

lord: God

ἀπολήμψεσθε

G0618

apolēmpsesthe

G:V

to get back

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

ἀνταπόδοσιν

G0469

antapodosin

G:N-F

reward

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

κληρονομίας·

G2817

klēronomias

G:N-F

inheritance

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

κυρίῳ

G2962G

kuriō

G:N-M

lord: God

Χριστῷ

G5547

Christō

N:N--T

Christ

δουλεύετε.

G1398

douleuete

G:V

be a slave

2 Thessalonians 3:7

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you,

KJV

For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

WEB

For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we didn’t behave ourselves rebelliously among you,

A letter in the names of Paul, Silvanus and Timothy to the church in Thessalonica, about their own conduct there.

Context (BSB)

2 Thessalonians 3:6

Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, in labor and toil, we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

αὐτοὶ

G0846

autoi

G:P

it/s/he

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

οἴδατε

G6063

oidate

G:V

to know

πῶς

G4459

pōs

G:PRT-I

how?!

δεῖ

G1163

dei

G:V

be necessary

μιμεῖσθαι

G3401

mimeisthai

G:V

to imitate

ἡμᾶς·

G3165

hēmas

G:P-1

ὅτι

G3754H

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: since

οὐκ

G3756

ouk

G:PRT-N

ἠτακτήσαμεν

G0812

ētaktēsamen

G:V

be idle

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

ὑμῖν,

G4771

humin

G:P-2

you

1 Timothy 5:8

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

KJV

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

WEB

But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

A letter written in the name of Paul to Timothy, in instructions about the care of widows.

Context (BSB)

1 Timothy 5:7

Give these instructions to the believers, so that they will be above reproach.

1 Timothy 5:9

A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, faithful to her husband,

Interlinear (Strong’s)

Εἰ

G1487G

G:COND

δέ

G1161

G:CONJ

then

τις

G5100

tis

G:X

one

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

ἰδίων

G2398

idiōn

G:A

one's own/private

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

μάλιστα

G3122

malista

G:ADV

especially

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

οἰκείων

G3609

oikeiōn

G:A

of one’s household

οὐ

G3756

G:PRT-N

προνοεῖ,

G4306

pronoei

G:V

to care for

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

πίστιν

G4102G

pistin

G:N-F

faith

ἤρνηται

G0720

ērnētai

G:V

to deny

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἔστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

ἀπίστου

G0571

apistou

G:A

unbelieving

χείρων.

G5501

cheirōn

G:A

worse than

1 Peter 4:10

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

KJV

As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

WEB

As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.

A letter written in the name of Peter to believers scattered across Asia Minor.

Context (BSB)

1 Peter 4:9

Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

ἕκαστος

G1538

hekastos

G:A

each

καθὼς

G2531

kathōs

G:CONJ

as/just as

ἔλαβεν

G2983

elaben

G:V

to take

χάρισμα

G5486

charisma

G:N-N

gift

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

ἑαυτοὺς

G1438

he'autous

G:F-3

themself

αὐτὸ

G0846

auto

G:P

it/s/he

διακονοῦντες

G1247

diakonountes

G:V

to serve

ὡς

G5613

hōs

G:PREP

as/when

καλοὶ

G2570G

kaloi

G:A

good

οἰκονόμοι

G3623

oikonomoi

G:N-M

manager

ποικίλης

G4164

poikilēs

G:A

various

χάριτος

G5485

charitos

G:N-F

grace

θεοῦ·

G2316

theou

G:N-M/F

God

Freedom and restraint, and the opening of Revelation

1 Corinthians 6:12

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

“Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything.

KJV

All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

WEB

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are expedient. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be brought under the power of anything.

Paul, writing to the church in Corinth; the BSB sets the repeated phrase in quotation marks.

Context (BSB)

1 Corinthians 6:11

And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

1 Corinthians 6:13

“Food for the stomach and the stomach for food,” but God will destroy them both. The body is not intended for sexual immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

Πάντα

G3956

Panta

G:A

all

μοι

G3165

moi

G:P-1

ἔξεστιν

G1832

exestin

G:V

be permitted

ἀλλ᾽

G0235

all᾽

G:CONJ

but

οὐ

G3756

G:PRT-N

πάντα

G3956

panta

G:A

all

συμφέρει·

G4851

sumpherei

G:V

be profitable

πάντα

G3956

panta

G:A

all

μοι

G3165

moi

G:P-1

ἔξεστιν

G1832

exestin

G:V

be permitted

ἀλλ᾽

G0235

all᾽

G:CONJ

but

οὐκ

G3756

ouk

G:PRT-N

ἐγὼ

G1473

egō

G:P-1

I/we

ἐξουσιασθήσομαι

G1850

exousiasthēsomai

G:V

to have authority

ὑπό

G5259G

hupo

G:PREP

by/under: by

τινος.

G5100

tinos

G:X

one

1 Thessalonians 5:22

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

Abstain from every form of evil.

KJV

Abstain from all appearance of evil.

WEB

Abstain from every form of evil.

Paul, Silvanus and Timothy, writing to the church in Thessalonica, in the closing instructions of the letter.

Context (BSB)

1 Thessalonians 5:21

but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

ἀπὸ

G0575

apo

G:PREP

away from

παντὸς

G3956

pantos

G:A

all

εἴδους

G1491

eidous

G:N-N

appearance

πονηροῦ

G4190

ponērou

G:A

evil/bad

ἀπέχεσθε.

G0568

apechesthe

G:V

to have in full

Revelation 1:1

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John,

KJV

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

WEB

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

The opening line of Revelation, which names John as the one to whom the vision was sent.

Context (BSB)

Revelation 1:2

who testifies to everything he saw. This is the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

Ἀποκάλυψις

G0602

Apokalupsis

G:N-F

revelation

Ἰησοῦ

G2424G

Iēsou

N:N-M-P

Jesus

Χριστοῦ

G5547

Christou

N:N--T

Christ

ἣν

G3739

hēn

G:R

which

ἔδωκεν

G1325

edōken

G:V

to give

αὐτῷ

G0846

autō

G:P

it/s/he

ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

θεὸς

G2316

theos

G:N-M/F

God

δεῖξαι

G1166

deixai

G:V

to show

τοῖς

G3588

tois

G:T

the/this/who

δούλοις

G1401

doulois

G:N

slave

αὐτοῦ

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

ἃ

G3739

G:R

which

δεῖ

G1163

dei

G:V

be necessary

γενέσθαι

G1096

genesthai

G:V

to be

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

τάχει

G5034

tachei

G:N-N

speed

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἐσήμανεν

G4591

esēmanen

G:V

to signify

ἀποστείλας

G0649

aposteilas

G:V

to send

διὰ

G1223

dia

G:PREP

through/because of

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγγέλου

G0032G

angelou

G:N-M

angel

αὐτοῦ

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

δούλῳ

G1401

doulō

G:N

slave

αὐτοῦ

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

Ἰωάννῃ,

G2491H

Iōannē

N:N-M-P

John

Verses to pray, send and memorize

A verse to pray
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5
BSB
A verse to send to someone
23Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, 24because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Colossians 3:23–24
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Text to copyWhatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. — Colossians 3:23–24 (BSB) https://justtheverses.com/topics/is-gambling-a-sin-gambling/#colossians-3-23-24

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A short verse to memorize
And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19
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29 verses, from 18 books:

Exodus (1)
Deuteronomy (1)
Proverbs (5)
Ecclesiastes (1)
Jonah (1)
Matthew (2)
Luke (2)
Acts (1)
1 Corinthians (1)
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2 Thessalonians (2)
1 Timothy (5)
Hebrews (1)
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29 Bible Verses About Is Gambling a Sin Gambling

Overview

The love of money, and being content

Hebrews 13:5

Ecclesiastes 5:10

1 Timothy 6:10

Exodus 20:17

Matthew 6:24

Luke 12:15

Luke 16:13

1 Timothy 6:9–10

1 Timothy 6:9

How wealth comes and how it goes

Proverbs 13:11

Deuteronomy 8:18

Proverbs 23:5

Proverbs 28:19

Proverbs 28:22

1 Timothy 6:17

Casting lots

Proverbs 16:33

Jonah 1:7

Matthew 27:35

Work, provision and sharing

Philippians 4:19

2 Thessalonians 3:10

Acts 20:35

Ephesians 4:28

Colossians 3:23–24

2 Thessalonians 3:7

1 Timothy 5:8

1 Peter 4:10

Freedom and restraint, and the opening of Revelation

1 Corinthians 6:12

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Revelation 1:1

Verses to pray, send and memorize

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