Judges 19:20
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)““Peace to you,” said the old man. “Let me supply everything you need. Only do not spend the night in the square.””
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““Peace to you,” said the old man. “Let me supply everything you need. Only do not spend the night in the square.””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And the old man said, Peace be unto thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And the old man saith, `Peace to thee; only, all thy lack <FI>is<Fi> on me, only in the broad place lodge not.'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Judges 19:20 — 15 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 19:2and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.”
- Genesis 24:31“Come, you who are blessed by the LORD,” said Laban. “Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.”
- Genesis 43:23“It is fine,” said the steward. “Do not be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, gave you the treasure that was in your sacks. I received your silver.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.
- Judges 6:23But the LORD said to him, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid, for you will not die.”
- 1 Samuel 25:6and say to him, ‘Long life to you, and peace to you and your house and to all that belongs to you.
- 1 Chronicles 12:18Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.
- Luke 10:5Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’
- John 14:27Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
- Romans 12:13Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
- 1 Corinthians 1:3Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Galatians 6:6Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
- Hebrews 13:2Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
- James 2:15Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.
- 1 Peter 4:9Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
- 1 John 3:18Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.
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