2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness
Old Testament
- (1) Of all things that are to be known this is most evident, that God is to be feared, to be reverenced, served, and worshiped; this is so the beginning of knowledge that those know nothing who do not know this.? ?
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(2)? In order to the attaining of all useful knowledge this is most necessary, that we fear God;? ?
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(3)? Those know enough who know how to fear God, who are careful in every thing to please him and fearful of offending him in any thing;? this is the Alpha and Omega of knowledge.
Psalms 19:9? The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
Proverbs 10:27? The fear of the Lord prolongeth days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Proverbs?14:27? The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.??
Proverbs 15:16? Better is little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Genesis 42:18? And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God.
Genesis 22:12 (Abraham about to sacrifice Isaac)? And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou anything unto him; for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.?
Exodus 1:17? But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the male children alive.?
Psalms 119:120? My flesh trembleth for fear of thee, and I am afraid of thy judgments.?
Psalms 34:9? O fear the Lord, ye his saints:? for there is no want to them that fear him.
New Testament???Matthew 10:28? (Jesus speaking)? And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul:? but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.??New Scofield Reference Edition Bible, 1967. The reference is not to Satan, as many suppose, but to God who alone has power to destroy both soul and body in hell.? ?
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