And Shecaniah, the son of Jehiel, one of the sons of Elam, answering, said to Ezra, We have done evil against our God, and have taken as our wives strange women of the peoples of the land: but still there is hope for Israel in this question.
So those who had come back did so. And Ezra the priest, with certain heads of families, by their fathers' families, all of them by their names, were marked out; and on the first day of the tenth month they took their places to go into the question with care.
Put the question now to the past generations, and give attention to what has been searched out by their fathers:
If a man was desiring to go to law with him, he would not be able to give him an answer to one out of a thousand questions.
If it is a question of strength, he says, Here I am! and if it is a question of a cause at law, he says, Who will give me a fixed day?
But put now a question to the beasts, and get teaching from them; or to the birds of the heaven, and they will make it clear to you;
Have you not put the question to the travellers, and do you not take note of their experience?
What then will I do when God comes as my judge? and what answer may I give to his questions?
Get your strength together like a man of war; I will put questions to you, and you will give me the answers.
Get your strength together like a man of war: I will put questions to you, and you will give me the answers.
Give ear to me, and I will say what is in my mind; I will put questions to you, and you will give me the answers.
False witnesses got up: they put questions to me about crimes of which I had no knowledge.
It is a danger to a man to say without thought, It is holy, and, after taking his oaths, to be questioning if it is necessary to keep them.
To make you see how certain are true words, so that you may give a true answer to those who put questions to you?
Say not, Why were the days which have gone by better than these? Such a question comes not from wisdom.
The watchman says, The morning has come, but night is still to come: if you have questions to put, put them, and come back again.
And I saw that there was no man, even no wise man among them, who might give an answer to my questions.
The Lord, the holy One of Israel, and his Maker, says, Will you put a question to me about the things which are to come, or will you give me orders about my sons, and the work of my hands?
Have I given orders for such a day as this? a day for keeping yourselves from pleasure? is it only a question of the bent head, of putting on haircloth, and being seated in the dust? is this what seems to you a holy day, well-pleasing to the Lord?
You are in the right, O Lord, when I put my cause before you: still let me take up with you the question of your decisions: why does the evil-doer do well? why are the workers of deceit living in comfort?
And if this people, or the prophet, or a priest, questioning you, says, What word of weight is there from the Lord? then you are to say to them, You are the word, for I will not be troubled with you any more, says the Lord.
Put the question and see if it is possible for a man to have birth-pains: why do I see every man with his hands gripping his sides, as a woman does when the pains of birth are on her, and all faces are turned green?
And questioning Baruch, they said, Say now, how did you put all these words down in writing from his mouth?
Then King Zedekiah sent and got him out: and the king, questioning him secretly in his house, said, Is there any word from the Lord? And Jeremiah said, There is. Then he said, You will be given up into the hands of the king of Babylon.
Then King Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah the prophet and took him into the rulers' doorway in the house of the Lord: and the king said to Jeremiah, I have a question to put to you; keep nothing back from me.
Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, If I give you the answer to your question, will you not certainly put me to death? and if I make a suggestion to you, you will not give it a hearing.
Then all the rulers came to Jeremiah, questioning him: and he gave them an answer in the words the king had given him orders to say. So they said nothing more to him; for the thing was not made public.
O daughter of Aroer, take your station by the way, on the watch: questioning him who is in flight, and her who has got away safe, say, What has been done?
They will be questioning about the way to Zion, with their faces turned in its direction, saying, Come, and be united to the Lord in an eternal agreement which will be kept in mind for ever.
For the king of Babylon took his place at the parting of the ways, at the top of the two roads, to make use of secret arts: shaking the arrows this way and that, he put questions to the images of his gods, he took note of the inner parts of dead beasts.
And in any business needing wisdom and good sense, about which the king put questions to them, he saw that they were ten times better than all the wonder-workers and users of secret arts in all his kingdom.
So that they might make a request for the mercy of the God of heaven in the question of this secret; so that Daniel and his friends might not come to destruction with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, answering Nebuchadnezzar the king, said, There is no need for us to give you an answer to this question.
Because a most special spirit, and knowledge and reason and the power of reading dreams and unfolding dark sayings and answering hard questions, were seen to be in him, even in Daniel (named Belteshazzar by the king): now let Daniel be sent for, and he will make clear the sense of the writing.
And I have had news of you, that you have the power of making things clear, and of answering hard questions: now if you are able to make out the writing and give me the sense of it, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain round your neck and be a ruler of high authority in the kingdom.
I came near to one of those who were waiting there, questioning him about what all this was. And he said to me that he would make clear to me the sense of these things.
And he got together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, questioning them as to where the birth-place of the Christ would be.
Then Herod sent for the wise men privately, and put questions to them about what time the star had been seen.
And there was a man with a dead hand. And they put a question to him, saying, Is it right to make a man well on the Sabbath day? so that they might have something against him.
Now when Jesus had come into the parts of Caesarea Philippi, he said, questioning his disciples, Who do men say that the Son of man is?
And his disciples, questioning him, said, Why then do the scribes say that Elijah has to come first?
And he said to him, Why are you questioning me about what is good? One there is who is good: but if you have a desire to go into life, keep the rules of the law.
And Jesus said to them in answer, I will put one question to you, and if you give me the answer, I will say by what authority I do these things.
On the same day there came to him the Sadducees, who say that there is no coming back from the dead: and they put a question to him, saying,
And one of them, a teacher of the law, put a question to him, testing him, and saying,
Now while the Pharisees were together, Jesus put a question to them, saying,
And no one was able to give him an answer, and so great was their fear of him, that from that day no one put any more questions to him.
And Jesus was before the ruler, who put a question to him, Are you the King of the Jews? And Jesus said to him, You say so.
And they were all greatly surprised, so that they put questions to one another, saying, What is this? a new teaching! with authority he gives orders even to the unclean spirits, and they do what he says.
And when he was by himself, those who were round him with the twelve put questions to him about the purpose of the stories.
And the Pharisees and the scribes put the question to him, Why do your disciples not keep the rules of the fathers, but take their bread with unwashed hands?
And when he had gone into the house away from all the people, his disciples put questions to him about the saying.
And he put the question, How much bread have you? And they said, Seven cakes.
And the Pharisees came out and put questions to him, requesting from him a sign from heaven, testing him.
And Jesus went out, with his disciples, into the little towns round Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he put a question to his disciples, saying, Who do men say that I am?
And they kept the saying, questioning among themselves what the coming back from the dead might be.
And they put a question to him, saying, Why do the scribes say that Elijah has to come first?
And when they came to the disciples, they saw a great mass of people about them, and scribes questioning them.
And he said, What are you questioning them about?
And Jesus questioning the father said, How long has he been like this? And he said, From a child.
But the saying was not clear to them, and they were in fear of questioning him about it.
And they came to Capernaum: and when he was in the house, he put the question to them, What were you talking about on the way?
And pharisees came to him, testing him with the question, Is it right for a man to put away his wife?
And in the house the disciples put questions to him again about this thing.
And Jesus said to them, I will put to you one question; give me an answer, and I will say by what authority I do these things.
And there came to him Sadducees, who say there is no coming back from the dead; and they put a question to him, saying,
And one of the scribes came, and hearing their argument together, and seeing that he had given them a good answer, put the question to him, Which law is the first of all?
And when Jesus saw that he gave a wise answer, he said to him, You are not far from the kingdom of God. And every man after that was in fear of questioning him any more.
But he kept quiet and said nothing. Again the high priest questioning him said, Are you the Christ, the son of the Holy One?
And Pilate put a question to him, Are you the King of the Jews? And he, answering, said to him, You say so.
And Pilate again put a question, Do you say nothing in answer? see how much evil they say you have done.
And Pilate was surprised that he was dead; and, sending for the captain, he put a question to see if he had been dead for long.
And after three days they came across him in the Temple, seated among the wise men, giving ear to their words and putting questions to them.
And the people put questions to him, saying, What have we to do?
And men of the army put questions to him, saying, And what have we to do? And he said to them, Do no violent acts to any man, and do not take anything without right, and let your payment be enough for you.
And while the people were waiting, and all men were questioning in their hearts about John, if he was the Christ or not,
And Jesus said, I put the question to you, Is it right to do good on the Sabbath or to do evil? to give life or to take it away?
And his disciples put questions to him about the point of the story.
And it came about that when he was in prayer, by himself, and the disciples were with him, he put a question to them, saying, Who do the people say I am?
But this saying was not clear to them and its sense was kept secret from them so that they were not able to see it: and they had fear of questioning him about it.
And when he had come out of that place, the scribes and the Pharisees came round him angrily, questioning him about more things;
And they had no answer to that question.
And he sent for one of the servants, questioning him about what it might be.
And when the pharisees put questions to him about when the kingdom of God would come, he gave them an answer and said, The kingdom of God will not come through observation:
And a certain ruler put a question to him, saying, Good Master, what have I to do so that I may have eternal life?
And in answer he said to them, I will put a question to you, and do you give me an answer:
And they put a question to him, saying, Master, we are certain that your teaching and your words are right, and that you have no respect for a man's position, but you are teaching the true way of God:
And they had fear of putting any more questions to him.
And if I put a question to you, you will not give an answer.
And he put a great number of questions to him, but he said nothing.
You say that this man has been teaching the people evil things: now I, after going into the question before you, see nothing wrong in this man in connection with the things which you have said against him:
And while they were talking and questioning together, Jesus himself came near and went with them.
And this is the witness of John when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to him with the question, Who are you?
And they put this question to him, saying, Why then are you giving baptism if you are not the Christ, or Elijah, or the prophet?
Then the Jews put this question to him: What sign of authority have you to give us, seeing that you do these things?
Then a question came up between John's disciples and a Jew about washing.
So he put a question to them as to the hour when he became better; and they said to him, The disease went from him yesterday at the seventh hour.
Then they put to him the question: Who is the man who said to you, Take it up and go?
But when they went on with their questions, he got up and said to them, Let him among you who is without sin be the first to send a stone at her.
And his disciples put a question to him, saying, Master, was it because of this man's sin, or the sin of his father and mother, that he has been blind from birth?
So the pharisees put more questions to him about how his eyes had been made open. And he said to them, He put earth on my eyes, and I had a wash and am able to see.
And put the question to them, saying, Is this your son, of whom you say that he was blind at birth? how is it then that he is now able to see?
But how it is he is now able to see, or who made his eyes open, we are not able to say: put the question to him; he is old enough to give an answer for himself.
That was the reason why they said, He is old enough; put the question to him.
Jesus saw that they had a desire to put the question to him, so he said to them, Is this what you are questioning one with another, why I said, After a little time, you will see me no longer; and then again, after a little time, you will see me?
And on that day you will put no questions to me. Truly I say to you, Whatever request you make to the Father, he will give it to you in my name.
Now we are certain that you have knowledge of all things and have no need for anyone to put questions to you: through this we have faith that you came from God.
So again he put the question to them, Who are you looking for? And they said, Jesus the Nazarene.
Then the high priest put questions to Jesus about his disciples and his teaching.
Why are you questioning me? put questions to my hearers about what I have said to them: they have knowledge of what I said.
So Pilate came out to them and put the question: What have you to say against this man?
Jesus said to them, Come and take some food. And all the disciples were in fear of putting the question, Who are you? being conscious that it was the Lord.
He said to him a third time, Simon, son of John, am I dear to you? Now Peter was troubled in his heart because he put the question a third time, Am I dear to you? And he said to him, Lord, you have knowledge of all things; you see that you are dear to me. Jesus said to him, Then give my sheep food.
If we are questioned today about a good work done to a man who was ill, as to how he has been made well,
And so I came without question, when I was sent for. What then is your purpose in sending for me?
And Herod, when he sent for him, and he was not there, after questioning the watchmen, gave orders that they were to be put to death. Then he went down from judaea to Caesarea for a time.
And after Paul and barnabas had had no little argument and discussion with them, the brothers made a decision to send Paul and Barnabas and certain others of them to the apostles and the rulers of the church at Jerusalem about this question.
And the Apostles and the rulers of the church came together and gave thought to the question.
But if it is a question of words or names or of your law, see to it yourselves; I will not be a judge of such things.
But if any other business is in question, let it be taken up in the regular meeting.
Then the chief captain came near and took him, and gave orders for him to be put in chains, questioning them as to who he was and what he had done.
But when Paul saw that half of them were Sadducees and the rest Pharisees, he said in the Sanhedrin, Brothers, I am a Pharisee, and the son of Pharisees: I am here to be judged on the question of the hope of the coming back from the dead.
And he said, The Jews are in agreement together to make a request to you for Paul to be taken, on the day after this, into the Sanhedrin, to be questioned in greater detail.
Then it became clear to me that it was a question of their law, and that nothing was said against him which might be a reason for prison or death.
And from whom you will be able, by questioning him yourself, to get knowledge of all the things which we say against him.
But only this one thing which I said among them in a loud voice, I am this day being judged on the question of the coming back from the dead.
But had certain questions against him in connection with their religion, and about one Jesus, now dead, who, Paul said, was living.
The more so, because you are expert in all questions to do with the Jews and their ways: so I make my request to you to give me a hearing to the end.
Who, when they had put questions to me, were ready to let me go free, because there was no cause of death in me.
As far as the good news is in question, they are cut off from God on account of you, but as far as the selection is in question, they are loved on account of the fathers.
If then there are questions to be judged in connection with the things of this life, why do you put them in the hands of those who have no position in the church?
So, then, as to the question of taking food offered to images, we are certain that an image is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but one.
Whatever meat may be had at the public market, take as food without question of right or wrong;
If a Gentile makes a feast for you, and you are pleased to go as a guest, take whatever is put before you, without question of right or wrong.
So then, if it is a question of food or drink, or any other thing, whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Be judges yourselves of the question: does it seem right for a woman to take part in prayer unveiled?
But if any man will not be ruled in this question, this is not our way of doing things, and it is not done in the churches of God.
And if they have a desire for knowledge about anything, let them put questions to their husbands privately: for talking in the church puts shame on a woman.
If any question comes up about Titus, he is my brother-worker, working with me for you; or about the others, they are the representatives of the churches to the glory of Christ.
Give me an answer to this one question, Did the spirit come to you through the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?
For this reason let no man be your judge in any question of food or drink or feast days or new moons or Sabbaths:
Or to give attention to stories and long lists of generations, from which come questionings and doubts, in place of God's ordered way of life which is in faith;
He has an over-high opinion of himself; being without knowledge, having only an unhealthy love of questionings and wars of words, from which come envy, fighting, cruel words, evil thoughts,
And put away foolish and uncontrolled questionings, seeing that they are a cause of trouble.
But have nothing to do with foolish questionings, and lists of generations, and fights and arguments about the law; for they are of no profit and foolish.
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