23 Verses About Sakes from 12 Books

1 Chronicles 16:21

He allowed no man to do them wrong. Yes, he reproved kings for their sakes,

1 Corinthians 4:6

Now these things, brothers, I have in a figure transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes, that in us you might learn not to think beyond the things which are written, that none of you be puffed up against one another.

1 Thessalonians 3:9

For what thanksgiving can we render again to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God;

2 Corinthians 2:10

Now I also forgive whomever you forgive anything. For if indeed I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven that one for your sakes in the presence of Christ,

2 Corinthians 4:15

For all things are for your sakes, that the grace, being multiplied through the many, may cause the thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 5:15

He died for all, that those who live should no longer live to themselves, but to him who for their sakes died and rose again.

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.



Deuteronomy 1:37

Also the LORD was angry with me for your sakes, saying, "You also shall not go in there:

Deuteronomy 3:26

But the LORD was angry with me for your sakes, and didn't listen to me; and the LORD said to me, "Let it suffice you; speak no more to me of this matter.

Deuteronomy 4:21

Furthermore the LORD was angry with me for your sakes, and swore that I should not go over the Jordan, and that I should not go in to that good land, which the LORD your God gives you for an inheritance:

Jeremiah 14:5

Yes, the hind also in the field calves, and forsakes [her young], because there is no grass.

Job 6:14

"To him who is ready to faint, kindness should be shown from his friend; even to him who forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

John 11:15

I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, so that you may believe. Nevertheless, let's go to him."

John 12:30

Jesus answered, "This voice hasn't come for my sake, but for your sakes.



John 17:19

For their sakes I sanctify myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth.

Malachi 3:11

I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast its fruit before its time in the field," says the LORD of Armies.

Proverbs 2:17

who forsakes the friend of her youth, and forgets the covenant of her God:

Proverbs 10:17

He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

Proverbs 15:10

There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: whoever hates reproof shall die.

Psalms 105:14

He allowed no one to do them wrong. Yes, he reproved kings for their sakes,

Psalms 106:32

They angered him also at the waters of Meribah, so that Moses was troubled for their sakes;



Psalms 122:8

For my brothers' and companions' sakes, I will now say, "Peace be within you."

Ruth 1:13

would you then wait until they were grown? Would you then refrain from having husbands? No, my daughters, for it grieves me much for your sakes, for the hand of the LORD has gone out against me."





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He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, saith the Lord. These are the words of Christ; and they direct us to imitate his life and character. The Imitation of Christ is guide to following the example of Jesus Christ. Let it be our most earnest study to dwell upon the life and example of Jesus.


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God is Love

Let us love one another, for love comes from God and every one who loves is a child of God and knows God. He who loves not man does not know God, for God is love. God showed his love for us, for he sent his only Son into the world that through him we might have life. Love the stranger.


In Mark 12:30 Jesus said; And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this [is] the first commandment.

And the second Mark 12:31 [is] like, [namely] this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.


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The Gospel of The Birth of Mary was attributed to St. Matthew and was received as genuine and authentic by early Christians. It is to be found in the works of Jerome, a Father of the Church in the 4th century and is translated from his collection.


The Book of Enoch is ascribed to the great-grandfather of Noah and is included in the cannon of some churches. It describes the fall of the angels (watchers), visions of heaven and hell and the birth of Noah. Quotes from the book of Enoch are found in the New Testament.


The First Book of Adam and Eve. Books 1 begins immediately after the expulsion from the Garden of Eden. We learn about the fall but also of the promise to save Adam and his decendents. The story depicts mans struggle against evil, the devil and sin.


The Second Book of Adam and Eve. Discusses Adam's sorrow and death. The history of the patriarchs who lived before the Flood until the birth of Noah; the children of Seth on Mount Hermon and Cain's death. It ends with the testament and translation of Enoch.


The Infancy of Jesus Christ (Infancy Gospel of Thomas) relates the life of Jesus from the ages of five to twelve. It is believed that the document was transcribed from oral traditions some time prior to the second century. The ancient writing is possibly Gnostic and many early church leaders considered it heretical.

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