22 Verses About Tried from 13 Books

1 Samuel 17:39

David strapped his sword on his clothing, and he tried to move; for he had not tested it. David said to Saul, "I can't go with these; for I have not tested them." David took them off.

1 Thessalonians 2:17

But we, brothers, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence, not in heart, tried even harder to see your face with great desire,

Acts 9:26

When Saul had come to Jerusalem, he tried to join himself to the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

Acts 16:7

When they had come opposite Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit didn't allow them.

Acts 24:6

He even tried to profane the temple, and we arrested him.

Acts 25:10

But Paul said, "I am standing before Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be tried. I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you also know very well.

Acts 26:11

Punishing them often in all the synagogues, I tried to make them blaspheme. Being exceedingly enraged against them, I persecuted them even to foreign cities.



Acts 26:21

For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple, and tried to kill me.

Deuteronomy 4:34

Or has God tried to go and take him a nation from the midst of [another] nation, by trials, by signs, and by wonders, and by war, and by a mighty hand, and by an outstretched arm, and by great terrors, according to all that the LORD your God did for you in Egypt before your eyes?

Additions to Esther 10:2

It was found written that Mordecai had told of Bigtha and Teresh, two of the king's eunuchs, who were doorkeepers, who had tried to lay hands on the King Ahasuerus.

Esther 6:2

It was found written that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's eunuchs, who were doorkeepers, who had tried to lay hands on the King Ahasuerus.

Exodus 8:18

The magicians tried with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they couldn't. There were lice on man, and on animal.

Galatians 1:23

but they only heard: "He who once persecuted us now preaches the faith that he once tried to destroy."

Hebrews 11:29

By faith, they passed through the Red Sea as on dry land. When the Egyptians tried to do so, they were swallowed up.



Hebrews 11:36

Others were tried by mocking and scourging, yes, moreover by bonds and imprisonment.

Isaiah 28:16

Therefore thus says the Lord the LORD, "Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation. He who believes shall not act hastily.

Job 23:10

But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come forth like gold.

Job 34:36

I wish that Job were tried to the end, because of his answering like wicked men.

Mark 12:12

They tried to seize him, but they feared the multitude; for they perceived that he spoke the parable against them. They left him, and went away.

Psalms 17:3

You have proved my heart. You have visited me in the night. You have tried me, and found nothing. I have resolved that my mouth shall not disobey.

Psalms 18:30

As for God, his way is perfect. The word of the LORD is tried. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.



Psalms 73:16

When I tried to understand this, it was too painful for me;





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