Questions people ask

For the love of money is the root of all evil: 1 Timothy 6:10

The text says the love of money, not money itself.

Read it: 1 Timothy 6:10

there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Matthew 2:1

they presented unto him gifts Matthew 2:11

gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11

The text does not give how many wise men came, and it names three gifts.

Read it: Matthew 2:1-11

there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Matthew 2:1

Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, Matthew 2:7

The text calls them wise men and does not call them kings.

Read it: Matthew 2:1-12

till it came and stood over where the young child was. Matthew 2:9

And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, Matthew 2:11

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. Luke 2:16

Matthew says the wise men came into the house and saw the young child, and Luke says the shepherds found the babe lying in a manger.

Read it: Matthew 2:9-11, Luke 2:16

there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Matthew 2:1

And he sent them to Bethlehem, Matthew 2:8

and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, Matthew 2:9

The text says they came first to Jerusalem, and Herod sent them on to Bethlehem.

Read it: Matthew 2:1-9

But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: Genesis 2:17

she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, Genesis 3:6

Genesis says the fruit and does not name what kind of fruit it was.

Read it: Genesis 2:17, Genesis 3:1-7

Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. Jonah 1:17

For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly Matthew 12:40

Both are in the King James: Jonah says a great fish, and Matthew says the whale’s belly.

Read it: Jonah 1:17, Matthew 12:40

Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, Luke 8:2

he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. Mark 16:9

And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, Luke 7:37

The text says seven devils went out of her and does not call her a prostitute, and the sinner woman of Luke 7 is not named.

Read it: Luke 8:2, Mark 16:9, Luke 7:37-39

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart Proverbs 3:5

and lean not unto thine own understanding. Proverbs 3:5

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:6

My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:2

These words are not in the text, and the saying is also on the site's Well-known sayings page.

Read it: Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 121:1-2

Judge not, that ye be not judged. Matthew 7:1

Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye Matthew 7:5

and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye. Matthew 7:5

Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. John 7:24

do not ye judge them that are within? 1 Corinthians 5:12

The same passage goes on to say first cast out the beam and then see clearly to cast out the mote, and John 7:24 says judge righteous judgment.

Read it: Matthew 7:1-5, John 7:24, 1 Corinthians 5:12

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. Proverbs 13:24

These words are not in the text, and the nearest verse is Proverbs 13:24.

Read it: Proverbs 13:24

He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart Psalm 24:4

These words are not in the text, and the saying is also on the site's Well-known sayings page.

Read it: Psalm 24:3-4

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, 2 Corinthians 4:17

for the things which are seen are temporal 2 Corinthians 4:18

These words are not in the text, and the saying is also on the site's Well-known sayings page.

Read it: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: 1 Corinthians 10:13

but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able 1 Corinthians 10:13

but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. 1 Corinthians 10:13

The verse speaks of temptation, and says God will make a way to escape.

Read it: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

The text says pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Read it: Proverbs 16:18

Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings Isaiah 6:2

And the sound of the cherubims’ wings was heard even to the outer court, Ezekiel 10:5

And there came two angels to Sodom at even Genesis 19:1

But the men put forth their hand, and pulled Lot into the house to them, Genesis 19:10

for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2

The text never mentions halos, it gives wings to the seraphims and cherubims, and it calls the two angels at Sodom men.

Read it: Isaiah 6:2, Ezekiel 10:5, Genesis 19:1-10, Hebrews 13:2

for they are equal unto the angels Luke 20:36

but are as the angels of God in heaven. Matthew 22:30

and to an innumerable company of angels, Hebrews 12:22

and to the spirits of just men made perfect, Hebrews 12:23

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? Hebrews 1:14

The text says they are equal unto the angels and as the angels, and does not say people become angels.

Read it: Luke 20:36, Matthew 22:30, Hebrews 12:22-23, Hebrews 1:14

Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: Matthew 25:41

And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, Revelation 20:10

and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. Revelation 20:10

From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. Job 1:7

your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 1 Peter 5:8

The text says the fire was prepared for the devil and he shall be tormented in it, and does not say he rules it.

Read it: Matthew 25:41, Revelation 20:10, Job 1:7, 1 Peter 5:8

two of every sort shalt thou bring into the ark, Genesis 6:19

Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the male and his female: Genesis 7:2

and of beasts that are not clean by two, the male and his female. Genesis 7:2

Of fowls also of the air by sevens, Genesis 7:3

The text says two of every sort, and of clean beasts and of fowls by sevens.

Read it: Genesis 6:19-20, Genesis 7:2-3

the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. Luke 2:6

The text gives no day or month for his birth.

Read it: Luke 2:1-7

and laid him in a manger Luke 2:7

because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7

The text names a manger and the inn, and does not name a stable or an innkeeper.

Read it: Luke 2:7

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem Luke 2:4

To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. Luke 2:5

The text does not say how they traveled.

Read it: Luke 2:4-5

a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Luke 2:13

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:14

The text says praising God, and saying.

Read it: Luke 2:13-14

The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid Isaiah 11:6

The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: Isaiah 65:25

These exact words are not in the text, and Isaiah says the wolf shall dwell with the lamb.

Read it: Isaiah 11:6, Isaiah 65:25

the skin of his face shone while he talked with him. Exodus 34:29

behold, the skin of his face shone Exodus 34:30

The King James says the skin of his face shone.

Read it: Exodus 34:29-30

And the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights. Genesis 7:12

And the waters prevailed upon the earth an hundred and fifty days. Genesis 7:24

The text says it rained forty days and forty nights, and the waters prevailed an hundred and fifty days.

Read it: Genesis 7:12, Genesis 7:24

and she called for a man, and she caused him to shave off the seven locks of his head Judges 16:19

The text says she called for a man to shave off the seven locks.

Read it: Judges 16:19

And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? Acts 9:4

And I fell unto the ground, Acts 22:7

And when we were all fallen to the earth, Acts 26:14

The text says he fell to the earth and does not mention a horse.

Read it: Acts 9:3-4, Acts 22:6-7, Acts 26:13-14

But Saul increased the more in strength, Acts 9:22

Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. Acts 13:2

Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) Acts 13:9

The text keeps calling him Saul after Acts 9, and first says he is also called Paul at Acts 13:9.

Read it: Acts 9:22, Acts 13:2, Acts 13:9

These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: Proverbs 6:16

A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, Proverbs 6:17

An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, Proverbs 6:18

A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. Proverbs 6:19

The text gives no list called the seven deadly sins, and Proverbs 6:16 to 19 names seven things the LORD hates.

Read it: Proverbs 6:16-19

Before Abraham was, I am. John 8:58

Then took they up stones to cast at him: John 8:59

I and my Father are one. John 10:30

because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. John 10:33

And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. John 20:28

Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: John 20:29

Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? Mark 14:61

And Jesus said, I am: Mark 14:62

Ye have heard the blasphemy: Mark 14:64

Passages Christians answer this with.

Read it: John 8:58-59, John 10:30-33, John 20:28-29, Mark 14:61-64

I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6

I and my Father are one. John 10:30

he that hath seen me hath seen the Father John 14:9

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Read it: John 14:6, John 10:30, John 14:9

and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: John 19:33

But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water. John 19:34

And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: Mark 15:44

And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph. Mark 15:45

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Read it: John 19:33-34, Mark 15:44-45

how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures 1 Corinthians 15:3

And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:4

After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once 1 Corinthians 15:6

handle me, and see Luke 24:39

for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. Luke 24:39

And he took it, and did eat before them. Luke 24:43

Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands John 20:27

Passages Christians answer this with.

Read it: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, Luke 24:39-43, John 20:27

For by grace are ye saved through faith Ephesians 2:8

and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Ephesians 2:8

Not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:9

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, Titus 3:5

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God Romans 3:23

For the wages of sin is death Romans 6:23

but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23

Passages Christians answer this with.

Read it: Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23

no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus 1 Timothy 2:5

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Read it: John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 Timothy 2:5

The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. Isaiah 40:8

Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. Matthew 24:35

But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. 1 Peter 1:25

The words of the LORD are pure words: Psalm 12:6

Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever. Psalm 12:7

Passages Christians answer this with.

Read it: Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35, 1 Peter 1:24-25, Psalm 12:6-7

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, 2 Timothy 3:16

Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 2 Peter 1:20

For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Peter 1:21

Passages Christians answer this with.

Read it: 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20-21

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Psalm 14:1

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead Romans 1:20

The heavens declare the glory of God Psalm 19:1

and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Psalm 19:1

Passages Christians answer this with.

Read it: Psalm 14:1, Romans 1:20, Psalm 19:1

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world John 3:17

He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, John 3:18

not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9

For the wages of sin is death Romans 6:23

And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. Matthew 25:46

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Read it: John 3:16-18, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 6:23, Matthew 25:46

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, Romans 8:28

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes Revelation 21:4

and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: Revelation 21:4

In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer John 16:33

I have overcome the world. John 16:33

Passages Christians answer this with.

Read it: Romans 8:18, Romans 8:28, Revelation 21:4, John 16:33

baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Matthew 28:19

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14

and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: Matthew 3:16

And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Matthew 3:17

The word Trinity is not in the text, and these are the passages Christians cite for it.

Read it: Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Matthew 3:16-17

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God Romans 3:23

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1 John 1:8

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye Matthew 7:5

Passages Christians answer this with.

Read it: Romans 3:23, 1 John 1:8-9, Matthew 7:3-5

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1

To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, Acts 1:3

be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: 1 Peter 3:15

After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once 1 Corinthians 15:6

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Read it: Hebrews 11:1, Acts 1:3, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Corinthians 15:6

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. Hebrews 13:8

For I am the LORD, I change not Malachi 3:6

I and my Father are one. John 10:30

The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, Exodus 34:6

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Read it: Hebrews 13:8, Malachi 3:6, John 10:30, Exodus 34:6

He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation John 5:24

but is passed from death unto life. John 5:24

And I give unto them eternal life John 10:28

and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. John 10:28

no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand. John 10:29

shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:39

And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 1 John 5:11

He that hath the Son hath life 1 John 5:12

These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God 1 John 5:13

that ye may know that ye have eternal life, 1 John 5:13

Passages Christians answer this with. Churches differ on a question near this one, whether eternal life once given can be lost; these are the verses read on both.

Read it: John 5:24, John 10:27-29, Romans 8:38-39, 1 John 5:11-13

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1

All things were made by him John 1:3

and without him was not any thing made that was made. John 1:3

all things were created by him, and for him: Colossians 1:16

And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. Colossians 1:17

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Read it: John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:16-17

why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, Acts 5:3

thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. Acts 5:4

And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, Ephesians 4:30

he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. John 14:26

Passages Christians answer this with.

Read it: Acts 5:3-4, Ephesians 4:30, John 14:26

Before Abraham was, I am. John 8:58

God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hebrews 1:1

Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, Hebrews 1:2

Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, Hebrews 1:3

But whom say ye that I am? Matthew 16:15

Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. Matthew 16:16

for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 16:17

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Read it: John 8:58, Hebrews 1:1-3, Matthew 16:15-17

Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word Luke 1:2

That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed. Luke 1:4

And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: John 19:35

This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: John 21:24

For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, 2 Peter 1:16

but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 2 Peter 1:16

which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life 1 John 1:1

Passages Christians answer this with.

Read it: Luke 1:1-4, John 19:35, John 21:24, 2 Peter 1:16, 1 John 1:1-3

lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, Matthew 27:64

So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch. Matthew 27:66

they gave large money unto the soldiers, Matthew 28:12

Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. Matthew 28:13

After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once 1 Corinthians 15:6

The text itself records this claim at Matthew 28:13, and these are the passages Christians answer it with.

Read it: Matthew 27:63-66, Matthew 28:11-15, 1 Corinthians 15:6

Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: Deuteronomy 6:4

I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: Isaiah 45:5

But to us there is but one God, the Father, 1 Corinthians 8:6

baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Matthew 28:19

Passages Christians answer this with.

Read it: Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 45:5, 1 Corinthians 8:6, Matthew 28:19

Thy word is true from the beginning: Psalm 119:160

thy word is truth. John 17:17

Every word of God is pure: Proverbs 30:5

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Read it: Psalm 119:160, John 17:17, Proverbs 30:5

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: Isaiah 53:5

and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6

For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin 2 Corinthians 5:21

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, 1 Peter 2:24

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Read it: Isaiah 53:5-6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 2:24

and there is nothing too hard for thee: Jeremiah 32:17

With men this is impossible Matthew 19:26

but with God all things are possible. Matthew 19:26

For with God nothing shall be impossible. Luke 1:37

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Read it: Jeremiah 32:17, Matthew 19:26, Luke 1:37

even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God. Psalm 90:2

I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. Revelation 1:8

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Read it: Psalm 90:2, Revelation 1:8

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, Matthew 28:19

a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, Acts 8:27

and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, Acts 8:27

for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28

a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, Revelation 7:9

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Read it: Matthew 28:19, Acts 8:27, Galatians 3:28, Revelation 7:9

For God so loved the world, John 3:16

And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, John 10:16

for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth Romans 1:16

to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16

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Read it: John 3:16, John 10:16, Romans 1:16

And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? 2 Peter 3:4

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness 2 Peter 3:9

this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. Acts 1:11

The text itself records this question at 2 Peter 3:4, and these are the passages Christians answer it with.

Read it: 2 Peter 3:3-4, 2 Peter 3:9, Acts 1:11

Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you Matthew 5:44

If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: 1 John 4:20

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Read it: Matthew 5:44, 1 John 4:20