2 Chronicles 16:12

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In the thirty-ninth year of his rule, Asa had a very bad disease of the feet; but he did not go to the Lord for help in his disease, but to medical men.

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  • Jer 17:5 : 5 This is what the Lord has said: Cursed is the man who puts his faith in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart is turned away from the Lord.
  • 2 Chr 28:22 : 22 And in the time of his trouble, this same King Ahaz did even more evil against the Lord.
  • Mark 5:26 : 26 And had undergone much at the hands of a number of medical men, and had given all she had, and was no better, but even worse,
  • Rev 3:19 : 19 To all those who are dear to me, I give sharp words and punishment: then with all your heart have sorrow for your evil ways.
  • 1 Chr 10:14 : 14 And not to the Lord: for this reason, he put him to death and gave the kingdom to David, the son of Jesse.
  • Matt 7:2 : 2 For as you have been judging, so you will be judged, and with your measure will it be measured to you.
  • Matt 9:12 : 12 But on hearing this he said, Those who are well have no need of a medical man, but those who are ill.
  • Mark 2:17 : 17 And Jesus, hearing it, said to them, Those who are well have no need of a medical man, but those who are ill: I have come not to get the upright but sinners.
  • 2 Chr 16:9 : 9 For the eyes of the Lord go this way and that, through all the earth, letting it be seen that he is the strong support of those whose hearts are true to him. In this you have done foolishly, for from now you will have wars.
  • Job 13:4 : 4 But you put a false face on things; all your attempts to put things right are of no value.
  • Jer 8:22 : 22 Is there no life-giving oil in Gilead? is there no expert in medical arts? why then have my people not been made well?
  • Gen 50:2 : 2 And Joseph gave orders to his servants who had the necessary knowledge, to make his father's body ready, folding it in linen with spices, and they did so.
  • Luke 6:37-38 : 37 Be not judges of others, and you will not be judged: do not give punishment to others, and you will not get punishment yourselves: make others free, and you will be made free: 38 Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, crushed down, full and running over, they will give to you. For in the same measure as you give, it will be given to you again.
  • Col 4:14 : 14 Luke, our well-loved medical friend, and Demas, send you their love.

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