Mark 6:20 (NLT)

"For Herod respected John; and knowing that he was a good and holy man, he protected him. Herod was greatly disturbed whenever he talked with John, but even so, he liked to listen to him."

Luke 16:8 (NLT)

"The rich man had to admire the dishonest rascal for being so shrewd. And it is true that the children of this world are more shrewd in dealing with the world around them than are the children of the light."

Deuteronomy 31:17 (NLT)

Then my anger will blaze forth against them. I will abandon them, hiding my face from them, and they will be devoured. Terrible trouble will come down on them, and on that day they will say, ‘These disasters have come down on us because God is no longer among us!’

Psalms 119:60

"I will hurry, without delay,

to obey your commands."

Luke 11:28 (NLT)

Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.”

Psalms 78:18 (NLT)

"They stubbornly tested God in their hearts,

demanding the foods they craved."

Luke 9:9

I beheaded John," Herod said, "so who is this man about whom I hear such stories?" And he kept trying to see him.

Proverbs 11:18

"Evil people get rich for the moment, but the reward of the godly will last."

Deuteronomy 4:2

"Do not add to or subtract from these commands I am giving you. Just obey the commands of the LORD your God that I am giving you."

Luke 3:9

"Even now the ax of God’s judgment is poised, ready to sever the roots of the trees. Yes, every tree that does not produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire."