From Nave’s Topical Bible
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Every passage the 1896 Nave’s Topical Biblegathers under this heading, in Nave’s own arrangement and then in Bible order. MannaFest has not written this page — it is the older index, transcribed, with the Word travelling beside each reference.
- 21Passages listed
- 7Books of the 66
- 1896Nave's edition
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- Jesus calls his disciples by this termJohn 15:14John 15:15
- FALSE FRIENDS
- Instances of
- Pharaoh's butler was false to JosephGenesis 40:23
- Delilah was false to SamsonJudges 16:1–20
- The Ephraimite's wifeJudges 19:1Judges 19:2
- David was false to Joab1 Kings 2:51 Kings 2:6
- David was false to Uriah2 Samuel 11
- Ahithophel was false to David2 Samuel 15:12
- David's friends were false to DavidPsalms 35:11–16Psalms 41:9Psalms 55:12–14Psalms 55:20Psalms 55:21Psalms 88:8Psalms 88:18
- Judas IscariotMatthew 26:48Matthew 26:49
- Jesus' disciples ran awayMatthew 26:56Matthew 26:58
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The passages, in Bible order (21)
The same references, sorted Genesis to Revelation. The first 16 are quoted in full; the rest are one click beneath them, book by book.
- Genesis 40:23
The chief cupbearer, however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot all about him.
Commentary on Genesis 40:231 voice
Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- Judges 16:1–20
One day Samson went to Gaza, where he saw a prostitute and went in to spend the night with her.
Commentary on Judges 16:1–201 voice
Having, in the course of events closed his war with the Philistines, and shunning the sloth of his countrymen, Samson now betook himself to Gaza, which was in the region of the Philistines, and lodged there.
Ambrose of Milan· Letter 19: To Vigilius, 397Patristic
- Judges 19:1
Now in those days, when there was no king in Israel, a Levite who lived in the remote hill country of Ephraim took for himself a concubine from Bethlehem in Judah.
Commentary on Judges 19:11 voice
A Levite, more courageous than wealthy, lived in the region of Mount Ephrem, for his tribe was allotted a landed possession far removed in place of the right of inheritance. He took a wife from the tribe of Bethlehem of Judah. While they felt the first attraction of their love deeply and equally, he continued to burn with unbounded desire for his wife. Yet her ways were different. His passion for her intensified until he inwardly seethed with desire.
Ambrose of Milan· LETTER 33, 397Patristic
- Judges 19:2
But she was unfaithful to him and left him to return to her father’s house in Bethlehem in Judah. After she had been there four months,
Commentary on Judges 19:22 voices
And his concubine played the whore against him,.... Was unfaithful to him and his bed, and broke the covenant and agreement between them; or "with him" (i), while she was with him in the house; or "before him" (k), of which he had knowledge and proof; though some think this is not to be understood of whoredom or adultery, but of her ill usage of him, and departure from him.
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
A Levite, more courageous than wealthy, lived in the region of Mount Ephrem, for his tribe was allotted a landed possession far removed in place of the right of inheritance. He took a wife from the tribe of Bethlehem of Judah. While they felt the first attraction of their love deeply and equally, he continued to burn with unbounded desire for his wife. Yet her ways were different. His passion for her intensified until he inwardly seethed with desire.
Ambrose of Milan· LETTER 33, 397Patristic
- 2 Samuel 11:1
In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, David sent out Joab and his servants with the whole army of Israel. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah, but David remained in Jerusalem.
Commentary on 2 Samuel 11:11 voice
And it came to pass, that after the year was expired,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- 2 Samuel 15:12
While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing.
Commentary on 2 Samuel 15:122 voices
And the book of his history also sheweth us David's innocency, for on account of his simplicity in the direction of the affairs of this world he had one to give him counsel concerning human business with him continually; for the Book maketh known to …
Philoxenus of Mabbug· 13 Ascetic Discourses, Discourse 4 -- On Faith: First Discourse on Simplicity, 523Patristic
And Absalom sent for Ahithophel, the Gilonite, David's counsellor,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- 1 Kings 2:5
Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet.
Commentary on 1 Kings 2:51 voice
[David] orders Solomon to punish [Joab], not out of viciousness or hatred for him but because he knew that he was wicked and that, if he had acted with hostility against him who was a mature man, he would act even worse against a young …
Ishodad of Merv· BOOKS OF SESSIONS 1 KINGS 2:5-6, 850Patristic
- 1 Kings 2:6
So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.
Commentary on 1 Kings 2:62 voices
Do therefore according to thy wisdom,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
[David] orders Solomon to punish [Joab], not out of viciousness or hatred for him but because he knew that he was wicked and that, if he had acted with hostility against him who was a mature man, he would act even worse against a young …
Ishodad of Merv· BOOKS OF SESSIONS 1 KINGS 2:5-6, 850Patristic
- Psalms 35:11–16
Hostile witnesses come forward; they make charges I know nothing about.
Commentary on Psalms 35:11–161 voice
The person of Christ is introduced here, denounced and falsely accused at the tribunal of the chief priests when there rose up evil witnesses against him, and they repaid evil things for good and bereavement for his soul. They were called sons of God but …
Pseudo-Athanasius· EXPOSITION ON PSALM 35, 9999Patristic
- Psalms 41:9
Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.
Commentary on Psalms 41:91 voice
We need not imagine that Jesus did not know that Judas was going to betray him.… Of course Jesus knew it. But in order to emphasize how damnable was the deed, Jesus speaks of the hopes he had held regarding Judas' loyalty.… We come down more heavily on one in whom we say we had high hopes or great trust, if afterwards that person robs us of our hope and high opinion.… This is why Jesus says that he had hoped, it was as though he had a right to hope.
Ambrose of Milan· COMMENTARY ON TWELVE PSALMS 41:21-22, 397Patristic
- Psalms 55:12–14
For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide.
Commentary on Psalms 55:12–141 voice
But what especially strengthens us in our desire for union with you is the account of your reverences' zeal for orthodoxy—the fact that neither by a vast number of treatises nor by subtlety of sophisms was your firmness of heart overcome, but that you recognized those who were making innovations contrary to the teachings of the apostles and did not consent to cover over in silence the harm done by them.
Basil of Caesarea· LETTER 265, 379Patristic
- Psalms 55:20
My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant.
Commentary on Psalms 55:202 voices
Just as the most holy David blames the stubbornness of miserable and unhappy people who decline to be changed from evil to good during the course of this life, so he announces the coming punishment of divine retribution, saying, "For them there is no change, …
Fulgentius of Ruspe· ON THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS 2:13.1, 533Patristic
He hath put forth his hands,.... The psalmist returns and describes, in this verse Psa 55:3, the cruelty, perfidy, and hypocrisy of his false friend; who had stretched forth his hands against such as be at peace with him, or he pretended to be at peace with.
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- Psalms 55:21
His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed.
Commentary on Psalms 55:211 voice
Moreover there is this by the great favour of Almighty God; that among those who are divided from the doctrine of Holy Church there is no unity, since every kingdom divided against itself shall not stand. And holy Church is always more thoroughly equipped in her teaching when assaulted by the questionings of heretics; so that what was said by the Psalmist concerning God against heretics is fulfilled, "They are divided from the wrath of his countenance, and his heart hath drawn nigh."
Gregory the Dialogist· Register of Epistles (Book VIII), Epistle II, 604Patristic
- Psalms 88:8
You have removed my friends from me; You have made me repulsive to them; I am confined and cannot escape.
Commentary on Psalms 88:81 voice
"I was delivered up, and came not forth." What is this that he said, "I was delivered up, and came not forth"? The Jews delivered me up, and yet on account of my clemency I did not forsake them, but I dwelt among them with affection. I was delivered up to Pilate by them, and I came not forth from them, saying on the cross, "Father, spare them, they know not what they do." Let us say it also otherwise. "I was delivered up, and came not forth."
Jerome· Homily 65, on Psalm 87 (Alternate Series), 420Patristic
- Psalms 88:18
You have removed my beloved and my friend; darkness is my closest companion.
Commentary on Psalms 88:181 voice
"Thou hast put far from me friend and neighbor, and my acquaintances because of misery." Because of the confusion of the passion, even the apostles themselves were put far from him.
Jerome· Homily 65, on Psalm 87 (Alternate Series), 420Patristic
- Matthew 26:48
Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”
Commentary on Matthew 26:481 voice
(Verse 48.) But he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying: Whomever I shall kiss, that is he, hold him fast. Miserable Judas, and yet not pitiable, with the same unfaithfulness with which he betrayed his master and Lord, he believed that the signs which he had seen the Savior performing were not done by divine majesty, but by magical skills. And because he had heard that he was transfigured on the mountain, he feared that he might slip away from the hands of the attendants through a similar transformation.
Jerome· Commentary on Matthew, 420Patristic