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    Are there any other ways of looking up a bible verse?
    Mark Russell
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    Mark Russell is a Christian Theology Expert based in Bourbonnais, Illinois. He is a Senior High School Youth Pastor at Gathering Point Church of the Nazarene, and has held this post for over nine years. He is the director of the Next Gen programs at the church, managing all youth education programs. Through this role, he also leads a team of adult youth leaders and completes preaching duties. Prior to working at Gathering Point, he worked as Assistant Principal at Grove City Christian School and was a Youth Pastor at Grove City Church of the Nazarene. He received a BA in Elementary Education and Teaching from Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
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    Along with traditional printed Bibles and online websites, there are many tools that can be used digitally for studying scriptures. The Bible app is one such convenient smartphone platform that offers a great variety of translations and plans for Bible study. Other excellent online resources include Bible Gateway and Blue Letter Bible, which provide access to different translations, commentaries, and Bible passages. These digital tools and apps indeed make access to and understanding of the Bible easier than ever.
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    What are the bible verse search engines?
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    You can use biblegateway.com or blbclassic.org.
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    Where can I find a quotation from the Book of Genesis that starts with, "Go ye into the world and multiply."
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    My Bible (NIV) says: "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground." (Genesis 1:28).
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    Where can I find a Bible verse if I only remember part of it?
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    Try looking it up on a Bible website online or randomly searching up verses that could possibly be it. Just typing in the part you do know should bring back the right return.
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    What verse states the Bible was inspired by God?
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    2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJV: (16) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: (17) That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
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    What does the last number refer to Gen 35:1-36:43?
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    It's saying that the selected passage starts in Genesis chapter 35, verse 1 and goes all the way through to Genesis chapter 36, verse 43.
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    What is the chapter and verse for the Bible verse "Jesus wept"?
    Dania Jacob
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    The verse "Jesus wept" can be found in the book of St. John, chapter 11 verse 35.
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    Where can I find the scripture about why I weep when someone dies?
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    You weep for love, from you to the departed, and for sadness due to hopelessness. Read John 11:34-35, John 20:11-15, and Psalm 10:17.
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    What bible verse says "weeping endure for night but joy come in the morning"?
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    "Weeping endure for night but joy come in the morning" is found in Psalm 30:5.
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    How do I look up specific verses in the Bible?
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    You can go to the Index or you can try and find words in the back of the Bible that correspond to specific Bible verses you need.
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    Should one not go to one's uncle's house to obtain a wife?
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    No, you should not, that would be incest!
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    What do the letters refer to after the numbers in the verses?
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    The letters after the numbers (ex. Matthew 5:11a) simply refer to what part of the verse is being provided or shared.
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    What verse is this so I can look it up? "Then you will call upon me and go and pray to me and I will listen to you."
    Dania Jacob
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    "Then you will call upon me and come pray to me, and I will hear you." This verse can be found in the book of Jeremiah chapter 29 verse 12.
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    Where in the Bible does it say we should attend church?
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    Hebrews 10:25, NLT: "And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near."
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    What verses in the Bible talk about God rewarding believers?
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    These are two verses that could help with this question: 1 Corinthians 3:12-15 and Colossians 3:23-24.
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    “There is no God in the heart of a fool.” What Bible verse is this from?
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    Psalm 14 starts like this: "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God..."
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    Where and what book in the Bible does God tell us that we can manifest anything our minds can desire or need?
    Rose
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    As far as I can tell, after extensive research, the Bible does not, in fact, include such information.
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    Where do I find specific parts of quotes in a Bible?
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    For finding parts quickly, go to Biblehub.com or Biblegateway.com. On both sites, you can enter one word and it will give you a lot of different passages. Just sift through the returns and choose the verse you're actually looking for!
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    How do I find God's invisible qualities in The Bible?
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    Invisible or visible, all can be found in the message the verse, parable and chapters convey. You can read them and wait to discover what it means, as reading opens the mind in unknown ways, or you could read further.
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    What verses are in the Bible about not judging others?
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    You can find relevant verses in: Romans 2:1 and Matthew 7:1, they are famous not-judging verses. To find more, try finding a Bible search tool online and searching for "judging."
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    What groups of people is the Book of Numbers talking about in the Bible?
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    While the Bible is a holy book with parables and other stories of faith, it also is a history book. Numbers is where the Israelites wrote down careful records of those belonging to each of the 12 houses and other important facts. It can be confusing. As I am not a pastor, I would advise asking someone more wise than me about this.
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    What scripture is it about non-believing spouses in the Bible?
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    There is 1 Corinthians 7:12 that says: To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If a brother has an unbelieving wife and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her.
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    How do I find a certain Bible verse about something?
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    If you remember some words from the verse, you can also type those words online and type bible verse alongside it to see the chapter and verse they show. Usually, a verse will show in many chapters in the Bible because the authors (mostly the disciples - Matthew, John, Luke, Peter, etc.) were narrating their experiences with Jesus. So, the verse can be found in all their chapters with slightly different wordings.
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    What is the Bible verse about a man coming to save us?
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    Luke 19:10 says, “The Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” You can find other such verses from other perspectives too.
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    How do I read Bible verses that have decimal points?
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    There are chapters in the Bible, in them there are lines or verses. These verses when numbered in order, make it easier to find them, like in a dictionary. If someone says find Matthew chapter 1 verse 10, you can easily find Matthew and the line marked as 10. If they say Matthew chapter 1 verse 10-12, that means they want you to see line number 10, 11 and 12 (10 through 12).
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    How do you pronounce the numbers of a Bible verb?
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    You will read - Deuteronomy 23:7 "....Do not despise an Egyptian ..." as Deuteronomy Chapter 23, verse 7. You will read Deuteronomy 23:7-8 "Do not despise an Edomite, ..... "Do not despise an Egyptian, because you resided as foreigners in their country." as Deuteronomy Chapter 23, verse 7 and 8. First you name the chapter, then verse which is written in nu.ber along the sentence. You can read a comprehensive guide here How to Read Bible Verses .
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