1 Kings 2:14

Abraham answered, “See now, I have taken it on myself to speak to the Lord, although I am dust and ashes.

He said, “Oh don’t let the Lord be angry, and I will speak just once more. What if ten are found there?” He said, “I will not destroy it for the ten’s sake.”

Then Judah came near to him, and said, “Oh, my lord, please let your servant speak a word in my lord’s ears, and don’t let your anger burn against your servant; for you are even as Pharaoh.

She fell at his feet, and said, “On me, my lord, on me be the blame! Please let your servant speak in your ears. Hear the words of your servant.

Then the woman said, “Please let your servant speak a word to my lord the king.” He said, “Say on.”

He came near to her; and the woman said, “Are you Joab?” He answered, “I am.” Then she said to him, “Hear the words of your servant.” He answered, “I’m listening.”

You are righteous, Yahweh, when I contend with you; yet I would like to reason the cause with you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are they all at ease who deal very treacherously?

They come to you as the people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear your words, but don’t do them; for with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goes after their gain.

“A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If I am a father, then where is my honor? And if I am a master, where is the respect due me? Says Yahweh of Armies to you, priests, who despise my name. You say, ‘How have we despised your name?’

Many will tell me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?’

Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?

They sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are honest, and teach the way of God in truth, no matter whom you teach, for you aren’t partial to anyone.

Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, “Hail, Rabbi!” and kissed him.

But Jesus, perceiving their thoughts, answered them, “Why are you reasoning so in your hearts?

Jesus answered them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.

But he knew their thoughts; and he said to the man who had the withered hand, “Rise up, and stand in the middle.” He arose and stood.

Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to tell you.” He said, “Teacher, say on.”

A certain ruler asked him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”

The same came to him by night, and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do, unless God is with him.”

You call me, ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord.’ You say so correctly, for so I am.

Therefore Jesus perceived that they wanted to ask him, and he said to them, “Do you inquire among yourselves concerning this, that I said, ‘A little while, and you won’t see me, and again a little while, and you will see me?’

Now we know that you know all things, and don’t need for anyone to question you. By this we believe that you came from God.”

So he took him, and brought him to the commanding officer, and said, “Paul, the prisoner, summoned me and asked me to bring this young man to you. He has something to tell you.”

Agrippa said to Paul, “You may speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand, and made his defense.