Numbers 16:47

Amplified Bible

So Aaron took the burning censer as Moses commanded, and ran into the midst of the assembly; and behold, the plague had [already] begun among the people; and he put on the incense and made atonement for the people.

Cross References

Psalm 106:29

Thus they provoked Him to anger with their practices, And a plague broke out among them.

Numbers 16:46

Moses said to Aaron, “Take a censer and put fire in it from the altar and lay incense on it; then bring it quickly to the congregation and make atonement for them, for wrath has gone forth from the Lord; the plague has begun!”

Numbers 16:48

He stood between the dead and the living, so that the plague was brought to an end.

Numbers 25:13

And it shall be for him and his descendants after him, a covenant of an everlasting priesthood, because he was jealous (impassioned) for [the unique honor and respect owed to] his God and made atonement for the sons of Israel.’ ” [Ps 106:28-31]

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [Prov 25:21, 22]

Romans 12:21

Do not be overcome and conquered by evil, but overcome evil with good.