Joshua 7:3

Catholic Public Domain Version

And returning, they said to him: "Let not the entire people go up. Instead, let two or three thousand men go out and destroy the city. Why should all the people be troubled without cause against enemies that are so very few?"

Cross References

Proverbs 13:4

The lazy one is willing and then not willing. But the soul of he who labors shall be made fat.

Proverbs 21:25

Desires kill the lazy, for his hands are not willing to work at all.

Luke 13:24

"Strive to enter through the narrow gate. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and not be able.

Hebrews 4:11

Therefore, let us hasten to enter into that rest, so that no one may fall into the same example of unbelief.

Joshua 7:2

And when Joshua sent men from Jericho against Ai, which is beside Bethaven, toward the eastern region of the town of Bethel, he said to them, "Go up and explore the land." And they fulfilled his instruction, and they explored Ai.

Joshua 7:4

Therefore, they went up with three thousand fighters. And they promptly turned their backs,

2 Peter 1:10

Because of this, brothers, be all the more diligent, so that by good works you may make certain your calling and election. For in doing these things, you do not sin at any time.

2 Peter 1:5

But as for you, taking up every concern, minister virtue in your faith; and in virtue, knowledge;