Judges 18:4

Catholic Public Domain Version

And he answered them, "Micah has offered me one thing and another, and he has paid me wages, so that I may be his priest."

Cross References

Proverbs 28:21

Whoever shows favoritism in judgment does not do well; even if it is for a morsel of bread, he forsakes the truth.

Isaiah 56:11

And these very imprudent dogs have never known satisfaction. The shepherds themselves do not know understanding. All have turned aside in their own way, each one to his own avarice, from the highest even to the least:

Ezekiel 13:19

And they violated me among my people, for the sake of a handful of barley and a fragment of bread, so that they would kill the souls that should not die, and enliven the souls that should not live, lying to my people who believe in falsehoods.

Malachi 1:10

Who is there among you that would close the doors and enflame my altar without pay? I have no favor in you, says the Lord of hosts. And I will not accept a gift from your hand.

Acts 20:33

I have coveted neither silver and gold, nor apparel,

1 Timothy 3:3

not a drunkard, not combative but restrained, not quarrelsome, not covetous;

Titus 1:11

These must be reproved, for they subvert entire houses, teaching things which should not be taught, for the favor of shameful gain.

2 Peter 2:3

And in avarice, they will negotiate about you with false words. Their judgment, in the near future, is not delayed, and their perdition does not sleep.

Judges 17:10

And Micah said: "Stay with me. And you shall be to me like a parent and a priest. And I will give to you, each year, ten silver coins, and a double-layered garment, and whatever provisions are necessary."

Judges 17:12

And Micah filled his hand, and he had the young man with him as his priest,

Judges 18:3

And they recognized the speech of the youth who was a Levite. And while making use of an inn with him, they said to him: "Who brought you here? What are you doing here? For what reason did you want to come here?"

Judges 18:5

Then they begged him to consult the Lord, so that they might be able to know whether the journey they undertook would be prosperous, and whether the matter would have success.