Judges 8:3

Conservative English Version

Besides, God chose you to capture Raven and Wolf. I didn't do a thing compared to you. By the time Gideon had finished talking, the men of Ephraim had calmed down and were no longer angry at him.

Cross References

Psalm 115:1

We don't deserve praise! The LORD alone deserves all of the praise, because of his love and faithfulness.

Psalm 44:3

Their strength and weapons were not what won the land and gave them victory! You loved them and fought with your powerful arm and your shining glory.

Proverbs 15:1

A kind answer soothes angry feelings, but harsh words stir them up.

Proverbs 16:32

Controlling your temper is better than being a hero who captures a city.

Proverbs 25:11

The right word at the right time is like precious gold set in silver.

Proverbs 25:15

Patience and gentle talk can convince a ruler and overcome any problem.

John 4:37

So the saying proves true, "Some plant the seed, and others harvest the crop."

Romans 12:3

I realize how kind God has been to me, and so I tell each of you not to think you are better than you really are. Use good sense and measure yourself by the amount of faith that God has given you.

Romans 12:6

God has also given each of us different gifts to use. If we can prophesy, we should do it according to the amount of faith we have.

Philippians 2:3

Don't be jealous or proud, but be humble and consider others more important than yourselves.

Judges 8:2

Gideon answered: Don't be upset! Even though you came later, you were able to do much more than I did. It's just like the grape harvest: The grapes your tribe doesn't even bother to pick are better than the best grapes my family can grow.

Judges 8:4

After Gideon and his three hundred troops had chased the Midianites as far as the Jordan River, they were exhausted.