Daniel 1:8

New American Bible - revised edition

But Daniel was resolved not to defile himself with the king’s food or wine; so he begged the chief chamberlain to spare him this defilement.

Cross References

Psalm 141:4

Do not let my heart incline to evil, to perform deeds in wickedness. On the delicacies of evildoers let me not feast.

1 Corinthians 7:37

The one who stands firm in his resolve, however, who is not under compulsion but has power over his own will, and has made up his mind to keep his virgin, will be doing well.

Psalm 119:115

Depart from me, you wicked, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

Psalm 119:106

I make a solemn vow to observe your righteous judgments.

Daniel 1:5

The king allotted them a daily portion of food and wine from the royal table. After three years’ training they were to enter the king’s service.

Acts 11:23

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart,

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Deuteronomy 32:38

Who ate the fat of their sacrifices and drank the wine of their libations? Let them rise up now and help you! Let them be your protection!

Psalm 106:28

They joined in the rites of Baal of Peor, ate food sacrificed to the dead.

1 Kings 5:5

Thus Judah and Israel lived in security, everyone under their own vine and fig tree from Dan to Beer-sheba, as long as Solomon lived. Solomon’s Riches: Chariots and Horses.

Acts 15:20

but tell them by letter to avoid pollution from idols, unlawful marriage, the meat of strangled animals, and blood.

Proverbs 23:3

Do not desire his delicacies; it is food that deceives.

Daniel 5:4

wine from them, they praised their gods of gold and silver, bronze and iron, wood and stone.