1 Samuel 21:5

New Century Version

David answered, “No women have been near us for days. My men always keep themselves holy, even when we do ordinary work. And this is especially true when the work is holy.”

Cross References

Exodus 19:14

After Moses went down from the mountain to the people, he made them prepare themselves for service to God, and they washed their clothes.

Exodus 19:15

Then Moses said to the people, “Be ready in three days. Do not have sexual relations during this time.”

Exodus 25:30

On this table put the bread that shows you are in my presence so that it is always there in front of me.

Leviticus 24:9

That bread will belong to Aaron and his sons. They will eat it in a holy place, because it is a most holy part of the offerings made by fire to the Lord. That bread is their share forever.”

Leviticus 8:26

From the basket of bread made without yeast that is put before the Lord each day, Moses took a loaf of bread, a loaf made with oil, and a wafer. He put these pieces of bread on the fat and right thigh of the male sheep.

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! I have chosen Saul for an important work. He must tell about me to those who are not Jews, to kings, and to the people of Israel.

1 Corinthians 7:5

Do not refuse to give your bodies to each other, unless you both agree to stay away from sexual relations for a time so you can give your time to prayer. Then come together again so Satan cannot tempt you because of a lack of self-control.

1 Peter 3:17

It is better to suffer for doing good than for doing wrong if that is what God wants.