Biblia Todo Logo
Cross References

- Advertisements -




Ecclesiastes 10:19

New Century Version

A party makes you feel good, wine makes you feel happy, and money buys anything.

See the chapter Copy

33 Cross References  

You give us wine that makes happy hearts and olive oil that makes our faces shine. You give us bread that gives us strength.

In the past you wasted too much time doing what nonbelievers enjoy. You were guilty of sexual sins, evil desires, drunkenness, wild and drunken parties, and hateful idol worship.

Then I can say to myself, “I have enough good things stored to last for many years. Rest, eat, drink, and enjoy life!” ’

People in the streets will ask for wine, but joy will have turned to sadness; all the happiness will have left.

They give freely to the poor. The things they do are right and will continue forever. They will be given great honor.

The followers all decided to help the believers who lived in Judea, as much as each one could.

They would sell their land and the things they owned and then divide the money and give it to anyone who needed it.

“I tell you, make friends for yourselves using worldly riches so that when those riches are gone, you will be welcomed in those homes that continue forever.

Joanna, the wife of Cuza (the manager of Herod’s house); Susanna; and many others. These women used their own money to help Jesus and his apostles.

Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, then go and sell your possessions and give the money to the poor. If you do this, you will have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me.”

But we don’t want to upset these tax collectors. So go to the lake and fish. After you catch the first fish, open its mouth and you will find a coin. Take that coin and give it to the tax collectors for you and me.”

The profits will be saved for the Lord. Tyre will not keep the money she earns but will give them to the people who serve the Lord, so they will have plenty of food and nice clothes.

I said to them, “As much as possible, we have bought freedom for our fellow Jews who had been sold to foreigners. Now you are selling your fellow Jews to us!” The leaders were quiet and had nothing to say.

All their neighbors helped them, giving them things made of silver and gold, along with supplies, cattle, valuable gifts, and special gifts for the Temple.

But King David answered Araunah, “No, I will pay the full price for the land. I won’t take anything that is yours and give it to the Lord. I won’t offer a burnt offering that costs me nothing.”

Then Absalom instructed his servants, “Watch Amnon. When he is drunk, I will tell you, ‘Kill Amnon.’ Right then, kill him! Don’t be afraid, because I have commanded you! Be strong and brave!”

When Abigail went back to Nabal, he was in the house, eating like a king. He was very drunk and in a good mood. So she told him nothing until the next morning.

“But the vine answered, ‘My new wine makes men and gods happy. Should I stop making it and go and sway over the trees?’

Food from Joseph’s table was taken to them, but Benjamin was given five times more food than the others. Joseph’s brothers ate and drank freely with him.

So go eat your food and enjoy it; drink your wine and be happy, because that is what God wants you to do.

Samson’s father went down to see the Philistine woman. And Samson gave a feast, as was the custom for the bridegroom.

On the seventh day of the banquet, King Xerxes was very happy, because he had been drinking much wine. He gave a command to the seven eunuchs who served him—Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas.




Follow us:

Advertisements


Advertisements