1Ki 12:7 Cross References
1 Kings 12:7
7: The older counselors replied, "If you are willing to serve the people today and give them a favorable answer, they will always be your loyal subjects."
Proverbs 15:1
- A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.
Philippians 2:7
- He made himself nothing; he took the humble position of a slave and appeared in human form.
- And in human form he obediently humbled himself even further by dying a criminal's death on a cross.
- Because of this, God raised him up to the heights of heaven and gave him a name that is above every other name,
- so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
- and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Ecclesiastes 10:4
- If your boss is angry with you, don't quit! A quiet spirit can overcome even great mistakes.
Zechariah 1:13
- And the LORD spoke kind and comforting words to the angel who talked with me.
2 Chronicles 10:6
- Then King Rehoboam went to discuss the matter with the older men who had counseled his father, Solomon. "What is your advice?" he asked. "How should I answer these people?"
- The older counselors replied, "If you are good to the people and show them kindness and do your best to please them, they will always be your loyal subjects."
2 Samuel 15:3
- Then Absalom would say, "You've really got a strong case here! It's too bad the king doesn't have anyone to hear it.
- I wish I were the judge. Then people could bring their problems to me, and I would give them justice!"
- And when people tried to bow before him, Absalom wouldn't let them. Instead, he took them by the hand and embraced them.
- So in this way, Absalom stole the hearts of all the people of Israel.
1 Kings 12:13
- But Rehoboam spoke harshly to them, for he rejected the advice of the older counselors
Mark 10:43
- But among you it should be quite different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant,
- and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all.