Daniel 3:18 Cross References

Daniel 3:18

18: But even if he doesn't, Your Majesty can be sure that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up."

Don't be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The Devil will throw some of you into prison and put you to the test. You will be persecuted for 'ten days.' Remain faithful even when facing death, and I will give you the crown of life.
"Anyone who is willing to hear should listen to the Spirit and understand what the Spirit is saying to the churches. Whoever is victorious will not be hurt by the second death.

Whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted from the housetops for all to hear!
"Dear friends, don't be afraid of those who want to kill you. They can only kill the body; they cannot do any more to you.
But I'll tell you whom to fear. Fear God, who has the power to kill people and then throw them into hell.
"What is the price of five sparrows? A couple of pennies? Yet God does not forget a single one of them.
And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are more valuable to him than a whole flock of sparrows.

"If anyone acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will openly acknowledge that person before my Father in heaven.
But if anyone denies me here on earth, I will deny that person before my Father in heaven.

"I, even I, am the one who comforts you. So why are you afraid of mere humans, who wither like the grass and disappear?
Yet you have forgotten the LORD, your Creator, the one who put the stars in the sky and established the earth. Will you remain in constant dread of human oppression? Will you continue to fear the anger of your enemies from morning till night?

Let me clearly state to you and to all the people of Israel that he was healed in the name and power of Jesus Christ from Nazareth, the man you crucified, but whom God raised from the dead.
For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it says, 'The stone that you builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.'
There is salvation in no one else! There is no other name in all of heaven for people to call on to save them."
The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men who had had no special training. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.

Do not put your trust in idols or make gods of metal for yourselves. I, the LORD, am your God.

If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give it up for me, you will find it.

But Peter and the apostles replied, "We must obey God rather than human authority.
The God of our ancestors raised Jesus from the dead after you killed him by crucifying him.
Then God put him in the place of honor at his right hand as Prince and Savior. He did this to give the people of Israel an opportunity to turn from their sins and turn to God so their sins would be forgiven.
We are witnesses of these things and so is the Holy Spirit, who is given by God to those who obey him."

But if you are unwilling to serve the LORD, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the LORD."

But Peter and John replied, "Do you think God wants us to obey you rather than him?

The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions.

He replied, "You know the saying, 'Red sky at night means fair weather tomorrow,

Then Nebuchadnezzar said, "Praise to the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego! He sent his angel to rescue his servants who trusted in him. They defied the king's command and were willing to die rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.

And they have defeated him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of their testimony. And they were not afraid to die.

"Don't be afraid of those who want to kill you. They can only kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

"Do not worship any other gods besides me.
"Do not make idols of any kind, whether in the shape of birds or animals or fish.
You must never worship or bow down to them, for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God who will not share your affection with any other god! I do not leave unpunished the sins of those who hate me, but I punish the children for the sins of their parents to the third and fourth generations.

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