Prov 11:30 Cross References

Proverbs 11:30

30: The godly are like trees that bear life-giving fruit, and those who save lives are wise.

Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who turn many to righteousness will shine like stars forever.

you can be sure that the one who brings that person back will save that sinner from death and bring about the forgiveness of many sins.

This means I am not bound to obey people just because they pay me, yet I have become a servant of everyone so that I can bring them to Christ.
When I am with the Jews, I become one of them so that I can bring them to Christ. When I am with those who follow the Jewish laws, I do the same, even though I am not subject to the law, so that I can bring them to Christ.
When I am with the Gentiles who do not have the Jewish law, I fit in with them as much as I can. In this way, I gain their confidence and bring them to Christ. But I do not discard the law of God; I obey the law of Christ.
When I am with those who are oppressed, I share their oppression so that I might bring them to Christ. Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone so that I might bring them to Christ.
I do all this to spread the Good News, and in doing so I enjoy its blessings.

The harvesters are paid good wages, and the fruit they harvest is people brought to eternal life. What joy awaits both the planter and the harvester alike!

Jesus called out to them, "Come, be my disciples, and I will show you how to fish for people!"

Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly.

After all, what gives us hope and joy, and what is our proud reward and crown? It is you! Yes, you will bring us much joy as we stand together before our Lord Jesus when he comes back again.

For he was awestruck by the size of their catch, as were the others with him.
His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were also amazed. Jesus replied to Simon, "Don't be afraid! From now on you'll be fishing for people!"

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