So she tempted him with her charms, and he gave in to her smooth talk.

where an arrow would pierce its heart. He was like a bird going into a net---he did not know that his life was in danger.

Well, what then? I tell you that even if he will not get up and give you the bread because you are his friend, yet he will get up and give you everything you need because you are not ashamed to keep on asking.

yet because of all the trouble this widow is giving me, I will see to it that she gets her rights. If I don't, she will keep on coming and finally wear me out!' "

My quarrel is not with mortals; I have good reason to be impatient.

But God said to him, "What right do you have to be angry about the plant?" Jonah replied, "I have every right to be angry---angry enough to die!"

Jesus said, "This is my blood which is poured out for many, my blood which seals God's covenant.