"CHOOSING YOUR FRIENDS CAREFULLY" in the KJV Bible

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1 Esdras 8:26chapter context similar meaning "And hath honoured me in the sight of the king, and his counsellors, and all his friends and nobles." 1 Esdras 8:26 KJVcopy save

And hath honoured me in the sight of the king, and his counsellors, and all his friends and nobles.

2 Maccabees 1:14chapter context similar meaning "For Antiochus, as though he would marry her, came into the place, and his friends that were with him, to receive money in name of a dowry." 2 Maccabees 1:14 KJVcopy save

For Antiochus, as though he would marry her, came into the place, and his friends that were with him, to receive money in name of a dowry.

1 Maccabees 11:27chapter context similar meaning "And confirmed him in the high priesthood, and in all the honours that he had before, and gave him preeminence among his chief friends." 1 Maccabees 11:27 KJVcopy save

And confirmed him in the high priesthood, and in all the honours that he had before, and gave him preeminence among his chief friends.

1 Maccabees 12:43chapter context similar meaning "But received him honourably, and commended him unto all his friends, and gave him gifts, and commanded his men of war to be as obedient unto him, as to himself." 1 Maccabees 12:43 KJVcopy save

But received him honourably, and commended him unto all his friends, and gave him gifts, and commanded his men of war to be as obedient unto him, as to himself.

Ecclesiasticus 41:22chapter context similar meaning "Or to be overbusy with his maid, and come not near her bed; or of upbraiding speeches before friends; and after thou hast given, upbraid not;" Ecclesiasticus 41:22 KJVcopy save

Or to be overbusy with his maid, and come not near her bed; or of upbraiding speeches before friends; and after thou hast given, upbraid not;

Ecclesiasticus 6:5chapter context similar meaning "Sweet language will multiply friends: and a fairspeaking tongue will increase kind greetings." Ecclesiasticus 6:5 KJVcopy save

Sweet language will multiply friends: and a fairspeaking tongue will increase kind greetings.

2 Maccabees 14:11chapter context similar meaning "This was no sooner spoken of him, but others of the king's friends, being maliciously set against Judas, did more incense Demetrius." 2 Maccabees 14:11 KJVcopy save

This was no sooner spoken of him, but others of the king's friends, being maliciously set against Judas, did more incense Demetrius.

1 Esdras 8:11chapter context similar meaning "As many therefore as have a mind thereunto, let them depart with thee, as it hath seemed good both to me and my seven friends the counsellors;" 1 Esdras 8:11 KJVcopy save

As many therefore as have a mind thereunto, let them depart with thee, as it hath seemed good both to me and my seven friends the counsellors;

Ecclesiasticus 20:16chapter context similar meaning "The fool saith, I have no friends, I have no thank for all my good deeds, and they that eat my bread speak evil of me." Ecclesiasticus 20:16 KJVcopy save

The fool saith, I have no friends, I have no thank for all my good deeds, and they that eat my bread speak evil of me.

1 Maccabees 6:10chapter context similar meaning "Wherefore he called for all his friends, and said unto them, The sleep is gone from mine eyes, and my heart faileth for very care." 1 Maccabees 6:10 KJVcopy save

Wherefore he called for all his friends, and said unto them, The sleep is gone from mine eyes, and my heart faileth for very care.

Additions to Esther 16:14chapter context similar meaning "For by these means he thought, finding us destitute of friends to have translated the kingdom of the Persians to the Macedonians." Additions to Esther 16:14 KJVcopy save

For by these means he thought, finding us destitute of friends to have translated the kingdom of the Persians to the Macedonians.

1 Maccabees 8:12chapter context similar meaning "But with their friends and such as relied upon them they kept amity: and that they had conquered kingdoms both far and nigh, insomuch as all that heard of their name were afraid of them:" 1 Maccabees 8:12 KJVcopy save

But with their friends and such as relied upon them they kept amity: and that they had conquered kingdoms both far and nigh, insomuch as all that heard of their name were afraid of them:

1 Maccabees 3:38chapter context similar meaning "Then Lysias chose Ptolemee the son of Dorymenes, Nicanor, and Gorgias, mighty men of the king's friends:" 1 Maccabees 3:38 KJVcopy save

Then Lysias chose Ptolemee the son of Dorymenes, Nicanor, and Gorgias, mighty men of the king's friends:

1 Maccabees 6:28chapter context similar meaning "Now when the king heard this, he was angry, and gathered together all his friends, and the captains of his army, and those that had charge of the horse." 1 Maccabees 6:28 KJVcopy save

Now when the king heard this, he was angry, and gathered together all his friends, and the captains of his army, and those that had charge of the horse.

1 Maccabees 10:65chapter context similar meaning "So the king honoured him, and wrote him among his chief friends, and made him a duke, and partaker of his dominion." 1 Maccabees 10:65 KJVcopy save

So the king honoured him, and wrote him among his chief friends, and made him a duke, and partaker of his dominion.

1 Maccabees 9:26chapter context similar meaning "And they made enquiry and search for Judas' friends, and brought them unto Bacchides, who took vengeance of them, and used them despitefully." 1 Maccabees 9:26 KJVcopy save

And they made enquiry and search for Judas' friends, and brought them unto Bacchides, who took vengeance of them, and used them despitefully.

1 Maccabees 7:6chapter context similar meaning "And they accused the people to the king, saying, Judas and his brethren have slain all thy friends, and driven us out of our own land." 1 Maccabees 7:6 KJVcopy save

And they accused the people to the king, saying, Judas and his brethren have slain all thy friends, and driven us out of our own land.

1 Maccabees 9:35chapter context similar meaning "Now Jonathan had sent his brother John, a captain of the people, to pray his friends the Nabathites, that they might leave with them their carriage, which was much." 1 Maccabees 9:35 KJVcopy save

Now Jonathan had sent his brother John, a captain of the people, to pray his friends the Nabathites, that they might leave with them their carriage, which was much.

1 Maccabees 15:28chapter context similar meaning "Furthermore he sent unto him Athenobius, one of his friends, to commune with him, and say, Ye withhold Joppa and Gazera; with the tower that is in Jerusalem, which are cities of my realm." 1 Maccabees 15:28 KJVcopy save

Furthermore he sent unto him Athenobius, one of his friends, to commune with him, and say, Ye withhold Joppa and Gazera; with the tower that is in Jerusalem, which are cities of my realm.

1 Maccabees 10:60chapter context similar meaning "Who thereupon went honourably to Ptolemais, where he met the two kings, and gave them and their friends silver and gold, and many presents, and found favour in their sight." 1 Maccabees 10:60 KJVcopy save

Who thereupon went honourably to Ptolemais, where he met the two kings, and gave them and their friends silver and gold, and many presents, and found favour in their sight.

1 Maccabees 14:40chapter context similar meaning "For he had heard say, that the Romans had called the Jews their friends and confederates and brethren; and that they had entertained the ambassadors of Simon honourably;" 1 Maccabees 14:40 KJVcopy save

For he had heard say, that the Romans had called the Jews their friends and confederates and brethren; and that they had entertained the ambassadors of Simon honourably;

1 Maccabees 8:20chapter context similar meaning "Judas Maccabeus with his brethren, and the people of the Jews, have sent us unto you, to make a confederacy and peace with you, and that we might be registered your confederates and friends." 1 Maccabees 8:20 KJVcopy save

Judas Maccabeus with his brethren, and the people of the Jews, have sent us unto you, to make a confederacy and peace with you, and that we might be registered your confederates and friends.

2 Esdras 5:9chapter context similar meaning "And salt waters shall be found in the sweet, and all friends shall destroy one another; then shall wit hide itself, and understanding withdraw itself into his secret chamber," 2 Esdras 5:9 KJVcopy save

And salt waters shall be found in the sweet, and all friends shall destroy one another; then shall wit hide itself, and understanding withdraw itself into his secret chamber,

2 Maccabees 3:31chapter context similar meaning "Then straightways certain of Heliodorus' friends prayed Onias, that he would call upon the most High to grant him his life, who lay ready to give up the ghost." 2 Maccabees 3:31 KJVcopy save

Then straightways certain of Heliodorus' friends prayed Onias, that he would call upon the most High to grant him his life, who lay ready to give up the ghost.

1 Maccabees 9:39chapter context similar meaning "Where they lifted up their eyes, and looked, and, behold, there was much ado and great carriage: and the bridegroom came forth, and his friends and brethren, to meet them with drums, and instruments of musick, and many weapons." 1 Maccabees 9:39 KJVcopy save

Where they lifted up their eyes, and looked, and, behold, there was much ado and great carriage: and the bridegroom came forth, and his friends and brethren, to meet them with drums, and instruments of musick, and many weapons.

1 Maccabees 11:33chapter context similar meaning "We are determined to do good to the people of the Jews, who are our friends, and keep covenants with us, because of their good will toward us." 1 Maccabees 11:33 KJVcopy save

We are determined to do good to the people of the Jews, who are our friends, and keep covenants with us, because of their good will toward us.

1 Maccabees 15:17chapter context similar meaning "The Jews' ambassadors, our friends and confederates, came unto us to renew the old friendship and league, being sent from Simon the high priest, and from the people of the Jews:" 1 Maccabees 15:17 KJVcopy save

The Jews' ambassadors, our friends and confederates, came unto us to renew the old friendship and league, being sent from Simon the high priest, and from the people of the Jews:

2 Esdras 6:24chapter context similar meaning "At that time shall friends fight one against another like enemies, and the earth shall stand in fear with those that dwell therein, the springs of the fountains shall stand still, and in three hours they shall not run." 2 Esdras 6:24 KJVcopy save

At that time shall friends fight one against another like enemies, and the earth shall stand in fear with those that dwell therein, the springs of the fountains shall stand still, and in three hours they shall not run.

1 Maccabees 8:31chapter context similar meaning "And as touching the evils that Demetrius doeth to the Jews, we have written unto him, saying, Wherefore thou made thy yoke heavy upon our friends and confederates the Jews?" 1 Maccabees 8:31 KJVcopy save

And as touching the evils that Demetrius doeth to the Jews, we have written unto him, saying, Wherefore thou made thy yoke heavy upon our friends and confederates the Jews?

1 Maccabees 11:57chapter context similar meaning "At that time young Antiochus wrote unto Jonathan, saying, I confirm thee in the high priesthood, and appoint thee ruler over the four governments, and to be one of the king's friends." 1 Maccabees 11:57 KJVcopy save

At that time young Antiochus wrote unto Jonathan, saying, I confirm thee in the high priesthood, and appoint thee ruler over the four governments, and to be one of the king's friends.