Sirach 3:31

Greek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century · Public domainGreek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century

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Sirach 3:31 (WEB)
He who repays good turns is mindful of that which comes afterward. In the time of his falling he will find a support.

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Ambrose of Milan, On the Duties of the Clergy I.31Book I
“In the book of Proverbs also it is said: that the repayment of kindness has such great power with God, that through it, even in the day of destruction, a man may find grace, though his sins outweigh all else.” — editor's note: Allusion is made to Ecclus. iii. 31.
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Matthew 4:4
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Luke 6:37
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Luke 6:38
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John 4:34
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Job 29:23
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Psalm 37:4
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Proverbs 23:1
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Proverbs 24:30
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VerseMatthew 4:4
via On the Duties of the Clergy I.31
VerseLuke 6:37
via On the Duties of the Clergy I.31
VerseLuke 6:38
via On the Duties of the Clergy I.31
VerseJohn 4:34
via On the Duties of the Clergy I.31

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VerseJob 29:23
via On the Duties of the Clergy I.31
VersePsalm 37:4
via On the Duties of the Clergy I.31
VerseProverbs 23:1
via On the Duties of the Clergy I.31
VerseProverbs 24:30
via On the Duties of the Clergy I.31

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PassageOn the Duties of the Clergy I.31

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