And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.

But thou, Israel, {art} my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend.

{Art} not thou our God, {who} didst drive out the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel, and gavest it to the seed of Abraham thy friend for ever? {who: Heb. thou}

Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. {accounted: or, imputed}

And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.

And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.

For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying, {of Elias: Gr. in Elias?}

But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

O that one might plead for a man with God, as a man {pleadeth} for his neighbour! {neighbour: or, friend}

How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision.

And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, {saying}, In thee shall all nations be blessed.

For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.

And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.

And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:

And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left.

All scripture {is} given by inspiration of God, and {is} profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.

Men {and} brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.

And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.

Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.

Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.

For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. {accounted: or, imputed}

But thou, Israel, {art} my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend.

He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.

{Art} not thou our God, {who} didst drive out the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel, and gavest it to the seed of Abraham thy friend for ever? {who: Heb. thou}

And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do;

Even the righteousness of God {which is} by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:

Now consider how great this man {was}, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.

And Azariah the son of Nathan {was} over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan {was} principal officer, {and} the king's friend:

His mouth {is} most sweet: yea, he {is} altogether lovely. This {is} my beloved, and this {is} my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem. {mouth: Heb. palate}

These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.