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Colossians 1:16 (NIV)

For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.

Colossians 1:17 (NIV)

He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

Colossians 1:18 (NIV)

And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.

Colossians 1:19 (NIV)

For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him,

Colossians 2:20 (NIV)

Since you died with Christ to the elemental spiritual forces of this world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its rules:

Colossians 3:20 (NIV)

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.

Colossians 3:1 (NIV)

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.

Colossians 2:1 (NIV)

I want you to know how hard I am contending for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally.

Colossians 4:1 (NIV)

Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

1 Kings 20:1 (NIV)

Now Ben-Hadad king of Aram mustered his entire army. Accompanied by thirty-two kings with their horses and chariots, he went up and besieged Samaria and attacked it.

1 Kings 20:2 (NIV)

He sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel, saying, “This is what Ben-Hadad says:

1 Kings 20:3 (NIV)

‘Your silver and gold are mine, and the best of your wives and children are mine.’ ”

1 Kings 20:4 (NIV)

The king of Israel answered, “Just as you say, my lord the king. I and all I have are yours.”

1 Kings 20:5 (NIV)

The messengers came again and said, “This is what Ben-Hadad says: ‘I sent to demand your silver and gold, your wives and your children.

1 Kings 20:6 (NIV)

But about this time tomorrow I am going to send my officials to search your palace and the houses of your officials. They will seize everything you value and carry it away.’ ”

The king of Israel summoned all the elders of the land and said to them, “See how this man is looking for trouble! When he sent for my wives and my children, my silver and my gold, I did not refuse him.”

1 Kings 20:8 (NIV)

The elders and the people all answered, “Don’t listen to him or agree to his demands.”

1 Kings 20:9 (NIV)

So he replied to Ben-Hadad’s messengers, “Tell my lord the king, ‘Your servant will do all you demanded the first time, but this demand I cannot meet.’ ” They left and took the answer back to Ben-Hadad.

1 Kings 20:10 (NIV)

Then Ben-Hadad sent another message to Ahab: “May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if enough dust remains in Samaria to give each of my men a handful.”

1 Kings 20:11 (NIV)

The king of Israel answered, “Tell him: ‘One who puts on his armor should not boast like one who takes it off.’ ”

1 Kings 20:12 (NIV)

Ben-Hadad heard this message while he and the kings were drinking in their tents, and he ordered his men: “Prepare to attack.” So they prepared to attack the city.

1 Kings 20:13 (NIV)

Meanwhile a prophet came to Ahab king of Israel and announced, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Do you see this vast army? I will give it into your hand today, and then you will know that I am the Lord .’ ”

1 Kings 20:14 (NIV)

“But who will do this?” asked Ahab. The prophet replied, “This is what the Lord says: ‘The junior officers under the provincial commanders will do it.’ ” “And who will start the battle?” he asked. The prophet answered, “You will.”

1 Kings 20:15 (NIV)

So Ahab summoned the 232 junior officers under the provincial commanders. Then he assembled the rest of the Israelites, 7,000 in all.

1 Kings 20:16 (NIV)

They set out at noon while Ben-Hadad and the 32 kings allied with him were in their tents getting drunk.