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Proverbs 24:11 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Proverbs 24:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 24 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;”
Proverbs 24:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 24:11
'Deliver them that are drawn unto death'—this commands intervening to rescue those facing destruction. Whether literal execution, oppression, or spiritual danger, believers must not stand idle when they can help. The second clause intensifies: 'those that are ready to be slain'—people on death's threshold. This could include false imprisonment, infanticide, human trafficking, or any unjust threat to life. The principle extends spiritually: rescue the perishing through gospel proclamation. Verse 12 anticipates the excuse 'We knew it not'; God knows hearts and will judge our inaction. Love compe...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 24:11
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“to undo the bands of the yoke”
“because he laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.”
“and plucked the prey out of his teeth.”
“God has delivered up your enemy into your hand this day: now therefore please let me strike him with the spear to the earth at one stroke”
“he passed by on the other side.”
“asking that he might be crucified. Their voices and the voices of the chief priests prevailed.”
“news came up to the commanding officer of the regiment that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.”
“the ruler of the synagogue”
“the commanding officer”