Gospel key

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A gospel key is an overview of the subjects and references in the four gospels of the New Testament of the Bible . With its help, the reader should be able to orientate himself more quickly and easily within the Gospels when studying the Bible . Gospel keys can be found in selected editions of the Bible .

The gospel key presented here in the article is based heavily on the section of the same name in more recent editions of the Herder Bible . This Gospel Key tries to break down the content of the four Gospels, following a time axis, into nine large groups. The positions refer to the Gospels of Matthew , Mark , Luke and John and there in each case to the first verse of a section. The biblical passages link to the online text of the Elberfeld Bible and the standard translation .

The content of the Gospels by large groups

Prehistory and childhood

Holy Family on the Flight into Egypt ( Giotto)

An angel announces her pregnancy to Mary . The child was jumping in her tummy when she visited her relative Elisabeth. This is followed by the birth of Jesus in a stable in Bethlehem , the circumcision , naming and the flight to Egypt . Jesus later grew up in Nazareth . The twelve-year-old Jesus aroused astonishment when he argued with scribes during the Passover festival in the temple in Jerusalem .

prehistory

content Bible passages content Bible passages
The promise of the Baptist's birth Lk 1.5 tbsp The promise of the birth of Jesus Lk 1.26 tbsp
Mary's visit to Elisabeth Lk 1.39 ELB The birth of the Baptist Lk 1.57 tbsp
The family tree of Jesus Mt 1.1 ELB ; Lk 3.23 ELB

childhood

content Bible passages content Bible passages
Birth of jesus Lk 1.18 ELB ; Lk 2.1 ELB Circumcision - naming Mt 1.25 ELB ; Lk 2.21 ELB
Simeon and Hanna Lk 2.22 ELB Visit of the magicians Mt 2,1 ELB
Escape to Egypt Mt 2.13 ELB Child murder in Bethlehem Mt 2.16 ELB
Return from Egypt Mt 2.19 ELB Twelve year old Jesus in the temple Lk 2.41 ELB
Life in Nazareth Lk 2.51 ELB

Public life of Jesus

Jesus enters the public perception of history. Markus dates the event formulaically with the words in those days . Luke puts it in a world-historical context: it was in the 15th year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius . Matthew uses the family tree of Jesus for dating . Three evangelists report that after his baptism and a forty-day fast, Jesus was led into the desert by the devil . There he resists its temptations. Going out of Capernaum , where he in-law of Peter heals, it passes through the province of Galilee . There he calls his disciples, and some women also accompany him: Maria Magdalena , Johanna the wife of Chuzas, Susanna and many others. He meets people, teaches them, heals the sick and casts out demons. According to the Gospel of John, he attends the feasts in Jerusalem as a devout Jew and is on the way in the province of Judea .

The beginning

content Bible passages   content Bible passages
The Baptist occurs; his sermon Mt 3.1 ELB ;
Mk 1.1 ELB ;
Lk 3.1 tbsp 		John's first testimony Mt 3.11 ELB ;
Mk 1.7 ELB ;
Lk 3.15 ELB
Baptism of Jesus Mt 3.13 ELB ;
Mk 1.9 tbsp ;
Lk 3.21 ELB 		Temptation in the desert Mt 4.1 ELB ;
Mk 1.12 ELB ;
Lk 4.1 ELB
John the Baptist about himself Joh 1,19 ESV John the Baptist on Jesus Joh 1,29 ELB
First disciples Joh 1.35 ELB Temple cleansing Joh 2,13 ELB
Last testimony of the Baptist Joh 3:22 ESV End of John the Baptist Mt 14.3 ELB

Jesus in Galilee - for the festival in Jerusalem

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First preaching activity Mt 4.12 ELB ;
Mk 1.14 ELB ; 21 ELB ;
Lk 4.14 ELB 		In Nazareth Lk 4.16 ELB
Calling of the first disciples Mt 4.18 ELB ;
Mk 1.16 ELB
In Capernaum Mt 4.13 ELB ;
Lk 4.31 ELB 		Calling Matthew (Levi) Mt 9.9 ELB ;
Mk 2.13 EU ;
Lk 5.27 ELB
Wandering sermon in Galilee Mt 4.23 ELB ;
Mk 1.35 ELB ;
Lk 4.42 ELB

Jesus again in Galilee - Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem

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Dodging the first murder order Mt 12.14 ELB ;
Mk 3.6 ELB ;
Lk 6.11 ELB 		Growing influx Mt 4.24 ELB ;
Mk 3.7 ELB ;
Lk 6.17 ELB
Calling the Twelve Mt 10.1 ELB ;
Mk 3.13 ELB ;
Lk 6.12 ELB 		Inquiry from the Baptist and Jesus' answer Mt 11.2 ELB ;
Lk 7.18 ELB
Disciples of Jesus Lk 8.1 ELB Visit to Nazareth Mt 13.53 ELB ;
Mk 6.1 ELB
Beheading of the Baptist Mt 14.3 ELB ;
Mk 6.7 ELB ;
Lk 3.19 ELB 		Herod's unrest over Jesus, the risen Baptist Mt 14.1 ELB ;
Mk 6.14 ELB ;
Lk 9.7 ELB
Dispatch and return of the apostles Mt 10.5 ELB ;
Mk 6.7 ELB ;
Lk 9.6 ELB 		Sending out the disciples Lk 10.1 ELB
Messiah confession of Peter Mt 16:13 ELB ;
Mk 8.27 ELB ;
Lk 9.18 ELB 		First announcement of suffering - Rejection of Peter Mt 16.21 ELB ;
Mk 8.31 ELB ;
Lk 9.22 ELB
The transfiguration of Jesus Mt 17.1 ELB ;
Mk 9.2 ELB ;
Lk 9.28 ELB 		Second announcement of suffering Mt 17.22 ELB ;
Mk 9.30 ELB ;
Lk 9.44 ELB
Trip to the Feast of Tabernacles - suggestion of relatives Joh 7.2 ELB

In Judea - Perea, for the last festival in Jerusalem

content Bible passages   content Bible passages
Departure for Judea Mt 19.1 ELB ;
Mk 10.1 ELB ;
Joh 10.40 ELB 		In Ephraim Joh 11,54 ELB
Third announcement of suffering Mt 20.17 ELB ;
Mk 10.32 ELB ;
Lk 18.31 ELB 		Anointing in Bethany Mt 26.6 ELB ;
Mk 14.3 ELB ;
John 12: 1 ESV
Entry into Jerusalem Mt 21.1 ELB ;
Mk 11.1 ELB ;
Lk 19.29 ELB 		Temple cleansing Mt 21.12 ELB ;
Mk 11.15 ELB ;
Lk 19.45 ELB
Disbelief of the Jews John 12:37 ESV

Individual scenes and encounters

Jesus and the disciples encounter women and non-Jews. He associates with tax collectors, members of the Roman occupying power, adulterers and other sinners.

With women

content Bible passages   content Bible passages
Samaritan woman at Jacob's well Joh 4,1 EU The sinful woman Lk 7.36 EU
adulteress Joh 7,53 EU Martha and Maria Lk 10.38 EU ;
(Joh 11.1 EU 11.1;
12.2 EU )
Mother of the sons of Zebedee Mt 20.20 EU ;
(Mk 10.35 EU ) 		Widow's sacrifice Mk 12.41 EU ;
Lk 21.1 EU
Canaanite woman Mt 15.21 EU ;
Mk 7.24 EU

Other scenes and encounters

content Bible passages   content Bible passages
True relatives of Jesus Mt 12.46 EU ;
Mk 3.31 EU ;
Lk 8.19 EU 		Inhospitable reception in a Samaria village Lk 9.51 EU
Jesus and the children Mt 19.13 EU ;
Mk 10.13 EU ;
Lk 18.15 EU 		The rich young man Mt 19.16 EU ;
Mk 10.17 EU ;
Lk 18.18 EU
Zacchaeus the tax collector Lk 19.1 EU Request of the Greeks Joh 12.20 EU

The wonders

The multiplication of bread and the miracle of wine at the wedding at Cana are just two - although particularly well-known - examples of the miracles of Jesus . The miracles can be divided into four subject areas: natural wonders, healing of the possessed, healing of the sick and raising of the dead.

Natural wonders

content Bible passages   content Bible passages
Wedding at Cana Joh 2,1 EU First multiplication of bread Mt 14.14 EU ;
Mk 6.34 EU ;
Lk 9.10 EU ;
Joh 6,1 EU
Second multiplication of bread Mt 15.32 EU ;
Mk 8,1 EU (see also 6506) 		First catch Lk 5.4 EU
Second catch Joh 21,1 EU Four-drachmae piece in the fish's mouth Mt 17.24 EU
Calm the storm Mt 8.23 EU ;
Mk 4.35 EU 		Sea walk Mt 14.22 EU ;
Mk 6.45 EU ;
Joh 6,16 EU
Curse of the fig tree Mt 21.18 EU ;
Mk 11.12 EU

Obsessed

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In Capernaum Mk 1.21 EU ;
Lk 4,3 EU 		In Gadara / Gerasa Mt 8.28 EU ;
Mk 5.1 EU ;
Lk 8.26 EU
The Canaanite woman Mt 15.21 EU ;
Mk 7.24 EU 		Sick (moonstruck) boy Mt 17.14 EU ;
Mk 9.14 EU ;
Lk 9.37 EU
Dumb possessed Mt 9.32 EU ;
12.22 EU ;
Lk 11.14 EU

Sickness cures

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A leper Mt 8.2 EU ;
Mk 1.40 EU ;
Lk 5.12 EU 		Ten lepers Lk 17.11 EU
Blind from Betsaida Mk 8.22 EU Born blind Joh 9,1 EU
Two blind people Mt 9.27 EU Blind at Jericho Mt 20.29 EU ;
Mk 10.46 EU ;
Lk 18.35 EU
Deaf mute Mk 7.31 EU Paralyzed Mt 9.1 EU ;
Mk 2.1 EU ;
Lk 5.17 EU
Man with withered hand Mt 12.9 EU ;
Mk 3.1 EU ;
Lk 6.6 EU 		Sabbath healings (crooked woman) Lk 13.10 EU
Sabbath healings (water addicted man) Lk 14.1 EU Healing of the blood-ridden woman Mt 9.18 EU ;
Mk 5.21 EU ;
Lk 8.40 EU
Mother-in-law of Simon Peter Mt 8.14 EU ;
Mk 1.29 EU ;
Lk 4.38 EU 		Paralyzed at the Betesda pond Joh 5,1 EU
Servant of the Captain of Capernaum Mt 8.5 EU ;
Lk 7.1 EU 		Son of the royal official Joh 4.43 EU
General healing reports Mt  8.16 EU ; 9.35 EU ; 12.15 EU ; 14.34 EU ; 15.29 EU ; 19.1 EU ;
Mk  1.32 EU ; 6.53 EU ;
Lk  4.40 EU

Raising the dead

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Youth of Naïn Lk 7.11 EU Daughter of Jairus Mt 9.18 EU ;
Mk 5.21 EU ;
Lk 8.40 EU
Lazarus Joh 11,1 EU

They talk

The most important speeches of Jesus at a glance.

An eulogy content Bible passages
About John the Baptist Mt 11.7 EU ; Lk 7.24 EU
Two broadcast speeches content Bible passages
To the apostles Mt 9.36 EU ; Mk 6.7 EU ; Lk 9.1 EU
About seventy-two Mt 9.37 EU ; Lk 10.1 EU
Three punishments content Bible passages
About purity and impurity Mt 15.1 EU ; Mk 7.1 EU
Hypocrisy of the scribes Mk 12.38 EU ; Lk 20.45 EU
Hypocrisy of the Pharisees and scribes Mt 23.2 EU ; Lk 11.37 EU
Four disputes content Bible passages
After the Sabbath healing Joh 5,16 EU
At the Feast of Tabernacles (B) Joh 8,12 EU
At the Feast of Tabernacles (A) Joh 7.14 EU
At the temple dedication Joh 10,22 EU
Six main speeches content Bible passages
Sermon on the Mount Mt 5.1-7.29  EU
Sea Sermon Mt 13 EU ; Mk 4 EU ; Lk 8.4 EU
Oil mountain ingredients Mt 24 EU ; Mk 13 EU ; Lk 21.5 EU
Field speech Lk 6.20 EU
About the heavenly bread Jn 6,32-59 EU
Farewell speeches Joh 13,1-17,26  EU

Single sayings

Jesus prefers the designation Son of Man in his speeches and individual sayings about himself . He calls himself that 14 times according to the Gospels. Son of God , Kyrios and Messiah are other names for Jesus.

Questions and solutions

content Bible passages   content Bible passages
Fasting question Mt 9.14 EU ;
Mk 2.18 EU ;
Lk 5.33 EU 		Ear plucking on the Sabbath Mt 12.1 EU ;
Mk 2.23 EU ;
Lk 6.1 EU
Character question Mt 16.1 EU ;
Mk 8.11 EU 		Jonah as a sign Mt 12.38 EU ;
Lk 11.29 EU
Purity issue Mt 15.10 EU ;
Mk 7.14 EU 		Ranking questions (who is the greatest in heaven) Mt 18.1 EU ;
Mk 9.33 EU ;
Lk 9.46 EU
How should we pray (the Lord's Prayer ) Mt 6.9 EU ;
Lk 11.1 EU 		Elijah question Mt 17.10 EU ;
Mk 9.11 EU
Power of attorney question Mt 21.23 EU ;
Mk 11.27 EU ;
Lk 20.1 EU 		Tax issue Mt 22.15 EU ;
Mk 12.13 EU ;
Lk 20.20 EU
Resurrection question Mt 22.23 EU ;
Mk 12.18 EU ;
Lk 20.27 EU 		Most important commandment Mt 22.34 EU ;
Mk 12.28 EU
Ask about the Messiah Mt 22.41 EU ;
Mk 12.35 EU ;
Lk 20.41 EU

Doctrines and instructions

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The strange demon expeller Mk 9.38; Lk 9.49 Reward of benevolence Mt 10.41; Mk 9.41
Woe to the seducer Mt 18.6; Mk 9.42; Luke 17.1 The little thing precious to God Mt 18.10
Correct and Forgive Mt 18.15; Lk 17.3 The strong and the stronger Mt 12.29; Mk 3.22; Luke 11:14
The sin against the Holy Spirit Mt 12.31; Mk 3.28; Lk 12.10 The demon in heart and mouth Mt 12.34
The return of the unclean spirits Mt 12.44; Lk 11.24 From the coming of the kingdom of God Lk 17.20
Divorce and celibacy Mt 19.3; Mk 10.2 Danger of wealth Mt 19.23; Mk 10.23; Lk 18.24

Exclamations and self-revelations

content Bible passages   content Bible passages
"I praise you" Mt 11.25 EU "Come to me all" Mt 11.28 EU
"Blessed Your Eyes" Mt 13.16 EU ;
Lk 10.23 EU 		Fire and baptism Lk 12.49 EU
Lament over Jerusalem Lk 13.34 EU ; 19.41 EU Court threat against the infidel cities Mt 11.20 EU ;
Lk 10.13 EU
Jesus' divine mission Joh 12,44 EU John's Gospel: " I am ... "
"... the bread of life" 6.35 EU
"...The Light of the World" 8.12 EU
"...the door" 10.7 EU
"... the good shepherd" 10.11 EU
"... the resurrection and the life" 11.25 EU
"...The way, the truth and the life" 14.6 EU
"... the true vine" 15.1 EU

Proverbs of the discipleship

content Bible passages   content Bible passages
Conditions of succession Mt 16.24 EU ;
Mk 8.34 EU ;
Lk 9.23 EU 		Foxes and birds Mt 8.19 EU ;
Lk 9.57 EU
No fear of man Mt 10.23 EU ;
Lk 12.2 EU 		Confessing courage Mt 10.19-28 EU ;
Mk 13.11 EU ;
Lk 12.4-11 EU
Divorce of spirits Mt 10.34 EU ;
Lk 12.51 EU 		Determination to follow Mt 10.37 EU ;
Lk 14.25 EU
Successor's reward Mt 19.27 EU ;
Mk 10.28 EU ;
Lk 18.28 EU 		Small flock Lk 12.32 EU

Conversations and replies

content Bible passages   content Bible passages
Night conversation with Nicodemus Joh 3,1 EU Choice of guests Lk 14.12 EU
Daily talks (bloodbath, tower collapse) Lk 13.1 EU "Blessed the Body" Lk 11.27 EU
Message about and to Herod Lk 13.31 EU Boat talk about bread and sourdough Mt 16.5 EU ;
Mk 8.14 EU
From the power of belief Mt 21.21 EU ;
Mk 11.23 EU ;
Lk 17.6 EU

The parables

His parables are at the heart of Jesus' sermons. Many images, such as water, vine, wine, bread and the good shepherd, draw from the Old Testament . The Gospel of John knows no parables in the sense mentioned here.

Calling parables

content Bible passages   content Bible passages
Unequal sons Mt 21,28 Evil winemakers Mt 21:33; Mk 12.1; Lk 20.9
Royal wedding feast Mt 22, 1 feast Luke 14:15
Pharisees and tax collectors Luke 18.9 Wayward children Mt 11:16; Lk 7.31
Long-suffering gardeners Luke 13.6 Narrow gate Lk 13.22

Parables of the kingdom of heaven

content Bible passages   content Bible passages
Sower and seed Mt 13.1; Mk 4, 1; Lk8.4 From the growing of the seeds Mk 4.26
Weeds among the wheat Mt 13:24 Mustard seed Mt 13.31; Mk 4.30; Luke 13:18
sourdough Mt 13.33; Lk 13.20 Treasure and pearl Mt 13.44
Fishnet Mt 13.47

Demands in the kingdom of God

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Worker in the vineyard Mt 20.1 Trusted money Mt 25, 14; Lk 19.11
Entrusted talents Mt 25, 14 Watchful servants Mt 24:42; Mk 13.33; Lk 12.35
Useless servants Luke 17.7 Dual service Mt 6.24; Luke 16.1

Look to the end

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House on the rock Mt 7.24; Luke 6.47 Ten virgins Mt 25.1
Rich gate Luke 12.16 Smart steward Luke 16.1
About the choice of seats Lk 14.7 Rich man and poor Lazarus Luke 16: 19-31
Tower building and warfare Lk 14.28

Other parables

content Bible passages   content Bible passages
Merciful Father Luke 15: 11-32 Lost drachma Lk 15.8
Lost sheep Lk 15.3 Merciless debtor Mt 18.23
Good Samaritan Luke 10.25 Pushy friend Luke 11.5
The unjust judge Luke 18.1 Pleading son Mt 7.9; Lk 11.11
Light and eye Mt 6.22; Lk 11.34 Light not under the bushel Mt 5:15; Mk 4.21; Lk 8.16; 11.33
New piece of dress and new wine Lk 5.36 Fig tree without fruit Luke 13: 6-9

Suffering and dying

In Jerusalem, Jesus celebrated the Last Supper with his disciples . He is captured on the Mount of Olives and three times denied by Peter. Pontius Pilate , the governor of the Roman emperor, and the Jewish high council condemn him to death. He is crucified, dies, and is buried in a rock grave nearby.

The last supper

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Prepare the enemies Mt 26, 1; Mk 14.1; Luke 22.1 Preparations of Jesus Mt 26.17; Mk 14.12; Luke 22.7
Talking at meal Mt 26.20; Mk 14.17; Luke 22:14 Washing feet John 13: 1
Announcement of treason Mt 26.21; Mk 14.18; Lk 22.21; Jo 13:21 Institution of the Eucharist Mt 26.26; Mk 14.22; Lk 22.19
Announcement of denial Mt 26.34; Mk 14.27; Lk 22.31; John 13:36 High priestly prayer (see speeches (farewell speech)) John 17

On the Mount of Olives

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Fear of death Mt 26.36; Mk 14.32; Lk 22.40 Capture Mt 26.47; Mk 14.43; Lk 22.47; John 18.2

Trial before the High Council

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Before the high council Mt 26.57; Mk 14.53; Lk22.54; John 18:13 Denial of Peter Mt 26.58; Mk 14.54; Lk 22.54; John 18:15
Death sentence and extradition Mt 27.1; Mk 15.1; Lk 22.66 Death of Judas Mt 27.3

Trial before Pilate

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First interrogation Mt 27.11; Mk 15.2; Lk 23.2; John 18:29 Jesus before Herod Lk 23.6 EU
Jesus and Barabbas Mt 27.15; Mk 15.6; Lk 23, 13; John 18:39 Dream of Pilate's wife Mt 27:19
Flagellation and crowning of thorns Mt 27.26; Mk 15.15; John 19.1 There is the person ( Ecce homo ) John 19.5
Second interrogation, conviction Mt 27:24; Mk 15.15; Lk 23.24; John 19.9

Death on the cross and entombment

content Bible passages   content Bible passages
Way of the Cross Mt 27.31; Mk 15.20; Lk 23, 26; John 19:16 Weeping women Lk 23.27
crucifixion Mt 27.33; Mk 15.22; Lk 23:33; Jn 19:18 Distribution of clothes Mt 27.35; Mk 15.24; Lk 23.34; John 19:23
Mockery on the cross Mt 27.39; Mk 15.29; Luke 23:35 Words of Jesus on the cross
1.  Father, forgive them Luke 23.34
2.  Today ... Lk 23.43
3.  There is your son John 19.25
4.  My God ...; Mt 27.46; Mk 15.34
5.  I am thirsty; John 19:28
6.  It is done; John 19.30
7.  In your hands ... Lk 23.46
Cross inscription Mt 27.37; Mk 15.26; Lk 23.38; John 19:19 Death on the cross Mt 27.50; Mk 15.37; Lk 23.46; John 19.30
Perforation of the side John 19:31 Descent from the Cross and Entombment Mt 27.57; Mk 15.42; Lk 23.50; John 19:38
Guarding the tomb Mt 27.62

Resurrection and Ascension

The grave is empty. Jesus meets Mary Magdalene, the two disciples on the way to Emmaus , Peter and finally all the apostles including the “unbelieving” Thomas . Before their eyes he is withdrawn into heaven.

The empty grave

content Bible passages   content Bible passages
Empty grave Mt 28.1 EU ;
Mk 16.2 EU ;
Lk 24.1 EU ;
Joh 20,1 EU 		Angel appearances Mt 28.2 EU ;
Mk 16.5 EU ;
Lk 24.4 EU
Peter (and John) at the grave Joh 20,3 EU ;
Lk 24.12 EU 		Mary Magdalene at the grave Joh 20.11 EU
Deceit the high priest Mt 28.11 EU

Apparitions of the Risen One

content Bible passages   content Bible passages
In Jerusalem Mk 16.14 EU ;
Lk 24.36 EU ;
Joh 20,19 EU 		On the way to Emmaus Lk 24.13 EU
In Galilee Mt 28.16 EU At the lake of Tiberias Joh 21,1 EU
Ascension of Christ Mk 16.19 EU ;
Lk 24.50 EU

Individual sayings of the risen One

content Bible passages   content Bible passages
Thomas Joh 20:24 EU Feed my lambs Joh 21.15 EU
Jesus over Peter and John Joh 21,18 EU Mission order Mt 28.16 EU ;
Mk 16.15 EU ;
Lk 24.44 EU

Silesian proverb

You won't get that out with the gospel key either. This saying , which was used in Silesia at least until the 19th century, goes back to a Silesian superstition . Then the householder locks himself in his room if something has been stolen from a house. He opens the Gospel of John, puts an inherited key in it, and closes the Bible again. Now he is calling out the names of all those he suspects. The one whose name the key moves is the thief.

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  1. ↑ The Bible. The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Covenants . Herder, Freiburg im Breisgau, Basel, Vienna 2005, ISBN 3-451-28412-X (Imprimatur: Freiburg im Breisgau, August 24, 1965).
  2. ^ Karl Friedrich Wilhelm Wander (ed.): German Sprichwort Lexikon. A treasure trove for the German people . Volume 1, FA Brockhaus, Leipzig 1867, column 907.

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