Esther 8:6
For how could I bear to see the disaster that would befall my people? How could I bear to see the destruction of my kindred?”
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- Esther 7:4 For my people and I have been sold out to destruction, death, and annihilation. If we had merely been sold as menservants and maidservants, I would have remained silent, because no such distress would justify burdening the king.”
- Romans 10:1 Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation.
- Romans 9:2–3 I have deep sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my own flesh and blood,