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Jonah 1:14

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Wherefore they cried unto the Lord, and said, We beseech thee, O Lord, we beseech thee, let us not perish for this man’s life, and lay not upon us innocent blood: for thou, O Lord, hast done as it pleased thee.

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  1. Jonah 1:12

    And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you.

  2. Jonah 1:13

    Nevertheless the men rowed hard to bring it to the land; but they could not: for the sea wrought, and was tempestuous against them.

  3. Jonah 1:15

    So they took up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea: and the sea ceased from her raging.

  4. Jonah 1:16

    Then the men feared the Lord exceedingly, and offered a sacrifice unto the Lord, and made vows.

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