Emphasis Scriptures

The word 'old' occurs 520 times in the standard works.

148 of those occurances are found in the list of scriptures highlighted below. These verses have the highest concentration of the word 'old' in the standard works and contain 28.5% of all occurances. Assuming 30 seconds per verse, it would take about 56 minutes to read the entire list.

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D&C 107:45-52 (8 in 8 verses)

Lev. 27:3-7 (7 in 5 verses)

Luke 5:36-39 (5 in 4 verses)

Ether 9:23-26 (5 in 4 verses)

Josh. 9:4-5 (4 in 2 verses)

Gen. 18:11-13 (4 in 3 verses)

Ether 13:8-11 (4 in 4 verses)

Gen. 15:9 (3 in 1 verse)

Isa. 65:20 (3 in 1 verse)

Jer. 38:11-12 (3 in 2 verses)

Mark 2:21-22 (3 in 2 verses)

1 Ne. 10:17-19 (3 in 3 verses)

1 Ne. 19:20-22 (3 in 3 verses)

D&C 63:49-51 (3 in 3 verses)

Gen. 17:17 (2 in 1 verse)

Gen. 25:8 (2 in 1 verse)

Gen. 44:20 (2 in 1 verse)

Ex. 7:7 (2 in 1 verse)

Lev. 25:22 (2 in 1 verse)

Lev. 26:10 (2 in 1 verse)

Num. 4:3 (2 in 1 verse)

Num. 4:23 (2 in 1 verse)

Num. 4:30 (2 in 1 verse)

Num. 4:35 (2 in 1 verse)

Num. 4:39 (2 in 1 verse)

Num. 4:43 (2 in 1 verse)

Num. 4:47 (2 in 1 verse)

Deut. 29:5 (2 in 1 verse)

Josh. 13:1 (2 in 1 verse)

2 Chr. 24:15 (2 in 1 verse)

Ezek. 26:20 (2 in 1 verse)

Zech. 8:4 (2 in 1 verse)

Heb. 8:13 (2 in 1 verse)

1 Jn. 2:7 (2 in 1 verse)

Ether 7:7 (2 in 1 verse)

Ether 9:14 (2 in 1 verse)

Moses 8:12 (2 in 1 verse)

JS-H 1:56 (2 in 1 verse)

Gen. 16:16-17:1 (2 in 2 verses)

Gen. 17:24-25 (2 in 2 verses)

Gen. 21:4-5 (2 in 2 verses)

Gen. 27:1-2 (2 in 2 verses)

Gen. 37:2-3 (2 in 2 verses)

Num. 3:39-40 (2 in 2 verses)

Josh. 5:11-12 (2 in 2 verses)

Josh. 23:1-2 (2 in 2 verses)

Judg. 19:16-17 (2 in 2 verses)

1 Sam. 2:31-32 (2 in 2 verses)

2 Chr. 31:16-17 (2 in 2 verses)

Ps. 102:25-26 (2 in 2 verses)

Matt. 9:16-17 (2 in 2 verses)

1 Cor. 5:7-8 (2 in 2 verses)

Mosiah 10:9-10 (2 in 2 verses)

Mosiah 29:45-46 (2 in 2 verses)

Hel. 13:24-25 (2 in 2 verses)

3 Ne. 12:46-47 (2 in 2 verses)

3 Ne. 15:2-3 (2 in 2 verses)

Ether 7:3-4 (2 in 2 verses)

Ether 8:17-18 (2 in 2 verses)

Exact Word Count

  FULL PART ALL
OT 328 2183 2511
NT 52 538 590
Matt. 7 107 114
Mark 3 38 41
Luke 11 90 101
John 3 48 51
Acts 5 81 86
Rom. 2 11 13
1 Cor. 2 7 9
2 Cor. 2 18 20
Gal. 0 4 4
Eph. 1 5 6
Philip. 0 7 7
Col. 1 2 3
1 Thes. 0 3 3
2 Thes. 0 3 3
1 Tim. 2 6 8
2 Tim. 0 5 5
Titus 0 1 1
Philem. 0 2 2
Heb. 3 16 19
James 0 11 11
1 Pet. 1 8 9
2 Pet. 4 0 4
1 Jn. 2 2 4
Jude 1 2 3
Rev. 2 61 63
BM 91 1917 2008
DC 42 599 641
PGP 7 100 107
TOTAL 520 5337 5857

Acts 1:10
And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;

Acts 2:7
And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans?

Acts 2:24
Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.

Acts 2:45
And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.

Acts 3:6
Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

Acts 3:24
Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.

Acts 4:3
And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.

Acts 4:13
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

Acts 4:14
And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

Acts 4:29
And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,

Acts 4:31
And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

Acts 4:34
Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,

Acts 4:37
Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

Acts 5:1
But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,

Acts 5:4
Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.

Acts 5:8
And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much.

Acts 5:9
Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.

Acts 5:22
But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they returned, and told,

Acts 5:25
Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people.

Acts 5:28
Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.

Acts 7:9
And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,

Acts 7:31
When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight: and as he drew near to behold it, the voice of the Lord came unto him,

Acts 7:32
Saying, I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and durst not behold.

Acts 7:56
And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.

Acts 8:13
Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.

Acts 8:27
And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,

Acts 9:6
And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

Acts 9:10
And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

Acts 9:11
And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

Acts 9:27
But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

Acts 9:29
And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.

Acts 10:7
And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;

Acts 10:17
Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,

Acts 10:19
While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.

Acts 10:21
Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?

Acts 10:30
And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,

Acts 11:11
And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me.

Acts 12:4
And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.

Acts 12:6
And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.

Acts 12:7
And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

Acts 12:14
And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.

Acts 12:17
But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.

Acts 12:18
Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.

Acts 13:11
And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.

Acts 13:25
And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.

Acts 13:41
Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.

Acts 13:46
Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.

Acts 14:3
Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

Acts 14:9
The same heard Paul speak: who steadfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,

Acts 16:1
Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:

Acts 16:15
And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.

Acts 16:36
And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace.

Acts 16:38
And the serjeants told these words unto the magistrates: and they feared, when they heard that they were Romans.

Acts 17:29
Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device.

Acts 18:9
Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:

Acts 18:26
And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.

Acts 19:8
And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.

Acts 20:22
And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:

Acts 20:25
And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.

Acts 20:33
I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.

Acts 21:32
Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul.

Acts 21:35
And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the people.

Acts 22:10
And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do.

Acts 22:26
When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain, saying, Take heed what thou doest: for this man is a Roman.

Acts 23:1
And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.

Acts 23:10
And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force from among them, and to bring him into the castle.

Acts 23:16
And when Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.

Acts 23:23
And he called unto him two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night;

Acts 23:30
And when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait for the man, I sent straightway to thee, and gave commandment to his accusers also to say before thee what they had against him. Farewell.

Acts 23:31
Then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul, and brought him by night to Antipatris.

Acts 27:25
Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.

Acts 27:31
Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved.

Acts 27:32
Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off.

Acts 27:42
And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.

Acts 28:2
And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

Acts 28:16
And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.