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A house divided against itself cannot stand (Matthew 12:25)
"And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kindgom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand."
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Bible Quotations used in modern English
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1. A U.S. informal reference to a very inexpensive hotel for poor people who do not have anywhere else to live: The only place Kim and Tim could go for the night after the storm was the flophouse near where they used to live.
2. The British use a different term for a very cheap place to stay: In London, Bert only had enough money to stay at a doss-house.
2. The British use a different term for a very cheap place to stay: In London, Bert only had enough money to stay at a doss-house.
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English Words in Action, Group F
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Put your house in order (2 Kings 20:1)
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The 106-year-old Virginia McLaurin, an African-American, was very excited to meet the Obamas in the White House and she was dancing with joy.
Ms. McLaurin was invited as part of a Black History Month celebration. “I thought I would never live to get into the White House and I tell you I am so happy to have a black president,” she said to the smiling Barack Obama and the first lady, Michelle Obama.