Job 2:3

Bible in Basic English 1965

And the Lord said to the Satan, Have you taken note of my servant Job, for there is no one like him on the earth, a man without sin and upright, fearing God and keeping himself far from evil? and he still keeps his righteousness, though you have been moving me to send destruction on him without cause.

Cross References

Genesis 6:9

These are the generations of Noah. Noah was an upright man and without sin in his generation: he went in the ways of God.

2 Samuel 20:20

And Joab, answering her, said, Far, far be it from me to be a cause of death or destruction;

Job 1:1

There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. He was without sin and upright, fearing God and keeping himself far from evil.

Job 1:11

But now, put out your hand against all he has, and he will be cursing you to your face.

Job 1:6

And there was a day when the sons of the gods came together before the Lord, and the Satan came with them.

Job 1:8

And the Lord said to the Satan, Have you taken note of my servant Job, for there is no one like him on the earth, a man without sin and upright, fearing God and keeping himself far from evil?

Job 13:15

Truly, he will put an end to me; I have no hope; but I will not give way in argument before him;

Job 2:2

And the Lord said to the Satan, Where do you come from? And the Satan said in answer, From wandering this way and that on the earth, and walking about on it.

Job 2:4

And the Satan said in answer to the Lord, Skin for skin, all a man has he will give for his life.

Job 9:17

For I would be crushed by his storm, my wounds would be increased without cause.

Job 9:20

Though I was in the right, he would say that I was in the wrong; I have done no evil; but he says that I am a sinner.

Psalm 26:1

Of David. O Lord, be my judge, for my behaviour has been upright: I have put my faith in the Lord, I am not in danger of slipping.

Psalm 37:37

Give attention to the good man, and take note of the upright; because the end of that man is peace.

Psalm 41:12

And as for me, you are my support in my righteousness, giving me a place before your face for ever.

Proverbs 11:8

The upright man is taken out of trouble, and in his place comes the sinner.

Proverbs 13:6

Righteousness keeps safe him whose way is without error, but evil-doers are overturned by sin.

Proverbs 14:2

He who goes on his way in righteousness has before him the fear of the Lord; but he whose ways are twisted gives him no honour.

Proverbs 15:8

The offering of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright man is his delight.

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright is to be turned away from evil: he who takes care of his way will keep his soul.

John 9:3

Jesus said in answer, It was not because of his sin, or because of his father's or mother's; it was so that the works of God might be seen openly in him.

Philippians 3:12

Not as if I had even now got the reward or been made complete: but I go on in the hope that I may come to the knowledge of that for which I was made the servant of Christ Jesus.

James 1:12

There is a blessing on the man who undergoes testing; because, if he has God's approval, he will be given the crown of life, which the Lord has said he will give to those who have love for him.

1 Peter 1:7

So that the true metal of your faith, being of much greater value than gold which, though it comes to an end, is tested by fire, may come to light in praise and glory and honour, at the revelation of Jesus Christ:

1 Peter 5:10

And after you have undergone pain for a little time, the God of all grace who has given you a part in his eternal glory through Christ Jesus, will himself give you strength and support, and make you complete in every good thing;