Genesis 12:12

Catholic Public Domain Version

And when the Egyptians see you, they will say, 'She is his wife.' And they will put me to death, and retain you.

Cross References

Genesis 20:11

Abraham responded: "I thought to myself, saying: Perhaps there is no fear of God in this place. And they will put me to death because of my wife.

Genesis 26:7

And when he was questioned by the men of that place about his wife, he answered, "She is my sister." For he was afraid to confess her to be his mate, thinking that perhaps they would put him to death because of her beauty.

Proverbs 29:25

Whoever fears man will quickly fall. Whoever hopes in the Lord shall be lifted up.

Matthew 10:28

And do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. But instead fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Hell.

1 Samuel 27:1

And David said in his heart: "At some time, I will one day fall into the hands of Saul. Is it not better if I flee, and be saved in the land of the Philistines, so that Saul may despair and cease to seek me in all the parts of Israel? Therefore, I will flee away from his hands."