Genesis 20:11

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

Abraham answered: I did it because I didn't think any of you respected God, and I was sure that someone would kill me to get my wife.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:6

If we truly love God, our sins will be forgiven; if we show him respect, we will keep away from sin.

Proverbs 2:5

Then you will understand what it means to respect and to know the Lord God.

Nehemiah 5:15

Each governor before me had been a burden to the people by making them pay for his food and wine and by demanding forty silver coins a day. Even their officials had been a burden to the people. But I respected God, and I didn't think it was right to be so hard on them.

Genesis 26:7

with his beautiful wife Rebekah. He was afraid that someone might kill him to get her, and so he told everyone that Rebekah was his sister.

Genesis 12:12

When the Egyptians see you, they will murder me because I am your husband. But they won't kill you.

Job 28:28

God told us, “Wisdom means that you respect me, the Lord, and turn from sin.”

Genesis 42:18

before saying to them: Since I respect God, I'll give you a chance to save your lives.

Genesis 22:12

“Don't hurt the boy or harm him in any way!” the angel said. “Now I know that you truly obey God, because you were willing to offer him your only son.”

Romans 3:18

They don't even fear God.”

Proverbs 8:13

If you respect the Lord, you will hate evil. I hate pride and conceit and deceitful lies.

Proverbs 1:7

Respect and obey the Lord! This is the beginning of knowledge. Only a fool rejects wisdom and good advice.

Psalm 14:4

Won't you evil people learn? You refuse to pray, and you gobble up the Lord's people.

Job 1:1

Many years ago, a man named Job lived in the land of Uz. He was a truly good person, who respected God and refused to do evil.

Genesis 20:10

What were you thinking when you did this?

Genesis 20:12

Besides, she is my half sister. We have the same father, but different mothers.