Genesis 18:26

Contemporary English Version 1995

The Lord replied, “If I find 50 good people in Sodom, I will save the city to keep them from being killed.”

Cross References

Jeremiah 5:1

“Search Jerusalem for honest people who try to be faithful. If you can find even one, I'll forgive the whole city.

Matthew 24:22

If God doesn't make the time shorter, no one will be left alive. But because of God's chosen ones, he will make the time shorter.

Ezekiel 22:30

I looked for someone to defend the city and to protect it from my anger, as well as to stop me from destroying it. But I found no one.

Isaiah 65:8

Here is what the Lord says: A cluster of grapes that produces wine is worth keeping! So, because of my servants, I won't destroy everyone.

Isaiah 19:24

Israel will join with these two countries. They will be a blessing to everyone on earth,

Isaiah 6:13

If only a tenth of the people are left, even they will be destroyed. But just as stumps remain after trees have been cut down, some of my chosen ones will be left.

Genesis 18:17

The Lord said to himself, “I should tell Abraham what I am going to do,