Genesis 6:9

Contemporary English Version 1995

and this is the story about him. Noah was the only person who lived right and obeyed God.

Cross References

Luke 1:6

Both of them were good people and pleased the Lord God by obeying all that he had commanded.

Hebrews 11:7

Because Noah had faith, he was warned about something that had not yet happened. He obeyed and built a boat that saved him and his family. In this way the people of the world were judged, and Noah was given the blessings that come to everyone who pleases God.

2 Peter 2:5

And during Noah's time, God did not have pity on the ungodly people of the world. He destroyed them with a flood, though he did save eight people, including Noah, who preached the truth.

Genesis 7:1

The Lord told Noah: Take your whole family with you into the boat, because you are the only one on this earth who pleases me.

Galatians 3:11

No one can please God by obeying the Law. The Scriptures also say, “The people God accepts because of their faith will live.”

Genesis 17:1

When Abram was 99 years old, the Lord appeared to him again and said, “I am God All-Powerful. If you obey me and always do right,

Genesis 5:22

and during the next 300 years he had more children. Enoch truly loved God,

Ezekiel 14:14

Even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were living in that nation, their faithfulness would not save anyone but themselves.

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 2:4

That's how God created the heavens and the earth. When the Lord God made the heavens and the earth,

1 Peter 2:5

And now you are living stones being used to build a spiritual house. You are also a group of holy priests, and with the help of Jesus Christ you will offer sacrifices that please God.

Ecclesiastes 7:20

No one in this world always does right.

Acts 10:22

They answered, “Captain Cornelius sent us. He is a good man who worships God and is liked by the Jewish people. One of God's holy angels told Cornelius to send for you, so he could hear what you have to say.”

Ezekiel 14:20

Again, even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were living there, I, the Lord, promise that the children of these faithful men would also die. Only the three of them would be spared.

Job 1:8

Then the Lord asked, “What do you think of my servant Job? No one on earth is like him—he is a truly good person, who respects me and refuses to do evil.”

Romans 1:17

The good news tells how God accepts everyone who has faith, but only those who have faith. It is just as the Scriptures say, “The people God accepts because of their faith will live.”

Luke 23:50

There was a man named Joseph, who was from Arimathea in Judea. Joseph was a good and honest man, and he was eager for God's kingdom to come. He was also a member of the council, but he did not agree with what they had decided.

Luke 2:25

At this time a man named Simeon was living in Jerusalem. Simeon was a good man. He loved God and was waiting for him to save the people of Israel. God's Spirit came to him

Habakkuk 2:4

“I, the Lord, refuse to accept anyone who is proud. Only those who live by faith are acceptable to me.”

Proverbs 4:18

The lifestyle of good people is like sunlight at dawn that keeps getting brighter until broad daylight.

Psalm 37:37

Think of the bright future waiting for all the families of honest, innocent, and peace-loving people.

2 Chronicles 15:17

As long as Asa lived, he was faithful to the Lord, even though he did not destroy the local shrines in Israel.

Genesis 48:15

Then he gave Joseph his blessing and said: My grandfather Abraham and my father Isaac worshiped the Lord God. He has been with me all my life,

Job 12:4

I have always lived right, and God answered my prayers; now friends make fun of me.

1 Kings 3:6

Solomon answered: My father David, your servant, was honest and did what you commanded. You were always loyal to him, and you gave him a son who is now king.

2 Chronicles 25:2

Even though Amaziah obeyed the Lord by doing right, he refused to be completely faithful.

Genesis 10:1

After the flood Shem, Ham, and Japheth had many descendants.

Genesis 5:1

God created men and women to be like himself. He gave them his blessing and called them human beings. The following is a list of the descendants of Adam, the first man:

Genesis 6:10

He had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Deuteronomy 18:13

Never be guilty of doing any of these disgusting things!

2 Samuel 22:24

I obey you completely and guard against sin.

Psalm 37:39

The Lord protects his people, and they can come to him in times of trouble.