Jonah 1:16

Contemporary English Version 1995

The sailors were so terrified that they offered a sacrifice to the Lord and made all kinds of promises.

Cross References

Psalm 107:22

You should celebrate by offering sacrifices and singing joyful songs to tell what he has done.

Psalm 50:14

I am God Most High! The only sacrifice I want is for you to be thankful and to keep your word.

Genesis 8:20

Noah built an altar where he could offer sacrifices to the Lord. Then he offered on the altar one of each kind of animal and bird that could be used for a sacrifice.

Acts 5:11

The church members were afraid, and so was everyone else who heard what had happened.

Mark 4:31

It is like what happens when a mustard seed is planted in the ground. It is the smallest seed in all the world.

Jonah 1:10

When the sailors heard this, they were frightened, because Jonah had already told them he was running from the Lord. Then they said, “Do you know what you have done?”

Daniel 6:26

I command everyone in my kingdom to worship and honor the God of Daniel. He is the living God, the one who lives forever. His power and his kingdom will never end.

Isaiah 26:9

Throughout the night, my heart searches for you, because your decisions show everyone on this earth how to live right.

Ecclesiastes 5:4

God doesn't like fools. So don't be slow to keep your promises to God.

Psalm 116:14

I will keep my promise to you when your people meet.

2 Kings 5:17

Finally Naaman said, “If you won't accept a gift, then please let me take home as much soil as two mules can pull in a wagon. Sir, from now on I will offer sacrifices only to the Lord.

Judges 13:16

Manoah didn't realize that he was really talking to one of the Lord's angels. The angel answered, “I can stay for a little while, although I won't eat any of your food. But if you would like to offer the goat as a sacrifice to the Lord, that would be fine.”

Genesis 28:20

Jacob solemnly promised God, “If you go with me and watch over me as I travel, and if you give me food and clothes

Jonah 1:14

So they prayed to the Lord, “Please don't let us drown for taking this man's life. Don't hold us guilty for killing an innocent man. All of this happened because you wanted it to.”

Job 37:24

And so we humans fear God, because he shows no respect for those who are proud and think they know so much.

Jeremiah 5:22

that you should worship me with fear and trembling? I'm the one who made the shore to hold back the ocean. Waves may crash on the beach, but they can come no farther.