1 Peter 3:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The Lord watches over everyone who obeys him, and he listens to their prayers. But he opposes everyone who does evil.”

Cross References

2 Chronicles 16:9

The LORD is constantly watching everyone, and he gives strength to those who faithfully obey him. But you have done a foolish thing, and your kingdom will never be at peace again.

2 Chronicles 7:15

I will hear the prayers made in this temple,

Psalm 11:4

The LORD is sitting in his sacred temple on his throne in heaven. He knows everything we do because he sees us all.

Psalm 33:18

But the LORD watches over all who honour him and trust his kindness.

Psalm 65:2

Everyone will come to you because you answer prayer.

Psalm 80:16

Enemies chopped the vine down and set it on fire. Now show your anger and destroy them.

Proverbs 15:29

The LORD never even hears the prayers of the wicked, but he answers the prayers of all who obey him.

Proverbs 15:3

The LORD sees everything, whether good or bad.

Proverbs 15:8

The LORD is disgusted by gifts from the wicked, but it makes him happy when his people pray.

Jeremiah 21:10

I have decided not to rescue Jerusalem. Instead, I am going to let the king of Babylonia burn it to the ground. I, the LORD, have spoken.

Jeremiah 39:12

“Find Jeremiah and keep him safe. Take good care of him and do whatever he asks.”

Ezekiel 15:7

I will punish the people of Jerusalem with fire. Some of them have escaped one destruction, but soon they will be completely burnt. And when that happens, you, Ezekiel, will know that I am the LORD.

Leviticus 17:10

I will turn against any of my people who eat blood. This also includes any foreigners living among you.

Leviticus 20:3

They have disgraced both the place where I am worshipped and my holy name, and so I will turn against them and no longer let them belong to my people.

Leviticus 20:6

I will be your enemy if you go to someone who claims to speak with the dead, and I will destroy you from among my people.

Leviticus 26:17

and I will turn from you and let you be destroyed by your attackers. You will even run at the very rumour of attack.

Zechariah 4:10

Those who have made fun of this day of small beginnings will celebrate when they see Zerubbabel holding this important stone. Those seven lamps represent my eyes—the eyes of the LORD—and they see everything on this earth.

John 9:31

We know that God listens only to people who love and obey him. God doesn't listen to sinners.

Deuteronomy 11:12

because the LORD your God keeps his eye on this land and takes care of it all year long.

James 5:16

If you have sinned, you should tell each other what you have done. Then you can pray for one another and be healed. The prayer of an innocent person is powerful, and it can help a lot.