Exodus 1:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But the two women were faithful to God and did not kill the boys, even though the king had told them to.

Cross References

Genesis 20:11

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.

Genesis 42:18

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

2 Samuel 24:4

But when David refused to change his mind, Joab and the army officers went out and started counting the people.

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.

Esther 3:3

When the other officials asked Mordecai why he disobeyed the king's command,

Psalm 31:19

You are wonderful, and while everyone watches, you store up blessings for all who honour and trust you.

Exodus 1:18

The king called them in again and asked, “Why are you letting those baby boys live?”

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 8:13

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

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Everything you were taught can be put into a few words: Respect and obey God! This is what life is all about.

Ecclesiastes 8:12

They commit hundreds of crimes and live to a ripe old age, in spite of the saying: Everyone who lives right and respects God will prosper,

Daniel 6:13

The men then told the king, “That Jew named Daniel, who was brought here as a captive, refuses to obey you or the law that you ordered to be written. And he still prays to his god three times a day.”

Hosea 5:11

Israel was brutally crushed. They got what they deserved for worshipping useless idols.

Micah 6:16

Jerusalem, this will happen because you followed the sinful example of kings Omri and Ahab. Now I will destroy you and your property. Then the people of every nation will make fun and insult you.

Matthew 10:28

Don't be afraid of people. They can kill you, but they cannot harm your soul. Instead, you should fear God who can destroy both your body and your soul in hell.

Luke 12:5

God is the one you must fear. Not only can he take your life, but he can throw you into hell. God is certainly the one you should fear!

Acts 5:29

Peter and the apostles replied: We don't obey people. We obey God.

1 Samuel 22:17

Saul shouted to his bodyguards, “These priests of the LORD helped David! They knew he was running away, but they didn't tell me. Kill them!” But the king's officers would not attack the priests of the LORD.