Genesis 13:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Abram said to Lot, “We are close relatives. We shouldn't argue, and our men shouldn't be fighting one another.

Cross References

Genesis 13:9

There is plenty of land for you to choose from. Let's separate. If you go north, I'll go south; if you go south, I'll go north.”

Genesis 14:14

that his nephew Lot had been taken away. Three hundred and eighteen of Abram's servants were fighting men, so he took them and followed the enemy as far north as the city of Dan.

Genesis 45:24

Then he sent his brothers off and told them, “Don't argue on the way home!”

Genesis 46:34

When he does, be sure to say, “We are shepherds. Our families have always raised sheep.” If you tell him this, he will let you settle in the region of Goshen. Joseph wanted them to say this to the king, because the Egyptians did not like to have anything to do with people who raised sheep.

Psalm 133:1

It is truly wonderful when relatives live together in peace.

Exodus 2:13

When Moses went out the next day, he saw two Hebrews fighting. So he went to the man who had started the fight and asked, “Why are you beating up one of your own people?”

Proverbs 15:1

A kind answer soothes angry feelings, but harsh words stir them up.

Proverbs 15:18

Losing your temper causes a lot of trouble, but staying calm settles arguments.

Proverbs 20:3

It makes you look good when you avoid a fight— only fools love to quarrel.

Matthew 5:9

God blesses those people who make peace. They will be called his children!

Acts 7:26

The next day Moses saw two of his own people fighting, and he tried to make them stop. He said, “Men, you are both Israelites. Why are you so cruel to each other?”

Romans 12:10

Love each other as brothers and sisters and honour others more than you do yourself.

Philippians 2:14

Do everything without grumbling or arguing.

1 Thessalonians 4:9

We don't have to write to you about the need to love each other. God has taught you to do this,

Hebrews 12:14

Try to live at peace with everyone! Live a clean life. If you don't, you will never see the Lord.

Hebrews 13:1

Keep being concerned about each other as the Lord's followers should.

1 Peter 1:22

You obeyed the truth, and your souls were made pure. Now you sincerely love each other. But you must keep on loving with all your heart.

1 Peter 2:17

Respect everyone and show special love for God's people. Honour God and respect the Emperor.

1 Peter 3:8

Finally, all of you should agree and have concern and love for each other. You should also be kind and humble.

1 Peter 4:8

Most important of all, you must sincerely love each other, because love wipes away many sins.

2 Peter 1:7

concern for others, and love.

1 John 4:7

My dear friends, we must love each other. Love comes from God, and when we love each other, it shows that we have been given new life. We are now God's children, and we know him.

Judges 9:26

One day, Gaal son of Ebed went to live in Shechem. His brothers moved there too, and soon the leaders of Shechem started trusting him.