Genesis 14:23

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

that I won't keep anything of yours, not even a sandal strap or a piece of thread. Then you can never say that you are the one who made me rich.

Cross References

1 Kings 13:8

“No, I wouldn't go with you, even if you offered me half of your kingdom. I won't eat or drink here either.

2 Kings 5:16

“I am a servant of the living LORD,” Elisha answered, “and I swear that I will not take anything from you.” Naaman kept begging, but Elisha kept refusing.

2 Kings 5:20

Gehazi said to himself, “Elisha let that Syrian off too easily. He should have taken Naaman's gift. I swear by the living LORD that I will talk to Naaman myself and get something from him.”

John 1:27

Even though I came first, I am not good enough to untie his sandals.”

2 Corinthians 12:14

I am planning to visit you for the third time. But I still won't make a burden of myself. What I really want is you, and not what you have. Children are not supposed to save up for their parents, but parents are supposed to take care of their children.

Hebrews 13:5

Don't fall in love with money. Be satisfied with what you have. The Lord has promised that he will not leave us or desert us.