Genesis 18:23

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

who asked, “LORD, when you destroy the evil people, are you also going to destroy those who are good?

Cross References

Genesis 18:24

Wouldn't you spare the city if there are only fifty good people in it?

Genesis 18:25

You surely wouldn't let them be killed when you destroy the evil ones. You are the judge of all the earth, and you do what is right.”

Genesis 20:4

Abimelech said to the Lord, “Don't kill me! I haven't slept with Sarah. Didn't they say they were brother and sister? I am completely innocent.”

2 Samuel 24:17

David saw the angel killing everyone and told the LORD, “These people are like sheep with me as their shepherd. I have sinned terribly, but they have done nothing wrong. Please, punish me and my family instead of them!”

Job 34:17

The mighty God is the one who brings about justice, and you are condemning him.

Job 8:3

Does God All-Powerful stand in the way of justice?

Psalm 73:28

It is good for me to be near you. I choose you as my protector, and I will tell about your wonderful deeds.

Exodus 23:7

Don't bring false charges against anyone or sentence an innocent person to death. I won't forgive you if you do.

Jeremiah 30:21

One of your own people will become your ruler. And when I invite him to come near me at the place of worship, he will do so. No one would dare to come near without being invited.

Numbers 16:22

But the two men bowed down and prayed, “Our God, you gave these people life. Why would you punish everyone here when only one man has sinned?”

Hebrews 10:22

So let's come near God with pure hearts and a confidence that comes from having faith. Let's keep our hearts pure, our consciences free from evil, and our bodies washed with clean water.

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.

James 5:17

Elijah was just as human as we are, and for three and a half years his prayers kept the rain from falling.