Genesis 2:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But the LORD told him, “You may eat fruit from any tree in the garden,

Cross References

Genesis 1:29

I have provided all kinds of fruit and grain for you to eat.

Genesis 2:15

The LORD God put the man in the Garden of Eden to take care of it and to look after it.

Genesis 2:9

The LORD God placed all kinds of beautiful trees and fruit trees in the garden. Two other trees were in the middle of the garden. One of the trees gave life—the other gave the power to know the difference between right and wrong.

Genesis 3:3

except the one in the middle. He told us not to eat fruit from that tree or even to touch it. If we do, we will die.”

1 Timothy 4:4

Everything God created is good. And if you give thanks, you may eat anything.

1 Timothy 6:17

Warn the rich people of this world not to be proud or to trust in wealth that is easily lost. Tell them to have faith in God, who is rich and blesses us with everything we need to enjoy life.

1 Samuel 15:22

“Tell me,” Samuel said. “Does the LORD really want sacrifices and offerings? No! He doesn't want your sacrifices. He wants you to obey him.