Isaiah 51:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

If you want to do right and obey the LORD, follow Abraham's example. He was the rock from which you were chipped.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 15:2

At once, Azariah went to Asa and said: Listen to me, King Asa and you people of Judah and Benjamin. The LORD will be with you and help you, as long as you obey and worship him. But if you disobey him, he will desert you.

2 Chronicles 15:4

But whenever trouble came, Israel turned back to the LORD their God and worshipped him.

Psalm 24:6

because they worship and serve the God of Jacob.

Psalm 94:15

Justice and fairness will go hand in hand, and all who do right will follow along.

Proverbs 15:9

The LORD is disgusted with all who do wrong, but he loves everyone who does right.

Proverbs 21:21

If you try to be kind and good, you will be blessed with life and goodness and honour.

Isaiah 45:19

The LORD did not speak in a dark secret place or command Jacob's descendants to search for him in vain. The LORD speaks the truth, and this is what he says

Isaiah 48:1

People of Israel, you come from Jacob's family and the tribe of Judah. You claim to worship me, the LORD God of Israel, but you are lying.

Isaiah 48:12

Israel, my chosen people, listen to me. I alone am the LORD, the first and the last.

Isaiah 51:4

The LORD says: You are my people and nation! So pay attention to me. My teaching will cause justice to shine like a light for every nation.

Isaiah 51:7

If you want to do right and to obey my teaching with all your heart, then pay close attention. Don't be discouraged when others insult you and say hurtful things.

Isaiah 55:6

Turn to the LORD! He can still be found. Call out to God! He is near.

Isaiah 65:10

My people will worship me. Then the coastlands of Sharon and the land as far as Achor Valley will turn into pasture land where cattle and sheep will feed and rest.

Amos 5:6

Turn back to the LORD, you descendants of Joseph, and you will live. If you don't, the LORD will attack like fire. Bethel will burn to the ground, and no one can save it.

Zephaniah 2:3

If you humbly obey the LORD, then come and worship him. If you do right and are humble, perhaps you will be safe on that day when the LORD turns loose his anger.

Matthew 5:6

God blesses those people who want to obey him more than to eat or drink. They will be given what they want!

Matthew 6:33

But more than anything else, put God's work first and do what he wants. Then the other things will be yours as well.

Romans 10:3

what makes people acceptable to him. So they refuse to trust God, and they try to be acceptable by obeying the Law.

Romans 14:19

We should try to live at peace and help each other have a strong faith.

Philippians 3:13

My friends, I don't feel that I have already arrived. But I forget what is behind, and I struggle for what is ahead.

1 Timothy 6:11

Timothy, you belong to God, so keep away from all these evil things. Try your best to please God and to be like him. Be faithful, loving, dependable, and gentle.

2 Timothy 2:22

Run from temptations that capture young people. Always do the right thing. Be faithful, loving, and easy to get along with. Worship with people whose hearts are pure.

Hebrews 12:14

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