Job 1:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Many years ago, a man named Job lived in the land of Uz. He was a truly good person, who respected God and refused to do evil.

Cross References

Genesis 17:1

Abram was ninety-nine years old when the LORD appeared to him again and said, “I am God All-Powerful. If you obey me and always do right,

Genesis 22:12

“Don't hurt the boy or harm him in any way!” the angel said. “Now I know that you truly obey God, because you were willing to offer him your only son.”

Genesis 36:28

Dishan's sons were Uz and Aran.

Genesis 42:18

before saying to them: Since I respect God, I'll give you a chance to save your lives.

Genesis 6:9

and this is the story about him. Noah was the only person who lived right and obeyed God.

2 Kings 20:3

“Don't forget that I have been faithful to you, LORD. I have obeyed you with all my heart, and I do whatever you say is right.” After this, he cried hard.

1 Chronicles 1:17

Shem was the ancestor of Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, Aram, Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech; they were the ancestors of the kingdoms named after them.

1 Chronicles 1:42

Ezer was the father of Bilhan, Zaavan, and Jaakan. Dishan was the father of Uz and Aran.

Job 1:8

Then the LORD asked, “What do you think of my servant Job? No one on earth is like him—he is a truly good person, who respects me and refuses to do evil.”

Job 2:3

Then the LORD asked, “What do you think of my servant Job? No one on earth is like him—he is a truly good person, who respects me and refuses to do evil. And he hasn't changed, even though you persuaded me to destroy him for no reason.”

Job 28:28

God told us, “Wisdom means that you respect me, the Lord, and turn from sin.”

Job 4:6

You respect God and live right, so don't lose hope!

Job 9:21

I am not guilty, but I no longer care what happens to me.

Exodus 18:21

You will need to appoint some competent leaders who respect God and are trustworthy and honest. Then put them over groups of ten, fifty, a hundred, and a thousand.

Proverbs 14:16

Only a stupid fool is never cautious— so be extra careful and stay out of trouble.

Proverbs 14:2

By living right, you show that you respect the LORD; by being deceitful, you show that you despise him.

Proverbs 16:17

God's people avoid evil ways, and they protect themselves by watching where they go.

Proverbs 16:6

If we truly love God, our sins will be forgiven; if we show him respect, we will keep away from sin.

Proverbs 20:7

Good people live right, and God blesses the children who follow their example.

Proverbs 3:7

Don't ever think that you are wise enough, but respect the LORD and stay away from evil.

Proverbs 8:13

If you respect the LORD, you will hate evil. I hate pride and conceit and deceitful lies.

Jeremiah 25:20

and all the foreigners who lived in the country. Next I went to the king of Uz, and then to the four kings of Philistia, who ruled from Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and what was left of Ashdod.

Lamentations 4:21

You people of Edom can celebrate now! But your time will come to suffer and stagger around naked.

Ezekiel 14:14

Even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were living in that nation, their faithfulness would not save anyone but themselves.

Ezekiel 14:20

Again, even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were living there, I, the LORD, promise that the children of these faithful men would also die. Only the three of them would be spared.

Luke 1:6

Both of them were good people and pleased the Lord God by obeying all that he had commanded.

Deuteronomy 18:13

Never be guilty of doing any of these disgusting things!

James 5:11

In fact, we praise the ones who endured the most. You remember how patient Job was and how the Lord finally helped him. The Lord did this because he is so merciful and kind.

1 Peter 3:11

Give up your evil ways and do right, as you find and follow the road that leads to peace.