Zephaniah 2:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:22

David answered: While he was still alive, I went without food and cried because there was still hope. I said to myself, “Who knows? Perhaps the LORD will have pity on me and let the child live.”

Psalm 105:4

Trust the LORD and his mighty power.

Psalm 149:4

The LORD is pleased with his people, and he gives victory to those who are humble.

Psalm 22:26

The poor will eat and be full, and all who worship you will be thankful and live in hope.

Psalm 31:20

You are their shelter from harmful plots, and you are their protection from vicious gossip.

Psalm 45:4

and ride out in splendour! Win victories for truth and mercy and justice. Do fearsome things with your powerful arm.

Psalm 57:1

God Most High, have pity on me! Have mercy. I run to you for safety. In the shadow of your wings, I seek protection till danger dies down.

Psalm 76:9

when you took over as judge, ready to rescue everyone in need.

Psalm 91:1

Live under the protection of God Most High and stay in the shadow of God All-Powerful.

Exodus 12:27

And you will answer, “The Passover animal is killed to honour the LORD. We do these things because on that night long ago the LORD passed over the homes of our people in Egypt. He killed the firstborn sons of the Egyptians, but he saved our children from death.” After Moses finished speaking, the people of Israel knelt down and worshipped the LORD.

Proverbs 18:10

The LORD is a mighty tower where his people can run for safety—

Isaiah 1:17

and learn to live right. See that justice is done. Defend widows and orphans and help those in need.”

Isaiah 11:4

The poor and the needy will be treated with fairness and with justice. His word will be law everywhere in the land, and criminals will be put to death.

Isaiah 61:1

The Spirit of the LORD God has taken control of me! The LORD has chosen and sent me to tell the oppressed the good news, to heal the brokenhearted, and to announce freedom for prisoners and captives.

Jeremiah 45:5

I am bringing disaster everywhere, so don't even think about making any big plans for yourself. However, I promise that wherever you go, I will at least protect you from death. I, the LORD, have spoken.

Ezekiel 13:5

They don't warn the people about coming trouble or tell them how dangerous it is to sin against me.

Hosea 10:12

Plough your fields, scatter seeds of justice, and harvest faithfulness. Worship me, the LORD, and I will send my saving power down like rain.

Hosea 7:10

I am the LORD, their God, but in all their troubles their pride keeps them from returning to me.

Zechariah 8:19

People of Judah, I, the LORD, demand that whenever you go without food as a way of worshipping me, it should become a time of celebration. No matter if it's the fourth month, the fifth month, the seventh month, or the tenth month, you should have a joyful festival. So love truth and live at peace.

Matthew 5:5

God blesses those people who are humble. The earth will belong to them!

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally, my dear friends, since you belong to the Lord Jesus, we beg and urge you to live as we taught you. Then you will please God. You are already living that way, but try even harder.

1 Thessalonians 4:10

and you already have shown your love for all his people in Macedonia. But, my dear friends, we ask you to do even more.

1 Peter 1:22

You obeyed the truth, and your souls were made pure. Now you sincerely love each other. But you must keep on loving with all your heart.

1 Peter 3:4

Be beautiful in your heart by being gentle and quiet. This kind of beauty will last, and God considers it very special.

2 Peter 3:18

Let the wonderful kindness and the understanding that come from our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ help you to keep on growing. Praise Jesus now and for ever! Amen.