Job 22:2

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Can a man be of any use to God? Can even a wise man be of use to him?

Cross References

Luke 17:10

In the same way, when you have done all that you were commanded, you should say, “We are unworthy   servants; we’ve only done our duty.” ’

Job 21:15

Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him, and what will we gain by pleading with him? ’

Matthew 5:29

If your right eye causes you to sin,   gouge it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of the parts of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.

Proverbs 9:12

If you are wise, you are wise for your own benefit; if you mock, you alone will bear the consequences.’

Deuteronomy 10:13

Keep the Lord’s commands and statutes I am giving you today, for your own good.

Acts 17:25

Neither is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything,  since he himself gives everyone life and breath and all things.

Job 7:17

What is a mere human, that you think so highly of him and pay so much attention to him?

Job 22:1

Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:

Job 22:3

Does it delight the Almighty if you are righteous? Does he profit if you perfect your behaviour?