2 Peter 2:8

Easy To Read Version

(Lot was a good man, but he lived with those evil people every day. Lot’s good heart was hurt by the evil things that he saw and heard.)

Cross References

Genesis 13:13

The Lord knew that the people of Sodom were very evil sinners.

Psalm 119:136

I have cried a river of tears\par because people don’t obey your teachings.\par

Psalm 119:139

My strong feelings are destroying me.\par I am so upset because my enemies\par forgot your commands.\par

Psalm 119:158

I see those traitors. {\cf2\super [607]} \par They don’t obey your word, Lord.\par And I hate that.\par

Proverbs 25:26

If a good person becomes weak and follows an evil person, it is the same as good water that has become dirty.

Proverbs 28:12

When good people become leaders, everyone is happy. But when an evil person is elected, all people go and hide.

Ezekiel 9:4

Then the Lord (Glory) said to him, “Go through the city of Jerusalem. Put a mark on the forehead of every person that feels sad and upset about all the terrible things people are doing in this city.”

1 Timothy 1:9

We also know that the law is not made for good people. The law is made for people who are against the law and for people who refuse to follow the law. The law is for people who are against God and are sinful, people who are not holy and have no religion, people who kill their fathers and mothers, murderers,

Hebrews 11:4

Cain and Abel both offered sacrifices {\cf2\super [143]} to God. But Abel offered a better sacrifice to God because Abel had faith. God said he was pleased with the things Abel offered. And so God called Abel a good man because Abel had faith. Abel died, but through his faith he is still speaking.

James 5:16

Always tell each other the wrong things you have done. Then pray for each other. Do this so that God can heal you. When a good person prays hard, great things happen.