Genesis 9:23

Free Bible Version

Shem and Japheth picked up a cloak and, holding it over their shoulders, walked in backwards and covered up their father's privates. They made sure to look the other way so they wouldn't see their father's privates.

Cross References

Genesis 9:22

Ham, the father of Canaan, saw his father's private parts and went and told his two brothers who were outside.

Genesis 9:24

When Noah woke up from his drunken sleep, he discovered what his youngest son had done,

Exodus 20:12

Honor your father and mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

Leviticus 19:32

Stand up and be respectful of older people. Show reverence for your God. I am the Lord.

Romans 13:7

Pay whatever you owe: taxes to the tax authorities, fees to the fee-collectors; give respect to those who should be respected, honor those who should be honored.

Galatians 6:1

My friends, if someone is led astray by sin, you who are spiritual should bring them back with a gentle spirit. Watch out that you don't get tempted too.

1 Timothy 5:1

Don't rebuke a man who is older than you. Instead, encourage him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers,

1 Timothy 5:17

Elders who direct the church well should be seen as doubly valuable, particularly those who work in speaking the Word and in teaching.

1 Timothy 5:19

Don't entertain any accusation against an elder unless two or three witnesses support it.

1 Peter 2:17

Respect everyone. Show your love to the community of believers. Have reverence for God. Respect the king.

1 Peter 4:8

Most of all, you should love one another very deeply, for love covers many of the wrong things people do.