Isaiah 51:1

God's Word

Listen to me, you people who pursue what is right and seek the Lord. Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were dug.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 15:2

Azariah went to Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa and all you men from Judah and Benjamin. The Lord is with you when you are with him. If you will dedicate your lives to serving him, he will accept you. But if you abandon him, he will abandon you.

2 Chronicles 15:4

But when they were in trouble, they turned to the Lord God of Israel. When they searched for him, he let them find him.

Psalm 24:6

This is the person who seeks him, who searches for the face of the God of Jacob. Selah

Psalm 94:15

The decisions of judges will again become fair, and everyone whose motives are decent will pursue justice.

Proverbs 15:9

The way of wicked people is disgusting to the Lord, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

Proverbs 21:21

Whoever pursues righteousness and mercy will find life, righteousness, and honor.

Isaiah 45:19

I haven’t spoken privately or in some dark corner of the world. I didn’t say to Jacob’s descendants, “Search for me in vain!” I, the Lord, speak what is fair and say what is right.

Isaiah 48:1

Listen to this, descendants of Jacob! You are given the name of Israel. You are descended from Judah. You take oaths by the name of the Lord. You acknowledge the God of Israel, but you are not honest or sincere.

Isaiah 48:12

Listen to me, Jacob, Israel, whom I have called. I am the one. I am the first and the last.

Isaiah 51:4

Pay attention to me, my people. Open your ears to hear me, my nation. My teachings will go out from me. My justice will become a light for the people.

Isaiah 51:7

Listen to me, you people who know righteousness, you people who have my teachings in your hearts. Don’t be afraid of being insulted by people. Don’t be discouraged by their ridicule.

Isaiah 55:6

Seek the Lord while he may be found. Call on him while he is near.

Isaiah 65:10

The Sharon Plain will be a pasture for flocks. The Achor Valley will be a resting place for cattle and for my people who search for me.

Amos 5:6

Search for the Lord and live! If you don’t, he will spread like a fire through the house of Joseph and burn it down. Bethel will have no one to put it out.

Zephaniah 2:3

Search for the Lord, all you humble people in the land who carry out his justice. Search for what is right. Search for humility. Maybe you will find shelter on the day of the Lord’s anger.

Matthew 5:6

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for God’s approval. They will be satisfied.

Matthew 6:33

But first, be concerned about his kingdom and what has his approval. Then all these things will be provided for you.

Romans 10:3

They don’t understand ⌞how to receive⌟ God’s approval. So they try to set up their own way to get it, and they have not accepted God’s way for receiving his approval.

Romans 14:19

So let’s pursue those things which bring peace and which are good for each other.

Philippians 3:13

Brothers and sisters, I can’t consider myself a winner yet. This is what I do: I don’t look back, I lengthen my stride, and

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, must avoid these things. Pursue what God approves of: a godly life, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:22

Stay away from lusts which tempt young people. Pursue what has God’s approval. Pursue faith, love, and peace together with those who worship the Lord with a pure heart.

Hebrews 12:14

Try to live peacefully with everyone, and try to live holy lives, because if you don’t, you will not see the Lord.