Jonah 1:12

God's Word

He told them, “Throw me overboard. Then the sea will become calm. I know that I’m responsible for this violent storm.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 24:17

When David saw the Messenger who had been killing the people, he said to the Lord, “I’ve sinned. I’ve done wrong. What have these sheep done? Please let your punishment be against me and against my father’s family.”

1 Chronicles 21:17

David said to God, “I’m the one who ordered the people to be counted. I am the one who sinned and did wrong. What have these sheep done? Lord my God, let your punishment be against me and my father’s family, but don’t punish your people with a plague.”

Joshua 7:12

“The people of Israel will not be able to defend themselves against their enemies. They will run away from their enemies because the people of Israel are now claimed for destruction. I will not be with you anymore unless you destroy what I have claimed for myself.

Acts 27:24

The angel told me, ‘Don’t be afraid, Paul! You must present your case to the emperor. God has granted safety to everyone who is sailing with you.’

John 11:50

You haven’t even considered this: It is better for one man to die for the people than for the whole nation to be destroyed.”

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much that is good.

Jonah 1:11

The storm was getting worse. So they asked Jonah, “What should we do with you to calm the sea?”

Jonah 1:13

Instead, the men tried to row harder to get the ship back to shore, but they couldn’t do it. The storm was getting worse.

Job 35:8

Your wickedness affects only someone like yourself. Your righteousness affects only the descendants of Adam.