Genesis 1:1

Good News Translation (US Version)

In the beginning, when God created the universe,

Cross References

Hebrews 11:3

It is by faith that we understand that the universe was created by God's word, so that what can be seen was made out of what cannot be seen.

Isaiah 45:18

The Lord created the heavens— he is the one who is God! He formed and made the earth— he made it firm and lasting. He did not make it a desolate waste, but a place for people to live. It is he who says, “I am the Lord, and there is no other god.

Revelation 4:11

“Our Lord and God! You are worthy to receive glory, honor, and power. For you created all things, and by your will they were given existence and life.”

Hebrews 1:10

He also said, “You, Lord, in the beginning created the earth, and with your own hands you made the heavens.

Isaiah 42:5

God created the heavens and stretched them out; he fashioned the earth and all that lives there; he gave life and breath to all its people. And now the Lord God says to his servant,

Exodus 20:11

In six days I, the Lord, made the earth, the sky, the seas, and everything in them, but on the seventh day I rested. That is why I, the Lord, blessed the Sabbath and made it holy.

Job 38:4

Were you there when I made the world? If you know so much, tell me about it.

Acts 17:24

God, who made the world and everything in it, is Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands.

2 Peter 3:5

They purposely ignore the fact that long ago God gave a command, and the heavens and earth were created. The earth was formed out of water and by water,

Nehemiah 9:6

And then the people of Israel prayed this prayer: “You, Lord, you alone are Lord; you made the heavens and the stars of the sky. You made land and sea and everything in them; you gave life to all. The heavenly powers bow down and worship you.

Isaiah 44:24

“I am the Lord, your savior; I am the one who created you. I am the Lord, the Creator of all things. I alone stretched out the heavens; when I made the earth, no one helped me.

Jeremiah 32:17

“Sovereign Lord, you made the earth and the sky by your great power and might; nothing is too difficult for you.

Jeremiah 51:15

The Lord made the earth by his power; by his wisdom he created the world and stretched out the heavens.

Psalm 33:9

When he spoke, the world was created; at his command everything appeared.

Proverbs 3:19

The Lord created the earth by his wisdom; by his knowledge he set the sky in place.

Revelation 14:7

He said in a loud voice, “Honor God and praise his greatness! For the time has come for him to judge all people. Worship him who made heaven, earth, sea, and the springs of water!”

Psalm 115:15

May you be blessed by the Lord, who made heaven and earth!

Acts 14:15

“Why are you doing this? We ourselves are only human beings like you! We are here to announce the Good News, to turn you away from these worthless things to the living God, who made heaven, earth, sea, and all that is in them.

Psalm 136:5

By his wisdom he made the heavens; his love is eternal;

Jeremiah 10:12

The Lord made the earth by his power; by his wisdom he created the world and stretched out the heavens.

1 Corinthians 8:6

yet there is for us only one God, the Father, who is the Creator of all things and for whom we live; and there is only one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things were created and through whom we live.

Psalm 8:3

When I look at the sky, which you have made, at the moon and the stars, which you set in their places—

Psalm 102:25

long ago you created the earth, and with your own hands you made the heavens.

Hebrews 3:4

Every house, of course, is built by someone—and God is the one who has built all things.

Psalm 124:8

Our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

Hebrews 1:2

but in these last days he has spoken to us through his Son. He is the one through whom God created the universe, the one whom God has chosen to possess all things at the end.

Proverbs 16:4

Everything the Lord has made has its destiny; and the destiny of the wicked is destruction.

Psalm 33:6

The Lord created the heavens by his command, the sun, moon, and stars by his spoken word.

Psalm 121:2

My help will come from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

Zechariah 12:1

This is a message about Israel from the Lord, the Lord who spread out the skies, created the earth, and gave life to man. He says,

Isaiah 40:28

Don't you know? Haven't you heard? The Lord is the everlasting God; he created all the world. He never grows tired or weary. No one understands his thoughts.

Psalm 104:24

Lord, you have made so many things! How wisely you made them all! The earth is filled with your creatures.

Psalm 96:5

The gods of all other nations are only idols, but the Lord created the heavens.

Revelation 10:6

and took a vow in the name of God, who lives forever and ever, who created heaven, earth, and the sea, and everything in them. The angel said, “There will be no more delay!

Romans 11:36

For all things were created by him, and all things exist through him and for him. To God be the glory forever! Amen.

Acts 4:24

When the believers heard it, they all joined together in prayer to God: “Master and Creator of heaven, earth, and sea, and all that is in them!

Psalm 90:2

Before you created the hills or brought the world into being, you were eternally God, and will be God forever.

Isaiah 51:16

I stretched out the heavens and laid the earth's foundations; I say to Jerusalem, ‘You are my people! I have given you my teaching, and I protect you with my hand.’”

Isaiah 37:16

“Almighty Lord, God of Israel, seated above the winged creatures, you alone are God, ruling all the kingdoms of the world. You created the earth and the sky.

Psalm 146:6

the Creator of heaven, earth, and sea, and all that is in them. He always keeps his promises;

Psalm 134:3

May the Lord, who made heaven and earth, bless you from Zion!

Revelation 22:13

I am the first and the last, the beginning and the end.”

1 John 1:1

We write to you about the Word of life, which has existed from the very beginning. We have heard it, and we have seen it with our eyes; yes, we have seen it, and our hands have touched it.

Mark 13:19

For the trouble of those days will be far worse than any the world has ever known from the very beginning when God created the world until the present time. Nor will there ever be anything like it again.

Isaiah 40:26

Look up at the sky! Who created the stars you see? The one who leads them out like an army, he knows how many there are and calls each one by name! His power is so great— not one of them is ever missing!

Psalm 104:30

But when you give them breath, they are created; you give new life to the earth.

1 Chronicles 16:26

The gods of all other nations are only idols, but the Lord created the heavens.

Revelation 21:6

And he said, “It is done! I am the first and the last, the beginning and the end. To anyone who is thirsty I will give the right to drink from the spring of the water of life without paying for it.

Ephesians 3:9

and of making all people see how God's secret plan is to be put into effect. God, who is the Creator of all things, kept his secret hidden through all the past ages,

Isaiah 51:13

Have you forgotten the Lord who made you, who stretched out the heavens and laid the earth's foundations? Why should you live in constant fear of the fury of those who oppress you, of those who are ready to destroy you? Their fury can no longer touch you.

Isaiah 65:17

The Lord says, “I am making a new earth and new heavens. The events of the past will be completely forgotten.

Revelation 3:14

“To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: “This is the message from the Amen, the faithful and true witness, who is the origin of all that God has created.

Job 26:13

It is his breath that made the sky clear, and his hand that killed the escaping monster.

Ecclesiastes 12:1

So remember your Creator while you are still young, before those dismal days and years come when you will say, “I don't enjoy life.”

Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus said, “Father, Lord of heaven and earth! I thank you because you have shown to the unlearned what you have hidden from the wise and learned.

Exodus 31:18

When God had finished speaking to Moses on Mount Sinai, he gave him the two stone tablets on which God himself had written the commandments.

Job 9:8

No one helped God spread out the heavens or trample the sea monster's back.

Isaiah 40:21

Do you not know? Were you not told long ago? Have you not heard how the world began?

2 Kings 19:15

and prayed, “O Lord, the God of Israel, seated on your throne above the winged creatures, you alone are God, ruling all the kingdoms of the world. You created the earth and the sky.

2 Chronicles 2:11

King Hiram sent Solomon a letter in reply. He wrote, “Because the Lord loves his people, he has made you their king.

Psalm 8:4

what are human beings, that you think of them; mere mortals, that you care for them?