Genesis 20:16

Good News Translation

He said to Sarah, “I am giving your brother a thousand pieces of silver as proof to all who are with you that you are innocent; everyone will know that you have done no wrong.”

Cross References

Genesis 20:17

Because of what had happened to Sarah, Abraham's wife, the Lord had made it impossible for any woman in Abimelech's palace to have children. So Abraham prayed for Abimelech, and God healed him. He also healed his wife and his slave women, so that they could have children.

Genesis 20:5

Abraham himself said that she was his sister, and she said the same thing. I did this with a clear conscience, and I have done no wrong.”

Genesis 24:65

and asked Abraham's servant, “Who is that man walking toward us in the field?” “He is my master,” the servant answered. So she took her scarf and covered her face.

Genesis 26:11

Abimelech warned all the people: “Anyone who mistreats this man or his wife will be put to death.”

Proverbs 12:1

Any who love knowledge want to be told when they are wrong. It is stupid to hate being corrected.

Proverbs 25:12

A warning given by an experienced person to someone willing to listen is more valuable than gold rings or jewelry made of the finest gold.

Proverbs 27:5

Better to correct someone openly than to let him think you don't care for him at all.

Jonah 1:6

The captain found him there and said to him, “What are you doing asleep? Get up and pray to your god for help. Maybe he will feel sorry for us and spare our lives.”

Revelation 3:19

I rebuke and punish all whom I love. Be in earnest, then, and turn from your sins.