Genesis 9:23

Good News Translation

Then Shem and Japheth took a robe and held it behind them on their shoulders. They walked backward into the tent and covered their father, keeping their faces turned away so as not to see him naked.

Cross References

Genesis 9:22

When Ham, the father of Canaan, saw that his father was naked, he went out and told his two brothers.

Genesis 9:24

When Noah sobered up and learned what his youngest son had done to him,

Exodus 20:12

“Respect your father and your mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that I am giving you.

Leviticus 19:32

“Show respect for old people and honor them. Reverently obey me; I am the Lord.

Romans 13:7

Pay, then, what you owe them; pay them your personal and property taxes, and show respect and honor for them all.

Galatians 6:1

My friends, if someone is caught in any kind of wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should set him right; but you must do it in a gentle way. And keep an eye on yourselves, so that you will not be tempted, too.

1 Timothy 5:1

Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as if he were your father. Treat the younger men as your brothers,

1 Timothy 5:17

The elders who do good work as leaders should be considered worthy of receiving double pay, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

1 Timothy 5:19

Do not listen to an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or more witnesses.

1 Peter 2:17

Respect everyone, love other believers, honor God, and respect the Emperor.

1 Peter 4:8

Above everything, love one another earnestly, because love covers over many sins.