Genesis 14:23

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

I promise that I will not keep anything that is yours—not even a thread or a sandal strap! I don’t want you to say, ‘I made Abram rich.’

Cross References

2 Kings 5:16

But Elisha said, “The Lord is the one I serve, and as surely as he lives, I will not accept any gift.” Naaman tried hard to make Elisha take the gift, but he refused.

Hebrews 13:5

Keep your lives free from the love of money. And be satisfied with what you have. God has said, “I will never leave you; I will never run away from you.” Deuteronomy 31:6

2 Corinthians 12:14

I am now ready to visit you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you. I don’t want any of the things you own. I only want you. Children should not have to save things to give to their parents. Parents should save to give to their children.

2 Kings 5:20

But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “Look, my master has let Naaman the Aramean go without accepting the gift that he brought. As the Lord lives, I will run after Naaman and get something from him.”

1 Kings 13:8

But the man of God said to the king, “I will not go home with you, even if you give me half of your kingdom! I will not eat or drink anything in this place.

John 1:27

He is the one who is coming later. I am not good enough to be the slave who unties the strings on his sandals.”