Jonah 1:12

New English Translation

He said to them, “Pick me up and throw me into the sea to make the sea quiet down, because I know it’s my fault you are in this severe storm.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 24:17

When he saw the angel who was destroying the people, David said to the Lord, “Look, it is I who have sinned and done this evil thing! As for these sheep – what have they done? Attack me and my family.”

1 Chronicles 21:17

David said to God, “Was I not the one who decided to number the army? I am the one who sinned and committed this awful deed! As for these sheep – what have they done? O Lord my God, attack me and my family, but remove the plague from your people!”

Job 35:8

Your wickedness affects only a person like yourself, and your righteousness only other people.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

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

Jonah 1:11

Because the storm was growing worse and worse, they said to him, “What should we do to you to make the sea calm down for us?”

Jonah 1:13

Instead, they tried to row back to land, but they were not able to do so because the storm kept growing worse and worse.

John 11:50

You do not realize that it is more to your advantage to have one man die for the people than for the whole nation to perish.”

Acts 27:24

and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul! You must stand before Caesar, and God has graciously granted you the safety of all who are sailing with you.’

Joshua 7:12

The Israelites are unable to stand before their enemies; they retreat because they have become subject to annihilation. I will no longer be with you, unless you destroy what has contaminated you.