1 Samuel 2:25

New International Reader's Version

If a person sins against someone else, God can help that sinner. But if anyone sins against the Lord, who can help them?” In spite of what their father Eli said, his sons didn’t pay any attention to his warning. That’s because the Lord had already decided to put them to death.

Cross References

Genesis 38:10

What he did was evil in the Lord’s eyes. So the Lord put him to death also.

Genesis 38:7

But Judah’s oldest son Er was evil in the Lord’s eyes. So the Lord put him to death.

1 Kings 8:31

“Suppose someone does something wrong to their neighbor. And the person who has done something wrong is required to give their word. They must tell the truth about what they have done. They must come and do it in front of your altar in this temple.

1 Kings 8:32

When they do, listen to them from heaven. Take action. Judge between the person and their neighbor. Punish the guilty one. Do to that person what they have done to their neighbor. Deal with the one who isn’t guilty in a way that shows they are free from blame. That will prove they aren’t guilty.

2 Chronicles 10:15

So the king didn’t listen to the people. That’s because God had planned it that way. What the Lord had said through Ahijah came true. Ahijah had spoken the Lord’s message to Jeroboam, the son of Nebat. Ahijah was from Shiloh.

2 Chronicles 25:16

While the prophet was still speaking, the king spoke to him. He said, “Did I ask you for advice? Stop! If you don’t, you will be struck down.” So the prophet stopped. But then he said, “I know that God has decided to destroy you. That’s because you have worshiped other gods. You haven’t listened to my advice.”

Job 9:33

I wish someone would settle matters between us. I wish someone would bring us together.

Psalm 51:16

You don’t take delight in sacrifice. If you did, I would bring it. You don’t take pleasure in burnt offerings.

Psalm 51:4

You are the one I’ve really sinned against. I’ve done what is evil in your sight. So you are right when you sentence me. You are fair when you judge me.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son pays attention to what his father teaches him. But anyone who makes fun of others doesn’t listen to warnings.

Proverbs 15:10

Hard training is in store for anyone who leaves the right path. A person who hates to be corrected will die.

Proverbs 29:1

Whoever still won’t obey after being warned many times will suddenly be destroyed. Nothing can save them.

Ecclesiastes 3:3

There is a time to kill. And there’s a time to heal. There is a time to tear down. And there’s a time to build up.

Numbers 15:30

“ ‘But suppose someone sins on purpose. It does not matter whether they are an Israelite or an outsider. They speak evil things against the Lord. They must be separated from the community of Israel.

Deuteronomy 1:17

When you judge them, treat everyone the same. Listen to those who are important and those who are not. Don’t be afraid of anyone. God is the highest judge. Bring me any case that is too hard for you. I’ll listen to it.”

Deuteronomy 2:30

But Sihon, the king of Heshbon, refused to let us walk through. The Lord your God had made him stubborn in his heart and spirit. The Lord wanted to hand him over to you. And that’s exactly what he has done.

1 Timothy 2:5

There is only one God. And there is only one go-between for God and human beings. He is the man Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 10:26

What if we keep sinning on purpose? What if we do it even after we know the truth? Then there is no offering for our sins.

Hebrews 10:27

All we can do is to wait in fear for God to judge. His blazing fire will burn up his enemies.

Hebrews 7:25

People now come to God through him. And he is able to save them completely and for all time. Jesus lives forever. He prays for them.

Joshua 11:20

The Lord himself made their people stubborn. He made them go to war against Israel so he could totally destroy them. He wanted to wipe them out. He didn’t show them any mercy. The Lord had commanded Moses to destroy the Canaanites.

1 Samuel 3:14

So I made a promise to the family of Eli. I said, ‘The sins of Eli’s family will never be paid for by bringing sacrifices or offerings.’ ”