Exodus 18:21

New International Reader's Version

But choose men of ability from all the people. They must have respect for God. You must be able to trust them. They must not try to get money by cheating others. Appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.

Cross References

Genesis 22:12

“Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. “Do not harm him. Now I know that you would do anything for God. You have not held back from me your son, your only son.”

Genesis 42:18

On the third day, Joseph spoke to them again. He said, “Do what I say. Then you will live, because I have respect for God.

Genesis 47:6

The land of Egypt is open to you. Let your father and brothers live in the best part of the land. Let them live in Goshen. Do any of them have special skills? If they do, put them in charge of my own livestock.”

2 Samuel 18:1

David brought together the men with him. He appointed commanders of thousands over some of them. He appointed commanders of hundreds over the others.

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke. The Rock of Israel said to me, ‘A king must rule over people in a way that is right. He must have respect for God when he rules.

1 Kings 18:12

But the Spirit of the Lord might carry you away when I leave you. Then I won’t know where you are. If I go and tell Ahab and he doesn’t find you, he’ll kill me. But I’ve worshiped the Lord ever since I was young.

1 Kings 18:3

Ahab had sent for Obadiah. He was in charge of Ahab’s palace. Obadiah had great respect for the Lord.

Ezra 7:25

Ezra, appoint judges and other court officials. When you do it, use the wisdom your God gives you. Those you appoint should do what is right and fair when they judge people. They should do it for everyone who lives west of the Euphrates River. They should do it for everyone who knows the laws of your God. And I want you to teach the people who don’t know those laws.

Nehemiah 5:9

So I continued, “What you are doing isn’t right. Shouldn’t you show respect for our God? Shouldn’t you live in a way that will keep our enemies from saying bad things about us?

Nehemiah 7:2

I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem. Hananiah helped him. Hananiah was commander of the fort that was by the temple. Hanani was an honest man. He had more respect for God than most people do.

Job 1:1

There was a man who lived in the land of Uz. His name was Job. He was honest. He did what was right. He had respect for God and avoided evil.

Job 29:16

I was like a father to needy people. I stood up for strangers in court.

Job 31:13

“Suppose I haven’t treated any of my male and female servants fairly when they’ve brought charges against me.

Psalm 15:1

Lord, who can live in your sacred tent? Who can stay on your holy mountain?

Psalm 15:5

They lend their money to poor people without charging interest. They don’t accept money to harm those who aren’t guilty. Anyone who lives like that will always be secure.

Exodus 17:9

Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men. Then go out and fight against the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill. I’ll stand there holding the walking stick God gave me.”

Exodus 18:25

He chose men of ability from the whole community of Israel. He made them leaders of the people. They became officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.

Proverbs 28:2

A country has many rulers when its people don’t obey. But an understanding ruler knows how to keep order.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Everything has now been heard. And here’s the final thing I want to say. Have respect for God and obey his commandments. This is what he expects of all human beings.

Isaiah 16:5

A man from the royal house of David will sit on Judah’s throne. He will rule with faithful love. When he judges he will do what is fair. He will be quick to do what is right.

Isaiah 33:15

People must do what is right. They must be honest and tell the truth. They must not get rich by cheating others. Their hands must not receive money from those who want special favors. They must not let their ears listen to plans to commit murder. They must close their eyes to even thinking about doing what is evil.

Isaiah 59:4

People aren’t fair when they present cases in court. They aren’t honest when they state their case. They depend on weak arguments. They tell lies. They plan to make trouble. Then they carry it out.

Jeremiah 5:1

The Lord says, “Go up and down the streets of Jerusalem. Look around. Think about what you see. Search through the market. See if you can find one honest person who tries to be truthful. If you can, I will forgive this city.

Ezekiel 18:8

He does not charge interest when he lends money to them. He does not make money from them. He keeps himself from doing what is wrong. He judges cases fairly.

Ezekiel 22:12

You accept money from people who want special favors. You do this to spill someone’s blood. You charge interest to poor people when you lend them money. You make money from them. You get rich by cheating your neighbors. And you have forgotten me,” announces the Lord and King.

Zechariah 7:9

Here is what the Lord who rules over all said to his people. “Treat everyone with justice. Show mercy and tender concern to one another.

Zechariah 8:16

Here is what you must do. Speak the truth to one another. Make true and wise decisions in your courts.

Numbers 1:16

These were the men appointed from the community. They were the leaders of the tribes of their people. They were the heads of the major families in Israel.

Numbers 1:4

One man from each tribe must help you. Those who help must be the heads of their families.

Numbers 10:4

Suppose only one trumpet is blown. Then the leaders must gather in front of you. They are the heads of the tribes of Israel.

Luke 18:2

He said, “In a certain town there was a judge. He didn’t have any respect for God or care about what people thought.

Luke 18:4

“For some time the judge refused. But finally he said to himself, ‘I don’t have any respect for God. I don’t care about what people think.

Acts 20:33

I haven’t longed for anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.

Acts 6:3

Brothers and sisters, choose seven of your men. They must be known as men who are wise and full of the Holy Spirit. We will turn this important work over to them.

Deuteronomy 22:18

The elders will punish the man.

1 Timothy 3:3

He must not get drunk. He must not push people around. He must be gentle. He must not be a person who likes to argue. He must not love money.

Joshua 22:14

They sent ten of their leaders with him. There was one from each of the tribes of Israel. Each man was the leader of a family group among the larger family groups of Israel.

1 Samuel 8:12

He’ll choose some of your sons to be commanders of thousands of men. Some will be commanders of fifties. Others will have to plow his fields and gather his crops. Still others will have to make weapons of war and parts for his chariots.

1 Samuel 8:3

But his sons didn’t live as he did. They were only interested in making money. They accepted money from people who wanted special favors. They made things that were wrong appear to be right.