Genesis 17:9

New International Reader's Version

Then God said to Abraham, “You must keep my covenant. You and your family after you must keep it for all time to come.

Cross References

Genesis 17:23

On that same day Abraham circumcised his son Ishmael. He also circumcised every male who was born into his family or bought with his money. He did exactly as God had told him.

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him. He must direct his children to live in the way that pleases me. And he must direct the members of his family after him to do the same. So he must guide all of them in doing what is right and fair. Then I, the Lord, will do for Abraham what I have promised him.”

Psalm 103:18

He always loves those who keep his covenant. He always does what is right for those who remember to obey his commands.

Psalm 25:10

All the Lord’s ways are loving and faithful toward those who obey what his covenant commands.

Exodus 19:5

Now obey me completely. Keep my covenant. If you do, then out of all the nations you will be my special treasure. The whole earth is mine.