Genesis 18:17

New International Reader's Version

Then the Lord said, “Should I hide from Abraham what I am about to do?

Cross References

Genesis 18:21

that I will go down and see for myself. I want to see if what they have done is as bad as the cries that have reached me. If it is not, then I will know.”

Genesis 18:22

The men turned away and went toward Sodom. But Abraham remained standing in front of the Lord.

Genesis 18:26

The Lord said, “If I find 50 godly people in the city of Sodom, I will spare it. I will spare the whole place because of them.”

Genesis 19:24

Then the Lord sent down burning sulfur. It came down like rain on Sodom and Gomorrah. It came from the Lord. It came out of the sky.

2 Kings 4:27

She came to the man of God at the mountain. Then she took hold of his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away. But the man of God said, “Leave her alone! She is suffering terribly. But the Lord hasn’t told me the reason for it. He has hidden it from me.”

2 Chronicles 20:7

Our God, you drove out the people who lived in this land. You drove them out to make room for your people Israel. You gave this land forever to those who belong to the family line of your friend Abraham.

Psalm 25:14

The Lord shares his plans with those who have respect for him. He makes his covenant known to them.

Amos 3:7

The Lord and King never does anything without telling his servants the prophets about it.

John 15:15

I do not call you slaves anymore. Slaves do not know their master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends. I have told you everything I learned from my Father.

James 2:23

That is what Scripture means where it says, “Abraham believed God. God accepted Abraham because he believed. So his faith made him right with God.” (Genesis 15:6) And that’s not all. God called Abraham his friend.