Genesis 21:23

New International Reader's Version

Now make a promise to me here while God is watching. Give me your word that you will treat me fairly. Promise that you will treat my children and their children the same way. I’ve been kind to you. Now you be kind to me and the country where you are living as an outsider.”

Cross References

Genesis 20:14

Then Abimelek gave Abraham sheep and cattle and male and female slaves. He also returned his wife Sarah to him.

Genesis 21:24

Abraham said, “I give you my word that I’ll do it.”

Genesis 24:3

The Lord is the God of heaven and the God of earth. I want you to make a promise to me in his name. I’m living among the people of Canaan. But I want you to promise me that you won’t get a wife for my son from their daughters.

Genesis 26:28

They answered, “We saw clearly that the Lord was with you. So we said, ‘There should be an agreement between us and you.’ We want to make a peace treaty with you.

Genesis 31:44

Come now. Let’s make a formal agreement, you and I. Let it be a witness between us.”

Genesis 31:53

The God of Abraham and Nahor is also the God of their father. May their God decide which of us is right.” So Jacob made a promise using the name of the God his father Isaac worshiped.

Genesis 39:3

Joseph’s master saw that the Lord was with him. He saw that the Lord made Joseph successful in everything he did.

Genesis 47:31

“Give me your word that you will do it,” Jacob said. So Joseph gave him his word. And Israel worshiped God as he leaned on the top of his walking stick.

Jeremiah 4:2

Make all your promises in my name. When you promise say, ‘You can be sure that the Lord is alive.’ Be truthful, fair and honest when you make these promises. Then the nations will ask for blessings from me. And they will boast about me.”

2 Corinthians 1:23

I call God to be my witness. May he take my life if I’m lying. I wanted to spare you, so I didn’t return to Corinth.

Deuteronomy 6:13

Worship the Lord your God. He is the only one you should serve. When you make promises, do so in his name.

Hebrews 6:16

People promise things by someone greater than themselves. Giving your word makes a promise certain. It puts an end to all arguing.

Joshua 2:12

“Now then, please give me your word. Promise me in the name of the Lord that you will be kind to my family. I’ve been kind to you. Promise me

1 Samuel 20:13

But suppose he wants to harm you. And I don’t let you know about it. Suppose I don’t help you get away in peace. Then may the Lord punish me greatly. May he be with you, just as he has been with my father.

1 Samuel 20:17

Jonathan had David promise his friendship again because he loved him. In fact, Jonathan loved David just as he loved himself.

1 Samuel 20:42

Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace. In the name of the Lord we’ve promised to be friends. We have said, ‘The Lord is a witness between you and me. He’s a witness between your children and my children forever.’ ” Then David left, and Jonathan went back to the town.

1 Samuel 30:15

David asked him, “Can you lead me down to the men who attacked Ziklag?” He answered, “Make a promise to me in the name of God. Promise that you won’t kill me. Promise that you won’t hand me over to my master. Then I’ll take you down to them.”