Genesis 3:1

New International Reader's Version

The serpent was more clever than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. The serpent said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat fruit from any tree in the garden’?”

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 4:10

Suppose either of them falls down. Then the one can help the other one up. But suppose a person falls down and doesn’t have anyone to help them up. Then feel sorry for that person!

Isaiah 27:1

At that time the Lord will punish Leviathan with his sword. His great, powerful and deadly sword will punish the serpent that glides through the sea. He will kill that twisting sea monster.

Matthew 10:16

“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as harmless as doves.

Matthew 4:3

The tempter came to him. He said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”

Matthew 4:6

“If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. It is written, “ ‘The Lord will command his angels to take good care of you. They will lift you up in their hands. Then you won’t trip over a stone.’ ” (Psalm 91:11,12)

Matthew 4:9

“If you bow down and worship me,” he said, “I will give you all this.”

2 Corinthians 11:14

That comes as no surprise. Even Satan himself pretends to be an angel of light.

2 Corinthians 11:3

But Eve’s mind was tricked by the snake’s clever lies. And here’s what I’m afraid of. Your minds will also somehow be led astray. They will be led away from your true and pure love for Christ.

1 Peter 3:7

Husbands, consider the needs of your wives. They are weaker than you. So treat them with respect. Honor them as those who will share with you the gracious gift of life. Then nothing will stand in the way of your prayers.

Revelation 12:15

Then out of his mouth the serpent spit water like a river. He wanted to catch the woman and sweep her away in the flood.

Revelation 12:9

The great dragon was thrown down to the earth, and his angels with him. The dragon is that old serpent called the devil, or Satan. He leads the whole world astray.

Revelation 20:2

He grabbed the dragon, that old serpent. The serpent is also called the devil, or Satan. The angel put him in chains for 1,000 years.