Haggai 1:5

New International Reader's Version

The Lord who rules over all says, “Think carefully about how you are living.

Cross References

Psalm 48:13

Think carefully about its outer walls. Just look at how safe it is! Then you can tell its people that God keeps them safe.

Exodus 7:23

Even that miracle didn’t change Pharaoh’s mind. In fact, he turned around and went into his palace.

Exodus 9:21

But others didn’t pay attention to what the Lord had said. They left their slaves and livestock outside.

Lamentations 3:40

Let’s take a good look at the way we’re living. Let’s return to the Lord.

Ezekiel 18:28

They think about all the evil things they have done. And they turn away from them. So you can be sure they will live. They will not die.

Ezekiel 40:4

The man said to me, “Son of man, look carefully and listen closely. Pay attention to everything I show you. That is why the Lord brought you here. Tell the people of Israel everything you see.”

Daniel 10:12

He continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. You decided to get more understanding. You made yourself humble as you worshiped your God. Since the first day you did those things, your words were heard. I have come to give you an answer.

Daniel 6:14

When the king heard this, he was very upset. He didn’t want Daniel to be harmed in any way. Until sunset, he did everything he could to save him.

Haggai 1:4

“My temple is still destroyed. But you are living in your houses that have beautiful wooden walls.”

Haggai 1:6

You have planted many seeds. But the crops you have gathered are small. So you eat. But you never have enough. You drink. But you are never full. You put on your clothes. But you are not warm. You earn your pay. But it will not buy everything you need.”

Haggai 1:7

He continues, “Think carefully about how you are living.

Luke 15:17

“Then he began to think clearly again. He said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have more than enough food! But here I am dying from hunger!

2 Corinthians 13:5

Take a good look at yourselves to see if you are really believers. Test yourselves. Don’t you realize that Christ Jesus is in you? Unless, of course, you fail the test!

Galatians 6:4

Each person should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves. They won’t be comparing themselves to someone else.