Isaiah 56:2

New International Reader's Version

Blessed is the person who does what I want them to. They are faithful in keeping the Sabbath day. They do not misuse it. They do not do what is evil on that day.”

Cross References

Nehemiah 13:17

I gave a warning to the nobles of Judah. I said, “Why are you doing such an evil thing? You are misusing the Sabbath day!

Psalm 106:3

Blessed are those who always do what is fair. Blessed are those who keep doing what is right.

Psalm 112:1

Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who have respect for the Lord. They find great delight when they obey God’s commands.

Psalm 119:101

I’ve kept my feet from every path that sinners take so that I might obey your word.

Psalm 128:1

Blessed are all those who have respect for the Lord. They live as he wants them to live.

Psalm 34:14

Turn away from evil, and do good. Look for peace, and go after it.

Psalm 37:27

Turn away from evil and do good. Then you will live in the land forever.

Exodus 20:10

But the seventh day is a sabbath to honor the Lord your God. Do not do any work on that day. The same command applies to your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, and your animals. It also applies to any outsiders who live in your towns.

Exodus 20:8

“Remember to keep the Sabbath day holy.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise person has respect for the Lord and avoids evil. But a foolish person has a bad temper and yet feels secure.

Proverbs 16:17

The path of honest people takes them away from evil. Those who guard their ways guard their lives.

Proverbs 16:6

Through love and truth sin is paid for. People avoid evil when they have respect for the Lord.

Proverbs 4:13

Hold on to my teaching and don’t let it go. Guard it well, because it is your life.

Proverbs 4:27

Don’t turn to the right or left. Keep your feet from the path of evil.

Ecclesiastes 7:18

It’s good to hold on to both of those things. Don’t let go of either one. Whoever has respect for God will avoid going too far in either direction.

Isaiah 56:4

The Lord says, “Suppose some eunuchs keep my Sabbath days. They choose to do what pleases me. And they are faithful in keeping my covenant.

Isaiah 56:6

“Suppose outsiders want to follow me and serve me. They want to love me and worship me. They keep the Sabbath day and do not misuse it. And they are faithful in keeping my covenant.

Isaiah 58:13

“Do not work on the Sabbath day. Do not do just anything you want to on my holy day. Make the Sabbath a day you can enjoy. Honor the Lord’s holy day. Do not work on it. Do not do just anything you want to. Do not talk about things that are worthless.

Ezekiel 20:12

I also told them to observe my Sabbath days. That is the sign of the covenant I made with them. I wanted them to know that I made them holy. I am the Lord.

Ezekiel 20:20

Keep my Sabbath days holy. That is the sign of the covenant I made with you. You will know that I am the Lord your God.’

Leviticus 19:30

“ ‘You must always keep my Sabbath days. Have respect for my sacred tent. I am the Lord.

Luke 11:28

He replied, “Instead, blessed are those who hear God’s word and obey it.”

Luke 12:43

It will be good for the servant if the master finds him doing his job when the master returns.

John 13:17

Now you know these things. So you will be blessed if you do them.

Romans 12:9

Love must be honest and true. Hate what is evil. Hold on to what is good.

Revelation 22:14

“Blessed are those who wash their robes. They will have the right to come to the tree of life. They will be allowed to go through the gates into the city.