Job 42:2

New International Reader's Version

“I know that you can do anything. No one can keep you from doing what you plan to do.

Cross References

Genesis 18:14

Is anything too hard for me? I will return to you at the appointed time next year. Sarah will have a son.”

Job 23:13

“But he’s the only God. Who can oppose him? He does anything he wants to do.

Job 25:2

“God is King. He should be feared. He establishes peace in the highest parts of heaven.

Job 42:1

Job replied to the Lord,

Psalm 135:6

The Lord does anything he wants to do in the heavens and on the earth. He does it even in the deepest parts of the oceans.

Psalm 139:2

You know when I sit down and when I get up. You know what I’m thinking even though you are far away.

Psalm 44:21

If we had, God would have discovered it. He knows the secrets of our hearts.

Proverbs 19:21

A person may have many plans in their heart. But the Lord’s purpose wins out in the end.

Ecclesiastes 3:14

I know that everything God does will last forever. Nothing can be added to it. And nothing can be taken from it. God does that so people will have respect for him.

Isaiah 14:27

The Lord who rules over all has planned it. Who can stop him? He has reached out his powerful hand. Who can keep him from using it?

Isaiah 43:13

“And that is not all! I have always been God, and I always will be. No one can save people from my power. When I do something, who can undo it?”

Isaiah 46:10

Before something even happens, I announce how it will end. In fact, from times long ago I announced what was still to come. I say, ‘My plan will succeed. I will do anything I want to do.’

Jeremiah 17:10

The Lord says, “I look deep down inside human hearts. I see what is in people’s minds. I reward each person in keeping with their conduct. I bless them based on what they have done.”

Jeremiah 32:17

“ ‘Lord and King, you have reached out your great and powerful arm. You have made the heavens and the earth. Nothing is too hard for you.

Ezekiel 38:10

“ ‘The Lord and King says, “At that time some ideas will come to you. You will make evil plans.

Daniel 4:32

You will be driven away from people. You will live with the wild animals. You will eat grass just as an ox does. Seven periods of time will pass by for you. Then you will recognize that the Most High God rules over all kingdoms on earth. He gives them to anyone he wants.”

Daniel 4:35

He considers all the nations on earth to be nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven. He does what he wants with the nations of the earth. No one can hold back his hand. No one can say to him, “What have you done?”

Matthew 19:26

Jesus looked at them and said, “With people, this is impossible. But with God, all things are possible.”

Mark 10:27

Jesus looked at them and said, “With people, this is impossible. But not with God. All things are possible with God.”

Mark 14:36

“Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup of suffering away from me. But let what you want be done, not what I want.”

Luke 18:27

Jesus replied, “Things that are impossible with people are possible with God.”

John 21:17

Jesus spoke to him a third time. He asked, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter felt bad because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He answered, “Lord, you know all things. You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.

Ephesians 1:11

We were also chosen to belong to him. God decided to choose us long ago in keeping with his plan. He works out everything to fit his plan and purpose.