1 Timothy 1:9

New Living Translation

For the law was not intended for people who do what is right. It is for people who are lawless and rebellious, who are ungodly and sinful, who consider nothing sacred and defile what is holy, who kill their father or mother or commit other murders.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:11

Then David said to Abishai and to all his servants, “My own son is trying to kill me. Doesn’t this relative of Saul have even more reason to do so? Leave him alone and let him curse, for the Lord has told him to do it.

2 Kings 19:37

One day while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer killed him with their swords. They then escaped to the land of Ararat, and another son, Esarhaddon, became the next king of Assyria.

2 Chronicles 32:21

And the Lord sent an angel who destroyed the Assyrian army with all its commanders and officers. So Sennacherib was forced to return home in disgrace to his own land. And when he entered the temple of his god, some of his own sons killed him there with a sword.

Exodus 20:13

“You must not murder.

Exodus 21:14

However, if someone deliberately kills another person, then the slayer must be dragged even from my altar and be put to death.

Proverbs 20:20

If you insult your father or mother, your light will be snuffed out in total darkness.

Proverbs 28:17

A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave. Don’t protect him!

Proverbs 28:24

Anyone who steals from his father and mother and says, “What’s wrong with that?” is no better than a murderer.

Proverbs 30:11

Some people curse their father and do not thank their mother.

Proverbs 30:17

The eye that mocks a father and despises a mother’s instructions will be plucked out by ravens of the valley and eaten by vultures.

Jeremiah 23:11

“Even the priests and prophets are ungodly, wicked men. I have seen their despicable acts right here in my own Temple,” says the Lord.

Ezekiel 21:25

“O you corrupt and wicked prince of Israel, your final day of reckoning is here!

Leviticus 20:9

“Anyone who dishonors father or mother must be put to death. Such a person is guilty of a capital offense.

Matthew 10:21

“A brother will betray his brother to death, a father will betray his own child, and children will rebel against their parents and cause them to be killed.

Romans 1:30

They are backstabbers, haters of God, insolent, proud, and boastful. They invent new ways of sinning, and they disobey their parents.

Romans 4:13

Clearly, God’s promise to give the whole earth to Abraham and his descendants was based not on his obedience to God’s law, but on a right relationship with God that comes by faith.

Romans 5:20

God’s law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. But as people sinned more and more, God’s wonderful grace became more abundant.

Romans 6:14

Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace.

Galatians 3:19

Why, then, was the law given? It was given alongside the promise to show people their sins. But the law was designed to last only until the coming of the child who was promised. God gave his law through angels to Moses, who was the mediator between God and the people.

Galatians 5:18

But when you are directed by the Spirit, you are not under obligation to the law of Moses.

Galatians 5:21

envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

Deuteronomy 27:16

‘Cursed is anyone who dishonors father or mother.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’

2 Thessalonians 2:8

Then the man of lawlessness will be revealed, but the Lord Jesus will slay him with the breath of his mouth and destroy him by the splendor of his coming.

1 Timothy 4:7

Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly.

1 Timothy 6:20

Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge.

2 Timothy 2:16

Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior.

2 Timothy 3:2

For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred.

Titus 1:10

For there are many rebellious people who engage in useless talk and deceive others. This is especially true of those who insist on circumcision for salvation.

Titus 1:16

Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good.

Titus 1:6

An elder must live a blameless life. He must be faithful to his wife, and his children must be believers who don’t have a reputation for being wild or rebellious.

Titus 3:3

Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other.

Hebrews 11:31

It was by faith that Rahab the prostitute was not destroyed with the people in her city who refused to obey God. For she had given a friendly welcome to the spies.

Hebrews 12:16

Make sure that no one is immoral or godless like Esau, who traded his birthright as the firstborn son for a single meal.

1 Peter 2:7

Yes, you who trust him recognize the honor God has given him. But for those who reject him, “The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.”

1 Peter 3:20

those who disobeyed God long ago when God waited patiently while Noah was building his boat. Only eight people were saved from drowning in that terrible flood.

1 Peter 4:18

And also, “If the righteous are barely saved, what will happen to godless sinners?”

Jude 1:15

to execute judgment on the people of the world. He will convict every person of all the ungodly things they have done and for all the insults that ungodly sinners have spoken against him.”

Revelation 21:8

“But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers, and all liars—their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”

Revelation 22:15

Outside the city are the dogs—the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idol worshipers, and all who love to live a lie.