2 Peter 2:8

New Living Translation

Yes, Lot was a righteous man who was tormented in his soul by the wickedness he saw and heard day after day.

Cross References

Genesis 13:13

But the people of this area were extremely wicked and constantly sinned against the Lord.

Psalm 119:136

Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions.

Psalm 119:139

I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words.

Psalm 119:158

Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word.

Proverbs 25:26

If the godly give in to the wicked, it’s like polluting a fountain or muddying a spring.

Proverbs 28:12

When the godly succeed, everyone is glad. When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.

Ezekiel 9:4

He said to him, “Walk through the streets of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of all who weep and sigh because of the detestable sins being committed in their city.”

Ezekiel 9:6

Kill them all—old and young, girls and women and little children. But do not touch anyone with the mark. Begin right here at the Temple.” So they began by killing the seventy leaders.

1 Timothy 1:9

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.

Hebrews 11:4

It was by faith that Abel brought a more acceptable offering to God than Cain did. Abel’s offering gave evidence that he was a righteous man, and God showed his approval of his gifts. Although Abel is long dead, he still speaks to us by his example of faith.

James 5:16

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.