Genesis 20:16

New Living Translation

And he said to Sarah, “Look, I am giving your ‘brother’ 1,000 pieces of silver in the presence of all these witnesses. This is to compensate you for any wrong I may have done to you. This will settle any claim against me, and your reputation is cleared.”

Cross References

Genesis 20:17

Then Abraham prayed to God, and God healed Abimelech, his wife, and his female servants, so they could have children.

Genesis 20:5

Didn’t Abraham tell me, ‘She is my sister’? And she herself said, ‘Yes, he is my brother.’ I acted in complete innocence! My hands are clean.”

Genesis 24:65

“Who is that man walking through the fields to meet us?” she asked the servant. And he replied, “It is my master.” So Rebekah covered her face with her veil.

Genesis 26:11

Then Abimelech issued a public proclamation: “Anyone who touches this man or his wife will be put to death!”

Proverbs 12:1

To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.

Proverbs 25:12

To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.

Proverbs 27:5

An open rebuke is better than hidden love!

Jonah 1:6

So the captain went down after him. “How can you sleep at a time like this?” he shouted. “Get up and pray to your god! Maybe he will pay attention to us and spare our lives.”

Revelation 3:19

I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference.