Genesis 13:9

The Passion Translation

Look at the vast land that is in front of you! Let’s settle in different regions. If you choose the land on the left, then I’ll go right, and if you want land on the right, then I’ll go left.”

Cross References

Hebrews 12:14

In every relationship be swift to choose peace over competition, and run swiftly toward holiness, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.

Genesis 34:10

You may settle here among us, live anywhere you wish, move about freely, and acquire property.”

Genesis 20:15

Abimelech told him, “Look, my land is now before you; feel free to settle wherever you please.”

1 Corinthians 6:7

Don’t you realize that when you drag another believer into court you’re providing the evidence that you are already defeated? Wouldn’t it be better to accept the fact that someone is trying to cheat and take advantage of you, and simply choose the high road? At times it is better to just accept injustice and even to let someone take advantage of you, rather than to expose our conflicts publicly before unbelievers.

Romans 12:18

Do your best to live as everybody’s friend.

Psalm 120:7

I speak words of peace while they speak words of war, but they refuse to listen.

Genesis 13:8

So Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not quarrel with each other, or between our herdsmen, since we are relatives.

Genesis 13:10

Lot lifted his eyes and carefully surveyed the land around him all the way to Zoar. He noticed that the Jordan Valley was fertile and well-watered (this was before Yahweh had destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah). It looked beautiful, like the garden of Yahweh, or like Egypt.

Jeremiah 40:4

Today I release you from your chains. If you would like to come with me to Babylon, then come. I will make sure you are cared for. If you do not want to come to Babylon with me, then stay here. See, you have the whole land before you, so go wherever you think it best.”