Hebrews 13:4

The Passion Translation

Honor the sanctity of marriage and keep your vows of purity to one another, for God will judge sexual immorality in any form, whether single or married.

Cross References

Genesis 2:21

So Yahweh-God caused Adam to fall into a deep trance, and while he slept, he took a portion of Adam’s side and closed its place with flesh.

Genesis 2:24

For this reason, a man leaves his father and his mother to be unselfishly attached to his wife. They become one flesh as a new family!

Isaiah 8:3

Then I slept with my wife, the prophetess; she became pregnant and gave birth to a son. Then the Lord Yahweh told me, “You will name him Quickly—to the Plunder! Hurry—to the Loot!

1 Corinthians 6:18

This is why you must keep running away from sexual immorality. For every other sin a person commits is external to the body, but immorality involves sinning against your own body.

1 Corinthians 6:9

Surely you must know that people who practice evil cannot possess God’s kingdom realm. Stop being deceived! People who continue to engage in sexual immorality, idolatry, adultery, sexual perversion, homosexuality,

1 Corinthians 7:38

So then, the one who marries his fiancée does well and the one who chooses not to marry her does better.

1 Corinthians 9:5

Don’t we have the right to travel accompanied by our believing wives and be supported as a couple, as do the other apostles, such as Peter the Rock and the Lord’s brothers?

2 Corinthians 5:10

For one day we will all be openly revealed before Christ on his throne so that each of us will be duly recompensed for our actions done in life, whether good or worthless.

Galatians 5:19

The behavior of the self-life is obvious: Sexual immorality, lustful thoughts, pornography,

Galatians 5:21

being envious of the blessings of others, murder, uncontrolled addictions, wild parties, and all other similar behavior. Haven’t I already warned you that those who use their “freedom” for these things will not inherit the kingdom realm of God!

Ephesians 5:5

For it has been made clear to you already that the kingdom of God cannot be accessed by anyone who is guilty of sexual sin, or who is impure or greedy—for greed is the essence of idolatry. How could they expect to have an inheritance in Christ’s kingdom while doing those things?

1 Thessalonians 4:6

Never take selfish advantage of a brother or sister in this matter, for we’ve already told you and solemnly warned you that the Lord is the avenger in all these things.

1 Timothy 3:12

A deacon’s heart must be toward his wife alone, leading his children and household with excellence.

1 Timothy 3:2

Yet an elder needs to be one who is without blame before others. He should be one whose heart is for his wife alone and not another woman. He should be recognized as one who is sensible, and well-behaved, and living a disciplined life. He should be a “spiritual shepherd” who has the gift of teaching, and is known for his hospitality.

1 Timothy 3:4

His heart should be set on guiding his household with wisdom and dignity; bringing up his children to worship with devotion and purity.

1 Timothy 4:3

They will require celibacy and dietary restrictions that God doesn’t expect, for he created all foods to be received with the celebration of faith by those who fully know the truth.

1 Timothy 5:14

For this reason, teach the younger women to remarry and bear children and care for their household. This will keep them from giving our adversary a reason to gloat.

Titus 1:6

Each of them must be above reproach, devoted solely to his wife, whose children are believers and not rebellious or out of control.

Hebrews 12:16

Be careful that no one among you lives in immorality, becoming careless about God’s blessings, like Esau who traded away his rights as the firstborn for a simple meal.

Revelation 22:15

Those not permitted to enter are outside: the malicious hypocrites, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, murderers, idolaters, and every lover of lies.