Genesis 18:19

For I have chosen him, so that he will command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, in order that the LORD may bring upon Abraham what He has promised.”

Cross References (28)

  • 1 Timothy 3:4–5 (19)

    An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.

  • Deuteronomy 6:6–7 (18)

    These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts.

  • Deuteronomy 4:9–10 (17)

    Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so

  • Ephesians 6:4 (15)

    Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

  • 2 Timothy 3:15 (14)

    From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ J

  • Proverbs 6:20–22 (13)

    My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

  • Deuteronomy 32:46 (12)

    he said to them, “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your chi

  • 1 Chronicles 28:9 (11)

    As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LO

  • Deuteronomy 11:19–21 (11)

    Teach them to your children, speaking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie dow

  • Psalms 34:15 (11)

    The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.

  • 1 Timothy 3:12 (11)

    A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.

  • 2 Timothy 2:19 (11)

    Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who ca

  • Proverbs 22:6 (11)

    Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

  • Psalms 11:4 (10)

    The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons

  • Joshua 24:15 (10)

    But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whethe

  • Psalms 78:2–9 (10)

    I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden from the beginning,

  • Job 1:5 (9)

    And when the days of feasting were over, Job would send for his children to purify them, rising early in the morning to

  • John 10:14 (9)

    I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,

  • 1 Samuel 2:30–31 (8)

    Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would w

  • Isaiah 38:19 (8)

    The living, only the living, can thank You, as I do today; fathers will tell their children about Your faithfulness.

  • Psalms 1:6 (8)

    For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

  • 2 Timothy 1:5 (8)

    I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinc

  • Amos 3:2 (7)

    “Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.”

  • John 21:17 (7)

    Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third ti

  • Acts 27:31 (7)

    But Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men remain with the ship, you cannot be saved.”

  • 2 Samuel 7:20 (7)

    What more can David say to You? For You know Your servant, O Lord GOD.

  • Acts 27:23–24 (6)

    For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me

  • Genesis 17:23–27 (5)

    On that very day Abraham took his son Ishmael and all those born in his household or purchased with his money—every male