Exodus 18:21 Cross References

Exodus 18:21

21: But find some capable, honest men who fear God and hate bribes. Appoint them as judges over groups of one thousand, one hundred, fifty, and ten.

Acts 6:3

  1. "Now look around among yourselves, brothers, and select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom. We will put them in charge of this business.

2 Chronicles 19:5

  1. He appointed judges throughout the nation in all the fortified cities,
  2. and he gave them these instructions: "Always think carefully before pronouncing judgment. Remember that you do not judge to please people but to please the LORD. He will be with you when you render the verdict in each case that comes before you.
  3. Fear the LORD and judge with care, for the LORD our God does not tolerate perverted justice, partiality, or the taking of bribes."
  4. Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites and priests and clan leaders in Israel to serve as judges in Jerusalem for cases concerning both the law of the LORD and civil disputes.
  5. These were his instructions to them: "You must always act in the fear of the LORD, with integrity and with undivided hearts.

Deuteronomy 16:18

  1. "Appoint judges and officials for each of your tribes in all the towns the LORD your God is giving you. They will judge the people fairly throughout the land.
  2. You must never twist justice or show partiality. Never accept a bribe, for bribes blind the eyes of the wise and corrupt the decisions of the godly.

2 Samuel 23:3

  1. The God of Israel spoke. The Rock of Israel said to me: `The person who rules righteously, who rules in the fear of God,

Ezekiel 18:8

  1. And suppose he grants loans without interest, stays away from injustice, is honest and fair when judging others,

Genesis 42:18

  1. On the third day Joseph said to them, "I am a God-fearing man. If you do as I say, you will live.

Exodus 18:25

  1. He chose capable men from all over Israel and made them judges over the people. They were put in charge of groups of one thousand, one hundred, fifty, and ten.

1 Timothy 6:9

  1. But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.
  2. For the love of money is at the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
  3. But you, Timothy, belong to God; so run from all these evil things, and follow what is right and good. Pursue a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

Luke 18:4

  1. The judge ignored her for a while, but eventually she wore him out. 'I fear neither God nor man,' he said to himself,

1 Kings 18:3

  1. So Ahab summoned Obadiah, who was in charge of the palace. (Now Obadiah was a devoted follower of the LORD.

Psalms 15:5

  1. Those who do not charge interest on the money they lend, and who refuse to accept bribes to testify against the innocent. Such people will stand firm forever.

Acts 20:33

  1. "I have never coveted anyone's money or fine clothing.

Genesis 22:12

  1. "Lay down the knife," the angel said. "Do not hurt the boy in any way, for now I know that you truly fear God. You have not withheld even your beloved son from me."

Joshua 22:14

  1. In this delegation were ten high officials of Israel, one from each of the ten tribes, and each a leader within the family divisions of Israel.

Isaiah 33:15

  1. The ones who can live here are those who are honest and fair, who reject making a profit by fraud, who stay far away from bribes, who refuse to listen to those who plot murder, who shut their eyes to all enticement to do wrong.

1 Timothy 3:3

  1. He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, peace loving, and not one who loves money.

Numbers 10:4

  1. But if only one is blown, then only the leaders of the tribes of Israel will come to you.

Job 31:13

  1. "If I have been unfair to my male or female servants, if I have refused to hear their complaints,

1 Kings 3:9

  1. Give me an understanding mind so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great nation of yours?"
  2. The Lord was pleased with Solomon's reply and was glad that he had asked for wisdom.
  3. So God replied, "Because you have asked for wisdom in governing my people and have not asked for a long life or riches for yourself or the death of your enemies--
  4. I will give you what you asked for! I will give you a wise and understanding mind such as no one else has ever had or ever will have!

1 Samuel 8:3

  1. But they were not like their father, for they were greedy for money. They accepted bribes and perverted justice.

Ezekiel 22:12

  1. There are hired murderers, loan racketeers, and extortioners everywhere! They never even think of me and my commands, says the Sovereign LORD.

Jeremiah 5:1

  1. "Run up and down every street in Jerusalem," says the LORD. "Look high and low; search throughout the city! If you can find even one person who is just and honest, I will not destroy the city.

Psalms 26:9

  1. Don't let me suffer the fate of sinners. Don't condemn me along with murderers.
  2. Their hands are dirty with wicked schemes, and they constantly take bribes.

Job 29:16

  1. I was a father to the poor and made sure that even strangers received a fair trial.

Proverbs 28:2

  1. When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But with wise and knowledgeable leaders, there is stability.

Luke 18:2

  1. "There was a judge in a certain city," he said, "who was a godless man with great contempt for everyone.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

  1. Here is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is the duty of every person.

Isaiah 59:14

  1. Our courts oppose people who are righteous, and justice is nowhere to be found. Truth falls dead in the streets, and fairness has been outlawed.
  2. Yes, truth is gone, and anyone who tries to live a godly life is soon attacked. The LORD looked and was displeased to find that there was no justice.

2 Peter 2:14

  1. They commit adultery with their eyes, and their lust is never satisfied. They make a game of luring unstable people into sin. They train themselves to be greedy; they are doomed and cursed.
  2. They have wandered off the right road and followed the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved to earn money by doing wrong.

Zechariah 8:16

  1. But this is what you must do: Tell the truth to each other. Render verdicts in your courts that are just and that lead to peace.

1 Samuel 12:3

  1. Now tell me as I stand before the LORD and before his anointed one--whose ox or donkey have I stolen? Have I ever cheated any of you? Have I ever oppressed you? Have I ever taken a bribe? Tell me and I will make right whatever I have done wrong."
  2. "No," they replied, "you have never cheated or oppressed us in any way, and you have never taken even a single bribe."

Isaiah 59:4

  1. No one cares about being fair and honest. Their lawsuits are based on lies. They spend their time plotting evil deeds and then doing them.

Exodus 23:2

  1. "Do not join a crowd that intends to do evil. When you are on the witness stand, do not be swayed in your testimony by the opinion of the majority.
  2. And do not slant your testimony in favor of a person just because that person is poor.
  3. "If you come upon your enemy's ox or donkey that has strayed away, take it back to its owner.
  4. If you see the donkey of someone who hates you struggling beneath a heavy load, do not walk by. Instead, stop and offer to help.
  5. "Do not twist justice against people simply because they are poor.

1 Samuel 8:12

  1. Some will be commanders of his troops, while others will be slave laborers. Some will be forced to plow in his fields and harvest his crops, while others will make his weapons and chariot equipment.

1 Kings 18:12

  1. But as soon as I leave you, the Spirit of the LORD will carry you away to who knows where. When Ahab comes and cannot find you, he will kill me. Yet I have been a true servant of the LORD all my life.

Nehemiah 7:2

  1. I gave the responsibility of governing Jerusalem to my brother Hanani, along with Hananiah, the commander of the fortress, for he was a faithful man who feared God more than most.

Zechariah 7:9

  1. "This is what the LORD Almighty says: Judge fairly and honestly, and show mercy and kindness to one another.

Deuteronomy 1:13

  1. Choose some men from each tribe who have wisdom, understanding, and a good reputation, and I will appoint them as your leaders.'
  2. "You agreed that my plan was a good one.
  3. So I took the wise and respected men you had selected from your tribes and appointed them to serve as judges and officials over you. Some were responsible for a thousand people, some for a hundred, some for fifty, and some for ten.
  4. I instructed the judges, `You must be perfectly fair at all times, not only to fellow Israelites, but also to the foreigners living among you.
  5. When you make decisions, never favor those who are rich; be fair to lowly and great alike. Don't be afraid of how they will react, for you are judging in the place of God. Bring me any cases that are too difficult for you, and I will handle them.'

Isaiah 16:5

  1. then David's throne will be established by love. From that throne a faithful king will reign, one who always does what is just and right.

Nehemiah 5:9

  1. Then I pressed further, "What you are doing is not right! Should you not walk in the fear of our God in order to avoid being mocked by enemy nations?
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