Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then said Abram unto Lot, "Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between thee and me, and between my herdsmen and thine, for we be brethren.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.
Holman Bible
Then Abram said to Lot, “Please, let’s not have quarreling between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, since we are relatives.
International Standard Version
So Abram told Lot, "Please, let's not have strife between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, since we are relatives.
A Conservative Version
And Abram said to Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdsmen and thy herdsmen, for we are brothers.
American Standard Version
And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdsmen and thy herdsmen; for we are brethren.
Amplified
So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no strife and disagreement between you and me, nor between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, because we are relatives.
Bible in Basic English
Then Abram said to Lot, Let there be no argument between me and you, and between my herdmen and your herdmen, for we are brothers.
Darby Translation
And Abram said to Lot, I pray thee let there be no contention between me and thee, and between my herdsmen and thy herdsmen, for we are brethren.
Julia Smith Translation
And Abram will say to Lot, Now there shall not be strife between me and between thee, and between my shepherds and between thy shepherds, for we are men brethren.
King James 2000
And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray you, between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are brethren.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Abram said to Lot, "Please, let there not be quarreling between me and you, and between my shepherds and your shepherds, for we men [are] brothers.
Modern King James verseion
And Abram said to Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray you, between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are men, brothers.
NET Bible
Abram said to Lot, "Let there be no quarreling between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen, for we are close relatives.
New Heart English Bible
Abram said to Lot, "Please, let there be no strife between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are relatives.
The Emphasized Bible
So then Abram said unto Lot Pray let not cause of strife arise betwixt me and thee, or betwixt my herdmen and thy herdmen; for brethren, are we.
Webster
And Abram said to Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we are brethren.
World English Bible
Abram said to Lot, "Please, let there be no strife between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are relatives.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Abram saith unto Lot, 'Let there not, I pray thee, be strife between me and thee, and between my shepherds and thy shepherds, for we are men -- brethren.
Themes
Lot » The son of haran » Separates from abraham, and locates in sodom
Meekness » Instances of » Abraham
Topics
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 13:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Parting Of Abram And Lot
7 And there fell a strife between the herdsmen of Abram's cattle, and the herdsmen of Lot's cattle. Moreover, the Canaanites and the Perizzites dwelled at that time in the land. 8 Then said Abram unto Lot, "Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between thee and me, and between my herdsmen and thine, for we be brethren. 9 Is not all the whole land before thee? Depart, I pray thee, from me. If thou wilt take the lefthand, I will take the right: or if thou take the righthand I will take the left."
Cross References
Psalm 133:1
{A song of the stairs} Behold, how good and joyful a thing it is, brethren, to dwell together in unity!
Acts 7:26
And the next day he showed himself unto them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, 'Sirs, ye are brethren why hurt ye one another?'
1 Corinthians 6:6-7
But one brother goeth to law with another: and that under the unbelievers?
Genesis 11:27-31
And these are the generations of Terah. Terah begat Abram, Nahor and Haran. And Haran begat Lot.
Genesis 45:24
So sent he his brethren away, and they departed. And he said unto them, "See that ye fall not out by the way."
Exodus 2:13
And he went out another day: and behold, two Hebrews strove together. And he said unto him that did the wrong, "Wherefore smitest thou thine neighbor?"
Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer putteth down displeasure, but froward words provoke anger.
Proverbs 15:18
An angry man stirreth up strife; but he that is patient stilleth discord.
Proverbs 20:3
It is a man's honour to keep himself from strife; but they that have pleasure in brawling, are fools every one.
Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Romans 12:10
Be kind one to another, with brotherly love. In giving honour go one before another.
Ephesians 4:2-3
in all humbleness of mind, and meekness, and long suffering, forbearing one another through love,
Philippians 2:14
Do all things without murmuring and disputing,
1 Thessalonians 4:9
But as touching brotherly love, ye need not that I write unto you. For ye are taught of God to love one another.
Hebrews 12:14
Embrace peace with all men, and holiness; without the which, no man shall see the Lord.
Hebrews 13:1
Let brotherly love continue.
James 3:17-18
but the wisdom that is from above, is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without judging, and without simulation.
1 Peter 1:22
And forasmuch as ye have purified your souls through the spirit, in obeying the truth for to love brotherly without feigning, see that ye love one another with a pure heart, fervently:
1 Peter 2:17
See that ye honour all men. Love brotherly fellowship, fear God, and honour the King.
1 Peter 3:8
In conclusion, be ye all of one mind, one suffer with another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous,
1 Peter 4:8
But above all things, have fervent love among you. For love covereth the multitude of sins.
2 Peter 1:7
in godliness, brotherly kindness; in brotherly kindness, love.
1 John 2:9-11
He that saith how that he is in the light, and yet hateth his brother, is in darkness even until this time.
1 John 3:14-19
We know that we are translated from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother, abideth in death.
1 John 4:7
Dearly beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God. And all that love are born of God, and knoweth God.
1 John 4:20-21
If a man say, "I love God," and yet hate his brother, he is a liar. For how can he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, love God whom he hath not seen?