Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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
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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
Quarreling arose between Abram's herdsmen and the herdsmen of Lot. The Canaanites and Perizzites were also living in the land at that time.
8
Cross References
Psalm 133:1
([Psalm of David]) Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!
Acts 7:26
The next day he appeared to them while they were fighting. He wanted to unite them and said, 'You are brothers. Why do you wrong one another?'
1 Corinthians 6:6-7
But brother goes to court against brother, and this before unbelievers.
Genesis 11:27-31
This is the genealogy of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot.
Genesis 45:24
Then he sent his brothers off and told them: Do not argue on the way home!
Exodus 2:13
The next day when Moses went out, he saw two Hebrews fighting. So he went to the man who started the fight and asked: Why are you beating up one of your own people?
Proverbs 15:1
A mild answer turns away anger. Harsh words stir up anger.
Proverbs 15:18
An angry man stirs up strife. The slow to anger calms disputes.
Proverbs 20:3
It is an honor for a man to cease from discord. Only fools start quarrels.
Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.
Romans 12:10
Be devoted to one another with brotherly love, in honor preferring one another.
Ephesians 4:2-3
Walk with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, putting up with one another in love.
Philippians 2:14
Do all things without complaining (grumbling) (murmuring) and questioning (disputing).
1 Thessalonians 4:9
I do not need to write you about brotherly love. For God taught you to love one another.
Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace and holiness with all people, for no man will see the Lord without it.
Hebrews 13:1
You should continue to love one another as brothers.
James 3:17-18
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable (yielding), full of mercy and good fruits, without discord (partiality), without hypocrisy.
1 Peter 1:22
You have purified your hearts by obeying the truth. You have genuine affection for the brothers and sisters. So always love one another intensely (extremely) (deeply) from the heart.
1 Peter 2:17
Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Reverence and respect God. Honor the king.
1 Peter 3:8
Finally, all of you be like-minded, compassionate, brotherly, tenderhearted, and humble.
1 Peter 4:8
Above all things have intense love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.
2 Peter 1:7
Add brotherly kindness to your godliness. And to your brotherly kindness add love.
1 John 2:9-11
He who says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in the darkness!
1 John 3:14-19
We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. He who does not love abides in death.
1 John 4:7
Beloved let us love one another, for love is from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
1 John 4:20-21
If a man says, I love God, yet he hates his brother, he is a liar! He who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen.