Genesis 13:9

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.

Is not

Genesis 20:15

Genesis 34:10

If thou wilt

Bible References

Is not

Abimelech said, “Look, my land is before you. Settle wherever you want.”

Live with us. The land is before you. Settle here, move about, and acquire property in it.”

If thou wilt

I am for peace; but when I speak,
they are for war.

If possible, on your part, live at peace with everyone.

Therefore, to have legal disputes against one another is already a moral failure for you. Why not rather put up with injustice? Why not rather be cheated?

Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness—without it no one will see the Lord.

Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness.

Now finally, all of you should be like-minded and sympathetic, should love believers,

and be compassionate and humble,