Genesis 13:8
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.
Cross-reference
Genesis 11:27-31 establishes Abram and Lot's family bond, explaining why Abram calls them close relatives and seeks peace.
In Genesis 14:14, Abram rescues Lot, showing the same kinship bond he invoked when they separated.
In Genesis 45:24, Joseph warns his brothers not to quarrel, echoing Abram's plea for peace among close relatives.
Psalm 133:1 declares unity among relatives good and pleasant, the ideal Abram seeks when addressing the strife with Lot.
James 3:18 states peacemakers sow peace, a principle embodied by Abram's choice to separate peacefully from Lot.
In 1 Corinthians 6:7, Paul urges believers to accept wrong rather than fight — Abram's plea to avoid strife for brotherhood reflects this same peace-over-rights ethic.
In 2 Chronicles 11:4, God commands avoiding conflict with relatives, echoing Abram's plea for peace with Lot.
In Proverbs 17:14, the advice to drop disputes mirrors Abram's decision to prevent quarrels through separation.
In Matthew 5:9, Jesus blesses peacemakers — Abram's refusal to quarrel and his appeal to their brotherhood exemplifies this beatitude.
In Ephesians 4:2, Paul urges humility, patience, and gentleness among believers — the very virtues Abram displays when he yields priority to Lot to keep peace between brothers.
In 1 Peter 4:8, love 'covers a multitude of sins' — Abram embodies this by choosing not to quarrel, letting brotherly love overlook potential grievances.
In Hebrews 13:1, the author simply exhorts continued brotherly love — the same kinship regard that motivates Abram's plea to avoid quarreling with Lot.
In Ephesians 4:3, Paul calls believers to guard unity in the bond of peace — the same instinct driving Abram to prevent strife with his kinsman.
In 1 Corinthians 6:6, Paul condemns brother suing brother — Abram's appeal 'we be brethren' echoes the same familial bond Paul expects believers to honor.
Acts 7:26 describes Moses trying to reconcile two quarreling Israelites, another biblical figure mediating conflict among kin.
In Proverbs 15:1, a soft answer turns away wrath — Abram's gentle appeal to Lot for peace reflects this wisdom of defusing conflict through calm words.
Romans 12:10 urges believers to honor one another above themselves, the attitude of mutual respect Abram shows Lot.
In 1 Thessalonians 4:9, Paul says believers are taught by God to love one another — echoing Abram's appeal to brotherhood as the ground for peace with Lot.
In Proverbs 15:18, patience in calming quarrels reflects Abram's approach to avoiding conflict with Lot.
In 1 Peter 1:22, believers are called to love one another earnestly from a pure heart — reflecting the sincere brotherly concern Abram shows by yielding to Lot.
In 1 Peter 2:17, Peter commands believers to love the brotherhood — the same brotherly bond Abram invokes to settle his dispute with Lot peaceably.
In 1 Peter 3:8, Peter calls for harmony, sympathy, and brotherly unity — the same peaceable kinship spirit Abram demonstrates when he offers to separate from Lot.
In 2 Peter 1:7, brotherly kindness marks spiritual maturity — the same quality Abram shows when he appeals to kinship rather than assert his rights over Lot.
In 1 John 2:9-11, hating a brother places one in darkness — Abram avoids this by choosing love and peace over strife with his kinsman Lot.
In 1 John 3:14-19, love is shown through actions, echoing Abram's practical unity based on kinship here.
1 John 4:21 commands love for brother, which Abram demonstrates here by seeking peace with his kinsman.