Genesis 18:31
And he said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord: Peradventure there shall be twenty found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for twenty’s sake.
Cross-references
Genesis 18:27
Parallel
Genesis 18:27 is where Abraham first says 'I have been so bold' while calling himself dust and ashes — v31 reuses that same boldness qualifier as he continues pressing.
Hebrews 4:16
Parallel
In Hebrews 4:16, believers are told to approach God's throne with confidence — Abraham's bold, repeated petitions model this fearless access to God.