The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 1 , Then God instructed the people as follows:
20:2 'I am the LORD your God, who rescued you from slavery in Egypt.
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 2 , 'I am the LORD your God, who rescued you from slavery in Egypt.
20:3 'Do not worship any other gods besides me.
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 3 , 'Do not worship any other gods besides me.
20:4 'Do not make idols of any kind, whether in the shape of birds or animals or fish.
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 4 , 'Do not make idols of any kind, whether in the shape of birds or animals or fish.
20:5 You must never worship or bow down to them, for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God who will not share your affection with any other god! I do not leave unpunished the sins of those who hate me, but I punish the children for the sins of their parents to the third and fourth generations.
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 5 , You must never worship or bow down to them, for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God who will not share your affection with any other god! I do not leave unpunished the sins of those who hate me, but I punish the children for the sins of their parents to the third and fourth generations.
20:6 But I lavish my love on those who love me and obey my commands, even for a thousand generations.
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 6 , But I lavish my love on those who love me and obey my commands, even for a thousand generations.
20:7 'Do not misuse the name of the LORD your God. The LORD will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name.
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 7 , 'Do not misuse the name of the LORD your God. The LORD will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name.
20:8 'Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 8 , 'Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
20:9 Six days a week are set apart for your daily duties and regular work,
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 9 , Six days a week are set apart for your daily duties and regular work,
20:10 but the seventh day is a day of rest dedicated to the LORD your God. On that day no one in your household may do any kind of work. This includes you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, your livestock, and any foreigners living among you.
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 10 , but the seventh day is a day of rest dedicated to the LORD your God. On that day no one in your household may do any kind of work. This includes you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, your livestock, and any foreigners living among you.
20:11 For in six days the LORD made the heavens, the earth, the sea, and everything in them; then he rested on the seventh day. That is why the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy.
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 11 , For in six days the LORD made the heavens, the earth, the sea, and everything in them; then he rested on the seventh day. That is why the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy.
20:12 'Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the LORD your God will give you.
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 12 , 'Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the LORD your God will give you.
20:13 'Do not murder.
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 13 , 'Do not murder.
20:14 'Do not commit adultery.
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 14 , 'Do not commit adultery.
20:15 'Do not steal.
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 15 , 'Do not steal.
20:16 'Do not testify falsely against your neighbor.
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 16 , 'Do not testify falsely against your neighbor.
20:17 'Do not covet your neighbor's house. Do not covet your neighbor's wife, male or female servant, ox or donkey, or anything else your neighbor owns.'
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 17 , 'Do not covet your neighbor's house. Do not covet your neighbor's wife, male or female servant, ox or donkey, or anything else your neighbor owns.'
20:18 When the people heard the thunder and the loud blast of the horn, and when they saw the lightning and the smoke billowing from the mountain, they stood at a distance, trembling with fear.
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 18 , When the people heard the thunder and the loud blast of the horn, and when they saw the lightning and the smoke billowing from the mountain, they stood at a distance, trembling with fear.
20:19 And they said to Moses, 'You tell us what God says, and we will listen. But don't let God speak directly to us. If he does, we will die!'
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 19 , And they said to Moses, 'You tell us what God says, and we will listen. But don't let God speak directly to us. If he does, we will die!'
20:20 'Don't be afraid,' Moses said, 'for God has come in this way to show you his awesome power. From now on, let your fear of him keep you from sinning!'
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 20 , 'Don't be afraid,' Moses said, 'for God has come in this way to show you his awesome power. From now on, let your fear of him keep you from sinning!'
20:21 As the people stood in the distance, Moses entered into the deep darkness where God was.
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 21 , As the people stood in the distance, Moses entered into the deep darkness where God was.
20:22 And the LORD said to Moses, 'Say this to the people of Israel: You are witnesses that I have spoken to you from heaven.
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 22 , And the LORD said to Moses, 'Say this to the people of Israel: You are witnesses that I have spoken to you from heaven.
20:23 Remember, you must not make or worship idols of silver or gold.
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 23 , Remember, you must not make or worship idols of silver or gold.
20:24 'The altars you make for me must be simple altars of earth. Offer on such altars your sacrifices to me--your burnt offerings and peace offerings, your sheep and goats and your cattle. Build altars in the places where I remind you who I am, and I will come and bless you there.
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 24 , 'The altars you make for me must be simple altars of earth. Offer on such altars your sacrifices to me--your burnt offerings and peace offerings, your sheep and goats and your cattle. Build altars in the places where I remind you who I am, and I will come and bless you there.
20:25 If you build altars from stone, use only uncut stones. Do not chip or shape the stones with a tool, for that would make them unfit for holy use.
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 25 , If you build altars from stone, use only uncut stones. Do not chip or shape the stones with a tool, for that would make them unfit for holy use.
20:26 And you may not approach my altar by steps. If you do, someone might look up under the skirts of your clothing and see your nakedness.
The NLT Book of Exodus , Chapter 20 , Verse 26 , And you may not approach my altar by steps. If you do, someone might look up under the skirts of your clothing and see your nakedness.
