Ecclesiastes 12:13

Conservative English Version

Everything you were taught can be put into a few words: Respect and obey God! This is what life is all about.

Cross References

Genesis 22:12

"Don't hurt the boy or harm him in any way!" the angel said. "Now I know that you truly obey God, because you were willing to offer him your only son."

1 Kings 2:3

Do what the LORD your God commands and follow his teachings. Obey everything written in the Law of Moses. Then you will be a success, no matter what you do or where you go.

Job 28:28

God told us, "Wisdom means that you respect me, the Lord, and turn from sin."

Psalm 111:10

Respect and obey the LORD! This is the first step to wisdom and good sense. God will always be respected.

Psalm 145:19

You satisfy the desires of all your worshipers, and you come to save them when they ask for help.

Psalm 147:11

The LORD is pleased only with those who worship him and trust his love.

Proverbs 1:7

Respect and obey the LORD! This is the beginning of knowledge. Only a fool rejects wisdom and good advice.

Proverbs 19:23

Showing respect to the LORD brings true life-- if you do it, you can relax without fear of danger.

Proverbs 23:17

Don't be jealous of sinners, but always honor the LORD.

Ecclesiastes 2:3

I wanted to find out what was best for us during the short time we have on this earth. So I decided to make myself happy with wine and find out what it means to be foolish, without really being foolish myself.

Ecclesiastes 3:14

Everything God has done will last forever; nothing he does can ever be changed. God has done all this, so that we will worship him.

Ecclesiastes 5:7

Respect and obey God! Daydreaming leads to a lot of senseless talk.

Ecclesiastes 6:12

Life is short and meaningless, and it fades away like a shadow. Who knows what is best for us? Who knows what will happen after we are gone?

Ecclesiastes 7:18

Keep to the middle of the road. You can do this if you truly respect God.

Ecclesiastes 8:12

They commit hundreds of crimes and live to a ripe old age, in spite of the saying: Everyone who lives right and respects God will prosper,

Ecclesiastes 8:5

If you obey the king, you will stay out of trouble. So be smart and learn what to do and when to do it.

Micah 6:8

The LORD God has told us what is right and what he demands: "See that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God."

Luke 1:50

He always shows mercy to everyone who worships him.

Deuteronomy 10:12

People of Israel, what does the LORD your God want from you? The LORD wants you to respect and follow him, to love and serve him with all your heart and soul,

Deuteronomy 10:20

Respect the LORD your God, serve only him, and make promises in his name alone.

Deuteronomy 4:10

Do you remember the day you stood in the LORD's presence at Mount Sinai? The LORD said, "Moses, bring the people of Israel here. I want to speak to them so they will obey me as long as they live, and so they will teach their children to obey me too."

Deuteronomy 4:2

and now he is your God. I am telling you everything he has commanded, so don't add anything or take anything away.

Deuteronomy 6:2

And if you and your descendants want to live a long time, you must always worship the LORD and obey his laws.

1 Peter 2:17

Respect everyone and show special love for God's people. Honor God and respect the Emperor.

Revelation 19:5

From the throne a voice said, "If you worship and fear our God, give praise to him, no matter who you are."

1 Samuel 12:24

You also must obey the LORD--you must worship him with all your heart and remember the great things he has done for you.