Deuteronomy 26:11

Contemporary English Version 1995

Then you and your family must celebrate by eating a meal at the place of worship to thank the Lord your God for giving you such a good harvest. And remember to invite the Levites and the foreigners who live in your town.

Cross References

Philippians 4:4

Always be glad because of the Lord! I will say it again: Be glad.

Isaiah 65:14

My servants will laugh and sing, but you will be sad and cry out in pain.

Deuteronomy 28:47

If the Lord makes you wealthy, but you don't joyfully worship and honor him,

Zechariah 9:17

How lovely they will be. Young people will grow there like grain in a field or grapes in a vineyard.

1 Corinthians 9:11

When we told the message to you, it was like planting spiritual seed. So we have the right to accept material things as our harvest from you.

Deuteronomy 27:7

Next, offer sacrifices to ask the Lord's blessing, and serve the meat at a sacred meal where you will celebrate in honor of the Lord.

Nehemiah 8:10

Nehemiah told the people, “Enjoy your good food and wine and share some with those who didn't have anything to bring. Don't be sad! This is a special day for the Lord, and he will make you happy and strong.”

Ecclesiastes 3:12

I know the best thing we can do is to always enjoy life,

Ecclesiastes 3:13

because God's gift to us is the happiness we get from our food and drink and from the work we do.

Ecclesiastes 5:18

What is the best thing to do in the short life God has given us? I think we should enjoy eating, drinking, and working hard. This is what God intends for us to do.

Ecclesiastes 7:14

When times are good, you should be cheerful; when times are bad, think about what it means. God makes them both to keep us from knowing what will happen next.