Deuteronomy 4:40

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Today I am explaining his laws and teachings. And if you always obey them, you and your descendants will live long and be successful in the land the LORD is giving you.

Cross References

Psalm 105:45

He did this so that his people would obey all his laws. Shout praises to the LORD!

Exodus 20:12

Respect your father and your mother, and you will live a long time in the land I am giving you.

Exodus 23:26

Your women will give birth to healthy children, and everyone will live a long life.

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,

Isaiah 65:20

No child will die in infancy; everyone will live to a ripe old age. Anyone a hundred years old will be considered young, and to die younger than that will be considered a curse.

Jeremiah 11:4

My commands haven't changed since I brought your ancestors out of Egypt, a nation that seemed like a blazing furnace where iron ore is melted. I told your ancestors that if they obeyed my commands, I would be their God, and they would be my people.

Jeremiah 35:18

Then the LORD told me to say to the Rechabite clan: I am the LORD All-Powerful, the God of Israel. You have obeyed your ancestor Jonadab,

Jeremiah 7:23

Instead, I told them, “If you listen to me and do what I tell you, I will be your God, you will be my people, and all will go well for you.”

Jeremiah 7:7

Then I will let you enjoy a long life in this land I gave your ancestors.

Leviticus 22:31

Obey my laws and teachings—I am the LORD.

Numbers 10:29

Hobab the Midianite, the father-in-law of Moses, was there. And Moses said to him, “We're leaving for the place the LORD has promised us. He has said that all will go well for us. So come along, and we will make sure that all goes well for you.”

John 14:15

Jesus said to his disciples: If you love me, you will do as I command.

Ephesians 6:3

and you will have a long and happy life.”

Deuteronomy 11:9

that the LORD promised your ancestors and their descendants. It's rich with milk and honey, and you will live there and enjoy it for a long time.

Deuteronomy 12:25

Do you want the LORD to make you successful? Do you want your children to be successful even after you are gone? Then do what pleases the LORD and don't eat blood.

Deuteronomy 12:28

If you obey these laws, you will be doing what the LORD your God says is right and good. Then he will help you and your descendants be successful.

Deuteronomy 25:15

If you weigh and measure things honestly, the LORD your God will let you enjoy a long life in the land he is giving you.

Deuteronomy 32:47

The Law isn't empty words. It can give you a long life in the land that you are going to take.”

Deuteronomy 33:25

and have strong town gates with bronze and iron bolts. Your people will be powerful for as long as they live.

Deuteronomy 4:1

Israel, listen to these laws and teachings! If you obey them, you will live, and you will go in and take the land that the LORD is giving you. He is the God your ancestors worshipped,

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 4:5

No other nation has laws that are as fair as the ones the Lord my God told me to give you. If you faithfully obey them when you enter the land, you will show other nations how wise you are. In fact, everyone who hears about your laws will say, “That great nation certainly is wise!” And what makes us greater than other nations? We have a God who is close to us and answers our prayers.

Deuteronomy 5:10

But if you love me and obey my laws, I will be kind to your families for thousands of generations.

Deuteronomy 5:16

Respect your father and mother, and you will live a long and successful life in the land I am giving you.

Deuteronomy 5:29

I wish they would always worship me with fear and trembling and be this willing to obey me! Then they and their children would always enjoy a successful life.

Deuteronomy 5:33

Follow them, because they make a path that will lead to a long successful life in the land the LORD your God is giving you.

Deuteronomy 6:18

and live in a way that pleases him. Then you will be able to go in and take this good land from your enemies, just as he promised your ancestors.

Deuteronomy 6:3

Pay attention, Israel! Our ancestors worshipped the LORD, and he promised to give us this land that is rich with milk and honey. Be careful to obey him, and you will become a successful and powerful nation.

1 Timothy 4:8

As the saying goes, “Exercise is good for your body, but religion helps you in every way. It promises life now and for ever.” These words are worthwhile and should not be forgotten.