Deuteronomy 6:18

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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.

Cross References

Psalm 19:11

By your teachings, Lord, I am warned; by obeying them, I am greatly rewarded.

Exodus 15:26

Then he said, “I am the LORD your God, and I cure your diseases. If you obey me by doing right and by following my laws and teachings, I won't punish you with the diseases I sent on the Egyptians.”

Isaiah 3:10

Tell those who obey God, “You're very fortunate— you will be rewarded for what you have done.”

Isaiah 38:3

“Don't forget that I have been faithful to you, LORD. I have obeyed you with all my heart, and I do whatever you say is right.” After this, he cried hard.

Ezekiel 18:19

You may wonder why a son isn't punished for the sins of his father. It is because the son does what is right and obeys my laws.

Ezekiel 18:21

Suppose wicked people stop sinning and start obeying my laws and doing right. They won't be put to death.

Ezekiel 18:27

And if wicked people start doing right, they will save themselves from punishment.

Ezekiel 18:5

Suppose there is a truly good man who always does what is fair and right.

Ezekiel 33:14

Suppose I warn wicked people that they will die because of their sins, and they stop sinning and start doing right.

Ezekiel 33:16

Their past sins will be forgiven, and they will live because they have done right.

Ezekiel 33:19

And if wicked people stop sinning and start doing right, they will save themselves from punishment.

Hosea 14:9

If you are wise, you will know and understand what I mean. I am the LORD, and I lead you along the right path. If you obey me, we will walk together, but if you are wicked, you will stumble.

John 8:29

The one who sent me is with me. I always do what pleases him, and he will never leave me.”

Romans 12:2

Don't be like the people of this world, but let God change the way you think. Then you will know how to do everything that is good and pleasing to him.

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 13:18

That's why you must do what the LORD your God says is right. I am giving you his laws and teachings today, and you must obey them.

Deuteronomy 4:40

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.

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 6:10

The LORD promised your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob that he would give you this land. Now he will take you there and give you large towns, with good buildings that you didn't build,

Deuteronomy 8:11

Make sure that you never forget the LORD or disobey his laws and teachings that I am giving you today. If you always obey them,