Deuteronomy 6:20

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Some day your children will ask, “Why did the LORD give us these laws and teachings?”

Cross References

Psalm 44:1

Our God, our ancestors told us what wonders you worked and we listened carefully.

Exodus 10:2

I did this because I want you to tell your children and your grandchildren about my miracles and about my harsh treatment of the Egyptians. Then all of you will know that I am the LORD.

Exodus 12:26

Your children will ask you, “What are we celebrating?”

Exodus 13:14

In the future your children will ask what this ceremony means. Explain it to them by saying, “The LORD used his mighty power to rescue us from slavery in Egypt.

Exodus 13:8

Then on the seventh day you must explain to your children that you do this because the LORD brought you out of Egypt.

Proverbs 22:6

Teach your children right from wrong, and when they are grown they will still do right.

Deuteronomy 4:9

You must be very careful not to forget the things you have seen God do for you. Keep reminding yourselves, and tell your children and grandchildren as well.

Deuteronomy 6:21

Then you will answer: We were slaves of the king of Egypt, but the LORD used his great power and set us free.

Deuteronomy 6:7

and tell them to your children over and over again. Talk about them all the time, whether you're at home or walking along the road or going to bed at night, or getting up in the morning.