Exodus 18:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

They bring their complaints to me, and I make decisions on the basis of God's laws.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:3

Absalom would say, “You deserve to win your case. But the king doesn't have anyone to hear complaints like yours.

2 Chronicles 19:10

The people of Judah will bring you legal cases that involve every type of crime, including murder. You must settle these cases and warn the people to stop sinning against the LORD, so that he won't get angry and punish Judah. Remember, if you follow these instructions, you won't be held responsible for anything that happens.

Job 31:13

When my servants complained against me, I was fair to them.

Exodus 18:17

Jethro replied: That isn't the best way to do it.

Exodus 2:13

When Moses went out the next day, he saw two Hebrews fighting. So he went to the man who had started the fight and asked, “Why are you beating up one of your own people?”

Exodus 23:7

Don't bring false charges against anyone or sentence an innocent person to death. I won't forgive you if you do.

Exodus 24:14

Moses had told the leaders, “Wait here until we come back. Aaron and Hur will be with you, and they can settle any arguments while we are away.”

Leviticus 24:15

And warn the others that everyone else who curses me will die in the same way, whether they are Israelites by birth or foreigners living among you.

Numbers 15:35

Then the LORD said to Moses, “Tell the people to take that man outside the camp and stone him to death!”

Matthew 28:20

and teach them to do everything I have told you. I will be with you always, even until the end of the world.

1 Corinthians 6:1

When one of you has a complaint against another, do you take your complaint to a court of sinners? Or do you take it to God's people?

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 5:1

Moses called together the people of Israel and said: Today I am telling you the laws and teachings that you must follow, so listen carefully.

Deuteronomy 6:1

The LORD told me to give you these laws and teachings, so you can obey them in the land he is giving you. Soon you will cross the River Jordan and take that land.

1 Samuel 12:23

I would be disobeying the LORD if I stopped praying for you! I will always teach you how to live right.