Exodus 18:23

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

This is the way God wants it done. You won't be under nearly as much stress, and everyone else will return home feeling satisfied.

Cross References

Genesis 18:33

After speaking with Abraham, the LORD left, and Abraham went back home.

Genesis 30:25

After Joseph was born, Jacob said to Laban, “Release me from our agreement and let me return to my own country.

2 Samuel 18:3

But the soldiers said, “No, don't go into battle with us! It won't matter to our enemies if they make us all run away, or even if they kill half of us. But you are worth ten thousand of us. It would be better for you to stay in town and send help if we need it.”

2 Samuel 19:39

David's soldiers went on across the river, while he stayed behind to say goodbye to Barzillai and to wish him well. Barzillai returned home, but

2 Samuel 21:17

But Abishai came to the rescue and killed the Philistine. David's soldiers told him, “We can't let you risk your life in battle any more! You give light to our nation, and we want that flame to keep burning.”

Exodus 16:29

Remember that I was the one who gave you the Sabbath. That's why on the sixth day I provide enough bread for two days. Everyone is to stay at home and rest on the Sabbath.”

Exodus 18:18

You and the people who come to you will soon be worn out. The job is too much for one person; you can't do it alone.

Exodus 18:22

These judges can handle the ordinary cases and bring the more difficult ones to you. Having them to share the load will make your work easier.

Exodus 18:24

Moses followed Jethro's advice.

Acts 15:2

This caused trouble, and Paul and Barnabas argued with them about this teaching. So it was decided to send Paul and Barnabas and a few others to Jerusalem to discuss this problem with the apostles and the church leaders.

Galatians 2:2

But I went there because God had told me to go, and I explained the good news that I had been preaching to the Gentiles. Then I met privately with the ones who seemed to be the most important leaders. I wanted to make sure that my work in the past and my future work would not be for nothing.

1 Samuel 8:22

“Do what they want,” the LORD answered. “Give them a king.” Samuel told the people to go back to their homes.