Deuteronomy 12:18

God's Word

Instead, you, your sons and daughters, male and female slaves, and the Levites who live in your cities must eat these in the presence of the Lord your God at the place he will choose. There in the presence of the Lord your God enjoy everything you’ve worked for.

Cross References

Psalm 32:11

Be glad and find joy in the Lord, you righteous people. Sing with joy, all whose motives are decent.

Psalm 68:3

But let righteous people rejoice. Let them celebrate in God’s presence. Let them overflow with joy.

Proverbs 3:17

⌞Wisdom’s⌟ ways are pleasant ways, and all its paths lead to peace.

Ecclesiastes 3:12

I realize that there’s nothing better for them to do than to be cheerful and enjoy what is good in their lives.

Ecclesiastes 5:18

At last I have seen what is good and beautiful: It is to eat and drink and to enjoy the good in all our hard work under the sun during the brief lives God gives us. That is our lot ⌞in life⌟.

Isaiah 12:3

With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation.

Acts 16:34

He took Paul and Silas upstairs into his home and gave them something to eat. He and his family were thrilled to be believers in God.

Acts 2:46

The believers had a single purpose and went to the temple every day. They were joyful and humble as they ate at each other’s homes and shared their food.

1 Corinthians 10:31

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything to the glory of God.

Galatians 5:22

But the spiritual nature produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Deuteronomy 12:14

Instead, sacrifice them ⌞only⌟ at the place that the Lord will choose in one of your tribes. There you must do everything I command you.

Deuteronomy 12:19

Don’t forget to take care of the Levites as long as you live in your land.

Deuteronomy 12:5

The Lord your God will choose a place out of all your tribes to live and put his name. Go there and worship him.

Deuteronomy 12:7

There, in the presence of the Lord your God, you and your families will eat and enjoy everything you’ve worked for, because the Lord your God has blessed you.

Deuteronomy 14:23

Eat the tenth of your grain, new wine, and olive oil, and eat the firstborn of your cattle, sheep, and goats in the presence of the Lord your God in the place he will choose to put his name. Then you will learn to fear the Lord your God as long as you live.

Deuteronomy 15:20

Every year you and your family must eat these animals in the presence of the Lord your God in the place the Lord will choose.

1 Samuel 1:4

Whenever Elkanah offered a sacrifice, he would give portions of it to his wife Peninnah and all her sons and daughters.