Exodus 20:6

God's Word

But I show mercy to thousands of generations of those who love me and obey my commandments.

Cross References

Deuteronomy 7:9

Keep in mind that the Lord your God is ⌞the only⌟ God. He is a faithful God, who keeps his promise  and is merciful to thousands of generations of those who love him and obey his commands.

1 John 5:3

To love God means that we obey his commandments. Obeying his commandments isn’t difficult

John 14:21

Whoever knows and obeys my commandments is the person who loves me. Those who love me will have my Father’s love, and I, too, will love them and show myself to them.”

Acts 2:39

This promise belongs to you and to your children and to everyone who is far away. It belongs to everyone who worships the Lord our God.”

Deuteronomy 5:29

If only they would fear me and obey all my commandments as long as they live! Then things would go well for them and their children forever.

Deuteronomy 4:37

Because he loved your ancestors and chose their descendants, he was with you as he brought you out of Egypt by his great power.

John 14:15

“If you love me, you will obey my commandments.

2 John 1:6

Love means that we live by doing what he commands. We were commanded to live in love, and you have heard this from the beginning.

1 John 4:19

We love because God loved us first.

James 1:12

Blessed are those who endure when they are tested. When they pass the test, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

Exodus 34:7

He continues to show his love to thousands of generations, forgiving wrongdoing, disobedience, and sin. He never lets the guilty go unpunished, punishing children and grandchildren for their parents’ sins to the third and fourth generation.”

Numbers 14:18

‘The Lord … patient, forever loving…. He forgives wrongdoing and disobedience…. He never lets the guilty go unpunished, punishing children … for their parents’ sins to the third and fourth generation….’

Nehemiah 1:5

I said, “Lord God of heaven, great and awe-inspiring God, you faithfully keep your promise  and show mercy to those who love you and obey your commandments.

Psalm 103:17

But from everlasting to everlasting, the Lord’s mercy is on those who fear him. His righteousness belongs to their children and grandchildren,

Proverbs 3:1

My son, do not forget my teachings, and keep my commands in mind,

Jeremiah 32:18

You show mercy to thousands of generations. However, you punish children for the wickedness of their parents. You, God, are great and mighty. Your name is the Lord of Armies.

Daniel 9:4

I prayed to the Lord my God. I confessed and said, “Lord, you are great and deserve respect as the only God. You keep your promise  and show mercy to those who love you and obey your commandments.