Exodus 20:6

New Century Version

But I show kindness to thousands who love me and obey my commands.

Cross References

Nehemiah 1:5

“Lord, God of heaven, you are the great God who is to be respected. You are loyal, and you keep your agreement with those who love you and obey your commands.

Psalm 103:17

But the Lord’s love for those who respect him continues forever and ever, and his goodness continues to their grandchildren

Exodus 34:7

and is kind to thousands of people. The Lord forgives people for evil, for sin, and for turning against him, but he does not forget to punish guilty people. He will punish not only the guilty people, but also their children, their grandchildren, their great-grandchildren, and their great-great-grandchildren.”

Proverbs 3:1

My child, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in mind.

Jeremiah 32:18

You show love and kindness to thousands of people, but you also bring punishment to children for their parents’ sins. Great and powerful God, your name is the Lord All-Powerful.

Daniel 9:4

I prayed to the Lord my God and told him about all of our sins. I said, “Lord, you are a great God who causes fear and wonder. You keep your agreement of love with all who love you and obey your commands.

Numbers 14:18

‘The Lord doesn’t become angry quickly, but he has great love. He forgives sin and law breaking. But the Lord never forgets to punish guilty people. When parents sin, he will also punish their children, their grandchildren, their great-grandchildren, and their great-great-grandchildren.’

John 14:15

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

John 14:21

Those who know my commands and obey them are the ones who love me, and my Father will love those who love me. I will love them and will show myself to them.”

Acts 2:39

This promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far away. It is for everyone the Lord our God calls to himself.”

Deuteronomy 4:37

Because the Lord loved your ancestors, he chose you, their descendants, and he brought you out of Egypt himself by his great strength.

Deuteronomy 5:29

I wish their hearts would always respect me and that they would always obey my commands so that things would go well for them and their children forever!

Deuteronomy 7:9

So know that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God. He will keep his agreement of love for a thousand lifetimes for people who love him and obey his commands.

James 1:12

When people are tempted and still continue strong, they should be happy. After they have proved their faith, God will reward them with life forever. God promised this to all those who love him.

1 John 4:19

We love because God first loved us.

1 John 5:3

Loving God means obeying his commands. And God’s commands are not too hard for us,

2 John 1:6

And love means living the way God commanded us to live. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is this: Live a life of love.