Deuteronomy 6:24
And the Lord commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear the Lord our God, for our good always, that he might preserve us alive, as it is at this day.
Context
This verse from Deuteronomy Chapter 6 connects to 10 cross-references. The Shema—'Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one'—is proclaimed, followed by the great commandment to love God with all heart, soul, and strength. These words are to be taught diligently to children, talked about constantly, and …
Other Translations
And Jehovah commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear Jehovah our God, for our good always, that he might preserve us alive, as at this day.
And Jehovah commandeth us to do all these statutes, to fear Jehovah our God, for good to ourselves all the days, to keep us alive, as <FI>at<Fi> this day;
And the Lord gave us orders to keep all these laws, in the fear of the Lord our God, so that it might be well for us for ever, and that he might keep us from death, as he has done to this day.
Cross References
Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their …
And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good …
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; and thy righteousness may profit the son of man.
If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?
Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved.
The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt …
By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
To keep the commandments of the Lord, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good?