Deuteronomy 10:13
To keep the commandments of the Lord, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good?
Cross-reference
In Deuteronomy 6:24, the same phrase 'for our good' appears, reinforcing that keeping God's commands is for Israel's benefit.
Deuteronomy 27:10 repeats the call to obey the Lord's commandments and statutes, directly reinforcing the same command.
Deuteronomy 26:17 recounts Israel's declaration to keep God's statutes, mirroring the command in Deuteronomy 10:13.
Jeremiah 32:39 echoes 'for their own good' and links fearing God to personal benefit, directly paralleling Deuteronomy 10:13.
Joshua 22:5 expands on keeping the commandment, adding love and wholehearted service, showing the same duty continues.
2 Kings 10:31 reports Jehu's failure to keep the law, providing a negative example of the obedience commanded in Deuteronomy 10:13.
Micah 6:8 summarizes what God requires as 'good' — directly expanding on the concept of good commands in Deuteronomy 10:13.
John 14:21 promises love and divine manifestation to those who keep Jesus' commands — a New Testament parallel to the blessing from obedience in Deuteronomy 10:13.
In 1 John 5:3, keeping God's commandments is loving God and not burdensome — echoing the call here to obey for our own good.
Jeremiah 11:7 recalls God's persistent warning to obey — reinforcing the same imperative from Deuteronomy 10:13.
Luke 11:42 contrasts meticulous tithing with neglect of justice and love — showing a failure to keep the 'good' commands Deuteronomy 10:13 emphasizes.
Nehemiah 9:13 echoes the same affirmation that God gave 'good statutes' — highlighting that His commands are righteous and beneficial.
Psalm 81:13 expresses God's longing that Israel would obey Him — parallel to the call to keep His commands in Deuteronomy 10:13.
Ezekiel 18:9 connects keeping God's statutes with life — a positive outcome similar to the 'for your own good' in Deuteronomy 10:13.
Zechariah 8:16 lists specific commands for truthful, peaceful living — a practical application of the obedience called for in Deuteronomy 10:13.