Exodus 18:20

And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.

Cross-reference

In Exodus 18:16, Moses already explains he judges disputes and teaches God's statutes — Jethro's instruction here directly parallels that role.

Exodus 18:15 Historical context

Exodus 18:15 shows the people coming to Moses for judgment — the problem that Jethro's advice in verse 20 addresses, forming a direct narrative link.

1 Thessalonians 4:1 urges walking to please God as taught by Paul, echoing Moses' charge to teach the way to walk.

Matthew 28:20 parallels this commission: Jesus sends disciples to teach all nations to observe his commands, mirroring Moses' charge.

Micah 4:2 Parallel

Micah 4:2 expresses desire for God to teach His ways, directly matching Moses' commission to teach the way.

Jeremiah 42:3 asks God to show the way and what to do, echoing the instruction Moses is to provide.

Jeremiah 6:16 calls for seeking the ancient good way, which Moses is to teach.

Isaiah 30:21 describes God directing the way, similar to the way Moses must teach His people.

Psalm 32:8 Parallel

Psalm 32:8 has God promising to teach the way, similar to the instruction Moses is to give.

Nehemiah 9:14 mentions the commands and statutes made known by Moses, directly echoing the teaching role given in Exodus 18:20.

Nehemiah 9:13 recalls God giving right rules and true laws on Sinai, the very statutes Moses is to teach here.

1 Samuel 12:23 echoes the duty to instruct in the good and right way, mirroring Moses' responsibility here.

In Deuteronomy 6:1, the commandments, statutes, and rules are given to teach — same trio of terms from Jethro's counsel.

In Deuteronomy 5:1, Moses summons Israel to hear and learn the statutes — direct parallel to Jethro's charge to make them know the way.

In Deuteronomy 4:5, Moses cites God's command to teach statutes and rules — echoing Jethro's instruction to Moses.

In Deuteronomy 4:1, Moses urges Israel to keep the statutes and rules they are taught — same vocabulary and mission as Jethro's advice here.

Deuteronomy 1:18 recounts Moses commanding all things — echoing the same teaching role given here, showing continuity in leadership.

Psalm 143:8 Parallel

Psalm 143:8 pleads for God to show the way, reflecting the same need for divine guidance Moses is to provide.

Deuteronomy 8:6 commands to walk in God's ways — the same language used here for showing the way they must walk, reinforcing the covenant call.