¹⁸ When the people saw the thunder and lightning and heard the trumpet^(A) and saw the mountain in smoke,^(B) they trembled with fear.^(C) They stayed at a distance ¹⁹ and said to Moses, “Speak to us yourself and we will listen. But do not have God speak^(D) to us or we will die.”^(E)

²⁰ Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid.^(F) God has come to test^(G) you, so that the fear^(H) of God will be with you to keep you from sinning.”^(I)

¹³ If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways^(A) so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people.”^(B)

¹⁴ The Lord replied, “My Presence^(C) will go with you, and I will give you rest.”^(D)

¹⁵ Then Moses said to him, “If your Presence^(E) does not go with us, do not send us up from here. ¹⁶ How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us?^(F) What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?”^(G)

¹⁷ And the Lord said to Moses, “I will do the very thing you have asked,^(H) because I am pleased with you and I know you by name.”^(I)

¹⁸ Then Moses said, “Now show me your glory.”^(J)