⁸ Rather, cling tightly to the Lord your God as you have done until now.

²⁰ You must fear the Lord your God and worship him and cling to him. Your oaths must be in his name alone.

⁵ But be very careful to obey all the commands and the instructions that Moses gave to you. Love the Lord your God, walk in all his ways, obey his commands, hold firmly to him, and serve him with all your heart and all your soul.”

²³ When he arrived and saw this evidence of God’s blessing, he was filled with joy, and he encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord.

⁴ Serve only the Lord your God and fear him alone. Obey his commands, listen to his voice, and cling to him.

²² “Be careful to obey all these commands I am giving you. Show love to the Lord your God by walking in his ways and holding tightly to him.

⁴ But all of you who were faithful to the Lord your God are still alive today—every one of you.