23 And he brought us out from thence, that he might bring us in, to give us the land which he sware unto our fathers.
23 But he brought us out from there to bring us in and give us the land he promised on oath to our ancestors.
23 And he brought us out from there, that he might bring us in and give us the land that he swore to give to our fathers.
23 He pulled us out of there so he could bring us here and give us the land he so solemnly promised to our ancestors.
23 Then He brought us out from there, that He might bring us in, to give us the land of which He swore to our fathers.
23 He brought us out of Egypt so he could give us this land he had sworn to give our ancestors.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:23
Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:17-25
(Read Deuteronomy 6:17-25)
Moses gives charge to keep God's commandments. Negligence will ruin us; but we cannot be saved without diligence. It is our interest, as well as our duty, to be religious. It will be our life. Godliness has the promise of the continuance and comfort of the life that now is, as far as it is for God's glory. It will be our righteousness. It is only through the Mediator we can be righteous before God. The knowledge of the spirituality and excellency of the holy law of God, is suited to show sinful man his need of a Saviour, and to prepare his heart to welcome a free salvation. The gospel honours the law, not only in the perfect obedience of the Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ; but in that it is a plan for bringing back apostate rebels and enemies, by repentance, faith, forgiveness, and renewing grace, to love God above all things, even in this world; and in the world above, to love him perfectly, even as angels love him.