Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 5:13 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Deuteronomy 5:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 5 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Six days thou shalt labour, and do all thy work:”
Deuteronomy 5:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:13
The command 'Six days thou shalt labour, and do all thy work' establishes work as divine ordinance and human duty. God commands labor, not merely permits it. The six-day work week reflects creation order where God worked six days before resting. Work is not curse but calling, means of glorifying God and serving neighbor. The phrase 'all thy work' indicates thorough completion of weekly responsibilities, enabling genuine rest on the seventh day. This verse opposes both workaholism (violating Sabbath rest) and laziness (refusing diligent labor). The Reformed work ethic sees all legitimate labor ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 5:13
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“to be a sign between me and them”
“and prepared spices and ointments. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.”
“being indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath”
“but on the seventh day there shall be a holy day for you”