29 Fear the Lord with all your soul; and revere his priests. (WEB) 30 With all your strength love him who made you. Don’t forsake his ministers. (WEB) 31 Fear the Lord and honor the priest. Give him his portion, even as it is commanded you: the first fruits, the trespass offering, the gift of the shoulders, the sacrifice of sanctification, and the first fruits of holy things. (WEB)
Sirach 7:29–31
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Sirach 35:7–9
7 The sacrifice of a righteous man is acceptable. It won’t be forgotten. (WEB) 8 Glorify the Lord with generosity. Don’t reduce the first fruits of your hands. (WEB) 9 In every gift show a cheerful countenance, And dedicate your tithe with gladness. (WEB)
Testament of Zebulun 2:39–41
39 But I am now hastening away to my rest, as did also my fathers. (T12) 40 But do ye fear the Lord our God with all your strength all the days of your life. (T12) 41 And when he had said these things he fell asleep, at a good old age. (T12)
1 Samuel 12:23–25
23 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way. 24 Above all, fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done f…
Testament of Joseph 2:6–8
6 And I did not raise myself against them with evil intent, but I honoured my brethren; and out of respect for them, even when I was being sold, I refrained from telling the Ishmaelites that I was a son of Jacob, a great man and a mighty. (T12) 7 Do ye also, my children… (T12)
2 Enoch 66:1–3
1 AND now, my children, keep your souls from all injustice, such as the Lord hates. (2EN) 2 Walk before his face with terror and trembling and serve him alone. (2EN) 3 Bow down to the true God, not to dumb idols, but bow down to his picture, and bring all just offerings before t… (2EN)
Sirach 4:6–8
6 For if he curses you in the bitterness of his soul, he who made him will hear his supplication. (WEB) 7 Endear yourself to the assembly. Bow your head to a great man. (WEB) 8 Incline your ear to a poor man. Answer him with peaceful words in humility. (WEB)
Deuteronomy 6:12–14
12 be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 13 Fear the LORD your God, serve Him only, and take your oaths in His name. 14 Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you.
Deuteronomy 10:19–21
19 So you also must love the foreigner, since you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt. 20 You are to fear the LORD your God and serve Him. Hold fast to Him and take your oaths in His name. 21 He is your praise and He is your God, who has done for you these g…
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