25 And if we are careful to obey all this law before the Lord our God, as he has commanded us, that will be our righteousness."

Other Translations of Deuteronomy 6:25

King James Version

25 And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all these commandments before the Lord our God, as he hath commanded us.

English Standard Version

25 And it will be righteousness for us, if we are careful to do all this commandment before the Lord our God, as he has commanded us.'

The Message

25 "It will be a set-right and put-together life for us if we make sure that we do this entire commandment in the Presence of God, our God, just as he commanded us to do."

New King James Version

25 Then it will be righteousness for us, if we are careful to observe all these commandments before the Lord our God, as He has commanded us.'

New Living Translation

25 For we will be counted as righteous when we obey all the commands the Lord our God has given us.'

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:25

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.