Deuteronomy 24:22
22 Remember that you were slaves in Egypt. That is why I command you to do this.
Other Translations of Deuteronomy 24:22
King James Version
22 And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt: therefore I command thee to do this thing.
English Standard Version
22 You shall remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt; therefore I command you to do this.
The Message
22 Don't ever forget that you were a slave in Egypt. I command you: Do what I'm telling you.
New King James Version
22 And you shall remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt; therefore I command you to do this thing.
New Living Translation
22 Remember that you were slaves in the land of Egypt. That is why I am giving you this command.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Deuteronomy 24:22
Commentary on Deuteronomy 24:14-22
(Read Deuteronomy 24:14-22)
It is not hard to prove that purity, piety, justice, mercy, fair conduct, kindness to the poor and destitute, consideration for them, and generosity of spirit, are pleasing to God, and becoming in his redeemed people. The difficulty is to attend to them in our daily walk and conversation.