Deuteronomy 30:14
But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may do it.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.
In Context
15See, I have put before you today, life and good, and death and evil;
Cross References
Ezekiel 2:5And they, if they give ear to you or if they do not give ear (for they are an uncontrolled people), will see that there has been a prophet among them.
Ezekiel 33:33And when this comes about (see, it is coming), then it will be clear to them that a prophet has been among them.
Luke 10:11Even the dust of your town, which is on our feet, we put off as a witness against you; but be certain of this, that the kingdom of God is near.
Acts 13:26My brothers, children of the family of Abraham, and those among you who have the fear of God, to us the word of this salvation is sent.
Acts 28:23And when a day had been fixed, they came to his house in great numbers; and he gave them teaching, giving witness to the kingdom of God, and having discussions with them about Jesus, from the law of Moses and from the prophets, from morning till evening.
Hebrews 2:1For this reason there is the more need for us to give attention to the things which have come to our ears, for fear that by chance we might be slipping away.
Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 30:12-15
The Advantages of Revelation. ( b. c. 1451.) 11 For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not hidden from thee, neither is it far off. 12 It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it? 13 Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it? 14 But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou… Read the whole commentary →