9 pairs
Exodus 20:2 and Deuteronomy 5:6 both begin the Ten Commandments with God's self-identification as the one who brought Israel out of Egypt, establishing His authority and the basis for the commandments.
Thematic focusCovenant, Deliverance, Authority of God.
Exodus 20:3 commands exclusive worship of God, which Jesus reaffirms in Matthew 4:10 during His temptation, emphasizing the importance of worshiping God alone.
Thematic focusMonotheism, Worship, Temptation.
Exodus 20:8 commands the observance of the Sabbath, which Hebrews 4:9-10 interprets as a foreshadowing of the spiritual rest found in Christ.
Thematic focusSabbath, Rest, Fulfillment in Christ.
Exodus 20:12 commands honoring one's parents, which Paul reiterates in Ephesians 6:2-3, highlighting it as the first commandment with a promise.
Thematic focusFamily, Obedience, Promise.
Exodus 20:13 prohibits murder, which Jesus expands upon in Matthew 5:21-22, teaching that even anger towards others is subject to judgment.
Thematic focusSanctity of Life, Heart Attitude, Jesus' Teaching.
Exodus 20:14 forbids adultery, which Jesus deepens in Matthew 5:27-28 by addressing lustful thoughts as equivalent to the act itself.
Thematic focusPurity, Heart Condition, Jesus' Teaching.
Exodus 20:15 prohibits stealing, which Paul addresses in Ephesians 4:28 by encouraging honest work and generosity.
Thematic focusIntegrity, Work Ethic, Generosity.
Exodus 20:16 commands truthfulness, which is echoed in Colossians 3:9 where believers are instructed to put off falsehood.
Thematic focusTruthfulness, Honesty, Christian Conduct.
Exodus 20:17 addresses coveting, which Paul discusses in Romans 7:7 as revealing sin through the law.
Thematic focusCovetousness, Sin, Law.