Exodus 20:20-22

International Standard Version

²⁰ Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid, for God has come to test you, so that you may fear him in order that you don’t sin.” ²¹ Then the people stood at a distance, and Moses approached the thick cloud where God was.

Instruction about Idols and Altars

²² The Lord told Moses, “This is what you are to say to the Israelis, ‘You have seen for yourselves that I spoke to you from heaven.