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Exodus 18:15-20 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

15. Moses answered, “I must do this because the people come to me to learn God's will.

16. When two people have a dispute, they come to me, and I decide which one of them is right, and I tell them God's commands and laws.”

17. Then Jethro said, “You are not doing it the right way.

18. You will wear yourself out and these people as well. This is too much for you to do alone.

19. Now let me give you some good advice, and God will be with you. It is right for you to represent the people before God and bring their disputes to him.

20. You should teach them God's commands and explain to them how they should live and what they should do.

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