Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Exodus 20:20 in English Standard Version "Moses said to the people, “Do not fear, for God has come to test you, that the fear of him may be before you, that you may not sin.”" Ge 22:1 After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” De 13:3 you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams. For the Lord your God is testing you, to know whether you love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. 1Sa 12:20 And Samuel said to the people, “Do not be afraid; you have done all this evil. Yet do not turn aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart.