¹⁹ For I have chosen him^(A), so that he will direct his children^(B) and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord^(C) by doing what is right and just,^(D) so that the Lord will bring about for Abraham what he has promised him.”^(E)

⁵ because Abraham obeyed me^(A) and did everything I required of him, keeping my commands, my decrees^(B) and my instructions.^(C)”