^{18 Ref} And all the people were watching the thunderings and the flames and the sound of the horn and the mountain smoking; and when they saw it, they kept far off, shaking with fear.

^{19 Ref} And they said to Moses, To your words we will give ear, but let not the voice of God come to our ears, for fear death may come on us.

^{20 Ref} And Moses said to the people, Have no fear: for God has come to put you to the test, so that fearing him you may be kept from sin.

^{21 Ref} And the people kept their places far off, but Moses went near to the dark cloud where God was.