Joshua 24:21-23

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²¹ And the people said to Joshua, “Nay; but we will serve the Lord.” ²² Then Joshua said to the people, “You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen the Lord, to serve him.” And they said, “We are witnesses.” ²³ He said, “Then put away the foreign gods which are among you, and incline your heart to the Lord, the God of Israel.”