Where can I find the Ten Commandments in the Bible?+
The Ten Commandments are found in Exodus 20:1-17 and are also repeated in Deuteronomy 5:4-21. These passages provide the complete list of God's commandments given to Moses at Mount Sinai.
Are the first and second commandments about the same thing?+
No, the first commandment (Exodus 20:3) forbids having other gods before the Lord, while the second commandment (Exodus 20:4-6) forbids making and worshiping graven images or idols. The first addresses exclusive worship of God, while the second addresses how God should be worshiped.
How are the Ten Commandments divided into two groups?+
The Ten Commandments are traditionally divided into two groups: the first four commandments deal with humanity's relationship with God (no other gods, no idols, not taking God's name in vain, and keeping the Sabbath), while the last six commandments deal with relationships between people (honoring parents, not murdering, not committing adultery, not stealing, not bearing false witness, and not coveting).