Critics sometimes accuse Jesus of misquoting Deuteronomy 6:13 by adding the phrase 'and serve him only.' However, this represents a typical rabbinic exegesis of the period: it logically follows that if you fear God only, then you serve Him only. This was standard hermeneutical practice for the day, and evaluating it strictly by modern quotation standards is anachronistic. Additionally, Jesus' quote closely reflects the Septuagint version of Deuteronomy, capturing the theological intent of the original command.