1 Samuel 12:23 “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by cea…”

1 Samuel 12:23

As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:

World English Bible

Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you; but I will instruct you in the good and the right way.

American Standard Version

Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Jehovah in ceasing to pray for you: but I will instruct you in the good and the right way.

Geneva Bible 1599

Moreouer God forbid, that I should sinne against the Lord, and cease praying for you, but I will shewe you the good and right way.

Darby Translation

Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Jehovah in ceasing to pray for you; and I will teach you the good and right way.

Young's Literal Translation

'I, also, far be it from me to sin against Jehovah, by ceasing to pray for you, and I have directed you in the good and upright way;

Bible in Basic English

And as for me, never will I go against the orders of the Lord by giving up my prayers for you: but I will go on teaching you the good and right way.

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Cross references

“God forbid”

Colossians 1:9 Romans 1:9 2 Timothy 1:3 1 Thessalonians 3:10 Acts 12:5

Colossians 1:9 · BSB

For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

Romans 1:9 · BSB

God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you

2 Timothy 1:3 · BSB

I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.

1 Thessalonians 3:10 · BSB

Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith.

Acts 12:5 · BSB

So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.

“I will teach”

Psalm 34:11 Colossians 1:28 Proverbs 4:11 Ecclesiastes 12:10 Acts 20:20

Psalm 34:11 · BSB

Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

Colossians 1:28 · BSB

We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

Proverbs 4:11 · BSB

I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths.

Ecclesiastes 12:10 · BSB

The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth.

Acts 20:20 · BSB

I did not shrink back from declaring anything that was helpful to you as I taught you publicly and from house to house,

“the good”

1 Kings 8:36 Jeremiah 6:16 2 Chronicles 6:27

1 Kings 8:36 · BSB

then may You hear from heaven and forgive the sin of Your servants, Your people Israel, so that You may teach them the good way in which they should walk. May You send rain on the land that You gave Your people as an inh…

Jeremiah 6:16 · BSB

This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’

2 Chronicles 6:27 · BSB

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

22Indeed, for the sake of His great name, the LORD will not abandon His people, because He was pleased to make you His own.

24Above all, fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you.

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