2 Samuel 2:6 “Now may the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness, and I will…”

2 Samuel 2:6

Now may the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness, and I will also show you the same favor because you have done this.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.

World English Bible

Now may the LORD show loving kindness and truth to you. I also will reward you for this kindness, because you have done this thing.

American Standard Version

And now Jehovah show lovingkindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore now the Lord shewe mercie and trueth vnto you: and I will recompence you this benefite, because ye haue done this thing.

Darby Translation

And now Jehovah shew kindness and faithfulness to you; and I also will requite you this good, because ye have done this thing.

Young's Literal Translation

'And, now, Jehovah doth with you kindness and truth, and also, I do with you this good because ye have done this thing;

Bible in Basic English

May the Lord be good and true to you: and I myself will see that your kind act is rewarded, because you have done this thing.

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Cross references

“the Lord”

Proverbs 14:22 Matthew 5:7 2 Samuel 15:20 Psalm 57:3 2 Timothy 1:16–18

Proverbs 14:22 · BSB

Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.

Matthew 5:7 · BSB

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

2 Samuel 15:20 · BSB

In fact, you arrived only yesterday; should I make you wander around with us today while I do not know where I am going? Go back and take your brothers with you. May the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness. ”

Psalm 57:3 · BSB

He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.

2 Timothy 1:16–18 · BSB

May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.

“I also”

Matthew 5:44 2 Samuel 9:3 2 Samuel 9:7 2 Samuel 10:2 Matthew 10:16 Philemon 1:18

Matthew 5:44 · BSB

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

2 Samuel 9:3 · BSB

So the king asked, “Is there anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I can show the kindness of God?” Ziba answered, “There is still Jonathan’s son, who is lame in both feet.”

2 Samuel 9:7 · BSB

“Do not be afraid,” said David, “for surely I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.”

2 Samuel 10:2 · BSB

And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, just as his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent some of his servants to console Hanun concerning his father. But when they arrived in the land of the…

Matthew 10:16 · BSB

Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Philemon 1:18 · BSB

But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to my account.

Also

Exodus 34:6

Exodus 34:6 · BSB

Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,

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

In context

5So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead to tell them, “The LORD bless you, because you showed this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him.

7Now then, be strong and courageous, for though Saul your lord is dead, the house of Judah has anointed me as their king.”

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