Parallel Verses

The Emphasized Bible

As for me also, far be it from me, that I should sin against Yahweh, by ceasing to pray for you, - but I will direct you, in the good and right way.

New American Standard Bible

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

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:

Holman Bible

“As for me, I vow that I will not sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you. I will teach you the good and right way.

International Standard Version

Now as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. I'll also instruct you in the way that is good and right.

A Conservative Version

Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against 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.

Amplified

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

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.

Julia Smith Translation

Also I, far be it to me sinning against Jehovah ceasing to pray for you: and I taught you in the good and straight way.

King James 2000

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:

Lexham Expanded Bible

Also, as for me, far be it from me {that I should sin} against Yahweh by ceasing to pray for you! I will instruct you in the good and righteous way.

Modern King James verseion

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

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Moreover, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in leaving praying for you and to show you the good and right way.

NET Bible

As far as I am concerned, far be it from me to sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you! I will instruct you in the way that is good and upright.

New Heart 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.

Webster

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 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 Yahweh in ceasing to pray for you: but I will instruct you in the good and the right way.

Youngs 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;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
Moreover as for me
אנכי 
'anokiy 
I, which, me
Usage: 354

חללה חלילה 
Chaliylah 
God forbid, far be it, be...far, Lord forbid,
Usage: 20

to pray
פּלל 
Palal 
Usage: 84

for you but I will teach
ירא ירה 
Yarah 
Usage: 83

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Context Readings

Samuel's Charge To Israel

22 For Yahweh will not give up his people, because of his great name, for Yahweh was minded to make you his people. 23 As for me also, far be it from me, that I should sin against Yahweh, by ceasing to pray for you, - but I will direct you, in the good and right way. 24 Only, revere Yahweh, and serve him in truth, with all your heart, - for see, what great things he hath done with you.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:36

then wilt, thou thyself, hear in the heavens and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, that thou mayest teach them the good way, wherein they should walk, - and give rain upon thy land, which thou hast given unto thy people, for an inheritance?

Proverbs 4:11

In the way of wisdom, have I taught thee, I have guided thee in tracks of uprightness.

Psalm 34:11

Come, ye children! hearken unto me, The reverence of Yahweh, will I teach you.

Romans 1:9

For God is, my witness, - unto whom I am rendering divine service in my spirit, in the glad message of his Son, - how incessantly, I am making mention of you

Colossians 1:9

For this cause, we also, from the day when we heard of you , cease not, in your behalf, praying and asking - that ye may be filled unto the personal knowledge of his will, in all spiritual wisdom and discernment,

2 Timothy 1:3

Grateful, am I, unto God, - unto whom I am rendering divine service from my progenitors in a pure conscience, that, incessant, hold I the remembrance, concerning thee, in my supplications; day and night,

2 Chronicles 6:27

then wilt, thou thyself, hear out of the heavens and forgive the sin of thy servants, and thy people Israel, that thou mayest direct them into the good way, wherein they should walk, - and give rain, upon thy land, which thou hast given unto thy people, for an inheritance?

Jeremiah 6:16

Thus saith Yahweh - Stand ye at the ways - and see, And ask for the paths of age-past times, Where is the good way? And walk therein, And ye shall find rest to your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein !

1 Thessalonians 3:10

Night and day, making very abundant entreaties, that we may see your face, and fit in the things which are lacking in your faith?

Ecclesiastes 12:10

The Proclaimer sought to find out words giving delight, and to note down rightly, the words of truth.

Acts 12:5

Peter, therefore, was kept in the prison; but, prayer, was, earnestly, being made by the assembly, unto God, concerning him.

Acts 20:20

in what manner I in nowise shrank from announcing unto you anything that was profitable and teaching you publicly and in your homes;

Colossians 1:28

Whom we are declaring, admonishing every man, and teaching every man, in all wisdom, in order that we may present every man complete in Christ;

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