Parallel Verses
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.
New American Standard Bible
Moreover, as for me,
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.
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.
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.
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;
Themes
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Intercessory prayer » Sin of neglecting
Religious zeal » Instances of » samuel
Reproof » Should be accompanied by exhortation to repentance
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 12:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Samuel's Charge To Israel
22 Indeed, the LORD won't abandon His people for the sake of His great name, for the LORD desires to make you a people for himself. 23 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. 24 Only, fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart. Indeed, consider what great things he has done for you.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Kings 8:36
then hear in heaven and forgive the sin of your servants and of your people Israel. Indeed, teach them the best way to live and send rain on your land that you have given to your people as an inheritance.
Proverbs 4:11
I have directed you in the way of wisdom, and I have led you along straight paths.
Psalm 34:11
Come, children, listen to me, and I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Romans 1:9
For God, whom I serve with my spirit by preaching the gospel about his Son, is my witness how constantly I mention you
Colossians 1:9
For this reason, since the day we heard about this, we have not stopped praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the full knowledge of God's will with respect to all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
2 Timothy 1:3
I constantly thank my God whom I serve with a clear conscience, as my ancestors did when I remember you in my prayers night and day,
2 Chronicles 6:27
then hear in heaven and forgive the sin of your servants and of your people Israel. Indeed, teach them the best way to live and send rain on your land that you have given to your people as an inheritance.
Jeremiah 6:16
This is what the LORD says: "Stand beside the roads and watch. Ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is. Walk in it and find rest for yourselves. But they said, "We won't walk in it!'
1 Thessalonians 3:10
We pray very hard night and day that we may see you again face to face, so that we may equip you with whatever is lacking in your faith.
Ecclesiastes 12:10
The Teacher searched to find appropriate expressions, and what is written here is right and truthful.
Acts 12:5
So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer to God for him was being offered by the assembly.
Acts 20:20
I never shrank from telling you anything that would help you nor from teaching you publicly and from house to house.
Colossians 1:28
It is he whom we proclaim as we admonish and wisely teach everyone, so that we may present everyone mature in the Messiah.