Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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 But the LORD will not forsake his people, because of his great name's sake: because the LORD hath begun to make you his people. 23 Moreover, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in leaving praying for you and to show you the good and right way. 24 Only fear you the LORD and serve him truly with all your hearts: for he hath done great things for you.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Kings 8:36
then hear thou up to heaven, and be merciful unto the sin of thy servants and of thy people Israel, that thou show them a good way to walk in, and give rain upon thy land that thou hast given unto thy people to inherit.
Proverbs 4:11
I will show thee the way of wisdom, and lead thee in the right paths.
Psalm 34:11
Come, ye children, and hearken unto me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Romans 1:9
For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit, in the Gospel of his son that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers,
Colossians 1:9
For this cause we also, since the day we heard of it have not ceased praying for you, and desiring that ye might be fulfilled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,
2 Timothy 1:3
I thank God, whom I serve from mine elders with pure conscience, that without ceasing I make mention of thee in my prayers night and day,
2 Chronicles 6:27
Then hear thou from heaven and be merciful unto the sin of thy servants and of thy people Israel, that thou show them a good way to walk in, and send rain upon thy land which thou hast given unto thy people, for an inheritance.
Jeremiah 6:16
Thus sayeth the LORD, "Go into the streets, consider and make inquisition for the old way: and if it be the good and right way, then go therein, that ye may find rest for your souls. But they say, 'We will not walk therein.'
1 Thessalonians 3:10
while we night and day pray exceedingly, that we might see you presently, and might fulfill that which is lacking in your faith.
Ecclesiastes 12:10
His diligence was to find out acceptable words, right scripture, and the words of truth.
Acts 12:5
Then was Peter kept in prison. But prayer was made without ceasing of the congregation unto God for him.
Acts 20:20
and how I kept back nothing that was profitable: but that I have showed you, and taught you openly and at home in your houses,
Colossians 1:28
whom we preach warning all men, and teaching all men in all wisdom, to make all men perfect in Christ Jesus.