1 Samuel 12:23

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:

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 12:23

BSB
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.
AKJV
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:
CPDV
So then, far be it from me, this sin against the Lord, that I would cease to pray for you. And so, I will teach you the good and upright way.
ERV
Moreover as for me, God forbid 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.
NHEB
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.
SMT
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.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 12:23

MoreoverasformeH595GodforbidH2486InterjectionthatIshouldsinH2398VerbagainsttheLORDH3068Proper NameinceasingH2308VerbtoprayH6419VerbforyoubutIwillteachH3384VerbyouthegoodH2896andtherightH3477AdjectivewayH1870Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 12:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 12:23
Summary
Samuel commits to intercessory ministry
Event
Samuel pledges continued intercession
Estimated Time Period
c. 1050 BC
Category
Prayer