Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. New Living Translation “As for me, I will certainly not sin against the LORD by ending my prayers for you. And I will continue to teach you what is good and right. English Standard Version Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you, and I will instruct you in the good and the right way. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible 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: New King James Version 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. New American Standard Bible Furthermore, as for me, far be it from me that I would sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you; but I will instruct you in the good and right way. NASB 1995 “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. NASB 1977 “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. Legacy Standard Bible Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Yahweh by ceasing to pray for you; but I will instruct you in the good and upright way. Amplified 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. Christian Standard 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. Holman Christian Standard 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. 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. Contemporary English Version I would be disobeying the LORD if I stopped praying for you! I will always teach you how to live right. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation It would be unthinkable for me to sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. I will go on teaching you the way that is good and right. Good News Translation As for me, the LORD forbid that I should sin against him by no longer praying for you. Instead, I will teach you what is good and right for you to do. 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. Majority Standard Bible 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. 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's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI, also, far be it from me to sin against YHWH, by ceasing to pray for you, and I have directed you in the good and upright way; Young's 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; Smith's Literal 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd far from me be this sin against the Lord, that I should cease to pray for you, and I will teach you the good and right way. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible As for me, far be it from me to sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you and to teach you the good and right way. New Revised Standard Version Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you; and I will instruct you in the good and the right way. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMoreover 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; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I, God forbid me that I would sin against LORD JEHOVAH and I would not pray for you, and I shall teach you the good way and uprightness OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Moreover 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation And far be it from me to sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you: but I will serve the Lord, and shew you the good and the right way. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Samuel's Farewell Address…22Indeed, for the sake of His great name, the LORD will not abandon His people, because He was pleased to make you His own. 23As 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. 24Above all, fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you.… Cross References James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. Philippians 1:4 In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy, Colossians 1:9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, Ephesians 6:18 Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing. Romans 1:9 God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you 2 Thessalonians 1:11 To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith, 1 Timothy 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— Acts 12:5 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him. Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart: Jeremiah 29:7 Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.” Isaiah 62:6-7 On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves, / nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth. Ezekiel 22:30 I searched for a man among them to repair the wall and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, so that I should not destroy it. But I found no one. Job 42:8 So now, take seven bulls and seven rams, go to My servant Job, and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. Then My servant Job will pray for you, for I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. For you have not spoken accurately about Me, as My servant Job has.” Genesis 18:23-33 Abraham stepped forward and said, “Will You really sweep away the righteous with the wicked? / What if there are fifty righteous ones in the city? Will You really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous ones who are there? / Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?” ... Treasury of Scripture 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: God forbid Acts 12:5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. 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 it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; in ceasing [heb] from ceasing Psalm 34:11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Proverbs 4:11 I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths. Ecclesiastes 12:10 The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth. the good 1 Kings 8:36 Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, that thou teach them the good way wherein they should walk, and give rain upon thy land, which thou hast given to thy people for an inheritance. 2 Chronicles 6:27 Then hear thou from heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, when thou hast taught them the good way, wherein they should walk; and send rain upon thy land, which thou hast given unto thy people for an inheritance. Jeremiah 6:16 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. Jump to Previous Ceasing Directed Instruct Moreover Orders Prayers Right Sin Teach Upright WayJump to Next Ceasing Directed Instruct Moreover Orders Prayers Right Sin Teach Upright Way1 Samuel 12 1. Samuel testifies his integrity6. He reproves the people of ingratitude 16. He terrifies them with thunder in harvest time 20. he comforts them in God's mercy As for me This phrase marks a personal declaration from Samuel, setting a contrast between his actions and those of the people. In Hebrew, the phrase emphasizes personal responsibility and commitment. Samuel, as a prophet and judge, distinguishes his role as one who remains faithful to God despite the people's demand for a king. This highlights the importance of individual accountability in spiritual leadership. 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 I will teach you.--The old man felt that in the future, although his powers as Judge were not abrogated yet, there would be, comparatively speaking, save on special occasions, but little opportunity for their exercise. In the presence of the regular authority of a king surrounded by armed men, such authority as he had wielded as Judge over the hearts of Israel must fall into abeyance. But one, and that a still higher office, still remained to him untouched by the great constitutional change that had passed over Israel--that of prophet. In this sphere, while he lived, he said he would work ceaselessly on; and the words he used on this solemn occasion tell out to all ages that the true function of the prophet or the preacher of the Eternal is to teach the people the good and the right way; and Samuel's own life of brave self-denial and noble self-effacement showed men that this teaching must be pressed home by something more than mere words. "Only a Samuel could thus quit office, proudly challenging all to convict him of one single injustice in his past career; and by the act of resignation gaining, not losing, greatness. No longer judge and ruler, but simple prophet, he is able now to discourse with greater freedom of the monarchy about to be introduced, and he seizes the moment to cast a more distant glance into all the past and future of the community."--Ewald: History of Israel, Book III., 1-3. Verse 23. - God forbid, Hebrew, "Far be it from me." That I should sin... in ceasing to pray for you. In no character of the Old Testament does this duty of intercessory prayer stand forward so prominently as in Samuel (see ver. 19); nor does he rest content with this, but adds, I will teach you the good and the right way. This was a far higher office than that of ruler; and not only was Samuel earnest in discharging this prophetic office of teaching, but he made provision for a supply of teachers and preachers for all future time by founding the schools of the prophets.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew As forגַּ֣ם (gam) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and me, אָנֹכִ֗י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I far be it from me חָלִ֤ילָה (ḥā·lî·lāh) Interjection | third person feminine singular Strong's 2486: For, a profaned thing, far be it! that I לִּי֙ (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew should sin מֵחֲטֹ֣א (mê·ḥă·ṭō) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn against the LORD לַֽיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel by ceasing מֵחֲדֹ֖ל (mê·ḥă·ḏōl) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 2308: To be flabby, desist, be lacking, idle to pray לְהִתְפַּלֵּ֣ל (lə·hiṯ·pal·lêl) Preposition-l | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct Strong's 6419: To judge, to intercede, pray for you. בַּעַדְכֶ֑ם (ba·‘aḏ·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 1157: In up to, over against, at, beside, among, behind, for And I will continue to teach וְהוֹרֵיתִ֣י (wə·hō·w·rê·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3384: To flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach you אֶתְכֶ֔ם (’eṯ·ḵem) Direct object marker | second person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case the good הַטּוֹבָ֖ה (haṭ·ṭō·w·ḇāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good and right וְהַיְשָׁרָֽה׃ (wə·hay·šā·rāh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 3477: Straight, right way. בְּדֶ֥רֶךְ (bə·ḏe·reḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action Links 1 Samuel 12:23 NIV1 Samuel 12:23 NLT 1 Samuel 12:23 ESV 1 Samuel 12:23 NASB 1 Samuel 12:23 KJV 1 Samuel 12:23 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 12:23 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 12:23 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 12:23 French Bible 1 Samuel 12:23 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 12:23 Moreover as for me far be it (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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