Weekly Pulpit 2 Samuel 7:14 I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men… A young man was taking leave of a well-beloved father, who said to him, "My son, if you are in any trouble or need anything, write to me; you know I am always ready to do all I can for you." "Yes, I know it, dear father," said the son, "and will you keep safely for me this box containing the most precious things I own? "After a time the young man became ill, and the expected aid from his father was delayed. A chance acquaintance said, "Your father may have forgotten his promise." The young man's eyes flashed as he said with emotion, "My father never failed me yet. I love him and he loves me. I know whom I can trust, and I am as sure of his help as if the money were in my hand! The mail may miscarry, but my father's promise is sure. Never suggest to me again that my father is not faithful to his promise." (Weekly Pulpit.) Parallel Verses KJV: I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men: |
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