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:
Context
This verse from 1 Samuel Chapter 12 connects to 10 cross-references. Samuel's farewell address calls Israel to witness that he has been honest and never defrauded them. He recounts God's saving acts from Moses and Aaron through the judges, then describes asking for a king as wickedness. He calls on God …
Other Translations
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.
`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;
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.
Cross References
Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, that thou teach …
Then hear thou from heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, when thou hast …
I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the …
And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, …
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect …
For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to …
Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.