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1 Samuel 12:23 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…

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. "

— 1 Samuel 12:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 12 — Context

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Then Samuel said to the people: “Do not be afraid. You have done all this evil. Yet truly, do not choose to withdraw from the back of the Lord. Instead, serve the Lord with all your heart.

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And do not choose to turn aside after vanities, which will never benefit you, nor rescue you, since they are empty.

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And the Lord will not abandon his people, because of his great name. For the Lord has sworn to make you his people.

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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.

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Therefore, fear the Lord, and serve him in truth and from your whole heart. For you have seen the great works that he has done among you.

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But if you persevere in wickedness, both you and your king will perish together.”

1 Samuel 12:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 12:23 say?
1 Samuel 12:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “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. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 12:23 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 12:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 12, verse 23.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 12:23.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 12:23 in?
1 Samuel 12:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 12:23?
1 Samuel 12:23 reads (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. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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