1 Samuel 12:23 kjva — 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…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"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:"

— 1 Samuel 12:23, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Samuel 12 — Context

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And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart;

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And turn ye not aside: for then should ye go after vain things, which cannot profit nor deliver; for they are vain.

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For the Lord will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake: because it hath pleased the Lord to make you his people.

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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:

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Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.

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But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king.

1 Samuel 12:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 12:23 say?
1 Samuel 12:23 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “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:”
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 (KJVA): “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:” 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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