1 Samuel 12:24 bbe — Only go in the fear of the Lord, and be his true servants with all your heart, keeping in mind what great things he has…

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"Only go in the fear of the Lord, and be his true servants with all your heart, keeping in mind what great things he has done for you."

— 1 Samuel 12:24, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“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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ASV
“Only fear Jehovah, and serve him in truth with all your heart; for consider how great things he hath done for you. ”
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WEB
“Only fear Yahweh, and serve him in truth with all your heart; for consider how great things he has done for you.”
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NET
“However, fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart. Just look at the great things he has done for you!”
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1 Samuel 12 — Context

And do not go from the right way turning to those false gods in which there is no profit and no salvation, for they are false.

For the Lord will not give his people up, because of the honour of his name; for it was the Lord's pleasure to make of you a people for himself.

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.

Only go in the fear of the Lord, and be his true servants with all your heart, keeping in mind what great things he has done for you.

But if you still do evil, destruction will overtake you and your king.

1 Samuel 12:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 12:24 say?

1 Samuel 12:24 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Only go in the fear of the Lord, and be his true servants with all your heart, keeping in mind what great things he has done for you.”

Where is 1 Samuel 12:24 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 12:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 12, verse 24.

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 12:24.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 12:24 in?

1 Samuel 12:24 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 12:24?

1 Samuel 12:24 reads (BBE): “Only go in the fear of the Lord, and be his true servants with all your heart, keeping in mind what great things he has done for you.” 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.

1 Samuel 12:24 bbe — Only go in the fear of the Lord, and be his true servants with all your heart, keeping in mind what great things he has…

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