Susanna 1:23 kjva — It is better for me to fall into your hands, and not do it, than to sin in the sight of the Lord.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"It is better for me to fall into your hands, and not do it, than to sin in the sight of the Lord."

— Susanna 1:23, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Susanna 1 — Context

Behold, the garden doors are shut, that no man can see us, and we are in love with thee; therefore consent unto us, and lie with us.

If thou wilt not, we will bear witness against thee, that a young man was with thee: and therefore thou didst send away thy maids from thee.

Then Susanna sighed, and said, I am straitened on every side: for if I do this thing, it is death unto me: and if I do it not I cannot escape your hands.

It is better for me to fall into your hands, and not do it, than to sin in the sight of the Lord.

With that Susanna cried with a loud voice: and the two elders cried out against her.

Then ran the one, and opened the garden door.

So when the servants of the house heard the cry in the garden, they rushed in at the privy door, to see what was done unto her.

Susanna 1:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Susanna 1:23 say?

Susanna 1:23 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “It is better for me to fall into your hands, and not do it, than to sin in the sight of the Lord.”

Where is Susanna 1:23 in the Bible?

Susanna 1:23 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Susanna, chapter 1, verse 23.

Who wrote Susanna?

Susanna is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (Greek addition to Daniel). Stands as Daniel 13 in the Greek and Vulgate. The KJVA prints it as a separate short book. It was written c. 150 BC.

What is the book of Susanna about?

Susanna is a vivid courtroom drama. Two corrupt elders try to coerce the beautiful and faithful Susanna into adultery; when she refuses, they accuse her publicly and have her condemned to death. The young Daniel, stirred by God, interrupts the verdict, separates and cross-examines the elders, and exposes the lie by their conflicting testimony. The book is a celebration of chastity, divine vindication, and discerning justice.

What are the major themes of Susanna?

Susanna explores themes including Innocence, Justice, Discernment, Truth, Vindication. These themes shape the meaning and context of Susanna 1:23.

What translation should I read Susanna 1:23 in?

Susanna 1:23 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 Susanna 1:23?

Susanna 1:23 reads (KJVA): “It is better for me to fall into your hands, and not do it, than to sin in the sight of the Lord.” 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.

Susanna 1:23 kjva — It is better for me to fall into your hands, and not do it, than to sin in the sight of the Lord.

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