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1 Samuel 12:23-25
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
1 Samuel 12:23-25
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
23 Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you; and I will instruct you in the good and the right way. 24 Only fear the Lord, and serve him faithfully with all your heart; for consider what great things he has done for you. 25 But if you still do wickedly, you shall be swept away, both you and your king.”[a]
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- 12.20-25 Samuel here summarizes the antimonarchist attitude; cf. Josh 24.
1 Samuel 12:23-25
New International Version
1 Samuel 12:23-25
New International Version
23 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray(A) for you. And I will teach(B) you the way that is good and right. 24 But be sure to fear(C) the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart;(D) consider(E) what great(F) things he has done for you. 25 Yet if you persist(G) in doing evil, both you and your king(H) will perish.”(I)
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