22 For the Lord will not forsake his people for his great Name’s sake: because it hath pleased the Lord to make you [a]his people.

23 Moreover God forbid, that I should sin against the Lord, and cease praying for you, but I will show you the good and right way.

24 Therefore fear you the Lord, and serve him in the truth with all your [b]hearts, and consider how great things he hath done for you.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 12:22 Of his free mercy, and not of your merits, and therefore he will not forsake you.
  2. 1 Samuel 12:24 Unfeignedly, and without hypocrisy.

22 For the sake(A) of his great name(B) the Lord will not reject(C) his people, because the Lord was pleased to make(D) you his own. 23 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray(E) for you. And I will teach(F) you the way that is good and right. 24 But be sure to fear(G) the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart;(H) consider(I) what great(J) things he has done for you.

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