22 For (A)the Lord will not abandon His people (B)on account of His great name, because the Lord (C)has been pleased to make you a people for Himself. 23 Furthermore, as for me, (D)far be it from me that I would sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you; but (E)I will instruct you in the good and right way. 24 (F)Only [a]fear the Lord and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider (G)what great things He has done for you.

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  1. 1 Samuel 12:24 Or revere

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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