1 Samuel 20:14

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“And as long as I live, treat me with the LORD’s loving devotion, that I may not die,”

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BSBPD

“And as long as I live, treat me with the LORD’s loving devotion, that I may not die,”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And thou shalt not only while yet I live shew me the kindness of the Lord, that I die not:”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And thou shalt not only while yet I live show me the lovingkindness of Jehovah, that I die not;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and not only while I am alive dost thou do with me the kindness of Jehovah, and I die not,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Samuel 20:14 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 40:14But when it goes well for you, please remember me and show me kindness by mentioning me to Pharaoh, that he might bring me out of this prison.
  2. 2 Samuel 9:3So the king asked, “Is there anyone left of Saul’s family to whom I can show the kindness of God?” Ziba answered, “There is still Jonathan’s son, who is lame in both feet.”
  3. Ephesians 5:1Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children,

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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