Joshua 24:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“The people replied, “Far be it from us to forsake the LORD to serve other gods!”
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“The people replied, “Far be it from us to forsake the LORD to serve other gods!”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the Lord, to serve other gods;”
King James Version · Public Domain“And the people answered and said, Far be it from us that we should forsake Jehovah, to serve other gods;”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And the people answer and say, `Far be it from us to forsake Jehovah, to serve other gods;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Joshua 24:16 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Joshua 22:29Far be it from us to rebel against the LORD and turn away from Him today by building an altar for burnt offerings, grain offerings, or sacrifices, other than the altar of the LORD our God, which stands before His tabernacle.”
- 1 Samuel 12:23As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way.
- Psalms 119:106I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments.
- Romans 3:6Certainly not! In that case, how could God judge the world?
- Romans 6:2Certainly not! How can we who died to sin live in it any longer?
- Hebrews 10:38But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.”
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