1 Samuel 12:23
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 12
“Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:”1 Samuel 12:23
What Does 1 Samuel 12:23 Mean?
1 Samuel 12:23 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 12, verse 23 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Prayer.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 12:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Colossians 1:9“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;”Romans 1:9“For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;”Jeremiah 15:1“Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people: cast them out of my sight, and let them go forth.”Micah 6:8“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”2 Timothy 1:3“I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;”Colossians 4:2“Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;”1 Thessalonians 3:10“Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?”1 Kings 8:36“Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, that thou teach them the good way wherein they should walk, and give rain upon thy land, which thou hast given to thy people for an inheritance.”Acts 12:5“Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.”Psalms 34:11“Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.”Jeremiah 6:16“Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.”2 Chronicles 6:27“Then hear thou from heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, when thou hast taught them the good way, wherein they should walk; and send rain upon thy land, which thou hast given unto thy people for an inheritance.”Proverbs 4:11“I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.”Colossians 1:28“Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:”Exodus 8:12“And Moses and Aaron went out from Pharaoh: and Moses cried unto the LORD because of the frogs which he had brought against Pharaoh.”Ecclesiastes 12:10“The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.”Jeremiah 42:4“Then Jeremiah the prophet said unto them, I have heard you; behold, I will pray unto the LORD your God according to your words; and it shall come to pass, that whatsoever thing the LORD shall answer you, I will declare it unto you; I will keep nothing back from you.”Acts 20:20“And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,”Romans 12:7“Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;”Ephesians 1:16“Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;”
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