²³“Moreover, as for me, ^afar be it from me that I should sin against Yahweh by ceasing to pray for you; but ^bI will instruct you in the good and upright way.

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Cross references

a Rom 1:9; 1 Cor 9:16; Col 1:9; 1 Thess 3:10; 2 Tim 1:3
b 1 Kin 8:36; Ps 34:11; Prov 4:11

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you, and I will instruct you in the good and the right way.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

“As for me, I vow that I will not sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you. I will teach you the good and right way.

NLTNew Living Translation

“As for me, I will certainly not sin against the Lord by ending my prayers for you. And I will continue to teach you what is good and right.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Also, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Yahweh by ceasing to pray for you! I will instruct you in the good and righteous way.

KJV 1900King James Version

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:

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