1 Samuel 20:17 - Revised Version 1885

And Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.

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And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.

And Jonathan caused David to swear again by his love for him, for Jonathan loved him as he loved his own life.

And Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.

So Jonathan again made a pledge to David because he loved David as much as himself.

And Jonathan continued to swear to David, because he loved him. For he loved him like his own soul.

And Jonathan swore again to David, because he loved him: for he loved him as his own soul.