1 Samuel 12:22

Conservative English Version

But the LORD has chosen you to be his own people. He will always take care of you so that everyone will know how great he is.

Cross References

1 Kings 6:13

(SEE 6:12)

1 Kings 8:57

The LORD our God was with our ancestors to help them, and I pray that he will be with us and never abandon us.

2 Kings 14:27

And since the LORD had promised that he would not let Israel be completely destroyed, he helped Jeroboam rescue them.

2 Kings 21:14

I will even get rid of my people who survive. They will be defeated and robbed by their enemies.

1 Chronicles 28:9

Solomon, my son, worship God and obey him with all your heart and mind, just as I have done. He knows all your thoughts and your reasons for doing things, and so if you turn to him, he will hear your prayers. But if you ignore him, he will reject you forever.

2 Chronicles 15:2

At once, Azariah went to Asa and said: Listen to me, King Asa and you people of Judah and Benjamin. The LORD will be with you and help you, as long as you obey and worship him. But if you disobey him, he will desert you.

Nehemiah 9:17

But, our God, you are merciful and quick to forgive; you are loving, kind, and very patient. So you never turned away from them--

Psalm 106:8

But you were true to your name, and you rescued them to prove how mighty you are.

Psalm 94:14

You won't turn your back on your chosen nation.

Exodus 32:12

If you do, the Egyptians will say that you brought your people out here into the mountains just to get rid of them. Please don't be angry with your people. Don't destroy them!

Isaiah 37:35

I will protect it for the sake of my own honor and because of the promise I made to my servant David.

Isaiah 41:17

When the poor and needy are dying of thirst and cannot find water, I, the LORD God of Israel, will come to their rescue. I won't forget them.

Isaiah 42:16

I will lead the blind on roads they have never known; I will guide them on paths they have never traveled. Their road is dark and rough, but I will give light to keep them from stumbling. This is my solemn promise.

Isaiah 43:25

But I wipe away your sins because of who I am. And so, I will forget the wrongs you have done.

Isaiah 43:7

They are my people-- I created each of them to bring honor to me."

Isaiah 48:11

I did this because of who I am. I refuse to be dishonored or share my praise with any other god.

Isaiah 49:15

The LORD answered, "Could a mother forget a child who nurses at her breast? Could she fail to love an infant who came from her own body? Even if a mother could forget, I will never forget you.

Isaiah 63:8

The LORD rescued his people, and said, "They are mine. They won't betray me."

Jeremiah 14:21

If you save us, it will show how great you are. Don't let our enemies disgrace your temple, your beautiful throne. Don't forget that you promised to rescue us.

Jeremiah 14:7

Our terrible sins may demand that we be punished. But if you rescue us, LORD, everyone will see how great you are.

Jeremiah 14:9

Did this disaster take you by surprise? Are you a warrior with your hands tied? You have chosen us, and your temple is here. Don't abandon us!

Lamentations 5:20

Why have you forgotten us for so long?

Ezekiel 20:14

But that would have disgraced me, because many other nations had seen me bring the Israelites out of Egypt.

Ezekiel 20:9

But that would have made me look like a liar, because I had already promised in front of everyone that I would lead them out of Egypt.

Malachi 1:2

Israel, I, the LORD, have loved you. And yet you ask in what way have I loved you. Don't forget that Esau was the brother of your ancestor Jacob, but I chose Jacob

Matthew 11:26

Yes, Father, that is what pleased you.

John 15:16

You did not choose me. I chose you and sent you out to produce fruit, the kind of fruit that will last. Then my Father will give you whatever you ask for in my name.

Romans 11:1

Am I saying that God has turned his back on his people? Certainly not! I am one of the people of Israel, and I myself am a descendant of Abraham from the tribe of Benjamin.

Romans 11:29

God doesn't take back the gifts he has given or forget about the people he has chosen.

1 Corinthians 4:7

What is so special about you? What do you have that you were not given? And if it was given to you, how can you brag?

Ephesians 1:12

He did this so that we Jews would bring honor to him and be the first ones to have hope because of him.

Ephesians 1:6

God was very kind to us because of the Son he dearly loves, and so we should praise God.

Deuteronomy 14:2

Out of all the nations on this earth, the LORD your God chose you to be his own. You belong to the LORD, so don't behave like those who worship other gods.

Deuteronomy 31:17

and I will be so furious that I will abandon them and ignore their prayers. I will send disasters and suffering that will nearly wipe them out. Finally, they will realize that the disasters happened because I abandoned them.

Deuteronomy 31:6

Be brave and strong! Don't be afraid of the nations on the other side of the Jordan. The LORD your God will always be at your side, and he will never abandon you.

Deuteronomy 31:8

The LORD will lead you into the land. He will always be with you and help you, so don't ever be afraid of your enemies.

Deuteronomy 7:6

Israel, you are the chosen people of the LORD your God. There are many nations on this earth, but he chose only Israel to be his very own.

Deuteronomy 9:5

(SEE 9:4)

Philippians 1:6

God is the one who began this good work in you, and I am certain that he won't stop before it is complete on the day that Christ Jesus returns.

Hebrews 13:5

Don't fall in love with money. Be satisfied with what you have. The Lord has promised that he will not leave us or desert us.

Joshua 7:9

Everyone will think you weren't strong enough to protect your people. Now the Canaanites and everyone else who lives in the land will surround us and wipe us out.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are God's chosen and special people. You are a group of royal priests and a holy nation. God has brought you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Now you must tell all the wonderful things that he has done. The Scriptures say,