1 Samuel 12:22

New Century Version

For his own sake, the Lord won’t leave his people. Instead, he was pleased to make you his own people.

Cross References

1 Kings 6:13

I will live among the Israelites in this Temple, and I will never leave my people Israel.”

1 Kings 8:57

May the Lord our God be with us as he was with our ancestors. May he never leave us,

2 Kings 14:27

The Lord had not said he would completely destroy Israel from the world, so he saved the Israelites through Jeroboam son of Jehoash.

2 Kings 21:14

I will throw away the rest of my people who are left. I will give them to their enemies, and they will be robbed by all their enemies,

1 Chronicles 28:9

“And you, my son Solomon, accept the God of your father. Serve him completely and willingly, because the Lord knows what is in everyone’s mind. He understands everything you think. If you go to him for help, you will get an answer. But if you turn away from him, he will leave you forever.

2 Chronicles 15:2

Azariah went to meet Asa and said, “Listen to me, Asa and all you people of Judah and Benjamin. The Lord is with you when you are with him. If you obey him, you will find him, but if you leave him, he will leave you.

Nehemiah 9:17

They refused to listen; they forgot the miracles you did for them. So they became stubborn and turned against you, choosing a leader to take them back to slavery. But you are a forgiving God. You are kind and full of mercy. You do not become angry quickly, and you have great love. So you did not leave them.

Psalm 106:8

But the Lord saved them for his own sake, to show his great power.

Psalm 94:14

The Lord won’t leave his people nor give up his children.

Exodus 32:12

Don’t let the people of Egypt say, ‘The Lord brought the Israelites out of Egypt for an evil purpose. He planned to kill them in the mountains and destroy them from the earth.’ So stop being angry, and don’t destroy your people.

Isaiah 37:35

‘I will defend and save this city for my sake and for David, my servant.’ ”

Isaiah 41:17

“The poor and needy people look for water, but they can’t find any. Their tongues are dry with thirst. But I, the Lord, will answer their prayers; I, the God of Israel, will not leave them to die.

Isaiah 42:16

Then I will lead the blind along a way they never knew; I will guide them along paths they have not known. I will make the darkness become light for them, and the rough ground smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not leave my people.

Isaiah 43:25

“I, I am the One who erases all your sins, for my sake; I will not remember your sins.

Isaiah 43:7

Bring to me all the people who are mine, whom I made for my glory, whom I formed and made.”

Isaiah 48:11

I do this for myself, for my own sake. I will not let people speak evil against me, and I will not let some god take my glory.

Isaiah 49:15

The Lord answers, “Can a woman forget the baby she nurses? Can she feel no kindness for the child to which she gave birth? Even if she could forget her children, I will not forget you.

Isaiah 63:8

He said, “These are my people; my children will not lie to me.” So he saved them.

Jeremiah 14:21

For your sake, do not hate us. Do not take away the honor from your glorious throne. Remember your agreement with us, and do not break it.

Jeremiah 14:7

We know that we suffer because of our sins. Lord, do something to help us for the good of your name. We have left you many times; we have sinned against you.

Jeremiah 14:9

Why are you like someone who has been attacked by surprise, like a warrior who is not able to save anyone? But you are among us, Lord, and we are called by your name so don’t leave us without help!

Lamentations 5:20

Why have you forgotten us for so long? Have you left us forever?

Ezekiel 20:14

But I acted for the sake of my name so it would not be dishonored in full view of the nations who watched as I had brought the Israelites out of Egypt.

Ezekiel 20:9

But I acted for the sake of my name so it would not be dishonored in full view of the nations where the Israelites lived. I made myself known to the Israelites with a promise to bring them out of Egypt while the nations were watching.

Malachi 1:2

The Lord said, “I have loved you.” But you ask, “How have you loved us?” The Lord said, “Esau and Jacob were brothers. I loved Jacob,

Matthew 11:26

Yes, Father, this is what you really wanted.

John 15:16

You did not choose me; I chose you. And I gave you this work: to go and produce fruit, fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you anything you ask for in my name.

Romans 11:1

So I ask: Did God throw out his people? No! I myself am an Israelite from the family of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.

Romans 11:29

God never changes his mind about the people he calls and the things he gives them.

1 Corinthians 4:7

Who says you are better than others? What do you have that was not given to you? And if it was given to you, why do you brag as if you did not receive it as a gift?

Ephesians 1:12

We are the first people who hoped in Christ, and we were chosen so that we would bring praise to God’s glory.

Ephesians 1:6

and it brings praise to God because of his wonderful grace. God gave that grace to us freely, in Christ, the One he loves.

Deuteronomy 14:2

You are holy people, who belong to the Lord your God. He has chosen you from all the people on earth to be his very own.

Deuteronomy 31:17

Then I will become very angry at them, and I will leave them. I will turn away from them, and they will be destroyed. Many terrible things will happen to them. Then they will say, ‘It is because God is not with us that these terrible things are happening.’

Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid of them and don’t be frightened, because the Lord your God will go with you. He will not leave you or forget you.”

Deuteronomy 31:8

The Lord himself will go before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forget you. Don’t be afraid and don’t worry.”

Deuteronomy 7:6

You are holy people who belong to the Lord your God. He has chosen you from all the people on earth to be his very own.

Deuteronomy 9:5

You are going in to take the land, not because you are good and honest, but because these nations are evil. That is why the Lord your God will force them out ahead of you, to keep his promise to your ancestors, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Philippians 1:6

God began doing a good work in you, and I am sure he will continue it until it is finished when Jesus Christ comes again.

Hebrews 13:5

Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be satisfied with what you have. God has said, “I will never leave you; I will never abandon you.”

Joshua 7:9

The Canaanites and all the other people in this country will hear about this and will surround and kill us all! Then what will you do for your own great name?”

1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen people, royal priests, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession. You were chosen to tell about the wonderful acts of God, who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.