Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee.
Parallel translations
- WEB Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever your soul desires, I will even do it for you.”
- BSB Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you desire, I will do for you.”
- NKJV So Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you yourself desire, I will do it for you.”
- NASB Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you say, I will do for you.”
- NLT “Tell me what I can do to help you,” Jonathan exclaimed.
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Jonathan pledges to do whatever David desires.
Overview
Jonathan offers David his complete loyalty and aid, ready to act on his behalf. His open-handed devotion exemplifies covenant love that holds nothing back. Such self-giving friendship, placing another's welfare above one's own, reflects the love commended throughout Scripture and embodied in Christ.
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