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2 Samuel 7:21

You're doing all this for me and you have explained it to me, your servant, because of your promise and because it's what you want to do.

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In The King James Version

For thy word’s sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all these great things, to make thy servant know them.

In Context

20What more can I, David, tell you? You know exactly what your servant is like, Lord God.

22How great you are, Lord God! There really is no one like you; there is no other God, only you. We have never heard about anyone else.

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Cross References

Numbers 23:19God isn't a human being who would lie. He's not a mere mortal who changes his mind. Does he say he's going to do something but doesn't? Does he make promises he doesn't carry out?

Joshua 23:14Now I am about to die, which is the fate of every living thing on the earth. Deep down you know that not a single one of the Lord's good promises has failed. Everything has come true. Not a single one has failed.

Psalms 138:2I bow down before your holy Temple, and I am thankful because of who you are—for your trustworthy love and faithfulness—and for the fact that your promises are even greater than what people expect of you.

Matthew 24:35Heaven and earth may pass away, but my words won't pass away.

Luke 1:72He was merciful to our fathers, remembering his holy agreement—

Luke 12:32Don't be afraid, little flock, for your Father is happy to give you the kingdom.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 7:19-29

David's Prayer for God's Blessing. ( b. c. 1042.) 18 Then went king David in, and sat before the Lord , and he said, Who am I, O Lord God ? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto? 19 And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord God ; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord God ? 20 And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord God , knowest thy servant. 21 For thy word's sake, and according to thine own… Read the whole commentary →

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