1 Samuel 20:17

1 Samuel 20:17 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

17And Jonathan had David reaffirm his oath out of love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

17And Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, because he loved him as he loved his own life.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

17Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, for Jonathan loved him as himself.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

17And Jonathan had David reaffirm his vow out of love for him, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

17And 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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Geneva Bible (GNV)

17And againe Ionathan sware vnto Dauid, because he loued him (for he loued him as his owne soule)

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

17Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had for him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

17Jonathan had David promise his friendship again because he loved him. In fact, Jonathan loved David just as he loved himself.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

17Jonathan asked David to promise again that they would be friends. That was because Jonathan loved David as much as he loved his own life.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

17and Jonathan adds to cause David to swear, because he loves him, for he has loved him [as] the love [for] his own soul.

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