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Then said Jonathan to David, Whatever your soul desires, I will even do it for you.

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The Mark of True Friendship

Commentators highlight Jonathan's statement as a supreme example of true friendship. His love for David was so profound that he made an unconditional, open-ended promise to help, with no exceptions. This selfless commitment, scholars note, is a model for believers in their own relationships.

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1 Samuel

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 1 Samuel 20:4

19th Century

Preacher

Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee.

Such was his love for David that he would m…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Samuel 20:4

17th Century

Pastor

Then said Jonathan unto David
Now giving credit to what he had said, and in order to comfort and support him under t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Samuel 20:1–10

17th Century

Minister

The trials David met with prepared him for future advancement. In this way, the Lord deals with those whom He prepares for glory. He does not put t…