1 Samuel 18:3

King James Version (KJV)

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

Translations

1 Samuel 18:3 - Amplified Bible

Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own life.

1 Samuel 18:3 - American Standard Version

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

1 Samuel 18:3 - Bible in Basic English

Then Jonathan and David made an agreement together, because of Jonathan's love for David.

1 Samuel 18:3 - Darby Bible

And Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

1 Samuel 18:3 - English Standard Version

Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul.

1 Samuel 18:3 - King James Version

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

1 Samuel 18:3 - La Biblia de las Americas

Entonces Jonatán hizo un pacto con David, porque lo amaba como a sì mismo.

1 Samuel 18:3 - The Message

Jonathan, out of his deep love for David, made a covenant with him. He formalized it with solemn gifts: his own royal robe and weapons—armor, sword, bow, and belt.

1 Samuel 18:3 - New American Standard Bible

Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.

1 Samuel 18:3 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Entonces Jonatán hizo un pacto con David, porque lo amaba como a sì mismo.

1 Samuel 18:3 - World English Bible

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

1 Samuel 18:3 - Young's Living Translation

And Jonathan maketh -- also David -- a covenant, because he loveth him as his own soul,

1 Samuel 18:3 - Additional Comments

The affection and respect went both ways, as they made a covenant to each other. They were committed to selfless service to each other for the long haul. Interesting that they were willing and able to do that, despite not knowing each other a long time.
What a difference in what we see today. People cannot even commit to their family, much less a friend. Have you ever had a friend that you would, so to speak, go to battle for? Someone that you could actually share needs with, and could call upon without feeling like you were inconveniencing them? Why is it so difficult to develop friendships like that?
Note their commitment to selfless service - when we marry, is that what we are committing to? Are you committed to selfless service to your spouse, to your children? Are you committed to your friendship? What do you do that shows that commitment? What can you do?
Are you committed to selfless service to God? What do you do that shows that commitment? What can you do?

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