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Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
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“Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.”

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King James Bible — 1 Samuel 20:17
Date
1611
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King James Version translation committees · from Biblical Hebrew / Aramaic / Koine Greek
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Meaning of “Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he…”

Jonathan’s repeated covenant with David presents friendship as loyalty strong enough to carry obligation even under political and family pressure.

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1 Samuel 20:17 in the King James Version; Jonathan renews his covenant with David.

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Courage Quotes About Acting Despite FearFriendshipLoveRelationshipTrustLoyalty
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I can no other answer make but thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks.
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“I can no other answer make but thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks.”

William Shakespeare · Twelfth Night · c. 1601–1602
Voice: Fictional character · Sebastian
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Sebastian responds to Antonio’s costly loyalty with repeated thanks while also admitting that words alone are an inadequate repayment for practical care.

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Twelfth Night, Act III, Scene 3, Sebastian; 1922 Yale Shakespeare edition edited by George Henry Nettleton, printed page 56 / Wikisource scan leaf 68. Sebastian tells Antonio, “I can no other answer make but thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks,” after Antonio explains that concern for Sebastian’s safety drove him onward despite danger in Illyria. It remains fictional gratitude dialogue tied to Antonio’s costly loyalty, not Shakespeare autobiography.

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