9 And Achish answered David and said, “I know that you are as blameless in my sight ^qas an angel of God. Nevertheless, ^rthe commanders of the Philistines have said, ‘He shall not go up with us to the battle.’

7 For ^mthe lips of a priest should guard knowledge, and people¹ should seek instruction from his mouth, for he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts.

20 Therefore, ^owe are ambassadors for Christ, ^pGod making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.