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And God said,
Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: Genesis 1:14 KJV |
And God said,
“Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years, Genesis 1:14 ESV |
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And God said,
Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. Genesis 1:29 KJV |
And God said,
“Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food. Genesis 1:29 ESV |
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And to every beast of the earth,
and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so. Genesis 1:30 KJV |
And to every beast of the earth and to every bird of the heavens and to everything that creeps on the earth,
everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. Genesis 1:30 ESV |
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And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight,
and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Genesis 2:9 KJV |
And out of the ground the Lord God made to spring up every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food.
The tree of life was in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Genesis 2:9 ESV |
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But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil,
thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die. Genesis 2:17 KJV |
but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat,
for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” Genesis 2:17 ESV |
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And the LORD God said,
It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. Genesis 2:18 KJV |
Then the Lord God said,
“It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” Genesis 2:18 ESV |
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And Adam gave names to all cattle,
and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him. Genesis 2:20 KJV |
The man gave names to all livestock and to the birds of the heavens and to every beast of the field.
But for Adam there was not found a helper fit for him. Genesis 2:20 ESV |
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For God doth know that in the day you eat thereof,
then your eyes shall be opened, and you shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. Genesis 3:5 KJV |
For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened,
and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” Genesis 3:5 ESV |
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And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food,
and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. Genesis 3:6 KJV |
So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food,
and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate. Genesis 3:6 ESV |
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Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee;
and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; Genesis 3:18 KJV |
thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you;
and you shall eat the plants of the field. Genesis 3:18 ESV |
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In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread,
till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. Genesis 3:19 KJV |
By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread,
till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Genesis 3:19 ESV |
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Unto Adam also and to his wife did the LORD God make coats of skins,
and clothed them. Genesis 3:21 KJV |
And the Lord God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them.
Genesis 3:21 ESV |
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And Abel,
he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering: Genesis 4:4 KJV |
and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions.
And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering, Genesis 4:4 ESV |
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But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect.
And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell. Genesis 4:5 KJV |
but for Cain and his offering he had no regard.
So Cain was very angry, and his face fell. Genesis 4:5 ESV |
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And Lamech said unto his wives,
Adah and Zillah, Hear my voice; you wives of Lamech, hearken unto my speech: for I have slain a man to my wounding, and a young man to my hurt. Genesis 4:23 KJV |
Lamech said to his wives:
“Adah and Zillah, hear my voice; you wives of Lamech, listen to what I say: I have killed a man for wounding me, a young man for striking me. Genesis 4:23 ESV |
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And Adam knew his wife again;
and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. Genesis 4:25 KJV |
And Adam knew his wife again,
and she bore a son and called his name Seth, for she said, “God has appointed for me another offspring instead of Abel, for Cain killed him.” Genesis 4:25 ESV |
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And the LORD said,
My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years. Genesis 6:3 KJV |
Then the Lord said,
“My Spirit shall not abide in man forever, for he is flesh: his days shall be years.” Genesis 6:3 ESV |
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And the LORD said,
I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them. Genesis 6:7 KJV |
So the Lord said,
“I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the land, man and animals and creeping things and birds of the heavens, for I am sorry that I have made them.” Genesis 6:7 ESV |
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And God looked upon the earth,
and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth. Genesis 6:12 KJV |
And God saw the earth,
and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth. Genesis 6:12 ESV |
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And God said unto Noah,
The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth. Genesis 6:13 KJV |
And God said to Noah,
“I have determined to make an end of all flesh, for the earth is filled with violence through them. Behold, I will destroy them with the earth. Genesis 6:13 ESV |
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A window shalt thou make to the ark,
and in a cubit shalt thou finish it above; and the door of the ark shalt thou set in the side thereof; with lower, second, and third stories shalt thou make it. Genesis 6:16 KJV |
Make a roof for the ark,
and finish it to a cubit above, and set the door of the ark in its side. Make it with lower, second, and third decks. Genesis 6:16 ESV |
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And,
behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die. Genesis 6:17 KJV |
For behold,
I will bring a flood of waters upon the earth to destroy all flesh in which is the breath of life under heaven. Everything that is on the earth shall die. Genesis 6:17 ESV |
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And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten,
and thou shalt gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them. Genesis 6:21 KJV |
Also take with you every sort of food that is eaten,
and store it up. It shall serve as food for you and for them.” Genesis 6:21 ESV |
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And the LORD said unto Noah,
Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation. Genesis 7:1 KJV |
Then the Lord said to Noah,
“Go into the ark, you and all your household, for I have seen that you are righteous before me in this generation. Genesis 7:1 ESV |
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For yet seven days,
and I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights; and every living substance that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the earth. Genesis 7:4 KJV |
For in seven days I will send rain on the earth forty days and forty nights,
and every living thing that I have made I will blot out from the face of the ground.” Genesis 7:4 ESV |
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But the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot,
and she returned unto him into the ark, for the waters were on the face of the whole earth: then he put forth his hand, and took her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark. Genesis 8:9 KJV |
But the dove found no place to set her foot,
and she returned to him to the ark, for the waters were still on the face of the whole earth. So he put out his hand and took her and brought her into the ark with him. Genesis 8:9 ESV |
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And the LORD smelled a sweet savor;
and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. Genesis 8:21 KJV |
And when the Lord smelled the pleasing aroma,
the Lord said in his heart, “I will never again curse the ground because of man, for the intention of man's heart is evil from his youth. Neither will I ever again strike down every living creature as I have done. Genesis 8:21 ESV |
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Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you;
even as the green herb have I given you all things. Genesis 9:3 KJV |
Every moving thing that lives shall be food for you.
And as I gave you the green plants, I give you everything. Genesis 9:3 ESV |
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And surely your blood of your lives will I require;
at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man. Genesis 9:5 KJV |
And for your lifeblood I will require a reckoning:
from every beast I will require it and from man. From his fellow man I will require a reckoning for the life of man. Genesis 9:5 ESV |
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Whoso sheddeth man's blood,
by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man. Genesis 9:6 KJV |
“Whoever sheds the blood of man,
by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image. Genesis 9:6 ESV |
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And with every living creature that is with you,
of the fowl, of the cattle, and of every beast of the earth with you; from all that go out of the ark, to every beast of the earth. Genesis 9:10 KJV |
and with every living creature that is with you,
the birds, the livestock, and every beast of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark; it is for every beast of the earth. Genesis 9:10 ESV |
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And God said,
This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: Genesis 9:12 KJV |
And God said,
“This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: Genesis 9:12 ESV |
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And unto Eber were born two sons:
the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother's name was Joktan. Genesis 10:25 KJV |
To Eber were born two sons:
the name of the one was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided, and his brother's name was Joktan. Genesis 10:25 ESV |
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And they said one to another,
Go to, let us make brick, and burn them thoroughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for mortar. Genesis 11:3 KJV |
And they said to one another,
“Come, let us make bricks, and burn them thoroughly.” And they had brick for stone, and bitumen for mortar. Genesis 11:3 ESV |
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And they said,
Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth. Genesis 11:4 KJV |
Then they said,
“Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be dispersed over the face of the whole earth.” Genesis 11:4 ESV |
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And the LORD said,
Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do. Genesis 11:6 KJV |
And the Lord said,
“Behold, they are one people, and they have all one language, and this is only the beginning of what they will do. And nothing that they propose to do will now be impossible for them. Genesis 11:6 ESV |
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And there was a famine in the land:
and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine was grievous in the land. Genesis 12:10 KJV |
Now there was a famine in the land.
So Abram went down to Egypt to sojourn there, for the famine was severe in the land. Genesis 12:10 ESV |
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Say,
I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee. Genesis 12:13 KJV |
Say you are my sister,
that it may go well with me because of you, and that my life may be spared for your sake.” Genesis 12:13 ESV |
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And he entreated Abram well for her sake:
and he had sheep, and oxen, and he asses, and menservants, and maidservants, and she asses, and camels. Genesis 12:16 KJV |
And for her sake he dealt well with Abram;
and he had sheep, oxen, male donkeys, male servants, female servants, female donkeys, and camels. Genesis 12:16 ESV |
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Why saidst thou,
She is my sister? so I might have taken her to me to wife: now therefore behold thy wife, take her, and go thy way. Genesis 12:19 KJV |
Why did you say,
‘She is my sister,’ so that I took her for my wife? Now then, here is your wife; take her, and go.” Genesis 12:19 ESV |
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And the land was not able to bear them,
that they might dwell together: for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together. Genesis 13:6 KJV |
so that the land could not support both of them dwelling together;
for their possessions were so great that they could not dwell together, Genesis 13:6 ESV |
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And Abram said unto Lot,
Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren. Genesis 13:8 KJV |
Then Abram said to Lot,
“Let there be no strife between you and me, and between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, for we are kinsmen. Genesis 13:8 ESV |
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Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan;
and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other. Genesis 13:11 KJV |
So Lot chose for himself all the Jordan Valley,
and Lot journeyed east. Thus they separated from each other. Genesis 13:11 ESV |
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For all the land which thou seest,
to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever. Genesis 13:15 KJV |
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Arise,
walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee. Genesis 13:17 KJV |
Arise,
walk through the length and the breadth of the land, for I will give it to you.” Genesis 13:17 ESV |
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And the king of Sodom said unto Abram,
Give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself. Genesis 14:21 KJV |
And the king of Sodom said to Abram,
“Give me the persons, but take the goods for yourself.” Genesis 14:21 ESV |
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And Abram said,
LORD God, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus? Genesis 15:2 KJV |
But Abram said,
“O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” Genesis 15:2 ESV |
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And he said unto Abram,
Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years; Genesis 15:13 KJV |
Then the Lord said to Abram,
“Know for certain that your offspring will be sojourners in a land that is not theirs and will be servants there, and they will be afflicted for four hundred years. Genesis 15:13 ESV |
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And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace;
thou shalt be buried in a good old age. Genesis 15:15 KJV |
As for you,
you shall go to your fathers in peace; you shall be buried in a good old age. Genesis 15:15 ESV |
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But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again:
for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full. Genesis 15:16 KJV |
And they shall come back here in the fourth generation,
for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.” Genesis 15:16 ESV |
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And the angel of the LORD said unto her,
I will multiply thy seed exceedingly, that it shall not be numbered for multitude. Genesis 16:10 KJV |
The angel of the Lord also said to her,
“I will surely multiply your offspring so that they cannot be numbered for multitude.” Genesis 16:10 ESV |
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And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her,
Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me? Genesis 16:13 KJV |
So she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her,
“You are a God of seeing,” for she said, “Truly here I have seen him who looks after me.” Genesis 16:13 ESV |
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Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram,
but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee. Genesis 17:5 KJV |
No longer shall your name be called Abram,
but your name shall be Abraham, for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations. Genesis 17:5 ESV |
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And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant,
to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee. Genesis 17:7 KJV |
And I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant,
to be God to you and to your offspring after you. Genesis 17:7 ESV |
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And I will give unto thee,
and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God. Genesis 17:8 KJV |
And I will give to you and to your offspring after you the land of your sojournings,
all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession, and I will be their God.” Genesis 17:8 ESV |
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And God said unto Abraham,
Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations. Genesis 17:9 KJV |
And God said to Abraham,
“As for you, you shall keep my covenant, you and your offspring after you throughout their generations. Genesis 17:9 ESV |
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And God said unto Abraham,
As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be. Genesis 17:15 KJV |
And God said to Abraham,
“As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall be her name. Genesis 17:15 ESV |
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And God said,
Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him. Genesis 17:19 KJV |
God said,
“No, but Sarah your wife shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name Isaac. I will establish my covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his offspring after him. Genesis 17:19 ESV |
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And as for Ishmael,
I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation. Genesis 17:20 KJV |
As for Ishmael,
I have heard you; behold, I have blessed him and will make him fruitful and multiply him greatly. He shall father twelve princes, and I will make him into a great nation. Genesis 17:20 ESV |
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Is any thing too hard for the LORD?
At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son. Genesis 18:14 KJV |
Is anything too hard for the Lord?
At the appointed time I will return to you, about this time next year, and Sarah shall have a son.” Genesis 18:14 ESV |
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Then Sarah denied,
saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he said, Nay; but thou didst laugh. Genesis 18:15 KJV |
But Sarah denied it,
saying, “I did not laugh,” for she was afraid. He said, “No, but you did laugh.” Genesis 18:15 ESV |
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For I know him,
that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him. Genesis 18:19 KJV |
For I have chosen him,
that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring to Abraham what he has promised him.” Genesis 18:19 ESV |
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Peradventure there be fifty righteous within the city:
wilt thou also destroy and not spare the place for the fifty righteous that are therein? Genesis 18:24 KJV |
Suppose there are fifty righteous within the city.
Will you then sweep away the place and not spare it for the fifty righteous who are in it? Genesis 18:24 ESV |
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And the LORD said,
If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare all the place for their sakes. Genesis 18:26 KJV |
And the Lord said,
“If I find at Sodom fifty righteous in the city, I will spare the whole place for their sake.” Genesis 18:26 ESV |
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Peradventure there shall lack five of the fifty righteous:
wilt thou destroy all the city for lack of five? And he said, If I find there forty and five, I will not destroy it. Genesis 18:28 KJV |
Suppose five of the fifty righteous are lacking.
Will you destroy the whole city for lack of five?” And he said, “I will not destroy it if I find forty-five there.” Genesis 18:28 ESV |
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And he spake unto him yet again,
and said, Peradventure there shall be forty found there. And he said, I will not do it for forty's sake. Genesis 18:29 KJV |
Again he spoke to him and said,
“Suppose forty are found there.” He answered, "For the sake of forty I will not do it.” Genesis 18:29 ESV |
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And he said,
Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the LORD: Peradventure there shall be twenty found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for twenty's sake. Genesis 18:31 KJV |
He said,
“Behold, I have undertaken to speak to the Lord. Suppose twenty are found there.” He answered, "For the sake of twenty I will not destroy it.” Genesis 18:31 ESV |
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And he said,
Oh let not the LORD be angry, and I will speak yet but this once: Peradventure ten shall be found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for ten's sake. Genesis 18:32 KJV |
Then he said,
“Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak again but this once. Suppose ten are found there.” He answered, "For the sake of ten I will not destroy it.” Genesis 18:32 ESV |
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Behold now,
I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing; for therefore came they under the shadow of my roof. Genesis 19:8 KJV |
Behold,
I have two daughters who have not known any man. Let me bring them out to you, and do to them as you please. Only do nothing to these men, for they have come under the shelter of my roof.” Genesis 19:8 ESV |
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And they smote the men that were at the door of the house with blindness,
both small and great: so that they wearied themselves to find the door. Genesis 19:11 KJV |
And they struck with blindness the men who were at the entrance of the house,
both small and great, so that they wore themselves out groping for the door. Genesis 19:11 ESV |
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For we will destroy this place,
because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the LORD; and the LORD hath sent us to destroy it. Genesis 19:13 KJV |
For we are about to destroy this place,
because the outcry against its people has become great before the Lord, and the Lord has sent us to destroy it.” Genesis 19:13 ESV |
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And Lot went out,
and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the LORD will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law. Genesis 19:14 KJV |
So Lot went out and said to his sons-in-law,
who were to marry his daughters, “Up! Get out of this place, for the Lord is about to destroy the city.” But he seemed to his sons-in-law to be jesting. Genesis 19:14 ESV |
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And it came to pass,
when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed. Genesis 19:17 KJV |
And as they brought them out,
one said, “Escape for your life. Do not look back or stop anywhere in the valley. Escape to the hills, lest you be swept away.” Genesis 19:17 ESV |
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Haste thee,
escape thither; for I cannot do anything till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar. Genesis 19:22 KJV |
Escape there quickly,
for I can do nothing till you arrive there.” Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar. Genesis 19:22 ESV |
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And Lot went up out of Zoar,
and dwelt in the mountain, and his two daughters with him; for he feared to dwell in Zoar: and he dwelt in a cave, he and his two daughters. Genesis 19:30 KJV |
Now Lot went up out of Zoar and lived in the hills with his two daughters,
for he was afraid to live in Zoar. So he lived in a cave with his two daughters. Genesis 19:30 ESV |
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But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night,
and said to him, Behold, thou art but a dead man, for the woman which thou hast taken; for she is a man's wife. Genesis 20:3 KJV |
But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night and said to him,
“Behold, you are a dead man because of the woman whom you have taken, for she is a man's wife.” Genesis 20:3 ESV |
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Now therefore restore the man his wife;
for he is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, and thou shalt live: and if thou restore her not, know thou that thou shalt surely die, thou, and all that are thine. Genesis 20:7 KJV |
Now then,
return the man's wife, for he is a prophet, so that he will pray for you, and you shall live. But if you do not return her, know that you shall surely die, you and all who are yours.” Genesis 20:7 ESV |
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For the LORD had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech,
because of Sarah Abraham's wife. Genesis 20:18 KJV |
For the Lord had closed all the wombs of the house of Abimelech because of Sarah,
Abraham's wife. Genesis 20:18 ESV |
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And Sarah said,
God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me. Genesis 21:6 KJV |
And Sarah said,
“God has made laughter for me; everyone who hears will laugh over me.” Genesis 21:6 ESV |
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Wherefore she said unto Abraham,
Cast out this bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, even with Isaac. Genesis 21:10 KJV |
So she said to Abraham,
“Cast out this slave woman with her son, for the son of this slave woman shall not be heir with my son Isaac.” Genesis 21:10 ESV |
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And God said unto Abraham,
Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called. Genesis 21:12 KJV |
But God said to Abraham,
“Be not displeased because of the boy and because of your slave woman. Whatever Sarah says to you, do as she tells you, for through Isaac shall your offspring be named. Genesis 21:12 ESV |
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And she went,
and sat her down over against him a good way off, as it were a bow shot: for she said, Let me not see the death of the child. And she sat over against him, and lift up her voice, and wept. Genesis 21:16 KJV |
Then she went and sat down opposite him a good way off,
about the distance of a bowshot, for she said, “Let me not look on the death of the child.” And as she sat opposite him, she lifted up her voice and wept. Genesis 21:16 ESV |
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And God heard the voice of the lad;
and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is. Genesis 21:17 KJV |
And God heard the voice of the boy,
and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, “What troubles you, Hagar? Fear not, for God has heard the voice of the boy where he is. Genesis 21:17 ESV |
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Arise,
lift up the lad, and hold him in thine hand; for I will make him a great nation. Genesis 21:18 KJV |
Up!
Lift up the boy, and hold him fast with your hand, for I will make him into a great nation.” Genesis 21:18 ESV |
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And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran:
and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt. Genesis 21:21 KJV |
He lived in the wilderness of Paran,
and his mother took a wife for him from the land of Egypt. Genesis 21:21 ESV |
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And he said,
For these seven ewe lambs shalt thou take of my hand, that they may be a witness unto me, that I have digged this well. Genesis 21:30 KJV |
He said,
“These seven ewe lambs you will take from my hand, that this may be a witness for me that I dug this well.” Genesis 21:30 ESV |
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And Abraham rose up early in the morning,
and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him. Genesis 22:3 KJV |
So Abraham rose early in the morning,
saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and his son Isaac. And he cut the wood for the burnt offering and arose and went to the place of which God had told him. Genesis 22:3 ESV |
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And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father,
and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering? Genesis 22:7 KJV |
And Isaac said to his father Abraham,
“My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” He said, “Behold, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” Genesis 22:7 ESV |
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And Abraham said,
My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together. Genesis 22:8 KJV |
Abraham said,
“God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” So they went both of them together. Genesis 22:8 ESV |
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And he said,
Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me. Genesis 22:12 KJV |
He said,
“Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.” Genesis 22:12 ESV |
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And Sarah died in Kirjatharba;
the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan: and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her. Genesis 23:2 KJV |
And Sarah died at Kiriath-arba (that is,
Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went in to mourn for Sarah and to weep for her. Genesis 23:2 ESV |
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I am a stranger and a sojourner with you:
give me a possession of a buryingplace with you, that I may bury my dead out of my sight. Genesis 23:4 KJV |
“I am a sojourner and foreigner among you;
give me property among you for a burying place, that I may bury my dead out of my sight.” Genesis 23:4 ESV |
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And he communed with them,
saying, If it be your mind that I should bury my dead out of my sight; hear me, and entreat for me to Ephron the son of Zohar, Genesis 23:8 KJV |
And he said to them,
“If you are willing that I should bury my dead out of my sight, hear me and entreat for me Ephron the son of Zohar, Genesis 23:8 ESV |
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That he may give me the cave of Machpelah,
which he hath, which is in the end of his field; for as much money as it is worth he shall give it me for a possession of a buryingplace amongst you. Genesis 23:9 KJV |
that he may give me the cave of Machpelah,
which he owns; it is at the end of his field. For the full price let him give it to me in your presence as property for a burying place.” Genesis 23:9 ESV |
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And Abraham hearkened unto Ephron;
and Abraham weighed to Ephron the silver, which he had named in the audience of the sons of Heth, four hundred shekels of silver, current money with the merchant. Genesis 23:16 KJV |
Abraham listened to Ephron,
and Abraham weighed out for Ephron the silver that he had named in the hearing of the Hittites, four hundred shekels of silver, according to the weights current among the merchants. Genesis 23:16 ESV |
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And the field,
and the cave that is therein, were made sure unto Abraham for a possession of a buryingplace by the sons of Heth. Genesis 23:20 KJV |
The field and the cave that is in it were made over to Abraham as property for a burying place by the Hittites.
Genesis 23:20 ESV |
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And I will make thee swear by the LORD,
the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell: Genesis 24:3 KJV |
that I may make you swear by the Lord,
the God of heaven and God of the earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell, Genesis 24:3 ESV |
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But thou shalt go unto my country,
and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son Isaac. Genesis 24:4 KJV |
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The LORD God of heaven,
which took me from my father's house, and from the land of my kindred, and which spake unto me, and that sware unto me, saying, Unto thy seed will I give this land; he shall send his angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife unto my son from thence. Genesis 24:7 KJV |
The Lord,
the God of heaven, who took me from my father's house and from the land of my kindred, and who spoke to me and swore to me, ‘To your offspring I will give this land,’ he will send his angel before you, and you shall take a wife for my son from there. Genesis 24:7 ESV |
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And let it come to pass,
that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast showed kindness unto my master. Genesis 24:14 KJV |
Let the young woman to whom I shall say,
‘Please let down your jar that I may drink,’ and who shall say, ‘Drink, and I will water your camels’—let her be the one whom you have appointed for your servant Isaac. By this I shall know that you have shown steadfast love to my master.” Genesis 24:14 ESV |
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And when she had done giving him drink,
she said, I will draw water for thy camels also, until they have done drinking. Genesis 24:19 KJV |
When she had finished giving him a drink,
she said, “I will draw water for your camels also, until they have finished drinking.” Genesis 24:19 ESV |
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And she hasted,
and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw water, and drew for all his camels. Genesis 24:20 KJV |
So she quickly emptied her jar into the trough and ran again to the well to draw water,
and she drew for all his camels. Genesis 24:20 ESV |
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And it came to pass,
as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold; Genesis 24:22 KJV |
When the camels had finished drinking,
the man took a gold ring weighing a half shekel, and two bracelets for her arms weighing ten gold shekels, Genesis 24:22 ESV |
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And said,
Whose daughter art thou? tell me, I pray thee: is there room in thy father's house for us to lodge in? Genesis 24:23 KJV |
and said,
“Please tell me whose daughter you are. Is there room in your father's house for us to spend the night?” Genesis 24:23 ESV |
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And he said,
Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren. Genesis 24:27 KJV |
and said,
“Blessed be the Lord, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken his steadfast love and his faithfulness toward my master. As for me, the Lord has led me in the way to the house of my master's kinsmen.” Genesis 24:27 ESV |
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And he said,
Come in, thou blessed of the LORD; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels. Genesis 24:31 KJV |
He said,
“Come in, O blessed of the Lord. Why do you stand outside? For I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.” Genesis 24:31 ESV |
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And my master made me swear,
saying, Thou shalt not take a wife to my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I dwell: Genesis 24:37 KJV |
My master made me swear,
saying, ‘You shall not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I dwell, Genesis 24:37 ESV |
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But thou shalt go unto my father's house,
and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son. Genesis 24:38 KJV |
but you shall go to my father's house and to my clan and take a wife for my son.’ Genesis 24:38 ESV
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And he said unto me,
The LORD, before whom I walk, will send his angel with thee, and prosper thy way; and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my kindred, and of my father's house: Genesis 24:40 KJV |
But he said to me,
‘The Lord, before whom I have walked, will send his angel with you and prosper your way. You shall take a wife for my son from my clan and from my father's house. Genesis 24:40 ESV |
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And she say to me,
Both drink thou, and I will also draw for thy camels: let the same be the woman whom the LORD hath appointed out for my master's son. Genesis 24:44 KJV |
and who will say to me,
“Drink, and I will draw for your camels also,” let her be the woman whom the Lord has appointed for my master's son.’ Genesis 24:44 ESV |
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And I bowed down my head,
and worshipped the LORD, and blessed the LORD God of my master Abraham, which had led me in the right way to take my master's brother's daughter unto his son. Genesis 24:48 KJV |
Then I bowed my head and worshiped the Lord and blessed the Lord,
the God of my master Abraham, who had led me by the right way to take the daughter of my master's kinsman for his son. Genesis 24:48 ESV |
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And Isaac entreated the LORD for his wife,
because she was barren: and the LORD was entreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived. Genesis 25:21 KJV |
And Isaac prayed to the Lord for his wife,
because she was barren. And the Lord granted his prayer, and Rebekah his wife conceived. Genesis 25:21 ESV |
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And Esau said to Jacob,
Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom. Genesis 25:30 KJV |
And Esau said to Jacob,
“Let me eat some of that red stew, for I am exhausted!” (Therefore his name was called Edom. ) Genesis 25:30 ESV |
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Sojourn in this land,
and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father; Genesis 26:3 KJV |
Sojourn in this land,
and I will be with you and will bless you, for to you and to your offspring I will give all these lands, and I will establish the oath that I swore to Abraham your father. Genesis 26:3 ESV |
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And the men of the place asked him of his wife;
and he said, She is my sister: for he feared to say, She is my wife; lest, said he, the men of the place should kill me for Rebekah; because she was fair to look upon. Genesis 26:7 KJV |
When the men of the place asked him about his wife,
he said, “She is my sister,” for he feared to say, “My wife,” thinking, “lest the men of the place should kill me because of Rebekah,” because she was attractive in appearance. Genesis 26:7 ESV |
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And Abimelech said to Isaac,
“Go away from us, for you are much mightier than we.” Genesis 26:16 ESV |
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And he removed from thence,
and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the LORD hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land. Genesis 26:22 KJV |
And he moved from there and dug another well,
and they did not quarrel over it. So he called its name Rehoboth, saying, "For now the Lord has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.” Genesis 26:22 ESV |
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And the LORD appeared unto him the same night,
and said, I am the God of Abraham thy father: fear not, for I am with thee, and will bless thee, and multiply thy seed for my servant Abraham's sake. Genesis 26:24 KJV |
And the Lord appeared to him the same night and said,
“I am the God of Abraham your father. Fear not, for I am with you and will bless you and multiply your offspring for my servant Abraham's sake.” Genesis 26:24 ESV |
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Which were a grief of mind unto Isaac and to Rebekah.
Genesis 26:35 KJV |
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Now therefore take,
I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison; Genesis 27:3 KJV |
Now then,
take your weapons, your quiver and your bow, and go out to the field and hunt game for me, Genesis 27:3 ESV |
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And make me savory meat,
such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die. Genesis 27:4 KJV |
and prepare for me delicious food,
such as I love, and bring it to me so that I may eat, that my soul may bless you before I die.” Genesis 27:4 ESV |
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And Rebekah heard when Isaac spake to Esau his son.
And Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it. Genesis 27:5 KJV |
Now Rebekah was listening when Isaac spoke to his son Esau.
So when Esau went to the field to hunt for game and bring it, Genesis 27:5 ESV |
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Bring me venison,
and make me savory meat, that I may eat, and bless thee before the LORD before my death. Genesis 27:7 KJV |
‘Bring me game and prepare for me delicious food,
that I may eat it and bless you before the Lord before I die.’ Genesis 27:7 ESV |
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Go now to the flock,
and fetch me from thence two good kids of the goats; and I will make them savory meat for thy father, such as he loveth: Genesis 27:9 KJV |
Go to the flock and bring me two good young goats,
so that I may prepare from them delicious food for your father, such as he loves. Genesis 27:9 ESV |
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And he said,
Is not he rightly named Jacob? for he hath supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me? Genesis 27:36 KJV |
Esau said,
“Is he not rightly named Jacob? For he has cheated me these two times. He took away my birthright, and behold, now he has taken away my blessing.” Then he said, “Have you not reserved a blessing for me?” Genesis 27:36 ESV |
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And Isaac answered and said unto Esau,
Behold, I have made him thy lord, and all his brethren have I given to him for servants; and with corn and wine have I sustained him: and what shall I do now unto thee, my son? Genesis 27:37 KJV |
Isaac answered and said to Esau,
“Behold, I have made him lord over you, and all his brothers I have given to him for servants, and with grain and wine I have sustained him. What then can I do for you, my son?” Genesis 27:37 ESV |
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And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him:
and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob. Genesis 27:41 KJV |
Now Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing with which his father had blessed him,
and Esau said to himself, “The days of mourning for my father are approaching; then I will kill my brother Jacob.” Genesis 27:41 ESV |
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And,
behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of. Genesis 28:15 KJV |
Behold,
I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Genesis 28:15 ESV |
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And Jacob rose up early in the morning,
and took the stone that he had put for his pillows, and set it up for a pillar, and poured oil upon the top of it. Genesis 28:18 KJV |
So early in the morning Jacob took the stone that he had put under his head and set it up for a pillar and poured oil on the top of it.
Genesis 28:18 ESV |
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And this stone,
which I have set for a pillar, shall be God's house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee. Genesis 28:22 KJV |
and this stone,
which I have set up for a pillar, shall be God's house. And of all that you give me I will give a full tenth to you.” Genesis 28:22 ESV |
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And he looked,
and behold a well in the field, and, lo, there were three flocks of sheep lying by it; for out of that well they watered the flocks: and a great stone was upon the well's mouth. Genesis 29:2 KJV |
As he looked,
he saw a well in the field, and behold, three flocks of sheep lying beside it, for out of that well the flocks were watered. The stone on the well's mouth was large, Genesis 29:2 ESV |
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And he said,
Lo, it is yet high day, neither is it time that the cattle should be gathered together: water ye the sheep, and go and feed them. Genesis 29:7 KJV |
He said,
“Behold, it is still high day; it is not time for the livestock to be gathered together. Water the sheep and go, pasture them.” Genesis 29:7 ESV |
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And while he yet spake with them,
Rachel came with her father's sheep; for she kept them. Genesis 29:9 KJV |
While he was still speaking with them,
Rachel came with her father's sheep, for she was a shepherdess. Genesis 29:9 ESV |
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And Laban said unto Jacob,
Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be? Genesis 29:15 KJV |
Then Laban said to Jacob,
“Because you are my kinsman, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me, what shall your wages be?” Genesis 29:15 ESV |
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And Jacob loved Rachel;
and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter. Genesis 29:18 KJV |
Jacob loved Rachel.
And he said, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.” Genesis 29:18 ESV |
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And Jacob served seven years for Rachel;
and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her. Genesis 29:20 KJV |
So Jacob served seven years for Rachel,
and they seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her. Genesis 29:20 ESV |
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And Jacob said unto Laban,
Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her. Genesis 29:21 KJV |
Then Jacob said to Laban,
“Give me my wife that I may go in to her, for my time is completed.” Genesis 29:21 ESV |
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And it came to pass,
that in the morning, behold, it was Leah: and he said to Laban, What is this thou hast done unto me? did not I serve with thee for Rachel? wherefore then hast thou beguiled me? Genesis 29:25 KJV |
And in the morning,
behold, it was Leah! And Jacob said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Did I not serve with you for Rachel? Why then have you deceived me?” Genesis 29:25 ESV |
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Fulfil her week,
and we will give thee this also for the service which thou shalt serve with me yet seven other years. Genesis 29:27 KJV |
Complete the week of this one,
and we will give you the other also in return for serving me another seven years.” Genesis 29:27 ESV |
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And he went in also unto Rachel,
and he loved also Rachel more than Leah, and served with him yet seven other years. Genesis 29:30 KJV |
So Jacob went in to Rachel also,
and he loved Rachel more than Leah, and served Laban for another seven years. Genesis 29:30 ESV |
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And Leah conceived,
and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me. Genesis 29:32 KJV |
And Leah conceived and bore a son,
and she called his name Reuben, for she said, “Because the Lord has looked upon my affliction; for now my husband will love me.” Genesis 29:32 ESV |
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And Leah said,
Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher. Genesis 30:13 KJV |
And Leah said,
“Happy am I! For women have called me happy.” So she called his name Asher. Genesis 30:13 ESV |
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And she said unto her,
Is it a small matter that thou hast taken my husband? and wouldest thou take away my son's mandrakes also? And Rachel said, Therefore he shall lie with thee to night for thy son's mandrakes. Genesis 30:15 KJV |
But she said to her,
“Is it a small matter that you have taken away my husband? Would you take away my son's mandrakes also?” Rachel said, “Then he may lie with you tonight in exchange for your son's mandrakes.” Genesis 30:15 ESV |
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And Jacob came out of the field in the evening,
and Leah went out to meet him, and said, Thou must come in unto me; for surely I have hired thee with my son's mandrakes. And he lay with her that night. Genesis 30:16 KJV |
When Jacob came from the field in the evening,
Leah went out to meet him and said, “You must come in to me, for I have hired you with my son's mandrakes.” So he lay with her that night. Genesis 30:16 ESV |
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Give me my wives and my children,
for whom I have served thee, and let me go: for thou knowest my service which I have done thee. Genesis 30:26 KJV |
Give me my wives and my children for whom I have served you,
that I may go, for you know the service that I have given you.” Genesis 30:26 ESV |
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For it was little which thou hadst before I came,
and it is now increased unto a multitude; and the LORD hath blessed thee since my coming: and now when shall I provide for mine own house also? Genesis 30:30 KJV |
For you had little before I came,
and it has increased abundantly, and the Lord has blessed you wherever I turned. But now when shall I provide for my own household also?” Genesis 30:30 ESV |
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And he said,
What shall I give thee? And Jacob said, Thou shalt not give me any thing: if thou wilt do this thing for me, I will again feed and keep thy flock. Genesis 30:31 KJV |
He said,
“What shall I give you?” Jacob said, “You shall not give me anything. If you will do this for me, I will again pasture your flock and keep it: Genesis 30:31 ESV |
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So shall my righteousness answer for me in time to come,
when it shall come for my hire before thy face: every one that is not speckled and spotted among the goats, and brown among the sheep, that shall be counted stolen with me. Genesis 30:33 KJV |
So my honesty will answer for me later,
when you come to look into my wages with you. Every one that is not speckled and spotted among the goats and black among the lambs, if found with me, shall be counted stolen.” Genesis 30:33 ESV |
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But when the cattle were feeble,
he put them not in: so the feebler were Laban's, and the stronger Jacob's. Genesis 30:42 KJV |
but for the feebler of the flock he would not lay them there.
So the feebler would be Laban's, and the stronger Jacob's. Genesis 30:42 ESV |
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And he said,
Lift up now thine eyes, and see, all the rams which leap upon the cattle are ring-streaked, speckled, and grizzled: for I have seen all that Laban doeth unto thee. Genesis 31:12 KJV |
And he said,
‘Lift up your eyes and see, all the goats that mate with the flock are striped, spotted, and mottled, for I have seen all that Laban is doing to you. Genesis 31:12 ESV |
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Are we not counted of him strangers?
for he hath sold us, and hath quite devoured also our money. Genesis 31:15 KJV |
Are we not regarded by him as foreigners?
For he has sold us, and he has indeed devoured our money. Genesis 31:15 ESV |
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And he took his brethren with him,
and pursued after him seven days' journey; and they overtook him in the mount Gilead. Genesis 31:23 KJV |
he took his kinsmen with him and pursued him for seven days and followed close after him into the hill country of Gilead.
Genesis 31:23 ESV |
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And now,
though thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father's house, yet wherefore hast thou stolen my gods? Genesis 31:30 KJV |
And now you have gone away because you longed greatly for your father's house,
but why did you steal my gods?” Genesis 31:30 ESV |
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And Jacob answered and said to Laban,
Because I was afraid: for I said, Peradventure thou wouldest take by force thy daughters from me. Genesis 31:31 KJV |
Jacob answered and said to Laban,
“Because I was afraid, for I thought that you would take your daughters from me by force. Genesis 31:31 ESV |
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And she said to her father,
Let it not displease my lord that I cannot rise up before thee; for the custom of women is upon me. And he searched but found not the images. Genesis 31:35 KJV |
And she said to her father,
“Let not my lord be angry that I cannot rise before you, for the way of women is upon me.” So he searched but did not find the household gods. Genesis 31:35 ESV |
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Whereas thou hast searched all my stuff,
what hast thou found of all thy household stuff? set it here before my brethren and thy brethren, that they may judge betwixt us both. Genesis 31:37 KJV |
For you have felt through all my goods;
what have you found of all your household goods? Set it here before my kinsmen and your kinsmen, that they may decide between us two. Genesis 31:37 ESV |
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Thus have I been twenty years in thy house;
I served thee fourteen years for thy two daughters, and six years for thy cattle: and thou hast changed my wages ten times. Genesis 31:41 KJV |
These twenty years I have been in your house.
I served you fourteen years for your two daughters, and six years for your flock, and you have changed my wages ten times. Genesis 31:41 ESV |
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And Laban answered and said unto Jacob,
These daughters are my daughters, and these children are my children, and these cattle are my cattle, and all that thou seest is mine: and what can I do this day unto these my daughters, or unto their children which they have born? Genesis 31:43 KJV |
Then Laban answered and said to Jacob,
“The daughters are my daughters, the children are my children, the flocks are my flocks, and all that you see is mine. But what can I do this day for these my daughters or for their children whom they have borne? Genesis 31:43 ESV |
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And Mizpah;
for he said, The LORD watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another. Genesis 31:49 KJV |
and Mizpah,
for he said, “The Lord watch between you and me, when we are out of one another's sight. Genesis 31:49 ESV |
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I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies,
and of all the truth, which thou hast showed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands. Genesis 32:10 KJV |
I am not worthy of the least of all the deeds of steadfast love and all the faithfulness that you have shown to your servant,
for with only my staff I crossed this Jordan, and now I have become two camps. Genesis 32:10 ESV |
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Deliver me,
I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he will come and smite me, and the mother with the children. Genesis 32:11 KJV |
Please deliver me from the hand of my brother,
from the hand of Esau, for I fear him, that he may come and attack me, the mothers with the children. Genesis 32:11 ESV |
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And thou saidst,
I will surely do thee good, and make thy seed as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude. Genesis 32:12 KJV |
But you said,
‘I will surely do you good, and make your offspring as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude.’” Genesis 32:12 ESV |
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And he lodged there that same night;
and took of that which came to his hand a present for Esau his brother; Genesis 32:13 KJV |
So he stayed there that night,
and from what he had with him he took a present for his brother Esau, Genesis 32:13 ESV |
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And say ye moreover,
Behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he will accept of me. Genesis 32:20 KJV |
and you shall say,
‘Moreover, your servant Jacob is behind us.’” For he thought, “I may appease him with the present that goes ahead of me, and afterward I shall see his face. Perhaps he will accept me.” Genesis 32:20 ESV |
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And he said,
Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. Genesis 32:26 KJV |
Then he said,
“Let me go, for the day has broken.” But Jacob said, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” Genesis 32:26 ESV |
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And he said,
Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. Genesis 32:28 KJV |
Then he said,
“Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed.” Genesis 32:28 ESV |
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And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel:
for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved. Genesis 32:30 KJV |
So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel,
saying, "For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life has been delivered.” Genesis 32:30 ESV |
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And Jacob said,
Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me. Genesis 33:10 KJV |
Jacob said,
“No, please, if I have found favor in your sight, then accept my present from my hand. For I have seen your face, which is like seeing the face of God, and you have accepted me. Genesis 33:10 ESV |
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And he said unto him,
My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die. Genesis 33:13 KJV |
But Jacob said to him,
“My lord knows that the children are frail, and that the nursing flocks and herds are a care to me. If they are driven hard for one day, all the flocks will die. Genesis 33:13 ESV |
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And Jacob journeyed to Succoth,
and built him an house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth. Genesis 33:17 KJV |
But Jacob journeyed to Succoth,
and built himself a house and made booths for his livestock. Therefore the name of the place is called Succoth. Genesis 33:17 ESV |
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And he bought a parcel of a field,
where he had spread his tent, at the hand of the children of Hamor, Shechem's father, for an hundred pieces of money. Genesis 33:19 KJV |
And from the sons of Hamor,
Shechem's father, he bought for a hundred pieces of money the piece of land on which he had pitched his tent. Genesis 33:19 ESV |
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And the sons of Jacob came out of the field when they heard it:
and the men were grieved, and they were very wroth, because he had wrought folly in Israel in lying with Jacob's daughter: which thing ought not to be done. Genesis 34:7 KJV |
The sons of Jacob had come in from the field as soon as they heard of it,
and the men were indignant and very angry, because he had done an outrageous thing in Israel by lying with Jacob's daughter, for such a thing must not be done. Genesis 34:7 ESV |
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And Hamor communed with them,
saying, The soul of my son Shechem longeth for your daughter: I pray you give her him to wife. Genesis 34:8 KJV |
But Hamor spoke with them,
saying, “The soul of my son Shechem longs for your daughter. Please give her to him to be his wife. Genesis 34:8 ESV |
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And make ye marriages with us,
and give your daughters unto us, and take our daughters unto you. Genesis 34:9 KJV |
Make marriages with us.
Give your daughters to us, and take our daughters for yourselves. Genesis 34:9 ESV |
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Ask me never so much dowry and gift,
and I will give according as ye shall say unto me: but give me the damsel to wife. Genesis 34:12 KJV |
Ask me for as great a bride-price and gift as you will,
and I will give whatever you say to me. Only give me the young woman to be my wife.” Genesis 34:12 ESV |
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And they said unto them,
We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach unto us: Genesis 34:14 KJV |
They said to them,
“We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one who is uncircumcised, for that would be a disgrace to us. Genesis 34:14 ESV |
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These men are peaceable with us;
therefore let them dwell in the land, and trade therein; for the land, behold, it is large enough for them; let us take their daughters to us for wives, and let us give them our daughters. Genesis 34:21 KJV |
“These men are at peace with us;
let them dwell in the land and trade in it, for behold, the land is large enough for them. Let us take their daughters as wives, and let us give them our daughters. Genesis 34:21 ESV |
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And it came to pass,
when she was in hard labor, that the midwife said unto her, Fear not; thou shalt have this son also. Genesis 35:17 KJV |
And when her labor was at its hardest,
the midwife said to her, “Do not fear, for you have another son.” Genesis 35:17 ESV |
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And it came to pass,
as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin. Genesis 35:18 KJV |
And as her soul was departing (for she was dying),
she called his name Ben-oni; but his father called him Benjamin. Genesis 35:18 ESV |
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For their riches were more than that they might dwell together;
and the land wherein they were strangers could not bear them because of their cattle. Genesis 36:7 KJV |
For their possessions were too great for them to dwell together.
The land of their sojournings could not support them because of their livestock. Genesis 36:7 ESV |
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And his brethren said to him,
Shalt thou indeed reign over us? or shalt thou indeed have dominion over us? And they hated him yet the more for his dreams, and for his words. Genesis 37:8 KJV |
His brothers said to him,
“Are you indeed to reign over us? Or are you indeed to rule over us?” So they hated him even more for his dreams and for his words. Genesis 37:8 ESV |
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And the man said,
They are departed hence; for I heard them say, Let us go to Dothan. And Joseph went after his brethren, and found them in Dothan. Genesis 37:17 KJV |
And the man said,
“They have gone away, for I heard them say, ‘Let us go to Dothan.’” So Joseph went after his brothers and found them at Dothan. Genesis 37:17 ESV |
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Come,
and let us sell him to the Ishmaelites, and let not our hand be upon him; for he is our brother and our flesh. And his brethren were content. Genesis 37:27 KJV |
Come,
let us sell him to the Ishmaelites, and let not our hand be upon him, for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And his brothers listened to him. Genesis 37:27 ESV |
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Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen;
and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt. Genesis 37:28 KJV |
Then Midianite traders passed by.
And they drew Joseph up and lifted him out of the pit, and sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty shekels of silver. They took Joseph to Egypt. Genesis 37:28 ESV |
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And Jacob rent his clothes,
and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days. Genesis 37:34 KJV |
Then Jacob tore his garments and put sackcloth on his loins and mourned for his son many days.
Genesis 37:34 ESV |
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And all his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him;
but he refused to be comforted; and he said, For I will go down into the grave unto my son mourning. Thus his father wept for him. Genesis 37:35 KJV |
All his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him,
but he refused to be comforted and said, “No, I shall go down to Sheol to my son, mourning.” Thus his father wept for him. Genesis 37:35 ESV |
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And Judah said unto Onan,
Go in unto thy brother's wife, and marry her, and raise up seed to thy brother. Genesis 38:8 KJV |
Then Judah said to Onan,
“Go in to your brother's wife and perform the duty of a brother-in-law to her, and raise up offspring for your brother.” Genesis 38:8 ESV |
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And she put her widow's garments off from her,
and covered her with a vail, and wrapped herself, and sat in an open place, which is by the way to Timnath; for she saw that Shelah was grown, and she was not given unto him to wife. Genesis 38:14 KJV |
she took off her widow's garments and covered herself with a veil,
wrapping herself up, and sat at the entrance to Enaim, which is on the road to Timnah. For she saw that Shelah was grown up, and she had not been given to him in marriage. Genesis 38:14 ESV |
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When Judah saw her,
he thought her to be an harlot; because she had covered her face. Genesis 38:15 KJV |
When Judah saw her,
he thought she was a prostitute, for she had covered her face. Genesis 38:15 ESV |
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And he turned unto her by the way,
and said, Go to, I pray thee, let me come in unto thee; (for he knew not that she was his daughter in law.) And she said, What wilt thou give me, that thou mayest come in unto me? Genesis 38:16 KJV |
He turned to her at the roadside and said,
“Come, let me come in to you,” for he did not know that she was his daughter-in-law. She said, “What will you give me, that you may come in to me?” Genesis 38:16 ESV |
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And it came to pass,
as he drew back his hand, that, behold, his brother came out: and she said, How hast thou broken forth? this breach be upon thee: therefore his name was called Pharez. Genesis 38:29 KJV |
But as he drew back his hand,
behold, his brother came out. And she said, “What a breach you have made for yourself!” Therefore his name was called Perez. Genesis 38:29 ESV |
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And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house,
and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field. Genesis 39:5 KJV |
From the time that he made him overseer in his house and over all that he had,
the Lord blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; the blessing of the Lord was on all that he had, in house and field. Genesis 39:5 ESV |
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And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them,
and he served them: and they continued a season in ward. Genesis 40:4 KJV |
The captain of the guard appointed Joseph to be with them,
and he attended them. They continued for some time in custody. Genesis 40:4 ESV |
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For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews:
and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon. Genesis 40:15 KJV |
For I was indeed stolen out of the land of the Hebrews,
and here also I have done nothing that they should put me into the pit.” Genesis 40:15 ESV |
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And in the uppermost basket there was of all manner of bakemeats for Pharaoh;
and the birds did eat them out of the basket upon my head. Genesis 40:17 KJV |
and in the uppermost basket there were all sorts of baked food for Pharaoh,
but the birds were eating it out of the basket on my head.” Genesis 40:17 ESV |
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And it came to pass the third day,
which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants. Genesis 40:20 KJV |
On the third day,
which was Pharaoh's birthday, he made a feast for all his servants and lifted up the head of the chief cupbearer and the head of the chief baker among his servants. Genesis 40:20 ESV |
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And it came to pass in the morning that his spirit was troubled;
and he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt, and all the wise men thereof: and Pharaoh told them his dream; but there was none that could interpret them unto Pharaoh. Genesis 41:8 KJV |
So in the morning his spirit was troubled,
and he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt and all its wise men. Pharaoh told them his dreams, but there was none who could interpret them to Pharaoh. Genesis 41:8 ESV |
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And when they had eaten them up,
it could not be known that they had eaten them; but they were still ill favored, as at the beginning. So I awoke. Genesis 41:21 KJV |
but when they had eaten them no one would have known that they had eaten them,
for they were still as ugly as at the beginning. Then I awoke. Genesis 41:21 ESV |
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And the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of that famine following;
for it shall be very grievous. Genesis 41:31 KJV |
and the plenty will be unknown in the land by reason of the famine that will follow,
for it will be very severe. Genesis 41:31 ESV |
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And let them gather all the food of those good years that come,
and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities. Genesis 41:35 KJV |
And let them gather all the food of these good years that are coming and store up grain under the authority of Pharaoh for food in the cities,
and let them keep it. Genesis 41:35 ESV |
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And that food shall be for store to the land against the seven years of famine,
which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine. Genesis 41:36 KJV |
That food shall be a reserve for the land against the seven years of famine that are to occur in the land of Egypt,
so that the land may not perish through the famine.” Genesis 41:36 ESV |
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And Joseph gathered corn as the sand of the sea,
very much, until he left numbering; for it was without number. Genesis 41:49 KJV |
And Joseph stored up grain in great abundance,
like the sand of the sea, until he ceased to measure it, for it could not be measured. Genesis 41:49 ESV |
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And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh:
For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house. Genesis 41:51 KJV |
Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh.
"For," he said, “God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father's house.” Genesis 41:51 ESV |
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And the name of the second called he Ephraim:
For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction. Genesis 41:52 KJV |
The name of the second he called Ephraim,
"For God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.” Genesis 41:52 ESV |
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And when all the land of Egypt was famished,
the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said unto all the Egyptians, Go unto Joseph; what he saith to you, do. Genesis 41:55 KJV |
When all the land of Egypt was famished,
the people cried to Pharaoh for bread. Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph. What he says to you, do.” Genesis 41:55 ESV |
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And the famine was over all the face of the earth:
and Joseph opened all the storehouses, and sold unto the Egyptians; and the famine waxed sore in the land of Egypt. Genesis 41:56 KJV |
So when the famine had spread over all the land,
Joseph opened all the storehouses and sold to the Egyptians, for the famine was severe in the land of Egypt. Genesis 41:56 ESV |
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Now when Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt,
Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another? Genesis 42:1 KJV |
When Jacob learned that there was grain for sale in Egypt,
he said to his sons, “Why do you look at one another?” Genesis 42:1 ESV |
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And he said,
Behold, I have heard that there is corn in Egypt: get you down thither, and buy for us from thence; that we may live, and not die. Genesis 42:2 KJV |
And he said,
“Behold, I have heard that there is grain for sale in Egypt. Go down and buy grain for us there, that we may live and not die.” Genesis 42:2 ESV |
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But Benjamin,
Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him. Genesis 42:4 KJV |
But Jacob did not send Benjamin,
Joseph's brother, with his brothers, for he feared that harm might happen to him. Genesis 42:4 ESV |
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And the sons of Israel came to buy corn among those that came:
for the famine was in the land of Canaan. Genesis 42:5 KJV |
Thus the sons of Israel came to buy among the others who came,
for the famine was in the land of Canaan. Genesis 42:5 ESV |
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And he put them all together into ward three days.
Genesis 42:17 KJV |
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If ye be true men,
let one of your brethren be bound in the house of your prison: go ye, carry corn for the famine of your houses: Genesis 42:19 KJV |
if you are honest men,
let one of your brothers remain confined where you are in custody, and let the rest go and carry grain for the famine of your households, Genesis 42:19 ESV |
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And Reuben answered them,
saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required. Genesis 42:22 KJV |
And Reuben answered them,
“Did I not tell you not to sin against the boy? But you did not listen. So now there comes a reckoning for his blood.” Genesis 42:22 ESV |
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And they knew not that Joseph understood them;
for he spake unto them by an interpreter. Genesis 42:23 KJV |
They did not know that Joseph understood them,
for there was an interpreter between them. Genesis 42:23 ESV |
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Then Joseph commanded to fill their sacks with corn,
and to restore every man's money into his sack, and to give them provision for the way: and thus did he unto them. Genesis 42:25 KJV |
And Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain,
and to replace every man's money in his sack, and to give them provisions for the journey. This was done for them. Genesis 42:25 ESV |
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And the man,
the lord of the country, said unto us, Hereby shall I know that ye are true men; leave one of your brethren here with me, and take food for the famine of your households, and be gone: Genesis 42:33 KJV |
Then the man,
the lord of the land, said to us, ‘By this I shall know that you are honest men: leave one of your brothers with me, and take grain for the famine of your households, and go your way. Genesis 42:33 ESV |
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And he said,
My son shall not go down with you; for his brother is dead, and he is left alone: if mischief befall him by the way in the which ye go, then shall ye bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave. Genesis 42:38 KJV |
But he said,
“My son shall not go down with you, for his brother is dead, and he is the only one left. If harm should happen to him on the journey that you are to make, you would bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to Sheol.” Genesis 42:38 ESV |
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But if thou wilt not send him,
we will not go down: for the man said unto us, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you. Genesis 43:5 KJV |
But if you will not send him,
we will not go down, for the man said to us, ‘You shall not see my face, unless your brother is with you.’” Genesis 43:5 ESV |
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And God Almighty give you mercy before the man,
that he may send away your other brother, and Benjamin. If I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved. Genesis 43:14 KJV |
May God Almighty grant you mercy before the man,
and may he send back your other brother and Benjamin. And as for me, if I am bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.” Genesis 43:14 ESV |
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And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them,
he said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slay, and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon. Genesis 43:16 KJV |
When Joseph saw Benjamin with them,
he said to the steward of his house, “Bring the men into the house, and slaughter an animal and make ready, for the men are to dine with me at noon.” Genesis 43:16 ESV |
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And he said,
Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them. Genesis 43:23 KJV |
He replied,
“Peace to you, do not be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has put treasure in your sacks for you. I received your money.” Then he brought Simeon out to them. Genesis 43:23 ESV |
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And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon:
for they heard that they should eat bread there. Genesis 43:25 KJV |
they prepared the present for Joseph's coming at noon,
for they heard that they should eat bread there. Genesis 43:25 ESV |
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And Joseph made haste;
for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there. Genesis 43:30 KJV |
Then Joseph hurried out,
for his compassion grew warm for his brother, and he sought a place to weep. And he entered his chamber and wept there. Genesis 43:30 ESV |
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And they set on for him by himself,
and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians, which did eat with him, by themselves: because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews; for that is an abomination unto the Egyptians. Genesis 43:32 KJV |
They served him by himself,
and them by themselves, and the Egyptians who ate with him by themselves, because the Egyptians could not eat with the Hebrews, for that is an abomination to the Egyptians. Genesis 43:32 ESV |
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And put my cup,
the silver cup, in the sack's mouth of the youngest, and his corn money. And he did according to the word that Joseph had spoken. Genesis 44:2 KJV |
and put my cup,
the silver cup, in the mouth of the sack of the youngest, with his money for the grain.” And he did as Joseph told him. Genesis 44:2 ESV |
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And when they were gone out of the city,
and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good? Genesis 44:4 KJV |
They had gone only a short distance from the city.
Now Joseph said to his steward, “Up, follow after the men, and when you overtake them, say to them, ‘Why have you repaid evil for good? Genesis 44:4 ESV |
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And he said,
God forbid that I should do so: but the man in whose hand the cup is found, he shall be my servant; and as for you, get you up in peace unto your father. Genesis 44:17 KJV |
But he said,
“Far be it from me that I should do so! Only the man in whose hand the cup was found shall be my servant. But as for you, go up in peace to your father.” Genesis 44:17 ESV |
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Then Judah came near unto him,
and said, Oh my lord, let thy servant, I pray thee, speak a word in my lord's ears, and let not thine anger burn against thy servant: for thou art even as Pharaoh. Genesis 44:18 KJV |
Then Judah went up to him and said,
“Oh, my lord, please let your servant speak a word in my lord's ears, and let not your anger burn against your servant, for you are like Pharaoh himself. Genesis 44:18 ESV |
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And we said unto my lord,
The lad cannot leave his father: for if he should leave his father, his father would die. Genesis 44:22 KJV |
We said to my lord,
‘The boy cannot leave his father, for if he should leave his father, his father would die.’ Genesis 44:22 ESV |
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And we said,
We cannot go down: if our youngest brother be with us, then will we go down: for we may not see the man's face, except our youngest brother be with us. Genesis 44:26 KJV |
we said,
‘We cannot go down. If our youngest brother goes with us, then we will go down. For we cannot see the man's face unless our youngest brother is with us.’ Genesis 44:26 ESV |
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For thy servant became surety for the lad unto my father,
saying, If I bring him not unto thee, then I shall bear the blame to my father for ever. Genesis 44:32 KJV |
For your servant became a pledge of safety for the boy to my father,
saying, ‘If I do not bring him back to you, then I shall bear the blame before my father all my life.’ Genesis 44:32 ESV |
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For how shall I go up to my father,
and the lad be not with me? lest peradventure I see the evil that shall come on my father. Genesis 44:34 KJV |
For how can I go back to my father if the boy is not with me?
I fear to see the evil that would find my father.” Genesis 44:34 ESV |
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And Joseph said unto his brethren,
I am Joseph; doth my father yet live? And his brethren could not answer him; for they were troubled at his presence. Genesis 45:3 KJV |
And Joseph said to his brothers,
“I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed at his presence. Genesis 45:3 ESV |
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Now therefore be not grieved,
nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life. Genesis 45:5 KJV |
And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here,
for God sent me before you to preserve life. Genesis 45:5 ESV |
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For these two years hath the famine been in the land:
and yet there are five years, in the which there shall neither be earing nor harvest. Genesis 45:6 KJV |
For the famine has been in the land these two years,
and there are yet five years in which there will be neither plowing nor harvest. Genesis 45:6 ESV |
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And God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the earth,
and to save your lives by a great deliverance. Genesis 45:7 KJV |
And God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth,
and to keep alive for you many survivors. Genesis 45:7 ESV |
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And there will I nourish thee;
for yet there are five years of famine; lest thou, and thy household, and all that thou hast, come to poverty. Genesis 45:11 KJV |
There I will provide for you,
for there are yet five years of famine to come, so that you and your household, and all that you have, do not come to poverty.’ Genesis 45:11 ESV |
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Now thou art commanded,
this do ye; take you wagons out of the land of Egypt for your little ones, and for your wives, and bring your father, and come. Genesis 45:19 KJV |
And you,
Joseph, are commanded to say, ‘Do this: take wagons from the land of Egypt for your little ones and for your wives, and bring your father, and come. Genesis 45:19 ESV |
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And the children of Israel did so:
and Joseph gave them wagons, according to the commandment of Pharaoh, and gave them provision for the way. Genesis 45:21 KJV |
The sons of Israel did so:
and Joseph gave them wagons, according to the command of Pharaoh, and gave them provisions for the journey. Genesis 45:21 ESV |
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And to his father he sent after this manner;
ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she asses laden with corn and bread and meat for his father by the way. Genesis 45:23 KJV |
To his father he sent as follows:
ten donkeys loaded with the good things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and provision for his father on the journey. Genesis 45:23 ESV |
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And told him,
saying, Joseph is yet alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt. And Jacob's heart fainted, for he believed them not. Genesis 45:26 KJV |
And they told him,
“Joseph is still alive, and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt.” And his heart became numb, for he did not believe them. Genesis 45:26 ESV |
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And he said,
I am God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation: Genesis 46:3 KJV |
Then he said,
“I am God, the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for there I will make you into a great nation. Genesis 46:3 ESV |
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And the men are shepherds,
for their trade hath been to feed cattle; and they have brought their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have. Genesis 46:32 KJV |
And the men are shepherds,
for they have been keepers of livestock, and they have brought their flocks and their herds and all that they have.’ Genesis 46:32 ESV |
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That ye shall say,
Thy servants' trade hath been about cattle from our youth even until now, both we, and also our fathers: that ye may dwell in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd is an abomination unto the Egyptians. Genesis 46:34 KJV |
you shall say,
‘Your servants have been keepers of livestock from our youth even until now, both we and our fathers,’ in order that you may dwell in the land of Goshen, for every shepherd is an abomination to the Egyptians.” Genesis 46:34 ESV |
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They said moreover unto Pharaoh,
For to sojourn in the land are we come; for thy servants have no pasture for their flocks; for the famine is sore in the land of Canaan: now therefore, we pray thee, let thy servants dwell in the land of Goshen. Genesis 47:4 KJV |
They said to Pharaoh,
“We have come to sojourn in the land, for there is no pasture for your servants' flocks, for the famine is severe in the land of Canaan. And now, please let your servants dwell in the land of Goshen.” Genesis 47:4 ESV |
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And there was no bread in all the land;
for the famine was very sore, so that the land of Egypt and all the land of Canaan fainted by reason of the famine. Genesis 47:13 KJV |
Now there was no food in all the land,
for the famine was very severe, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan languished by reason of the famine. Genesis 47:13 ESV |
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And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt,
and in the land of Canaan, for the corn which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house. Genesis 47:14 KJV |
And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan,
in exchange for the grain that they bought. And Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house. Genesis 47:14 ESV |
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And when money failed in the land of Egypt,
and in the land of Canaan, all the Egyptians came unto Joseph, and said, Give us bread: for why should we die in thy presence? for the money faileth. Genesis 47:15 KJV |
And when the money was all spent in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan,
all the Egyptians came to Joseph and said, “Give us food. Why should we die before your eyes? For our money is gone.” Genesis 47:15 ESV |
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And Joseph said,
Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail. Genesis 47:16 KJV |
And Joseph answered,
“Give your livestock, and I will give you food in exchange for your livestock, if your money is gone.” Genesis 47:16 ESV |
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And they brought their cattle unto Joseph:
and Joseph gave them bread in exchange for horses, and for the flocks, and for the cattle of the herds, and for the asses: and he fed them with bread for all their cattle for that year. Genesis 47:17 KJV |
So they brought their livestock to Joseph,
and Joseph gave them food in exchange for the horses, the flocks, the herds, and the donkeys. He supplied them with food in exchange for all their livestock that year. Genesis 47:17 ESV |
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Wherefore shall we die before thine eyes,
both we and our land? buy us and our land for bread, and we and our land will be servants unto Pharaoh: and give us seed, that we may live, and not die, that the land be not desolate. Genesis 47:19 KJV |
Why should we die before your eyes,
both we and our land? Buy us and our land for food, and we with our land will be servants to Pharaoh. And give us seed that we may live and not die, and that the land may not be desolate.” Genesis 47:19 ESV |
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And Joseph bought all the land of Egypt for Pharaoh;
for the Egyptians sold every man his field, because the famine prevailed over them: so the land became Pharaoh's. Genesis 47:20 KJV |
So Joseph bought all the land of Egypt for Pharaoh,
for all the Egyptians sold their fields, because the famine was severe on them. The land became Pharaoh's. Genesis 47:20 ESV |
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And as for the people,
he removed them to cities from one end of the borders of Egypt even to the other end thereof. Genesis 47:21 KJV |
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Only the land of the priests bought he not;
for the priests had a portion assigned them of Pharaoh, and did eat their portion which Pharaoh gave them: wherefore they sold not their lands. Genesis 47:22 KJV |
Only the land of the priests he did not buy,
for the priests had a fixed allowance from Pharaoh and lived on the allowance that Pharaoh gave them; therefore they did not sell their land. Genesis 47:22 ESV |
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Then Joseph said unto the people,
Behold, I have bought you this day and your land for Pharaoh: lo, here is seed for you, and ye shall sow the land. Genesis 47:23 KJV |
Then Joseph said to the people,
“Behold, I have this day bought you and your land for Pharaoh. Now here is seed for you, and you shall sow the land. Genesis 47:23 ESV |
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And it shall come to pass in the increase,
that ye shall give the fifth part unto Pharaoh, and four parts shall be your own, for seed of the field, and for your food, and for them of your households, and for food for your little ones. Genesis 47:24 KJV |
And at the harvests you shall give a fifth to Pharaoh,
and four fifths shall be your own, as seed for the field and as food for yourselves and your households, and as food for your little ones.” Genesis 47:24 ESV |
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And said unto me,
Behold, I will make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, and I will make of thee a multitude of people; and will give this land to thy seed after thee for an everlasting possession. Genesis 48:4 KJV |
and said to me,
‘Behold, I will make you fruitful and multiply you, and I will make of you a company of peoples and will give this land to your offspring after you for an everlasting possession.’ Genesis 48:4 ESV |
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And as for me,
when I came from Padan, Rachel died by me in the land of Canaan in the way, when yet there was but a little way to come unto Ephrath: and I buried her there in the way of Ephrath; the same is Bethlehem. Genesis 48:7 KJV |
As for me,
when I came from Paddan, to my sorrow Rachel died in the land of Canaan on the way, when there was still some distance to go to Ephrath, and I buried her there on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem).” Genesis 48:7 ESV |
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And Israel stretched out his right hand,
and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn. Genesis 48:14 KJV |
And Israel stretched out his right hand and laid it on the head of Ephraim,
who was the younger, and his left hand on the head of Manasseh, crossing his hands (for Manasseh was the firstborn). Genesis 48:14 ESV |
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O my soul,
come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honor, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their self-will they digged down a wall. Genesis 49:6 KJV |
Let my soul come not into their council;
O my glory, be not joined to their company. For in their anger they killed men, and in their willfulness they hamstrung oxen. Genesis 49:6 ESV |
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Cursed be their anger,
for it was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel: I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel. Genesis 49:7 KJV |
Cursed be their anger,
for it is fierce, and their wrath, for it is cruel! I will divide them in Jacob and scatter them in Israel. Genesis 49:7 ESV |
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Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea;
and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon. Genesis 49:13 KJV |
“Zebulun shall dwell at the shore of the sea;
he shall become a haven for ships, and his border shall be at Sidon. Genesis 49:13 ESV |
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And forty days were fulfilled for him;
for so are fulfilled the days of those which are embalmed: and the Egyptians mourned for him threescore and ten days. Genesis 50:3 KJV |
Forty days were required for it,
for that is how many are required for embalming. And the Egyptians wept for him seventy days. Genesis 50:3 ESV |
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And when the days of his mourning were past,
Joseph spake unto the house of Pharaoh, saying, If now I have found grace in your eyes, speak, I pray you, in the ears of Pharaoh, saying, Genesis 50:4 KJV |
And when the days of weeping for him were past,
Joseph spoke to the household of Pharaoh, saying, “If now I have found favor in your eyes, please speak in the ears of Pharaoh, saying, Genesis 50:4 ESV |
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My father made me swear,
saying, Lo, I die: in my grave which I have digged for me in the land of Canaan, there shalt thou bury me. Now therefore let me go up, I pray thee, and bury my father, and I will come again. Genesis 50:5 KJV |
‘My father made me swear,
saying, “I am about to die: in my tomb that I hewed out for myself in the land of Canaan, there shall you bury me.” Now therefore, let me please go up and bury my father. Then I will return.’” Genesis 50:5 ESV |
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And they came to the threshingfloor of Atad,
which is beyond Jordan, and there they mourned with a great and very sore lamentation: and he made a mourning for his father seven days. Genesis 50:10 KJV |
When they came to the threshing floor of Atad,
which is beyond the Jordan, they lamented there with a very great and grievous lamentation, and he made a mourning for his father seven days. Genesis 50:10 ESV |
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And his sons did unto him according as he commanded them:
Genesis 50:12 KJV |
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For his sons carried him into the land of Canaan,
and buried him in the cave of the field of Machpelah, which Abraham bought with the field for a possession of a buryingplace of Ephron the Hittite, before Mamre. Genesis 50:13 KJV |
for his sons carried him to the land of Canaan and buried him in the cave of the field at Machpelah,
to the east of Mamre, which Abraham bought with the field from Ephron the Hittite to possess as a burying place. Genesis 50:13 ESV |
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And when Joseph's brethren saw that their father was dead,
they said, Joseph will peradventure hate us, and will certainly requite us all the evil which we did unto him. Genesis 50:15 KJV |
When Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead,
they said, “It may be that Joseph will hate us and pay us back for all the evil that we did to him.” Genesis 50:15 ESV |
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But as for you,
ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. Genesis 50:20 KJV |
As for you,
you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. Genesis 50:20 ESV |
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Now therefore fear ye not:
I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them. Genesis 50:21 KJV |
So do not fear;
I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them. Genesis 50:21 ESV |
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But while he thought on these things,
behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. Matthew 1:20 KJV |
But as he considered these things,
behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:20 ESV |
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And she shall bring forth a son,
and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:21 KJV |
She will bear a son,
and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 ESV |
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Saying,
Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. Matthew 2:2 KJV |
saying,
“Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:2 ESV |
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And they said unto him,
In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, Matthew 2:5 KJV |
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And thou Bethlehem,
in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. Matthew 2:6 KJV |
“‘And you,
O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” Matthew 2:6 ESV |
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And he sent them to Bethlehem,
and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. Matthew 2:8 KJV |
And he sent them to Bethlehem,
saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” Matthew 2:8 ESV |
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And when they were departed,
behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. Matthew 2:13 KJV |
Now when they had departed,
behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.” Matthew 2:13 ESV |
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In Rama was there a voice heard,
lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not. Matthew 2:18 KJV |
“A voice was heard in Ramah,
weeping and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be comforted, because they are no more.” Matthew 2:18 ESV |
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Saying,
Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child's life. Matthew 2:20 KJV |
saying,
“Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child's life are dead.” Matthew 2:20 ESV |
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For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias,
saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Matthew 3:3 KJV |
For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said,
“The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; make his paths straight.’” Matthew 3:3 ESV |
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And think not to say within yourselves,
We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. Matthew 3:9 KJV |
And do not presume to say to yourselves,
‘We have Abraham as our father,’ for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children for Abraham. Matthew 3:9 ESV |
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I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance:
but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Matthew 3:11 KJV |
“I baptize you with water for repentance,
but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Matthew 3:11 ESV |
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And Jesus answering said unto him,
Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. Matthew 3:15 KJV |
But Jesus answered him,
“Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. Matthew 3:15 ESV |
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And saith unto him,
If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. Matthew 4:6 KJV |
and said to him,
“If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, “‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and “‘On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.’” Matthew 4:6 ESV |
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Then saith Jesus unto him,
Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. Matthew 4:10 KJV |
Then Jesus said to him,
“Be gone, Satan! For it is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.’” Matthew 4:10 ESV |
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The people which sat in darkness saw great light;
and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up. Matthew 4:16 KJV |
the people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light,
and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death, on them a light has dawned.” Matthew 4:16 ESV |
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From that time Jesus began to preach,
and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 4:17 KJV |
From that time Jesus began to preach,
saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 4:17 ESV |
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And Jesus,
walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. Matthew 4:18 KJV |
While walking by the Sea of Galilee,
he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. Matthew 4:18 ESV |
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Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness:
for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6 KJV |
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6 ESV |
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Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake:
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 KJV |
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 ESV |
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Rejoice,
and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Matthew 5:12 KJV |
Rejoice and be glad,
for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Matthew 5:12 ESV |
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Ye are the salt of the earth:
but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Matthew 5:13 KJV |
“You are the salt of the earth,
but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. Matthew 5:13 ESV |
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For verily I say unto you,
Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Matthew 5:18 KJV |
For truly,
I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Matthew 5:18 ESV |
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For I say unto you,
That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:20 KJV |
For I tell you,
unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:20 ESV |
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And if thy right eye offend thee,
pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. Matthew 5:29 KJV |
If your right eye causes you to sin,
tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. Matthew 5:29 ESV |
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And if thy right hand offend thee,
cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. Matthew 5:30 KJV |
And if your right hand causes you to sin,
cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell. Matthew 5:30 ESV |
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But I say to you,
Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, Matthew 5:34 ESV |
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Nor by the earth;
for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. Matthew 5:35 KJV |
or by the earth,
for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Matthew 5:35 ESV |
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Neither shalt thou swear by thy head,
because thou canst not make one hair white or black. Matthew 5:36 KJV |
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But I say unto you,
Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; Matthew 5:44 KJV |
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That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven:
for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. Matthew 5:45 KJV |
so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven.
For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. Matthew 5:45 ESV |
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For if ye love them which love you,
what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? Matthew 5:46 KJV |
For if you love those who love you,
what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? Matthew 5:46 ESV |
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Take heed that ye do not your alms before men,
to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 6:1 KJV |
“Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them,
for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 6:1 ESV |
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And when thou prayest,
thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. Matthew 6:5 KJV |
“And when you pray,
you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. Matthew 6:5 ESV |
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But when ye pray,
use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Matthew 6:7 KJV |
“And when you pray,
do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Matthew 6:7 ESV |
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Be not ye therefore like unto them:
for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. Matthew 6:8 KJV |
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For if ye forgive men their trespasses,
your heavenly Father will also forgive you: Matthew 6:14 KJV |
For if you forgive others their trespasses,
your heavenly Father will also forgive you, Matthew 6:14 ESV |
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Moreover when ye fast,
be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. Matthew 6:16 KJV |
“And when you fast,
do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. Matthew 6:16 ESV |
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Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth,
where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: Matthew 6:19 KJV |
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth,
where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, Matthew 6:19 ESV |
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But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven,
where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: Matthew 6:20 KJV |
but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven,
where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. Matthew 6:20 ESV |
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No man can serve two masters:
for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Matthew 6:24 KJV |
“No one can serve two masters,
for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money. Matthew 6:24 ESV |
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(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:)
for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. Matthew 6:32 KJV |
For the Gentiles seek after all these things,
and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. Matthew 6:32 ESV |
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Take therefore no thought for the morrow:
for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Matthew 6:34 KJV |
“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow,
for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Matthew 6:34 ESV |
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For with what judgment ye judge,
ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Matthew 7:2 KJV |
For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged,
and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Matthew 7:2 ESV |
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For every one that asketh receiveth;
and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Matthew 7:8 KJV |
For everyone who asks receives,
and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. Matthew 7:8 ESV |
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Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you,
do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12 KJV |
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you,
do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12 ESV |
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Enter ye in at the strait gate:
for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Matthew 7:13 KJV |
“Enter by the narrow gate.
For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. Matthew 7:13 ESV |
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Because strait is the gate,
and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Matthew 7:14 KJV |
For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life,
and those who find it are few. Matthew 7:14 ESV |
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And Jesus saith unto him,
See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. Matthew 8:4 KJV |
And Jesus said to him,
“See that you say nothing to anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a proof to them.” Matthew 8:4 ESV |
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For I am a man under authority,
having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. Matthew 8:9 KJV |
For I too am a man under authority,
with soldiers under me. And I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” Matthew 8:9 ESV |
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And Jesus said unto the centurion,
Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour. Matthew 8:13 KJV |
And to the centurion Jesus said,
“Go; let it be done for you as you have believed.” And the servant was healed at that very moment. Matthew 8:13 ESV |
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For whether is easier,
to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk? Matthew 9:5 KJV |
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But go ye and learn what that meaneth,
I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Matthew 9:13 KJV |
Go and learn what this means:
‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” Matthew 9:13 ESV |
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No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment,
for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse. Matthew 9:16 KJV |
No one puts a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old garment,
for the patch tears away from the garment, and a worse tear is made. Matthew 9:16 ESV |
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And,
behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: Matthew 9:20 KJV |
And behold,
a woman who had suffered from a discharge of blood for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, Matthew 9:20 ESV |
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He said unto them,
Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn. Matthew 9:24 KJV |
he said,
“Go away, for the girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. Matthew 9:24 ESV |
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But when he saw the multitudes,
he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Matthew 9:36 KJV |
When he saw the crowds,
he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9:36 ESV |
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Nor scrip for your journey,
neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat. Matthew 10:10 KJV |
no bag for your journey,
or two tunics or sandals or a staff, for the laborer deserves his food. Matthew 10:10 ESV |
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Verily I say unto you,
It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. Matthew 10:15 KJV |
Truly,
I say to you, it will be more bearable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah than for that town. Matthew 10:15 ESV |
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But beware of men:
for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; Matthew 10:17 KJV |
Beware of men,
for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues, Matthew 10:17 ESV |
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And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake,
for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. Matthew 10:18 KJV |
and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake,
to bear witness before them and the Gentiles. Matthew 10:18 ESV |
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But when they deliver you up,
take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak. Matthew 10:19 KJV |
When they deliver you over,
do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour. Matthew 10:19 ESV |
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And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake:
but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. Matthew 10:22 KJV |
and you will be hated by all for my name's sake.
But the one who endures to the end will be saved. Matthew 10:22 ESV |
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But when they persecute you in this city,
flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. Matthew 10:23 KJV |
When they persecute you in one town,
flee to the next, for truly, I say to you, you will not have gone through all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes. Matthew 10:23 ESV |
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It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master,
and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household? Matthew 10:25 KJV |
It is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher,
and the servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign those of his household. Matthew 10:25 ESV |
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Fear them not therefore:
for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. Matthew 10:26 KJV |
“So have no fear of them,
for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. Matthew 10:26 ESV |
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Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing?
and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. Matthew 10:29 KJV |
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?
And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. Matthew 10:29 ESV |
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For I am come to set a man at variance against his father,
and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. Matthew 10:35 KJV |
For I have come to set a man against his father,
and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. Matthew 10:35 ESV |
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He that findeth his life shall lose it:
and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. Matthew 10:39 KJV |
Whoever finds his life will lose it,
and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Matthew 10:39 ESV |
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And saying,
We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented. Matthew 11:17 KJV |
“‘We played the flute for you,
and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’ Matthew 11:17 ESV |
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Woe unto thee,
Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. Matthew 11:21 KJV |
“Woe to you,
Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. Matthew 11:21 ESV |
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But I say unto you,
It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you. Matthew 11:22 KJV |
But I tell you,
it will be more bearable on the day of judgment for Tyre and Sidon than for you. Matthew 11:22 ESV |
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And thou,
Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. Matthew 11:23 KJV |
And you,
Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You will be brought down to Hades. For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. Matthew 11:23 ESV |
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But I say unto you,
That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee. Matthew 11:24 KJV |
But I tell you that it will be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom than for you.”
Matthew 11:24 ESV |
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Take my yoke upon you,
and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:29 KJV |
Take my yoke upon you,
and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:29 ESV |
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How he entered into the house of God,
and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests? Matthew 12:4 KJV |
how he entered the house of God and ate the bread of the Presence,
which it was not lawful for him to eat nor for those who were with him, but only for the priests? Matthew 12:4 ESV |
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Either make the tree good,
and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit. Matthew 12:33 KJV |
“Either make the tree good and its fruit good,
or make the tree bad and its fruit bad, for the tree is known by its fruit. Matthew 12:33 ESV |
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O generation of vipers,
how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Matthew 12:34 KJV |
You brood of vipers!
How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. Matthew 12:34 ESV |
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But I say unto you,
That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. Matthew 12:36 KJV |
I tell you,
on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, Matthew 12:36 ESV |
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For by thy words thou shalt be justified,
and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. Matthew 12:37 KJV |
for by your words you will be justified,
and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:37 ESV |
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But he answered and said unto them,
An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: Matthew 12:39 KJV |
But he answered them,
“An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. Matthew 12:39 ESV |
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For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly;
so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. Matthew 12:40 KJV |
For just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish,
so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. Matthew 12:40 ESV |
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The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation,
and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here. Matthew 12:41 KJV |
The men of Nineveh will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it,
for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, something greater than Jonah is here. Matthew 12:41 ESV |
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The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation,
and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. Matthew 12:42 KJV |
The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it,
for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, something greater than Solomon is here. Matthew 12:42 ESV |
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For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven,
the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. Matthew 12:50 KJV |
For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”
Matthew 12:50 ESV |
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For whosoever hath,
to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath. Matthew 13:12 KJV |
For to the one who has,
more will be given, and he will have an abundance, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. Matthew 13:12 ESV |
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For this people's heart is waxed gross,
and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. Matthew 13:15 KJV |
For this people's heart has grown dull,
and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed, lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them.’ Matthew 13:15 ESV |
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For verily I say unto you,
That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them. Matthew 13:17 KJV |
For truly,
I say to you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it. Matthew 13:17 ESV |
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But he that received the seed into stony places,
the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; Matthew 13:20 KJV |
As for what was sown on rocky ground,
this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy, Matthew 13:20 ESV |
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Yet hath he not root in himself,
but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended. Matthew 13:21 KJV |
yet he has no root in himself,
but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately he falls away. Matthew 13:21 ESV |
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He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word;
and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. Matthew 13:22 KJV |
As for what was sown among thorns,
this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. Matthew 13:22 ESV |
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But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word,
and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Matthew 13:23 KJV |
As for what was sown on good soil,
this is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.” Matthew 13:23 ESV |
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Then said he unto them,
Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old. Matthew 13:52 KJV |
And he said to them,
“Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house, who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.” Matthew 13:52 ESV |
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For Herod had laid hold on John,
and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife. Matthew 14:3 KJV |
For Herod had seized John and bound him and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias,
his brother Philip's wife, Matthew 14:3 ESV |
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And when it was evening,
his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals. Matthew 14:15 KJV |
Now when it was evening,
the disciples came to him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” Matthew 14:15 ESV |
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But the ship was now in the midst of the sea,
tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. Matthew 14:24 KJV |
but the boat by this time was a long way from the land,
beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. Matthew 14:24 ESV |
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Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders?
for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. Matthew 15:2 KJV |
“Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders?
For they do not wash their hands when they eat.” Matthew 15:2 ESV |
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But he answered and said unto them,
Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? Matthew 15:3 KJV |
He answered them,
“And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? Matthew 15:3 ESV |
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For God commanded,
saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death. Matthew 15:4 KJV |
For God commanded,
‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘Whoever reviles father or mother must surely die.’ Matthew 15:4 ESV |
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And honour not his father or his mother,
he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition. Matthew 15:6 KJV |
he need not honor his father.’ So for the sake of your tradition you have made void the word of God.
Matthew 15:6 ESV |
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For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts,
murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: Matthew 15:19 KJV |
For out of the heart come evil thoughts,
murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander. Matthew 15:19 ESV |
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But he answered her not a word.
And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us. Matthew 15:23 KJV |
But he did not answer her a word.
And his disciples came and begged him, saying, “Send her away, for she is crying out after us.” Matthew 15:23 ESV |
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Then Jesus answered and said unto her,
O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour. Matthew 15:28 KJV |
Then Jesus answered her,
“O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed instantly. Matthew 15:28 ESV |
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He answered and said unto them,
When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red. Matthew 16:2 KJV |
He answered them,
“When it is evening, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.’ Matthew 16:2 ESV |
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And in the morning,
It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowering. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times? Matthew 16:3 KJV |
And in the morning,
‘It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times. Matthew 16:3 ESV |
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A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign;
and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed. Matthew 16:4 KJV |
An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign,
but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah.” So he left them and departed. Matthew 16:4 ESV |
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Do ye not yet understand,
neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? Matthew 16:9 KJV |
Do you not yet perceive?
Do you not remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many baskets you gathered? Matthew 16:9 ESV |
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And Jesus answered and said unto him,
Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 16:17 KJV |
And Jesus answered him,
“Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. Matthew 16:17 ESV |
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But he turned,
and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. Matthew 16:23 KJV |
But he turned and said to Peter,
“Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.” Matthew 16:23 ESV |
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For whosoever will save his life shall lose it:
and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. Matthew 16:25 KJV |
For whoever would save his life will lose it,
but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Matthew 16:25 ESV |
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For what is a man profited,
if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Matthew 16:26 KJV |
For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?
Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? Matthew 16:26 ESV |
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For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels;
and then he shall reward every man according to his works. Matthew 16:27 KJV |
For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father,
and then he will repay each person according to what he has done. Matthew 16:27 ESV |
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Then answered Peter,
and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. Matthew 17:4 KJV |
And Peter said to Jesus,
“Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” Matthew 17:4 ESV |
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Lord,
have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. Matthew 17:15 KJV |
said,
“Lord, have mercy on my son, for he has seizures and he suffers terribly. For often he falls into the fire, and often into the water. Matthew 17:15 ESV |
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And Jesus said unto them,
Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. Matthew 17:20 KJV |
He said to them,
“Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20 ESV |
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Notwithstanding,
lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. Matthew 17:27 KJV |
However,
not to give offense to them, go to the sea and cast a hook and take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth you will find a shekel. Take that and give it to them for me and for yourself.” Matthew 17:27 ESV |
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But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me,
it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. Matthew 18:6 KJV |
but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin,
it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea. Matthew 18:6 ESV |
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Woe unto the world because of offences!
for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh! Matthew 18:7 KJV |
“Woe to the world for temptations to sin!
For it is necessary that temptations come, but woe to the one by whom the temptation comes! Matthew 18:7 ESV |
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Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee,
cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire. Matthew 18:8 KJV |
And if your hand or your foot causes you to sin,
cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life crippled or lame than with two hands or two feet to be thrown into the eternal fire. Matthew 18:8 ESV |
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And if thine eye offend thee,
pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. Matthew 18:9 KJV |
And if your eye causes you to sin,
tear it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into the hell of fire. Matthew 18:9 ESV |
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Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones;
for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 18:10 KJV |
“See that you do not despise one of these little ones.
For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven. Matthew 18:10 ESV |
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Again I say unto you,
That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 18:19 KJV |
Again I say to you,
if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. Matthew 18:19 ESV |
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For where two or three are gathered together in my name,
there am I in the midst of them. Matthew 18:20 KJV |
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Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion,
and loosed him, and forgave him the debt. Matthew 18:27 KJV |
And out of pity for him,
the master of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. Matthew 18:27 ESV |
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The Pharisees also came unto him,
tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? Matthew 19:3 KJV |
And Pharisees came up to him and tested him by asking,
“Is it lawful to divorce one's wife for any cause?” Matthew 19:3 ESV |
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And I say unto you,
Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery. Matthew 19:9 KJV |
And I say to you:
whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery.” Matthew 19:9 ESV |
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For there are some eunuchs,
which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. Matthew 19:12 KJV |
For there are eunuchs who have been so from birth,
and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Let the one who is able to receive this receive it.” Matthew 19:12 ESV |
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But Jesus said,
Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 19:14 KJV |
but Jesus said,
“Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14 ESV |
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But when the young man heard that saying,
he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. Matthew 19:22 KJV |
When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful,
for he had great possessions. Matthew 19:22 ESV |
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And again I say unto you,
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. Matthew 19:24 KJV |
Again I tell you,
it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.” Matthew 19:24 ESV |
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And every one that hath forsaken houses,
or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. Matthew 19:29 KJV |
And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands,
for my name's sake, will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life. Matthew 19:29 ESV |
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For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder,
which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. Matthew 20:1 KJV |
"For the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.
Matthew 20:1 ESV |
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And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day,
he sent them into his vineyard. Matthew 20:2 KJV |
After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day,
he sent them into his vineyard. Matthew 20:2 ESV |
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But he answered one of them,
and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny? Matthew 20:13 KJV |
But he replied to one of them,
‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong. Did you not agree with me for a denarius? Matthew 20:13 ESV |
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Then came to him the mother of Zebedees children with her sons,
worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him. Matthew 20:20 KJV |
Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came up to him with her sons,
and kneeling before him she asked him for something. Matthew 20:20 ESV |
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And he saith unto them,
Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father. Matthew 20:23 KJV |
He said to them,
“You will drink my cup, but to sit at my right hand and at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.” Matthew 20:23 ESV |
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Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto,
but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. Matthew 20:28 KJV |
even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve,
and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28 ESV |
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And Jesus stood still,
and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you? Matthew 20:32 KJV |
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But if we say,
‘From man,’ we are afraid of the crowd, for they all hold that John was a prophet.” Matthew 21:26 ESV |
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For John came unto you in the way of righteousness,
and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him. Matthew 21:32 KJV |
For John came to you in the way of righteousness,
and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. And even when you saw it, you did not afterward change your minds and believe him. Matthew 21:32 ESV |
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And when the time of the fruit drew near,
he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. Matthew 21:34 KJV |
When the season for fruit drew near,
he sent his servants to the tenants to get his fruit. Matthew 21:34 ESV |
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The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king,
which made a marriage for his son, Matthew 22:2 KJV |
“The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son,
Matthew 22:2 ESV |
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And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians,
saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men. Matthew 22:16 KJV |
And they sent their disciples to him,
along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are true and teach the way of God truthfully, and you do not care about anyone's opinion, for you are not swayed by appearances. Matthew 22:16 ESV |
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Saying,
Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. Matthew 22:24 KJV |
saying,
“Teacher, Moses said, ‘If a man dies having no children, his brother must marry the widow and raise up offspring for his brother.’ Matthew 22:24 ESV |
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Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven?
for they all had her. Matthew 22:28 KJV |
In the resurrection,
therefore, of the seven, whose wife will she be? For they all had her.” Matthew 22:28 ESV |
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For in the resurrection they neither marry,
nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. Matthew 22:30 KJV |
For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage,
but are like angels in heaven. Matthew 22:30 ESV |
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But as touching the resurrection of the dead,
have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying, Matthew 22:31 KJV |
And as for the resurrection of the dead,
have you not read what was said to you by God: Matthew 22:31 ESV |
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All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe,
that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. Matthew 23:3 KJV |
so do and observe whatever they tell you,
but not the works they do. For they preach, but do not practice. Matthew 23:3 ESV |
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But all their works they do for to be seen of men:
they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, Matthew 23:5 KJV |
They do all their deeds to be seen by others.
For they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long, Matthew 23:5 ESV |
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But be not ye called Rabbi:
for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. Matthew 23:8 KJV |
But you are not to be called rabbi,
for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers. Matthew 23:8 ESV |
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And call no man your father upon the earth:
for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9 KJV |
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But woe unto you,
scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in. Matthew 23:13 KJV |
“But woe to you,
scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut the kingdom of heaven in people's faces. For you neither enter yourselves nor allow those who would enter to go in. Matthew 23:13 ESV |
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Woe unto you,
scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves. Matthew 23:15 KJV |
Woe to you,
scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you travel across sea and land to make a single proselyte, and when he becomes a proselyte, you make him twice as much a child of hell as yourselves. Matthew 23:15 ESV |
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Ye fools and blind:
for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold? Matthew 23:17 KJV |
You blind fools!
For which is greater, the gold or the temple that has made the gold sacred? Matthew 23:17 ESV |
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Ye fools and blind:
for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift? Matthew 23:19 KJV |
You blind men!
For which is greater, the gift or the altar that makes the gift sacred? Matthew 23:19 ESV |
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Woe unto you,
scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. Matthew 23:23 KJV |
“Woe to you,
scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others. Matthew 23:23 ESV |
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Woe unto you,
scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess. Matthew 23:25 KJV |
“Woe to you,
scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and the plate, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. Matthew 23:25 ESV |
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Woe unto you,
scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness. Matthew 23:27 KJV |
“Woe to you,
scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people's bones and all uncleanness. Matthew 23:27 ESV |
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Woe unto you,
scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous, Matthew 23:29 KJV |
“Woe to you,
scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you build the tombs of the prophets and decorate the monuments of the righteous, Matthew 23:29 ESV |
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For I say unto you,
Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Matthew 23:39 KJV |
For I tell you,
you will not see me again, until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’” Matthew 23:39 ESV |
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For many will come in my name,
saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray. Matthew 24:5 ESV |
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And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars:
see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. Matthew 24:6 KJV |
And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars.
See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. Matthew 24:6 ESV |
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For nation shall rise against nation,
and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. Matthew 24:7 KJV |
For nation will rise against nation,
and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. Matthew 24:7 ESV |
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Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted,
and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. Matthew 24:9 KJV |
“Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death,
and you will be hated by all nations for my name's sake. Matthew 24:9 ESV |
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And alas for women who are pregnant and for those who are nursing infants in those days!
Matthew 24:19 ESV |
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For then shall be great tribulation,
such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. Matthew 24:21 KJV |
For then there will be great tribulation,
such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, and never will be. Matthew 24:21 ESV |
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And except those days should be shortened,
there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. Matthew 24:22 KJV |
And if those days had not been cut short,
no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. Matthew 24:22 ESV |
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For there shall arise false Christs,
and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Matthew 24:24 KJV |
For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders,
so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. Matthew 24:24 ESV |
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For as the lightning cometh out of the east,
and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. Matthew 24:27 KJV |
For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west,
so will be the coming of the Son of Man. Matthew 24:27 ESV |
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For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking,
marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, Matthew 24:38 KJV |
For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking,
marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, Matthew 24:38 ESV |
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Therefore be ye also ready:
for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. Matthew 24:44 KJV |
Therefore you also must be ready,
for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. Matthew 24:44 ESV |
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And the foolish said unto the wise,
Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. Matthew 25:8 KJV |
And the foolish said to the wise,
‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ Matthew 25:8 ESV |
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But the wise answered,
saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. Matthew 25:9 KJV |
But the wise answered,
saying, ‘Since there will not be enough for us and for you, go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves.’ Matthew 25:9 ESV |
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Watch therefore,
for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. Matthew 25:13 KJV |
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For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country,
who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. Matthew 25:14 KJV |
"For it will be like a man going on a journey,
who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. Matthew 25:14 ESV |
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For unto every one that hath shall be given,
and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. Matthew 25:29 KJV |
For to everyone who has will more be given,
and he will have an abundance. But from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. Matthew 25:29 ESV |
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Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand,
Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: Matthew 25:34 KJV |
Then the King will say to those on his right,
‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Matthew 25:34 ESV |
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For I was an hungred,
and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Matthew 25:35 KJV |
For I was hungry and you gave me food,
I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, Matthew 25:35 ESV |
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Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand,
Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: Matthew 25:41 KJV |
“Then he will say to those on his left,
‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. Matthew 25:41 ESV |
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For I was an hungred,
and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: Matthew 25:42 KJV |
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When Jesus understood it,
he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me. Matthew 26:10 KJV |
But Jesus,
aware of this, said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? For she has done a beautiful thing to me. Matthew 26:10 ESV |
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Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus,
saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover? Matthew 26:17 KJV |
Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus,
saying, “Where will you have us prepare for you to eat the Passover?” Matthew 26:17 ESV |
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The Son of man goeth as it is written of him:
but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born. Matthew 26:24 KJV |
The Son of Man goes as it is written of him,
but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born.” Matthew 26:24 ESV |
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For this is my blood of the new testament,
which is shed for many for the remission of sins. Matthew 26:28 KJV |
for this is my blood of the covenant,
which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Matthew 26:28 ESV |
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Then saith Jesus unto them,
All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. Matthew 26:31 KJV |
Then Jesus said to them,
“You will all fall away because of me this night. For it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ Matthew 26:31 ESV |
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He went away again the second time,
and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done. Matthew 26:42 KJV |
Again,
for the second time, he went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.” Matthew 26:42 ESV |
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And he left them,
and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. Matthew 26:44 KJV |
So,
leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words again. Matthew 26:44 ESV |
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Then said Jesus unto him,
Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Matthew 26:52 KJV |
Then Jesus said to him,
“Put your sword back into its place. For all who take the sword will perish by the sword. Matthew 26:52 ESV |
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And after a while came unto him they that stood by,
and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee. Matthew 26:73 KJV |
After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter,
“Certainly you too are one of them, for your accent betrays you.” Matthew 26:73 ESV |
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And they took counsel,
and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in. Matthew 27:7 KJV |
So they took counsel and bought with them the potter's field as a burial place for strangers.
Matthew 27:7 ESV |
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Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner,
whom they would. Matthew 27:15 KJV |
Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release for the crowd any one prisoner whom they wanted.
Matthew 27:15 ESV |
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Therefore when they were gathered together,
Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ? Matthew 27:17 KJV |
So when they had gathered,
Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release for you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?” Matthew 27:17 ESV |
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When he was set down on the judgment seat,
his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. Matthew 27:19 KJV |
Besides,
while he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him, “Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered much because of him today in a dream.” Matthew 27:19 ESV |
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But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas,
and destroy Jesus. Matthew 27:20 KJV |
Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus.
Matthew 27:20 ESV |
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The governor answered and said unto them,
Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. Matthew 27:21 KJV |
The governor again said to them,
“Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they said, “Barabbas.” Matthew 27:21 ESV |
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Then released he Barabbas unto them:
and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified. Matthew 27:26 KJV |
Then he released for them Barabbas,
and having scourged Jesus, delivered him to be crucified. Matthew 27:26 ESV |
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He trusted in God;
let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God. Matthew 27:43 KJV |
He trusts in God;
let God deliver him now, if he desires him. For he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’” Matthew 27:43 ESV |
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He went to Pilate,
and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered. Matthew 27:58 KJV |
He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
Then Pilate ordered it to be given to him. Matthew 27:58 ESV |
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And,
behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. Matthew 28:2 KJV |
And behold,
there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. Matthew 28:2 ESV |
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And the angel answered and said unto the women,
Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. Matthew 28:5 KJV |
But the angel said to the women,
“Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. Matthew 28:5 ESV |
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He is not here:
for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Matthew 28:6 KJV |
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John did baptize in the wilderness,
and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. Mark 1:4 KJV |
John appeared,
baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Mark 1:4 ESV |
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Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee,
he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. Mark 1:16 KJV |
Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee,
he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. Mark 1:16 ESV |
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And they were astonished at his doctrine:
for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. Mark 1:22 KJV |
And they were astonished at his teaching,
for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. Mark 1:22 ESV |
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And Simon and they that were with him followed after him.
Mark 1:36 KJV |
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And he said unto them,
Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth. Mark 1:38 KJV |
And he said to them,
“Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also, for that is why I came out.” Mark 1:38 ESV |
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And saith unto him,
See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. Mark 1:44 KJV |
and said to him,
“See that you say nothing to anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, for a proof to them.” Mark 1:44 ESV |
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And it came to pass,
that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him. Mark 2:15 KJV |
And as he reclined at table in his house,
many tax collectors and sinners were reclining with Jesus and his disciples, for there were many who followed him. Mark 2:15 ESV |
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And no man putteth new wine into old bottles:
else the new wine doth burst the bottles, and the wine is spilled, and the bottles will be marred: but new wine must be put into new bottles. Mark 2:22 KJV |
And no one puts new wine into old wineskins.
If he does, the wine will burst the skins—and the wine is destroyed, and so are the skins. But new wine is for fresh wineskins.” Mark 2:22 ESV |
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How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest,
and did eat the shewbread, which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him? Mark 2:26 KJV |
how he entered the house of God,
in the time of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to those who were with him?” Mark 2:26 ESV |
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And he spake to his disciples,
that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him. Mark 3:9 KJV |
And he told his disciples to have a boat ready for him because of the crowd,
lest they crush him, Mark 3:9 ESV |
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For he had healed many;
insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues. Mark 3:10 KJV |
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And when his friends heard of it,
they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself. Mark 3:21 KJV |
And when his family heard it,
they went out to seize him, for they were saying, “He is out of his mind.” Mark 3:21 ESV |
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For whosoever shall do the will of God,
the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother. Mark 3:35 KJV |
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And he said unto them,
Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: Mark 4:11 KJV |
And he said to them,
“To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God, but for those outside everything is in parables, Mark 4:11 ESV |
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And have no root in themselves,
and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended. Mark 4:17 KJV |
And they have no root in themselves,
but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately they fall away. Mark 4:17 ESV |
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And the cares of this world,
and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. Mark 4:19 KJV |
but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches and the desires for other things enter in and choke the word,
and it proves unfruitful. Mark 4:19 ESV |
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For there is nothing hid,
which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad. Mark 4:22 KJV |
For nothing is hidden except to be made manifest;
nor is anything secret except to come to light. Mark 4:22 ESV |
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For he that hath,
to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath. Mark 4:25 KJV |
For to the one who has,
more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.” Mark 4:25 ESV |
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And he said,
Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it? Mark 4:30 KJV |
And he said,
“With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable shall we use for it? Mark 4:30 ESV |
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Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains,
and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him. Mark 5:4 KJV |
for he had often been bound with shackles and chains,
but he wrenched the chains apart, and he broke the shackles in pieces. No one had the strength to subdue him. Mark 5:4 ESV |
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And he asked him,
What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many. Mark 5:9 KJV |
And Jesus asked him,
“What is your name?” He replied, “My name is Legion, for we are many.” Mark 5:9 ESV |
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Howbeit Jesus suffered him not,
but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee. Mark 5:19 KJV |
And he did not permit him but said to him,
“Go home to your friends and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” Mark 5:19 ESV |
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And he departed,
and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel. Mark 5:20 KJV |
And he went away and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him,
and everyone marveled. Mark 5:20 ESV |
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And straightway the damsel arose,
and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment. Mark 5:42 KJV |
And immediately the girl got up and began walking (for she was twelve years of age),
and they were immediately overcome with amazement. Mark 5:42 ESV |
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And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey,
save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse: Mark 6:8 KJV |
He charged them to take nothing for their journey except a staff—no bread,
no bag, no money in their belts— Mark 6:8 ESV |
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And king Herod heard of him;
(for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. Mark 6:14 KJV |
King Herod heard of it,
for Jesus' name had become known. Some said, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead. That is why these miraculous powers are at work in him.” Mark 6:14 ESV |
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For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John,
and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her. Mark 6:17 KJV |
For it was Herod who had sent and seized John and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias,
his brother Philip's wife, because he had married her. Mark 6:17 ESV |
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For John had been saying to Herod,
“It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.” Mark 6:18 ESV |
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For Herod feared John,
knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly. Mark 6:20 KJV |
for Herod feared John,
knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed, and yet he heard him gladly. Mark 6:20 ESV |
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And when a convenient day was come,
that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee; Mark 6:21 KJV |
But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his nobles and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.
Mark 6:21 ESV |
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And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in,
and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee. Mark 6:22 KJV |
For when Herodias's daughter came in and danced,
she pleased Herod and his guests. And the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it to you.” Mark 6:22 ESV |
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And she went forth,
and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist. Mark 6:24 KJV |
And she went out and said to her mother,
"For what should I ask?” And she said, “The head of John the Baptist.” Mark 6:24 ESV |
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And he said unto them,
Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. Mark 6:31 KJV |
And he said to them,
“Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. Mark 6:31 ESV |
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And he saw them toiling in rowing;
for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. Mark 6:48 KJV |
And he saw that they were making headway painfully,
for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them, Mark 6:48 ESV |
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For they all saw him,
and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid. Mark 6:50 KJV |
for they all saw him and were terrified.
But immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” Mark 6:50 ESV |
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For the Pharisees,
and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders. Mark 7:3 KJV |
(For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands properly,
holding to the tradition of the elders, Mark 7:3 ESV |
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For Moses said,
Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death: Mark 7:10 KJV |
For Moses said,
‘Honor your father and your mother’; and, ‘Whoever reviles father or mother must surely die.’ Mark 7:10 ESV |
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For from within,
out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Mark 7:21 KJV |
For from within,
out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, Mark 7:21 ESV |
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But Jesus said unto her,
Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. Mark 7:27 KJV |
And he said to her,
“Let the children be fed first, for it is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs.” Mark 7:27 ESV |
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And he said unto her,
For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter. Mark 7:29 KJV |
And he said to her,
"For this statement you may go your way; the demon has left your daughter.” Mark 7:29 ESV |
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When I brake the five loaves among five thousand,
how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve. Mark 8:19 KJV |
When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand,
how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” They said to him, “Twelve.” Mark 8:19 ESV |
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And when the seven among four thousand,
how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? And they said, Seven. Mark 8:20 KJV |
“And the seven for the four thousand,
how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” And they said to him, “Seven.” Mark 8:20 ESV |
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But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples,
he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men. Mark 8:33 KJV |
But turning and seeing his disciples,
he rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind me, Satan! For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.” Mark 8:33 ESV |
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For whosoever will save his life shall lose it;
but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it. Mark 8:35 KJV |
For whoever would save his life will lose it,
but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. Mark 8:35 ESV |
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For what shall it profit a man,
if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Mark 8:36 KJV |
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Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation;
of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. Mark 8:38 KJV |
For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation,
of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.” Mark 8:38 ESV |
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And Peter answered and said to Jesus,
Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. Mark 9:5 KJV |
And Peter said to Jesus,
“Rabbi, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” Mark 9:5 ESV |
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And one of the multitude answered and said,
Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; Mark 9:17 KJV |
And someone from the crowd answered him,
“Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he has a spirit that makes him mute. Mark 9:17 ESV |
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Jesus said unto him,
If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. Mark 9:23 KJV |
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For he taught his disciples,
and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day. Mark 9:31 KJV |
for he was teaching his disciples,
saying to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him. And when he is killed, after three days he will rise.” Mark 9:31 ESV |
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But they held their peace:
for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest. Mark 9:34 KJV |
But they kept silent,
for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the greatest. Mark 9:34 ESV |
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But Jesus said,
Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. Mark 9:39 KJV |
But Jesus said,
“Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. Mark 9:39 ESV |
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For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name,
because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward. Mark 9:41 KJV |
For truly,
I say to you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ will by no means lose his reward. Mark 9:41 ESV |
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And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me,
it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea. Mark 9:42 KJV |
“Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin,
it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea. Mark 9:42 ESV |
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And if thy hand offend thee,
cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: Mark 9:43 KJV |
And if your hand causes you to sin,
cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than with two hands to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. Mark 9:43 ESV |
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And if thy foot offend thee,
cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: Mark 9:45 KJV |
And if your foot causes you to sin,
cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame than with two feet to be thrown into hell. Mark 9:45 ESV |
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And if thine eye offend thee,
pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: Mark 9:47 KJV |
And if your eye causes you to sin,
tear it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into hell, Mark 9:47 ESV |
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For every one shall be salted with fire,
and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt. Mark 9:49 KJV |
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And the Pharisees came to him,
and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him. Mark 10:2 KJV |
And Pharisees came up and in order to test him asked,
“Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” Mark 10:2 ESV |
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But when Jesus saw it,
he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Mark 10:14 KJV |
But when Jesus saw it,
he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Mark 10:14 ESV |
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And Jesus looked round about,
and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! Mark 10:23 KJV |
And Jesus looked around and said to his disciples,
“How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” Mark 10:23 ESV |
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It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle,
than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. Mark 10:25 KJV |
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”
Mark 10:25 ESV |
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And Jesus looking upon them saith,
With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. Mark 10:27 KJV |
Jesus looked at them and said,
“With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” Mark 10:27 ESV |
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And Jesus answered and said,
Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, Mark 10:29 KJV |
Jesus said,
“Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands, for my sake and for the gospel, Mark 10:29 ESV |
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And James and John,
the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire. Mark 10:35 KJV |
And James and John,
the sons of Zebedee, came up to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” Mark 10:35 ESV |
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But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give;
but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared. Mark 10:40 KJV |
but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant,
but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” Mark 10:40 ESV |
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For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto,
but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. Mark 10:45 KJV |
For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve,
and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 ESV |
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And Jesus answered and said unto him,
What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. Mark 10:51 KJV |
And Jesus said to him,
“What do you want me to do for you?” And the blind man said to him, “Rabbi, let me recover my sight.” Mark 10:51 ESV |
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And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves,
he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet. Mark 11:13 KJV |
And seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf,
he went to see if he could find anything on it. When he came to it, he found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. Mark 11:13 ESV |
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And he taught,
saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves. Mark 11:17 KJV |
And he was teaching them and saying to them,
“Is it not written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it a den of robbers.” Mark 11:17 ESV |
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And the scribes and chief priests heard it,
and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine. Mark 11:18 KJV |
And the chief priests and the scribes heard it and were seeking a way to destroy him,
for they feared him, because all the crowd was astonished at his teaching. Mark 11:18 ESV |
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For verily I say unto you,
That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Mark 11:23 KJV |
Truly,
I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Mark 11:23 ESV |
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But if we shall say,
Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed. Mark 11:32 KJV |
But shall we say,
‘From man’?”—they were afraid of the people, for they all held that John really was a prophet. Mark 11:32 ESV |
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And he began to speak unto them by parables.
A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country. Mark 12:1 KJV |
And he began to speak to them in parables.
“A man planted a vineyard and put a fence around it and dug a pit for the winepress and built a tower, and leased it to tenants and went into another country. Mark 12:1 ESV |
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And they sought to lay hold on him,
but feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way. Mark 12:12 KJV |
And they were seeking to arrest him but feared the people,
for they perceived that he had told the parable against them. So they left him and went away. Mark 12:12 ESV |
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And when they were come,
they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? Mark 12:14 KJV |
And they came and said to him,
“Teacher, we know that you are true and do not care about anyone's opinion. For you are not swayed by appearances, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not? Should we pay them, or should we not?” Mark 12:14 ESV |
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Master,
Moses wrote unto us, If a man's brother die, and leave his wife behind him, and leave no children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. Mark 12:19 KJV |
“Teacher,
Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies and leaves a wife, but leaves no child, the man must take the widow and raise up offspring for his brother. Mark 12:19 ESV |
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In the resurrection therefore,
when they shall rise, whose wife shall she be of them? for the seven had her to wife. Mark 12:23 KJV |
In the resurrection,
when they rise again, whose wife will she be? For the seven had her as wife.” Mark 12:23 ESV |
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For when they shall rise from the dead,
they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven. Mark 12:25 KJV |
For when they rise from the dead,
they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. Mark 12:25 ESV |
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And as touching the dead,
that they rise: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? Mark 12:26 KJV |
And as for the dead being raised,
have you not read in the book of Moses, in the passage about the bush, how God spoke to him, saying, ‘I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? Mark 12:26 ESV |
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Which devour widows' houses,
and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation. Mark 12:40 KJV |
who devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers.
They will receive the greater condemnation.” Mark 12:40 ESV |
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For all they did cast in of their abundance;
but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living. Mark 12:44 KJV |
For they all contributed out of their abundance,
but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.” Mark 12:44 ESV |
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For nation shall rise against nation,
and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows. Mark 13:8 KJV |
For nation will rise against nation,
and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These are but the beginning of the birth pains. Mark 13:8 ESV |
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But take heed to yourselves:
for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. Mark 13:9 KJV |
“But be on your guard.
For they will deliver you over to councils, and you will be beaten in synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them. Mark 13:9 ESV |
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But when they shall lead you,
and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost. Mark 13:11 KJV |
And when they bring you to trial and deliver you over,
do not be anxious beforehand what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. Mark 13:11 ESV |
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And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake:
but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Mark 13:13 KJV |
And you will be hated by all for my name's sake.
But the one who endures to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13 ESV |
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And alas for women who are pregnant and for those who are nursing infants in those days!
Mark 13:17 ESV |
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For in those days shall be affliction,
such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be. Mark 13:19 KJV |
For in those days there will be such tribulation as has not been from the beginning of the creation that God created until now,
and never will be. Mark 13:19 ESV |
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And except that the Lord had shortened those days,
no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days. Mark 13:20 KJV |
And if the Lord had not cut short the days,
no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom he chose, he shortened the days. Mark 13:20 ESV |
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For false Christs and false prophets shall rise,
and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect. Mark 13:22 KJV |
For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform signs and wonders,
to lead astray, if possible, the elect. Mark 13:22 ESV |
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Watch ye therefore:
for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: Mark 13:35 KJV |
Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come,
in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning— Mark 13:35 ESV |
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For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence,
and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her. Mark 14:5 KJV |
For this ointment could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and given to the poor.”
And they scolded her. Mark 14:5 ESV |
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For ye have the poor with you always,
and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always. Mark 14:7 KJV |
For you always have the poor with you,
and whenever you want, you can do good for them. But you will not always have me. Mark 14:7 ESV |
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And the first day of unleavened bread,
when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover? Mark 14:12 KJV |
And on the first day of Unleavened Bread,
when they sacrificed the Passover lamb, his disciples said to him, “Where will you have us go and prepare for you to eat the Passover?” Mark 14:12 ESV |
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And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared:
there make ready for us. Mark 14:15 KJV |
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The Son of man indeed goeth,
as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born. Mark 14:21 KJV |
For the Son of Man goes as it is written of him,
but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born.” Mark 14:21 ESV |
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And he said unto them,
This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. Mark 14:24 KJV |
And he said to them,
“This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Mark 14:24 ESV |
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And Jesus saith unto them,
All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. Mark 14:27 KJV |
And Jesus said to them,
“You will all fall away, for it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ Mark 14:27 ESV |
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And he said,
Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt. Mark 14:36 KJV |
And he said,
“Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” Mark 14:36 ESV |
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And when he returned,
he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him. Mark 14:40 KJV |
And again he came and found them sleeping,
for their eyes were very heavy, and they did not know what to answer him. Mark 14:40 ESV |
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And he denied it again.
And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth thereto. Mark 14:70 KJV |
But again he denied it.
And after a little while the bystanders again said to Peter, “Certainly you are one of them, for you are a Galilean.” Mark 14:70 ESV |
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And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do as he had ever done unto them.
Mark 15:8 KJV |
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But Pilate answered them,
saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews? Mark 15:9 KJV |
And he answered them,
saying, “Do you want me to release for you the King of the Jews?” Mark 15:9 ESV |
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For he perceived that it was out of envy that the chief priests had delivered him up.
Mark 15:10 ESV |
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But the chief priests moved the people,
that he should rather release Barabbas unto them. Mark 15:11 KJV |
But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release for them Barabbas instead.
Mark 15:11 ESV |
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And so Pilate,
willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. Mark 15:15 KJV |
So Pilate,
wishing to satisfy the crowd, released for them Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified. Mark 15:15 ESV |
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And when they had crucified him,
they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take. Mark 15:24 KJV |
And they crucified him and divided his garments among them,
casting lots for them, to decide what each should take. Mark 15:24 ESV |
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Joseph of Arimathaea,
an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. Mark 15:43 KJV |
Joseph of Arimathea,
a respected member of the council, who was also himself looking for the kingdom of God, took courage and went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Mark 15:43 ESV |
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And they said among themselves,
Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? Mark 16:3 KJV |
And they were saying to one another,
“Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?” Mark 16:3 ESV |
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And they went out quickly,
and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they were afraid. Mark 16:8 KJV |
And they went out and fled from the tomb,
for trembling and astonishment had seized them, and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid. Mark 16:8 ESV |
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Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat,
and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. Mark 16:14 KJV |
Afterward he appeared to the eleven themselves as they were reclining at table,
and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who saw him after he had risen. Mark 16:14 ESV |
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It seemed good to me also,
having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, Luke 1:3 KJV |
it seemed good to me also,
having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, Luke 1:3 ESV |
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But the angel said unto him,
Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. Luke 1:13 KJV |
But the angel said to him,
“Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. Luke 1:13 ESV |
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For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord,
and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb. Luke 1:15 KJV |
for he will be great before the Lord.
And he must not drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb. Luke 1:15 ESV |
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And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias,
to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. Luke 1:17 KJV |
and he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah,
to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared.” Luke 1:17 ESV |
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And Zacharias said unto the angel,
Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years. Luke 1:18 KJV |
And Zechariah said to the angel,
“How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.” Luke 1:18 ESV |
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And the people waited for Zacharias,
and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple. Luke 1:21 KJV |
And the people were waiting for Zechariah,
and they were wondering at his delay in the temple. Luke 1:21 ESV |
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And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived,
and hid herself five months, saying, Luke 1:24 KJV |
After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived,
and for five months she kept herself hidden, saying, Luke 1:24 ESV |
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Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me,
to take away my reproach among men. Luke 1:25 KJV |
“Thus the Lord has done for me in the days when he looked on me,
to take away my reproach among people.” Luke 1:25 ESV |
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And the angel said to her,
“Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Luke 1:30 ESV |
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For,
lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. Luke 1:44 KJV |
For behold,
when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Luke 1:44 ESV |
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For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden:
for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. Luke 1:48 KJV |
for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.
For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; Luke 1:48 ESV |
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And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
Luke 1:50 KJV |
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Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered;
and she brought forth a son. Luke 1:57 KJV |
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And he asked for a writing table,
and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all. Luke 1:63 KJV |
And he asked for a writing tablet and wrote,
“His name is John.” And they all wondered. Luke 1:63 ESV |
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And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts,
saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him. Luke 1:66 KJV |
and all who heard them laid them up in their hearts,
saying, “What then will this child be?” For the hand of the Lord was with him. Luke 1:66 ESV |
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And thou,
child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; Luke 1:76 KJV |
And you,
child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, Luke 1:76 ESV |
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And so it was,
that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. Luke 2:6 KJV |
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And she brought forth her firstborn son,
and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 KJV |
And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger,
because there was no place for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 ESV |
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And the angel said unto them,
Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Luke 2:10 KJV |
And the angel said to them,
“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Luke 2:10 ESV |
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For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour,
which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 KJV |
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And this shall be a sign unto you;
Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. Luke 2:12 KJV |
And this will be a sign for you:
you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” Luke 2:12 ESV |
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And the shepherds returned,
glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. Luke 2:20 KJV |
And the shepherds returned,
glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. Luke 2:20 ESV |
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And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished,
they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; Luke 2:22 KJV |
And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses,
they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord Luke 2:22 ESV |
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And,
behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. Luke 2:25 KJV |
Now there was a man in Jerusalem,
whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. Luke 2:25 ESV |
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And he came by the Spirit into the temple:
and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, Luke 2:27 KJV |
And he came in the Spirit into the temple,
and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, Luke 2:27 ESV |
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for my eyes have seen your salvation Luke 2:30 ESV
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And Simeon blessed them,
and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; Luke 2:34 KJV |
And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother,
“Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed Luke 2:34 ESV |
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And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord,
and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. Luke 2:38 KJV |
And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
Luke 2:38 ESV |
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But they,
supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. Luke 2:44 KJV |
but supposing him to be in the group they went a day's journey,
but then they began to search for him among their relatives and acquaintances, Luke 2:44 ESV |
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And when they saw him,
they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. Luke 2:48 KJV |
And when his parents saw him,
they were astonished. And his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your father and I have been searching for you in great distress.” Luke 2:48 ESV |
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And he said unto them,
How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? Luke 2:49 KJV |
And he said to them,
“Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?” Luke 2:49 ESV |
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And he came into all the country about Jordan,
preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins; Luke 3:3 KJV |
And he went into all the region around the Jordan,
proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Luke 3:3 ESV |
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Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance,
and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. Luke 3:8 KJV |
Bear fruits in keeping with repentance.
And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children for Abraham. Luke 3:8 ESV |
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But Herod the tetrarch,
being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, Luke 3:19 KJV |
But Herod the tetrarch,
who had been reproved by him for Herodias, his brother's wife, and for all the evil things that Herod had done, Luke 3:19 ESV |
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Being forty days tempted of the devil.
And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered. Luke 4:2 KJV |
for forty days,
being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry. Luke 4:2 ESV |
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And the devil said unto him,
All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. Luke 4:6 KJV |
and said to him,
“To you I will give all this authority and their glory, for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whom I will. Luke 4:6 ESV |
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And they were all amazed,
and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out. Luke 4:36 KJV |
And they were all amazed and said to one another,
“What is this word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!” Luke 4:36 ESV |
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And he said unto them,
I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. Luke 4:43 KJV |
but he said to them,
“I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose.” Luke 4:43 ESV |
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Now when he had left speaking,
he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. Luke 5:4 KJV |
And when he had finished speaking,
he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” Luke 5:4 ESV |
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When Simon Peter saw it,
he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. Luke 5:8 KJV |
But when Simon Peter saw it,
he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” Luke 5:8 ESV |
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For he was astonished,
and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken: Luke 5:9 KJV |
For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish that they had taken,
Luke 5:9 ESV |
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And he charged him to tell no man:
but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. Luke 5:14 KJV |
And he charged him to tell no one,
but “go and show yourself to the priest, and make an offering for your cleansing, as Moses commanded, for a proof to them.” Luke 5:14 ESV |
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No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new:
for he saith, The old is better. Luke 5:39 KJV |
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How he went into the house of God,
and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone? Luke 6:4 KJV |
how he entered the house of God and took and ate the bread of the Presence,
which is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to those with him?” Luke 6:4 ESV |
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And the whole multitude sought to touch him:
for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all. Luke 6:19 KJV |
And all the crowd sought to touch him,
for power came out from him and healed them all. Luke 6:19 ESV |
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And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples,
and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. Luke 6:20 KJV |
And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples,
and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Luke 6:20 ESV |
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Blessed are ye that hunger now:
for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. Luke 6:21 KJV |
“Blessed are you who are hungry now,
for you shall be satisfied. “Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. Luke 6:21 ESV |
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Rejoice ye in that day,
and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets. Luke 6:23 KJV |
Rejoice in that day,
and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets. Luke 6:23 ESV |
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Woe unto you that are full!
for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep. Luke 6:25 KJV |
“Woe to you who are full now,
for you shall be hungry. “Woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep. Luke 6:25 ESV |
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Woe unto you,
when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets. Luke 6:26 KJV |
“Woe to you,
when all people speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets. Luke 6:26 ESV |
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For if ye love them which love you,
what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. Luke 6:32 KJV |
“If you love those who love you,
what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. Luke 6:32 ESV |
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And if ye do good to them which do good to you,
what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same. Luke 6:33 KJV |
And if you do good to those who do good to you,
what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. Luke 6:33 ESV |
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But love ye your enemies,
and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. Luke 6:35 KJV |
But love your enemies,
and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Luke 6:35 ESV |
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Give,
and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Luke 6:38 KJV |
give,
and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” Luke 6:38 ESV |
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For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit;
neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Luke 6:43 KJV |
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For every tree is known by his own fruit.
For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. Luke 6:44 KJV |
for each tree is known by its own fruit.
For figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. Luke 6:44 ESV |
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A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good;
and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. Luke 6:45 KJV |
The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good,
and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. Luke 6:45 ESV |
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And when they came to Jesus,
they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this: Luke 7:4 KJV |
And when they came to Jesus,
they pleaded with him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy to have you do this for him, Luke 7:4 ESV |
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Then Jesus went with them.
And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof: Luke 7:6 KJV |
And Jesus went with them.
When he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends, saying to him, “Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof. Luke 7:6 ESV |
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For I also am a man set under authority,
having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. Luke 7:8 KJV |
For I too am a man set under authority,
with soldiers under me: and I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” Luke 7:8 ESV |
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And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus,
saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? Luke 7:19 KJV |
calling two of his disciples to him,
sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” Luke 7:19 ESV |
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When the men were come unto him,
they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? Luke 7:20 KJV |
And when the men had come to him,
they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you, saying, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?’” Luke 7:20 ESV |
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But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves,
being not baptized of him. Luke 7:30 KJV |
but the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the purpose of God for themselves,
not having been baptized by him.) Luke 7:30 ESV |
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They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace,
and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept. Luke 7:32 KJV |
They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to one another,
“‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not weep.’ Luke 7:32 ESV |
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For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine;
and ye say, He hath a devil. Luke 7:33 KJV |
For John the Baptist has come eating no bread and drinking no wine,
and you say, ‘He has a demon.’ Luke 7:33 ESV |
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Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it,
he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner. Luke 7:39 KJV |
Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this,
he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what sort of woman this is who is touching him, for she is a sinner.” Luke 7:39 ESV |
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Simon answered and said,
I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged. Luke 7:43 KJV |
Simon answered,
“The one, I suppose, for whom he cancelled the larger debt.” And he said to him, “You have judged rightly.” Luke 7:43 ESV |
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And he turned to the woman,
and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. Luke 7:44 KJV |
Then turning toward the woman he said to Simon,
“Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. Luke 7:44 ESV |
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And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward,
and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance. Luke 8:3 KJV |
and Joanna,
the wife of Chuza, Herod's household manager, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them out of their means. Luke 8:3 ESV |
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And he said,
Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand. Luke 8:10 KJV |
he said,
“To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God, but for others they are in parables, so that ‘seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.’ Luke 8:10 ESV |
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They on the rock are they,
which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. Luke 8:13 KJV |
And the ones on the rock are those who,
when they hear the word, receive it with joy. But these have no root; they believe for a while, and in time of testing fall away. Luke 8:13 ESV |
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And that which fell among thorns are they,
which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection. Luke 8:14 KJV |
And as for what fell among the thorns,
they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature. Luke 8:14 ESV |
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But that on the good ground are they,
which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. Luke 8:15 KJV |
As for that in the good soil,
they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience. Luke 8:15 ESV |
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For nothing is secret,
that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad. Luke 8:17 KJV |
For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest,
nor is anything secret that will not be known and come to light. Luke 8:17 ESV |
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Take heed therefore how ye hear:
for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have. Luke 8:18 KJV |
Take care then how you hear,
for to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he thinks that he has will be taken away.” Luke 8:18 ESV |
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And when he went forth to land,
there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs. Luke 8:27 KJV |
When Jesus had stepped out on land,
there met him a man from the city who had demons. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he had not lived in a house but among the tombs. Luke 8:27 ESV |
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For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man.
For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness. Luke 8:29 KJV |
For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man.
(For many a time it had seized him. He was kept under guard and bound with chains and shackles, but he would break the bonds and be driven by the demon into the desert.) Luke 8:29 ESV |
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And Jesus asked him,
saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him. Luke 8:30 KJV |
Jesus then asked him,
“What is your name?” And he said, “Legion,” for many demons had entered him. Luke 8:30 ESV |
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Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them;
for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again. Luke 8:37 KJV |
Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gerasenes asked him to depart from them,
for they were seized with great fear. So he got into the boat and returned. Luke 8:37 ESV |
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Return to thine own house,
and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him. Luke 8:39 KJV |
“Return to your home,
and declare how much God has done for you.” And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him. Luke 8:39 ESV |
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And it came to pass,
that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him. Luke 8:40 KJV |
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For he had one only daughter,
about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him. Luke 8:42 KJV |
for he had an only daughter,
about twelve years of age, and she was dying. As Jesus went, the people pressed around him. Luke 8:42 ESV |
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And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years,
which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any, Luke 8:43 KJV |
And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years,
and though she had spent all her living on physicians, she could not be healed by anyone. Luke 8:43 ESV |
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And Jesus said,
Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me. Luke 8:46 KJV |
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And all were weeping and mourning for her,
but he said, “Do not weep, for she is not dead but sleeping.” Luke 8:52 ESV |
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And he said unto them,
Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. Luke 9:3 KJV |
And he said to them,
“Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not have two tunics. Luke 9:3 ESV |
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And when the day began to wear away,
then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place. Luke 9:12 KJV |
Now the day began to wear away,
and the twelve came and said to him, “Send the crowd away to go into the surrounding villages and countryside to find lodging and get provisions, for we are here in a desolate place.” Luke 9:12 ESV |
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But he said unto them,
Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people. Luke 9:13 KJV |
But he said to them,
“You give them something to eat.” They said, “We have no more than five loaves and two fish—unless we are to go and buy food for all these people.” Luke 9:13 ESV |
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For they were about five thousand men.
And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. Luke 9:14 KJV |
For there were about five thousand men.
And he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” Luke 9:14 ESV |
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For whosoever will save his life shall lose it:
but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. Luke 9:24 KJV |
For whoever would save his life will lose it,
but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. Luke 9:24 ESV |
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For what is a man advantaged,
if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? Luke 9:25 KJV |
For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?
Luke 9:25 ESV |
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For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words,
of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels. Luke 9:26 KJV |
For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words,
of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. Luke 9:26 ESV |
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And it came to pass,
as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said. Luke 9:33 KJV |
And as the men were parting from him,
Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah”—not knowing what he said. Luke 9:33 ESV |
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And,
behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child. Luke 9:38 KJV |
And behold,
a man from the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. Luke 9:38 ESV |
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And said unto them,
Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great. Luke 9:48 KJV |
and said to them,
“Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all is the one who is great.” Luke 9:48 ESV |
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But Jesus said to him,
“Do not stop him, for the one who is not against you is for you.” Luke 9:50 ESV |
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And it came to pass,
when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, Luke 9:51 KJV |
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And sent messengers before his face:
and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. Luke 9:52 KJV |
And he sent messengers ahead of him,
who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make preparations for him. Luke 9:52 ESV |
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Jesus said unto him,
Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God. Luke 9:60 KJV |
And Jesus said to him,
“Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:60 ESV |
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And Jesus said unto him,
No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. Luke 9:62 KJV |
Jesus said to him,
“No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:62 ESV |
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And in the same house remain,
eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house. Luke 10:7 KJV |
And remain in the same house,
eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves his wages. Do not go from house to house. Luke 10:7 ESV |
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But I say unto you,
that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city. Luke 10:12 KJV |
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Woe unto thee,
Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. Luke 10:13 KJV |
“Woe to you,
Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. Luke 10:13 ESV |
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In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit,
and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight. Luke 10:21 KJV |
In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said,
“I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. Luke 10:21 ESV |
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For I tell you,
that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them. Luke 10:24 KJV |
For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see,
and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.” Luke 10:24 ESV |
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And forgive us our sins;
for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Luke 11:4 KJV |
and forgive us our sins,
for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.” Luke 11:4 ESV |
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For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me,
and I have nothing to set before him? Luke 11:6 KJV |
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For every one that asketh receiveth;
and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Luke 11:10 KJV |
For everyone who asks receives,
and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. Luke 11:10 ESV |
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If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father,
will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? Luke 11:11 KJV |
What father among you,
if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; Luke 11:11 ESV |
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If Satan also be divided against himself,
how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. Luke 11:18 KJV |
And if Satan also is divided against himself,
how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. Luke 11:18 ESV |
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And when the people were gathered thick together,
he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet. Luke 11:29 KJV |
When the crowds were increasing,
he began to say, “This generation is an evil generation. It seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah. Luke 11:29 ESV |
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For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites,
so shall also the Son of man be to this generation. Luke 11:30 KJV |
For as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh,
so will the Son of Man be to this generation. Luke 11:30 ESV |
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The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation,
and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. Luke 11:31 KJV |
The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them,
for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, something greater than Solomon is here. Luke 11:31 ESV |
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The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation,
and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here. Luke 11:32 KJV |
The men of Nineveh will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it,
for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, something greater than Jonah is here. Luke 11:32 ESV |
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But rather give alms of such things as ye have;
and, behold, all things are clean unto you. Luke 11:41 KJV |
But give as alms those things that are within,
and behold, everything is clean for you. Luke 11:41 ESV |
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But woe unto you,
Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. Luke 11:42 KJV |
“But woe to you Pharisees!
For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others. Luke 11:42 ESV |
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Woe unto you,
Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets. Luke 11:43 KJV |
Woe to you Pharisees!
For you love the best seat in the synagogues and greetings in the marketplaces. Luke 11:43 ESV |
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Woe unto you,
scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them. Luke 11:44 KJV |
Woe to you!
For you are like unmarked graves, and people walk over them without knowing it.” Luke 11:44 ESV |
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And he said,
Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers. Luke 11:46 KJV |
And he said,
“Woe to you lawyers also! For you load people with burdens hard to bear, and you yourselves do not touch the burdens with one of your fingers. Luke 11:46 ESV |
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Woe unto you!
for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers killed them. Luke 11:47 KJV |
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Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers:
for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres. Luke 11:48 KJV |
So you are witnesses and you consent to the deeds of your fathers,
for they killed them, and you build their tombs. Luke 11:48 ESV |
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Woe unto you,
lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered. Luke 11:52 KJV |
Woe to you lawyers!
For you have taken away the key of knowledge. You did not enter yourselves, and you hindered those who were entering.” Luke 11:52 ESV |
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Laying wait for him,
and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him. Luke 11:54 KJV |
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Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings,
and not one of them is forgotten before God? Luke 12:6 KJV |
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies?
And not one of them is forgotten before God. Luke 12:6 ESV |
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And he said unto them,
Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. Luke 12:15 KJV |
And he said to them,
“Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” Luke 12:15 ESV |
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And he thought within himself,
saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? Luke 12:17 KJV |
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And I will say to my soul,
Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. Luke 12:19 KJV |
And I will say to my soul,
“Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.”’ Luke 12:19 ESV |
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For all these things do the nations of the world seek after:
and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. Luke 12:30 KJV |
For all the nations of the world seek after these things,
and your Father knows that you need them. Luke 12:30 ESV |
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Fear not,
little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:32 KJV |
“Fear not,
little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:32 ESV |
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And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord,
when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately. Luke 12:36 KJV |
and be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the wedding feast,
so that they may open the door to him at once when he comes and knocks. Luke 12:36 ESV |
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Blessed are those servants,
whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them. Luke 12:37 KJV |
Blessed are those servants whom the master finds awake when he comes.
Truly, I say to you, he will dress himself for service and have them recline at table, and he will come and serve them. Luke 12:37 ESV |
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For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided,
three against two, and two against three. Luke 12:52 KJV |
For from now on in one house there will be five divided,
three against two and two against three. Luke 12:52 ESV |
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Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard,
Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground? Luke 13:7 KJV |
And he said to the vinedresser,
‘Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground?’ Luke 13:7 ESV |
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And,
behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. Luke 13:11 KJV |
And behold,
there was a woman who had had a disabling spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. Luke 13:11 ESV |
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And ought not this woman,
being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day? Luke 13:16 KJV |
And ought not this woman,
a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the Sabbath day?” Luke 13:16 ESV |
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Strive to enter in at the strait gate:
for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. Luke 13:24 KJV |
“Strive to enter through the narrow door.
For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. Luke 13:24 ESV |
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The same day there came certain of the Pharisees,
saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee. Luke 13:31 KJV |
At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him,
“Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” Luke 13:31 ESV |
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Nevertheless I must walk to day,
and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem. Luke 13:33 KJV |
Nevertheless,
I must go on my way today and tomorrow and the day following, for it cannot be that a prophet should perish away from Jerusalem.’ Luke 13:33 ESV |
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For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased;
and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Luke 14:11 KJV |
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled,
and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 14:11 ESV |
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And thou shalt be blessed;
for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. Luke 14:14 KJV |
and you will be blessed,
because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.” Luke 14:14 ESV |
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And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden,
Come; for all things are now ready. Luke 14:17 KJV |
And at the time for the banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited,
‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ Luke 14:17 ESV |
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For I say unto you,
That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper. Luke 14:24 KJV |
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For which of you,
intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Luke 14:28 KJV |
For which of you,
desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? Luke 14:28 ESV |
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Or else,
while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace. Luke 14:32 KJV |
And if not,
while the other is yet a great way off, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace. Luke 14:32 ESV |
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It is neither fit for the land,
nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. Luke 14:35 KJV |
It is of no use either for the soil or for the manure pile.
It is thrown away. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Luke 14:35 ESV |
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And when he cometh home,
he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. Luke 15:6 KJV |
And when he comes home,
he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ Luke 15:6 ESV |
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And when she hath found it,
she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost. Luke 15:9 KJV |
And when she has found it,
she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.’ Luke 15:9 ESV |
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For this my son was dead,
and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. Luke 15:24 KJV |
For this my son was dead,
and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate. Luke 15:24 ESV |
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But as soon as this thy son was come,
which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf. Luke 15:30 KJV |
But when this son of yours came,
who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!’ Luke 15:30 ESV |
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It was meet that we should make merry,
and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found. Luke 15:32 KJV |
It was fitting to celebrate and be glad,
for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.’” Luke 15:32 ESV |
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And he called him,
and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward. Luke 16:2 KJV |
And he called him and said to him,
‘What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for you can no longer be manager.’ Luke 16:2 ESV |
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And the lord commended the unjust steward,
because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light. Luke 16:8 KJV |
The master commended the dishonest manager for his shrewdness.
For the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light. Luke 16:8 ESV |
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And I say unto you,
Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. Luke 16:9 KJV |
And I tell you,
make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings. Luke 16:9 ESV |
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No servant can serve two masters:
for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Luke 16:13 KJV |
No servant can serve two masters,
for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” Luke 16:13 ESV |
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And he said unto them,
Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. Luke 16:15 KJV |
And he said to them,
“You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God. Luke 16:15 ESV |
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But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one dot of the Law to become void.
Luke 16:17 ESV |
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And he cried and said,
Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. Luke 16:24 KJV |
And he called out,
‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.’ Luke 16:24 ESV |
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For I have five brethren;
that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. Luke 16:28 KJV |
for I have five brothers—so that he may warn them,
lest they also come into this place of torment.’ Luke 16:28 ESV |
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It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck,
and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. Luke 17:2 KJV |
It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into the sea than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin.
Luke 17:2 ESV |
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And will not rather say unto him,
Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink? Luke 17:8 KJV |
Will he not rather say to him,
‘Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat and drink, and afterward you will eat and drink’? Luke 17:8 ESV |
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Neither shall they say,
Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. Luke 17:21 KJV |
nor will they say,
‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There!’ for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you.” Luke 17:21 ESV |
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For as the lightning,
that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day. Luke 17:24 KJV |
For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side to the other,
so will the Son of Man be in his day. Luke 17:24 ESV |
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And he would not for a while:
but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; Luke 18:4 KJV |
For a while he refused,
but afterward he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect man, Luke 18:4 ESV |
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I tell you,
this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Luke 18:14 KJV |
I tell you,
this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 18:14 ESV |
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But Jesus called them unto him,
and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Luke 18:16 KJV |
But Jesus called them to him,
saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Luke 18:16 ESV |
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And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful,
he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! Luke 18:24 KJV |
Jesus,
seeing that he had become sad, said, “How difficult it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God! Luke 18:24 ESV |
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For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye,
than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. Luke 18:25 KJV |
For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”
Luke 18:25 ESV |
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And he said unto them,
Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake, Luke 18:29 KJV |
And he said to them,
“Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, Luke 18:29 ESV |
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For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles,
and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: Luke 18:32 KJV |
For he will be delivered over to the Gentiles and will be mocked and shamefully treated and spit upon.
Luke 18:32 ESV |
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Saying,
What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. Luke 18:41 KJV |
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And he ran before,
and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. Luke 19:4 KJV |
So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him,
for he was about to pass that way. Luke 19:4 ESV |
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And when Jesus came to the place,
he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. Luke 19:5 KJV |
And when Jesus came to the place,
he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for I must stay at your house today.” Luke 19:5 ESV |
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He said therefore,
A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. Luke 19:12 KJV |
He said therefore,
“A nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return. Luke 19:12 ESV |
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For I feared thee,
because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow. Luke 19:21 KJV |
for I was afraid of you,
because you are a severe man. You take what you did not deposit, and reap what you did not sow.’ Luke 19:21 ESV |
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But those mine enemies,
which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me. Luke 19:27 KJV |
But as for these enemies of mine,
who did not want me to reign over them, bring them here and slaughter them before me.’” Luke 19:27 ESV |
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And when he was come nigh,
even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen; Luke 19:37 KJV |
As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen,
Luke 19:37 ESV |
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Saying,
If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. Luke 19:42 KJV |
saying,
“Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. Luke 19:42 ESV |
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For the days shall come upon thee,
that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, Luke 19:43 KJV |
For the days will come upon you,
when your enemies will set up a barricade around you and surround you and hem you in on every side Luke 19:43 ESV |
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And could not find what they might do:
for all the people were very attentive to hear him. Luke 19:48 KJV |
but they did not find anything they could do,
for all the people were hanging on his words. Luke 19:48 ESV |
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But and if we say,
Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet. Luke 20:6 KJV |
But if we say,
‘From man,’ all the people will stone us to death, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.” Luke 20:6 ESV |
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Then began he to speak to the people this parable;
A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time. Luke 20:9 KJV |
And he began to tell the people this parable:
“A man planted a vineyard and let it out to tenants and went into another country for a long while. Luke 20:9 ESV |
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And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him;
and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them. Luke 20:19 KJV |
The scribes and the chief priests sought to lay hands on him at that very hour,
for they perceived that he had told this parable against them, but they feared the people. Luke 20:19 ESV |
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Saying,
Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. Luke 20:28 KJV |
and they asked him a question,
saying, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies, having a wife but no children, the man must take the widow and raise up offspring for his brother. Luke 20:28 ESV |
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In the resurrection,
therefore, whose wife will the woman be? For the seven had her as wife.” Luke 20:33 ESV |
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Neither can they die any more:
for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection. Luke 20:36 KJV |
for they cannot die anymore,
because they are equal to angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. Luke 20:36 ESV |
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And after that they durst not ask him any question at all.
Luke 20:40 KJV |
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And David himself saith in the book of Psalms,
The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Luke 20:42 KJV |
For David himself says in the Book of Psalms,
“‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, Luke 20:42 ESV |
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Which devour widows' houses,
and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation. Luke 20:47 KJV |
who devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers.
They will receive the greater condemnation.” Luke 20:47 ESV |
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For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God:
but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had. Luke 21:4 KJV |
For they all contributed out of their abundance,
but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.” Luke 21:4 ESV |
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As for these things which ye behold,
the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. Luke 21:6 KJV |
“As for these things that you see,
the days will come when there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” Luke 21:6 ESV |
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And he said,
Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. Luke 21:8 KJV |
And he said,
“See that you are not led astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is at hand!’ Do not go after them. Luke 21:8 ESV |
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But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions,
be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by. Luke 21:9 KJV |
And when you hear of wars and tumults,
do not be terrified, for these things must first take place, but the end will not be at once.” Luke 21:9 ESV |
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But before all these,
they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake. Luke 21:12 KJV |
But before all this they will lay their hands on you and persecute you,
delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors for my name's sake. Luke 21:12 ESV |
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For I will give you a mouth and wisdom,
which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist. Luke 21:15 KJV |
for I will give you a mouth and wisdom,
which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict. Luke 21:15 ESV |
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For these be the days of vengeance,
that all things which are written may be fulfilled. Luke 21:22 KJV |
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But woe unto them that are with child,
and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people. Luke 21:23 KJV |
Alas for women who are pregnant and for those who are nursing infants in those days!
For there will be great distress upon the earth and wrath against this people. Luke 21:23 ESV |
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Men's hearts failing them for fear,
and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. Luke 21:26 KJV |
people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world.
For the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Luke 21:26 ESV |
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When they now shoot forth,
ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. Luke 21:30 KJV |
As soon as they come out in leaf,
you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. Luke 21:30 ESV |
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And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him;
for they feared the people. Luke 22:2 KJV |
And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put him to death,
for they feared the people. Luke 22:2 ESV |
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So Jesus sent Peter and John,
saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat it.” Luke 22:8 ESV |
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For I say unto you,
I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. Luke 22:16 KJV |
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For I say unto you,
I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. Luke 22:18 KJV |
For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”
Luke 22:18 ESV |
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And he took bread,
and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Luke 22:19 KJV |
And he took bread,
and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Luke 22:19 ESV |
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Likewise also the cup after supper,
saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. Luke 22:20 KJV |
And likewise the cup after they had eaten,
saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. Luke 22:20 ESV |
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And truly the Son of man goeth,
as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! Luke 22:22 KJV |
For the Son of Man goes as it has been determined,
but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!” Luke 22:22 ESV |
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For whether is greater,
he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth. Luke 22:27 KJV |
For who is the greater,
one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves. Luke 22:27 ESV |
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But I have prayed for thee,
that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. Luke 22:32 KJV |
but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail.
And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:32 ESV |
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For I say unto you,
that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end. Luke 22:37 KJV |
For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in me:
‘And he was numbered with the transgressors.’ For what is written about me has its fulfillment.” Luke 22:37 ESV |
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And when he rose up from prayer,
and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, Luke 22:45 KJV |
And when he rose from prayer,
he came to the disciples and found them sleeping for sorrow, Luke 22:45 ESV |
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And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed,
saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean. Luke 22:59 KJV |
And after an interval of about an hour still another insisted,
saying, “Certainly this man also was with him, for he too is a Galilean.” Luke 22:59 ESV |
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And when Herod saw Jesus,
he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him. Luke 23:8 KJV |
When Herod saw Jesus,
he was very glad, for he had long desired to see him, because he had heard about him, and he was hoping to see some sign done by him. Luke 23:8 ESV |
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And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together:
for before they were at enmity between themselves. Luke 23:12 KJV |
And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day,
for before this they had been at enmity with each other. Luke 23:12 ESV |
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No,
nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him. Luke 23:15 KJV |
Neither did Herod,
for he sent him back to us. Look, nothing deserving death has been done by him. Luke 23:15 ESV |
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a man who had been thrown into prison for an insurrection started in the city and for murder.
Luke 23:19 ESV |
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And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison,
whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will. Luke 23:25 KJV |
He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder,
for whom they asked, but he delivered Jesus over to their will. Luke 23:25 ESV |
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And there followed him a great company of people,
and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him. Luke 23:27 KJV |
And there followed him a great multitude of the people and of women who were mourning and lamenting for him.
Luke 23:27 ESV |
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But Jesus turning unto them said,
Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. Luke 23:28 KJV |
But turning to them Jesus said,
“Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. Luke 23:28 ESV |
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For,
behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck. Luke 23:29 KJV |
For behold,
the days are coming when they will say, ‘Blessed are the barren and the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed!’ Luke 23:29 ESV |
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For if they do these things when the wood is green,
what will happen when it is dry?” Luke 23:31 ESV |
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Then said Jesus,
Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. Luke 23:34 KJV |
And Jesus said,
“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments. Luke 23:34 ESV |
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And we indeed justly;
for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. Luke 23:41 KJV |
And we indeed justly,
for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.” Luke 23:41 ESV |
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And all the people that came together to that sight,
beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned. Luke 23:48 KJV |
And all the crowds that had assembled for this spectacle,
when they saw what had taken place, returned home beating their breasts. Luke 23:48 ESV |
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(The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;)
he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. Luke 23:51 KJV |
who had not consented to their decision and action;
and he was looking for the kingdom of God. Luke 23:51 ESV |
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But they constrained him,
saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. Luke 24:29 KJV |
but they urged him strongly,
saying, “Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.” So he went in to stay with them. Luke 24:29 ESV |
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Behold my hands and my feet,
that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. Luke 24:39 KJV |
See my hands and my feet,
that it is I myself. Touch me, and see. For a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.” Luke 24:39 ESV |
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And while they yet believed not for joy,
and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? Luke 24:41 KJV |
And while they still disbelieved for joy and were marveling,
he said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” Luke 24:41 ESV |
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And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations,
beginning at Jerusalem. Luke 24:47 KJV |
and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations,
beginning from Jerusalem. Luke 24:47 ESV |
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And I knew him not:
but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water. John 1:31 KJV |
I myself did not know him,
but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel.” John 1:31 ESV |
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He saith unto them,
Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour. John 1:39 KJV |
He said to them,
“Come and you will see.” So they came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day, for it was about the tenth hour. John 1:39 ESV |
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And there were set there six waterpots of stone,
after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. John 2:6 KJV |
Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification,
each holding twenty or thirty gallons. John 2:6 ESV |
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After this he went down to Capernaum,
he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days. John 2:12 KJV |
After this he went down to Capernaum,
with his mother and his brothers and his disciples, and they stayed there for a few days. John 2:12 ESV |
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And his disciples remembered that it was written,
The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. John 2:17 KJV |
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Then answered the Jews and said unto him,
What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things? John 2:18 KJV |
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The same came to Jesus by night,
and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. John 3:2 KJV |
This man came to Jesus by night and said to him,
“Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.” John 3:2 ESV |
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For God so loved the world,
that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV |
"For God so loved the world,
that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 ESV |
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For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world;
but that the world through him might be saved. John 3:17 KJV |
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world,
but in order that the world might be saved through him. John 3:17 ESV |
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For every one that doeth evil hateth the light,
neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. John 3:20 KJV |
For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light,
lest his works should be exposed. John 3:20 ESV |
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For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God:
for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. John 3:34 KJV |
For he whom God has sent utters the words of God,
for he gives the Spirit without measure. John 3:34 ESV |
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Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him,
How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans. John 4:9 KJV |
The Samaritan woman said to him,
“How is it that you, a Jew, ask for a drink from me, a woman of Samaria?” (For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans.) John 4:9 ESV |
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For thou hast had five husbands;
and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly. John 4:18 KJV |
for you have had five husbands,
and the one you now have is not your husband. What you have said is true.” John 4:18 ESV |
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You worship what you do not know;
we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. John 4:22 ESV |
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But the hour cometh,
and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. John 4:23 KJV |
But the hour is coming,
and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. John 4:23 ESV |
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Say not ye,
There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. John 4:35 KJV |
Do you not say,
‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. John 4:35 ESV |
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And he that reapeth receiveth wages,
and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. John 4:36 KJV |
Already the one who reaps is receiving wages and gathering fruit for eternal life,
so that sower and reaper may rejoice together. John 4:36 ESV |
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I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour:
other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours. John 4:38 KJV |
I sent you to reap that for which you did not labor.
Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor.” John 4:38 ESV |
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And said unto the woman,
Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world. John 4:42 KJV |
They said to the woman,
“It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is indeed the Savior of the world.” John 4:42 ESV |
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Then when he was come into Galilee,
the Galilaeans received him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast. John 4:45 KJV |
So when he came to Galilee,
the Galileans welcomed him, having seen all that he had done in Jerusalem at the feast. For they too had gone to the feast. John 4:45 ESV |
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When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee,
he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death. John 4:47 KJV |
When this man heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee,
he went to him and asked him to come down and heal his son, for he was at the point of death. John 4:47 ESV |
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The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured,
It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed. John 5:10 KJV |
So the Jews said to the man who had been healed,
“It is the Sabbath, and it is not lawful for you to take up your bed.” John 5:10 ESV |
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And he that was healed wist not who it was:
for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place. John 5:13 KJV |
Now the man who had been healed did not know who it was,
for Jesus had withdrawn, as there was a crowd in the place. John 5:13 ESV |
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Then answered Jesus and said unto them,
Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise. John 5:19 KJV |
So Jesus said to them,
“Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of his own accord, but only what he sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, that the Son does likewise. John 5:19 ESV |
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For the Father loveth the Son,
and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel. John 5:20 KJV |
For the Father loves the Son and shows him all that he himself is doing.
And greater works than these will he show him, so that you may marvel. John 5:20 ESV |
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For as the Father raiseth up the dead,
and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will. John 5:21 KJV |
For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life,
so also the Son gives life to whom he will. John 5:21 ESV |
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For as the Father hath life in himself;
so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; John 5:26 KJV |
For as the Father has life in himself,
so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself. John 5:26 ESV |
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Marvel not at this:
for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, John 5:28 KJV |
Do not marvel at this,
for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice John 5:28 ESV |
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He was a burning and a shining light:
and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light. John 5:35 KJV |
He was a burning and shining lamp,
and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light. John 5:35 ESV |
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But I have greater witness than that of John:
for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me. John 5:36 KJV |
But the testimony that I have is greater than that of John.
For the works that the Father has given me to accomplish, the very works that I am doing, bear witness about me that the Father has sent me. John 5:36 ESV |
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and you do not have his word abiding in you,
for you do not believe the one whom he has sent. John 5:38 ESV |
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Philip answered him,
Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little. John 6:7 KJV |
Philip answered him,
“Two hundred denarii worth of bread would not be enough for each of them to get a little.” John 6:7 ESV |
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There is a lad here,
which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many? John 6:9 KJV |
“There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish,
but what are they for so many?” John 6:9 ESV |
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Labour not for the meat which perisheth,
but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. John 6:27 KJV |
Do not work for the food that perishes,
but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal.” John 6:27 ESV |
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For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven,
and giveth life unto the world. John 6:33 KJV |
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For I came down from heaven,
not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. John 6:38 KJV |
For I have come down from heaven,
not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me. John 6:38 ESV |
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And this is the will of him that sent me,
that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day. John 6:40 KJV |
For this is the will of my Father,
that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.” John 6:40 ESV |
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I am the living bread which came down from heaven:
if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. John 6:51 KJV |
I am the living bread that came down from heaven.
If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” John 6:51 ESV |
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But there are some of you that believe not.
For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him. John 6:64 KJV |
But there are some of you who do not believe.”
(For Jesus knew from the beginning who those were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him.) John 6:64 ESV |
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He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon:
for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve. John 6:71 KJV |
He spoke of Judas the son of Simon Iscariot,
for he, one of the twelve, was going to betray him. John 6:71 ESV |
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For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret,
and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world. John 7:4 KJV |
For no one works in secret if he seeks to be known openly.
If you do these things, show yourself to the world.” John 7:4 ESV |
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Go ye up unto this feast:
I go not up yet unto this feast: for my time is not yet full come. John 7:8 KJV |
You go up to the feast.
I am not going up to this feast, for my time has not yet fully come.” John 7:8 ESV |
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(But this spake he of the Spirit,
which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) John 7:39 KJV |
Now this he said about the Spirit,
whom those who believed in him were to receive, for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. John 7:39 ESV |
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Jesus answered and said unto them,
Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go. John 8:14 KJV |
Jesus answered,
“Even if I do bear witness about myself, my testimony is true, for I know where I came from and where I am going, but you do not know where I come from or where I am going. John 8:14 ESV |
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And yet if I judge,
my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me. John 8:16 KJV |
Yet even if I do judge,
my judgment is true, for it is not I alone who judge, but I and the Father who sent me. John 8:16 ESV |
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I said therefore unto you,
that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. John 8:24 KJV |
I told you that you would die in your sins,
for unless you believe that I am he you will die in your sins.” John 8:24 ESV |
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And he that sent me is with me:
the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him. John 8:29 KJV |
And he who sent me is with me.
He has not left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him.” John 8:29 ESV |
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Jesus said unto them,
If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. John 8:42 KJV |
Jesus said to them,
“If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and I am here. I came not of my own accord, but he sent me. John 8:42 ESV |
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Ye are of your father the devil,
and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. John 8:44 KJV |
You are of your father the devil,
and your will is to do your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies. John 8:44 ESV |
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Therefore said some of the Pharisees,
This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them. John 9:16 KJV |
Some of the Pharisees said,
“This man is not from God, for he does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a man who is a sinner do such signs?” And there was a division among them. John 9:16 ESV |
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But by what means he now seeth,
we know not; or who hath opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for himself. John 9:21 KJV |
But how he now sees we do not know,
nor do we know who opened his eyes. Ask him; he is of age. He will speak for himself.” John 9:21 ESV |
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These words spake his parents,
because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue. John 9:22 KJV |
(His parents said these things because they feared the Jews,
for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone should confess Jesus to be Christ, he was to be put out of the synagogue.) John 9:22 ESV |
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Then again called they the man that was blind,
and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner. John 9:24 KJV |
So for the second time they called the man who had been blind and said to him,
“Give glory to God. We know that this man is a sinner.” John 9:24 ESV |
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We know that God has spoken to Moses,
but as for this man, we do not know where he comes from.” John 9:29 ESV |
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And Jesus said,
For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind. John 9:39 KJV |
Jesus said,
"For judgment I came into this world, that those who do not see may see, and those who see may become blind.” John 9:39 ESV |
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And when he putteth forth his own sheep,
he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. John 10:4 KJV |
When he has brought out all his own,
he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. John 10:4 ESV |
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And a stranger will they not follow,
but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. John 10:5 KJV |
A stranger they will not follow,
but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” John 10:5 ESV |
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As the Father knoweth me,
even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. John 10:15 KJV |
just as the Father knows me and I know the Father;
and I lay down my life for the sheep. John 10:15 ESV |
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Therefore doth my Father love me,
because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. John 10:17 KJV |
For this reason the Father loves me,
because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. John 10:17 ESV |
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Jesus answered them,
Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? John 10:32 KJV |
Jesus answered them,
“I have shown you many good works from the Father; for which of them are you going to stone me?” John 10:32 ESV |
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The Jews answered him,
saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. John 10:33 KJV |
The Jews answered him,
“It is not for a good work that we are going to stone you but for blasphemy, because you, being a man, make yourself God.” John 10:33 ESV |
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When Jesus heard that,
he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. John 11:4 KJV |
But when Jesus heard it he said,
“This illness does not lead to death. It is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” John 11:4 ESV |
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And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there,
to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him. John 11:15 KJV |
and for your sake I am glad that I was not there,
so that you may believe. But let us go to him.” John 11:15 ESV |
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And when she had so said,
she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee. John 11:28 KJV |
When she had said this,
she went and called her sister Mary, saying in private, “The Teacher is here and is calling for you.” John 11:28 ESV |
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Jesus said,
Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. John 11:39 KJV |
Jesus said,
“Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, “Lord, by this time there will be an odor, for he has been dead four days.” John 11:39 ESV |
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Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council,
and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles. John 11:47 KJV |
So the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered the council and said,
“What are we to do? For this man performs many signs. John 11:47 ESV |
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Nor consider that it is expedient for us,
that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not. John 11:50 KJV |
Nor do you understand that it is better for you that one man should die for the people,
not that the whole nation should perish.” John 11:50 ESV |
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And this spake he not of himself:
but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation; John 11:51 KJV |
He did not say this of his own accord,
but being high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation, John 11:51 ESV |
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And not for that nation only,
but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad. John 11:52 KJV |
and not for the nation only,
but also to gather into one the children of God who are scattered abroad. John 11:52 ESV |
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Then sought they for Jesus,
and spake among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast? John 11:56 KJV |
They were looking for Jesus and saying to one another as they stood in the temple,
“What do you think? That he will not come to the feast at all?” John 11:56 ESV |
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There they made him a supper;
and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him. John 12:2 KJV |
So they gave a dinner for him there.
Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him at table. John 12:2 ESV |
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And Jesus answered them,
saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. John 12:23 KJV |
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He that loveth his life shall lose it;
and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. John 12:25 KJV |
Whoever loves his life loses it,
and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. John 12:25 ESV |
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Now is my soul troubled;
and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. John 12:27 KJV |
“Now is my soul troubled.
And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. John 12:27 ESV |
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Then Jesus said unto them,
Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. John 12:35 KJV |
So Jesus said to them,
“The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. John 12:35 ESV |
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Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him;
but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: John 12:42 KJV |
Nevertheless,
many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue; John 12:42 ESV |
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for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God.
John 12:43 ESV |
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And if any man hear my words,
and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. John 12:47 KJV |
If anyone hears my words and does not keep them,
I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. John 12:47 ESV |
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For I have not spoken of myself;
but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. John 12:49 KJV |
For I have not spoken on my own authority,
but the Father who sent me has himself given me a commandment—what to say and what to speak. John 12:49 ESV |
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Jesus saith to him,
He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all. John 13:10 KJV |
Jesus said to him,
“The one who has bathed does not need to wash, except for his feet, but is completely clean. And you are clean, but not every one of you.” John 13:10 ESV |
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For some of them thought,
because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor. John 13:29 KJV |
Some thought that,
because Judas had the moneybag, Jesus was telling him, “Buy what we need for the feast,” or that he should give something to the poor. John 13:29 ESV |
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By this all people will know that you are my disciples,
if you have love for one another.” John 13:35 ESV |
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Peter said unto him,
Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake. John 13:37 KJV |
Peter said to him,
“Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” John 13:37 ESV |
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Jesus answered him,
Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice. John 13:38 KJV |
Jesus answered,
“Will you lay down your life for me? Truly, truly, I say to you, the rooster will not crow till you have denied me three times. John 13:38 ESV |
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In my Father's house are many mansions:
if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. John 14:2 KJV |
In my Father's house are many rooms.
If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? John 14:2 ESV |
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And if I go and prepare a place for you,
I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:3 KJV |
And if I go and prepare a place for you,
I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. John 14:3 ESV |
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Even the Spirit of truth;
whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. John 14:17 KJV |
even the Spirit of truth,
whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you. John 14:17 ESV |
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Ye have heard how I said unto you,
I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. John 14:28 KJV |
You heard me say to you,
‘I am going away, and I will come to you.’ If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. John 14:28 ESV |
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Hereafter I will not talk much with you:
for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. John 14:30 KJV |
I will no longer talk much with you,
for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no claim on me, John 14:30 ESV |
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I am the vine,
ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. John 15:5 KJV |
I am the vine;
you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 ESV |
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If ye abide in me,
and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. John 15:7 KJV |
If you abide in me,
and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. John 15:7 ESV |
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Henceforth I call you not servants;
for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. John 15:15 KJV |
No longer do I call you servants,
for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you. John 15:15 ESV |
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If I had not come and spoken unto them,
they had not had sin: but now they have no cloak for their sin. John 15:22 KJV |
If I had not come and spoken to them,
they would not have been guilty of sin, but now they have no excuse for their sin. John 15:22 ESV |
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Nevertheless I tell you the truth;
It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. John 16:7 KJV |
Nevertheless,
I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. John 16:7 ESV |
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Howbeit when he,
the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. John 16:13 KJV |
When the Spirit of truth comes,
he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. John 16:13 ESV |
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A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow,
because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world. John 16:21 KJV |
When a woman is giving birth,
she has sorrow because her hour has come, but when she has delivered the baby, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world. John 16:21 ESV |
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For the Father himself loveth you,
because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. John 16:27 KJV |
for the Father himself loves you,
because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. John 16:27 ESV |
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Behold,
the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. John 16:32 KJV |
Behold,
the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. John 16:32 ESV |
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For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me;
and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. John 17:8 KJV |
For I have given them the words that you gave me,
and they have received them and have come to know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. John 17:8 ESV |
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I pray for them:
I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine. John 17:9 KJV |
I am praying for them.
I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. John 17:9 ESV |
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And for their sakes I sanctify myself,
that they also might be sanctified through the truth. John 17:19 KJV |
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Neither pray I for these alone,
but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; John 17:20 KJV |
“I do not ask for these only,
but also for those who will believe in me through their word, John 17:20 ESV |
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And Judas also,
which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. John 18:2 KJV |
Now Judas,
who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples. John 18:2 ESV |
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And led him away to Annas first;
for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. John 18:13 KJV |
First they led him to Annas,
for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was high priest that year. John 18:13 ESV |
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Now Caiaphas was he,
which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. John 18:14 KJV |
It was Caiaphas who had advised the Jews that it would be expedient that one man should die for the people.
John 18:14 ESV |
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Then said Pilate unto them,
Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death: John 18:31 KJV |
Pilate said to them,
“Take him yourselves and judge him by your own law.” The Jews said to him, “It is not lawful for us to put anyone to death.” John 18:31 ESV |
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Pilate therefore said unto him,
Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. John 18:37 KJV |
Then Pilate said to him,
“So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.” John 18:37 ESV |
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But ye have a custom,
that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews? John 18:39 KJV |
But you have a custom that I should release one man for you at the Passover.
So do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” John 18:39 ESV |
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When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him,
they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him. John 19:6 KJV |
When the chief priests and the officers saw him,
they cried out, “Crucify him, crucify him!” Pilate said to them, “Take him yourselves and crucify him, for I find no guilt in him.” John 19:6 ESV |
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This title then read many of the Jews:
for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin. John 19:20 KJV |
Many of the Jews read this inscription,
for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and it was written in Aramaic, in Latin, and in Greek. John 19:20 ESV |
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Then the soldiers,
when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. John 19:23 KJV |
When the soldiers had crucified Jesus,
they took his garments and divided them into four parts, one part for each soldier; also his tunic. But the tunic was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom, John 19:23 ESV |
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They said therefore among themselves,
Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did. John 19:24 KJV |
so they said to one another,
“Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it to see whose it shall be.” This was to fulfill the Scripture which says, “They divided my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots.” So the soldiers did these things, John 19:24 ESV |
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The Jews therefore,
because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. John 19:31 KJV |
Since it was the day of Preparation,
and so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken and that they might be taken away. John 19:31 ESV |
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For these things were done,
that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken. John 19:36 KJV |
For these things took place that the Scripture might be fulfilled:
“Not one of his bones will be broken.” John 19:36 ESV |
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And after this Joseph of Arimathaea,
being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus. John 19:38 KJV |
After these things Joseph of Arimathea,
who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took away his body. John 19:38 ESV |
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Jesus saith unto her,
Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. John 20:17 KJV |
Jesus said to her,
“Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” John 20:17 ESV |
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Then the same day at evening,
being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. John 20:19 KJV |
On the evening of that day,
the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” John 20:19 ESV |
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Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter,
It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea. John 21:7 KJV |
That disciple whom Jesus loved therefore said to Peter,
“It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea. John 21:7 ESV |
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And the other disciples came in a little ship;
(for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes. John 21:8 KJV |
The other disciples came in the boat,
dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off. John 21:8 ESV |
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