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Matthew 11:6-8
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Matthew 11:6-8
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6 Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.”(A)
7 As John’s(B) disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness(C) to see? A reed swayed by the wind? 8 If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes are in kings’ palaces.
Matthew 11:6-8
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Matthew 11:6-8
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6 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
7 And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
8 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
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Matthew 11:6-8
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Matthew 11:6-8
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6 And blessed is the one who (A)is not offended by me.”
7 As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out (B)into the wilderness to see? (C)A reed shaken by the wind? 8 What then did you go out to see? A man[a] dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
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- Matthew 11:8 Or Why then did you go out? To see a man
Matthew 11:6-8
New King James Version
Matthew 11:6-8
New King James Version
6 And blessed is he who is not (A)offended because of Me.”
7 (B)As they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? (C)A reed shaken by the wind? 8 But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.
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