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John 11:39
New International Version
John 11:39
New International Version
39 “Take away the stone,” he said.
“But, Lord,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man, “by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there four days.”(A)
John 11:39
New King James Version
John 11:39
New King James Version
39 Jesus said, “Take away the stone.”
Martha, the sister of him who was dead, said to Him, “Lord, by this time there is a stench, for he has been dead four days.”
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John 11:39
New American Standard Bible
John 11:39
New American Standard Bible
39 Jesus *said, “Remove the stone.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, *said to Him, “Lord, by this time [a]there will be a stench, for he has been dead (A)four days.”
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- John 11:39 Lit he stinks
John 11:39
English Standard Version
John 11:39
English Standard Version
39 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 (A)he has been dead four days.”
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