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Luke 7:23-25
King James Version
Luke 7:23-25
King James Version
23 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
24 And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
25 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.
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Luke 7:23-25
English Standard Version
Luke 7:23-25
English Standard Version
23 And blessed is the one who is (A)not offended by me.”
24 When John's messengers had gone, Jesus[a] 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? 25 What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are dressed in splendid clothing and live in luxury are in kings' courts.
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- Luke 7:24 Greek he
Luke 7:23-25
New International Version
Luke 7:23-25
New International Version
23 Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.”
24 After John’s messengers left, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by the wind? 25 If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear expensive clothes and indulge in luxury are in palaces.
Luke 7:23-25
1599 Geneva Bible
Luke 7:23-25
1599 Geneva Bible
23 And blessed is he, that shall not be offended in me.
24 [a]And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people of John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
25 But what went ye out to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they which are gorgeously appareled, and live delicately, are in Kings’ courts.
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- Luke 7:24 That which the Prophets showed long before, John showeth at hand: and Christ himself doth present it daily unto us, in the Gospel, but for the most part in vain, for that many seek nothing else, but foolish toys and vain glory.
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