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Luke 16:15-17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Luke 16:15-17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
15 So he said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts, for what is prized by humans is an abomination in the sight of God.(A)
16 “The Law and the Prophets were until John came; since then the good news of the kingdom of God is being proclaimed, and everyone tries to enter it by force.[a](B) 17 But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one stroke of a letter in the law to be dropped.(C)
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- 16.16 Or everyone is strongly urged to enter it
Luke 16:15-17
New International Version
Luke 16:15-17
New International Version
15 He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves(A) in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts.(B) What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight.
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16 “The Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John.(C) Since that time, the good news of the kingdom of God is being preached,(D) and everyone is forcing their way into it. 17 It is easier for heaven and earth to disappear than for the least stroke of a pen to drop out of the Law.(E)
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