Matthew 16:23
King James Version
23 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.
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Matthew 16:23
New King James Version
23 But He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, (A)Satan! (B)You are [a]an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.”
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- Matthew 16:23 a stumbling block
Matthew 16:23
English Standard Version
23 But he turned and said to Peter, (A)“Get behind me, Satan! You are (B)a hindrance[a] to me. For you (C)are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.”
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- Matthew 16:23 Greek stumbling block
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