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Matthew 11:6-8
New Living Translation
Matthew 11:6-8
New Living Translation
6 And he added, “God blesses those who do not fall away because of me.[a]”
7 As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began talking about him to the crowds. “What kind of man did you go into the wilderness to see? Was he a weak reed, swayed by every breath of wind? 8 Or were you expecting to see a man dressed in expensive clothes? No, people with expensive clothes live in palaces.
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- 11:6 Or who are not offended by me.
Matthew 11:6-8
New International Version
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.
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