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And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,
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Jesus responded by telling still more stories.
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Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying:
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And Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables and said:
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Jesus told them several other stories to illustrate the Kingdom. He said,
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The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,
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"God's kingdom," he said, "is like a king who threw a wedding banquet for his son.
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"The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son.
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"The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son,
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"The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a king who prepared a great wedding feast for his son.
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And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.
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He sent out servants to call in all the invited guests. And they wouldn't come!
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He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, but they refused to come.
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and sent out his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding; and they were not willing to come.
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Many guests were invited, and when the banquet was ready, he sent his servants to notify everyone that it was time to come. But they all refused!
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Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.
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"He sent out another round of servants, instructing them to tell the guests, "Look, everything is on the table, the prime rib is ready for carving. Come to the feast!'
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"Then he sent some more servants and said, 'Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner: My oxen and fattened cattle have been butchered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.'
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Again, he sent out other servants, saying, "Tell those who are invited, "See, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and fatted cattle are killed, and all things are ready. Come to the wedding."'
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So he sent other servants to tell them, 'The feast has been prepared, and choice meats have been cooked. Everything is ready. Hurry!'
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But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
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"They only shrugged their shoulders and went off, one to weed his garden, another to work in his shop.
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"But they paid no attention and went off--one to his field, another to his business.
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But they made light of it and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his business.
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But the guests he had invited ignored them and went about their business, one to his farm, another to his store.
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And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.
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The rest, with nothing better to do, beat up on the messengers and then killed them.
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The rest seized his servants, mistreated them and killed them.
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And the rest seized his servants, treated them spitefully, and killed them.
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Others seized his messengers and treated them shamefully, even killing some of them.
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But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.
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The king was outraged and sent his soldiers to destroy those thugs and level their city.
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The king was enraged. He sent his army and destroyed those murderers and burned their city.
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But when the king heard about it, he was furious. And he sent out his armies, destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.
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"Then the king became furious. He sent out his army to destroy the murderers and burn their city.
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Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.
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"Then he told his servants, "We have a wedding banquet all prepared but no guests. The ones I invited weren't up to it.
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"Then he said to his servants, 'The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come.
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Then he said to his servants, "The wedding is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy.
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And he said to his servants, 'The wedding feast is ready, and the guests I invited aren't worthy of the honor.
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Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.
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Go out into the busiest intersections in town and invite anyone you find to the banquet.'
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Go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.'
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Therefore go into the highways, and as many as you find, invite to the wedding.'
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Now go out to the street corners and invite everyone you see.'
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So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.
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The servants went out on the streets and rounded up everyone they laid eyes on, good and bad, regardless. And so the banquet was on--every place filled.
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So the servants went out into the streets and gathered all the people they could find, both good and bad, and the wedding hall was filled with guests.
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So those servants went out into the highways and gathered together all whom they found, both bad and good. And the wedding hall was filled with guests.
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"So the servants brought in everyone they could find, good and bad alike, and the banquet hall was filled with guests.
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And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:
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"When the king entered and looked over the scene, he spotted a man who wasn't properly dressed.
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"But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing wedding clothes.
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"But when the king came in to see the guests, he saw a man there who did not have on a wedding garment.
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But when the king came in to meet the guests, he noticed a man who wasn't wearing the proper clothes for a wedding.
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And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.
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He said to him, "Friend, how dare you come in here looking like that!' The man was speechless.
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'Friend,' he asked, 'how did you get in here without wedding clothes?' The man was speechless.
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So he said to him, "Friend, how did you come in here without a wedding garment?' And he was speechless.
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'Friend,' he asked, 'how is it that you are here without wedding clothes?' And the man had no reply.
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Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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Then the king told his servants, "Get him out of here--fast. Tie him up and ship him to hell. And make sure he doesn't get back in.'
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"Then the king told the attendants, 'Tie him hand and foot, and throw him outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'
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Then the king said to the servants, "Bind him hand and foot, take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'
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Then the king said to his aides, 'Bind him hand and foot and throw him out into the outer darkness, where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth.'
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For many are called, but few are chosen.
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"That's what I mean when I say, "Many get invited; only a few make it.'"
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"For many are invited, but few are chosen."
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"For many are called, but few are chosen."
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For many are called, but few are chosen."
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Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.
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That's when the Pharisees plotted a way to trap him into saying something damaging.
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Then the Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words.
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Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in His talk.
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Then the Pharisees met together to think of a way to trap Jesus into saying something for which they could accuse him.
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And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.
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They sent their disciples, with a few of Herod's followers mixed in, to ask, "Teacher, we know you have integrity, teach the way of God accurately, are indifferent to popular opinion, and don't pander to your students.
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They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. "Teacher," they said, "we know you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren't swayed by men, because you pay no attention to who they are.
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And they sent to Him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that You are true, and teach the way of God in truth; nor do You care about anyone, for You do not regard the person of men.
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They decided to send some of their disciples, along with the supporters of Herod, to ask him this question: "Teacher, we know how honest you are. You teach about the way of God regardless of the consequences. You are impartial and don't play favorites.
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Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
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So tell us honestly: Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"
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Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"
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Tell us, therefore, what do You think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?"
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Now tell us what you think about this: Is it right to pay taxes to the Roman government or not?"
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But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
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Jesus knew they were up to no good. He said, "Why are you playing these games with me? Why are you trying to trap me?
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But Jesus, knowing their evil intent, said, "You hypocrites, why are you trying to trap me?
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But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, "Why do you test Me, you hypocrites?
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But Jesus knew their evil motives. "You hypocrites!" he said. "Whom are you trying to fool with your trick questions?
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Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.
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Do you have a coin? Let me see it." They handed him a silver piece.
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Show me the coin used for paying the tax." They brought him a denarius,
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Show Me the tax money." So they brought Him a denarius.
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Here, show me the Roman coin used for the tax." When they handed him the coin,
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And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?
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"This engraving--who does it look like? And whose name is on it?"
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and he asked them, "Whose portrait is this? And whose inscription?"
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And He said to them, "Whose image and inscription is this?"
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he asked, "Whose picture and title are stamped on it?"
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They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.
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They said, "Caesar.Then give Caesar what is his, and give God what is his."
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"Caesar's," they replied. Then he said to them, "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's."
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They said to Him, "Caesar's." And He said to them, "Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
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"Caesar's," they replied. "Well, then," he said, "give to Caesar what belongs to him. But everything that belongs to God must be given to God."
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When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.
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The Pharisees were speechless. They went off shaking their heads.
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When they heard this, they were amazed. So they left him and went away.
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When they had heard these words, they marveled, and left Him and went their way.
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His reply amazed them, and they went away.
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The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him,
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That same day, Sadducees approached him. This is the party that denies any possibility of resurrection.
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That same day the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him with a question.
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The same day the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Him and asked Him,
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That same day some Sadducees stepped forward--a group of Jews who say there is no resurrection after death. They posed this question:
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Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.
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They asked, "Teacher, Moses said that if a man dies childless, his brother is obligated to marry his widow and get her with child.
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"Teacher," they said, "Moses told us that if a man dies without having children, his brother must marry the widow and have children for him.
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saying: "Teacher, Moses said that if a man dies, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife and raise up offspring for his brother.
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"Teacher, Moses said, 'If a man dies without children, his brother should marry the widow and have a child who will be the brother's heir.'
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Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother:
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Here's a case where there were seven brothers. The first brother married and died, leaving no child, and his wife passed to his brother.
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Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died, and since he had no children, he left his wife to his brother.
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Now there were with us seven brothers. The first died after he had married, and having no offspring, left his wife to his brother.
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Well, there were seven brothers. The oldest married and then died without children, so the second brother married the widow.
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Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.
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The second brother also left her childless, then the third--and on and on, all seven.
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The same thing happened to the second and third brother, right on down to the seventh.
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Likewise the second also, and the third, even to the seventh.
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This brother also died without children, and the wife was married to the next brother, and so on until she had been the wife of each of them.
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And last of all the woman died also.
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Eventually the wife died.
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Finally, the woman died.
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Last of all the woman died also.
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And then she also died.
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Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her.
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Now here's our question: At the resurrection, whose wife is she? She was a wife to each of them."
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Now then, at the resurrection, whose wife will she be of the seven, since all of them were married to her?"
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Therefore, in the resurrection, whose wife of the seven will she be? For they all had her."
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So tell us, whose wife will she be in the resurrection? For she was the wife of all seven of them!"
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Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
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Jesus answered, "You're off base on two counts: You don't know your Bibles, and you don't know how God works.
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Jesus replied, "You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.
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Jesus answered and said to them, "You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God.
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Jesus replied, "Your problem is that you don't know the Scriptures, and you don't know the power of God.
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For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.
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At the resurrection we're beyond marriage. As with the angels, all our ecstasies and intimacies then will be with God.
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At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven.
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For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels of God in heaven.
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For when the dead rise, they won't be married. They will be like the angels in heaven.
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But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,
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And regarding your speculation on whether the dead are raised or not, don't you read your Bibles? The grammar is clear: God says,
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But about the resurrection of the dead--have you not read what God said to you,
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But concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what was spoken to you by God, saying,
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But now, as to whether there will be a resurrection of the dead--haven't you ever read about this in the Scriptures? Long after Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob had died, God said,
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I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.
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"I am--not was--the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob.' The living God defines himself not as the God of dead men, but of the living."
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'I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob'? He is not the God of the dead but of the living."
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"I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob'? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living."
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'I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.' So he is the God of the living, not the dead."
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And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.
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Hearing this exchange the crowd was much impressed.
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When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at his teaching.
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And when the multitudes heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.
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When the crowds heard him, they were impressed with his teaching.
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But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.
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When the Pharisees heard how he had bested the Sadducees, they gathered their forces for an assault.
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Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together.
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But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together.
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But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees with his reply, they thought up a fresh question of their own to ask him.
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Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying,
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One of their religion scholars spoke for them, posing a question they hoped would show him up:
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One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question:
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Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying,
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One of them, an expert in religious law, tried to trap him with this question:
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Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
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"Teacher, which command in God's Law is the most important?"
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"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?"
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"Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?"
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"Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?"
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Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
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Jesus said, Love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence.'
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Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'
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Jesus said to him, ""You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.'
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Jesus replied, "'You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.'
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This is the first and great commandment.
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This is the most important, the first on any list.
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This is the first and greatest commandment.
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This is the first and great commandment.
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This is the first and greatest commandment.
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And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
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But there is a second to set alongside it: "Love others as well as you love yourself.'
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And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'
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And the second is like it: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'
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A second is equally important: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'
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On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
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These two commands are pegs; everything in God's Law and the Prophets hangs from them."
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All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."
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On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets."
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All the other commandments and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments."
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While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,
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As the Pharisees were regrouping, Jesus caught them off balance with his own test question:
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While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,
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While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,
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Then, surrounded by the Pharisees, Jesus asked them a question:
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Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David.
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"What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?" They said, "David's son."
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"What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?The son of David," they replied.
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saying, "What do you think about the Christ? Whose Son is He?" They said to Him, "The Son of David."
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"What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?" They replied, "He is the son of David."
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He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,
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Jesus replied, "Well, if the Christ is David's son, how do you explain that David, under inspiration, named Christ his "Master'?
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He said to them, "How is it then that David, speaking by the Spirit, calls him 'Lord'? For he says,
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He said to them, "How then does David in the Spirit call Him "Lord,' saying:
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Jesus responded, "Then why does David, speaking under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, call him Lord? For David said,
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The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?
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God said to my Master, "Sit here at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool."
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"'The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet."'
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"The LORD said to my Lord, "Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool"'?
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'The LORD said to my Lord, Sit in honor at my right hand until I humble your enemies beneath your feet.'
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If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?
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"Now if David calls him "Master,' how can he at the same time be his son?"
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If then David calls him 'Lord,' how can he be his son?"
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If David then calls Him "Lord,' how is He his Son?"
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Since David called him Lord, how can he be his son at the same time?"
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And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.
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That stumped them, literalists that they were. Unwilling to risk losing face again in one of these public verbal exchanges, they quit asking questions for good.
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No one could say a word in reply, and from that day on no one dared to ask him any more questions.
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And no one was able to answer Him a word, nor from that day on did anyone dare question Him anymore.
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No one could answer him. And after that, no one dared to ask him any more questions.
