Mark.12

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And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.

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Then Jesus started telling them stories. "A man planted a vineyard. He fenced it, dug a winepress, erected a watchtower, turned it over to the farmhands, and went off on a trip.

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He then began to speak to them in parables: "A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and went away on a journey.

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Then He began to speak to them in parables: "A man planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a place for the wine vat and built a tower. And he leased it to vinedressers and went into a far country.

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Then Jesus began telling them stories: "A man planted a vineyard, built a wall around it, dug a pit for pressing out the grape juice, and built a lookout tower. Then he leased the vineyard to tenant farmers and moved to another country.

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And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard.

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At the time for harvest, he sent a servant back to the farmhands to collect his profits.

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At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants to collect from them some of the fruit of the vineyard.

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Now at vintage-time he sent a servant to the vinedressers, that he might receive some of the fruit of the vineyard from the vinedressers.

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At grape-picking time he sent one of his servants to collect his share of the crop.

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And they caught him, and beat him, and sent him away empty.

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"They grabbed him, beat him up, and sent him off empty-handed.

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But they seized him, beat him and sent him away empty-handed.

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And they took him and beat him and sent him away empty-handed.

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But the farmers grabbed the servant, beat him up, and sent him back empty-handed.

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And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled.

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So he sent another servant. That one they tarred and feathered.

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Then he sent another servant to them; they struck this man on the head and treated him shamefully.

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Again he sent them another servant, and at him they threw stones, wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully treated.

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"The owner then sent another servant, but they beat him over the head and treated him shamefully.

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And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others; beating some, and killing some.

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He sent another and that one they killed. And on and on, many others. Some they beat up, some they killed.

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He sent still another, and that one they killed. He sent many others; some of them they beat, others they killed.

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And again he sent another, and him they killed; and many others, beating some and killing some.

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The next servant he sent was killed. Others who were sent were either beaten or killed,

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Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son.

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"Finally there was only one left: a beloved son. In a last-ditch effort, he sent him, thinking, "Surely they will respect my son.'

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"He had one left to send, a son, whom he loved. He sent him last of all, saying, 'They will respect my son.'

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Therefore still having one son, his beloved, he also sent him to them last, saying, "They will respect my son.'

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until there was only one left--his son whom he loved dearly. The owner finally sent him, thinking, 'Surely they will respect my son.'

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But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be ours.

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"But those farmhands saw their chance. They rubbed their hands together in greed and said, "This is the heir! Let's kill him and have it all for ourselves.'

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"But the tenants said to one another, 'This is the heir. Come, let's kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.'

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But those vinedressers said among themselves, "This is the heir. Come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.'

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"But the farmers said to one another, 'Here comes the heir to this estate. Let's kill him and get the estate for ourselves!'

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And they took him, and killed him, and cast him out of the vineyard.

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They grabbed him, killed him, and threw him over the fence.

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So they took him and killed him, and threw him out of the vineyard.

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So they took him and killed him and cast him out of the vineyard.

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So they grabbed him and murdered him and threw his body out of the vineyard.

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What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do? he will come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others.

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"What do you think the owner of the vineyard will do? Right. He'll come and clean house. Then he'll assign the care of the vineyard to others.

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"What then will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and kill those tenants and give the vineyard to others.

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"Therefore what will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy the vinedressers, and give the vineyard to others.

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"What do you suppose the owner of the vineyard will do?" Jesus asked. "I'll tell you--he will come and kill them all and lease the vineyard to others.

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And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:

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Read it for yourselves in Scripture: That stone the masons threw out is now the cornerstone!

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Haven't you read this scripture: "'The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone;

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Have you not even read this Scripture: "The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone.

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Didn't you ever read this in the Scriptures? 'The stone rejected by the builders has now become the cornerstone.

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This was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?

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This is God's work; we rub our eyes--we can hardly believe it!"

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the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes'?"

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This was the LORD's doing, And it is marvelous in our eyes'?"

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This is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous to see.'"

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And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way.

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They wanted to lynch him then and there but, intimidated by public opinion, held back. They knew the story was about them. They got away from there as fast as they could.

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Then they looked for a way to arrest him because they knew he had spoken the parable against them. But they were afraid of the crowd; so they left him and went away.

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And they sought to lay hands on Him, but feared the multitude, for they knew He had spoken the parable against them. So they left Him and went away.

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The Jewish leaders wanted to arrest him for using this illustration because they realized he was pointing at them--they were the wicked farmers in his story. But they were afraid to touch him because of the crowds. So they left him and went away.

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And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.

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They sent some Pharisees and followers of Herod to bait him, hoping to catch him saying something incriminating.

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Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words.

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Then they sent to Him some of the Pharisees and the Herodians, to catch Him in His words.

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The leaders sent some Pharisees and supporters of Herod to try to trap Jesus into saying something for which he could be arrested.

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And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?

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They came up and said, "Teacher, we know you have integrity, that you are indifferent to public opinion, don't pander to your students, and teach the way of God accurately. Tell us: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"

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They came to him and said, "Teacher, we know you are a man of integrity. You aren't swayed by men, because you pay no attention to who they are; but you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?

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When they had come, they said to Him, "Teacher, we know that You are true, and care about no one; for You do not regard the person of men, but teach the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?

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"Teacher," these men said, "we know how honest you are. You are impartial and don't play favorites. You sincerely teach the ways of God. Now tell us--is it right to pay taxes to the Roman government or not?

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Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.

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He knew it was a trick question, and said, "Why are you playing these games with me? Bring me a coin and let me look at it."

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Should we pay or shouldn't we?"

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Shall we pay, or shall we not pay?" But He, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, "Why do you test Me? Bring Me a denarius that I may see it."

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Should we pay them, or should we not?" Jesus saw through their hypocrisy and said, "Whom are you trying to fool with your trick questions? Show me a Roman coin, and I'll tell you."

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And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar's.

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They handed him one. "This engraving--who does it look like? And whose name is on it?Caesar," they said.

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But Jesus knew their hypocrisy. "Why are you trying to trap me?" he asked. "Bring me a denarius and let me look at it." They brought the coin, and he asked them, "Whose portrait is this? And whose inscription?Caesar's," they replied.

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So they brought it. And He said to them, "Whose image and inscription is this?" They said to Him, "Caesar's."

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When they handed it to him, he asked, "Whose picture and title are stamped on it?Caesar's," they replied.

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And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him.

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Jesus said, "Give Caesar what is his, and give God what is his." Their mouths hung open, speechless.

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Then Jesus said to them, "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's." And they were amazed at him.

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And Jesus answered and said to them, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." And they marveled at Him.

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"Well, then," Jesus said, "give to Caesar what belongs to him. But everything that belongs to God must be given to God." This reply completely amazed them.

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Then come unto him the Sadducees, which say there is no resurrection; and they asked him, saying,

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Some Sadducees, the party that denies any possibility of resurrection, came up and asked,

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Then the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him with a question.

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Then some Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Him; and they asked Him, saying:

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Then the Sadducees stepped forward--a group of Jews who say there is no resurrection after death. They posed this question:

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Master, Moses wrote unto us, If a man's brother die, and leave his wife behind him, and leave no children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.

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"Teacher, Moses wrote that if a man dies and leaves a wife but no child, his brother is obligated to marry the widow and have children.

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"Teacher," they said, "Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man must marry the widow and have children for his brother.

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"Teacher, Moses wrote to us that if a man's brother dies, and leaves his wife behind, and leaves no children, his brother should take his wife and raise up offspring for his brother.

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"Teacher, Moses gave us a law that if a man dies, leaving a wife 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 seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and dying left no seed.

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Well, there once were seven brothers. The first took a wife. He died childless.

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Now there were seven brothers. The first one married and died without leaving any children.

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Now there were seven brothers. The first took a wife; and dying, he left no offspring.

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Well, there were seven brothers. The oldest of them married and then died without children.

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And the second took her, and died, neither left he any seed: and the third likewise.

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The second married her. He died, and still no child. The same with the third.

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The second one married the widow, but he also died, leaving no child. It was the same with the third.

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And the second took her, and he died; nor did he leave any offspring. And the third likewise.

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So the second brother married the widow, but soon he too died and left no children. Then the next brother married her and died without children.

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And the seven had her, and left no seed: last of all the woman died also.

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All seven took their turn, but no child. Finally the wife died.

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In fact, none of the seven left any children. Last of all, the woman died too.

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So the seven had her and left no offspring. Last of all the woman died also.

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This continued until all the brothers had married her and died, and still there were no children. Last of all, the woman died, too.

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In the resurrection therefore, when they shall rise, whose wife shall she be of them? for the seven had her to wife.

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When they are raised at the resurrection, whose wife is she? All seven were her husband."

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At the resurrection whose wife will she be, since the seven were married to her?"

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Therefore, in the resurrection, when they rise, whose wife will she be? For all seven had her as wife."

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So tell us, whose wife will she be in the resurrection? For all seven were married to her."

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And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?

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Jesus said, "You're way off base, and here's why: One, you don't know your Bibles; two, you don't know how God works.

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Jesus replied, "Are you not in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God?

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Jesus answered and said to them, "Are you not therefore mistaken, because you do not know 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 when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.

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After the dead are raised up, we're past the marriage business. As it is with angels now, all our ecstasies and intimacies then will be with God.

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When the dead rise, they will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven.

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For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels 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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And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?

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And regarding the dead, whether or not they are raised, don't you ever read the Bible? How God at the bush said to Moses, "I am--not was--the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob'?

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Now about the dead rising--have you not read in the book of Moses, in the account of the bush, how God said to him, 'I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob'?

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But concerning the dead, that they rise, have you not read in the book of Moses, in the burning bush passage, how God spoke to him, saying, "I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob'?

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But now, as to whether the dead will be raised--haven't you ever read about this in the writings of Moses, in the story of the burning bush? Long after Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob had died, God said to Moses, 'I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.'

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He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living: ye therefore do greatly err.

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The living God is God of the living, not the dead. You're way, way off base."

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He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. You are badly mistaken!"

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He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living. You are therefore greatly mistaken."

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So he is the God of the living, not the dead. You have made a serious error."

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And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?

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One of the religion scholars came up. Hearing the lively exchanges of question and answer and seeing how sharp Jesus was in his answers, he put in his question: "Which is most important of all the commandments?"

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One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?"

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Then one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, perceiving that He had answered them well, asked Him, "Which is the first commandment of all?"

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One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the discussion. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?"

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And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:

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Jesus said, "The first in importance is, "Listen, Israel: The Lord your God is one;

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"The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.

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Jesus answered him, "The first of all the commandments is: "Hear, O Israel, the LORD our God, the LORD is one.

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Jesus replied, "The most important commandment is this: 'Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord.

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And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.

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so love the Lord God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence and energy.'

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Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.'

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And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.' This is the first commandment.

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And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.'

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And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

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And here is the second: "Love others as well as you love yourself.' There is no other commandment that ranks with these."

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The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these."

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And the second, like it, is this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these."

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The second is equally important: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' No other commandment is greater than these."

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And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he:

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The religion scholar said, "A wonderful answer, Teacher! So lucid and accurate--that God is one and there is no other.

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"Well said, teacher," the man replied. "You are right in saying that God is one and there is no other but him.

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So the scribe said to Him, "Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth, for there is one God, and there is no other but He.

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The teacher of religious law replied, "Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth by saying that there is only one God and no other.

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And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.

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And loving him with all passion and intelligence and energy, and loving others as well as you love yourself. Why, that's better than all offerings and sacrifices put together!"

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To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices."

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And to love Him with all the heart, with all the understanding, with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love one's neighbor as oneself, is more than all the whole burnt offerings and sacrifices."

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And I know it is important to love him with all my heart and all my understanding and all my strength, and to love my neighbors as myself. This is more important than to offer all of the burnt offerings and sacrifices required in the law."

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And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.

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When Jesus realized how insightful he was, he said, "You're almost there, right on the border of God's kingdom." After that, no one else dared ask a question. [JC]

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When Jesus saw that he had answered wisely, he said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." And from then on no one dared ask him any more questions.

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Now when Jesus saw that he answered wisely, He said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." But after that no one dared question Him.

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Realizing this man's understanding, Jesus said to him, "You are not far from the Kingdom of God." And after that, no one dared to ask him any more questions.

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And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David?

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While he was teaching in the Temple, Jesus asked, "How is it that the religion scholars say that the Messiah is David's "son,'

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While Jesus was teaching in the temple courts, he asked, "How is it that the teachers of the law say that the Christ is the son of David?

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Then Jesus answered and said, while He taught in the temple, "How is it that the scribes say that the Christ is the Son of David?

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Later, as Jesus was teaching the people in the Temple, he asked, "Why do the teachers of religious law claim that the Messiah will be the son of David?

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For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.

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when we all know that David, inspired by the Holy Spirit, said, God said to my Master, "Sit here at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet."

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David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit, declared: "'The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet."'

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For David himself said by the Holy Spirit: "The LORD said to my Lord, "Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool."'

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For David himself, speaking under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, said, '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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David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly.

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"David here designates the Messiah "my Master'--so how can the Messiah also be his "son'?" The large crowd was delighted with what they heard.

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David himself calls him 'Lord.' How then can he be his son?" The large crowd listened to him with delight.

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Therefore David himself calls Him "Lord'; how is He then his Son?" And the common people heard Him gladly.

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Since David himself called him Lord, how can he be his son at the same time?" And the crowd listened to him with great interest.

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And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,

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He continued teaching. "Watch out for the religion scholars. They love to walk around in academic gowns, preening in the radiance of public flattery,

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As he taught, Jesus said, "Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted in the marketplaces,

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Then He said to them in His teaching, "Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces,

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Here are some of the other things he taught them at this time: "Beware of these teachers of religious law! For they love to parade in flowing robes and to have everyone bow to them as they walk in the marketplaces.

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And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:

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basking in prominent positions, sitting at the head table at every church function.

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and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.

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the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts,

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And how they love the seats of honor in the synagogues and at banquets.

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Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.

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And all the time they are exploiting the weak and helpless. The longer their prayers, the worse they get. But they'll pay for it in the end."

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They devour widows' houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. Such men will be punished most severely."

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who devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation."

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But they shamelessly cheat widows out of their property, and then, to cover up the kind of people they really are, they make long prayers in public. Because of this, their punishment will be the greater."

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And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.

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Sitting across from the offering box, he was observing how the crowd tossed money in for the collection. Many of the rich were making large contributions.

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Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts.

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Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much.

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Jesus went over to the collection box in the Temple and sat and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts.

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And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.

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One poor widow came up and put in two small coins--a measly two cents.

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But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny.

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Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a quadrans.

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Then a poor widow came and dropped in two pennies.

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And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:

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Jesus called his disciples over and said, "The truth is that this poor widow gave more to the collection than all the others put together.

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Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.

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So He called His disciples to Himself and said to them, "Assuredly, I say to you that this poor widow has put in more than all those who have given to the treasury;

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He called his disciples to him and said, "I assure you, this poor widow has given more than all the others have given.

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For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.

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All the others gave what they'll never miss; she gave extravagantly what she couldn't afford--she gave her all."

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They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything--all she had to live on."

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for they all put in out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all that she had, her whole livelihood."

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For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she has."

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