Luke.17.1
Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!
Luke.17.1
He said to his disciples, "Hard trials and temptations are bound to come, but too bad for whoever brings them on!
Luke.17.1
Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come.
Luke.17.1
Then He said to the disciples, "It is impossible that no offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come!
Luke.17.1
One day Jesus said to his disciples, "There will always be temptations to sin, but how terrible it will be for the person who does the tempting.
Luke.17.2
It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
Luke.17.2
Better to wear a millstone necklace and take a swim in the deep blue sea than give even one of these dear little ones a hard time!
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It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin.
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It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
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It would be better to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone tied around the neck than to face the punishment in store for harming one of these little ones.
Luke.17.3
Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
Luke.17.3
"Be alert. If you see your friend going wrong, correct him. If he responds, forgive him.
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So watch yourselves. "If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him.
Luke.17.3
Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.
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I am warning you! If another believer sins, rebuke him; then if he repents, forgive him.
Luke.17.4
And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.
Luke.17.4
Even if it's personal against you and repeated seven times through the day, and seven times he says, "I'm sorry, I won't do it again,' forgive him."
Luke.17.4
If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you and says, 'I repent,' forgive him."
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And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you, saying, "I repent,' you shall forgive him."
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Even if he wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, forgive him."
Luke.17.5
And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.
Luke.17.5
The apostles came up and said to the Master, "Give us more faith."
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The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!"
Luke.17.5
And the apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith."
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One day the apostles said to the Lord, "We need more faith; tell us how to get it."
Luke.17.6
And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.
Luke.17.6
But the Master said, "You don't need more faith. There is no "more' or "less' in faith. If you have a bare kernel of faith, say the size of a poppy seed, you could say to this sycamore tree, "Go jump in the lake,' and it would do it.
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He replied, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it will obey you.
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So the Lord said, "If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, "Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea,' and it would obey you.
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"Even if you had faith as small as a mustard seed," the Lord answered, "you could say to this mulberry tree, 'May God uproot you and throw you into the sea,' and it would obey you!
Luke.17.7
But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat?
Luke.17.7
"Suppose one of you has a servant who comes in from plowing the field or tending the sheep. Would you take his coat, set the table, and say, "Sit down and eat'?
Luke.17.7
"Suppose one of you had a servant plowing or looking after the sheep. Would he say to the servant when he comes in from the field, 'Come along now and sit down to eat'?
Luke.17.7
And which of you, having a servant plowing or tending sheep, will say to him when he has come in from the field, "Come at once and sit down to eat'?
Luke.17.7
"When a servant comes in from plowing or taking care of sheep, he doesn't just sit down and eat.
Luke.17.8
And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink?
Luke.17.8
Wouldn't you be more likely to say, "Prepare dinner; change your clothes and wait table for me until I've finished my coffee; then go to the kitchen and have your supper'?
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Would he not rather say, 'Prepare my supper, get yourself ready and wait on me while I eat and drink; after that you may eat and drink'?
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But will he not rather say to him, "Prepare something for my supper, and gird yourself and serve me till I have eaten and drunk, and afterward you will eat and drink'?
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He must first prepare his master's meal and serve him his supper before eating his own.
Luke.17.9
Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.
Luke.17.9
Does the servant get special thanks for doing what's expected of him?
Luke.17.9
Would he thank the servant because he did what he was told to do?
Luke.17.9
Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I think not.
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And the servant is not even thanked, because he is merely doing what he is supposed to do.
Luke.17.10
So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.
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It's the same with you. When you've done everything expected of you, be matter-of-fact and say, "The work is done. What we were told to do, we did.'"
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So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.'"
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So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, "We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do."'
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In the same way, when you obey me you should say, 'We are not worthy of praise. We are servants who have simply done our duty.'"
Luke.17.11
And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.
Luke.17.11
It happened that as he made his way toward Jerusalem, he crossed over the border between Samaria and Galilee.
Luke.17.11
Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee.
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Now it happened as He went to Jerusalem that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.
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As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria.
Luke.17.12
And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:
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As he entered a village, ten men, all lepers, met him. They kept their distance
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As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance
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Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off.
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As he entered a village there, ten lepers stood at a distance,
Luke.17.13
And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.
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but raised their voices, calling out, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!"
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and called out in a loud voice, "Jesus, Master, have pity on us!"
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And they lifted up their voices and said, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!"
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crying out, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!"
Luke.17.14
And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.
Luke.17.14
Taking a good look at them, he said, "Go, show yourselves to the priests." They went, and while still on their way, became clean.
Luke.17.14
When he saw them, he said, "Go, show yourselves to the priests." And as they went, they were cleansed.
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So when He saw them, He said to them, "Go, show yourselves to the priests." And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed.
Luke.17.14
He looked at them and said, "Go show yourselves to the priests." And as they went, their leprosy disappeared.
Luke.17.15
And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,
Luke.17.15
One of them, when he realized that he was healed, turned around and came back, shouting his gratitude, glorifying God.
Luke.17.15
One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice.
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And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God,
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One of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus, shouting, "Praise God, I'm healed!"
Luke.17.16
And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.
Luke.17.16
He kneeled at Jesus' feet, so grateful. He couldn't thank him enough--and he was a Samaritan.
Luke.17.16
He threw himself at Jesus' feet and thanked him--and he was a Samaritan.
Luke.17.16
and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan.
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He fell face down on the ground at Jesus' feet, thanking him for what he had done. This man was a Samaritan.
Luke.17.17
And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?
Luke.17.17
Jesus said, "Were not ten healed? Where are the nine?
Luke.17.17
Jesus asked, "Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine?
Luke.17.17
So Jesus answered and said, "Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine?
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Jesus asked, "Didn't I heal ten men? Where are the other nine?
Luke.17.18
There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.
Luke.17.18
Can none be found to come back and give glory to God except this outsider?"
Luke.17.18
Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?"
Luke.17.18
Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?"
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Does only this foreigner return to give glory to God?"
Luke.17.19
And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.
Luke.17.19
Then he said to him, "Get up. On your way. Your faith has healed and saved you."
Luke.17.19
Then he said to him, "Rise and go; your faith has made you well."
Luke.17.19
And He said to him, "Arise, go your way. Your faith has made you well."
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And Jesus said to the man, "Stand up and go. Your faith has made you well."
Luke.17.20
And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:
Luke.17.20
Jesus, grilled by the Pharisees on when the kingdom of God would come, answered, "The kingdom of God doesn't come by counting the days on the calendar.
Luke.17.20
Once, having been asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, "The kingdom of God does not come with your careful observation,
Luke.17.20
Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, "The kingdom of God does not come with observation;
Luke.17.20
One day the Pharisees asked Jesus, "When will the Kingdom of God come?" Jesus replied, "The Kingdom of God isn't ushered in with visible signs.
Luke.17.21
Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.
Luke.17.21
Nor when someone says, "Look here!' or, "There it is!' And why? Because God's kingdom is already among you."
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nor will people say, 'Here it is,' or 'There it is,' because the kingdom of God is within you."
Luke.17.21
nor will they say, "See here!' or "See there!' For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you."
Luke.17.21
You won't be able to say, 'Here it is!' or 'It's over there!' For the Kingdom of God is among you. "
Luke.17.22
And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it.
Luke.17.22
He went on to say to his disciples, "The days are coming when you are going to be desperately homesick for just a glimpse of one of the days of the Son of Man, and you won't see a thing.
Luke.17.22
Then he said to his disciples, "The time is coming when you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man, but you will not see it.
Luke.17.22
Then He said to the disciples, "The days will come when you will desire to see one of the days of the Son of Man, and you will not see it.
Luke.17.22
Later he talked again about this with his disciples. "The time is coming when you will long to share in the days of the Son of Man, but you won't be able to," he said.
Luke.17.23
And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor follow them.
Luke.17.23
And they'll say to you, "Look over there!' or, "Look here!' Don't fall for any of that nonsense.
Luke.17.23
Men will tell you, 'There he is!' or 'Here he is!' Do not go running off after them.
Luke.17.23
And they will say to you, "Look here!' or "Look there!' Do not go after them or follow them.
Luke.17.23
"Reports will reach you that the Son of Man has returned and that he is in this place or that. Don't believe such reports or go out to look for him.
Luke.17.24
For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.
Luke.17.24
The arrival of the Son of Man is not something you go out to see. He simply comes. "You know how the whole sky lights up from a single flash of lightning? That's how it will be on the Day of the Son of Man.
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For the Son of Man in his day will be like the lightning, which flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other.
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For as the lightning that flashes out of one part under heaven shines to the other part under heaven, so also the Son of Man will be in His day.
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For when the Son of Man returns, you will know it beyond all doubt. It will be as evident as the lightning that flashes across the sky.
Luke.17.25
But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation.
Luke.17.25
But first it's necessary that he suffer many things and be turned down by the people of today.
Luke.17.25
But first he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.
Luke.17.25
But first He must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.
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But first the Son of Man must suffer terribly and be rejected by this generation.
Luke.17.26
And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.
Luke.17.26
"The time of the Son of Man will be just like the time of Noah--
Luke.17.26
"Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man.
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And as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be also in the days of the Son of Man:
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"When the Son of Man returns, the world will be like the people were in Noah's day.
Luke.17.27
They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.
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everyone carrying on as usual, having a good time right up to the day Noah boarded the ship. They suspected nothing until the flood hit and swept everything away.
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People were eating, drinking, marrying and being given in marriage up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all.
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They ate, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all.
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In those days before the flood, the people enjoyed banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat and the flood came to destroy them all.
Luke.17.28
Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;
Luke.17.28
"It was the same in the time of Lot--the people carrying on, having a good time, business as usual
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"It was the same in the days of Lot. People were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building.
Luke.17.28
Likewise as it was also in the days of Lot: They ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built;
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"And the world will be as it was in the days of Lot. People went about their daily business--eating and drinking, buying and selling, farming and building--
Luke.17.29
But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.
Luke.17.29
right up to the day Lot walked out of Sodom and a firestorm swept down and burned everything to a crisp.
Luke.17.29
But the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all.
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but on the day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all.
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until the morning Lot left Sodom. Then fire and burning sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all.
Luke.17.30
Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.
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That's how it will be--sudden, total--when the Son of Man is revealed.
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"It will be just like this on the day the Son of Man is revealed.
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Even so will it be in the day when the Son of Man is revealed.
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Yes, it will be 'business as usual' right up to the hour when the Son of Man returns.
Luke.17.31
In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back.
Luke.17.31
"When the Day arrives and you're out working in the yard, don't run into the house to get anything. And if you're out in the field, don't go back and get your coat.
Luke.17.31
On that day no one who is on the roof of his house, with his goods inside, should go down to get them. Likewise, no one in the field should go back for anything.
Luke.17.31
"In that day, he who is on the housetop, and his goods are in the house, let him not come down to take them away. And likewise the one who is in the field, let him not turn back.
Luke.17.31
On that day a person outside the house must not go into the house to pack. A person in the field must not return to town.
Luke.17.32
Remember Lot's wife.
Luke.17.32
Remember what happened to Lot's wife!
Luke.17.32
Remember Lot's wife!
Luke.17.32
Remember Lot's wife.
Luke.17.32
Remember what happened to Lot's wife!
Luke.17.33
Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.
Luke.17.33
If you grasp and cling to life on your terms, you'll lose it, but if you let that life go, you'll get life on God's terms.
Luke.17.33
Whoever tries to keep his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it.
Luke.17.33
Whoever seeks to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it.
Luke.17.33
Whoever clings to this life will lose it, and whoever loses this life will save it.
Luke.17.34
I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.
Luke.17.34
"On that Day, two men will be in the same boat fishing--one taken, the other left.
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I tell you, on that night two people will be in one bed; one will be taken and the other left.
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I tell you, in that night there will be two men in one bed: the one will be taken and the other will be left.
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That night two people will be asleep in one bed; one will be taken away, and the other will be left.
Luke.17.35
Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
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Two women will be working in the same kitchen--one taken, the other left."
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Two women will be grinding grain together; one will be taken and the other left."
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Two women will be grinding together: the one will be taken and the other left.
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Two women will be grinding flour together at the mill; one will be taken, the other left. "
Luke.17.36
Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
Luke.17.36
Trying to take all this in, the disciples said, "Master, where?" He told them, "Watch for the circling of the vultures. They'll spot the corpse first. The action will begin around my dead body."
Luke.17.36
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Two men will be in the field: the one will be taken and the other left."
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Luke.17.37
And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.
Luke.17.37
"Where, Lord?" they asked. He replied, "Where there is a dead body, there the vultures will gather."
Luke.17.37
"Where, Lord?" they asked. He replied, "Where there is a dead body, there the vultures will gather."
Luke.17.37
And they answered and said to Him, "Where, Lord?" So He said to them, "Wherever the body is, there the eagles will be gathered together."
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"Lord, where will this happen?" the disciples asked. Jesus replied, "Just as the gathering of vultures shows there is a carcass nearby, so these signs indicate that the end is near."
