Luke.7

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Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

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When he finished speaking to the people, he entered Capernaum.

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When Jesus had finished saying all this in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum.

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Now when He concluded all His sayings in the hearing of the people, He entered Capernaum.

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When Jesus had finished saying all this, he went back to Capernaum.

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And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.

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A Roman captain there had a servant who was on his deathbed. He prized him highly and didn't want to lose him.

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There a centurion's servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die.

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And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die.

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Now the highly valued slave of a Roman officer was sick and near death.

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And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.

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When he heard Jesus was back, he sent leaders from the Jewish community asking him to come and heal his servant.

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The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him to come and heal his servant.

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So when he heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to Him, pleading with Him to come and heal his servant.

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When the officer heard about Jesus, he sent some respected Jewish leaders to ask him to come and heal his slave.

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And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:

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They came to Jesus and urged him to do it, saying, "He deserves this.

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When they came to Jesus, they pleaded earnestly with him, "This man deserves to have you do this,

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And when they came to Jesus, they begged Him earnestly, saying that the one for whom He should do this was deserving,

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So they earnestly begged Jesus to come with them and help the man. "If anyone deserves your help, it is he," they said,

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For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.

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He loves our people. He even built our meeting place."

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because he loves our nation and has built our synagogue."

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"for he loves our nation, and has built us a synagogue."

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"for he loves the Jews and even built a synagogue for us."

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Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:

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Jesus went with them. When he was still quite far from the house, the captain sent friends to tell him, "Master, you don't have to go to all this trouble. I'm not that good a person, you know. I'd be embarrassed for you to come to my house,

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So Jesus went with them. He was not far from the house when the centurion sent friends to say to him: "Lord, don't trouble yourself, for I do not deserve to have you come under my roof.

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Then Jesus went with them. And when He was already not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying to Him, "Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof.

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So Jesus went with them. But just before they arrived at the house, the officer sent some friends to say, "Lord, don't trouble yourself by coming to my home, for I am not worthy of such an honor.

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Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.

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even embarrassed to come to you in person. Just give the order and my servant will get well.

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That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed.

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Therefore I did not even think myself worthy to come to You. But say the word, and my servant will be healed.

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I am not even worthy to come and meet you. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed.

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For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

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I'm a man under orders; I also give orders. I tell one soldier, "Go,' and he goes; another, "Come,' and he comes; my slave, "Do this,' and he does it."

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For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes; and that one, 'Come,' and he comes. I say to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."

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For I also am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to one, "Go,' and he goes; and to another, "Come,' and he comes; and to my servant, "Do this,' and he does it."

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I know because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, 'Go,' and they go, or 'Come,' and they come. And if I say to my slaves, 'Do this or that,' they do it."

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When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

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Taken aback, Jesus addressed the accompanying crowd: "I've yet to come across this kind of simple trust anywhere in Israel, the very people who are supposed to know about God and how he works."

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When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, "I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel."

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When Jesus heard these things, He marveled at him, and turned around and said to the crowd that followed Him, "I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!"

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When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. Turning to the crowd, he said, "I tell you, I haven't seen faith like this in all the land of Israel!"

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And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.

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When the messengers got back home, they found the servant up and well.

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Then the men who had been sent returned to the house and found the servant well.

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And those who were sent, returning to the house, found the servant well who had been sick.

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And when the officer's friends returned to his house, they found the slave completely healed.

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And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.

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Not long after that, Jesus went to the village Nain. His disciples were with him, along with quite a large crowd.

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Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him.

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Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and many of His disciples went with Him, and a large crowd.

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Soon afterward Jesus went with his disciples to the village of Nain, with a great crowd following him.

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Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.

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As they approached the village gate, they met a funeral procession--a woman's only son was being carried out for burial. And the mother was a widow.

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As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out--the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her.

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And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother; and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the city was with her.

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A funeral procession was coming out as he approached the village gate. The boy who had died was the only son of a widow, and many mourners from the village were with her.

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And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.

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When Jesus saw her, his heart broke. He said to her, "Don't cry."

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When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, "Don't cry."

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When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep."

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When the Lord saw her, his heart overflowed with compassion. "Don't cry!" he said.

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And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.

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Then he went over and touched the coffin. The pallbearers stopped. He said, "Young man, I tell you: Get up."

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Then he went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. He said, "Young man, I say to you, get up!"

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Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And He said, "Young man, I say to you, arise."

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Then he walked over to the coffin and touched it, and the bearers stopped. "Young man," he said, "get up."

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And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.

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The dead son sat up and began talking. Jesus presented him to his mother.

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The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.

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So he who was dead sat up and began to speak. And He presented him to his mother.

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Then the dead boy sat up and began to talk to those around him! And Jesus gave him back to his mother.

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And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.

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They all realized they were in a place of holy mystery, that God was at work among them. They were quietly worshipful--and then noisily grateful, calling out among themselves, "God is back, looking to the needs of his people!"

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They were all filled with awe and praised God. "A great prophet has appeared among us," they said. "God has come to help his people."

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Then fear came upon all, and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has risen up among us"; and, "God has visited His people."

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Great fear swept the crowd, and they praised God, saying, "A mighty prophet has risen among us," and "We have seen the hand of God at work today."

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And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.

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The news of Jesus spread all through the country.

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This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country.

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And this report about Him went throughout all Judea and all the surrounding region.

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The report of what Jesus had done that day spread all over Judea and even out across its borders.

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And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.

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John's disciples reported back to him the news of all these events taking place.

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John's disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them,

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Then the disciples of John reported to him concerning all these things.

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The disciples of John the Baptist told John about everything Jesus was doing. So John called for two of his disciples,

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And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

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He sent two of them to the Master to ask the question, "Are you the One we've been expecting, or are we still waiting?"

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he sent them to the Lord to ask, "Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?"

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And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to Jesus, saying, "Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?"

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and he sent them to the Lord to ask him, "Are you the Messiah we've been expecting, or should we keep looking for someone else?"

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When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

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The men showed up before Jesus and said, "John the Baptizer sent us to ask you, "Are you the One we've been expecting, or are we still waiting?'"

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When the men came to Jesus, they said, "John the Baptist sent us to you to ask, 'Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?'"

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When the men had come to Him, they said, "John the Baptist has sent us to You, saying, "Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?"'

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John's two disciples found Jesus and said to him, "John the Baptist sent us to ask, 'Are you the Messiah we've been expecting, or should we keep looking for someone else?'"

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And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.

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In the next two or three hours Jesus healed many from diseases, distress, and evil spirits. To many of the blind he gave the gift of sight.

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At that very time Jesus cured many who had diseases, sicknesses and evil spirits, and gave sight to many who were blind.

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And that very hour He cured many of infirmities, afflictions, and evil spirits; and to many blind He gave sight.

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At that very time, he cured many people of their various diseases, and he cast out evil spirits and restored sight to the blind.

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Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.

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Then he gave his answer: "Go back and tell John what you have just seen and heard: The blind see, The lame walk, Lepers are cleansed, The deaf hear, The dead are raised, The wretched of the earth have God's salvation hospitality extended to them.

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So he replied to the messengers, "Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

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Jesus answered and said to them, "Go and tell John the things you have seen and heard: that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the gospel preached to them.

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Then he told John's disciples, "Go back to John and tell him what you have seen and heard--the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life, and the Good News is being preached to the poor.

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And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

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"Is this what you were expecting? Then count yourselves fortunate!"

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Blessed is the man who does not fall away on account of me."

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And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me."

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And tell him, 'God blesses those who are not offended by me. '"

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And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

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After John's messengers left to make their report, Jesus said more about John to the crowd of people. "What did you expect when you went out to see him in the wild? A weekend camper?

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After John's messengers left, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: "What did you go out into the desert to see? A reed swayed by the wind?

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When the messengers of John had departed, He began to speak to the multitudes concerning John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

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After they left, Jesus talked to the crowd about John. "Who is this man in the wilderness that you went out to see? Did you find him weak as a reed, moved by every breath of wind?

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But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.

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Hardly. What then? A sheik in silk pajamas? Not in the wilderness, not by a long shot.

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If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear expensive clothes and indulge in luxury are in palaces.

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But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed those who are gorgeously appareled and live in luxury are in kings' courts.

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Or were you expecting to see a man dressed in expensive clothes? No, people who wear beautiful clothes and live in luxury are found in palaces, not in the wilderness.

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But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

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What then? A messenger from God? That's right, a messenger! Probably the greatest messenger you'll ever hear.

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But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

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But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.

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Were you looking for a prophet? Yes, and he is more than a prophet.

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This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

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He is the messenger Malachi announced when he wrote, I'm sending my messenger on ahead To make the road smooth for you.

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This is the one about whom it is written: "'I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.'

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This is he of whom it is written: "Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You.'

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John is the man to whom the Scriptures refer when they say, 'Look, I am sending my messenger before you, and he will prepare your way before you.'

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For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

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"Let me lay it out for you as plainly as I can: No one in history surpasses John the Baptizer, but in the kingdom he prepared you for, the lowliest person is ahead of him.

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I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he."

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For I say to you, among those born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he."

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I tell you, of all who have ever lived, none is greater than John. Yet even the most insignificant person in the Kingdom of God is greater than he is!"

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And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.

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The ordinary and disreputable people who heard John, by being baptized by him into the kingdom, are the clearest evidence;

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(All the people, even the tax collectors, when they heard Jesus' words, acknowledged that God's way was right, because they had been baptized by John.

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And when all the people heard Him, even the tax collectors justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John.

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When they heard this, all the people, including the unjust tax collectors, agreed that God's plan was right, for they had been baptized by John.

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But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.

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the Pharisees and religious officials would have nothing to do with such a baptism, wouldn't think of giving up their place in line to their inferiors.

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But the Pharisees and experts in the law rejected God's purpose for themselves, because they had not been baptized by John.)

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But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the will of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him.

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But the Pharisees and experts in religious law had rejected God's plan for them, for they had refused John's baptism.

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And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?

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"How can I account for the people of this generation?

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"To what, then, can I compare the people of this generation? What are they like?

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And the Lord said, "To what then shall I liken the men of this generation, and what are they like?

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"How shall I describe this generation?" Jesus asked. "With what will I compare them?

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They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.

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They're like spoiled children complaining to their parents, "We wanted to skip rope and you were always too tired; we wanted to talk but you were always too busy.'

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They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling out to each other: "'We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not cry.'

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They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to one another, saying: "We played the flute for you, And you did not dance; We mourned to you, And you did not weep.'

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They are like a group of children playing a game in the public square. They complain to their friends, 'We played wedding songs, and you weren't happy, so we played funeral songs, but you weren't sad.'

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For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.

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John the Baptizer came fasting and you called him crazy.

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For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, 'He has a demon.'

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For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, "He has a demon.'

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For John the Baptist didn't drink wine and he often fasted, and you say, 'He's demon possessed.'

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The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!

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The Son of Man came feasting and you called him a lush.

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The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, 'Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and "sinners."'

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The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, "Look, a glutton and a winebibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!'

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And I, the Son of Man, feast and drink, and you say, 'He's a glutton and a drunkard, and a friend of the worst sort of sinners!'

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But wisdom is justified of all her children.

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Opinion polls don't count for much, do they? The proof of the pudding is in the eating."

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But wisdom is proved right by all her children."

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But wisdom is justified by all her children."

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But wisdom is shown to be right by the lives of those who follow it. "

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And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat.

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One of the Pharisees asked him over for a meal. He went to the Pharisee's house and sat down at the dinner table.

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Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee's house and reclined at the table.

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Then one of the Pharisees asked Him to eat with him. And He went to the Pharisee's house, and sat down to eat.

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One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to come to his home for a meal, so Jesus accepted the invitation and sat down to eat.

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And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,

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Just then a woman of the village, the town harlot, having learned that Jesus was a guest in the home of the Pharisee, came with a bottle of very expensive perfume

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When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee's house, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume,

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And behold, a woman in the city who was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at the table in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster flask of fragrant oil,

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A certain immoral woman heard he was there and brought a beautiful jar filled with expensive perfume.

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And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.

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and stood at his feet, weeping, raining tears on his feet. Letting down her hair, she dried his feet, kissed them, and anointed them with the perfume.

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and as she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them and poured perfume on them.

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and stood at His feet behind Him weeping; and she began to wash His feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head; and she kissed His feet and anointed them with the fragrant oil.

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Then she knelt behind him at his feet, weeping. Her tears fell on his feet, and she wiped them off with her hair. Then she kept kissing his feet and putting perfume on them.

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Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.

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When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, "If this man was the prophet I thought he was, he would have known what kind of woman this is who is falling all over him."

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When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is--that she is a sinner."

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Now when the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he spoke to himself, saying, "This Man, if He were a prophet, would know who and what manner of woman this is who is touching Him, for she is a sinner."

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When the Pharisee who was the host saw what was happening and who the woman was, he said to himself, "This proves that Jesus is no prophet. If God had really sent him, he would know what kind of woman is touching him. She's a sinner!"

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And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.

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Jesus said to him, "Simon, I have something to tell you.Oh? Tell me."

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Jesus answered him, "Simon, I have something to tell you.Tell me, teacher," he said.

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And Jesus answered and said to him, "Simon, I have something to say to you." So he said, "Teacher, say it."

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Then Jesus spoke up and answered his thoughts. "Simon," he said to the Pharisee, "I have something to say to you.All right, Teacher," Simon replied, "go ahead."

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There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.

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"Two men were in debt to a banker. One owed five hundred silver pieces, the other fifty.

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"Two men owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty.

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"There was a certain creditor who had two debtors. One owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty.

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Then Jesus told him this story: "A man loaned money to two people--five hundred pieces of silver to one and fifty pieces to the other.

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And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?

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Neither of them could pay up, and so the banker canceled both debts. Which of the two would be more grateful?"

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Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he canceled the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?"

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And when they had nothing with which to repay, he freely forgave them both. Tell Me, therefore, which of them will love him more?"

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But neither of them could repay him, so he kindly forgave them both, canceling their debts. Who do you suppose loved him more after that?"

Luke.7.43

Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.

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Simon answered, "I suppose the one who was forgiven the most.That's right," said Jesus.

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Simon replied, "I suppose the one who had the bigger debt canceled.You have judged correctly," Jesus said.

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Simon answered and said, "I suppose the one whom he forgave more." And He said to him, "You have rightly judged."

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Simon answered, "I suppose the one for whom he canceled the larger debt.That's right," Jesus said.

Luke.7.44

And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.

Luke.7.44

Then turning to the woman, but speaking to Simon, he said, "Do you see this woman? I came to your home; you provided no water for my feet, but she rained tears on my feet and dried them with her hair.

Luke.7.44

Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.

Luke.7.44

Then He turned to the woman and said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave Me no water for My feet, but she has washed My feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head.

Luke.7.44

Then he turned to the woman and said to Simon, "Look at this woman kneeling here. When I entered your home, you didn't offer me water to wash the dust from my feet, but she has washed them with her tears and wiped them with her hair.

Luke.7.45

Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.

Luke.7.45

You gave me no greeting, but from the time I arrived she hasn't quit kissing my feet.

Luke.7.45

You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet.

Luke.7.45

You gave Me no kiss, but this woman has not ceased to kiss My feet since the time I came in.

Luke.7.45

You didn't give me a kiss of greeting, but she has kissed my feet again and again from the time I first came in.

Luke.7.46

My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.

Luke.7.46

You provided nothing for freshening up, but she has soothed my feet with perfume.

Luke.7.46

You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet.

Luke.7.46

You did not anoint My head with oil, but this woman has anointed My feet with fragrant oil.

Luke.7.46

You neglected the courtesy of olive oil to anoint my head, but she has anointed my feet with rare perfume.

Luke.7.47

Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.

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Impressive, isn't it? She was forgiven many, many sins, and so she is very, very grateful. If the forgiveness is minimal, the gratitude is minimal."

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Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven--for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little."

Luke.7.47

Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little."

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I tell you, her sins--and they are many--have been forgiven, so she has shown me much love. But a person who is forgiven little shows only little love."

Luke.7.48

And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.

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Then he spoke to her: "I forgive your sins."

Luke.7.48

Then Jesus said to her, "Your sins are forgiven."

Luke.7.48

Then He said to her, "Your sins are forgiven."

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Then Jesus said to the woman, "Your sins are forgiven."

Luke.7.49

And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?

Luke.7.49

That set the dinner guests talking behind his back: "Who does he think he is, forgiving sins!"

Luke.7.49

The other guests began to say among themselves, "Who is this who even forgives sins?"

Luke.7.49

And those who sat at the table with Him began to say to themselves, "Who is this who even forgives sins?"

Luke.7.49

The men at the table said among themselves, "Who does this man think he is, going around forgiving sins?"

Luke.7.50

And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

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He ignored them and said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you. Go in peace."

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Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."

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Then He said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you. Go in peace."

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And Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."

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