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1 After he had ended all his sayings in the ears of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
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After he had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum.
2 And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick and at the point of death.
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Now a centurion had a servant who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him.
3 And when he heard concerning Jesus, he sent unto him elders of the Jews, asking him that he would come and save his servant.
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When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal his servant.
4 And they, when they came to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him;
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And when they came to Jesus, they pleaded with him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy to have you do this for him,
5 for he loveth our nation, and himself built us our synagogue.
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for he loves our nation, and he is the one who built us our synagogue. ”
6 And 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 come under my roof:
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And Jesus went with them. When he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends, saying to him, “Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof.
7 wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say the word, and my servant shall be healed.
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Therefore I did not presume to come to you. But say the word, and let my servant be healed.
8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under myself soldiers: and I say to this 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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For I too am a man set under authority, with 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. ”
9 And when Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned and said unto the multitude that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.
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When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turning to the crowd that followed him, said, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith. ”
10 And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole.
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And when those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the servant well.
11 And it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went to a city called Nain; and his disciples went with him, and a great multitude.
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Soon afterward he went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him.
12 Now when he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, there was carried out one that was dead, 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 he drew near to the gate of the town, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow, and a considerable crowd from the town was with her.
13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.
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And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep. ”
14 And he came nigh and touched the bier: and the bearers stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.
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Then he came up and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, “Young man, I say to you, arise. ”
15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother.
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And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother.
16 And fear took hold on all: and they glorified God, saying, A great prophet is arisen among us: and, God hath visited his people.
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Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us! ” and “God has visited his people! ”
17 And this report went forth concerning him in the whole of Judaea, and all the region round about.
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And this report about him spread through the whole of Judea and all the surrounding country.
18 And the disciples of John told him of all these things.
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The disciples of John reported all these things to him. And John,
19 And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to the Lord, saying, Art thou he that cometh, or look we for another?
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calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another? ”
20 And when the men were come unto him, they said, John the Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that cometh, or look we for another?
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And when the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you, saying, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another? ’”
21 In that hour he cured many of diseases and plagues and evil spirits; and on many that were blind he bestowed sight.
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In that hour he healed many people of diseases and plagues and evil spirits, and on many who were blind he bestowed sight.
22 And he answered and said unto them, Go and tell John the things which ye have seen and heard; the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good tidings preached to them.
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And he answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good news preached to them.
23 And blessed is he, whosoever shall find no occasion of stumbling in me.
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And blessed is the one who is not offended by me. ”
24 And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind?
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When John’s messengers had gone, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
25 But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.
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What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are dressed in splendid clothing and live in luxury are in kings’ courts.
26 But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
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What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
27 This is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee.
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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. ’
28 I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there is none greater than John: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of God is greater than he.
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I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. ”
29 And all the people when they heard, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.
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( When all the people heard this, and the tax collectors too, they declared God just, having been baptized with the baptism of John,
30 But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected for themselves the counsel of God, being not baptized of him.
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but the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the purpose of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him. )
31 Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation, and to what are they like?
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“To what then shall I compare the people of this generation, and what are they like?
32 They are like unto children that sit in the marketplace, and call one to another; who say, We piped unto you, and ye did not dance; we wailed, and ye did not weep.
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They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to one another, “‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not weep. ’
33 For John the Baptist is come eating no bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a demon.
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For John the Baptist has come eating no bread and drinking no wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon. ’
34 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 has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners! ’
35 And wisdom is justified of all her children.
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Yet wisdom is justified by all her children. ”
36 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he entered into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat.
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One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table.
37 And behold, a woman who was in the city, a sinner; and when she knew that he was sitting at meat in the Pharisee's house, she brought an alabaster cruse of ointment,
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And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment,
38 and standing behind at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.
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and standing behind him at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment.
39 Now when the Pharisee that had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have perceived who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him, that she is a sinner.
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Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what sort of woman this is who is touching him, for she is a sinner. ”
40 And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Teacher, say on.
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And Jesus answering said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you. ”And he answered, “Say it, Teacher. ”
41 A certain lender had two debtors: the one owed five hundred shillings, and the other fifty.
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“A certain moneylender had two debtors. One owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty.
42 When they had not [wherewith] to pay, he forgave them both. Which of them therefore will love him most?
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When they could not pay, he cancelled the debt of both. Now which of them will love him more? ”
43 Simon answered and said, He, I suppose, to whom he forgave the most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.
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Simon answered, “The one, I suppose, for whom he cancelled the larger debt. ” And he said to him, “You have judged rightly. ”
44 And turning to the woman, he said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thy house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath wetted my feet with her tears, and wiped them with her hair.
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Then turning toward the woman he said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.
45 Thou gavest me no kiss: but she, since the time I came in, hath not ceased to kiss my feet.
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You gave me no kiss, but from the time I came in she has not ceased to kiss my feet.
46 My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but she hath anointed my feet with ointment.
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You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment.
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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Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little. ”
48 And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.
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And he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven. ”
49 And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that even forgiveth sins?
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Then those who were at table with him began to say among themselves, “Who is this, who even forgives sins? ”
50 And he said unto the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.
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And he said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace. ”