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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I say this as a concession, not as a command.

World English Bible (WEB)

But this I say by way of concession, not of commandment.

King James Version (KJV)

But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But this I say by way of concession, not of commandment.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But this I say as my opinion, and not as an order of the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and this I say by way of concurrence -- not of command,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas esto digo por permisión, no por mandamiento.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Esto que les digo es un consejo, no una orden.

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