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Berean Standard Bible

“Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “Please take note that the place where we meet with you is too small for us.”

2 Kings 6:1

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The company of the prophets tells Elisha their meeting place is too small. The chapter begins with a modest request for a new dwelling.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “Please take note that the place where we meet with you is too small for us.

World English Bible (WEB)

The sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “See now, the place where we live and meet with you is too small for us.

King James Version (KJV)

And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell before thee is too strait for us.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, There is not room enough for us in the place where we are living under your care;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

LOS hijos de los profetas dijeron á Eliseo: He aquí, el lugar en que moramos contigo nos es estrecho.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Un día, los discípulos de profetas le dijeron a Eliseo:

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