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Berean Standard Bible

“A little leaven works through the whole batch of dough.”

Galatians 5:9

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Study note

Paul is alarmed that the Galatians, who had been running well, are being persuaded to add circumcision and law observance to the gospel. He asks who hindered them and insists this persuasion does not come from God.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

A little leaven works through the whole batch of dough.

World English Bible (WEB)

A little yeast grows through the whole lump.

King James Version (KJV)

A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.

American Standard Version (ASV)

A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A little leaven makes a change in all the mass.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

a little leaven the whole lump does leaven;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Un poco de levadura leuda toda la masa.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Como se dice: «Un poco de levadura hace que fermente toda la masa».

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