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Berean Standard Bible

““My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by.”

Genesis 18:3

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Abraham is resting at the entrance of his tent in the heat of the day near the oaks of Mamre when three men appear. In the ancient Near East, travelers depended on the hospitality of strangers, and welcoming them was a serious moral duty.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by.

World English Bible (WEB)

and said, “My lord, if now I have found favor in your sight, please don’t go away from your servant.

King James Version (KJV)

And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:

American Standard Version (ASV)

and said, My lord, if now I have found favor in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And said, My Lord, if now I have grace in your eyes, do not go away from your servant:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y dijo: Señor, si ahora he hallado gracia en tus ojos, ruégote que no pases de tu siervo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

y dijo: ―Mi señor, le ruego por favor que no pase de largo, sino que se quede aquí un momento.

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