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Berean Standard Bible

“The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.””

John 12:8

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Judas has criticized Mary's costly anointing, and Jesus defends her. Her act is a loving preparation for His burial.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.”

World English Bible (WEB)

For you always have the poor with you, but you don’t always have me.”

King James Version (KJV)

For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For the poor ye have always with you; but me ye have not always.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The poor you have ever with you, but me you have not for ever.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for the poor you have always with yourselves, and me you have not always.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque á los pobres siempre los tenéis con vosotros, mas á mí no siempre me tenéis.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

A los pobres siempre los tendrán con ustedes, pero a mí no siempre me tendrán.

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