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Berean Standard Bible

“In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?”

John 14:2

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On the night before his death, Jesus tells his troubled disciples that he is leaving them. Their hearts are heavy, so he offers comfort in the form of a promise about the future.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?

World English Bible (WEB)

In my Father’s house are many homes. If it weren’t so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.

King James Version (KJV)

In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

American Standard Version (ASV)

In my Father`s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

In my Father's house are rooms enough; if it was not so, would I have said that I am going to make ready a place for you?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

in the house of my Father are many mansions; and if not, I would have told you; I go on to prepare a place for you;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

En la casa de mi Padre muchas moradas hay: de otra manera os lo hubiera dicho: voy, pues, á preparar lugar para vosotros.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

En la casa de mi Padre hay muchas viviendas; si no fuera así, no les habría dicho que voy a prepararles un lugar.

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