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Berean Standard Bible

“I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.”

John 15:11

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Jesus has just told his disciples that just as the Father has loved him, he has loved them, and that they remain in his love by keeping his commands. He now explains why he has been telling them all this on the eve of his suffering.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.

World English Bible (WEB)

I have spoken these things to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be made full.

King James Version (KJV)

These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

American Standard Version (ASV)

These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy may be in you, and [that] your joy may be made full.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I have said these things to you so that I may have joy in you and so that your joy may be complete.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

these things I have spoken to you, that my joy in you may remain, and your joy may be full.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Estas cosas os he hablado, para que mi gozo esté en vosotros, y vuestro gozo sea cumplido.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Les digo esto para que también tengan mi alegría y así su alegría sea completa.

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