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Berean Standard Bible

““I have told you these things so that you will not fall away.”

John 16:1

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Study note

John 16 continues Jesus' farewell words to his disciples on the night before the cross. He has just warned them that the world will hate them as it hated him, and that the Spirit will testify about him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“I have told you these things so that you will not fall away.

World English Bible (WEB)

“I have said these things to you so that you wouldn’t be caused to stumble.

King James Version (KJV)

These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.

American Standard Version (ASV)

These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be caused to stumble.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I have said these things to you so that you may not be in doubt.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

'These things I have spoken to you, that you may not be stumbled,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

ESTAS cosas os he hablado, para que no os escandalicéis.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»Les digo todas estas cosas para que no disminuya su fe.

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