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Berean Standard Bible

“I came from the Father and entered the world. In turn, I will leave the world and go to the Father.””

John 16:28

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In his final talk before Gethsemane, Jesus summarizes in one sentence the whole movement of his mission. The disciples then say they finally understand.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I came from the Father and entered the world. In turn, I will leave the world and go to the Father.”

World English Bible (WEB)

I came from the Father, and have come into the world. Again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.”

King James Version (KJV)

I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I came out from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go unto the Father.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I came out from the Father and have come into the world: again, I go away from the world and go to the Father.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

I came forth from the Father, and have come to the world; again I leave the world, and go on unto the Father.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Salí del Padre, y he venido al mundo: otra vez dejo el mundo, y voy al Padre.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Salí del Padre y vine al mundo. Ahora dejo el mundo para volver al Padre».

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