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Berean Standard Bible

“In fact, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. You have spoken truthfully.””

John 4:18

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Jesus has offered the woman living water, and she asks for it. He then tells her to go call her husband.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

In fact, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. You have spoken truthfully.”

World English Bible (WEB)

for you have had five husbands; and he whom you now have is not your husband. This you have said truly.”

King James Version (KJV)

For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.

American Standard Version (ASV)

for thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: this hast thou said truly.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

You have had five husbands, and the man you have now is not your husband: that was truly said.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for five husbands you have had, and, now, he whom you have is not your husband; this have you said truly.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque cinco maridos has tenido: y el que ahora tienes no es tu marido; esto has dicho con verdad.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

porque has tenido cinco y el que ahora tienes no es tu esposo.

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