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Berean Standard Bible

“Many in the crowds were whispering about Him. Some said, “He is a good man.” But others replied, “No, He deceives the people.””

John 7:12

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At the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem, Jesus is the talk of the crowds even before he appears publicly. People are whispering about him, but quietly, because they fear the leaders.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Many in the crowds were whispering about Him. Some said, “He is a good man.” But others replied, “No, He deceives the people.”

World English Bible (WEB)

There was much murmuring among the multitudes concerning him. Some said, “He is a good man.” Others said, “Not so, but he leads the multitude astray.”

King James Version (KJV)

And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And there was much murmuring among the multitudes concerning him: some said, He is a good man; others said, Not so, but he leadeth the multitude astray.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And there was much discussion about him among the mass of the people. Some said, He is a good man; but others said, No, he is giving people false ideas.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and there was much murmuring about him among the multitudes, some indeed said -- 'He is good;' and others said, 'No, but he leads astray the multitude;'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y había grande murmullo de él entre la gente: porque unos decían: Bueno es; y otros decían: No, antes engaña á las gentes.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Entre la gente había muchos rumores acerca de él. Unos decían: «Él es un buen hombre». Otros afirmaban: «No es bueno porque engaña a la gente».

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