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Berean Standard Bible

““My teaching is not My own,” Jesus replied. “It comes from Him who sent Me.”

John 7:16

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During the Feast of Booths, Jesus teaches in the temple, and the Jews marvel that he has learning without formal training. He explains the source of his teaching.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“My teaching is not My own,” Jesus replied. “It comes from Him who sent Me.

World English Bible (WEB)

Jesus therefore answered them, “My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me.

King James Version (KJV)

Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Jesus therefore answered them and said, My teaching is not mine, but his that sent me.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Jesus gave them this answer: It is not my teaching, but his who sent me.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Jesus answered them and said, 'My teaching is not mine, but His who sent me;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Respondióles Jesús, y dijo: Mi doctrina no es mía, sino de aquél que me envió.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Jesús les respondió:―Lo que yo enseño no viene de mí, sino del que me envió.

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