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Berean Standard Bible

“Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.”

Luke 1:58

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Elizabeth, long thought barren, has given birth to a son in her old age. The neighbors and relatives hear what has happened.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.

World English Bible (WEB)

Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy towards her, and they rejoiced with her.

King James Version (KJV)

And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And her neighbors and her kinsfolk heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy towards her; and they rejoiced with her.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And it came to the ears of her neighbours and relations that the Lord had been very good to her, and they took part in her joy.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and the neighbours and her kindred heard that the Lord was making His kindness great with her, and they were rejoicing with her.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y oyeron los vecinos y los parientes que Dios había hecho con ella grande misericordia, y se alegraron con ella.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Sus vecinos y familiares se llenaron de alegría al enterarse de que el Señor había sido misericordioso.

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