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Berean Standard Bible

“from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, all of it will be charged to this generation.”

Luke 11:51

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Jesus is pronouncing woes on those who build tombs for the prophets while their ancestors killed them. He says the blood of all the prophets shed since the foundation of the world will be charged against this generation.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, all of it will be charged to this generation.

World English Bible (WEB)

from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary.’ Yes, I tell you, it will be required of this generation.

King James Version (KJV)

From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.

American Standard Version (ASV)

from the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary: yea, I say unto you, it shall be required of this generation.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

From the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, who was put to death between the altar and the Temple. Yes, I say to you, It will come on this generation.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

from the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, who perished between the altar and the house; yes, I say to you, It shall be required from this generation.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Desde la sangre de Abel, hasta la sangre de Zacarías, que murió entre el altar y el templo: así os digo, será demandada de esta generación.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

desde la muerte de Abel hasta la de Zacarías, a quien mataron entre el altar y el santuario. Sí, les aseguro que a esta generación se le pedirá cuentas de todo esto.

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