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Berean Standard Bible

“Then He proceeded to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it out to some tenants, and went away for a long time.”

Luke 20:9

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In the temple during his last week, Jesus has been questioned by the chief priests about his authority. He answers by telling a parable directed at the people, but the leaders realize it is aimed at them.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Then He proceeded to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it out to some tenants, and went away for a long time.

World English Bible (WEB)

He began to tell the people this parable. “A man planted a vineyard, and rented it out to some farmers, and went into another country for a long time.

King James Version (KJV)

Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And he began to speak unto the people this parable: A man planted a vineyard, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into another country for a long time.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And he gave the people this story: A man made a vine-garden and gave the use of it to some field-workers and went into another country for a long time.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And he began to speak unto the people this simile: 'A certain man planted a vineyard, and gave it out to husbandmen, and went abroad for a long time,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y comenzó á decir al pueblo esta parábola: Un hombre plantó una viña, y arrendóla á labradores, y se ausentó por mucho tiempo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Después le contó a la gente esta parábola:―Un hombre plantó un viñedo, lo alquiló a unos labradores y luego se fue de viaje por largo tiempo.

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