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Berean Standard Bible

“But Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.”

Luke 23:28

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As Jesus is led to be crucified, a large crowd follows, including women mourning and lamenting for him. Jesus turns to them with words that look beyond his own suffering.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.

World English Bible (WEB)

But Jesus, turning to them, said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, don’t weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.

King James Version (KJV)

But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But Jesus, turning to them, said, Daughters of Jerusalem, let not your weeping be for me, but for yourselves and for your children.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and Jesus having turned unto them, said, 'Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but for yourselves weep you, and for your children;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas Jesús, vuelto á ellas, les dice: Hijas de Jerusalem, no me lloréis á mí, mas llorad por vosotras mismas, y por vuestros hijos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Jesús se volvió hacía ellas y les dijo:―Hijas de Jerusalén, no lloren por mí. Lloren más bien por ustedes y por sus hijos.

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