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Berean Standard Bible

“But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to grant. These seats belong to those for whom they have been prepared.””

Mark 10:40

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In Mark 10 James and John ask Jesus for the places of honor at his right and left in his glory. The other disciples grow indignant at them.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to grant. These seats belong to those for whom they have been prepared.”

World English Bible (WEB)

but to sit at my right hand and at my left hand is not mine to give, but for whom it has been prepared.”

King James Version (KJV)

But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.

American Standard Version (ASV)

but to sit on my right hand or on [my] left hand is not mine to give; but [it is for them] for whom it hath been prepared.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But to be seated at my right hand or at my left is not for me to give: but it is for those for whom it has been made ready.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

but to sit on my right and on my left, is not mine to give, but -- to those for whom it has been prepared.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas que os sentéis á mi diestra y á mi siniestra, no es mío darlo, sino á quienes está aparejado.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

pero yo no puedo concederles lo que me piden. Ya está decidido quiénes serán los que se sienten a mi derecha y a mi izquierda.

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