Berean Standard Bible
“And He asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?” But they were silent.”
Jesus enters a synagogue on the Sabbath where a man with a withered hand is present, and his critics watch to see if he will heal. He turns their silent accusation into a question.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
And He asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?” But they were silent.
World English Bible (WEB)
He said to them, “Is it lawful on the Sabbath day to do good, or to do harm? To save a life, or to kill?” But they were silent.
King James Version (KJV)
And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And he saith unto them, Is it lawful on the sabbath day to do good, or to do harm? to save a life, or to kill? But they held their peace.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
And he said to them, Is it right to do good on the Sabbath or to do evil? to give life or to put to death? But they said nothing.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
And he said to them, 'Is it lawful on the sabbaths to do good, or to do evil? life to save, or to kill?' but they were silent.
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Y les dice: ¿Es lícito hacer bien en sábado, ó hacer mal? ¿salvar la vida, ó quitarla? Mas ellos callaban.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Y les preguntó a los otros:―¿Qué es correcto hacer en el día de reposo: el bien o el mal? ¿Es este un día para salvar una vida o para matar?No le contestaron.
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