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Berean Standard Bible

“Indeed, if anyone gives you even a cup of water because you bear the name of Christ, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”

Mark 9:41

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Jesus is teaching his disciples about greatness, welcoming little ones and not blocking others who do good in his name. He adds a promise about small acts of kindness.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Indeed, if anyone gives you even a cup of water because you bear the name of Christ, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.

World English Bible (WEB)

For whoever will give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because you are Christ’s, most certainly I tell you, he will in no way lose his reward.

King James Version (KJV)

For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink, because ye are Christ`s, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Whoever gives you a cup of water, because you are Christ's, truly I say to you, he will in no way be without his reward.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for whoever may give you to drink a cup of water in my name, because you are Christ's, verily I say to you, he may not lose his reward;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y cualquiera que os diere un vaso de agua en mi nombre, porque sois de Cristo, de cierto os digo que no perderá su recompensa.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El que les dé un vaso de agua en mi nombre, porque ustedes son de Cristo, les aseguro que tendrá su recompensa.

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