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Berean Standard Bible

“The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here.”

Matthew 12:41

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The scribes and Pharisees have asked Jesus for a sign. He answers that the only sign will be that of Jonah, and then compares his generation with the people of Nineveh.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here.

World English Bible (WEB)

The men of Nineveh will stand up in the judgment with this generation, and will condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and behold, someone greater than Jonah is here.

King James Version (KJV)

The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The men of Nineveh shall stand up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and behold, a greater than Jonah is here.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The men of Nineveh will come up in the day of judging and give their decision against this generation: because they were turned from their sins at the preaching of Jonah; and now a greater than Jonah is here.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

'Men of Nineveh shall stand up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it, for they reformed at the proclamation of Jonah, and lo, a greater than Jonah here!

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Los hombres de Nínive se levantarán en el juicio con esta generación, y la condenarán; porque ellos se arrepintieron á la predicación de Jonás; y he aquí más que Jonás en este lugar.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

En el día del juicio, los hombres de Nínive se levantarán y condenarán a esta gente. Porque cuando Jonás les predicó, aquellos se arrepintieron de sus pecados. Y ustedes tienen aquí a uno que es superior a Jonás.

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