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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

World English Bible (WEB)

For John said to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

King James Version (KJV)

For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Because John had said to him, It is not right for you to have her.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for John was saying to him, 'It is not lawful to you to have her,'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque Juan le decía: No te es lícito tenerla.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Herodías odiaba a Juan, porque este se había atrevido a decirle al rey que era incorrecto que se casara con ella.

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