Berean Standard Bible
“The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.”
At Bethany a woman has poured costly perfume on Jesus' head, and some disciples object that the money could have helped the poor. Jesus defends her.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.
World English Bible (WEB)
For you always have the poor with you; but you don’t always have me.
King James Version (KJV)
For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
For the poor you have ever with you, but me you have not for ever.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
for the poor always you have with you, and me you have not always;
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque siempre tendréis pobres con vosotros, mas á mí no siempre me tendréis.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Entre ustedes siempre habrá pobres, pero yo no estaré siempre con ustedes.
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