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Berean Standard Bible

“But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.”

Matthew 26:56

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In Gethsemane, as the arresting party seizes Jesus, he tells the crowd he could have been taken openly in the temple. He adds that everything is happening so the Scriptures of the prophets will be fulfilled.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.

World English Bible (WEB)

But all this has happened, that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him, and fled.

King James Version (KJV)

But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But all this is come to pass, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples left him, and fled.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But all this has taken place so that the writings of the prophets might come true. Then all his disciples went from him in flight.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

but all this has come to pass, that the Writings of the prophets may be fulfilled;' then all the disciples, having left him, fled.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas todo esto se hace, para que se cumplan las Escrituras de los profetas. Entonces todos los discípulos huyeron, dejándole.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero esto sucede para que se cumplan las predicciones de los profetas en las Escrituras.Los discípulos huyeron y lo dejaron solo.

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