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Berean Standard Bible

“But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.””

Matthew 8:12

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Jesus is amazed by a Roman centurion's trust in his word and says many will come from east and west to feast with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. This verse describes the opposite fate of some who assumed their place was secure.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

World English Bible (WEB)

but the children of the Kingdom will be thrown out into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

King James Version (KJV)

But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast forth into the outer darkness: there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But the sons of the kingdom will be put out into the dark, and there will be weeping and cries of pain.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

but the sons of the reign shall be cast forth to the outer darkness -- there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of the teeth.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas los hijos del reino serán echados á las tinieblas de afuera: allí será el lloro y el crujir de dientes.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

En cambio, muchos israelitas que deberían estar en el reino, serán arrojados a las tinieblas de afuera donde todo es llorar y crujir los dientes.

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