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Berean Standard Bible

““Go away,” He told them. “The girl is not dead, but asleep.” And they laughed at Him.”

Matthew 9:24

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A synagogue leader's daughter has died, and Jesus goes to his house. Professional mourners are already there, making a commotion.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“Go away,” He told them. “The girl is not dead, but asleep.” And they laughed at Him.

World English Bible (WEB)

he said to them, “Make room, because the girl isn’t dead, but sleeping.” They were ridiculing him.

King James Version (KJV)

He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

American Standard Version (ASV)

he said, Give place: for the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He said, Make room; for the girl is not dead, but sleeping. And they were laughing at him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

he said to them, 'Withdraw, for the damsel did not die, but does sleep,' and they were deriding him;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Díceles: Apartaos, que la muchacha no es muerta, mas duerme. Y se burlaban de él.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Jesús dijo:―Salgan de aquí. La niña no está muerta, sólo está dormida.La gente se rio de Jesús,

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