Berean Standard Bible
“For I testify about them that they are zealous for God, but not on the basis of knowledge.”
Paul is grieving over his fellow Israelites who have not embraced Christ. He writes with affection, not condemnation, about their sincere religious effort.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For I testify about them that they are zealous for God, but not on the basis of knowledge.
World English Bible (WEB)
For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.
King James Version (KJV)
For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
For I give witness of them that they have a strong desire for God, but not with knowledge.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
for I bear them testimony that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge,
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque yo les doy testimonio que tienen celo de Dios, mas no conforme á ciencia.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Yo conozco el celo que sienten por la causa de Dios, pero se trata de un celo equivocado.
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