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Berean Standard Bible

“But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ (that is, to bring Christ down)”

Romans 10:6

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Paul contrasts the righteousness that comes by the law with the righteousness that comes by faith. He draws on language from Deuteronomy to show that God's way is near and not out of reach.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ (that is, to bring Christ down)

World English Bible (WEB)

But the righteousness which is of faith says this, “Don’t say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ (that is, to bring Christ down);

King James Version (KJV)

But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)

American Standard Version (ASV)

But the righteousness which is of faith saith thus, Say not in thy heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down:)

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But the righteousness which is of faith says these words, Say not in your heart, Who will go up to heaven? (that is, to make Christ come down:)

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and the righteousness of faith does thus speak: 'You may not say in thine heart, Who shall go up to the heaven,' that is, Christ to bring down?

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas la justicia que es por la fe dice así: No digas en tu corazón: ¿Quién subirá al cielo? (esto es, para traer abajo á Cristo:)

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Sin embargo, acerca de los que confían en Dios para que los declare justos, dice: «No tienes que preguntarte, “¿quién subirá al cielo?” (para pedirle a Cristo que descienda),

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