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Matthew 11:5-7
Contemporary English Version
Matthew 11:5-7
Contemporary English Version
5 (A) The blind are now able to see, and the lame can walk. People with leprosy[a] are being healed, and the deaf can hear. The dead are raised to life, and the poor are hearing the good news. 6 God will bless everyone who doesn't reject me because of what I do.”
7 As John's followers were going away, Jesus spoke to the crowds about John:
What sort of person did you go out into the desert to see? Was he like tall grass blown about by the wind?
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- 11.5 leprosy: See the note at 8.2.
Matthew 11:5-7
New International Version
Matthew 11:5-7
New International Version
5 The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy[a] are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor.(A) 6 Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.”(B)
7 As John’s(C) disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness(D) to see? A reed swayed by the wind?
Footnotes
- Matthew 11:5 The Greek word traditionally translated leprosy was used for various diseases affecting the skin.
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