John 12:8

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The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For you always have the poor with you, but you don’t always have me.”
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} the poor{G4434} always{G3842} ye have{G2192}{(G5719)} with{G3326} you{G1438}; but{G1161} me{G1691} ye have{G2192}{(G5719)} not{G3756} always{G3842}.
Strong's King James
(8) For you always have the poor with you but you don't always have Me.
The F.O.G
[8] "The poor will always be with you, but you won't always have Me." Jesus affirmed both ongoing care for the poor and the unique significance of His presence.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for the poor ye have always with yourselves, and me ye have not always.’
Young's Literal Translation

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