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But Jesus told him, “Let the dead bury their own dead. You, however, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But Jesus said to him, “Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but you go and announce the Kingdom of God.”
World English Bible (WEB)
{G1161} Jesus{G2424} said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto him{G846}, Let{G863}{(G5628)} the dead{G3498} bury{G2290}{(G5658)} their{G1438} dead{G3498}: but{G1161} go{G565}{(G5631)} thou{G4771} and preach{G1229}{(G5720)} the kingdom{G932} of God{G2316}.
Strong's King James
(60) Now He said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead but as for you, go proclaim The אֱלֹהִים Elohim's Kingdom!"
The F.O.G
[60] Jesus answered, "Let the spiritually dead bury their physical dead. Your mission is to proclaim God's kingdom." He emphasized the urgency of spiritual priorities.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and Jesus said to him, ‘Suffer the dead to bury their own dead, and thou, having gone away, publish the reign of God.’
Young's Literal Translation
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