Matthew 26:11

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} ye have{G2192}{(G5719)} the poor{G4434} always{G3842} with{G3326} you{G1438}; but{G1161} me{G1691} ye have{G2192}{(G5719)} not{G3756} always{G3842}.

Strong's King James

(11) Because you always have the poor with you but you won't always have Me.

The F.O.G

"You will always have opportunities to help the poor—and you should. But you won't always have Me here with you in person.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for the poor always ye have with you, and me ye have not always;

Young's Literal Translation

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Matthew 26:11

The F.O.G Commentary:

Jean Paul Joseph

Matthew 26:11