Matthew 8:22

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But Jesus told him, “Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead.”
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} Jesus{G2424} said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto him{G846}, Follow{G190}{(G5720)} me{G3427}; and{G2532} let{G863}{(G5628)} the dead{G3498} bury{G2290}{(G5658)} their{G1438} dead{G3498}.
Strong's King James
(22) But Yeshua said to him, "Follow Me and leave the dead to bury their own dead."
The F.O.G
But Jesus told him, "Follow Me now. Let the spiritually dead bury their physical dead." His startling words emphasized the urgency of the kingdom's call.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and Jesus said to him, ‘Follow me, and suffer the dead to bury their own dead.’
Young's Literal Translation

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