One of the same place answered, “Who is their father?” Therefore it became a proverb, “Is Saul also among the prophets?”
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- KJV And one of the same place answered and said, But who is their father? Therefore it became a proverb, Is Saul also among the prophets?
- BSB Then a man who lived there replied, “And who is their father?” So the saying became a proverb: “Is Saul also among the prophets?”
- NKJV Then a man from there answered and said, “But who is their father?” Therefore it became a proverb: “Is Saul also among the prophets?”
- NASB And a man from there responded and said, “And who is their father?” Therefore it became a saying: “Is Saul also among the prophets?”
- NLT And one of those standing there said, “Can anyone become a prophet, no matter who his father is?” So that is the origin of the saying “Is even Saul a prophet?”
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Cross-references · 4
- John 6:45It is written in the prophets, ‘They will all be taught by God.’ Therefore everyone who hears from the Father, and has learned, comes to me.
- Isa 54:13All your children will be taught by Yahweh; and your children’s peace will be great.
- John 7:16Jesus therefore answered them, “My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me.
- Jas 1:17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.
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