The servant told Isaac all the things that he had done.
Parallel translations
- KJV And the servant told Isaac all things that he had done.
- BSB Then the servant told Isaac all that he had done.
- ESV And the servant told Isaac all the things that he had done.
- NKJV And the servant told Isaac all the things that he had done.
- NASB The servant told Isaac all the things that he had done.
- NLT Then the servant told Isaac everything he had done.
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The servant reports to Isaac everything he had accomplished.
Overview
The faithful servant gives a full account of the mission's success. His report completes the cycle of obedience that began with Abraham's charge. The scene closes the servant's role, having faithfully secured the bride God appointed.
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- Mark 6:30The apostles gathered themselves together to Jesus, and they told him all things, whatever they had done, and whatever they had taught.
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