But because I have told you these things, sorrow has filled your heart.
Parallel translations
- KJV But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.
- BSB Instead, your hearts are filled with sorrow because I have told you these things.
- NKJV But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart.
- NASB But because I have said these things to you, grief has filled your heart.
- NLT Instead, you grieve because of what I’ve told you.
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Cross-references · 6
- Luke 24:17He said to them, “What are you talking about as you walk, and are sad?”
- John 20:11–15But Mary was standing outside at the tomb weeping. So, as she wept, she stooped and looked into the tomb,
- John 16:20–22Most certainly I tell you, that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.
- John 14:27–28Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
- Luke 22:45When he rose up from his prayer, he came to the disciples, and found them sleeping because of grief,
- John 14:1“Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me.
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