Peter said to him, “Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everybody?”
Parallel translations
- KJV Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?
- BSB “Lord,” said Peter, “are You addressing this parable to us, or to everyone else as well?”
- NKJV Then Peter said to Him, “Lord, do You speak this parable only to us, or to all people?”
- NASB Peter said, “Lord, are You telling this parable to us, or to everyone else as well?”
- NLT Peter asked, “Lord, is that illustration just for us or for everyone?”
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Cross-references · 4
- Mark 13:37What I tell you, I tell all: Watch.”
- 1 Pet 4:7But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.
- Mark 14:37He came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn’t you watch one hour?
- 1 Pet 5:8Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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