For the Son of Man didn’t come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them.” They went to another village.
Parallel translations
- KJV For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.
- BSB And He and His disciples went on to another village.
- NKJV For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men’s lives but to save them. ” And they went to another village.
- NASB And they went on to another village.
- NLT So they went on to another village.
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Cross-references & the web
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- Matt 20:28even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
- Rom 12:21Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
- John 3:17For God didn’t send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him.
- John 10:10The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.
- Luke 19:10For the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost.”
- Matt 18:10See that you don’t despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.
- 1 Pet 2:21–23For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,
- 1 Tim 1:15The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
- Luke 6:27–31“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
- Luke 23:34Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.
- Luke 22:51But Jesus answered, “Let me at least do this” — and he touched his ear, and healed him.
- John 12:47If anyone listens to my sayings, and doesn’t believe, I don’t judge him. For I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
- Matt 5:39But I tell you, don’t resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
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