Verse 31
Luke 7:31
English Revised Version
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They are like unto children that sit in the marketplace, and call one to another; which say, We piped unto you, and ye did not dance; we wailed, and ye did not weep.
Original Language Text
greek
Τίνι οὖν ὁμοιώσω τοὺς ἀνθρώπους τῆς γενεᾶς ταύτης, καὶ τίνι εἰσὶν ὅμοιοι;
English Translation
To whom then shall I compare the people of this generation, and to whom are they alike?
AI translation from greek via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 7 Context
1
After he had ended all his sayings in the ears of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
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And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick and at the point of death.
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And when he heard concerning Yashua (Jesus), he sent unto him elders of the Jews, asking him that he...
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And they, when they came to Yashua (Jesus), besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou s...
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for he loveth our nation, and himself built us our synagogue.
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And Yashua (Jesus) went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent fr...
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wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say the word, and my servant shall...
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For I also am a man set under authority, having under myself soldiers: and I say to this one, Go, an...
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And when Yashua (Jesus) heard these things, he marveled at him, and turned and said unto the multitu...
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And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole.
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11
And it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went to a city called Nain; and his disciples went with...
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12
Now when he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, there was carried out one that was dead, the...
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13
And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.
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14
And he came nigh and touched the bier: and the bearers stood still. And he said, Young man, I say un...
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15
And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother.
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And fear took hold on all: and they glorified God (Elohim), saying, A great prophet is arisen among...
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17
And this report went forth concerning him in the whole of Judaea, and all the region round about.
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18
And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to the Lord, saying, Art thou he that comet...
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19
And when the men were come unto him, they said, John the Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art...
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20
In that hour he cured many of diseases and plagues and evil spirits; and on many that were blind he...
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21
And he answered and said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; t...
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And blessed is he, whosoever shall find none occasion of stumbling in me.
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And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to say unto the multitudes concerning John,...
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But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously appare...
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But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
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26
This is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy...
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I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there is none greater than John: yet he that is bu...
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And all the people when they heard, and the publicans, justified God (Elohim), being baptized with t...
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But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected for themselves the counsel of God (Elohim), being not bap...
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30
Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation, and to what are they like?
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31
They are like unto children that sit in the marketplace, and call one to another; which say, We pipe...
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For John the Baptist is come eating no bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.
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The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold, a gluttonous man, and a winebibber,...
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And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he entered into the Pharisee’s...
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And behold, a woman which was in the city, a sinner; and when she knew that he was sitting at meat i...
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and standing behind at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears, and wiped them w...
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Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he...
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38
And Yashua (Jesus) answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, M...
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39
A certain lender had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.
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40
When they had not wherewith to pay, he forgave them both. Which of them therefore will love him most...
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Simon answered and said, He, I suppose, to whom he forgave the most. And he said unto him, Thou hast...
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And turning to the woman, he said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, tho...
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Thou gavest me no kiss: but she, since the time I came in, hath not ceased to kiss my feet.
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44
My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but she hath anointed my feet with ointment.
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Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom l...
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And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.
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And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that even forgiveth s...
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48
And he said unto the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.
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