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Genesis 18:31-33
Good News Translation
Genesis 18:31-33
Good News Translation
31 Abraham said, “Please forgive my boldness in continuing to speak to you, Lord. Suppose that only twenty are found?”
He said, “I will not destroy the city if I find twenty.”
32 Abraham said, “Please don't be angry, Lord, and I will speak only once more. What if only ten are found?”
He said, “I will not destroy it if there are ten.” 33 After he had finished speaking with Abraham, the Lord went away, and Abraham returned home.
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Genesis 18:31-33
New International Version
Genesis 18:31-33
New International Version
31 Abraham said, “Now that I have been so bold as to speak to the Lord, what if only twenty can be found there?”
He said, “For the sake of twenty, I will not destroy it.”
32 Then he said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak just once more.(A) What if only ten can be found there?”
He answered, “For the sake of ten,(B) I will not destroy it.”
33 When the Lord had finished speaking(C) with Abraham, he left,(D) and Abraham returned home.(E)
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