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Luke 19

And Jesus went in and passed through Jericho. And there was a man named Zacchaeus, who was the chief tax collector, and he was rich. And he tried to see who Jesus was, and couldn't because of the crowd, because he was short. And he ran on ahead and climbed up a sycamore tree to see him, because he was going to pass that way.

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Zacchaeus

And Jesus went in and passed through Jericho. And there was a man named Zacchaeus, who was the chief tax collector, and he was rich. And he tried to see who Jesus was, and couldn't because of the crowd, because he was short. And he ran on ahead and climbed up a sycamore tree to see him, because he was going to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place he looked up and saw him, and said to him, Zacchaeus, hurry up and come down. Because today I have to stay at your house. And he hurried down and welcomed him gladly. And when they saw it they all grumbled, saying that he had gone to be the guest of a man who is a sinner. And Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, Look, Lord — I give half my goods to the poor. And if I have taken anything from any man by false accusation, I pay him back four times over. And Jesus said to him, Today salvation has come to this house, since he too is a son of Abraham. Because the Son of man has come to seek and to save what was lost.

And Jesus went in and went through Jericho. And look — there was a man named Zacchaeus, who was the chief among the tax collectors, and he was rich. And he tried to see Jesus, who he was, and couldn't because of the crowd, because he was short. And he ran ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him. Because he was going to go past that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and saw him, and said to him: Zacchaeus, hurry and come down. Because today I have to stay at your house. And he hurried and came down and took him in gladly. And when they saw it, they all grumbled: He's gone to be a guest with a man who's a sinner. And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord: Look, Lord — half my goods I give to the poor. And if I've taken anything from any man by false charge, I give him back four times over. And Jesus said to him: Today salvation has come to this house, because he's a son of Abraham too. Because the Son of Man has come to look for and to save what was lost.

And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

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And Jesus went in and passed through Jericho.

Plain English

And Jesus went in and went through Jericho.

King James Version, 1611

And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.

2

And there was a man named Zacchaeus, who was the chief tax collector, and he was rich.

Plain English

And look — there was a man named Zacchaeus, who was the chief among the tax collectors, and he was rich.

King James Version, 1611

And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.

3

And he tried to see who Jesus was, and couldn't because of the crowd, because he was short.

Plain English

And he tried to see Jesus, who he was, and couldn't because of the crowd, because he was short.

King James Version, 1611

And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.

4

And he ran on ahead and climbed up a sycamore tree to see him, because he was going to pass that way.

Plain English

And he ran ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him. Because he was going to go past that way.

King James Version, 1611

And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.

5

And when Jesus came to the place he looked up and saw him, and said to him, Zacchaeus, hurry up and come down. Because today I have to stay at your house.

Plain English

And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and saw him, and said to him: Zacchaeus, hurry and come down. Because today I have to stay at your house.

King James Version, 1611

And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.

6

And he hurried down and welcomed him gladly.

Plain English

And he hurried and came down and took him in gladly.

King James Version, 1611

And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.

7

And when they saw it they all grumbled, saying that he had gone to be the guest of a man who is a sinner.

Plain English

And when they saw it, they all grumbled: He's gone to be a guest with a man who's a sinner.

King James Version, 1611

And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.

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And Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, Look, Lord — I give half my goods to the poor. And if I have taken anything from any man by false accusation, I pay him back four times over.

Plain English

And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord: Look, Lord — half my goods I give to the poor. And if I've taken anything from any man by false charge, I give him back four times over.

King James Version, 1611

And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.

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And Jesus said to him, Today salvation has come to this house, since he too is a son of Abraham.

Plain English

And Jesus said to him: Today salvation has come to this house, because he's a son of Abraham too.

King James Version, 1611

And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

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Because the Son of man has come to seek and to save what was lost.

Plain English

Because the Son of Man has come to look for and to save what was lost.

King James Version, 1611

For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

The ten pounds

And as they heard these things, he went on and told a parable, because he was near Jerusalem, and because they thought the kingdom of God was going to appear straight away. So he said, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive a kingdom for himself, and to come back. And he called ten of his servants and gave them ten pounds, and said to them, Put this to work until I come. But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We won't have this man to reign over us. And when he came back, having received the kingdom, he ordered those servants to be called to him, the ones he had given the money to, so he could find out how much every man had gained by trading. Then the first came, saying, Lord, your pound has gained ten pounds. And he said to him, Well done, good servant. Because you have been faithful in a very little, take authority over ten towns. And the second came, saying, Lord, your pound has gained five pounds. And he said to him likewise, You take charge of five towns. And another came, saying, Lord, here is your pound, which I have kept laid up in a cloth. Because I was afraid of you, since you are a hard man. You take up what you didn't lay down, and reap what you didn't sow. And he said to him, Out of your own mouth I will judge you, you wicked servant. You knew I was a hard man, taking up what I didn't lay down and reaping what I didn't sow. So why didn't you put my money in the bank, so that when I came I could have collected my own with interest? And he said to those standing by, Take the pound from him and give it to the man who has ten pounds. And they said to him, Lord, he has ten pounds already. Because I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given. And from the one who hasn't, even what he has will be taken away. But as for those enemies of mine who wouldn't have me reign over them — bring them here and kill them in front of me.

And as they heard these things, he added and spoke a story, because he was near Jerusalem and because they thought the kingdom of God would show itself straight away. So he said: A certain nobleman went into a far country to get himself a kingdom and to come back. And he called his ten servants and handed them ten pounds and said to them: Do business till I come. But his citizens hated him and sent a message after him: We won't have this man to rule over us. And it happened that when he'd come back, having got the kingdom, then he ordered these servants to be called to him who he'd given the money, so he could know how much every man had gained by trading. Then the first came: Lord, your pound has gained ten pounds. And he said to him: Well done, you good servant. Because you've been faithful in a very little, have authority over ten towns. And the second came: Lord, your pound has gained five pounds. And he said the same to him: You be over five towns too. And another came: Lord, look — here's your pound, that I've kept laid up in a napkin. Because I was frightened of you, because you're a hard man. You take up what you didn't lay down and reap what you didn't sow. And he says to him: Out of your own mouth I'll judge you, you wicked servant. You knew I was a hard man, taking up what I didn't lay down and reaping what I didn't sow. So why didn't you put my money in the bank, so at my coming I could have wanted my own with interest? And he said to the ones standing by: Take the pound from him and give it to the one who's got ten pounds. And they said to him: Lord, he's got ten pounds. Because I say to you that to every one who has it'll be given. And from the one who hasn't, even what he has will be taken away from him. But those against me, who wouldn't have me rule over them, bring them here and kill them in front of me.

And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds. And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds. And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities. And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin: For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow. And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow: Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury? And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds. (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.) For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him. But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.

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And as they heard these things, he went on and told a parable, because he was near Jerusalem, and because they thought the kingdom of God was going to appear straight away.

Plain English

And as they heard these things, he added and spoke a story, because he was near Jerusalem and because they thought the kingdom of God would show itself straight away.

King James Version, 1611

And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.

12

So he said, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive a kingdom for himself, and to come back.

Plain English

So he said: A certain nobleman went into a far country to get himself a kingdom and to come back.

King James Version, 1611

He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.

13

And he called ten of his servants and gave them ten pounds, and said to them, Put this to work until I come.

Plain English

And he called his ten servants and handed them ten pounds and said to them: Do business till I come.

King James Version, 1611

And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.

14

But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We won't have this man to reign over us.

Plain English

But his citizens hated him and sent a message after him: We won't have this man to rule over us.

King James Version, 1611

But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.

15

And when he came back, having received the kingdom, he ordered those servants to be called to him, the ones he had given the money to, so he could find out how much every man had gained by trading.

Plain English

And it happened that when he'd come back, having got the kingdom, then he ordered these servants to be called to him who he'd given the money, so he could know how much every man had gained by trading.

King James Version, 1611

And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.

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Then the first came, saying, Lord, your pound has gained ten pounds.

Plain English

Then the first came: Lord, your pound has gained ten pounds.

King James Version, 1611

Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.

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And he said to him, Well done, good servant. Because you have been faithful in a very little, take authority over ten towns.

Plain English

And he said to him: Well done, you good servant. Because you've been faithful in a very little, have authority over ten towns.

King James Version, 1611

And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

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And the second came, saying, Lord, your pound has gained five pounds.

Plain English

And the second came: Lord, your pound has gained five pounds.

King James Version, 1611

And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.

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And he said to him likewise, You take charge of five towns.

Plain English

And he said the same to him: You be over five towns too.

King James Version, 1611

And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities.

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And another came, saying, Lord, here is your pound, which I have kept laid up in a cloth.

Plain English

And another came: Lord, look — here's your pound, that I've kept laid up in a napkin.

King James Version, 1611

And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:

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Because I was afraid of you, since you are a hard man. You take up what you didn't lay down, and reap what you didn't sow.

Plain English

Because I was frightened of you, because you're a hard man. You take up what you didn't lay down and reap what you didn't sow.

King James Version, 1611

For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.

22

And he said to him, Out of your own mouth I will judge you, you wicked servant. You knew I was a hard man, taking up what I didn't lay down and reaping what I didn't sow.

Plain English

And he says to him: Out of your own mouth I'll judge you, you wicked servant. You knew I was a hard man, taking up what I didn't lay down and reaping what I didn't sow.

King James Version, 1611

And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:

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So why didn't you put my money in the bank, so that when I came I could have collected my own with interest?

Plain English

So why didn't you put my money in the bank, so at my coming I could have wanted my own with interest?

King James Version, 1611

Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?

24

And he said to those standing by, Take the pound from him and give it to the man who has ten pounds.

Plain English

And he said to the ones standing by: Take the pound from him and give it to the one who's got ten pounds.

King James Version, 1611

And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.

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And they said to him, Lord, he has ten pounds already.

Plain English

And they said to him: Lord, he's got ten pounds.

King James Version, 1611

(And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)

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Because I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given. And from the one who hasn't, even what he has will be taken away.

Plain English

Because I say to you that to every one who has it'll be given. And from the one who hasn't, even what he has will be taken away from him.

King James Version, 1611

For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him.

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But as for those enemies of mine who wouldn't have me reign over them — bring them here and kill them in front of me.

Plain English

But those against me, who wouldn't have me rule over them, bring them here and kill them in front of me.

King James Version, 1611

But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.

Coming into Jerusalem

And when he had said this he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. And when he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying, Go into the village opposite you. And as you go in you will find a colt tied up, that nobody has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. And if anyone asks you, Why are you untying it? — this is what you are to say: Because the Lord needs it. And those who were sent went their way and found it just as he had told them. And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, Why are you untying the colt? And they said, The Lord needs it. And they brought it to Jesus. And they threw their cloaks on the colt, and they set Jesus on it. And as he went, they spread their clothes on the road. And when he had come near, at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, saying, Blessed be the King who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, Master, rebuke your disciples. And he answered them, I tell you that if these keep quiet, the stones will cry out straight away. And when he had come near, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, If only you had known, even you, at least on this day of yours, the things that make for your peace. But now they are hidden from your eyes. Because the days will come on you when your enemies will throw up earthworks against you, and surround you, and hem you in on every side. And they will level you to the ground, and your children inside you. And they won't leave one stone on another in you, because you didn't know the time of your visitation. And he went into the temple and began to drive out those who were selling in it, and those who were buying, saying to them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer. But you have made it a den of thieves. And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the leading men of the people looked for a way to destroy him, and couldn't find what they might do. Because all the people hung on his words.

And when he'd spoken like that, he went on in front, going up to Jerusalem. And it happened that when he'd come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, and said: Go into the village opposite you. And when you go in, you'll find a colt tied, that no man has ever sat on. Untie him and bring him here. And if any man asks you: Why do you untie him? — this is what you'll say to him: Because the Lord needs him. And the ones who were sent went their way and found it the way he'd said to them. And as they were untying the colt, the owners of it said to them: Why do you untie the colt? And they said: The Lord needs him. And they brought him to Jesus. And they threw their clothes on the colt and set Jesus on him. And as he went, they spread their clothes on the way. And when he'd come near, now at the going down of the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of the disciples started to celebrate and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they'd seen. And said: Blessed be the King who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest. And some of the Pharisees from among the crowd said to him: Teacher, tell your disciples off. And he answered them: I tell you that if these held their peace, the stones would cry out straight away. And when he'd come near, he looked at the town and wept over it, and said: If you'd known, even you, at least in this day of yours, the things that belong to your peace. But now they're hidden from your eyes. Because the days will come on you when the ones against you will throw up a bank about you and surround you and hem you in on every side, and will lay you level with the ground, and your children in you. And they won't leave in you one stone on another, because you didn't know the time you were looked at. And he went into the temple and started to throw out the ones who sold in it and the ones who bought, and said to them: It's written: My house is the house of prayer. But you've made it a den of thieves. And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people looked to wreck him, and couldn't find what they could do. Because all the people were very attentive to hear him.

And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither. And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him. And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them. And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt? And they said, The Lord hath need of him. And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen; Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation. And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought; Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves. And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.

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And when he had said this he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.

Plain English

And when he'd spoken like that, he went on in front, going up to Jerusalem.

King James Version, 1611

And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem.

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And when he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

Plain English

And it happened that when he'd come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

King James Version, 1611

And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

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saying, Go into the village opposite you. And as you go in you will find a colt tied up, that nobody has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here.

Plain English

and said: Go into the village opposite you. And when you go in, you'll find a colt tied, that no man has ever sat on. Untie him and bring him here.

King James Version, 1611

Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither.

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And if anyone asks you, Why are you untying it? — this is what you are to say: Because the Lord needs it.

Plain English

And if any man asks you: Why do you untie him? — this is what you'll say to him: Because the Lord needs him.

King James Version, 1611

And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.

32

And those who were sent went their way and found it just as he had told them.

Plain English

And the ones who were sent went their way and found it the way he'd said to them.

King James Version, 1611

And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them.

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And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, Why are you untying the colt?

Plain English

And as they were untying the colt, the owners of it said to them: Why do you untie the colt?

King James Version, 1611

And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?

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And they said, The Lord needs it.

Plain English

And they said: The Lord needs him.

King James Version, 1611

And they said, The Lord hath need of him.

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And they brought it to Jesus. And they threw their cloaks on the colt, and they set Jesus on it.

Plain English

And they brought him to Jesus. And they threw their clothes on the colt and set Jesus on him.

King James Version, 1611

And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.

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And as he went, they spread their clothes on the road.

Plain English

And as he went, they spread their clothes on the way.

King James Version, 1611

And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way.

37

And when he had come near, at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen,

Plain English

And when he'd come near, now at the going down of the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of the disciples started to celebrate and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they'd seen.

King James Version, 1611

And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;

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saying, Blessed be the King who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

Plain English

And said: Blessed be the King who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest.

King James Version, 1611

Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

39

And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, Master, rebuke your disciples.

Plain English

And some of the Pharisees from among the crowd said to him: Teacher, tell your disciples off.

King James Version, 1611

And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.

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And he answered them, I tell you that if these keep quiet, the stones will cry out straight away.

Plain English

And he answered them: I tell you that if these held their peace, the stones would cry out straight away.

King James Version, 1611

And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

41

And when he had come near, he saw the city and wept over it,

Plain English

And when he'd come near, he looked at the town and wept over it,

King James Version, 1611

And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,

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saying, If only you had known, even you, at least on this day of yours, the things that make for your peace. But now they are hidden from your eyes.

Plain English

and said: If you'd known, even you, at least in this day of yours, the things that belong to your peace. But now they're hidden from your eyes.

King James Version, 1611

Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.

43

Because the days will come on you when your enemies will throw up earthworks against you, and surround you, and hem you in on every side.

Plain English

Because the days will come on you when the ones against you will throw up a bank about you and surround you and hem you in on every side,

King James Version, 1611

For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,

44

And they will level you to the ground, and your children inside you. And they won't leave one stone on another in you, because you didn't know the time of your visitation.

Plain English

and will lay you level with the ground, and your children in you. And they won't leave in you one stone on another, because you didn't know the time you were looked at.

King James Version, 1611

And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation.

45

And he went into the temple and began to drive out those who were selling in it, and those who were buying,

Plain English

And he went into the temple and started to throw out the ones who sold in it and the ones who bought,

King James Version, 1611

And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought;

46

saying to them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer. But you have made it a den of thieves.

Plain English

and said to them: It's written: My house is the house of prayer. But you've made it a den of thieves.

King James Version, 1611

Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.

47

And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the leading men of the people looked for a way to destroy him,

Plain English

And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people looked to wreck him,

King James Version, 1611

And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him,

48

and couldn't find what they might do. Because all the people hung on his words.

Plain English

and couldn't find what they could do. Because all the people were very attentive to hear him.

King James Version, 1611

And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.