John 1:42
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King James Version (modern wording)
And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, You are Simon the son of Jona: you shall be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
John 1:42 (KJV)
American Standard Version
He brought him unto Jesus. Jesus looked upon him, and said, Thou art Simon the son of John: thou shalt be called Cephas (which is by interpretation, Peter).
John 1:42 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter).
John 1:42 (BSB)
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What does John 1:42 say?
John 1:42 in modern King James wording reads: "And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, You are Simon the son of Jona: you shall be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone."
Where is John 1:42 found in the Bible?
John 1:42 is verse 42 of chapter 1 of the book of John, in the New Testament. John has 21 chapters.
Which translations of John 1:42 can I read here?
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