John 21:18
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King James Version (modern wording)
Verily, verily, I say unto you, When you were young, you gird yourself, and walked where you would: but when you shall be old, you shall stretch forth your hands, and another shall gird you, and carry you where you would not.
John 21:18 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.
John 21:18 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Truly, truly, I tell you, when you were young, you dressed yourself and walked where you wanted; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.”
John 21:18 (BSB)
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What does John 21:18 say?
John 21:18 in modern King James wording reads: "Verily, verily, I say unto you, When you were young, you gird yourself, and walked where you would: but when you shall be old, you shall stretch forth your hands, and another shall gird you, and carry you where you would not."
Where is John 21:18 found in the Bible?
John 21:18 is verse 18 of chapter 21 of the book of John, in the New Testament. John has 21 chapters.
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