Jonah 1:8
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King James Version (modern wording)
Then said they unto him, Tell us, we pray you, for whose cause this evil is upon us; What is yours occupation? and whence come you? what is your country? and of what people are you?
Jonah 1:8 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Then said they unto him, Tell us, we pray thee, for whose cause this evil is upon us; what is thine occupation? and whence comest thou? what is thy country? and of what people art thou?
Jonah 1:8 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
“Tell us now,” they demanded, “who is to blame for this calamity that is upon us? What is your occupation, and where have you come from? What is your country, and who are your people?”
Jonah 1:8 (BSB)
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What does Jonah 1:8 say?
Jonah 1:8 in modern King James wording reads: "Then said they unto him, Tell us, we pray you, for whose cause this evil is upon us; What is yours occupation? and whence come you? what is your country? and of what people are you?"
Where is Jonah 1:8 found in the Bible?
Jonah 1:8 is verse 8 of chapter 1 of the book of Jonah, in the Old Testament. Jonah has 4 chapters.
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