Luke 12:39
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King James Version (modern wording)
And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.
Luke 12:39 (KJV)
American Standard Version
But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and not have left his house to be broken through.
Luke 12:39 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
But understand this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.
Luke 12:39 (BSB)
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What does Luke 12:39 say?
Luke 12:39 in modern King James wording reads: "And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through."
Where is Luke 12:39 found in the Bible?
Luke 12:39 is verse 39 of chapter 12 of the book of Luke, in the New Testament. Luke has 24 chapters.
Which translations of Luke 12:39 can I read here?
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