Matthew 12:12
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King James Version (modern wording)
How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.
Matthew 12:12 (KJV)
American Standard Version
How much then is a man of more value than a sheep! Wherefore it is lawful to do good on the sabbath day.
Matthew 12:12 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
How much more valuable is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.”
Matthew 12:12 (BSB)
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What does Matthew 12:12 say?
Matthew 12:12 in modern King James wording reads: "How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days."
Where is Matthew 12:12 found in the Bible?
Matthew 12:12 is verse 12 of chapter 12 of the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. Matthew has 28 chapters.
Which translations of Matthew 12:12 can I read here?
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