Matthew 20:23
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King James Version (modern wording)
And he says unto them, All of you shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.
Matthew 20:23 (KJV)
American Standard Version
He saith unto them, My cup indeed ye shall drink: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left hand, is not mine to give; but it is for them for whom it hath been prepared of my Father.
Matthew 20:23 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
“You will indeed drink My cup,” Jesus said. “But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to grant. These seats belong to those for whom My Father has prepared them.”
Matthew 20:23 (BSB)
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What does Matthew 20:23 say?
Matthew 20:23 in modern King James wording reads: "And he says unto them, All of you shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father."
Where is Matthew 20:23 found in the Bible?
Matthew 20:23 is verse 23 of chapter 20 of the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. Matthew has 28 chapters.
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