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the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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Simplified Cowboy Version
Luke 18:27
Jesus said, "It is impossible for man to get in on his own, but all things are possible with God."
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Christian Standard Bible®
He replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.”
He replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.”
King James Version (1611)
And he said, The things which are vnpossible with men, are possible with God.
And he said, The things which are vnpossible with men, are possible with God.
King James Version
And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
English Standard Version
But he said, "What is impossible with man is possible with God."
But he said, "What is impossible with man is possible with God."
New American Standard Bible
But He said, "The things that are impossible with people are possible with God."
But He said, "The things that are impossible with people are possible with God."
New Century Version
Jesus answered, "The things impossible for people are possible for God."
Jesus answered, "The things impossible for people are possible for God."
Amplified Bible
But He said, "The things that are impossible with people are possible with God."
But He said, "The things that are impossible with people are possible with God."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
But He said, "The things that are impossible with people are possible with God."
But He said, "The things that are impossible with people are possible with God."
Legacy Standard Bible
But He said, "The things that are impossible with people are possible with God."
But He said, "The things that are impossible with people are possible with God."
Berean Standard Bible
But Jesus said, "What is impossible with man is possible with God."
But Jesus said, "What is impossible with man is possible with God."
Contemporary English Version
Jesus replied, "There are some things that people cannot do, but God can do anything."
Jesus replied, "There are some things that people cannot do, but God can do anything."
Complete Jewish Bible
He said, "What is impossible humanly is possible with God."
He said, "What is impossible humanly is possible with God."
Darby Translation
But he said, The things that are impossible with men are possible with God.
But he said, The things that are impossible with men are possible with God.
Easy-to-Read Version
Jesus answered, "God can do things that are not possible for people to do."
Jesus answered, "God can do things that are not possible for people to do."
Geneva Bible (1587)
And he said, The things which are vnpossible with men, are possible with God.
And he said, The things which are vnpossible with men, are possible with God.
George Lamsa Translation
But Jesus said, Those things which are impossible to men are possible to God.
But Jesus said, Those things which are impossible to men are possible to God.
Good News Translation
Jesus answered, "What is humanly impossible is possible for God."
Jesus answered, "What is humanly impossible is possible for God."
Lexham English Bible
But he said, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."
But he said, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."
Literal Translation
But He said, The things impossible with men are possible with God.
But He said, The things impossible with men are possible with God.
American Standard Version
But he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
But he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
Bible in Basic English
But he said, Things which are not possible with man are possible with God.
But he said, Things which are not possible with man are possible with God.
Hebrew Names Version
But he said, "The things which are impossible with men are possible with God."
But he said, "The things which are impossible with men are possible with God."
International Standard Version
JesusHe">[fn] replied, "The things that are impossible for people are possible for God."Jeremiah 32:17; Zechariah 8:6; Matthew 19:26; Luke 1:37;">[xr]
JesusHe">[fn] replied, "The things that are impossible for people are possible for God."Jeremiah 32:17; Zechariah 8:6; Matthew 19:26; Luke 1:37;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
But Jeshu said, Those (things) which with the sons of men are not possible, with Aloha are possible to be done.
But Jeshu said, Those (things) which with the sons of men are not possible, with Aloha are possible to be done.
Murdock Translation
And Jesus said: Those things which, with men, cannot be, with God, can be.
And Jesus said: Those things which, with men, cannot be, with God, can be.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And he sayde: The thynges which are vnpossible wih men, are possible with God.
And he sayde: The thynges which are vnpossible wih men, are possible with God.
English Revised Version
But he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
But he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
World English Bible
But he said, "The things which are impossible with men are possible with God."
But he said, "The things which are impossible with men are possible with God."
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And he said, The things impossible with men, are possible with God.
And he said, The things impossible with men, are possible with God.
Weymouth's New Testament
"Things impossible with man," He replied, "are possible with God."
"Things impossible with man," He replied, "are possible with God."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And he seide to hem, Tho thingis that ben impossible anentis men, ben possible anentis God.
And he seide to hem, Tho thingis that ben impossible anentis men, ben possible anentis God.
Update Bible Version
But he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
But he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
Webster's Bible Translation
Then he said, The things which are impossible with men, are possible with God.
Then he said, The things which are impossible with men, are possible with God.
New English Translation
He replied, "What is impossible for mere humans is possible for God."
He replied, "What is impossible for mere humans is possible for God."
New King James Version
But He said, "The things which are impossible with men are possible with God."
But He said, "The things which are impossible with men are possible with God."
New Living Translation
He replied, "What is impossible for people is possible with God."
He replied, "What is impossible for people is possible with God."
New Life Bible
Jesus said, "God can do things men cannot do."
Jesus said, "God can do things men cannot do."
New Revised Standard
He replied, "What is impossible for mortals is possible for God."
He replied, "What is impossible for mortals is possible for God."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, he, said - The things impossible with men, are, possible with God.
And, he, said - The things impossible with men, are, possible with God.
Douay-Rheims Bible
He said to them: The things that are impossible with men are possible with God.
He said to them: The things that are impossible with men are possible with God.
Revised Standard Version
But he said, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."
But he said, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And he sayde: Thinges which are vnpossible with men are possible with God.
And he sayde: Thinges which are vnpossible with men are possible with God.
Young's Literal Translation
and he said, `The things impossible with men are possible with God.'
and he said, `The things impossible with men are possible with God.'
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But he sayde: loke what is vnpossible with me, is possible with God.
But he sayde: loke what is vnpossible with me, is possible with God.
Mace New Testament (1729)
Jesus answer'd, by divine assistance men may do that which would be otherwise impossible.
Jesus answer'd, by divine assistance men may do that which would be otherwise impossible.
THE MESSAGE
"No chance at all," Jesus said, "if you think you can pull it off by yourself. Every chance in the world if you trust God to do it."
"No chance at all," Jesus said, "if you think you can pull it off by yourself. Every chance in the world if you trust God to do it."
Contextual Overview
18A religious leader once asked Jesus, "Hey Good Cowboy, how could I live forever?"
19"What makes you think I'm good?" Jesus asked. "Only the Boss is truly good.
20But to answer your question, you know what the Code says, 'Don't jack with another man's Jenny. Don't murder people in cold blood. Don't be a thief. Don't slander anyone. And do what your ma and pa tell you to.'"
21The guy puffed out his chest in self-congratulations and said, "Been there. Done that. Got the t-shirt."
22When Jesus saw his actions and heard his words, he said, "But you've got one thing left to do to secure your spot in God's outfit. Give everything you have to the poor and then come and ride for me. Then you will have treasure in heaven."
23But when the fellow heard this, his shoulders sank low. He was a rich guy, and he knew he wasn't about to give away all of his wealth for any reason.
24Jesus saw what was happening and said, "It's going to be nearly impossible for a rich guy to get into heaven.
25As a matter of fact, it'd be easier for a Charolais bull to fit through a cinch ring than for a rich man to squeeze into God's outfit."
26Everyone around him gasped, and they all asked, "Then who will get in?"
27Jesus said, "It is impossible for man to get in on his own, but all things are possible with God."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Luke 1:37, Genesis 18:14, Job 42:2, Jeremiah 32:17, Daniel 4:35, Zechariah 8:6, Matthew 19:26, Ephesians 1:19, Ephesians 1:20, Ephesians 2:4-10
Reciprocal: Matthew 17:20 - nothing Mark 10:24 - astonished Mark 10:27 - With men Acts 26:8 - General
Cross-References
Luke 5:8
When Simon Peter finally caught on to what was happening, he hit one knee before Jesus and said, "Lord, you've got to ride away from here. I'm not worthy enough to be within your sight."
When Simon Peter finally caught on to what was happening, he hit one knee before Jesus and said, "Lord, you've got to ride away from here. I'm not worthy enough to be within your sight."
Luke 18:1
One day Jesus told a story to his twelve cowboys to teach them about prayer and never givin' up.
One day Jesus told a story to his twelve cowboys to teach them about prayer and never givin' up.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And he said,.... That is, Jesus, as the Syriac, Persic, and Ethiopic versions express it:
the things which are impossible with men, are possible with God;
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Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See the notes at Matthew 19:13-30.