Matthew 3:9

And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 3:9

BSB
And do not presume to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.
AKJV
And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say to you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
CPDV
And do not choose to say within yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I tell you that God has the power to raise up sons to Abraham from these stones.
ERV
and think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
NHEB
and do not think to yourselves, 'We have Abraham for our father,' for I tell you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones.
SMT
And think not to say in yourselves we have Abraham a father; for I say to you, that God can of these stones raise up children to Abraham.

Commentary for Matthew 3:9

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Overview of Matthew 3:9
Summary
Spiritual privilege depends on personal conduct, not lineage
Place
Jordan River
Event
Teaching on divine power
Estimated Time Period
c. 27-29 AD
Category
Teaching