Luke 9:60 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)60 But Jesus replied to him, “Let the [spiritually] dead bury their own dead [i.e., let them care for their family members until they die], but you go and proclaim the [coming] kingdom of God.” See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176960 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition60 But Jesus said to him, Allow the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you, go and publish abroad throughout all regions the kingdom of God. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)60 But he said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but go thou and publish abroad the kingdom of God. See the chapterCommon English Bible60 Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead. But you go and spread the news of God’s kingdom.” See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version60 And Jesus said to him: "Let the dead bury their dead. But you go and announce the kingdom of God." See the chapter |
“And write [this] to the angel of the church at Sardis: These are the words of Him who has the seven Spirits of God [i.e., Jesus, who has the Holy Spirit] and the seven stars [i.e., the seven angels of the seven churches. See 1:20]: I know about your deeds, that you have a reputation for being [spiritually] alive, but you are [really] dead.