"Son of man, as for those who live in these ruinous ways on the soil of Israel, when speaking, they say: 'Abraham was one man, and he possessed the land as an inheritance. But we are many; the land has been given to us as a possession.'
Matthew 3:9 - Catholic Public Domain Version 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. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And do not presume to say to yourselves, We have Abraham for our forefather; for I tell you, God is able to raise up descendants for Abraham from these stones! American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible And don’t even think about saying to yourselves, Abraham is our father. I tell you that God is able to raise up Abraham’s children from these stones. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham for our father. For I tell you that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham. English Standard Version 2016 And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father,’ for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children for Abraham. |
"Son of man, as for those who live in these ruinous ways on the soil of Israel, when speaking, they say: 'Abraham was one man, and he possessed the land as an inheritance. But we are many; the land has been given to us as a possession.'
For from within, from the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
And he thought within himself, saying: 'What should I do? For I have nowhere to gather together my crops.'
And crying out, he said: 'Father Abraham, take pity on me and send Lazarus, so that he may dip the tip of his finger in water to refresh my tongue. For I am tortured in this fire.'
And he said to them, "I tell you, that if these will keep silent, the stones themselves will cry out."
So then, produce fruits worthy of repentance. And do not begin to say, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I tell you that God has the power to raise up sons to Abraham from these stones.
But when Jesus realized their thoughts, responding, he said to them: "What are you thinking in your hearts?
Then the Pharisee, who had invited him, upon seeing this, spoke within himself, saying, "This man, if he were a prophet, would certainly know who and what kind of woman is this, who is touching him: that she is a sinner."
They answered him: "We are the offspring of Abraham, and we have never been a slave to anyone. How can you say, 'You shall be set free?' "
I know that you are sons of Abraham. But you are seeking to kill me, because my word has not taken hold in you.
Are you greater than our father Abraham, who is dead? And the prophets are dead. So who do you make yourself to be?"
Noble brothers, sons of the stock of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, it is to you the Word of this salvation has been sent.
Simon has explained in what manner God first visited, so as to take from the Gentiles a people to his name.
So then, what shall we say that Abraham had achieved, who is our father according to the flesh?