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Matthew 23:39-1964 bbe — For I say to you, You will not see me from this time till you say, A blessing on him who comes in the name of the Lord.

Bible in Basic English

"For I say to you, You will not see me from this time till you say, A blessing on him who comes in the name of the Lord."

— Matthew 23:39-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 23 — Context

36

Truly I say to you, All these things will come on this generation.

37

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, putting to death the prophets, and stoning those who are sent to her! Again and again would I have taken your children to myself as a bird takes her young ones under her wings, and you would not!

38

See, your house is made waste.

39

For I say to you, You will not see me from this time till you say, A blessing on him who comes in the name of the Lord.

Matthew 23:39-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 23:39-1964 say?
Matthew 23:39-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For I say to you, You will not see me from this time till you say, A blessing on him who comes in the name of the Lord.”
Where is Matthew 23:39-1964 in the Bible?
Matthew 23:39-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 23, verses 39–1964.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 23:39-1964.
What translation should I read Matthew 23:39-1964 in?
Matthew 23:39-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 23:39-1964?
Matthew 23:39-1964 reads (BBE): “For I say to you, You will not see me from this time till you say, A blessing on him who comes in the name of the Lord.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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