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And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.
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American Standard Version
But Jesus said unto them, For your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.
Christian Standard Bible
But Jesus told them, “He wrote this command for you because of the hardness of your hearts.
English Standard Version
And Jesus said to them, “Because of your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.
New American Standard Bible
But Jesus said to them, “Because of your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.
New International Version
“It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law,” Jesus replied.
New King James Version
And Jesus answered and said to them, “Because of the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.
New Living Translation
But Jesus responded, “He wrote this commandment only as a concession to your hard hearts.
World English Bible
But Jesus said to them, “For your hardness of heart, he wrote you this commandment.