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Genesis 12:13

New King James Version

13 Please say you are my sister, that it may be well with me for your sake, and that I may live because of you.”

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American Standard Version

Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister; that it may be well with me for thy sake, and that my soul may live because of thee.

Christian Standard Bible

Please say you’re my sister so it will go well for me because of you, and my life will be spared on your account.”

English Standard Version

Say you are my sister, that it may go well with me because of you, and that my life may be spared for your sake.”

King James Version

Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee.

New American Standard Bible

Please say that you are my sister so that it may go well for me because of you, and that I may live on account of you.”

New International Version

Say you are my sister, so that I will be treated well for your sake and my life will be spared because of you.”

New Living Translation

So please tell them you are my sister. Then they will spare my life and treat me well because of their interest in you.”

World English Bible

Please say that you are my sister, that it may be well with me for your sake, and that my soul may live because of you.”