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John had been telling Herod, “It is against God’s law for you to marry your brother’s wife.”
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American Standard Version
For John said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.
Christian Standard Bible
John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.”
English Standard Version
For John had been saying to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.”
King James Version
For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.
New American Standard Bible
For John had been saying to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.”
New International Version
For John had been saying to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.”
New King James Version
Because John had said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.”
World English Bible
For John had said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.”