John 3:27
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John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven.
In other translations
John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven.
Greek words
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