John 4:18

Updated: June 3, 2025
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for you have had five husbands; and he whom you now have is not your husband. This you have said truly.”
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} thou hast had{G2192}{(G5627)} five{G4002} husbands{G435}; and{G2532} he whom{G3739} thou{G2192} now{G3568} hast{G2192}{(G5719)} is{G2076}{(G5748)} not{G3756} thy{G4675} husband{G435}: in that{G5124} saidst thou{G2046}{(G5758)} truly{G227}.
KJV with Strongs
(18) because you have had five men and whom you now have isn't your man, this you truthfully say."
The F.O.G
The truth is, you've had five husbands, and the man you're living with now isn't your husband. You've spoken honestly about this."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for five husbands thou hast had, and, now, he whom thou hast is not thy husband; this hast thou said truly.’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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