Matthew 12:41

Updated: June 3, 2025
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The men of Nineveh will stand up in the judgment with this generation, and will condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and behold, someone greater than Jonah is here.
World English Bible (WEB)
The men{G435} of Nineveh{G3536} shall rise{G450}{(G5698)} in{G1722} judgment{G2920} with{G3326} this{G5026} generation{G1074}, and{G2532} shall condemn{G2632}{(G5692)} it{G846}: because{G3754} they repented{G3340}{(G5656)} at{G1519} the preaching{G2782} of Jonas{G2495}; and{G2532}, behold{G2400}{(G5628)}, a greater than{G4119} Jonas{G2495} is here{G5602}.
KJV with Strongs
(41) Men of Nineveh will rise up after this generation at the judgement and condemn it! Because they returned (repented) at the proclamation of Jonah and look, a greater than Jonah is here.
The F.O.G
The people of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment and condemn this generation, because they repented at Jonah's preaching – and now One far greater than Jonah is here!
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘Men of Nineveh shall stand up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it, for they reformed at the proclamation of Jonah, and lo, a greater than Jonah here!
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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