Matthew 8:11

Updated: June 3, 2025
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I tell you that many will come from the east and the west, and will sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven,
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G1161} I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}, That{G3754} many{G4183} shall come{G2240}{(G5692)} from{G575} the east{G395} and{G2532} west{G1424}, and{G2532} shall sit down{G347}{(G5701)} with{G3326} Abraham{G11}, and{G2532} Isaac{G2464}, and{G2532} Jacob{G2384}, in{G1722} the kingdom{G932} of heaven{G3772}.
KJV with Strongs
(11) Now I tell you that many will come from sunrise and sunset reclining with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the Kingdom skies (Heavens).
The F.O.G
Many will come from east and west - from all nations - and feast with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in heaven's kingdom.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and I say to you, that many from east and west shall come and recline (at meat) with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the reign of the heavens,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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