Luke 13:4 “Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam collapsed o…”

Luke 13:4

Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam collapsed on them: Do you think that they were more sinful than all the others living in Jerusalem?

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?

World English Bible

Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them—do you think that they were worse offenders than all the men who dwell in Jerusalem?

American Standard Version

Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and killed them, think ye that they were offenders above all the men that dwell in Jerusalem?

Geneva Bible 1599

Or thinke you that those eighteene, vpon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slewe them, were sinners aboue all men that dwel in Hierusalem?

Darby Translation

Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them, think ye that they were debtors beyond all the men who dwell in Jerusalem?

Young's Literal Translation

'Or those eighteen, on whom the tower in Siloam fell, and killed them; think ye that these became debtors beyond all men who are dwelling in Jerusalem?

Bible in Basic English

Or those eighteen men who were crushed by the fall of the tower of Siloam, were they worse than all the other men living in Jerusalem?

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Cross references

“in Siloam”

Nehemiah 3:15 John 9:7 John 9:11

Nehemiah 3:15 · BSB

The Fountain Gate was repaired by Shallun son of Col-hozeh, ruler of the district of Mizpah. He rebuilt it, roofed it, and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. He also repaired the wall of the Pool of Shelah near the ki…

John 9:7 · BSB

Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing.

John 9:11 · BSB

He answered, “The man they call Jesus made some mud and anointed my eyes, and He told me to go to Siloam and wash. So I went and washed and received my sight.”

“fell”

Job 1:19 1 Kings 20:30

Job 1:19 · BSB

when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on the young people and they are dead, and I alone have escaped to tell you!”

1 Kings 20:30 · BSB

The rest of them fled into the city of Aphek, where the wall fell on twenty-seven thousand of the remaining men. Ben-hadad also fled to the city and hid in an inner room.

“sinners”

Matthew 6:12 Matthew 18:24 Luke 7:41 Luke 7:42 Luke 11:4

Matthew 6:12 · BSB

And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

Matthew 18:24 · BSB

As he began the settlements, a debtor owing ten thousand talents was brought to him.

Luke 7:41 · BSB

“Two men were debtors to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty.

Luke 7:42 · BSB

When they were unable to repay him, he forgave both of them. Which one, then, will love him more?”

Luke 11:4 · BSB

And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation. ’”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish.

5No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish.”

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