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Matthew 3:9
Contemporary English Version

9 (A) And don't start telling yourselves that you belong to Abraham's family. I tell you that God can turn these stones into children for Abraham.

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Luke 3:8
Contemporary English Version

8 (A) Do something to show that you really have given up your sins. Don't start saying you belong to Abraham's family. God can turn these stones into children for Abraham.[a]

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  1. 3.8 children for Abraham: The Jewish people thought they were God's chosen people because of God's promises to their ancestor Abraham.
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