Verse 42

And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, truly I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward.

Other Translations

• Bibeloversettelse fra KJV1611 og Textus Receptus

  Og hvem som helst som gir en av disse små et glass kaldt vann å drikke, bare i profetens navn, sannelig, sier jeg dere, han skal på ingen måte miste sin belønning.

• NT, oversatt fra gresk

  Og den som gir en av disse små en skål kaldt vann å drikke fordi han er en disippel, sannelig, jeg sier dere, han skal ikke miste sin lønn.

• Norsk King James

  Og hvem som helst gir en av disse små et glass kaldt vann å drikke, bare i navnet til en disippel, sannelig, jeg sier dere, han skal ikke miste sin belønning.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Og den som gir én av disse små bare et beger kaldt vann å drikke fordi han er en disippel, sannelig sier jeg dere, han skal ikke miste sin lønn.

• KJV/Textus Receptus til norsk

  Og den som gir en av disse små en kopp kaldt vann å drikke bare i en disippels navn, sannelig jeg sier dere, han skal på ingen måte miste sin lønn.

• Den norske oversettelsen av Det Nye Testamente

  Og enhver som gir bare et kaldt vannbeger til en av disse små i en disippels navn, sannelig, jeg sier dere: Han skal ikke miste sin lønn.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Og den som gir en av disse små en kopp kaldt vann å drikke bare fordi han er en disippel, sannelig sier jeg dere, han skal på ingen måte miste sin lønn.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Og den som gir en av disse små en kopp kaldt vann, bare i en disiplens navn, sannelig, jeg sier dere, skal på ingen måte miste sin belønning.

• gpt4.5-preview

  Og den som gir bare et beger kaldt vann til én av disse små fordi han er disippel, sannelig sier jeg dere, han skal slett ikke miste sin lønn.»

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Og den som gir bare et beger kaldt vann til én av disse små fordi han er disippel, sannelig sier jeg dere, han skal slett ikke miste sin lønn.»

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Og den som gir en av disse små en kopp med kaldt vann bare fordi han er en disippel - sannelig, jeg sier dere, han skal ikke miste sin lønn.

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  And whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is a disciple—truly I tell you, he will by no means lose his reward.

• biblecontext

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• NT, oversatt fra gresk Aug2024

  Og den som gir en av disse små bare et glass kaldt vann å drikke fordi han er en disippel, sannelig, jeg sier dere: Han skal på ingen måte miste sin lønn.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Og hvo, som giver een af disse Smaae ikkun et Bæger koldt (Vand) at drikke, fordi han er en Discipel, sandelig siger jeg eder, han skal ingenlunde miste sin Løn.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Og den som gir en av disse små en kopp kaldt vann å drikke fordi han er en disippel, sannelig sier jeg dere: Han skal slett ikke miste sin lønn.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Og den som gir bare ett av disse små et krus kaldt vann å drikke fordi han er disippel, i sannhet, jeg sier dere, han skal slett ikke miste sin lønn."

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Og den som gir en av disse små, om så bare et beger kaldt vann, fordi han er en disippel, sannelig sier jeg dere: Han skal ikke miste sin lønn.»

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Og den som gir en av disse små en kopp kaldt vann å drikke fordi han er disippel, sannelig sier jeg dere, han skal slett ikke miste sin lønn.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Og den som gir en av disse små bare et beger kaldt vann å drikke fordi han er en disippel, sannelig sier jeg dere, han skal ikke miste sin lønn.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  And whosoever shall geve vnto one of these lytle ones to drincke a cuppe of colde water only in the name of a disciple: I tel you of a trueth he shall not lose his rewarde.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  And who soeuer geueth vnto one of the least of these a cupp of colde water onely to drinke, in ye name of a disciple, verely I saie vnto you: he shal not lose his rewarde.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And whosoeuer shall giue vnto one of these litle ones to drinke a cuppe of colde water onely, in the name of a disciple, verely I say vnto you, he shall not lose his rewarde.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And whosoeuer shall geue vnto one of these litle ones, to drynke, a cuppe of colde water only, in the name of a disciple, veryly I say vnto you, he shall not lose his rewarde.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  ‹And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold› [water] ‹only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.›

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  Whoever gives one of these little ones just a cup of cold water to drink in the name of a disciple, most assuredly I tell you he will in no way lose his reward."

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  and whoever may give to drink to one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say to you, he may not lose his reward.'

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you he shall in no wise lose his reward.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And whoever gives to one of these little ones a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, truly I say to you, he will not go without his reward.

• World English Bible (2000)

  Whoever gives one of these little ones just a cup of cold water to drink in the name of a disciple, most certainly I tell you he will in no way lose his reward."

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple, I tell you the truth, he will never lose his reward.”

Referenced Verses

• Matt 25:40 : 40 And the King will answer and say to them, Truly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.
• Heb 6:10 : 10 For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
• Matt 18:10 : 10 Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I say to you, That in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.
• Mark 9:41-42 : 41 For whoever gives you a cup of water to drink in my name, because you belong to Christ, truly I say to you, he shall not lose his reward. 42 And whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it is better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.
• Luke 6:35 : 35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward shall be great, and you shall be children of the Highest: for he is kind to the unthankful and to the evil.
• Matt 18:3-6 : 3 And said, Truly I say to you, Unless you are converted and become like little children, you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever therefore humbles himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 And whoever receives one such little child in my name receives me. 6 But whoever offends one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for him that a millstone were hung around his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
• Phil 4:15-19 : 15 Now you Philippians know also that at the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only. 16 For even in Thessalonica you sent once and again for my needs. 17 Not because I desire a gift, but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. 18 But I have all and abound; I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. 19 But my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
• Mark 12:42-43 : 42 Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a penny. 43 So he called his disciples to him and said to them, 'Truly I say to you, that this poor widow has put in more than all those who have given to the treasury;
• Prov 24:14 : 14 So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul: when you have found it, then there shall be a reward, and your expectation shall not be cut off.
• Zech 13:7 : 7 Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man who is my fellow, says the LORD of hosts: strike the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered; and I will turn my hand upon the little ones.
• Matt 18:14 : 14 Even so, it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.
• Mark 14:7-8 : 7 For you have the poor with you always, and whenever you will you may do them good; but me you do not have always. 8 She has done what she could; she has come beforehand to anoint my body for the burial.
• 1 Cor 8:10-13 : 10 For if anyone sees you who have knowledge eating in an idol's temple, will not the conscience of him who is weak be emboldened to eat things offered to idols? 11 And through your knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died? 12 But when you sin against the brethren and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ. 13 Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will eat no meat as long as the world stands, lest I make my brother stumble.
• 2 Cor 8:12 : 12 For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.
• 2 Cor 9:6-9 : 6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Every man according to what he purposes in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or out of necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound in every good work: 9 As it is written, He has dispersed abroad; he has given to the poor: his righteousness remains forever. 10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower also provides bread for your food, and multiplies your seed sown, and increases the fruits of your righteousness; 11 Being enriched in everything to all bountifulness, which through us produces thanksgiving to God. 12 For the administration of this service not only supplies the needs of the saints, but is also abundant through many thanksgivings to God; 13 While by the evidence of this ministry they glorify God for your professed submission to the gospel of Christ, and for your generous sharing with them, and with all men; 14 And by their prayer for you, who long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift.
• Luke 17:2 : 2 It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
• Matt 8:5-6 : 5 And when Jesus entered into Capernaum, there came to him a centurion, pleading with him, 6 And saying, Lord, my servant lies at home sick with paralysis, grievously tormented.