Genesis 12:13

Genesis 12:13 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

13Say you are my sister, so that I will be treated well for your sake and my life will be spared because of you.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

13Please say that you are my sister so that it may go well for me because of you, and that 12:13 Lit my soulI may live on account of you.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

13Please say that you are my sister so that it may go well with me because of you, and that I may live on account of you.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

13Please tell them that you are 12:13 Sarai was Abraham’s half-sister. They had the same father, but different mothers (Gen 20:12).my sister so that things will go well for me for your sake, and my life will be spared because of you.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

13Please say you are my sister, so that I will be treated well for your sake, and on account of you my life will be spared.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

13Tell them you are my sister. Then I’ll be treated well and my life will be spared because of you.”

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