Bible Verse of the Day › July 2026
Welcome to today’s daily scripture reflection. Read and compare the foundational scripture for today, Monday, July 13, 2026, across multiple popular translations to deepen your daily meditation, scriptural study, and personal devotion.
“And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.”
Luke 19:40 — King James Version (KJV)
“But He answered and said to them, ‘I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out.'”
Luke 19:40 — New King James Version (NKJV)
“‘I tell you,’ he replied, ‘if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.'”
Luke 19:40 — New International Version (NIV)
“He answered, ‘I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.'”
Luke 19:40 — English Standard Version (ESV)
“He replied, ‘If they kept quiet, the stones along the road would burst into cheers!'”
Luke 19:40 — New Living Translation (NLT)
“But Jesus replied, ‘I tell you, if these stop speaking, the stones will cry out!'”
Luke 19:40 — New American Standard Bible (NASB)
“He answered, ‘I tell you, if they were to keep silent, the stones would cry out.'”
Luke 19:40 — Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
“He replied, ‘I tell you, if these keep silent, the stones will cry out.'”
Luke 19:40 — Amplified Bible (AMP)
“He answered, ‘I tell you, if these keep silent, the very stones will cry out!'”
Luke 19:40 — New English Translation (NET)
“He answered, ‘I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout.'”
Luke 19:40 — New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
“And he answered and said, I tell you that, if these shall hold their peace, the stones will cry out.”
Luke 19:40 — American Standard Version (ASV)
Scripture Focus & Key Themes
When meditating on this passage, look closely at these core biblical principles:
- Inevitable Praise: Realizing that true worship and acknowledgement of divine truth cannot be suppressed or contained.
- Creation’s Voice: Recognizing that the natural world itself bears witness to spiritual majesty when humanity remains silent.
- Bold Testimony: Understanding the vital importance of speaking out and declaring truth without fear of outside pressure.
Deeper Study & Meditation
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