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17And he said to them, “What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?” They stood still, looking sad.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
17-24. communications, &c.—The words imply the earnest discussion that had appeared in their manner.