John 12:8
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordFor the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.
— John 12:8, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
For you always have the poor with you, but you don't always have me."
American Standard Version (ASV)
For the poor ye have always with you; but me ye have not always.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
for the poor ye have always with yourselves, and me ye have not always.'