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Friend
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Português (Brasil)
| Rendering | Evidence | Uses | Years | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo | attested | 1947 in 1000 talks 129 scripture verses | 1990–2026 |
English term found in 2038 aligned conference paragraphs (1027 talks) and 144 scripture verses. 106 had none of the renderings above.
In the Church’s own words
EnglishBut Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David’s brother: and Jonadab was a very subtil man.
Português (Brasil)Tinha, porém, Amnom um amigo, cujo nome era Jonadabe, filho de Simeia, irmão de Davi; e era Jonadabe homem muito sagaz.
English“Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
Português (Brasil)… o que faz o seu senhor, mas tenho-vos chamado amigos, porque tudo quanto ouvi de meu Pai vos tenho …
English… your exemplary lives will attract the interest of your friends and neighbors. Be ready to give an answer to those …
Português (Brasil)… sua vida exemplar vai atrair o interesse de seus amigos e vizinhos. Estejam prontos para dar uma resposta aos que …
Español
| Rendering | Evidence | Uses | Years | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo | attested | 1904 in 990 talks 126 scripture verses | 1990–2026 |
English term found in 2025 aligned conference paragraphs (1022 talks) and 144 scripture verses. 139 had none of the renderings above.
In the Church’s own words
EnglishAnd I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
EspañolMas os digo, amigos míos: No temáis a los que matan el cuerpo, pero después nada más pueden hacer.
English… given for our happiness causes the individual, family, and friends heartaches and ultimate disaster. Our freedom to choose our course …
Español… a la persona, a los familiares y a los amigos, pesar y extrema calamidad. Nuestra libertad de escoger nuestro …
English… in their well-being. They may attach themselves to false friends and do questionable things to try to receive the acknowledgment …
Español… interesa su bienestar. Tal vez se relacionen con falsos amigos y hagan cosas cuestionables para tratar de recibir el reconocimiento …