Translation Comparison

2 Corinthians 8:13

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The verse 2 Corinthians 8:13 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse 2 Corinthians 8:13 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened:
American Standard VersionASV	For I say not this that others may be eased and ye distressed;
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	For I mean not that others should be eased, and you burthened, but by an equality.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	For it is not in order that there may be ease for others, and for you distress,
English Revised VersionERV	For I say not this, that others may be eased, and ye distressed:
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	For I mean not that other men should be eased, and you burdened:
World English BibleWEB	For this is not that others may be eased and you distressed,
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	for not that for others release, and ye pressured, do I speak,
American King James VersionAKJV	For I mean not that other men be eased, and you burdened:
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	I do not urge you to give in order that others may have relief while you are unduly pressed,

King James Bible

KJV

For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened:

American Standard Version

ASV

For I say not this that others may be eased and ye distressed;

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For I mean not that others should be eased, and you burthened, but by an equality.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

For it is not in order that there may be ease for others, and for you distress,

English Revised Version

ERV

For I say not this, that others may be eased, and ye distressed:

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For I mean not that other men should be eased, and you burdened:

World English Bible

WEB

For this is not that others may be eased and you distressed,

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

for not that for others release, and ye pressured, do I speak,

American King James Version

AKJV

For I mean not that other men be eased, and you burdened:

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

I do not urge you to give in order that others may have relief while you are unduly pressed,