Translation Comparison

John 13:5

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The verse John 13:5 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 John 13:5 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.
American Standard VersionASV	Then he poureth water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	After that, he putteth water into a basin, and began to wash the feet of the disciples, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	then he pours water into the washhand basin, and began to wash the feet of the disciples, and to wipe them with the linen towel with which he was girded.
English Revised VersionERV	Then he poureth water into the bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	After that, he poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded.
World English BibleWEB	Then he poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	afterward he putteth water into the basin, and began to wash the feet of his disciples, and to wipe with the towel with which he was being girded.
American King James VersionAKJV	After that he pours water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	Then He poured water into a basin, and proceeded to wash the feet of the disciples and to wipe them with the towel which He had put round Him.

King James Bible

KJV

After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.

American Standard Version

ASV

Then he poureth water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

After that, he putteth water into a basin, and began to wash the feet of the disciples, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

then he pours water into the washhand basin, and began to wash the feet of the disciples, and to wipe them with the linen towel with which he was girded.

English Revised Version

ERV

Then he poureth water into the bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

After that, he poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded.

World English Bible

WEB

Then he poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

afterward he putteth water into the basin, and began to wash the feet of his disciples, and to wipe with the towel with which he was being girded.

American King James Version

AKJV

After that he pours water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

Then He poured water into a basin, and proceeded to wash the feet of the disciples and to wipe them with the towel which He had put round Him.