Translation Comparison

John 3:2

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse John 3:2 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 3:2 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
American Standard VersionASV	the same came unto him by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that thou doest, except God be with him.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	This man came to Jesus by night, and said to him: Rabbi, we know that thou art come a teacher from God; for no man can do these signs which thou dost, unless God be with him.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	he came to him by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art come a teacher from God, for none can do these signs that thou doest unless God be with him.
English Revised VersionERV	The same came unto him by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these signs that thou doest, except God be with him.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	The same came to Jesus by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
World English BibleWEB	The same came to him by night, and said to him, \|Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do, unless God is with him.\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	this one came unto him by night, and said to him, 'Rabbi, we have known that from God thou hast come — a teacher, for no one these signs is able to do that thou dost, if God may not be with him.'
American King James VersionAKJV	The same came to Jesus by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that you do, except God be with him.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	He came to Jesus by night and said, \|Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher from God; for no one can do these miracles which you are doing, unless God is with him.

King James Bible

KJV

The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

American Standard Version

ASV

the same came unto him by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that thou doest, except God be with him.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

This man came to Jesus by night, and said to him: Rabbi, we know that thou art come a teacher from God; for no man can do these signs which thou dost, unless God be with him.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

he came to him by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art come a teacher from God, for none can do these signs that thou doest unless God be with him.

English Revised Version

ERV

The same came unto him by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these signs that thou doest, except God be with him.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

The same came to Jesus by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

World English Bible

WEB

The same came to him by night, and said to him, |Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do, unless God is with him.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

this one came unto him by night, and said to him, 'Rabbi, we have known that from God thou hast come — a teacher, for no one these signs is able to do that thou dost, if God may not be with him.'

American King James Version

AKJV

The same came to Jesus by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that you do, except God be with him.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

He came to Jesus by night and said, |Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher from God; for no one can do these miracles which you are doing, unless God is with him.