King James Bible
KJVI must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
Translation Comparison
John 9:4
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse John 9:4 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.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. | |
American Standard VersionASV | We must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | I must work the works of him that sent me, whilst it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | I must work the works of him that has sent me while it is day. The night is coming, when no one can work. | |
English Revised VersionERV | We must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh when no man can work. | |
World English BibleWEB | I must work the works of him who sent me, while it is day. The night is coming, when no one can work. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | it behoveth me to be working the works of Him who sent me while it is day; night doth come, when no one is able to work: — | |
American King James VersionAKJV | I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night comes, when no man can work. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | We must do the works of Him who sent me while there is daylight. Night is coming on, when no one can work. |
American Standard Version
ASVWe must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBI must work the works of him that sent me, whilst it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTI must work the works of him that has sent me while it is day. The night is coming, when no one can work.
English Revised Version
ERVWe must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTI must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh when no man can work.
World English Bible
WEBI must work the works of him who sent me, while it is day. The night is coming, when no one can work.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTit behoveth me to be working the works of Him who sent me while it is day; night doth come, when no one is able to work: —
American King James Version
AKJVI must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night comes, when no man can work.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTWe must do the works of Him who sent me while there is daylight. Night is coming on, when no one can work.
King James Bible
KJVI must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
American Standard Version
ASVWe must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBI must work the works of him that sent me, whilst it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTI must work the works of him that has sent me while it is day. The night is coming, when no one can work.
English Revised Version
ERVWe must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTI must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh when no man can work.
World English Bible
WEBI must work the works of him who sent me, while it is day. The night is coming, when no one can work.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTit behoveth me to be working the works of Him who sent me while it is day; night doth come, when no one is able to work: —
American King James Version
AKJVI must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night comes, when no man can work.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTWe must do the works of Him who sent me while there is daylight. Night is coming on, when no one can work.