Translation Comparison

Luke 1:19

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

Quick Overview

The verse Luke 1:19 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 Luke 1:19 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.
American Standard VersionASV	And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and I was sent to speak unto thee, and to bring thee these good tidings.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And the angel answering, said to him: I am Gabriel, who stand before God: and am sent to speak to thee, and to bring thee these good tidings.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And the angel answering, said to him, I am Gabriel, who stand before God, and I have been sent to speak to thee, and to bring these glad tidings to thee;
English Revised VersionERV	And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and I was sent to speak unto thee, and to bring thee these good tidings.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And the angel answering, said to him, I am Gabriel, who stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak to thee, and to show thee these glad tidings.
World English BibleWEB	The angel answered him, \|I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God. I was sent to speak to you, and to bring you this good news.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And the messenger answering said to him, 'I am Gabriel, who have been standing near before God, and I was sent to speak unto thee, and to proclaim these good news to thee,
American King James VersionAKJV	And the angel answering said to him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak to you, and to show you these glad tidings.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	\|I am Gabriel, who stand in the presence of God,\| answered the angel, \|and I have been sent to talk with you and tell you this good news.

King James Bible

KJV

And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.

American Standard Version

ASV

And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and I was sent to speak unto thee, and to bring thee these good tidings.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And the angel answering, said to him: I am Gabriel, who stand before God: and am sent to speak to thee, and to bring thee these good tidings.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And the angel answering, said to him, I am Gabriel, who stand before God, and I have been sent to speak to thee, and to bring these glad tidings to thee;

English Revised Version

ERV

And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and I was sent to speak unto thee, and to bring thee these good tidings.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And the angel answering, said to him, I am Gabriel, who stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak to thee, and to show thee these glad tidings.

World English Bible

WEB

The angel answered him, |I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God. I was sent to speak to you, and to bring you this good news.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And the messenger answering said to him, 'I am Gabriel, who have been standing near before God, and I was sent to speak unto thee, and to proclaim these good news to thee,

American King James Version

AKJV

And the angel answering said to him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak to you, and to show you these glad tidings.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

|I am Gabriel, who stand in the presence of God,| answered the angel, |and I have been sent to talk with you and tell you this good news.

King James Bible

KJV

And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.

American Standard Version

ASV

And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and I was sent to speak unto thee, and to bring thee these good tidings.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And the angel answering, said to him: I am Gabriel, who stand before God: and am sent to speak to thee, and to bring thee these good tidings.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And the angel answering, said to him, I am Gabriel, who stand before God, and I have been sent to speak to thee, and to bring these glad tidings to thee;

English Revised Version

ERV

And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and I was sent to speak unto thee, and to bring thee these good tidings.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And the angel answering, said to him, I am Gabriel, who stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak to thee, and to show thee these glad tidings.

World English Bible

WEB

The angel answered him, |I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God. I was sent to speak to you, and to bring you this good news.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And the messenger answering said to him, 'I am Gabriel, who have been standing near before God, and I was sent to speak unto thee, and to proclaim these good news to thee,

American King James Version

AKJV

And the angel answering said to him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak to you, and to show you these glad tidings.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

|I am Gabriel, who stand in the presence of God,| answered the angel, |and I have been sent to talk with you and tell you this good news.