Translation Comparison

Luke 1:63

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

Quick Overview

The verse Luke 1:63 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 1:63 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.
American Standard VersionASV	And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And demanding a writing table, he wrote, saying: John is his name. And they all wondered.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And having asked for a writing-table, he wrote saying, John is his name. And they all wondered.
English Revised VersionERV	And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marveled all.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And he asked for a writing-table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they all wondered.
World English BibleWEB	He asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, \|His name is John.\| They all marveled.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and having asked for a tablet, he wrote, saying, 'John is his name;' and they did all wonder;
American King James VersionAKJV	And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marveled all.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	So he asked for a writing-tablet, and wrote, \|His name is John.\| And they all wondered.

King James Bible

KJV

And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.

American Standard Version

ASV

And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And demanding a writing table, he wrote, saying: John is his name. And they all wondered.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And having asked for a writing-table, he wrote saying, John is his name. And they all wondered.

English Revised Version

ERV

And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marveled all.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And he asked for a writing-table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they all wondered.

World English Bible

WEB

He asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, |His name is John.| They all marveled.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and having asked for a tablet, he wrote, saying, 'John is his name;' and they did all wonder;

American King James Version

AKJV

And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marveled all.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

So he asked for a writing-tablet, and wrote, |His name is John.| And they all wondered.