Translation Comparison

Luke 18:3

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

Quick Overview

The verse Luke 18:3 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 18:3 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
American Standard VersionASV	and there was a widow in that city; and she came oft unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And there was a certain widow in that city, and she came to him, saying: Avenge me of my adversary.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	and there was a widow in that city, and she came to him, saying, Avenge me of mine adverse party.
English Revised VersionERV	and there was a widow in that city; and she came oft unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, Avenge me of my adversary.
World English BibleWEB	A widow was in that city, and she often came to him, saying, 'Defend me from my adversary!'
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and a widow was in that city, and she was coming unto him, saying, Do me justice on my opponent,
American King James VersionAKJV	And there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, Avenge me of my adversary.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	And in the same town was a widow who repeatedly came and entreated him, saying, \|'Give me justice and stop my oppressor.'

King James Bible

KJV

And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

American Standard Version

ASV

and there was a widow in that city; and she came oft unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And there was a certain widow in that city, and she came to him, saying: Avenge me of my adversary.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

and there was a widow in that city, and she came to him, saying, Avenge me of mine adverse party.

English Revised Version

ERV

and there was a widow in that city; and she came oft unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, Avenge me of my adversary.

World English Bible

WEB

A widow was in that city, and she often came to him, saying, 'Defend me from my adversary!'

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and a widow was in that city, and she was coming unto him, saying, Do me justice on my opponent,

American King James Version

AKJV

And there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, Avenge me of my adversary.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

And in the same town was a widow who repeatedly came and entreated him, saying, |'Give me justice and stop my oppressor.'

King James Bible

KJV

And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

American Standard Version

ASV

and there was a widow in that city; and she came oft unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And there was a certain widow in that city, and she came to him, saying: Avenge me of my adversary.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

and there was a widow in that city, and she came to him, saying, Avenge me of mine adverse party.

English Revised Version

ERV

and there was a widow in that city; and she came oft unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, Avenge me of my adversary.

World English Bible

WEB

A widow was in that city, and she often came to him, saying, 'Defend me from my adversary!'

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and a widow was in that city, and she was coming unto him, saying, Do me justice on my opponent,

American King James Version

AKJV

And there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, Avenge me of my adversary.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

And in the same town was a widow who repeatedly came and entreated him, saying, |'Give me justice and stop my oppressor.'