Translation Comparison

Mark 12:40

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

Quick Overview

The verse Mark 12:40 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 Mark 12:40 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.
American Standard VersionASV	they that devour widows houses, and for a pretence make long prayers; these shall receive greater condemnation.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Who devour the houses of widows under the pretence of long prayer: these shall receive greater judgment.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	who devour the houses of widows, and as a pretext make long prayers. These shall receive a severer judgment.
English Revised VersionERV	they which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers; these shall receive greater condemnation.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Who devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.
World English BibleWEB	those who devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	who are devouring the widows' houses, and for a pretence are making long prayers; these shall receive more abundant judgment.'
American King James VersionAKJV	Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	and who swallow up the property of widows and then mask their wickedness by making long prayers: these men will receive far heavier punishment.\|

King James Bible

KJV

Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.

American Standard Version

ASV

they that devour widows houses, and for a pretence make long prayers; these shall receive greater condemnation.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Who devour the houses of widows under the pretence of long prayer: these shall receive greater judgment.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

who devour the houses of widows, and as a pretext make long prayers. These shall receive a severer judgment.

English Revised Version

ERV

they which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers; these shall receive greater condemnation.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Who devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.

World English Bible

WEB

those who devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

who are devouring the widows' houses, and for a pretence are making long prayers; these shall receive more abundant judgment.'

American King James Version

AKJV

Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

and who swallow up the property of widows and then mask their wickedness by making long prayers: these men will receive far heavier punishment.|