Translation Comparison

Mark 3:9

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The verse Mark 3:9 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 3:9 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.
American Standard VersionASV	And he spake to his disciples, that a little boat should wait on him because of the crowd, lest they should throng him:
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And he spoke to his disciples that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And he spoke to his disciples, in order that a little ship should wait upon him on account of the crowd, that they might not press upon him.
English Revised VersionERV	And he spake to his disciples, that a little boat should wait on him because of the crowd, lest they should throng him:
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And he spoke to his disciples, that a small boat should wait on him, because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.
World English BibleWEB	He spoke to his disciples that a little boat should stay near him because of the crowd, so that they wouldn't press on him.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And he said to his disciples that a little boat may wait on him, because of the multitude, that they may not press upon him,
American King James VersionAKJV	And he spoke to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	So He gave directions to His disciples to keep a small boat in constant attendance on Him because of the throng--to prevent their crushing Him.

King James Bible

KJV

And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.

American Standard Version

ASV

And he spake to his disciples, that a little boat should wait on him because of the crowd, lest they should throng him:

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And he spoke to his disciples that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And he spoke to his disciples, in order that a little ship should wait upon him on account of the crowd, that they might not press upon him.

English Revised Version

ERV

And he spake to his disciples, that a little boat should wait on him because of the crowd, lest they should throng him:

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And he spoke to his disciples, that a small boat should wait on him, because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.

World English Bible

WEB

He spoke to his disciples that a little boat should stay near him because of the crowd, so that they wouldn't press on him.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And he said to his disciples that a little boat may wait on him, because of the multitude, that they may not press upon him,

American King James Version

AKJV

And he spoke to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

So He gave directions to His disciples to keep a small boat in constant attendance on Him because of the throng--to prevent their crushing Him.

King James Bible

KJV

And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.

American Standard Version

ASV

And he spake to his disciples, that a little boat should wait on him because of the crowd, lest they should throng him:

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And he spoke to his disciples that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And he spoke to his disciples, in order that a little ship should wait upon him on account of the crowd, that they might not press upon him.

English Revised Version

ERV

And he spake to his disciples, that a little boat should wait on him because of the crowd, lest they should throng him:

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And he spoke to his disciples, that a small boat should wait on him, because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.

World English Bible

WEB

He spoke to his disciples that a little boat should stay near him because of the crowd, so that they wouldn't press on him.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And he said to his disciples that a little boat may wait on him, because of the multitude, that they may not press upon him,

American King James Version

AKJV

And he spoke to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

So He gave directions to His disciples to keep a small boat in constant attendance on Him because of the throng--to prevent their crushing Him.