Translation Comparison

Matthew 1:21

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

Quick Overview

The verse Matthew 1:21 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 Matthew 1:21 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
American Standard VersionASV	And she shall bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name JESUS; for it is he that shall save his people from their sins.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And she shall bring forth a son: and thou shalt call his name JESUS. For he shall save his people from their sins.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins.
English Revised VersionERV	And she shall bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name JESUS; for it is he that shall save his people from their sins.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
World English BibleWEB	She shall bring forth a son. You shall call his name Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins.'
American King James VersionAKJV	And she shall bring forth a son, and you shall call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	She will give birth to a Son, and you are to call His name JESUS for He it is who will save His People from their sins.\|

King James Bible

KJV

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

American Standard Version

ASV

And she shall bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name JESUS; for it is he that shall save his people from their sins.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And she shall bring forth a son: and thou shalt call his name JESUS. For he shall save his people from their sins.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins.

English Revised Version

ERV

And she shall bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name JESUS; for it is he that shall save his people from their sins.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

World English Bible

WEB

She shall bring forth a son. You shall call his name Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins.'

American King James Version

AKJV

And she shall bring forth a son, and you shall call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

She will give birth to a Son, and you are to call His name JESUS for He it is who will save His People from their sins.|

King James Bible

KJV

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

American Standard Version

ASV

And she shall bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name JESUS; for it is he that shall save his people from their sins.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And she shall bring forth a son: and thou shalt call his name JESUS. For he shall save his people from their sins.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins.

English Revised Version

ERV

And she shall bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name JESUS; for it is he that shall save his people from their sins.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

World English Bible

WEB

She shall bring forth a son. You shall call his name Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins.'

American King James Version

AKJV

And she shall bring forth a son, and you shall call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

She will give birth to a Son, and you are to call His name JESUS for He it is who will save His People from their sins.|