Translation Comparison

Matthew 12:38

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The verse Matthew 12:38 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 12:38 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.
American Standard VersionASV	Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying, Teacher, we would see a sign from thee.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying: Master we would see a sign from thee.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	Then answered him some of the scribes and Pharisees, saying, Teacher, we desire to see a sign from thee.
English Revised VersionERV	Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.
World English BibleWEB	Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered, \|Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	Then answered certain of the scribes and Pharisees, saying, 'Teacher, we will to see a sign from thee.'
American King James VersionAKJV	Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from you.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	Then He was accosted by some of the Scribes and of the Pharisees who said, \|Teacher, we wish to see a sign given by you.\|

King James Bible

KJV

Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.

American Standard Version

ASV

Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying, Teacher, we would see a sign from thee.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying: Master we would see a sign from thee.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Then answered him some of the scribes and Pharisees, saying, Teacher, we desire to see a sign from thee.

English Revised Version

ERV

Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.

World English Bible

WEB

Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered, |Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

Then answered certain of the scribes and Pharisees, saying, 'Teacher, we will to see a sign from thee.'

American King James Version

AKJV

Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from you.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

Then He was accosted by some of the Scribes and of the Pharisees who said, |Teacher, we wish to see a sign given by you.|

King James Bible

KJV

Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.

American Standard Version

ASV

Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying, Teacher, we would see a sign from thee.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying: Master we would see a sign from thee.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Then answered him some of the scribes and Pharisees, saying, Teacher, we desire to see a sign from thee.

English Revised Version

ERV

Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.

World English Bible

WEB

Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered, |Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

Then answered certain of the scribes and Pharisees, saying, 'Teacher, we will to see a sign from thee.'

American King James Version

AKJV

Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from you.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

Then He was accosted by some of the Scribes and of the Pharisees who said, |Teacher, we wish to see a sign given by you.|