Translation Comparison

Matthew 26:4

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

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The verse Matthew 26:4 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 26:4 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.
American Standard VersionASV	and they took counsel together that they might take Jesus by subtlety, and kill him.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And they consulted together, that by subtilty they might apprehend Jesus, and put him to death.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	and took counsel together in order that they might seize Jesus by subtlety and kill him;
English Revised VersionERV	and they took counsel together that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.
World English BibleWEB	They took counsel together that they might take Jesus by deceit, and kill him.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and they consulted together that they might take Jesus by guile, and kill him,
American King James VersionAKJV	And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtlety, and kill him.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	and consulted how to get Jesus into their power by stratagem and put Him to death.

King James Bible

KJV

And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.

American Standard Version

ASV

and they took counsel together that they might take Jesus by subtlety, and kill him.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And they consulted together, that by subtilty they might apprehend Jesus, and put him to death.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

and took counsel together in order that they might seize Jesus by subtlety and kill him;

English Revised Version

ERV

and they took counsel together that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.

World English Bible

WEB

They took counsel together that they might take Jesus by deceit, and kill him.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and they consulted together that they might take Jesus by guile, and kill him,

American King James Version

AKJV

And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtlety, and kill him.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

and consulted how to get Jesus into their power by stratagem and put Him to death.