Translation Comparison

Matthew 3:1

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

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The verse Matthew 3:1 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 3:1 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
American Standard VersionASV	And in those days cometh John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, saying,
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	AND in those days cometh John the Baptist preaching in the desert of Judea.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	Now in those days comes John the baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
English Revised VersionERV	And in those days cometh John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,
World English BibleWEB	In those days, John the Baptizer came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying,
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And in those days cometh John the Baptist, proclaiming in the wilderness of Judea,
American King James VersionAKJV	In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	About this time John the Baptist made his appearance, preaching in the Desert of Judaea.

King James Bible

KJV

In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,

American Standard Version

ASV

And in those days cometh John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, saying,

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

AND in those days cometh John the Baptist preaching in the desert of Judea.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Now in those days comes John the baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,

English Revised Version

ERV

And in those days cometh John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,

World English Bible

WEB

In those days, John the Baptizer came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying,

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And in those days cometh John the Baptist, proclaiming in the wilderness of Judea,

American King James Version

AKJV

In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

About this time John the Baptist made his appearance, preaching in the Desert of Judaea.

King James Bible

KJV

In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,

American Standard Version

ASV

And in those days cometh John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, saying,

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

AND in those days cometh John the Baptist preaching in the desert of Judea.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Now in those days comes John the baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,

English Revised Version

ERV

And in those days cometh John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,

World English Bible

WEB

In those days, John the Baptizer came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying,

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And in those days cometh John the Baptist, proclaiming in the wilderness of Judea,

American King James Version

AKJV

In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

About this time John the Baptist made his appearance, preaching in the Desert of Judaea.