King James Bible
KJVYe have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
Translation Comparison
Matthew 5:27
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Quick Overview
The verse Matthew 5:27 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.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: | |
American Standard VersionASV | Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt not commit adultery: | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | You have heard that it was said to them of old: Thou shalt not commit adultery. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Ye have heard that it has been said, Thou shalt not commit adultery. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt not commit adultery: | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: | |
World English BibleWEB | |You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery;' | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | 'Ye heard that it was said to the ancients: Thou shalt not commit adultery; | |
American King James VersionAKJV | You have heard that it was said by them of old time, You shall not commit adultery: | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | |You have heard that it was said, 'Thou shalt not commit adultery.' |
American Standard Version
ASVYe have heard that it was said, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBYou have heard that it was said to them of old: Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTYe have heard that it has been said, Thou shalt not commit adultery.
English Revised Version
ERVYe have heard that it was said, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
Webster Bible Translation
WBTYe have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
World English Bible
WEB|You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery;'
Young's Literal Translation
YLT'Ye heard that it was said to the ancients: Thou shalt not commit adultery;
American King James Version
AKJVYou have heard that it was said by them of old time, You shall not commit adultery:
Weymouth New Testament
WNT|You have heard that it was said, 'Thou shalt not commit adultery.'
King James Bible
KJVYe have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
American Standard Version
ASVYe have heard that it was said, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBYou have heard that it was said to them of old: Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTYe have heard that it has been said, Thou shalt not commit adultery.
English Revised Version
ERVYe have heard that it was said, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
Webster Bible Translation
WBTYe have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
World English Bible
WEB|You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery;'
Young's Literal Translation
YLT'Ye heard that it was said to the ancients: Thou shalt not commit adultery;
American King James Version
AKJVYou have heard that it was said by them of old time, You shall not commit adultery:
Weymouth New Testament
WNT|You have heard that it was said, 'Thou shalt not commit adultery.'