Translation Comparison

Matthew 5:28

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

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The verse Matthew 5:28 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 5:28 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
American Standard VersionASV	but I say unto you, that every one that looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	But I say to you, that whosoever shall look on a woman to lust after her, hath already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	But I say unto you, that every one who looks upon a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
English Revised VersionERV	but I say unto you, that every one that looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	But I say to you, That whoever looketh on a woman to lust after her, hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
World English BibleWEB	but I tell you that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	but I — I say to you, that every one who is looking on a woman to desire her, did already commit adultery with her in his heart.
American King James VersionAKJV	But I say to you, That whoever looks on a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	But I tell you that whoever looks at a woman and cherishes lustful thoughts has already in his heart become guilty with regard to her.

King James Bible

KJV

But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

American Standard Version

ASV

but I say unto you, that every one that looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But I say to you, that whosoever shall look on a woman to lust after her, hath already committed adultery with her in his heart.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But I say unto you, that every one who looks upon a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

English Revised Version

ERV

but I say unto you, that every one that looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

But I say to you, That whoever looketh on a woman to lust after her, hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

World English Bible

WEB

but I tell you that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

but I — I say to you, that every one who is looking on a woman to desire her, did already commit adultery with her in his heart.

American King James Version

AKJV

But I say to you, That whoever looks on a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

But I tell you that whoever looks at a woman and cherishes lustful thoughts has already in his heart become guilty with regard to her.

King James Bible

KJV

But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

American Standard Version

ASV

but I say unto you, that every one that looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But I say to you, that whosoever shall look on a woman to lust after her, hath already committed adultery with her in his heart.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But I say unto you, that every one who looks upon a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

English Revised Version

ERV

but I say unto you, that every one that looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

But I say to you, That whoever looketh on a woman to lust after her, hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

World English Bible

WEB

but I tell you that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

but I — I say to you, that every one who is looking on a woman to desire her, did already commit adultery with her in his heart.

American King James Version

AKJV

But I say to you, That whoever looks on a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

But I tell you that whoever looks at a woman and cherishes lustful thoughts has already in his heart become guilty with regard to her.