Matthew 12:1
American King James At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungered, and began to pluck the ears of corn and to eat.
American Standard Version At that season Jesus went on the sabbath day through the grainfields; and his disciples were hungry and began to pluck ears and to eat.
King James At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn and to eat.
World English Bible At that time, Jesus went on the Sabbath day through the grain fields. His disciples were hungry and began to pluck heads of grain and to eat.
Matthew 12:2
American King James But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, Behold, your disciples do that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath day.
American Standard Version But the Pharisees, when they saw it, said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which it is not lawful to do upon the sabbath.
King James But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day.
World English Bible But the Pharisees, when they saw it, said to him, “Behold, your disciples do what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath.”
Matthew 12:3
American King James But he said to them, Have you not read what David did, when he was an hungered, and they that were with him;
American Standard Version But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was hungry, and they that were with him;
King James But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him;
World English Bible But he said to them, “Haven’t you read what David did when he was hungry, and those who were with him:
Matthew 12:4
American King James How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the show bread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests?
American Standard Version how he entered into the house of God, and ate the showbread, which it was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them that were with him, but only for the priests?
King James How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests?
World English Bible how he entered into God’s house and ate the show bread, which was not lawful for him to eat, nor for those who were with him, but only for the priests?
Matthew 12:5
American King James Or have you not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless?
American Standard Version Or have ye not read in the law, that on the sabbath day the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are guiltless?
King James Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless?
World English Bible Or have you not read in the law that on the Sabbath day the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath and are guiltless?
Matthew 12:6
American King James But I say to you, That in this place is one greater than the temple.
American Standard Version But I say unto you, that one greater than the temple is here.
King James But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple.
World English Bible But I tell you that one greater than the temple is here.
Matthew 12:7
American King James But if you had known what this means, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, you would not have condemned the guiltless.
American Standard Version But if ye had known what this meaneth, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.
King James But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.
World English Bible But if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ you wouldn’t have condemned the guiltless.
Matthew 12:8
American King James For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.
American Standard Version For the Son of man is lord of the sabbath.
King James For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.
World English Bible For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”
Matthew 12:9
American King James And when he was departed there, he went into their synagogue:
American Standard Version And he departed thence, and went into their synagogue:
King James And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue:
World English Bible He departed from there and went into their synagogue.
Matthew 12:10
American King James And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.
American Standard Version and behold, a man having a withered hand. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? that they might accuse him.
King James And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.
World English Bible And behold, there was a man with a withered hand. They asked him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath day?” so that they might accuse him.
Matthew 12:11
American King James And he said to them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?
American Standard Version And he said unto them, What man shall there be of you, that shall have one sheep, and if this fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?
King James And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?
World English Bible He said to them, “What man is there among you who has one sheep, and if this one falls into a pit on the Sabbath day, won’t he grab on to it and lift it out?
Matthew 12:12
American King James How much then is a man better than a sheep? Why it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.
American Standard Version How much then is a man of more value than a sheep! Wherefore it is lawful to do good on the sabbath day.
King James How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.
World English Bible Of how much more value then is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath day.”
Matthew 12:13
American King James Then said he to the man, Stretch forth your hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other.
American Standard Version Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, as the other.
King James Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other.
World English Bible Then he told the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out; and it was restored whole, just like the other.
Matthew 12:14
American King James Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.
American Standard Version But the Pharisees went out, and took counsel against him, how they might destroy him.
King James Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.
World English Bible But the Pharisees went out and conspired against him, how they might destroy him.
Matthew 12:15
American King James But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from there: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;
American Standard Version And Jesus perceiving `it' withdrew from thence: and many followed him; and he healed them all,
King James But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;
World English Bible Jesus, perceiving that, withdrew from there. Great multitudes followed him; and he healed them all,
Matthew 12:16
American King James And charged them that they should not make him known:
American Standard Version and charged them that they should not make him known:
King James And charged them that they should not make him known:
World English Bible and commanded them that they should not make him known,
Matthew 12:17
American King James That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,
American Standard Version that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,
King James That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,
World English Bible that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,
Matthew 12:18
American King James Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit on him, and he shall show judgment to the Gentiles.
American Standard Version Behold, my servant whom I have chosen; My beloved in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my Spirit upon him, And he shall declare judgment to the Gentiles.
King James Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.
World English Bible “Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit on him. He will proclaim justice to the nations.
Matthew 12:19
American King James He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.
American Standard Version He shall not strive, nor cry aloud; Neither shall any one hear his voice in the streets.
King James He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.
World English Bible He will not strive, nor shout, neither will anyone hear his voice in the streets.
Matthew 12:20
American King James A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment to victory.
American Standard Version A bruised reed shall he not break, And smoking flax shall he not quench, Till he send forth judgment unto victory.
King James A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.
World English Bible He won’t break a bruised reed. He won’t quench a smoking flax, until he leads justice to victory.
Matthew 12:21
American King James And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.
American Standard Version And in his name shall the Gentiles hope.
King James And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.
World English Bible In his name, the nations will hope.”
Matthew 12:22
American King James Then was brought to him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, so that the blind and dumb both spoke and saw.
American Standard Version Then was brought unto him one possessed with a demon, blind and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the dumb man spake and saw.
King James Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.
World English Bible Then one possessed by a demon, blind and mute, was brought to him; and he healed him, so that the blind and mute man both spoke and saw.
Matthew 12:23
American King James And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?
American Standard Version And all the multitudes were amazed, and said, Can this be the son of David?
King James And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?
World English Bible All the multitudes were amazed, and said, “Can this be the son of David?”
Matthew 12:24
American King James But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow does not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.
American Standard Version But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This man doth not cast out demons, but by Beelzebub the prince of the demons.
King James But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.
World English Bible But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, “This man does not cast out demons except by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons.”
Matthew 12:25
American King James And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:
American Standard Version And knowing their thoughts he said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:
King James And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:
World English Bible Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand.
Matthew 12:26
American King James And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?
American Standard Version and if Satan casteth out Satan, he is divided against himself; how then shall his kingdom stand?
King James And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?
World English Bible If Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?
Matthew 12:27
American King James And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges.
American Standard Version And if I by Beelzebub cast out demons, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges.
King James And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges.
World English Bible If I by Beelzebul cast out demons, by whom do your children cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges.
Matthew 12:28
American King James But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come to you.
American Standard Version But if I by the Spirit of God cast out demons, then is the kingdom of God come upon you.
King James But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.
World English Bible But if I by the Spirit of God cast out demons, then God’s Kingdom has come upon you.
Matthew 12:29
American King James Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.
American Standard Version Or how can one enter into the house of the strong `man,' and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong `man'? and then he will spoil his house.
King James Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.
World English Bible Or how can one enter into the house of the strong man and plunder his goods, unless he first bind the strong man? Then he will plunder his house.
Matthew 12:30
American King James He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathers not with me scatters abroad.
American Standard Version He that is not with me is against me, and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.
King James He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.
World English Bible “He who is not with me is against me, and he who doesn’t gather with me, scatters.
Matthew 12:31
American King James Why I say to you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven to men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven to men.
American Standard Version Therefore I say unto you, Every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men; but the blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven.
King James Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.
World English Bible Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men.
Matthew 12:32
American King James And whoever speaks a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whoever speaks against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.
American Standard Version And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him; but whosoever shall speak against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, nor in that which is to come.
King James And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.
World English Bible Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age, or in that which is to come.
Matthew 12:33
American King James Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.
American Standard Version Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by its fruit.
King James Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.
World English Bible “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree corrupt and its fruit corrupt; for the tree is known by its fruit.
Matthew 12:34
American King James O generation of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
American Standard Version Ye offspring of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
King James O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
World English Bible You offspring of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.
Matthew 12:35
American King James A good man out of the good treasure of the heart brings forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.
American Standard Version The good man out of his good treasure bringeth forth good things: and the evil man out of his evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
King James A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
World English Bible The good man out of his good treasure brings out good things, and the evil man out of his evil treasure brings out evil things.
Matthew 12:36
American King James But I say to you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
American Standard Version And I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
King James But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
World English Bible I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.
Matthew 12:37
American King James For by your words you shall be justified, and by your words you shall be condemned.
American Standard Version For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
King James For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
World English Bible For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Matthew 12:38
American King James Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from you.
American Standard Version Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying, Teacher, we would see a sign from thee.
King James Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.
World English Bible Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.”
Matthew 12:39
American King James But he answered and said to them, An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:
American Standard Version But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given it but the sign of Jonah the prophet:
King James But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:
World English Bible But he answered them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, but no sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah the prophet.
Matthew 12:40
American King James For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
American Standard Version for as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the whale; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
King James For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
World English Bible For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the huge fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
Matthew 12:41
American King James The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.
American Standard Version The men of Nineveh shall stand up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and behold, a greater than Jonah is here.
King James The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.
World English Bible The men of Nineveh will stand up in the judgment with this generation and will condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and behold, someone greater than Jonah is here.
Matthew 12:42
American King James The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.
American Standard Version The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, a greater than Solomon is here.
King James The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.
World English Bible The Queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with this generation and will condemn it, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, someone greater than Solomon is here.
Matthew 12:43
American King James When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walks through dry places, seeking rest, and finds none.
American Standard Version But the unclean spirit, when he is gone out of the man, passeth through waterless places, seeking rest, and findeth it not.
King James When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.
World English Bible “When an unclean spirit has gone out of a man, he passes through waterless places seeking rest, and doesn’t find it.
Matthew 12:44
American King James Then he said, I will return into my house from where I came out; and when he is come, he finds it empty, swept, and garnished.
American Standard Version Then he saith, I will return into my house whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.
King James Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.
World English Bible Then he says, ‘I will return into my house from which I came;’ and when he has come back, he finds it empty, swept, and put in order.
Matthew 12:45
American King James Then goes he, and takes with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also to this wicked generation.
American Standard Version Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more evil than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man becometh worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this evil generation.
King James Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.
World English Bible Then he goes and takes with himself seven other spirits more evil than he is, and they enter in and dwell there. The last state of that man becomes worse than the first. Even so will it be also to this evil generation.”
Matthew 12:46
American King James While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brothers stood without, desiring to speak with him.
American Standard Version While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him.
King James While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.
World English Bible While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, seeking to speak to him.
Matthew 12:47
American King James Then one said to him, Behold, your mother and your brothers stand without, desiring to speak with you.
American Standard Version And one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, seeking to speak to thee.
King James Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.
World English Bible One said to him, “Behold, your mother and your brothers stand outside, seeking to speak to you.”
Matthew 12:48
American King James But he answered and said to him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brothers?
American Standard Version But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
King James But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
World English Bible But he answered him who spoke to him, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?”
Matthew 12:49
American King James And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brothers!
American Standard Version And he stretched forth his hand towards his disciples, and said, Behold, my mother and my brethren!
King James And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
World English Bible He stretched out his hand toward his disciples, and said, “Behold, my mother and my brothers!
Matthew 12:50
American King James For whoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
American Standard Version For whosoever shall do the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.
King James For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
World English Bible For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.”