Luke 11:1
American King James And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.
American Standard Version And it came to pass, as he was praying in a certain place, that when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, even as John also taught his disciples.
King James And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.
World English Bible When he finished praying in a certain place, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples.”
Luke 11:2
American King James And he said to them, When you pray, say, Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.
American Standard Version And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Father, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come.
King James And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.
World English Bible He said to them, “When you pray, say, ‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.
Luke 11:3
American King James Give us day by day our daily bread.
American Standard Version Give us day by day our daily bread.
King James Give us day by day our daily bread.
World English Bible Give us day by day our daily bread.
Luke 11:4
American King James And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.
American Standard Version And forgive us our sins; for we ourselves also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And bring us not into temptation.
King James And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.
World English Bible Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’”
Luke 11:5
American King James And he said to them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go to him at midnight, and say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves;
American Standard Version And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves;
King James And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves;
World English Bible He said to them, “Which of you, if you go to a friend at midnight and tell him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread,
Luke 11:6
American King James For a friend of my in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him?
American Standard Version for a friend of mine is come to me from a journey, and I have nothing to set before him;
King James For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him?
World English Bible for a friend of mine has come to me from a journey, and I have nothing to set before him,’
Luke 11:7
American King James And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give you.
American Standard Version and he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee?
King James And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.
World English Bible and he from within will answer and say, ‘Don’t bother me. The door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I can’t get up and give it to you’?
Luke 11:8
American King James I say to you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needs.
American Standard Version I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will arise and give him as many as he needeth.
King James I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.
World English Bible I tell you, although he will not rise and give it to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence, he will get up and give him as many as he needs.
Luke 11:9
American King James And I say to you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you.
American Standard Version And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
King James And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
World English Bible “I tell you, keep asking, and it will be given you. Keep seeking, and you will find. Keep knocking, and it will be opened to you.
Luke 11:10
American King James For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened.
American Standard Version For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
King James For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
World English Bible For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened.
Luke 11:11
American King James If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?
American Standard Version And of which of you that is a father shall his son ask a loaf, and he give him a stone? or a fish, and he for a fish give him a serpent?
King James If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?
World English Bible “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, he won’t give him a snake instead of a fish, will he?
Luke 11:12
American King James Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?
American Standard Version Or `if' he shall ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion?
King James Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?
World English Bible Or if he asks for an egg, he won’t give him a scorpion, will he?
Luke 11:13
American King James If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
American Standard Version If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall `your' heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
King James If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
World English Bible If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?”
Luke 11:14
American King James And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spoke; and the people wondered.
American Standard Version And he was casting out a demon `that was' dumb. And it came to pass, when the demon was gone out, the dumb man spake; and the multitudes marvelled.
King James And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.
World English Bible He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. When the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke; and the multitudes marveled.
Luke 11:15
American King James But some of them said, He casts out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils.
American Standard Version But some of them said, By Beelzebub the prince of the demons casteth he out demons.
King James But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils.
World English Bible But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons.”
Luke 11:16
American King James And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.
American Standard Version And others, trying `him', sought of him a sign from heaven.
King James And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.
World English Bible Others, testing him, sought from him a sign from heaven.
Luke 11:17
American King James But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falls.
American Standard Version But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house `divided' against a house falleth.
King James But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.
World English Bible But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation. A house divided against itself falls.
Luke 11:18
American King James If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because you say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.
American Standard Version And if Satan also is divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out demons by Beelzebub.
King James If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.
World English Bible If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul.
Luke 11:19
American King James And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they 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 sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges.
World English Bible But if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your children cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges.
Luke 11:20
American King James But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come on you.
American Standard Version But if I by the finger of God cast out demons, then is the kingdom of God come upon you.
King James But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.
World English Bible But if I by God’s finger cast out demons, then God’s Kingdom has come to you.
Luke 11:21
American King James When a strong man armed keeps his palace, his goods are in peace:
American Standard Version When the strong `man' fully armed guardeth his own court, his goods are in peace:
King James When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:
World English Bible “When the strong man, fully armed, guards his own dwelling, his goods are safe.
Luke 11:22
American King James But when a stronger than he shall come on him, and overcome him, he takes from him all his armor wherein he trusted, and divides his spoils.
American Standard Version but when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him his whole armor wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.
King James But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.
World English Bible But when someone stronger attacks him and overcomes him, he takes from him his whole armor in which he trusted, and divides his plunder.
Luke 11:23
American King James He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathers not with me scatters.
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.
World English Bible “He who is not with me is against me. He who doesn’t gather with me scatters.
Luke 11:24
American King James When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walks through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he said, I will return to my house from where I came out.
American Standard Version The unclean spirit when he is gone out of the man, passeth through waterless places, seeking rest, and finding none, he saith, I will turn back unto my house whence I came out.
King James When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.
World English Bible The unclean spirit, when he has gone out of the man, passes through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he says, ‘I will turn back to my house from which I came out.’
Luke 11:25
American King James And when he comes, he finds it swept and garnished.
American Standard Version And when he is come, he findeth it swept and garnished.
King James And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished.
World English Bible When he returns, he finds it swept and put in order.
Luke 11:26
American King James Then goes he, and takes to him 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.
American Standard Version Then goeth he, and taketh `to him' 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.
King James Then goeth he, and taketh to him 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.
World English Bible Then he goes and takes seven other spirits more evil than himself, and they enter in and dwell there. The last state of that man becomes worse than the first.”
Luke 11:27
American King James And it came to pass, as he spoke these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said to him, Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts which you have sucked.
American Standard Version And it came to pass, as he said these things, a certain woman out of the multitude lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the breasts which thou didst suck.
King James And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.
World English Bible It came to pass, as he said these things, a certain woman out of the multitude lifted up her voice and said to him, “Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts which nursed you!”
Luke 11:28
American King James But he said, Yes rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
American Standard Version But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
King James But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
World English Bible But he said, “On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and keep it.”
Luke 11:29
American King James And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.
American Standard Version And when the multitudes were gathering together unto him, he began to say, This generation is an evil generation: it seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it but the sign of Jonah.
King James And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.
World English Bible When the multitudes were gathering together to him, he began to say, “This is an evil generation. It seeks after a sign. No sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah the prophet.
Luke 11:30
American King James For as Jonas was a sign to the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation.
American Standard Version For even as Jonah became a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation.
King James For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation.
World English Bible For even as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so the Son of Man will also be to this generation.
Luke 11:31
American King James The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost 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 the men of this generation, and shall condemn them: 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 the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost 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 the men of this generation and will condemn them, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, one greater than Solomon is here.
Luke 11:32
American King James The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for 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 Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for 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, one greater than Jonah is here.
Luke 11:33
American King James No man, when he has lighted a candle, puts it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.
American Standard Version No man, when he hath lighted a lamp, putteth it in a cellar, neither under the bushel, but on the stand, that they which enter in may see the light.
King James No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.
World English Bible “No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, that those who come in may see the light.
Luke 11:34
American King James The light of the body is the eye: therefore when your eye is single, your whole body also is full of light; but when your eye is evil, your body also is full of darkness.
American Standard Version The lamp of thy body is thine eye: when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when it is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.
King James The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.
World English Bible The lamp of the body is the eye. Therefore when your eye is good, your whole body is also full of light; but when it is evil, your body also is full of darkness.
Luke 11:35
American King James Take heed therefore that the light which is in you be not darkness.
American Standard Version Look therefore whether the light that is in thee be not darkness.
King James Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.
World English Bible Therefore see whether the light that is in you isn’t darkness.
Luke 11:36
American King James If your whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle does give you light.
American Standard Version If therefore thy whole body be full of light, having no part dark, it shall be wholly full of light, as when the lamp with its bright shining doth give thee light.
King James If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.
World English Bible If therefore your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, it will be wholly full of light, as when the lamp with its bright shining gives you light.”
Luke 11:37
American King James And as he spoke, a certain Pharisee sought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.
American Standard Version Now as he spake, a Pharisee asketh him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.
King James And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.
World English Bible Now as he spoke, a certain Pharisee asked him to dine with him. He went in and sat at the table.
Luke 11:38
American King James And when the Pharisee saw it, he marveled that he had not first washed before dinner.
American Standard Version And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first bathed himself before dinner.
King James And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.
World English Bible When the Pharisee saw it, he marveled that he had not first washed himself before dinner.
Luke 11:39
American King James And the Lord said to him, Now do you Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.
American Standard Version And the Lord said unto him, Now ye the Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the platter; but your inward part is full of extortion and wickedness.
King James And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.
World English Bible The Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the platter, but your inward part is full of extortion and wickedness.
Luke 11:40
American King James You fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?
American Standard Version Ye foolish ones, did not he that made the outside make the inside also?
King James Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?
World English Bible You foolish ones, didn’t he who made the outside make the inside also?
Luke 11:41
American King James But rather give alms of such things as you have; and, behold, all things are clean to you.
American Standard Version But give for alms those things which are within; and behold, all things are clean unto you.
King James But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.
World English Bible But give for gifts to the needy those things which are within, and behold, all things will be clean to you.
Luke 11:42
American King James But woe to you, Pharisees! for you tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought you to have done, and not to leave the other undone.
American Standard Version But woe unto you Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and every herb, and pass over justice and the love of God: but these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.
King James But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.
World English Bible But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, but you bypass justice and God’s love. You ought to have done these, and not to have left the other undone.
Luke 11:43
American King James Woe to you, Pharisees! for you love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.
American Standard Version Woe unto you Pharisees! for ye love the chief seats in the synagogues, and the salutations in the marketplaces.
King James Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.
World English Bible Woe to you Pharisees! For you love the best seats in the synagogues and the greetings in the marketplaces.
Luke 11:44
American King James Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them.
American Standard Version Woe unto you! for ye are as the tombs which appear not, and the men that walk over `them' know it not.
King James Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them.
World English Bible Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like hidden graves, and the men who walk over them don’t know it.”
Luke 11:45
American King James Then answered one of the lawyers, and said to him, Master, thus saying you reproach us also.
American Standard Version And one of the lawyers answering saith unto him, Teacher, in saying this thou reproachest us also.
King James Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him, Master, thus saying thou reproachest us also.
World English Bible One of the lawyers answered him, “Teacher, in saying this you insult us also.”
Luke 11:46
American King James And he said, Woe to you also, you lawyers! for you lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and you yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.
American Standard Version And he said, Woe unto you lawyers also! for ye load men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.
King James And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.
World English Bible He said, “Woe to you lawyers also! For you load men with burdens that are difficult to carry, and you yourselves won’t even lift one finger to help carry those burdens.
Luke 11:47
American King James Woe to you! for you build the sepulchers of the prophets, and your fathers killed them.
American Standard Version Woe unto you! for ye build the tombs of the prophets, and your fathers killed them.
King James Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers killed them.
World English Bible Woe to you! For you build the tombs of the prophets, and your fathers killed them.
Luke 11:48
American King James Truly you bear witness that you allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and you build their sepulchers.
American Standard Version So ye are witnesses and consent unto the works of your fathers: for they killed them, and ye build `their tombs'.
King James Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres.
World English Bible So you testify and consent to the works of your fathers. For they killed them, and you build their tombs.
Luke 11:49
American King James Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:
American Standard Version Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send unto them prophets and apostles; and `some' of them they shall kill and persecute;
King James Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:
World English Bible Therefore also the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send to them prophets and apostles; and some of them they will kill and persecute,
Luke 11:50
American King James That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;
American Standard Version that the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;
King James That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;
World English Bible that the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation,
Luke 11:51
American King James From the blood of Abel to the blood of Zacharias which perished between the altar and the temple: truly I say to you, It shall be required of this generation.
American Standard Version from the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary: yea, I say unto you, it shall be required of this generation.
King James From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.
World English Bible from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary.’ Yes, I tell you, it will be required of this generation.
Luke 11:52
American King James Woe to you, lawyers! for you have taken away the key of knowledge: you entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in you hindered.
American Standard Version Woe unto you lawyers! for ye took away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.
King James Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.
World English Bible Woe to you lawyers! For you took away the key of knowledge. You didn’t enter in yourselves, and those who were entering in, you hindered.”
Luke 11:53
American King James And as he said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:
American Standard Version And when he was come out from thence, the scribes and the Pharisees began to press upon `him' vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things;
King James And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:
World English Bible As he said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be terribly angry, and to draw many things out of him,
Luke 11:54
American King James Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.
American Standard Version laying wait for him, to catch something out of his mouth.
King James Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.
World English Bible lying in wait for him, and seeking to catch him in something he might say, that they might accuse him.