Luke 12:1
American King James In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, so that they stepped one on another, he began to say to his disciples first of all, Beware you of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
American Standard Version In the mean time, when the many thousands of the multitude were gathered together, insomuch that they trod one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
King James In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
World English Bible Meanwhile, when a multitude of many thousands had gathered together, so much so that they trampled on each other, he began to tell his disciples first of all, “Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
Luke 12:2
American King James For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.
American Standard Version But there is nothing covered up, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
King James For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.
World English Bible But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known.
Luke 12:3
American King James Therefore whatever you have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which you have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed on the housetops.
American Standard Version Wherefore whatsoever ye have said in the darkness shall be heard in the light; and what ye have spoken in the ear in the inner chambers shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
King James Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
World English Bible Therefore whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light. What you have spoken in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.
Luke 12:4
American King James And I say to you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
American Standard Version And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
King James And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
World English Bible “I tell you, my friends, don’t be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
Luke 12:5
American King James But I will forewarn you whom you shall fear: Fear him, which after he has killed has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, Fear him.
American Standard Version But I will warn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, who after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
King James But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
World English Bible But I will warn you whom you should fear. Fear him who after he has killed, has power to cast into Gehenna. Yes, I tell you, fear him.
Luke 12:6
American King James Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
American Standard Version Are not five sparrows sold for two pence? and not one of them is forgotten in the sight of God.
King James Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
World English Bible “Aren’t five sparrows sold for two assaria coins? Not one of them is forgotten by God.
Luke 12:7
American King James But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: you are of more value than many sparrows.
American Standard Version But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
King James But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
World English Bible But the very hairs of your head are all counted. Therefore don’t be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.
Luke 12:8
American King James Also I say to you, Whoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:
American Standard Version And I say unto you, Every one who shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:
King James Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:
World English Bible “I tell you, everyone who confesses me before men, the Son of Man will also confess before the angels of God;
Luke 12:9
American King James But he that denies me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.
American Standard Version but he that denieth me in the presence of men shall be denied in the presence of the angels of God.
King James But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.
World English Bible but he who denies me in the presence of men will be denied in the presence of God’s angels.
Luke 12:10
American King James And whoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but to him that blasphemes against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.
American Standard Version And every one who shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Spirit it shall not be forgiven.
King James And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.
World English Bible Everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but those who blaspheme against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.
Luke 12:11
American King James And when they bring you to the synagogues, and to magistrates, and powers, take you no thought how or what thing you shall answer, or what you shall say:
American Standard Version And when they bring you before the synagogues, and the rulers, and the authorities, be not anxious how or what ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:
King James And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:
World English Bible When they bring you before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, don’t be anxious how or what you will answer or what you will say;
Luke 12:12
American King James For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what you ought to say.
American Standard Version for the Holy Spirit shall teach you in that very hour what ye ought to say.
King James For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.
World English Bible for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that same hour what you must say.”
Luke 12:13
American King James And one of the company said to him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.
American Standard Version And one out of the multitude said unto him, Teacher, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me.
King James And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.
World English Bible One of the multitude said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”
Luke 12:14
American King James And he said to him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
American Standard Version But he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
King James And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
World English Bible But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or an arbitrator over you?”
Luke 12:15
American King James And he said to them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consists not in the abundance of the things which he possesses.
American Standard Version And he said unto them, Take heed, and keep yourselves from all covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
King James And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
World English Bible He said to them, “Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life doesn’t consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses.”
Luke 12:16
American King James And he spoke a parable to them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:
American Standard Version And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:
King James And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:
World English Bible He spoke a parable to them, saying, “The ground of a certain rich man produced abundantly.
Luke 12:17
American King James And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?
American Standard Version and he reasoned within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have not where to bestow my fruits?
King James And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?
World English Bible He reasoned within himself, saying, ‘What will I do, because I don’t have room to store my crops?’
Luke 12:18
American King James And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.
American Standard Version And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my grain and my goods.
King James And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.
World English Bible He said, ‘This is what I will do. I will pull down my barns, build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods.
Luke 12:19
American King James And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have much goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
American Standard Version And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, be merry.
King James And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
World English Bible I will tell my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years. Take your ease, eat, drink, and be merry.”’
Luke 12:20
American King James But God said to him, You fool, this night your soul shall be required of you: then whose shall those things be, which you have provided?
American Standard Version But God said unto him, Thou foolish one, this night is thy soul required of thee; and the things which thou hast prepared, whose shall they be?
King James But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
World English Bible “But God said to him, ‘You foolish one, tonight your soul is required of you. The things which you have prepared—whose will they be?’
Luke 12:21
American King James So is he that lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
American Standard Version So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
King James So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
World English Bible So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”
Luke 12:22
American King James And he said to his disciples, Therefore I say to you, Take no thought for your life, what you shall eat; neither for the body, what you shall put on.
American Standard Version And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Be not anxious for `your' life, what ye shall eat; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on.
King James And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
World English Bible He said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life, what you will eat, nor yet for your body, what you will wear.
Luke 12:23
American King James The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.
American Standard Version For the life is more than the food, and the body than the raiment.
King James The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.
World English Bible Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing.
Luke 12:24
American King James Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them: how much more are you better than the fowls?
American Standard Version Consider the ravens, that they sow not, neither reap; which have no store-chamber nor barn; and God feedeth them: of how much more value are ye than the birds!
King James Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?
World English Bible Consider the ravens: they don’t sow, they don’t reap, they have no warehouse or barn, and God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than birds!
Luke 12:25
American King James And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?
American Standard Version And which of you by being anxious can add a cubit unto the measure of his life?
King James And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?
World English Bible Which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his height?
Luke 12:26
American King James If you then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take you thought for the rest?
American Standard Version If then ye are not able to do even that which is least, why are ye anxious concerning the rest?
King James If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?
World English Bible If then you aren’t able to do even the least things, why are you anxious about the rest?
Luke 12:27
American King James Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say to you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
American Standard Version Consider the lilies, how they grow: they toil not, neither do they spin; yet I say unto you, Even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
King James Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
World English Bible Consider the lilies, how they grow. They don’t toil, neither do they spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
Luke 12:28
American King James If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith?
American Standard Version But if God doth so clothe the grass in the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow is cast into the oven; how much more `shall he clothe' you, O ye of little faith?
King James If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?
World English Bible But if this is how God clothes the grass in the field, which today exists and tomorrow is cast into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith?
Luke 12:29
American King James And seek not you what you shall eat, or what you shall drink, neither be you of doubtful mind.
American Standard Version And seek not ye what ye shall eat, and what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.
King James And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.
World English Bible “Don’t seek what you will eat or what you will drink; neither be anxious.
Luke 12:30
American King James For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knows that you have need of these things.
American Standard Version For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: but your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.
King James For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.
World English Bible For the nations of the world seek after all of these things, but your Father knows that you need these things.
Luke 12:31
American King James But rather seek you the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added to you.
American Standard Version Yet seek ye his kingdom, and these things shall be added unto you.
King James But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
World English Bible But seek God’s Kingdom, and all these things will be added to you.
Luke 12:32
American King James Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
American Standard Version Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
King James Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
World English Bible “Don’t be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.
Luke 12:33
American King James Sell that you have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that fails not, where no thief approaches, neither moth corrupts.
American Standard Version Sell that which ye have, and give alms; make for yourselves purses which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief draweth near, neither moth destroyeth.
King James Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
World English Bible Sell what you have and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don’t grow old, a treasure in the heavens that doesn’t fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
Luke 12:34
American King James For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
American Standard Version For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
King James For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
World English Bible For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Luke 12:35
American King James Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;
American Standard Version Let your loins be girded about, and your lamps burning;
King James Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;
World English Bible “Let your waist be dressed and your lamps burning.
Luke 12:36
American King James And you yourselves like to men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he comes and knocks, they may open to him immediately.
American Standard Version and be ye yourselves like unto men looking for their lord, when he shall return from the marriage feast; that, when he cometh and knocketh, they may straightway open unto him.
King James And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.
World English Bible Be like men watching for their lord when he returns from the wedding feast, that when he comes and knocks, they may immediately open to him.
Luke 12:37
American King James Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he comes shall find watching: truly I say to you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.
American Standard Version Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them sit down to meat, and shall come and serve them.
King James Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.
World English Bible Blessed are those servants whom the lord will find watching when he comes. Most certainly I tell you that he will dress himself, make them recline, and will come and serve them.
Luke 12:38
American King James And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.
American Standard Version And if he shall come in the second watch, and if in the third, and find `them' so blessed are those `servants'.
King James And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.
World English Bible They will be blessed if he comes in the second or third watch and finds them so.
Luke 12:39
American King James And this know, that if the manager of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.
American Standard Version But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and not have left his house to be broken through.
King James And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.
World English Bible But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into.
Luke 12:40
American King James Be you therefore ready also: for the Son of man comes at an hour when you think not.
American Standard Version Be ye also ready: for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh.
King James Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.
World English Bible Therefore be ready also, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour that you don’t expect him.”
Luke 12:41
American King James Then Peter said to him, Lord, speak you this parable to us, or even to all?
American Standard Version And Peter said, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even unto all?
King James Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?
World English Bible Peter said to him, “Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everybody?”
Luke 12:42
American King James And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?
American Standard Version And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall set over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season?
King James And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?
World English Bible The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times?
Luke 12:43
American King James Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he comes shall find so doing.
American Standard Version Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
King James Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
World English Bible Blessed is that servant whom his lord will find doing so when he comes.
Luke 12:44
American King James Of a truth I say to you, that he will make him ruler over all that he has.
American Standard Version Of a truth I say unto you, that he will set him over all that he hath.
King James Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.
World English Bible Truly I tell you that he will set him over all that he has.
Luke 12:45
American King James But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delays his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;
American Standard Version But if that servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and the maidservants, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;
King James But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;
World English Bible But if that servant says in his heart, ‘My lord delays his coming,’ and begins to beat the menservants and the maidservants, and to eat and drink and to be drunken,
Luke 12:46
American King James The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looks not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.
American Standard Version the lord of that servant shall come in a day when he expecteth not, and in an hour when he knoweth not, and shall cut him asunder, and appoint his portion with the unfaithful.
King James The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.
World English Bible then the lord of that servant will come in a day when he isn’t expecting him and in an hour that he doesn’t know, and will cut him in two, and place his portion with the unfaithful.
Luke 12:47
American King James And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
American Standard Version And that servant, who knew his lord's will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many `stripes';
King James And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
World English Bible That servant who knew his lord’s will, and didn’t prepare nor do what he wanted, will be beaten with many stripes,
Luke 12:48
American King James But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For to whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
American Standard Version but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few `stripes'. And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more.
King James But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
World English Bible but he who didn’t know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whomever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked.
Luke 12:49
American King James I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?
American Standard Version I came to cast fire upon the earth; and what do I desire, if it is already kindled?
King James I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?
World English Bible “I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled.
Luke 12:50
American King James But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
American Standard Version But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
King James But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
World English Bible But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!
Luke 12:51
American King James Suppose you that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, No; but rather division:
American Standard Version Think ye that I am come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
King James Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
World English Bible Do you think that I have come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, no, but rather division.
Luke 12:52
American King James For from now on there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.
American Standard Version for there shall be from henceforth five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.
King James For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.
World English Bible For from now on, there will be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.
Luke 12:53
American King James The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
American Standard Version They shall be divided, father against son, and son against father; mother against daughter, and daughter against her mother; mother in law against her daughter in law, and daughter in law against her mother in law.
King James The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
World English Bible They will be divided, father against son, and son against father; mother against daughter, and daughter against her mother; mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law, and daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.”
Luke 12:54
American King James And he said also to the people, When you see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway you say, There comes a shower; and so it is.
American Standard Version And he said to the multitudes also, When ye see a cloud rising in the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it cometh to pass.
King James And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.
World English Bible He said to the multitudes also, “When you see a cloud rising from the west, immediately you say, ‘A shower is coming,’ and so it happens.
Luke 12:55
American King James And when you see the south wind blow, you say, There will be heat; and it comes to pass.
American Standard Version And when `ye see' a south wind blowing, ye say, There will be a scorching heat; and it cometh to pass.
King James And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.
World English Bible When a south wind blows, you say, ‘There will be a scorching heat,’ and it happens.
Luke 12:56
American King James You hypocrites, you can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that you do not discern this time?
American Standard Version Ye hypocrites, ye know how to interpret the face of the earth and the heaven; but how is it that ye know not how to interpret this time?
King James Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?
World English Bible You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but how is it that you don’t interpret this time?
Luke 12:57
American King James Yes, and why even of yourselves judge you not what is right?
American Standard Version And why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?
King James Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?
World English Bible “Why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?
Luke 12:58
American King James When you go with your adversary to the magistrate, as you are in the way, give diligence that you may be delivered from him; lest he hale you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and the officer cast you into prison.
American Standard Version For as thou art going with thine adversary before the magistrate, on the way give diligence to be quit of him; lest haply he drag thee unto the judge, and the judge shall deliver thee to the officer, and the officer shall cast thee into prison.
King James When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.
World English Bible For when you are going with your adversary before the magistrate, try diligently on the way to be released from him, lest perhaps he drag you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison.
Luke 12:59
American King James I tell you, you shall not depart there, till you have paid the very last mite.
American Standard Version I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou have paid the very last mite.
King James I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.
World English Bible I tell you, you will by no means get out of there until you have paid the very last penny.”