Luke 20:1
American King James And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came on him with the elders,
American Standard Version And it came to pass, on one of the days, as he was teaching the people in the temple, and preaching the gospel, there came upon him the chief priests and the scribes with the elders;
King James And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders,
World English Bible On one of those days, as he was teaching the people in the temple and preaching the Good News, the priests and scribes came to him with the elders.
Luke 20:2
American King James And spoke to him, saying, Tell us, by what authority do you these things? or who is he that gave you this authority?
American Standard Version and they spake, saying unto him, Tell us: By what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?
King James And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?
World English Bible They asked him, “Tell us: by what authority do you do these things? Or who is giving you this authority?”
Luke 20:3
American King James And he answered and said to them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me:
American Standard Version And he answered and said unto them, I also will ask you a question; and tell me:
King James And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me:
World English Bible He answered them, “I also will ask you one question. Tell me:
Luke 20:4
American King James The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?
American Standard Version The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?
King James The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?
World English Bible the baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?”
Luke 20:5
American King James And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed you him not?
American Standard Version And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why did ye not believe him?
King James And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not?
World English Bible They reasoned with themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say, ‘Why didn’t you believe him?’
Luke 20:6
American King James But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.
American Standard Version But if we shall say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
King James But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.
World English Bible But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.”
Luke 20:7
American King James And they answered, that they could not tell from where it was.
American Standard Version And they answered, that they knew not whence `it was'.
King James And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.
World English Bible They answered that they didn’t know where it was from.
Luke 20:8
American King James And Jesus said to them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
American Standard Version And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
King James And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
World English Bible Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.”
Luke 20:9
American King James Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to farmers, and went into a far country for a long time.
American Standard Version And he began to speak unto the people this parable: A man planted a vineyard, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into another country for a long time.
King James Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time.
World English Bible He began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard and rented it out to some farmers, and went into another country for a long time.
Luke 20:10
American King James And at the season he sent a servant to the farmers, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the farmers beat him, and sent him away empty.
American Standard Version And at the season he sent unto the husbandmen a servant, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty.
King James And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty.
World English Bible At the proper season, he sent a servant to the farmers to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard. But the farmers beat him and sent him away empty.
Luke 20:11
American King James And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty.
American Standard Version And he sent yet another servant: and him also they beat, and handled him shamefully, and sent him away empty.
King James And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty.
World English Bible He sent yet another servant, and they also beat him and treated him shamefully, and sent him away empty.
Luke 20:12
American King James And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out.
American Standard Version And he sent yet a third: and him also they wounded, and cast him forth.
King James And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out.
World English Bible He sent yet a third, and they also wounded him and threw him out.
Luke 20:13
American King James Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence him when they see him.
American Standard Version And the lord of the vineyard said, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son; it may be they will reverence him.
King James Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence him when they see him.
World English Bible The lord of the vineyard said, ‘What shall I do? I will send my beloved son. It may be that seeing him, they will respect him.’
Luke 20:14
American King James But when the farmers saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.
American Standard Version But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned one with another, saying, This is the heir; let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.
King James But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.
World English Bible “But when the farmers saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, ‘This is the heir. Come, let’s kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.’
Luke 20:15
American King James So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do to them?
American Standard Version And they cast him forth out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore will the lord of the vineyard do unto them?
King James So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them?
World English Bible Then they threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. What therefore will the lord of the vineyard do to them?
Luke 20:16
American King James He shall come and destroy these farmers, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.
American Standard Version He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.
King James He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.
World English Bible He will come and destroy these farmers, and will give the vineyard to others.” When they heard that, they said, “May that never be!”
Luke 20:17
American King James And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?
American Standard Version But he looked upon them, and said, What then is this that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner?
King James And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?
World English Bible But he looked at them and said, “Then what is this that is written, ‘The stone which the builders rejected was made the chief cornerstone?’
Luke 20:18
American King James Whoever shall fall on that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.
American Standard Version Every one that falleth on that stone shall be broken to pieces; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will scatter him as dust.
King James Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.
World English Bible Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, but it will crush whomever it falls on to dust.”
Luke 20:19
American King James And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.
American Standard Version And the scribes and the chief priests sought to lay hands on him in that very hour; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he spake this parable against them.
King James And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.
World English Bible The chief priests and the scribes sought to lay hands on him that very hour, but they feared the people—for they knew he had spoken this parable against them.
Luke 20:20
American King James And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him to the power and authority of the governor.
American Standard Version And they watched him, and sent forth spies, who feigned themselves to be righteous, that they might take hold of his speech, so as to deliver him up to the rule and to the authority of the governor.
King James And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.
World English Bible They watched him and sent out spies, who pretended to be righteous, that they might trap him in something he said, so as to deliver him up to the power and authority of the governor.
Luke 20:21
American King James And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that you say and teach rightly, neither accept you the person of any, but teach the way of God truly:
American Standard Version And they asked him, saying, Teacher, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, and acceptest not the person `of any', but of a truth teachest the way of God:
King James And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly:
World English Bible They asked him, “Teacher, we know that you say and teach what is right, and aren’t partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God.
Luke 20:22
American King James Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar, or no?
American Standard Version Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
King James Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?
World English Bible Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”
Luke 20:23
American King James But he perceived their craftiness, and said to them, Why tempt you me?
American Standard Version But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them,
King James But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?
World English Bible But he perceived their craftiness, and said to them, “Why do you test me?
Luke 20:24
American King James Show me a penny. Whose image and superscription has it? They answered and said, Caesar's.
American Standard Version Show me a denarius. Whose image and superscription hath it? And they said, Caesar's.
King James Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar's.
World English Bible Show me a denarius. Whose image and inscription are on it?” They answered, “Caesar’s.”
Luke 20:25
American King James And he said to them, Render therefore to Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and to God the things which be God's.
American Standard Version And he said unto them, Then render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's.
King James And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's.
World English Bible He said to them, “Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
Luke 20:26
American King James And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marveled at his answer, and held their peace.
American Standard Version And they were not able to take hold of the saying before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.
King James And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.
World English Bible They weren’t able to trap him in his words before the people. They marveled at his answer and were silent.
Luke 20:27
American King James Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him,
American Standard Version And there came to him certain of the Sadducees, they that say that there is no resurrection;
King James Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him,
World English Bible Some of the Sadducees came to him, those who deny that there is a resurrection.
Luke 20:28
American King James Saying, Master, Moses wrote to us, If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed to his brother.
American Standard Version and they asked him, saying, Teacher, Moses wrote unto us, that if a man's brother die, having a wife, and he be childless, his brother should take the wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.
King James Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.
World English Bible They asked him, “Teacher, Moses wrote to us that if a man’s brother dies having a wife, and he is childless, his brother should take the wife and raise up children for his brother.
Luke 20:29
American King James There were therefore seven brothers: and the first took a wife, and died without children.
American Standard Version There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died childless;
King James There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children.
World English Bible There were therefore seven brothers. The first took a wife, and died childless.
Luke 20:30
American King James And the second took her to wife, and he died childless.
American Standard Version and the second:
King James And the second took her to wife, and he died childless.
World English Bible The second took her as wife, and he died childless.
Luke 20:31
American King James And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died.
American Standard Version and the third took her; and likewise the seven also left no children, and died.
King James And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died.
World English Bible The third took her, and likewise the seven all left no children, and died.
Luke 20:32
American King James Last of all the woman died also.
American Standard Version Afterward the woman also died.
King James Last of all the woman died also.
World English Bible Afterward the woman also died.
Luke 20:33
American King James Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to wife.
American Standard Version In the resurrection therefore whose wife of them shall she be? for the seven had her to wife.
King James Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to wife.
World English Bible Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them will she be? For the seven had her as a wife.”
Luke 20:34
American King James And Jesus answering said to them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage:
American Standard Version And Jesus said unto them, The sons of this world marry, and are given in marriage:
King James And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage:
World English Bible Jesus said to them, “The children of this age marry and are given in marriage.
Luke 20:35
American King James But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:
American Standard Version but they that are accounted worthy to attain to that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:
King James But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:
World English Bible But those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage.
Luke 20:36
American King James Neither can they die any more: for they are equal to the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.
American Standard Version for neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.
King James Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.
World English Bible For they can’t die any more, for they are like the angels and are children of God, being children of the resurrection.
Luke 20:37
American King James Now that the dead are raised, even Moses showed at the bush, when he calls the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.
American Standard Version But that the dead are raised, even Moses showed, in `the place concerning' the Bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.
King James Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.
World English Bible But that the dead are raised, even Moses showed at the bush, when he called the Lord ‘The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’
Luke 20:38
American King James For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live to him.
American Standard Version Now he is not the God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him.
King James For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him.
World English Bible Now he is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for all are alive to him.”
Luke 20:39
American King James Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, you have well said.
American Standard Version And certain of the scribes answering said, Teacher, thou hast well said.
King James Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said.
World English Bible Some of the scribes answered, “Teacher, you speak well.”
Luke 20:40
American King James And after that they dared not ask him any question at all.
American Standard Version For they durst not any more ask him any question.
King James And after that they durst not ask him any question at all.
World English Bible They didn’t dare to ask him any more questions.
Luke 20:41
American King James And he said to them, How say they that Christ is David's son?
American Standard Version And he said unto them, How say they that the Christ is David's son?
King James And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son?
World English Bible He said to them, “Why do they say that the Christ is David’s son?
Luke 20:42
American King James And David himself said in the book of Psalms, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit you on my right hand,
American Standard Version For David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
King James And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
World English Bible David himself says in the book of Psalms, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand,
Luke 20:43
American King James Till I make your enemies your footstool.
American Standard Version Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet.
King James Till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
World English Bible until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet.”’
Luke 20:44
American King James David therefore calls him Lord, how is he then his son?
American Standard Version David therefore calleth him Lord, and how is he his son?
King James David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son?
World English Bible “David therefore calls him Lord, so how is he his son?”
Luke 20:45
American King James Then in the audience of all the people he said to his disciples,
American Standard Version And in the hearing of all the people he said unto his disciples,
King James Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples,
World English Bible In the hearing of all the people, he said to his disciples,
Luke 20:46
American King James Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;
American Standard Version Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and love salutations in the marketplaces, and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts;
King James Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;
World English Bible “Beware of those scribes who like to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts;
Luke 20:47
American King James Which devour widows' houses, and for a show make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.
American Standard Version who devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater condemnation.
King James Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.
World English Bible who devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.”