MAT THRU REV. VERSIONS COMPARED.

MATTHEW 1:25

King James: And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

New King James: and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus.

American Standard: and knew her not till she had brought forth a son: and he called his name JESUS.

Living Bible: but she remained a virgin until her Son was born; and Joseph named him ``Jesus.''

New International: But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.

Revised Standard: but knew her not until she had borne a son; and he called his name Jesus.

(It is interesting that the same manuscript is used in the ASV, NIV, RSV and other versions than the KJV and they differ in so many places. It makes me wonder what is the purpose. Why are there so many variations between these supposedly better translations?)

MATTHEW 5:44

King James: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

New King James: "But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,

American Standard: but I say unto you, love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;

Living Bible: But I say: Love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!

New International: But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Revised Standard: But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

MATTHEW 6:13

King James: And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

New King James: And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. for Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

American Standard: And bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Living Bible: Don't bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the Evil One. Amen.'

New International: And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. '

Revised Standard: And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil.

New

Revised Standard: And do not bring us to the time of trial, but rescue us from the evil one.

MATTHEW 6:27

King James: Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

New King James: "Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?

American Standard: And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit unto the measure of his life?

Living Bible: Will all your worries add a single moment to your life?

New International: Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life ?

Revised Standard: And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his span of life?

*New

Revised Standard: And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life?

*compare the Revised and New Revised Versions differences, is it time or linear.

MATTHEW 6:33

King James: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

New King James: "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

American Standard: But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Living Bible: and he will give them to you if you give him first place in your life and live as he wants you to.

New International: But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Revised Standard: But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well.

*New

Revised Standard: But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

*compare the Revised and New Revised Versions differences.

MATTHEW 8:29

Greek New Testament Mt 8:29 kai idou ekraxan legontev ti hmin kai soi ihsou uie tou yeou hlyev wde pro kairou basanisai hmav .

King James: And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?

New King James: And suddenly they cried out, saying, "What have we to do with You, Jesus, You Son of God? Have You come here to torment us before the time?''

American Standard: And behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?

Living Bible: They began screaming at him, ``What do you want with us, O Son of God? You have no right to torment us yet.''

New International: "What do you want with us, Son of God?" they shouted. "Have you come here to torture us before the appointed time?"

Revised Standard: And behold, they cried out, "What have you to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?"

MATTHEW 9:13

King James: But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

New King James: "But go and learn what this means: `I desire mercy and not sacrifice.' For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.''

American Standard: But go ye and learn what this meaneth, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.

Living Bible: Then he added, ``Now go away and learn the meaning of this verse of Scripture, `It isn't your sacrifices and your gifts I want--I want you to be merciful.' For I have come to urge sinners, not the self-$ righteous, back to God.''

New International: But go and learn what this means: `I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."

Revised Standard: Go and learn what this means, 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.' For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners."

MATTHEW 12:35

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.

New King James: "A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.

American Standard: 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.

Living Bible: A good man's speech reveals the rich treasures within him. An evil-hearted man is filled with venom, and his speech reveals it.

New International: The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him.

Revised Standard: The good man out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil man out of his evil treasure brings forth evil.

MATTHEW 12:47

King James: Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.

New King James: Then one said to Him, "Look, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak with You.''

American Standard: And one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, seeking to speak to thee.

Revised Standard:

Living Bible: As Jesus was speaking in a crowded house his mother and brothers were outside, wanting to talk with him. When someone told him they were there,

New International: Someone told him, "Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you."

MATTHEW 13:51

King James: Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.

New King James: Jesus said to them, "Have you understood all these things?'' They said to Him, "Yes, Lord.''

American Standard: Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea.

Living Bible: Do you understand?' '`Yes,'' they said, ``we do.''

New International: "Have you understood all these things?" Jesus asked. "Yes," they replied.

Revised Standard: "Have you understood all this?" They said to him, "Yes."

MATTHEW 15:8

King James: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.

New King James: `These people draw near to Me with their mouth, and honor Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me.

American Standard: This people honoreth me with their lips; But their heart is far from me.

Living Bible: `These people say they honor me, but their hearts are far away.

New International: "`These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.

Revised Standard: 'This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me;

MATTHEW 16:3

King James: And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?

New King James: "and in the morning, `It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening.' Hypocrites| You know how to discern the face of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times.

American Standard: And in the morning, It will be foul weather to-day: for the heaven is red and lowering. Ye know how to discern the face of the heaven; but ye cannot discern the signs of the times.

Living Bible: He replied, ``You are good at reading the weather signs of the skies--red sky tonight means fair weather tomorrow; red sky in the morning means foul weather all day--but you can't read the obvious signs of the times!

New International: and in the morning, `Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.' You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.

Revised Standard: And in the morning, 'It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and threatening.' You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.

MATTHEW 16:20

King James: Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.

New King James: Then He commanded His disciples that they should tell no one that He was Jesus the Christ.

American Standard: Then charged he the disciples that they should tell no man that he was the Christ.

Living Bible: Then he warned the disciples against telling others that he was the Messiah.

Then he warned his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Christ.

Revised Standard: Then he strictly charged the disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ.

MATTHEW 17:21

King James: Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.

New King James: "However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.''

American Standard: * [But this kind goeth not out save by prayer and fasting.]

* [ Text that is set inside this type of bracket in the ASV is not considered as part of the originals and is describes as added. ] However, the greatest number of manuscripts have these words and certainly should be included in the Bible.

New American Standard: Omits the verses all together.

Revised Standard: ...Omits the verses all together.

New International: Omits the verses all together.

Living Bible: But this kind of demon won't leave unless you have prayed and gone without food.''

MATTHEW 18:11

King James: For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.

New King James: "For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost.

American Standard: [For the Son of man came to save that which was lost.]* [ Text that is set inside this type of bracket in the ASV is not considered as part of the originals and is describes as added. ] However, the greatest number of manuscripts have this words and certainly should be included in the Bible.

Revised Standard: ...Omits the verses all together.

New International: ...Omits the verses all together.

Living Bible: And I, the Messiah, came to save the lost.

MATTHEW 19:17

King James: And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.

New King James: So He said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.''

American Standard: And he said unto him, Why askest thou me concerning that which is good? One there is who is good: but if thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments.

Living Bible: ``When you call me good you are calling me God,'' Jesus replied, ``for God alone is truly good. But to answer your question, you can get to heaven if you keep the commandments.''

New International: "Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the commandments."

Revised Standard: And he said to him, "Why do you ask me about what is good? One there is who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments."

MATTHEW 20:7

King James: They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.

New King James: "They said to him, `Because no one hired us.' He said to them, `You also go into the vineyard, and whatever is right you will receive.'

American Standard: They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard.

Living Bible: ```Because no one hired us,' they replied.`` `Then go on out and join the others in my fields,' he told them.

New International: "`Because no one has hired us,' they answered. "He said to them, `You also go and work in my vineyard.'

Revised Standard: They said to him, 'Because no one has hired us.' He said to them, 'You go into the vineyard too.'

MATTHEW 20:16

King James: So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

New King James: "So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few chosen.''

American Standard: So the last shall be first, and the first last.

Living Bible: And so it is that the last shall be first, and the first, last.''

New International: "So the last will be first, and the first will be last."

Revised Standard: So the last will be first, and the first last."

MATTHEW 20:22

King James: But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

New King James: But Jesus answered and said, "You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?'' They said to Him, "We are able.''

American Standard: But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink the cup that I am about to drink? They say unto him, We are able.

Living Bible: But Jesus told her, ``You don't know what you are asking!'' Then he turned to James and John and asked them, ``Are you able to drink from the terrible cup I am about to drink from?''``Yes,'' they replied, ``we are able!''

New International: "You don't know what you are asking," Jesus said to them. "Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?" "We can," they answered.

Revised Standard: But Jesus answered, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am to drink?" They said to him, "We are able."

MATTHEW 25:13

King James: Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

New King James: "Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.

American Standard: Watch therefore, for ye know not the day nor the hour.

Living Bible: ``So stay awake and be prepared, for you do not know the date or moment of my return.

New International: "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.

Revised Standard: Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.

MATTHEW 27:35

King James: And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.

New King James: Then they crucified Him, and divided His garments, casting lots, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet: "They divided My garments among them, and for My clothing they cast lots.''

American Standard: And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments among them, casting lots;

Living Bible: After the crucifixion, the soldiers threw dice to divide up his clothes among themselves.

New International: When they had crucified him, they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

Revised Standard: And when they had crucified him, they divided his garments among them by casting lots;

MATTHEW 28:2

King James: And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

New King James: And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it.

American Standard: And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it.

Living Bible: Suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and rolled aside the stone and sat on it.

New International: There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it.

Revised Standard: And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone, and sat upon it.

MATTHEW 28:9

King James: And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.

New King James: And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, "Rejoice'' And they came and held Him by the feet and worshipped Him.

American Standard: And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him.

Living Bible: And as they were running, suddenly Jesus was there in front of them!``Good morning!'' he said. And they fell to the ground before him, holding his feet and worshipping him.

New International: Suddenly Jesus met them. "Greetings," he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshipped him.

Revised Standard: And behold, Jesus met them and said, "Hail!" And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshipped him.

MARK 1:14

King James: Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,

New King James: Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,

American Standard: Now after John was delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God,

Living Bible: Later on, after John was arrested by King Herod, Jesus went to Galilee to preach God's Good News.

New International: After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God.

Revised Standard: Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God,

MARK 1:31

King James: And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

New King James: So He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and immediately the fever left her. And she served them.

American Standard: and he came and took her by the hand, and raised her up; and the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

Living Bible: He went to her bedside, and as he took her by the hand and helped her to sit up, the fever suddenly left, and she got up and prepared dinner for them!

New International: So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them.

Revised Standard: And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her; and she served them.

MARK 2:17

King James: When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

New King James: When Jesus heard it, He said to them, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.''

American Standard: And when Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of a physician, but they that are sick: Icame not to call the righteous, but sinners.

Living Bible: When Jesus heard what they were saying, he told them, ``Sick people need the doctor, not healthy ones! I haven't come to tell good people to repent, but the bad ones.''

New International: On hearing this, Jesus said to them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."

Revised Standard: And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I came not to call the righteous, but sinners."

MARK 6:11

King James: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.

New King James: "And whoever will not receive you nor hear you, when you depart from there, shake off the dust under your feet as a testimony against them. Assuredly, I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city|''

American Standard: And whatsoever place shall not receive you, and they hear you not, as ye go forth thence, shake off the dust that is under your feet for a testimony unto them.

Living Bible: ``And whenever a village won't accept you or listen to you, shake off the dust from your feet as you leave; it is a sign that you have abandoned it to its fate.''

New International: And if any place will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave, as a testimony against them."

Revised Standard: And if any place will not receive you and they refuse to hear you, when you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet for a testimony against them."

MARK 7:8

King James: For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.

New King James: "For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of menthe washing of pitchers and cups, and many other such things you do.''

American Standard: Ye leave the commandment of God, and hold fast the tradition of men.

Living Bible: For you ignore God's specific orders and substitute your own traditions.

New International: You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to the traditions of men."

Revised Standard: You leave the commandment of God, and hold fast the tradition of men."

MARK 7:16

King James: If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.

New King James: "If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear|''

American Standard: [If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear.]* [ Text that is set inside this type of bracket in the ASV is not considered as part of the originals and is describes as added. ] However, the greatest number of manuscripts have this words and certainly should be included in the Bible.

Revised Standard: ...

New International:..

Living Bible: Your souls aren't harmed by what you eat, but by what you think and say!''

MARK 9 :24

King James: And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

New King James: Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.''

American Standard: Straightway the father of the child cried out, and said, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

Living Bible: The father instantly replied, ``I do have faith; oh, help me to have more!''

New International: Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!"

Revised Standard: Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, "I believe; help my unbelief!"

MARK 9:44

King James: Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

New King James: "where `their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.'

American Standard: [where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.]* [ Text that is set inside this type of bracket in the ASV is not considered as part of the originals and is describes as added. ] However, the greatest number of manuscripts have this words and certainly should be included in the Bible.

Revised Standard: ...

New International:..

Living Bible: ``If your hand does wrong, cut it off. Better live forever with one hand than be thrown into the unquenchable fires of hell with two!

MARK 9:46

King James: Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

New King James: "where `their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.'

American Standard: [where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.]

Revised Standard: ...

New International:..

Living Bible: If your foot carries you toward evil, cut it off! Better be lame and live forever than have two feet that carry you to hell.

MARK 9:49

King James: For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt.

New King James: "For everyone will be seasoned with fire, and every sacrifice will be seasoned with salt.

American Standard: For every one shall be salted with fire.

Living Bible: where all are salted with fire.

New International: Everyone will be salted with fire.

Revised Standard: For every one will be salted with fire.

MARK 10:21

King James: Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

New King James: Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, "One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.''

American Standard: And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

Living Bible: Jesus felt genuine love for this man as he looked at him. ``You lack only one thing,'' he told him; ``go and sell all you have and give the money to the poor--and you shall have treasure in heaven--and come, follow me.''

New International: Jesus looked at him and loved him. "One thing you lack," he said. "Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."

Revised Standard: And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said to him, "You lack one thing; go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."

MARK 10:24

King James: And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

New King James: And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, "Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God

American Standard: And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

Living Bible: This amazed them. So Jesus said it again: ``Dear children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the Kingdom of God.

New International: The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!

Revised Standard: And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!
MARK 11:10

King James: Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

New King James: Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that comes in the name of the Lord| Hosanna in the highest|''

American Standard: Blessed is the kingdom that cometh, the kingdom of our father David: Hosanna in the highest.

Living Bible: ``Praise God for the return of our father David's kingdom '' ``Hail to the King of the universe!''

New International: "Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!" "Hosanna in the highest!"

Revised Standard: Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is coming! Hosanna in the highest!"

MARK 11:26

King James: But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.

New King James: "But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses.''

American Standard: [But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your trespasses.]* [ Text that is set inside this type of bracket in the ASV is not considered as part of the originals and is describes as added. ] However, the greatest number of manuscripts have this words and certainly should be included in the Bible.

Revised Standard: ...

New International:..

Living Bible: By this time they had arrived in Jerusalem again, and as he was walking through the Temple area, the chief priests and other Jewish leaders came up to him demanding, ``What's going on here? Who gave you the authority to drive out the merchants?''

MARK 13:14

King James: But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the Prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains:

New King James: "But when you see the `abomination of desolation,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not'' (let the reader understand), "then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

American Standard: But when ye see the abomination of desolation standing where he ought not (let him that readeth understand), then let them that are in Judaea flee unto the mountains:

Living Bible: ``When you see the horrible thing standing in the Temple --reader, pay attention!--flee, if you can, to the Judean hills.

New International: "When you see `the abomination that causes desolation' standing where it does not belong--let the reader understand--then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

Revised Standard: "But when you see the desolating sacrilege set up where it ought not to be (let the who are in Judea flee to the mountains;

MARK 14:68

King James: But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.

New King James: But he denied it, saying, "I neither know nor understand what you are saying.'' And he went out on the porch, and a rooster crowed.

American Standard: But he denied, saying, I neither know, nor understand what thou sayest: and he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.

Living Bible: Peter denied it. ``I don't know what you're talking about!'' he said, and walked over to the edge of the courtyard. Just then, a rooster crowed.

New International: But he denied it. "I don't know or understand what you're talking about," he said, and went out into the entryway.

Revised Standard: But he denied it, saying, "I neither know nor understand what you mean." And he went out into the gateway.

MARK 15:28

King James: And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors.

New King James: So the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "And He was numbered with the transgressors.''

American Standard: [And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was reckoned with transgressors.]

* [ Text that is set inside this type of bracket in the ASV is not considered as part of the originals and is describes as added. ] However, the greatest number of manuscripts have this words and certainly should be included in the Bible.

Revised Standard: ...

New International:..

Living Bible: And so the Scripture was fulfilled that said, ``He was counted among evil men.''

MARK 16:9-20

King James: Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.

New King James: Now when He rose early on the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom He had cast seven demons.

American Standard: Now when he was risen early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons.

Living Bible: It was early on Sunday morning when Jesus came back to life, and the first person who saw him was Mary Magdalene--the woman from whom he had cast out seven demons.

New International: [[The most reliable early manuscripts and other ancient witnesses do not have Mark 16:9-20.]] When Jesus rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had driven seven demons.

Revised Standard: Now when he rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons.

LUKE 1: 28

King James: And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.

New King James: And having come in, the angel said to her, "Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women|''

American Standard: And he came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee.

Living Bible: Gabriel appeared to her and said, ``Congratulations, favored lady! The Lord is with you!''

New International: The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you."

Revised Standard: And he came to her and said, "Hail, O favored one, the Lord is with you!"

LUKE 2:33

King James: And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

New King James: And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him.

American Standard: And his father and his mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him;

Living Bible: Joseph and Mary just stood there, marveling at what was being said about Jesus.

New International: The child's father and mother marveled at what was said about him.

Revised Standard: And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him;

LUKE 2:43

King James: And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.

New King James: When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and His mother did not know it;

American Standard: and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem: and his parents knew it not;

Living Bible: After the celebration was over they started home to Nazareth, but Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn't miss him the first day,

New International: After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it.

Revised Standard: and when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it,

LUKE 4: 4

King James: And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.

New King James: But Jesus answered him, saying, "It is written, `Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.' ''

American Standard: And Jesus answered unto him, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone.

Living Bible: But Jesus replied, ``It is written in the Scriptures, `Other things in life are much more important than bread!'''

New International: Jesus answered, "It is written: `Man does not live on bread alone.' "

Revised Standard: And Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone.'"

LUKE 4: 8

King James: And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

New King James: And Jesus answered and said to him, "Get behind Me, Satan| For it is written, `You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.' ''

American Standard: And Jesus answered and said unto him, It is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Living Bible: Jesus replied, ``We must worship God, and him alone. So it is written in the Scriptures.''

New International: Jesus answered, "It is written: `Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.' "

Revised Standard: And Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.'"

LUKE 4:41

King James: And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.

New King James: And demons also came out of many, crying out and saying, "You are the Christ, the Son of God|'' And He, rebuking them, did not allow them to speak, for they knew that He was the Christ.

American Standard: And demons also came out from many, crying out, and saying, Thou art the Son of God. And rebuking them, he suffered them not to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.

Living Bible: Some were possessed by demons; and the demons came out at his command, shouting, ``You are the Son of God.'' But because they knew he was the Christ, he stopped them and told them to be silent.

New International: Moreover, demons came out of many people, shouting, "You are the Son of God!" But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew he was the Christ.

Revised Standard: And demons also came out of many, crying, "You are the Son of God!" But he rebuked them, and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.

LUKE 6:48

King James: He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.

New King James: "He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock.

American Standard: he is like a man building a house, who digged and went

Places where the versions differ in the New Testament.

Places where the versions differ
in the New Testament.