Verse Comparison: Luke 9:62
American Standard Version
But Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
Amplified® Bible
Jesus said to him, No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back [to the things behind] is fit for the kingdom of God.
Contemporary English Version
Jesus answered, "Anyone who starts plowing and keeps looking back isn't worth a thing to God's kingdom!"
Darby English Version
But Jesus said to him, No one having laid his hand on [the] plough and looking back is fit for the kingdom of God.
Good News Bible
Jesus said to him, "Anyone who starts to plow and then keeps looking back is of no use for the Kingdom of God."
International Standard Version
Jesus told him, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God."
King James Version
And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
New American Standard Bible
But Jesus said to him, "No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God."
New International Version
Jesus replied, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God."
New King James Version
But Jesus said to him, "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God."
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But Jesus said to him, "No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, can consider himself fit for the kingdom of God."
Young's Literal Translation
and Jesus said unto him, `No one having put his hand on a plough, and looking back, is fit for the reign of God.'