Verse Comparison: Jeremiah 31:3
American Standard Version
Jehovah appeared of old unto me, `saying', Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.
Amplified® Bible
The Lord appeared from of old to me [Israel], saying, Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn you {and} continued My faithfulness to you.
Contemporary English Version
Some time ago, the LORD appeared to me and told me to say: Israel, I will always love you; that's why I've been so patient and kind.
Darby English Version
Jehovah hath appeared from afar unto me, [saying,] Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love; therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee.
Good News Bible
I appeared to them from far away. People of Israel, I have always loved you, so I continue to show you my constant love.
King James Version
The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.
New American Standard Bible
The LORD appeared to him from afar, {saying,} "I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore I have drawn you with lovingkindness.
New International Version
The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying:
"I have loved you with an everlasting love;
I have drawn you with loving-kindness.
New King James Version
The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying:
' Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love;
Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The LORD appeared to him from afar, saying, "I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore I have drawn you with lovingkindness.
Revised Standard Version
the LORD appeared to him from afar. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.
Young's Literal Translation
From afar Jehovah hath appeared to me, With love age-during I have loved thee, Therefore I have drawn thee `with' kindness.
