Verse Comparison: Matthew 21:38
American Standard Version
But the husbandmen, when they saw the son, said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and take his inheritance.
Amplified® Bible
But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, This is the heir; come on, let us kill him and have his inheritance.
Contemporary English Version
But when they saw the man's son, they said, "Someday he will own the vineyard. Let's kill him! Then we can have it all for ourselves."
Darby English Version
But the husbandmen, seeing the son, said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him and possess his inheritance.
Good News Bible
But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, 'This is the owner's son. Come on, let's kill him, and we will get his property!'
International Standard Version
But when the tenant farmers saw his son, they said to one another, 'This is the heir. Come on, let's kill him and get his inheritance!'
King James Version
But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.
New American Standard Bible
"But when the vine-growers saw the son, they said among themselves, `This is the heir; come, let us kill him and seize his inheritance.'
New International Version
"But when the tenants saw the son, they said to each other, 'This is the heir. Come, let's kill him and take his inheritance.'
New King James Version
But when the vinedressers saw the son, they said among themselves, 'This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and seize his inheritance.'
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"But when the vine-growers saw the son, they said among themselves, 'This is the heir; come, let us kill him and seize his inheritance.'
Young's Literal Translation
and the husbandmen having seen the son, said among themselves, This is the heir, come, we may kill him, and may possess his inheritance;
