Verse Comparison: Matthew 24:27
American Standard Version
For as the lightning cometh forth from the east, and is seen even unto the west; so shall be the coming of the Son of man.
Amplified® Bible
For just as the lightning flashes from the east and shines {and} is seen as far as the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be.
Contemporary English Version
The coming of the Son of Man will be like lightning that can be seen from east to west.
Darby English Version
For as the lightning goes forth from the east and shines to the west, so shall be the coming of the Son of man.
Good News Bible
For the Son of Man will come like the lightning which flashes across the whole sky from the east to the west.
International Standard Version
For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
King James Version
For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
New American Standard Bible
"For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes even to the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be.
New International Version
For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
New King James Version
For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes even to the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man seem.
Young's Literal Translation
for as the lightning doth come forth from the east, and doth appear unto the west, so shall be also the presence of the Son of Man;
