Verse Comparison: Mark 9:6
American Standard Version
For he knew not what to answer; for they became sore afraid.
Amplified® Bible
For he did not [really] know what to say, for they were in a violent fright (aghast with dread).
Contemporary English Version
But Peter and the others were terribly frightened, and he did not know what he was talking about.
Darby English Version
For he knew not what he should say, for they were filled with fear.
Good News Bible
He and the others were so frightened that he did not know what to say.
International Standard Version
(Peter didn't know how to respond, for they were terrified.)
King James Version
For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.
New American Standard Bible
For he did not know what to answer; for they became terrified.
New International Version
(He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.)
New King James Version
because he did not know what to say, for they were greatly afraid.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For he did not know what to answer; for they became terrified.
Young's Literal Translation
for he was not knowing what he might say, for they were greatly afraid.
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