Verse Comparison: Luke 14:30
American Standard Version
saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
Amplified® Bible
Saying, This man began to build and was not able (worth enough) to finish.
Contemporary English Version
They will say, "You started building, but could not finish the job."
Darby English Version
saying, This man began to build and was not able to finish?
Good News Bible
'You began to build but can't finish the job!' they will say.
International Standard Version
and say, 'This person started a building but couldn't finish it.'
King James Version
Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
New American Standard Bible
saying, `This man began to build and was not able to finish.'
New International Version
saying, 'This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.'
New King James Version
saying, "This man began to build and was not able to finish"?
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
saying, 'This man began to build and could not finish.'
Young's Literal Translation
saying -- This man began to build, and was not able to finish.