Verse Comparison: Luke 19:14
American Standard Version
But his citizens hated him, and sent an ambassage after him, saying, We will not that this man reign over us.
Amplified® Bible
But his citizens detested him and sent an embassy after him to say, We do not want this man to become ruler over us.
Contemporary English Version
But the people of his country hated him, and they sent messengers to the foreign country to say, "We don't want this man to be our king."
Darby English Version
But his citizens hated him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, We will not that this [man] should reign over us.
Good News Bible
Now, his own people hated him, and so they sent messengers after him to say, 'We don't want this man to be our king.'
International Standard Version
But the citizens of his country hated him and sent a delegation to follow him, saying, 'We don't want this man to rule over us!'
King James Version
But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
New American Standard Bible
"But his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, `We do not want this man to reign over us.'
New International Version
"But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, 'We don't want this man to be our king.'
New King James Version
But his citizens hated him, and sent a delegation after him, saying, 'We will not have this man to reign over us.'
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"But his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, 'We do not want this man to reign over us.'
Young's Literal Translation
and his citizens were hating him, and did send an embassy after him, saying, We do not wish this one to reign over us.
