Verse Comparison: John 4:8
American Standard Version
For his disciples were gone away into the city to buy food.
Amplified® Bible
For His disciples had gone off into the town to buy food--
Contemporary English Version
(SEE 4:6)
Darby English Version
(for his disciples had gone away into the city that they might buy provisions).
Good News Bible
(His disciples had gone into town to buy food.)
International Standard Version
For his disciples had gone off into town to buy food.
King James Version
(For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.)
New American Standard Bible
For His disciples had gone away into the city to buy food.
New International Version
(His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.)
New King James Version
For His disciples had gone away into the city to buy food.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For His disciples had gone away into the city to buy food.
Young's Literal Translation
for his disciples were gone away to the city, that they may buy victuals;