Verse Comparison: John 12:50
American Standard Version
And I know that his commandment is life eternal: the things therefore which I speak, even as the Father hath said unto me, so I speak.
Amplified® Bible
And I know that His commandment is (means) eternal life. So whatever I speak, I am saying [exactly] what My Father has told Me to say {and} in accordance with His instructions.
Contemporary English Version
I know that his commands will bring eternal life. That is why I tell you exactly what the Father has told me.
Darby English Version
and I know that his commandment is life eternal. What therefore I speak, as the Father has said to me, so I speak.
Good News Bible
And I know that his command brings eternal life. What I say, then, is what the Father has told me to say."
International Standard Version
And I know that his commandment is eternal life. What I speak, therefore, I speak just as the Father has told me."
King James Version
And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.
New American Standard Bible
"I know that His commandment is eternal life; therefore the things I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me."
New International Version
I know that his command leads to eternal life. So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say."
New King James Version
And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak.'
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"I know that His commandment leads to eternal life; therefore the things I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me."
Young's Literal Translation
and I have known that His command is life age-during; what, therefore, I speak, according as the Father hath said to me, so I speak.'
