Verse Comparison: John 16:1
American Standard Version
These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be caused to stumble.
Amplified® Bible
I HAVE told you all these things, so that you should not be offended (taken unawares and falter, or be caused to stumble and fall away). [I told you to keep you from being scandalized and repelled.]
Contemporary English Version
I am telling you this to keep you from being afraid.
Darby English Version
These things I have spoken unto you that ye may not be offended.
Good News Bible
"I have told you this, so that you will not give up your faith.
International Standard Version
"I have told you this to keep you from falling away.
King James Version
These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.
New American Standard Bible
"These things I have spoken to you so that you may be kept from stumbling.
New International Version
"All this I have told you so that you will not go astray.
New King James Version
'These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"These things I have spoken to you so that you may keep from stumbling.
Young's Literal Translation
`These things I have spoken to you, that ye may not be stumbled,