Verse Comparison: Acts 21:37
American Standard Version
And as Paul was about to be brought into the castle, he saith unto the chief captain, May I say something unto thee? And he said, Dost thou know Greek?
Amplified® Bible
Just as Paul was about to be taken into the barracks, he asked the commandant, May I say something to you? And the man replied, Can you speak Greek?
Contemporary English Version
When Paul was about to be taken into the fortress, he asked the commander, "Can I say something to you?" "How do you know Greek?" the commander asked.
Darby English Version
But as he was about to be led into the fortress, Paul says to the chiliarch, Is it allowed me to say something to thee? And he said, Dost thou know Greek?
Good News Bible
As the soldiers were about to take Paul into the fort, he spoke to the commander: "May I say something to you?" "You speak Greek, do you?" the commander asked.
International Standard Version
Just as Paul was about to be taken into the barracks, he said to the tribune, "May I say something to you?" He asked, "Do you know Greek?
King James Version
And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou speak Greek?
New American Standard Bible
As Paul was about to be brought into the barracks, he said to the commander, "May I say something to you? And he *said, "Do you know Greek?"
New International Version
As the soldiers were about to take Paul into the barracks, he asked the commander, "May I say something to you?" "Do you speak Greek?" he replied.
New King James Version
Then as Paul was about to be led into the barracks, he said to the commander, “May I speak to you?” He replied, “Can you speak Greek?
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
As they prepared to bring Paul into the barracks, he said to the commander, "May I say something to you?" And he said, "Do you know Greek?
Young's Literal Translation
And Paul being about to be led into the castle, saith to the chief captain, `Is it permitted to me to say anything unto thee?' and he said, `Greek dost thou know?
