Verse Comparison: Galatians 4:20
American Standard Version
but I could wish to be present with you now, and to change my tone; for I am perplexed about you.
Amplified® Bible
Would that I were with you now and could coax you vocally, for I am fearful {and} perplexed about you!
Contemporary English Version
I wish I were with you now. Then I would not have to talk this way. You really have me puzzled.
Darby English Version
and I should wish to be present with you now, and change my voice, for I am perplexed as to you.
Good News Bible
How I wish I were with you now, so that I could take a different attitude toward you. I am so worried about you!
International Standard Version
Indeed, I wish I were with you right now so that I could change the tone of my voice, because I am completely baffled by you!
King James Version
I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.
New American Standard Bible
but I could wish to be present with you now and to change my tone, for I am perplexed about you.
New International Version
how I wish I could be with you now and change my tone, because I am perplexed about you!
New King James Version
I would like to be present with you now and to change my tone; for I have doubts about you.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
but I could wish to join you presently and to change my tone, for I feel perplexed about you.
Young's Literal Translation
and I was wishing to be present with you now, and to change my voice, because I am in doubt about you.