Verse Comparison: 1 John 5:21
American Standard Version
`My' little children, guard yourselves from idols.
Amplified® Bible
Little children, keep yourselves from idols (false gods)--[from anything and everything that would occupy the place in your heart due to God, from any sort of substitute for Him that would take first place in your life]. {Amen (so let it be).}
Contemporary English Version
Children, you must stay away from idols.
Darby English Version
Children, keep yourselves from idols.
Good News Bible
My children, keep yourselves safe from false gods!
International Standard Version
Little children, guard yourselves from idols.
King James Version
Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
New American Standard Bible
Little children, guard yourselves from idols.
New International Version
Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.
New King James Version
Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Little children, guard yourselves from idols.
Young's Literal Translation
Little children, guard yourselves from the idols! Amen.