Verse Comparison: Genesis 32:18
American Standard Version
then thou shalt say `They are' thy servant Jacob's; it is a present sent unto my lord Esau: and, behold, he also is behind us.
Amplified® Bible
Then you shall say, They are your servant Jacob's; it is a present sent to my lord Esau; and moreover, he is behind us.
Contemporary English Version
So tell him, 'They belong to your servant Jacob, who is coming this way. He is sending them as a gift to his master Esau.' "
Darby English Version
-- then thou shalt say, Thy servant Jacob's: it is a gift sent to my lord, to Esau. And behold, he also is behind us.
Good News Bible
you must answer, 'They belong to your servant Jacob. He sends them as a present to his master Esau. Jacob himself is right behind us.' "
King James Version
Then thou shalt say, They be thy servant Jacob's; it is a present sent unto my lord Esau: and, behold, also he is behind us.
New American Standard Bible
then you shall say, `{These} belong to your servant Jacob; it is a present sent to my lord Esau. And behold, he also is behind us.'"
New International Version
then you are to say, 'They belong to your servant Jacob. They are a gift sent to my lord Esau, and he is coming behind us.' "
New King James Version
then you shall say, ‘They are your servant Jacob’s. It is a present sent to my lord Esau; and behold, he also is behind us.’”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
then you shall say, 'These belong to your servant Jacob; he gives it as a present sent to my lord Esau. And behold, he also comes behind us.'"
Revised Standard Version
then you shall say, 'They belong to your servant Jacob; they are a present sent to my lord Esau; and moreover he is behind us.'"
Young's Literal Translation
then thou hast said, Thy servant Jacob's: it `is' a present sent to my lord, to Esau; and lo, he also `is' behind us.'
