Verse Comparison: Exodus 20:20
American Standard Version
And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before you, that ye sin not.
Amplified® Bible
And Moses said to the people, Fear not; for God has come to prove you, so that the [reverential] fear of Him may be before you, that you may not sin.
Contemporary English Version
"Don't be afraid!" Moses replied. "God has come only to test you, so that by obeying him you won't sin."
Darby English Version
And Moses said to the people, Fear not; for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before you, that ye sin not.
Good News Bible
Moses replied, "Don't be afraid; God has only come to test you and make you keep on obeying him, so that you will not sin."
King James Version
And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not.
New American Standard Bible
Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid; for God has come in order to test you, and in order that the fear of Him may remain with you, so that you may not sin."
New International Version
Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning."
New King James Version
And Moses said to the people, "Do not fear; for God has come to test you, and that His fear may be before you, so that you may not sin."
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Moses said to the people, " Do not fear; for God has come in order to test you, and in order that the fear of Him may remain with you, so that you may not sin."
Revised Standard Version
And Moses said to the people, "Do not fear; for God has come to prove you, and that the fear of him may be before your eyes, that you may not sin."
Young's Literal Translation
And Moses saith unto the people, `Fear not, for to try you hath God come, and in order that His fear may be before your faces -- that ye sin not.'