Verse Comparison: Matthew 13:10
American Standard Version
And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?
Amplified® Bible
Then the disciples came to Him and said, Why do You speak to them in parables?
Contemporary English Version
Jesus' disciples came to him and asked, "Why do you use nothing but stories when you speak to the people?"
Darby English Version
And the disciples came up and said to him, Why speakest thou to them in parables?
Good News Bible
Then the disciples came to Jesus and asked him, "Why do you use parables when you talk to the people?"
International Standard Version
Then the disciples came and said to Jesus, "Why do you speak to people in parables?"
King James Version
And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?
New American Standard Bible
And the disciples came and said to Him, "Why do You speak to them in parables?"
New International Version
The disciples came to him and asked, "Why do you speak to the people in parables?"
New King James Version
And the disciples came and said to Him, “Why do You speak to them in parables?”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
And the disciples came and said to Him, "Why do You speak to them in parables?"
Young's Literal Translation
And the disciples having come near, said to him, `Wherefore in similes dost thou speak to them?'