Verse Comparison: Luke 3:15
American Standard Version
And as the people were in expectation, and all men reasoned in their hearts concerning John, whether haply he were the Christ;
Amplified® Bible
As the people were in suspense {and} waiting expectantly, and everybody reasoned {and} questioned in their hearts concerning John, whether he perhaps might be the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).
Contemporary English Version
Everyone became excited and wondered, "Could John be the Messiah?"
Darby English Version
But as the people were in expectation, and all were reasoning in their hearts concerning John whether *he* might be the Christ,
Good News Bible
People's hopes began to rise, and they began to wonder whether John perhaps might be the Messiah.
International Standard Version
Now the people were filled with expectation, and all of them were wondering if John was perhaps the Christ.
King James Version
And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not;
New American Standard Bible
Now while the people were in a state of expectation and all were wondering in their hearts about John, as to whether he was the Christ,
New International Version
The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John might possibly be the Christ.
New King James Version
Now as the people were in expectation, and all reasoned in their hearts about John, whether he was the Christ or not,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Now while the people had a state of expectation and all wondered in their hearts about John, as to whether they should acknowledge him as the Christ,
Young's Literal Translation
And the people are looking forward, and all are reasoning in their hearts concerning John, whether or not he may be the Christ;