Verse Comparison: Luke 7:4
American Standard Version
And they, when they came to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him;
Amplified® Bible
And when they reached Jesus, they begged Him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that You should do this for him,
Contemporary English Version
The leaders went to Jesus and begged him to do something. They said, "This man deserves your help!
Darby English Version
But they, being come to Jesus, besought him diligently, saying, He is worthy to whom thou shouldest grant this,
Good News Bible
They came to Jesus and begged him earnestly, "This man really deserves your help.
International Standard Version
So they went to Jesus and begged him repeatedly, "He deserves to have this done for him,
King James Version
And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:
New American Standard Bible
When they came to Jesus, they earnestly implored Him, saying, "He is worthy for You to grant this to him;
New International Version
When they came to Jesus, they pleaded earnestly with him, "This man deserves to have you do this,
New King James Version
And when they came to Jesus, they begged Him earnestly, saying that the one for whom He should do this was deserving,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
When they came to Jesus, they earnestly implored Him, saying, "He has worth for You to grant this to him;
Young's Literal Translation
And they, having come near unto Jesus, were calling upon him earnestly, saying -- `He is worthy to whom thou shalt do this,