Verse Comparison: Luke 8:9
American Standard Version
And his disciples asked him what this parable might be.
Amplified® Bible
And when His disciples asked Him the meaning of this parable,
Contemporary English Version
Jesus' disciples asked him what the story meant.
Darby English Version
And his disciples asked him [saying], What may this parable be?
Good News Bible
His disciples asked Jesus what this parable meant,
International Standard Version
Then his disciples began to ask him what this parable meant.
King James Version
And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?
New American Standard Bible
His disciples {began} questioning Him as to what this parable meant.
New International Version
His disciples asked him what this parable meant.
New King James Version
Then His disciples asked Him, saying, “What does this parable mean?”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
His disciples began questioning Him as to what this parable meant.
Young's Literal Translation
And his disciples were questioning him, saying, `What may this simile be?'