Verse Comparison: Luke 8:40
American Standard Version
And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him; for they were all waiting for him.
Amplified® Bible
Now when Jesus came back [to Galilee], the crowd received {and} welcomed Him gladly, for they were all waiting {and} looking for Him.
Contemporary English Version
Everyone had been waiting for Jesus, and when he came back, a crowd was there to welcome him.
Darby English Version
And it came to pass when Jesus returned, the crowd received him gladly, for they were all expecting him.
Good News Bible
When Jesus returned to the other side of the lake, the people welcomed him, because they had all been waiting for him.
International Standard Version
When Jesus came back, the crowd welcomed him, for everyone was expecting him.
King James Version
And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.
New American Standard Bible
And as Jesus returned, the people welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him.
New International Version
Now when Jesus returned, a crowd welcomed him, for they were all expecting him.
New King James Version
So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
And as Jesus returned, the people welcomed Him, for they had waited for Him.
Young's Literal Translation
And it came to pass, in the turning back of Jesus, the multitude received him, for they were all looking for him,