Verse Comparison: Luke 14:19
American Standard Version
And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them; I pray thee have me excused.
Amplified® Bible
And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to examine {and} put my approval on them; I beg you, have me excused.
Contemporary English Version
Another guest said, "I bought five teams of oxen, and I need to try them out. Please excuse me."
Darby English Version
And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them; I pray thee hold me for excused.
Good News Bible
Another one said, 'I have bought five pairs of oxen and am on my way to try them out; please accept my apologies.'
International Standard Version
Another said, 'I bought five pairs of oxen, and I'm on my way to try them out. Please excuse me.'
King James Version
And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.
New American Standard Bible
"Another one said, `I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out; please consider me excused.'
New International Version
"Another said, 'I have just bought five yoke of oxen, and I'm on my way to try them out. Please excuse me.'
New King James Version
And another said, "I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to test them. I ask you to have me excused."
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Another one said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I need to try them out; please consider me excused.'
Young's Literal Translation
`And another said, Five yoke of oxen I bought, and I go on to prove them; I beg of thee, have me excused: