Verse Comparison: Luke 22:25
American Standard Version
And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles have lordship over them; and they that have authority over them are called Benefactors.
Amplified® Bible
But Jesus said to them, The kings of the Gentiles are deified by them {and} exercise lordship [ruling as emperor-gods] over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors {and} well-doers.
Contemporary English Version
So Jesus told them: Foreign kings order their people around, and powerful rulers call themselves everyone's friends.
Darby English Version
And he said to them, The kings of the nations rule over them, and they that exercise authority over them are called benefactors.
Good News Bible
Jesus said to them, "The kings of the pagans have power over their people, and the rulers claim the title 'Friends of the People.'
International Standard Version
But he said to them, "The kings of the gentiles lord it over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called benefactors.
King James Version
And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
New American Standard Bible
And He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who have authority over them are called `Benefactors.'
New International Version
Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors.
New King James Version
And He said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
And He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who have authority over them people they call 'Benefactors.'
Young's Literal Translation
And he said to them, `The kings of the nations do exercise lordship over them, and those exercising authority upon them are called benefactors;