Verse Comparison: John 2:18
American Standard Version
The Jews therefore answered and said unto him, What sign showest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?
Amplified® Bible
Then the Jews retorted, What sign can You show us, seeing You do these things? [What sign, miracle, token, indication can You give us as evidence that You have authority and are commissioned to act in this way?]
Contemporary English Version
The Jewish leaders asked Jesus, "What miracle will you work to show us why you have done this?"
Darby English Version
The Jews therefore answered and said to him, What sign shewest thou to us, that thou doest these things?
Good News Bible
The Jewish authorities came back at him with a question, "What miracle can you perform to show us that you have the right to do this?"
International Standard Version
Then the Jews said to him, "What sign can you show us as authority for doing these things?"
King James Version
Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?
New American Standard Bible
The Jews then said to Him, "What sign do You show us as your authority for doing these things?"
New International Version
Then the Jews demanded of him, "What miraculous sign can you show us to prove your authority to do all this?"
New King James Version
So the Jews answered and said to Him, “What sign do You show to us, since You do these things?”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The Jews then said to Him, "What sign do You show us as your authority for doing these things?"
Young's Literal Translation
the Jews then answered and said to him, `What sign dost thou shew to us -- that thou dost these things?'