Verse Comparison: John 5:17
American Standard Version
But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh even until now, and I work.
Amplified® Bible
But Jesus answered them, My Father has worked [even] until now, [He has never ceased working; He is still working] and I, too, must be at [divine] work.
Contemporary English Version
But Jesus said, "My Father has never stopped working, and that is why I keep on working."
Darby English Version
But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto and I work.
Good News Bible
Jesus answered them, "My Father is always working, and I too must work."
International Standard Version
But Jesus answered them, "My Father has been working until now, and I, too, am working."
King James Version
But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.
New American Standard Bible
But He answered them, "My Father is working until now, and I Myself am working."
New International Version
Jesus said to them, "My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working."
New King James Version
But Jesus answered them, "My Father has been working until now, and I have been working."
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But He answered them, "My Father has worked until now, and I Myself work."
Young's Literal Translation
And Jesus answered them, `My Father till now doth work, and I work;'