Verse Comparison: John 6:28
American Standard Version
They said therefore unto him, What must we do, that we may work the works of God?
Amplified® Bible
They then said, What are we to do, that we may [habitually] be working the works of God? [What are we to do to carry out what God requires?]
Contemporary English Version
"What exactly does God want us to do?" the people asked.
Darby English Version
They said therefore to him, What should we do that we may work the works of God?
Good News Bible
So they asked him, "What can we do in order to do what God wants us to do?"
International Standard Version
Then they said to him, "What must we do to perform the works of God?"
King James Version
Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?
New American Standard Bible
Therefore they said to Him, "What shall we do, so that we may work the works of God?"
New International Version
Then they asked him, "What must we do to do the works God requires?"
New King James Version
Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Therefore they said to Him, "What shall we do, so that we may work the works of God?"
Young's Literal Translation
They said therefore unto him, `What may we do that we may work the works of God?'