Verse Comparison: Acts 19:8
American Standard Version
And he entered into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, reasoning and persuading `as to' the things concerning the kingdom of God.
Amplified® Bible
And he went into the synagogue and for three months spoke boldly, persuading {and} arguing and pleading about the kingdom of God.
Contemporary English Version
For three months Paul went to the Jewish meeting place and talked bravely with the people about God's kingdom. He tried to win them over,
Darby English Version
And entering into the synagogue, he spoke boldly during three months, reasoning and persuading [the things] concerning the kingdom of God.
Good News Bible
Paul went into the synagogue and for three months spoke boldly with the people, holding discussions with them and trying to convince them about the Kingdom of God.
International Standard Version
He went into the synagogue and spoke there boldly for three months, holding discussions and persuading them about the kingdom of God.
King James Version
And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.
New American Standard Bible
And he entered the synagogue and continued speaking out boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading {them} about the kingdom of God.
New International Version
Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God.
New King James Version
And he went into the synagogue and spoke boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading concerning the things of the kingdom of God.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
And he entered the synagogue and continued speaking out boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God.
Young's Literal Translation
And having gone into the synagogue, he was speaking boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading the things concerning the reign of God,