Verse Comparison: Genesis 1:3
American Standard Version
And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
Amplified® Bible
And God said, Let there be light; and there was light.
Contemporary English Version
God said, "I command light to shine!" And light started shining.
Darby English Version
And God said, Let there be light. And there was light.
Good News Bible
Then God commanded, "Let there be light"--and light appeared.
King James Version
And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
New American Standard Bible
Then God said, "Let there be light; and there was light."
New International Version
And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.
New King James Version
Then God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Then God said, "Let light come"; and light came.
Revised Standard Version
And God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light.
Young's Literal Translation
and God saith, `Let light be;' and light is.