Verse Comparison: Hebrews 8:13
American Standard Version
In that he saith, A new `covenant' he hath made the first old. But that which is becoming old and waxeth aged is nigh unto vanishing away.
Amplified® Bible
When God speaks of a new [covenant or agreement], He makes the first one obsolete (out of use). And what is obsolete (out of use and annulled because of age) is ripe for disappearance {and} to be dispensed with altogether.
Contemporary English Version
When the Lord talks about a new agreement, he means that the first one is out of date. And anything that is old and useless will soon disappear.
Darby English Version
In that he says New, he has made the first old; but that which grows old and aged [is] near disappearing.
Good News Bible
By speaking of a new covenant, God has made the first one old; and anything that becomes old and worn out will soon disappear.
International Standard Version
In speaking of a "new" covenant, he has made the first one obsolete, and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear.
King James Version
In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away.
New American Standard Bible
When He said, "A new {covenant,} He has made the first obsolete. But whatever is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to disappear."
New International Version
By calling this covenant "new," he has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear.
New King James Version
In that He says, "A new covenant, " He has made the first obsolete. Now what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
When He said, "A new covenant," He has made the first obsolete But whatever becomes obsolete and grows old, ready to disappear.
Young's Literal Translation
in the saying `new,' He hath made the first old, and what doth become obsolete and is old `is' nigh disappearing.