Matthew 12:1

AMP: At that particular time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath, and His disciples were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them. [Deut 23:25; Mark 2:23-28; Luke 6:1-5]

ASV: At that season Jesus went on the sabbath day through the grainfields; and his disciples were hungry and began to pluck ears and to eat.

BSB: At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them.

DARBY: At that time Jesus went on the sabbath through the cornfields; and his disciples were hungry, and began to pluck the ears and to eat.

DRA: At that time Jesus went through the corn on the sabbath: and his disciples being hungry, began to pluck the ears, and to eat.

KJV: At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat.

Matthew 12:2

AMP: But when the Pharisees saw this, they said to Him, “Look! Your disciples are doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath.” [Ex 20:10; 23:12; Deut 5:14]

ASV: But the Pharisees, when they saw it, said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which it is not lawful to do upon the sabbath.

BSB: When the Pharisees saw this, they said to Him, “Look, Your disciples are doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath.”

DARBY: But the Pharisees, seeing [it], said to him, Behold, thy disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on sabbath.

DRA: And the Pharisees seeing them, said to him: Behold thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days.

KJV: But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day.

Matthew 12:3

AMP: He said to them, “Have you not read [in the Scriptures] what David did when he was hungry, he and those who accompanied him— [Lev 24:9; 1 Sam 21:1-6]

ASV: But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was hungry, and they that were with him;

BSB: Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry?

DARBY: But he said to them, Have ye not read what David did when he was hungry, and they that were with him?

DRA: But he said to them: Have you not read what David did when he was hungry, and they that were with him:

KJV: But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him;

Matthew 12:4

AMP: how he went into the house of God, and they ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for him to eat nor for those with him, but for the priests only?

ASV: how he entered into the house of God, and ate the showbread, which it was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them that were with him, but only for the priests?

BSB: He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.

DARBY: How he entered into the house of God, and ate the shewbread, which it was not lawful for him to eat, nor for those with him, but for the priests only?

DRA: How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the loaves of proposition, which it was not lawful for him to eat, nor for them that were with him, but for the priests only?

KJV: How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests?

Matthew 12:5

AMP: Or have you not read in the Law, that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple break [the sanctity of] the Sabbath and yet are innocent? [Num 28:9, 10]

ASV: Or have ye not read in the law, that on the sabbath day the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are guiltless?

BSB: Or haven’t you read in the Law that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple break the Sabbath and yet are innocent?

DARBY: Or have ye not read in the law that on the sabbaths the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless?

DRA: Or have ye not read in the law, that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple break the sabbath, and are without blame?

KJV: Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless?

Matthew 12:6

AMP: But I tell you that something greater than the temple is here.

ASV: But I say unto you, that one greater than the temple is here.

BSB: But I tell you that One greater than the temple is here.

DARBY: But I say unto you, that there is here what is greater than the temple.

DRA: But I tell you that there is here a greater than the temple.

KJV: But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple.

Matthew 12:7

AMP: And if you had only known what this statement means, ‘I desire compassion [for those in distress], and not [animal] sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent. [Hos 6:6; Matt 9:13]

ASV: But if ye had known what this meaneth, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.

BSB: If only you had known the meaning of ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent.

DARBY: But if ye had known what is: I will have mercy and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.

DRA: And if you knew what this meaneth: I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: you would never have condemned the innocent.

KJV: But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.

Matthew 12:8

AMP: For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”

ASV: For the Son of man is lord of the sabbath.

BSB: For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”

DARBY: For the Son of man is Lord of the sabbath.

DRA: For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath.

KJV: For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.

Matthew 12:9

AMP: Leaving there, He went into their synagogue. [Mark 3:1-6; Luke 6:6-11]

ASV: And he departed thence, and went into their synagogue:

BSB: Moving on from there, Jesus entered their synagogue,

DARBY: And, going away from thence, he came into their synagogue.

DRA: And when he has passed from thence, he came into their synagogues.

KJV: And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue:

Matthew 12:10

AMP: A man was there whose hand was withered. And they asked Jesus, “Is it lawful and permissible to heal on the Sabbath?”—they asked this so that they might accuse Him and bring charges into court.

ASV: and behold, a man having a withered hand. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? that they might accuse him.

BSB: and a man with a withered hand was there. In order to accuse Jesus, they asked Him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”

DARBY: And behold, there was a man having his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath? that they might accuse him.

DRA: And behold there was a man who had a withered hand, and they asked him, saying: Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.

KJV: And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.

Matthew 12:11

AMP: But He said to them, “What man is there among you who, if he has only one sheep and it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will not take hold of it and lift it out?

ASV: And he said unto them, What man shall there be of you, that shall have one sheep, and if this fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?

BSB: He replied, “If one of you has a sheep and it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will he not take hold of it and lift it out?

DARBY: But he said to them, What man shall there be of you who has one sheep, and if this fall into a pit on the sabbath, will not lay hold of it and raise [it] up?

DRA: But he said to them: What man shall there be among you, that hath one sheep: and if the same fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not take hold on it and lift it up?

KJV: And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?

Matthew 12:12

AMP: How much more valuable then is a man than a sheep! So it is lawful and permissible to do good on the Sabbath.”

ASV: How much then is a man of more value than a sheep! Wherefore it is lawful to do good on the sabbath day.

BSB: How much more valuable is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.”

DARBY: How much better then is a man than a sheep! So that it is lawful to do well on the sabbath.

DRA: How much better is a man than a sheep? Therefore it it lawful to do a good deed on the sabbath days.

KJV: How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.

Matthew 12:13

AMP: Then He said to the man, “Reach out your hand!” The man reached out and it was restored, as normal and healthy as the other.

ASV: Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, as the other.

BSB: Then Jesus said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” So he stretched it out, and it was restored to full use, just like the other.

DARBY: Then he says to the man, Stretch out thy hand. And he stretched [it] out, and it was restored sound as the other.

DRA: Then he saith to the man: Stretch forth thy hand; and he stretched it forth, and it was restored to health even as the other.

KJV: Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other.

Matthew 12:14

AMP: But the Pharisees went out and conspired against Him, discussing how they could destroy Him.

ASV: But the Pharisees went out, and took counsel against him, how they might destroy him.

BSB: But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus.

DARBY: But the Pharisees, having gone out, took counsel against him, how they might destroy him.

DRA: And the Pharisees going out made a consultation against him, how they might destroy him.

KJV: Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.

Matthew 12:15

AMP: Being aware of this, Jesus left there. Many followed Him, and He healed all of them [who were sick],

ASV: And Jesus perceiving [it] withdrew from thence: and many followed him; and he healed them all,

BSB: Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all,

DARBY: But Jesus knowing [it], withdrew thence, and great crowds followed him; and he healed them all:

DRA: But Jesus knowing it, retired from thence: and many followed him, and he healed them all.

KJV: But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;

Matthew 12:16

AMP: and warned them not to tell [publicly] who He was.

ASV: and charged them that they should not make him known:

BSB: warning them not to make Him known.

DARBY: and charged them strictly that they should not make him publicly known:

DRA: And he charged them that they should not make him known.

KJV: And charged them that they should not make him known:

Matthew 12:17

AMP: This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah:

ASV: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,

BSB: This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah:

DARBY: that that might be fulfilled which was spoken through Esaias the prophet, saying,

DRA: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaias the prophet, saying:

KJV: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,

Matthew 12:18

AMP: “Behold, My Servant whom I have chosen;My Beloved in whom My soul is well-pleased;I will put My Spirit upon Him,And He will proclaim justice to the nations.

ASV: Behold, my servant whom I have chosen; My beloved in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my Spirit upon him, And he shall declare judgment to the Gentiles.

BSB: “Here is My Servant,whom I have chosen,My beloved,in whom My soul delights.I will put My Spirit on Him,and He will proclaim justice to the nations.

DARBY: Behold my servant, whom I have chosen, my beloved, in whom my soul has found its delight. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he shall shew forth judgment to the nations.

DRA: Behold my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom my soul hath been well pleased. I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.

KJV: Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.

Matthew 12:19

AMP: “He will not quarrel, nor cry out loudly;Nor will anyone hear His voice in the streets.

ASV: He shall not strive, nor cry aloud; Neither shall any one hear his voice in the streets.

BSB: He will not quarrel or cry out;no one will hear His voice in the streets.

DARBY: He shall not strive or cry out, nor shall any one hear his voice in the streets;

DRA: He shall not contend, nor cry out, neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.

KJV: He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.

Matthew 12:20

AMP: “A battered reed He will not break,And a smoldering wick He will not extinguish,Until He leads justice to victory.

ASV: A bruised reed shall he not break, And smoking flax shall he not quench, Till he send forth judgment unto victory.

BSB: A bruised reed He will not break,and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish,till He leads justice to victory.

DARBY: a bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, until he bring forth judgment unto victory;

DRA: The bruised reed he shall not break: and smoking flax he shall not extinguish: till he send forth judgment unto victory.

KJV: A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.

Matthew 12:21

AMP: “And in His name the Gentiles (all the nations of the world) will hope [with confidence].” [Is 42:1-4]

ASV: And in his name shall the Gentiles hope.

BSB: In His name the nations will put their hope.”

DARBY: and on his name shall [the] nations hope.

DRA: And in his name the Gentiles shall hope.

KJV: And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.

Matthew 12:22

AMP: Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed him, so that the mute man both spoke and saw. [Mark 3:22-27; Luke 11:14, 15]

ASV: Then was brought unto him one possessed with a demon, blind and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the dumb man spake and saw.

BSB: Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed the man so that he could speak and see.

DARBY: Then was brought to him one possessed by a demon, blind and dumb, and he healed him, so that the dumb [man] spake and saw.

DRA: Then was offered to him one possessed with a devil, blind and dumb: and he healed him, so that he spoke and saw.

KJV: Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.

Matthew 12:23

AMP: All the people wondered in amazement, and said, “Could this be the Son of David (the Messiah)?”

ASV: And all the multitudes were amazed, and said, Can this be the son of David?

BSB: The crowds were astounded and asked, “Could this be the Son of David?”

DARBY: And all the crowds were amazed and said, Is this [man] the Son of David?

DRA: And all the multitudes were amazed, and said: Is not this the son of David?

KJV: And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?

Matthew 12:24

AMP: But the Pharisees heard it and said, “This man casts out demons only by [the help of] Beelzebul (Satan) the prince of the demons.”

ASV: But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This man doth not cast out demons, but by Beelzebub the prince of the demons.

BSB: But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “Only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, does this man drive out demons.”

DARBY: But the Pharisees, having heard [it], said, This [man] does not cast out demons, but by Beelzebub, prince of demons.

DRA: But the Pharisees hearing it, said: This man casteth not out the devils but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.

KJV: But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.

Matthew 12:25

AMP: Knowing their thoughts Jesus said to them, “Any kingdom that is divided against itself is being laid waste; and no city or house divided against itself will [continue to] stand.

ASV: And knowing their thoughts he said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:

BSB: Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.

DARBY: But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not subsist.

DRA: And Jesus knowing their thoughts, said to them: Every kingdom divided against itself shall be made desolate: and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.

KJV: And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:

Matthew 12:26

AMP: If Satan casts out Satan [that is, his demons], he has become divided against himself and disunited; how then will his kingdom stand?

ASV: and if Satan casteth out Satan, he is divided against himself; how then shall his kingdom stand?

BSB: If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand?

DARBY: And if Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself; how then shall his kingdom subsist?

DRA: And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself: how then shall his kingdom stand?

KJV: And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?

Matthew 12:27

AMP: If I cast out the demons by [the help of] Beelzebul (Satan), by whom do your sons drive them out? For this reason they will be your judges.

ASV: And if I by Beelzebub cast out demons, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges.

BSB: And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons drive them out? So then, they will be your judges.

DARBY: And if *I* cast out demons by Beelzebub, your sons, by whom do they cast [them] out? For this reason *they* shall be your judges.

DRA: And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? Therefore they shall be your judges.

KJV: And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges.

Matthew 12:28

AMP: But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out the demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you [before you expected it].

ASV: But if I by the Spirit of God cast out demons, then is the kingdom of God come upon you.

BSB: But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

DARBY: But if *I* by [the] Spirit of God cast out demons, then indeed the kingdom of God is come upon you.

DRA: But if I by the Spirit of God cast out devils, then is the kingdom of God come upon you.

KJV: But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.

Matthew 12:29

AMP: Or how can anyone go into a strong man’s house and steal his property unless he first overpowers and ties up the strong man? Then he will ransack and rob his house. [Is 49:24, 25; Mark 3:27]

ASV: Or how can one enter into the house of the strong [man,] and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong [man]? and then he will spoil his house.

BSB: Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and steal his possessions, unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house.

DARBY: Or how can any one enter into the house of the strong [man] and plunder his goods, unless first he bind the strong [man]? and then he will plunder his house.

DRA: Or how can any one enter into the house of the strong, and rifle his goods, unless he first bind the strong? and then he will rifle his house.

KJV: Or else how can one enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.

Matthew 12:30

AMP: He who is not with Me [once and for all on My side] is against Me; and he who does not [unequivocally] gather with Me scatters. [Luke 9:50; 11:23]

ASV: He that is not with me is against me, and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.

BSB: He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters.

DARBY: He that is not with me is against me, and he that gathers not with me scatters.

DRA: He that is not with me, is against me: and he that gathereth not with me, scattereth.

KJV: He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.

Matthew 12:31

AMP: “Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy [every evil, abusive, injurious speaking, or indignity against sacred things] will be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the [Holy] Spirit will not be forgiven.

ASV: Therefore I say unto you, Every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men; but the blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven.

BSB: Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.

DARBY: For this reason I say unto you, Every sin and injurious speaking shall be forgiven to men, but speaking injuriously of the Spirit shall not be forgiven to men.

DRA: Therefore I say to you: Every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven men, but the blasphemy of the Spirit shall not be forgiven.

KJV: Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.

Matthew 12:32

AMP: Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit [by attributing the miracles done by Me to Satan] will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come. [Mark 3:29; Luke 12:10]

ASV: And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him; but whosoever shall speak against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, nor in that which is to come.

BSB: Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the one to come.

DARBY: And whosoever shall have spoken a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him; but whosoever shall speak against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this age nor in the coming [one].

DRA: And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but he that shall speak against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, nor in the world to come.

KJV: And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.

Matthew 12:33

AMP: “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for the tree is recognized and judged by its fruit.

ASV: Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by its fruit.

BSB: Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is known by its fruit.

DARBY: Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt. For from the fruit the tree is known.

DRA: Either make the tree good and its fruit good: or make the tree evil, and its fruit evil. For by the fruit the tree is known.

KJV: Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.

Matthew 12:34

AMP: You brood of vipers, how can you speak good things when you are evil? For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart.

ASV: Ye offspring of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

BSB: You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.

DARBY: Offspring of vipers! how can ye speak good things, being wicked? For of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.

DRA: O generation of vipers, how can you speak good things, whereas you are evil? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

KJV: O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

Matthew 12:35

AMP: The good man, from his [inner] good treasure, brings out good things; and the evil man, from his [inner] evil treasure, brings out evil things.

ASV: The good man out of his good treasure bringeth forth good things: and the evil man out of his evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.

BSB: The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure.

DARBY: The good man out of the good treasure brings forth good things; and the wicked man out of the wicked treasure brings forth wicked things.

DRA: A good man out of a good treasure bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of an evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.

KJV: A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.

Matthew 12:36

AMP: But I tell you, on the day of judgment people will have to give an accounting for every careless or useless word they speak.

ASV: And I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

BSB: But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.

DARBY: But I say unto you, that every idle word which men shall say, they shall render an account of it in judgment-day:

DRA: But I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall render an account for it in the day of judgment.

KJV: But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

Matthew 12:37

AMP: For by your words [reflecting your spiritual condition] you will be justified and acquitted of the guilt of sin; and by your words [rejecting Me] you will be condemned and sentenced.”

ASV: For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

BSB: For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”

DARBY: for by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

DRA: For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

KJV: For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

Matthew 12:38

AMP: Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign (attesting miracle) from You [proving that You are what You claim to be].”

ASV: Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying, Teacher, we would see a sign from thee.

BSB: Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.”

DARBY: Then answered him some of the scribes and Pharisees, saying, Teacher, we desire to see a sign from thee.

DRA: Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying: Master we would see a sign from thee.

KJV: Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.

Matthew 12:39

AMP: But He replied and said to them, “An evil and adulterous generation [that is morally unfaithful to God] craves and demands a [miraculous] sign; but no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah; [Luke 11:29-32]

ASV: But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given it but the sign of Jonah the prophet:

BSB: Jesus replied, “A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.

DARBY: But he, answering, said to them, A wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and a sign shall not be given to it save the sign of Jonas the prophet.

DRA: Who answering said to them: An evil and adulterous generation seeketh a sign: and a sign shall not be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.

KJV: But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:

Matthew 12:40

AMP: for just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the sea monster, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. [Jon 1:17]

ASV: for as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the whale; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

BSB: For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

DARBY: For even as Jonas was in the belly of the great fish three days and three nights, thus shall the Son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights.

DRA: For as Jonas was in the whale's belly three days and three nights: so shall the Son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights.

KJV: For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

Matthew 12:41

AMP: The men of Nineveh will stand up [as witnesses] at the judgment against this generation, and will condemn it because they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and now, something greater than Jonah is here. [Jon 3:5]

ASV: The men of Nineveh shall stand up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and behold, a greater than Jonah is here.

BSB: The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here.

DARBY: Ninevites shall stand up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and behold, more than Jonas [is] here.

DRA: The men of Ninive shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they did penance at the preaching of Jonas. And behold a greater than Jonas here.

KJV: The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.

Matthew 12:42

AMP: The Queen of the South (Sheba) will stand up [as a witness] at the judgment against this generation, and will condemn it because she came from the ends of the earth to listen to the wisdom of Solomon; and now, something greater than Solomon is here. [1 Kin 10:1; 2 Chr 9:1]

ASV: The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, a greater than Solomon is here.

BSB: The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.

DARBY: A queen of [the] south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, more than Solomon [is] here.

DRA: The queen of the south shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Transfer interrupted! And when an unclean spirit is gone out of a man he walketh through dry places seeking rest, and findeth none.

KJV: The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.

Matthew 12:43

AMP: “Now when the unclean spirit has gone out of a man, it roams through waterless (dry, arid) places in search of rest, but it does not find it.

ASV: But the unclean spirit, when he is gone out of the man, passeth through waterless places, seeking rest, and findeth it not.

BSB: When an unclean spirit comes out of a man, it passes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it.

DARBY: But when the unclean spirit has gone out of the man, he goes through dry places, seeking rest, and does not find [it].

DRA: dummy verses inserted by amos

KJV: When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.

Matthew 12:44

AMP: Then it says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ And when it arrives, it finds the place unoccupied, swept, and put in order.

ASV: Then he saith, I will return into my house whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.

BSB: Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ On its return, it finds the house vacant, swept clean, and put in order.

DARBY: Then he says, I will return to my house whence I came out; and having come, he finds [it] unoccupied, swept, and adorned.

DRA: Then he saith: I will return into my house from whence I came out. And coming he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.

KJV: Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.

Matthew 12:45

AMP: Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and make their home there. And the last condition of that man becomes worse than the first. So will it also be with this wicked generation.”

ASV: Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more evil than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man becometh worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this evil generation.

BSB: Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there. And the final plight of that man is worse than the first. So will it be with this wicked generation.”

DARBY: Then he goes and takes with himself seven other spirits worse than himself, and entering in, they dwell there; and the last condition of that man becomes worse than the first. Thus shall it be to this wicked generation also.

DRA: Then he goeth, and taketh with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man in made worse than the first. So shall it be also to this wicked generation.

KJV: Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.

Matthew 12:46

AMP: While He was still talking to the crowds, it happened that His mother and brothers stood outside, asking to speak to Him. [Mark 3:31-35; Luke 8:19-21]

ASV: While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him.

BSB: While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him.

DARBY: But while he was yet speaking to the crowds, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him.

DRA: As he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him.

KJV: While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.

Matthew 12:47

AMP: Someone said to Him, “Look! Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside asking to speak to You.”

ASV: And one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, seeking to speak to thee.

BSB: Someone told Him, “Look, Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to You.”

DARBY: Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren are standing without, seeking to speak to thee.

DRA: And one said unto him: Behold thy mother and thy brethren stand without, seeking thee.

KJV: Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.

Matthew 12:48

AMP: But Jesus replied to the one who told Him, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?”

ASV: But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?

BSB: But Jesus replied, “Who is My mother, and who are My brothers?”

DARBY: But he answering said to him that spoke to him, Who is my mother, and who are my brethren?

DRA: But he answering him that told him, said: Who is my mother, and who are my brethren?

KJV: But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?

Matthew 12:49

AMP: And stretching out His hand toward His disciples [and all His other followers], He said, “Here are My mother and My brothers!

ASV: And he stretched forth his hand towards his disciples, and said, Behold, my mother and my brethren!

BSB: Pointing to His disciples, He said, “Here are My mother and My brothers.

DARBY: And, stretching out his hand to his disciples, he said, Behold my mother and my brethren;

DRA: And stretching forth his hand towards his disciples, he said: Behold my mother and my brethren.

KJV: And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!

Matthew 12:50

AMP: For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven [by believing in Me, and following Me] is My brother and sister and mother.”

ASV: For whosoever shall do the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.

BSB: For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”

DARBY: for whosoever shall do the will of my Father who is in [the] heavens, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.

DRA: For whosoever shall do the will of my Father, that is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.

KJV: For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

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