台灣聖經網 【英文聖經專區】

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4:1

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耶穌又在海邊教訓人。有許多人到他那裡聚集，他只得上船坐下。船在海裡，眾人都靠近海，站在岸上。

KJV

And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land.

ASV

And again he began to teach by the sea side. And there is gathered unto him a very great multitude, so that he entered into a boat, and sat in the sea; and all the multitude were by the sea on the land.

YLT

And again he began to teach by the sea, and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he, having gone into the boat, sat in the sea, and all the multitude was near the sea, on the land,

BBE

And again he was teaching by the seaside. And a very great number of people had come to him, so that he got into a boat on the sea and took his seat; and all the people were on the land by the seaside.

WEB

Again he began to teach by the seaside. A great multitude was gathered to him, so that he entered into a boat in the sea, and sat down. All the multitude were on the land by the sea.

4:2

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耶穌就用比喻教訓他們許多道理。在教訓之間，對他們說：

KJV

And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,

ASV

And he taught them many things in parables, and said unto them in his teaching,

YLT

and he taught them many things in similes, and he said to them in his teaching:

BBE

And he gave them teaching about a number of things in the form of stories, and said to them in his teaching, Give ear:

WEB

He taught them many things in parables, and told them in his teaching,

4:3

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「你們聽啊！有一個撒種的出去撒種。

KJV

Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow:

ASV

Hearken: Behold, the sower went forth to sow:

YLT

`Hearken, lo, the sower went forth to sow;

BBE

A man went out to put seed in the earth:

WEB

"Listen! Behold, the farmer went out to sow,

4:4

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撒的時候，有落在路旁的，飛鳥來吃盡了；

KJV

And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.

ASV

and it came to pass, as he sowed, some `seed' fell by the way side, and the birds came and devoured it.

YLT

and it came to pass, in the sowing, some fell by the way, and the fowls of the heaven did come and devour it;

BBE

And while he was doing it, some was dropped by the wayside, and the birds came and took it for food.

WEB

and it happened, as he sowed, some seed fell by the road, and the birds came and devoured it.

4:5

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有落在土淺石頭地上的，土既不深，發苗最快，

KJV

And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:

ASV

And other fell on the rocky `ground', where it had not much earth; and straightway it sprang up, because it had no deepness of earth:

YLT

and other fell upon the rocky ground, where it had not much earth, and immediately it sprang forth, because of not having depth of earth,

BBE

And some went on the stones, where it had not much earth; and it came up straight away, because the earth was not deep:

WEB

Others fell on the rocky ground, where it had little soil, and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of soil.

4:6

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日頭出來一曬，因為沒有根，就枯乾了；

KJV

But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.

ASV

and when the sun was risen, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.

YLT

and the sun having risen, it was scorched, and because of not having root it did wither;

BBE

And when the sun was high, it was burned; and because it had no root, it became dry and dead.

WEB

When the sun had risen, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.

4:7

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有落在荊棘裡的，荊棘長起來，把他擠住了，就不結實；

KJV

And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.

ASV

And other fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.

YLT

and other fell toward the thorns, and the thorns did come up, and choke it, and fruit it gave not;

BBE

And some went among the thorns, and the thorns came up, and it had no room for growth and gave no fruit.

WEB

Others fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.

4:8

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又有落在好土裡的，就發生長大，結實有三十倍的，有六十倍的，有一百倍的」；

KJV

And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.

ASV

And others fell into the good ground, and yielded fruit, growing up and increasing; and brought forth, thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and a hundredfold.

YLT

and other fell to the good ground, and was giving fruit, coming up and increasing, and it bare, one thirty-fold, and one sixty, and one an hundred.'

BBE

And some, falling on good earth, gave fruit, coming up and increasing, and giving thirty, sixty, and a hundred times as much.

WEB

Others fell into the good ground, and yielded fruit, growing up and increasing. Some brought forth thirty times, some sixty times, and some one hundred times as much."

4:9

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又說：「有耳可聽的，就應當聽！」

KJV

And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

ASV

And he said, Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

YLT

And he said to them, `He who is having ears to hear -- let him hear.'

BBE

And he said to them, Whoever has ears, let him give ear.

WEB

He said, "Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear."

4:10

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無人的時候，跟隨耶穌的人和十二個門徒問他這比喻的意思。

KJV

And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.

ASV

And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parables.

YLT

And when he was alone, those about him, with the twelve, did ask him of the simile,

BBE

And when he was by himself, those who were round him with the twelve put questions to him about the purpose of the stories.

WEB

When he was alone, those who were around him with the twelve asked him about the parables.

4:11

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耶穌對他們說：「神國的奧秘只叫你們知道，若是對外人講，凡事就用比喻，

KJV

And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:

ASV

And he said unto them, Unto you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all things are done in parables:

YLT

and he said to them, `To you it hath been given to know the secret of the reign of God, but to those who are without, in similes are all the things done;

BBE

And he said to them, To you is given the secret of the kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, all things are given in the form of stories;

WEB

He said to them, "To you is given the mystery of the Kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, all things are done in parables,

4:12

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叫他們看是看見，卻不曉得；聽是聽見，卻不明白；恐怕他們回轉過來，就得赦免。」

KJV

That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.

ASV

that seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest haply they should turn again, and it should be forgiven them.

YLT

that seeing they may see and not perceive, and hearing they may hear and not understand, lest they may turn, and the sins may be forgiven them.'

BBE

So that seeing they may see, and it will not be clear to them; and hearing it, they will not get the sense; for fear that they may be turned again to me and have forgiveness.

WEB

that seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest perhaps they should turn again, and their sins should be forgiven them.'"

4:13

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又對他們說：「你們不明白這比喻嗎？這樣怎能明白一切的比喻呢？

KJV

And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?

ASV

And he saith unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how shall ye know all the parables?

YLT

And he saith to them, `Have ye not known this simile? and how shall ye know all the similes?

BBE

And he said to them, If you are not clear about this story, how will you be clear about the others?

WEB

He said to them, "Don't you understand this parable? How will you understand all of the parables?

4:14

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撒種之人所撒的就是道。

KJV

The sower soweth the word.

ASV

The sower soweth the word.

YLT

He who is sowing doth sow the word;

BBE

The seed is the word.

WEB

The farmer sows the word.

4:15

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那撒在路旁的，就是人聽了道，撒但立刻來，把撒在他心裡的道奪了去。

KJV

And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.

ASV

And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; and when they have heard, straightway cometh Satan, and taketh away the word which hath been sown in them.

YLT

and these are they by the way where the word is sown: and whenever they may hear, immediately cometh the Adversary, and he taketh away the word that hath been sown in their hearts.

BBE

And these are they by the wayside, where the word is planted; and when they have given ear, the Evil One comes straight away and takes away the word which has been planted in them.

WEB

These are the ones by the road, where the word is sown; and when they have heard, immediately Satan comes, and takes away the word which has been sown in them.

4:16

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那撒在石頭地上的，就是人聽了道，立刻歡喜領受，

KJV

And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;

ASV

And these in like manner are they that are sown upon the rocky `places', who, when they have heard the word, straightway receive it with joy;

YLT

`And these are they, in like manner, who on the rocky ground are sown: who, whenever they may hear the word, immediately with joy do receive it,

BBE

And in the same way, these are they who are planted on the stones, who, when the word has come to their ears, straight away take it with joy;

WEB

These in like manner are those who are sown on the rocky places, who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy.

4:17

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但他心裡沒有根，不過是暫時的，及至為道遭了患難，或是受了逼迫，立刻就跌倒了。

KJV

And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.

ASV

and they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway they stumble.

YLT

and have not root in themselves, but are temporary; afterward tribulation or persecution having come because of the word, immediately they are stumbled.

BBE

And they have no root in themselves, but go on for a time; then, when trouble comes or pain, because of the word, they quickly become full of doubts.

WEB

They have no root in themselves, but are short-lived. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble.

4:18

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還有那撒在荊棘裡的，就是人聽了道，

KJV

And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,

ASV

And others are they that are sown among the thorns; these are they that have heard the word,

YLT

`And these are they who toward the thorns are sown: these are they who are hearing the word,

BBE

And others are those planted among the thorns; these are they who have given ear to the word,

WEB

Others are those who are sown among the thorns. These are those who have heard the word,

4:19

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後來有世上的思慮、錢財的迷惑，和別樣的私慾進來，把道擠住了，就不能結實。

KJV

And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.

ASV

and the cares of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.

YLT

and the anxieties of this age, and the deceitfulness of the riches, and the desires concerning the other things, entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.

BBE

And the cares of this life, and the deceits of wealth, and the desire for other things coming in, put a stop to the growth of the word, and it gives no fruit.

WEB

and the cares of this age, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

4:20

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那撒在好地上的，就是人聽道，又領受，並且結實，有三十倍的，有六十倍的，有一百倍的。」

KJV

And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.

ASV

And those are they that were sown upon the good ground; such as hear the word, and accept it, and bear fruit, thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and a hundredfold.

YLT

`And these are they who on the good ground have been sown: who do hear the word, and receive, and do bear fruit, one thirty-fold, and one sixty, and one an hundred.'

BBE

And these are they who were planted on the good earth; such as give ear to the word, and take it into their hearts, and give fruit, thirty and sixty and a hundred times as much.

WEB

These are those which were sown on the good ground: such as hear the word, and accept it, and bear fruit, some thirty times, some sixty times, and some one hundred times."

4:21

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耶穌又對他們說：「人拿燈來，豈是要放在斗底下，床底下，不放在燈臺上嗎？

KJV

And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?

ASV

And he said unto them, Is the lamp brought to be put under the bushel, or under the bed, `and' not to be put on the stand?

YLT

And he said to them, `Doth the lamp come that under the measure it may be put, or under the couch -- not that it may be put on the lamp-stand?

BBE

And he said to them, When the light comes in, do people put it under a vessel, or under the bed, and not on its table?

WEB

He said to them, "Is the lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Isn't it put on a stand?

4:22

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因為掩藏的事，沒有不顯出來的；隱瞞的事，沒有不露出來的。

KJV

For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.

ASV

For there is nothing hid, save that it should be manifested; neither was `anything' made secret, but that it should come to light.

YLT

for there is not anything hid that may not be manifested, nor was anything kept hid but that it may come to light.

BBE

There is nothing covered which will not be seen openly, and nothing has been made secret which will not come to light.

WEB

For there is nothing hidden, except that it should be made known; neither was anything made secret, but that it should come to light.

4:23

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有耳可聽的，就應當聽！」

KJV

If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.

ASV

If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear.

YLT

If any hath ears to hear -- let him hear.'

BBE

If any man has ears, let him give ear.

WEB

If any man has ears to hear, let him hear."

4:24

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又說：「你們所聽的要留心。你們用什麼量器量給人，也必用什麼量器量給你們，並且要多給你們。

KJV

And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.

ASV

And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete it shall be measured unto you; and more shall be given unto you.

YLT

And he said to them, `Take heed what ye hear; in what measure ye measure, it shall be measured to you; and to you who hear it shall be added;

BBE

And he said to them, Take care what you give ear to: in the same measure as you give you will get, and more will be given to you.

WEB

He said to them, "Take heed what you hear. With whatever measure you measure, it will be measured to you, and more will be given to you who hear.

4:25

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因為有的，還要給他；沒有的，連他所有的也要奪去。」

KJV

For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.

ASV

For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he hath.

YLT

for whoever may have, there shall be given to him, and whoever hath not, also that which he hath shall be taken from him.'

BBE

He who has, to him will be given: and he who has not, from him will be taken even that which he has.

WEB

For whoever has, to him will more be given, and he who doesn't have, from him will be taken away even that which he has."

4:26

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又說：「神的國如同人把種撒在地上。

KJV

And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;

ASV

And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed upon the earth;

YLT

And he said, `Thus is the reign of God: as if a man may cast the seed on the earth,

BBE

And he said, Such is the kingdom of God, as if a man put seed in the earth,

WEB

He said, "The Kingdom of God is as if a man should cast seed on the earth,

4:27

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黑夜睡覺，白日起來，這種就發芽漸長，那人卻不曉得如何這樣。

KJV

And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.

ASV

and should sleep and rise night and day, and the seed should spring up and grow, he knoweth not how.

YLT

and may sleep, and may rise night and day, and the seed spring up and grow, he hath not known how;

BBE

And went to sleep and got up, night and day, and the seed came to growth, though he had no idea how.

WEB

and should sleep and rise night and day, and the seed should spring up and grow, he doesn't know how.

4:28

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地生五穀是出於自然的：先發苗，後長穗，再後穗上結成飽滿的子粒；

KJV

For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.

ASV

The earth beareth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.

YLT

for of itself doth the earth bear fruit, first a blade, afterwards an ear, afterwards full corn in the ear;

BBE

The earth gives fruit by herself; first the leaf, then the head, then the full grain.

WEB

For the earth bears fruit: first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.

4:29

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穀既熟了，就用鐮刀去割，因為收成的時候到了。」

KJV

But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come.

ASV

But when the fruit is ripe, straightway he putteth forth the sickle, because the harvest is come.

YLT

and whenever the fruit may yield itself, immediately he doth send forth the sickle, because the harvest hath come.'

BBE

But when the grain is ready, he quickly sends men to get it cut, because the time for cutting has come.

WEB

But when the fruit is ripe, immediately he puts forth the sickle, because the harvest has come."

4:30

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又說：「神的國，我們可用什麼比較呢？可用什麼比喻表明呢？

KJV

And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?

ASV

And he said, How shall we liken the kingdom of God? or in what parable shall we set it forth?

YLT

And he said, `To what may we liken the reign of God, or in what simile may we compare it?

BBE

And he said, What picture may we give of the kingdom of God, or with what story may we make it clear?

WEB

He said, "How will we liken the Kingdom of God? Or with what parable will we illustrate it?

4:31

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好像一粒芥菜種，種在地裡的時候，雖比地上的百種都小，

KJV

It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:

ASV

It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown upon the earth, though it be less than all the seeds that are upon the earth,

YLT

As a grain of mustard, which, whenever it may be sown on the earth, is less than any of the seeds that are on the earth;

BBE

It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is put in the earth, is smaller than all the seeds on the earth,

WEB

It's like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, though it is less than all the seeds that are on the earth,

4:32

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但種上以後，就長起來，比各樣的菜都大，又長出大枝來，甚至天上的飛鳥可以宿在他的蔭下。」

KJV

But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.

ASV

yet when it is sown, groweth up, and becometh greater than all the herbs, and putteth out great branches; so that the birds of the heaven can lodge under the shadow thereof.

YLT

and whenever it may be sown, it cometh up, and doth become greater than any of the herbs, and doth make great branches, so that under its shade the fowls of the heaven are able to rest.'

BBE

But when it is planted, it comes up, and becomes taller than all the plants, and puts out great branches, so that the birds of heaven are able to take rest in its shade.

WEB

yet when it is sown, grows up, and becomes greater than all the herbs, and puts out great branches, so that the birds of the sky can lodge under its shadow."

4:33

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耶穌用許多這樣的比喻，照他們所能聽的，對他們講道。

KJV

And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.

ASV

And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it;

YLT

And with many such similes he was speaking to them the word, as they were able to hear,

BBE

And with a number of such stories he gave them his teaching, as they were able to take it:

WEB

With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it.

4:34

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若不用比喻，就不對他們講；沒有人的時候，就把一切的道講給門徒聽。

KJV

But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.

ASV

and without a parable spake he not unto them: but privately to his own disciples he expounded all things.

YLT

and without a simile he was not speaking to them, and by themselves, to his disciples he was expounding all.

BBE

And without a story he said nothing to them: but privately to his disciples he made all things clear.

WEB

Without a parable he didn't speak to them; but privately to his own disciples he explained all things.

4:35

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當那天晚上，耶穌對門徒說：「我們渡到那邊去吧。」

KJV

And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.

ASV

And on that day, when even was come, he saith unto them, Let us go over unto the other side.

YLT

And he saith to them on that day, evening having come, `We may pass over to the other side;'

BBE

And on that day, when the evening had come, he said to them, Let us go over to the other side.

WEB

On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, "Let's go over to the other side."

4:36

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門徒離開眾人，耶穌仍在船上，他們就把他一同帶去；也有別的船和他同行。

KJV

And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.

ASV

And leaving the multitude, they take him with them, even as he was, in the boat. And other boats were with him.

YLT

and having let away the multitude, they take him up as he was in the boat, and other little boats also were with him.

BBE

And going away from the people, they took him with them, as he was, in the boat. And other boats were with him.

WEB

Leaving the multitude, they took him with them, even as he was, in the boat. Other small boats were also with him.

4:37

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忽然起了暴風，波浪打入船內，甚至船要滿了水。

KJV

And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.

ASV

And there ariseth a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the boat, insomuch that the boat was now filling.

YLT

And there cometh a great storm of wind, and the waves were beating on the boat, so that it is now being filled,

BBE

And a great storm of wind came up, and the waves came into the boat, so that the boat was now becoming full.

WEB

There arose a great wind storm, and the waves beat into the boat, so much that the boat was already filled.

4:38

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耶穌在船尾上，枕著枕頭睡覺。門徒叫醒了他，說：「夫子！我們喪命，你不顧嗎？」

KJV

And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?

ASV

And he himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion: and they awake him, and say unto him, Teacher, carest thou not that we perish?

YLT

and he himself was upon the stern, upon the pillow sleeping, and they wake him up, and say to him, `Teacher, art thou not caring that we perish?'

BBE

And he himself was in the back of the boat, sleeping on the cushion: and they, awaking him, said, Master, is it nothing to you that we are in danger of destruction?

WEB

He himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion, and they woke him up, and told him, "Teacher, don't you care that we are dying?"

4:39

和合本

耶穌醒了，斥責風，向海說：「住了吧！靜了吧！」風就止住，大大的平靜了。

KJV

And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

ASV

And he awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

YLT

And having waked up, he rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, `Peace, be stilled;' and the wind did lull, and there was a great calm:

BBE

And he came out of his sleep, and gave strong orders to the wind, and said to the sea, Peace, be at rest. And the wind went down, and there was a great calm.

WEB

He awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still!" The wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

4:40

和合本

耶穌對他們說：「為什麼膽怯？你們還沒有信心嗎？」

KJV

And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?

ASV

And he said unto them, Why are ye fearful? have ye not yet faith?

YLT

and he said to them, `Why are ye so fearful? how have ye not faith?'

BBE

And he said to them, Why are you full of fear? have you still no faith?

WEB

He said to them, "Why are you so afraid? How is it that you have no faith?"

4:41

和合本

他們就大大的懼怕，彼此說：「這到底是誰，連風和海也聽從他了。」

KJV

And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

ASV

And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

YLT

and they feared a great fear, and said one to another, `Who, then, is this, that even the wind and the sea do obey him?'

BBE

And their fear was great, and they said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea do his orders?

WEB

They were greatly afraid, and said to one another, "Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?"

New International Version
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King James Version
In 1604, King James I of England authorized that a new translation of the Bible into English be started. It was finished in 1611, just 85 years after the first translation of the New Testament into English appeared (Tyndale, 1526). The Authorized Version, or King James Version, quickly became the standard for English-speaking Protestants. Its flowing language and prose rhythm has had a profound influence on the literature of the past 400 years. The King James Version present on the Bible Gateway matches the 1987 printing. The KJV is public domain.
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American Standard Version
The Revised Version, Standard American Edition of the Bible, more commonly known as the American Standard Version (ASV), is a version of the Bible that was released in 1901. It was originally best known by its full name, but soon came to have other names, such as the American Revised Version, the American Standard Revision, the American Standard Revised Bible, and the American Standard Edition. By the time its copyright was renewed in 1929, it had come to be known by its present name, the American Standard Version. Because of its prominence in seminaries, it was in America sometimes simply called the "Standard Bible".
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Young's Literal Translation
The Bible text designated YLT is from the 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young who also compiled Young's Analytical Concordance. This is an extremely literal translation that attempts to preserve the tense and word usage as found in the original Greek and Hebrew writings. The text was scanned from a reprint of the 1898 edition as published by Baker Book House, Grand Rapids Michigan. The book is still in print and may be ordered from Baker Book House. Obvious errors in spelling or inconsistent spellings of the same word were corrected in the computer edition of the text.
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Bible in Basic English
The Bible In Basic English (also known as BBE) is a translation of the Bible into Basic English. The BBE was translated by Professor S. H. Hooke using the standard 850 Basic English words. 100 words that were helpful to understand poetry were added along with 50 "Bible" words for a total of 1,000 words. This version is effective in communicating the Bible to those with limited education or where English is a second language. The New Testament was released in 1941 and the Old Testament was released in 1949.
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World English Bible
The World English Bible (WEB) is a Public Domain (no copyright) Modern English translation of the Holy Bible. That means that you may freely copy it in any form, including electronic and print formats. The World English Bible is based on the American Standard Version of the Holy Bible first published in 1901, the Biblia Hebraica Stutgartensa Old Testament, and the Greek Majority Text New Testament. It is in draft form, and currently being edited for accuracy and readability.
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English Standard Version (ESV)
The English Standard Version (ESV) stands in the classic mainstream of English Bible translations over the past half-millennium. The fountainhead of that stream was William Tyndale's New Testament of 1526; marking its course were the King James Version of 1611 (KJV), the English Revised Version of 1885 (RV), the American Standard Version of 1901 (ASV), and the Revised Standard Version of 1952 and 1971 (RSV). In that stream, faithfulness to the text and vigorous pursuit of accuracy were combined with simplicity, beauty, and dignity of expression. Our goal has been to carry forward this legacy for a new century.
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New English Translation (NET Bible)
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Contemporary English Version (US Version)

Uncompromising simplicity marked the American Bible Society's translation of the Contemporary English Version that was first published in 1995. The text is easily read by grade schoolers, second language readers, and those who prefer the more contemporized form. The CEV is not a paraphrase; it is an accurate and faithful translation of the original manuscripts.

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Good News Bible

This translation, published by the British & Foreign Bible Society, was first published in 1992.

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New American Standard Bible

While preserving the literal accuracy of the 1901 ASV, the NASB has sought to render grammar and terminology in contemporary English. Special attention has been given to the rendering of verb tenses to give the English reader a rendering as close as possible to the sense of the original Greek and Hebrew texts. In 1995, the text of the NASB was updated for greater understanding and smoother reading. The New American Standard Bible present on the Bible Gateway matches the 1995 printing.

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English Revised Version (ERV)

The Revised Version (or English Revised Version) of the Bible is a late 19th-century British revision of the King James Version of 1611. The New Testament was published in 1881, the Old Testament in 1885, and the Apocrypha in 1894. The best known of the translation committee members were Brooke Foss Westcott and Fenton John Anthony Hort; their fiercest critic of that period was John William Burgon.

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Geneva Bible of 1587

The Geneva Bible is one of the most historically significant translations of the Bible into the English language, preceding the King James translation by 51 years. It was the primary Bible of 16th century Protestantism and was the Bible used by William Shakespeare, Oliver Cromwell, John Knox, John Donne, and John Bunyan, author of Pilgrim's Progress. It was one of the Bibles taken to America on the Mayflower, it was used by many English Dissenters, and it was still respected by Oliver Cromwell's soldiers at the time of the English Civil War.

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Updated King James Version (UKJV)

This is the Updated King James Version (UKJV) which started with the KJV Authorized Version and updated most of the old-English vocabulary to modern English equivalents while maintaining the original doctrine.

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Authorized King James Version Pure Cambridge Edition (AKJV/PCE)

The Pure Cambridge Edition (first published circa 1900) is the product of the process of textual purification that has occurred since 1611 when the Authorized Version was completed, and has been used (often unwittingly) as the received text for many decades. Millions of copies conformed to this edition were issued by Bible and missionary societies in the twentieth century.

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Coverdale Bible of 1535 (Coverdale)

The Coverdale Bible, compiled by Myles Coverdale and published in 1535, was the first complete Modern English translation of the Bible (not just the Old Testament or New Testament), and the first complete printed translation into English

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