Acts 8:31

Acts 8:31 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

31“How can I,” he said, “unless someone explains it to me?” So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

31And he said, “Well, how could I, unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

31And he said, “Well, how could I [understand] unless someone guides me [correctly]?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

31“How can I,” he said, “unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

31And he said, How can I, except some one shall guide me? And he besought Philip to come up and sit with him.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

31And he saide, Howe can I, except I had a guide? And he desired Philip, that he would come vp and sit with him.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

31He said, “How can I, unless someone explains it to me?” He begged Philip to come up and sit with him.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

31“How can I?” he said. “I need someone to explain it to me.” So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

31The man answered, ‘I cannot understand it. I need someone to explain it to me.’ Then he said to Philip, ‘Come up here and sit with me in the chariot.’

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

31And he said, “Why, how am I able, if someone may not guide me?” He called Philip also, having come up, to sit with him.

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