John 11:39

John 11:39 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

39“Take away the stone,” he said.
“But, Lord,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man, “by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there four days.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

39Jesus *said, “Remove the stone.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, *said to Him, “Lord, by this time 11:39 Lit he stinksthere will be a stench, for he has been dead four days.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

39Jesus *said, “Remove the stone.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, *said to Him, “Lord, by this time there will be a stench, for he has been dead four days.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

39Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to Him, “Lord, by this time there will be an offensive odor, for he has been dead four days! [It is hopeless!]”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

39“Take away the stone,” Jesus said.
“Lord, by now he stinks,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man. “It has already been four days.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

39“Take away the stone,” he said.
“But, Lord,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man, “by this time there is a bad smell. Lazarus has been in the tomb for four days.”

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