Matthew 20:32

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I should do unto you?

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: American Standard VersionBest for: Word studies and original-language research

🎯 Translation Approach

A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Links English terms to underlying Hebrew and Greek words for deeper lexical study.
Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
Study-focused formatting: Optimized for reference and research rather than casual reading.

✅ Strengths

High fidelity to original languages
Includes Strong's numbers for precise word study
Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
Stable, longstanding scholarly text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language reduces readability
Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

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Referenced Verses

Ezek 36:37 : 37 Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: For this, moreover, will I be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them: I will increase them with men like a flock.
Phil 4:6 : 6 In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Matt 20:21 : 21 And he said unto her, What wouldest thou? She saith unto him, Command that these my two sons may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on thy left hand, in thy kingdom.
Acts 10:29 : 29 wherefore also I came without gainsaying, when I was sent for. I ask therefore with what intent ye sent for me.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Luke 18:35-42
8 verses
85%
35And it came to pass, as he drew nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:
36and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant.
37And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.
38And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.
39And they that went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.
40And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,
41{G3004} What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.
42And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight; thy faith hath made thee whole.
Matt 20:29-31
3 verses
84%
29And as they went out from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.
30And behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying, Lord, have mercy on us, thou son of David.
31And the multitude rebuked them, that they should hold their peace: but they cried out the more, saying, Lord, have mercy on us, thou son of David.
Mark 10:35-36
2 verses
84%
35And there come near unto him James and John, the sons of Zebedee, saying unto him, Teacher, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall ask of thee.
36And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?
Matt 20:33-34
2 verses
82%
33They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.
34And Jesus, being moved with compassion, touched their eyes; and straightway they received their sight, and followed him.
Mark 10:46-52
7 verses
81%
46And they come to Jericho: and as he went out from Jericho, with his disciples and a great multitude, the son of Timaeus, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the way side.
47And when he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.
48And many rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.
49And Jesus stood still, and said, Call ye him. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good cheer: rise, he calleth thee.
50And he, casting away his garment, sprang up, and came to Jesus.
51And Jesus answered him, and said, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And the blind man said unto him, Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.
52And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And straightway he received his sight, and followed him in the way.
Matt 9:27-28
2 verses
76%
27And as Jesus passed by from thence, two blind men followed him, crying out, and saying, Have mercy on us, thou son of David.
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Luke 17:13
75%
13and they lifted up their voices, saying, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.
Mark 15:8
75%
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Matt 20:20-21
2 verses
74%
20Then came to him the mother of the sons of Zebedee with her sons, worshipping [him], and asking a certain thing of him.
21And he said unto her, What wouldest thou? She saith unto him, Command that these my two sons may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on thy left hand, in thy kingdom.
Matt 27:21-22
2 verses
74%
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Mark 15:12
74%
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Mark 9:16
73%
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Matt 17:14
73%
14And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a man, kneeling to him, saying,
Luke 20:2-3
2 verses
72%
2and they spake, saying unto him, Tell us: By what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?
3And he answered and said unto them, I also will ask you a question; and tell me:
Mark 1:40-41
2 verses
72%
40And there cometh to him a leper, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
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John 18:7
71%
7Again therefore he asked them, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.
Matt 15:23
71%
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Matt 27:17
71%
17When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?
Mark 10:17
71%
17And as he was going forth into the way, there ran one to him, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
Luke 20:41
71%
41And he said unto them, How say they that the Christ is David's son?
John 9:26
71%
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Matt 19:16
71%
16And behold, one came to him and said, Teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
Matt 27:11
71%
11Now Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.
Mark 15:35
70%
35And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elijah.
Mark 7:32
70%
32And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to lay his hand upon him.
Matt 22:41
70%
41Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them a question,
Luke 14:4
70%
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Mark 11:5
70%
5And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt?