Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And if any one say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye, The Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him back hither.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And if anyone says to you, Why are you doing this? say, The Lord has need of him and will send him back straight away.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And if any one say to you, Why do ye this? say, The Lord has need of it; and straightway he sends it hither.

World English Bible (WEB)

If anyone asks you, 'Why are you doing this?' say, 'The Lord needs him;' and immediately he will send him back here."

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and if any one may say to you, Why do ye this? say ye that the lord hath need of it, and immediately he will send it hither.'