Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But they understood not the saying, and were afraid to ask him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But the saying was not clear to them, and they were in fear of questioning him about it.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

But they understood not the saying, and feared to ask him.

World English Bible (WEB)

But they didn't understand the saying, and were afraid to ask him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

but they were not understanding the saying, and they were afraid to question him.