Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Jesus asked him, What is thy name? And he said, Legion; for many demons were entered into him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Jesus said to him, What is your name? And he said, Legion; for a number of spirits had gone into him.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And Jesus asked him saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: for many demons had entered into him.

World English Bible (WEB)

Jesus asked him, "What is your name?" He said, "Legion," for many demons had entered into him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And Jesus questioned him, saying, `What is thy name?' and he said, `Legion,' (because many demons were entered into him,)