Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But he said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but go thou and publish abroad the kingdom of God.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But he said to him, Let the dead take care of their dead; it is for you to go and give news of the kingdom of God.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

But Jesus said to him, Suffer the dead to bury their own dead, but do *thou* go and announce the kingdom of God.

World English Bible (WEB)

But Jesus said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but you go and announce the Kingdom of God."

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and Jesus said to him, `Suffer the dead to bury their own dead, and thou, having gone away, publish the reign of God.'