Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But Jesus said unto them, For your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But Jesus said to them, Because of your hard hearts he gave you this law.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And Jesus answering said to them, In view of your hard-heartedness he wrote this commandment for you;

World English Bible (WEB)

But Jesus said to them, "For your hardness of heart, he wrote you this commandment.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And Jesus answering said to them, `For the stiffness of your heart he wrote you this command,