Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And there was set meat before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And there was set food before him to eat. But he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And meat was put before him, but he said, I will not take food till I have made my business clear to you. And they said, Do so.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And there was set [meat] before him to eat; but he said, I will not eat until I have made known my business. And he said, Speak on.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

And there was set food before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told my errand. And he said, Speak on.

World English Bible (WEB)

Food was set before him to eat. But he said, "I will not eat until I have told my message." He said, "Speak on."

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and setteth before him to eat; but he saith, `I do not eat till I have spoken my word;' and he saith, `Speak.'