Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Because John had said to him, It is not right for you to have her.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For John said to him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

World English Bible (WEB)

For John said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for John was saying to him, `It is not lawful to thee to have her,'