Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For ye have the poor always with you, and whensoever ye will ye can do them good: but me ye have not always.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The poor you have ever with you, and whenever you have the desire you may do them good: but me you have not for ever.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

for ye have the poor always with you, and whenever ye would ye can do them good; but me ye have not always.

World English Bible (WEB)

For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want to, you can do them good; but you will not always have me.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for the poor always ye have with you, and whenever ye may will ye are able to do them good, but me ye have not always;