Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.

American Standard Version (ASV)

saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And saying, This man made a start at building and is not able to make it complete.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

saying, This man began to build and was not able to finish?

World English Bible (WEB)

saying, 'This man began to build, and wasn't able to finish.'

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

saying -- This man began to build, and was not able to finish.