Verse Comparison: Matthew 3:14
American Standard Version
But John would have hindered him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
Amplified® Bible
But John protested strenuously, having in mind to prevent Him, saying, It is I who have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?
Darby English Version
but John urgently forbad him, saying, *I* have need to be baptised of thee; and comest *thou* to me?
International Standard Version
But John tried to stop him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and are you coming to me?"
King James Version
But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
Young's Literal Translation
but John was forbidding him, saying, `I have need by thee to be baptized -- and thou dost come unto me!'