Verse Comparison: Luke 3:15
American Standard Version
And as the people were in expectation, and all men reasoned in their hearts concerning John, whether haply he were the Christ;
Amplified® Bible
As the people were in suspense {and} waiting expectantly, and everybody reasoned {and} questioned in their hearts concerning John, whether he perhaps might be the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).
Darby English Version
But as the people were in expectation, and all were reasoning in their hearts concerning John whether *he* might be the Christ,
International Standard Version
Now the people were filled with expectation, and all of them were wondering if John was perhaps the Christ.
King James Version
And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not;
Young's Literal Translation
And the people are looking forward, and all are reasoning in their hearts concerning John, whether or not he may be the Christ;