Verse Comparison: Luke 19:12
American Standard Version
He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country, to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
Amplified® Bible
He therefore said, A certain nobleman went into a distant country to obtain for himself a kingdom and then to return.
Darby English Version
He said therefore, A certain high-born man went to a distant country to receive for himself a kingdom and return.
International Standard Version
So he said, "A prince went to a distant country to be appointed king and then to return.
King James Version
He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
Young's Literal Translation
He said therefore, `A certain man of birth went on to a far country, to take to himself a kingdom, and to return,