Verse Comparison: John 12:8
American Standard Version
For the poor ye have always with you; but me ye have not always.
Amplified® Bible
You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have Me.
Darby English Version
for ye have the poor always with you, but me ye have not always.
International Standard Version
For you will always have the destitute with you, but you will not always have me."
King James Version
For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.
Young's Literal Translation
for the poor ye have always with yourselves, and me ye have not always.'