Verse Comparison: 2 Corinthians 11:32
American Standard Version
In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king guarded the city of the Damascenes in order to take me:
Amplified® Bible
In Damascus, the city governor acting under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus [on purpose] to arrest me,
Darby English Version
In Damascus the ethnarch of Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes shut up, wishing to take me;
International Standard Version
In Damascus, the governor under King Aretas put guards around the city of Damascus to catch me,
King James Version
In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:
Young's Literal Translation
In Damascus the ethnarch of Aretas the king was watching the city of the Damascenes, wishing to seize me,