John 1:22
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Then said they to him, Who are you? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What say you of yourself?
American King James Version (AKJV)
Then said they to him, Who are you? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What say you of yourself?
American Standard Version (ASV)
They said therefore unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?
Basic English Translation (BBE)
So they said to him, Who are you then? We have to give some answer to those who sent us. What have you to say about yourself?
Webster's Revision
Then said they to him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?
World English Bible
They said therefore to him, "Who are you? Give us an answer to take back to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?"
English Revised Version (ERV)
They said therefore unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?
Definitions for John 1:22
Clarke's John 1:22 Bible Commentary
That we may give an answer to them that sent us - These Pharisees were probably a deputation from the grand Sanhedrin; the members of which, hearing of the success of the Baptist's preaching, were puzzled to know what to make of him, and seriously desired to hear from himself what he professed to be.