Acts 8:22 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

reform, therefore, from this thy wickedness, and beseech God, if then the purpose of thy heart may be forgiven thee,

English ASV

Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if perhaps the thought of thy heart shall be forgiven thee.

English Amplified

So repent of this depravity and wickedness of yours and pray to the Lord that, if possible, this contriving thought and purpose of your heart may be removed and disregarded and forgiven you.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

So repent of this depravity and wickedness of yours and pray to the Lord that, if possible, this contriving thought and purpose of your heart may be removed and disregarded and forgiven you.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

Repent, therefore, of your wickedness, and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive you for the intent of your heart.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, your heart’s intent may be forgiven.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and supplicate the Lord, if indeed the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee;

English EASY 2024

You must turn away from those very bad thoughts. Turn to the Lord and pray that he will forgive you. Then perhaps he will forgive you for these bad thoughts.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

Change your heart! Turn away from these evil thoughts and pray to the Lord. Maybe he will forgive you.

Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Repent, then, of this evil plan of yours, and pray to the Lord that he will forgive you for thinking such a thing as this.

English God's Word - GW 1995

So change your wicked thoughts, and ask the Lord if he will forgive you for thinking like this.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that the intent of your heart may be forgiven you.

English KJV 1611

Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

English LSB

Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray earnestly to the Lord that, if possible, the intention of your heart may be forgiven you.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Therefore repent of your wickedness, and ask God if perhaps the intention of your heart may be forgiven you.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

"Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray the Lord that, if possible, the intention of your heart may be forgiven you.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Repent of this wickedness of yours and pray to the Lord that, if possible, your intention may be forgiven.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that he may perhaps forgive you for the intent of your heart.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Turn away from this evil sin of yours. Pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive you for having such a thought in your heart.

English NIV

Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive you for having such a thought in your heart.

English NKJ 1982

Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.

English NLT

Turn from your wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive your evil thoughts,

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Repent therefore of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Repent this moment for allowing such wickedness to fill you. Plead with the Lord that perhaps he would forgive you the treachery of your heart.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

Repent therefore of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Turn from this great wickedness and pray. Perhaps God will yet forgive your evil thoughts—

English Tyndale 1537

Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God that the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

Acts 8:22 — Compare Translations