English Standard Version
And when his disciples asked him what this parable meant,

American Standard Version
And his disciples asked him what this parable might be.

Berean Study Bible
Then His disciples asked Him what this parable meant.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And his disciples asked him what this parable might be.

English Revised Version
And his disciples asked him what this parable might be.

King James Bible
And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?

World English Bible
Then his disciples asked him, "What does this parable mean?"

Young's Literal Translation
And his disciples were questioning him, saying, 'What may this simile be?'

Luke 8:9 Additional Translations ...