English Standard Version
because John had been saying to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

American Standard Version
For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

Berean Study Bible
because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

Douay-Rheims Bible
For John said to him: It is not lawful for thee to have her.

English Revised Version
For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

King James Bible
For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

World English Bible
For John said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."

Young's Literal Translation
for John was saying to him, 'It is not lawful to thee to have her,'

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