GOD'S WORD® Translation
The disciples didn't understand what he meant and were afraid to ask him.

American Standard Version
But they understood not the saying, and were afraid to ask him.

Berean Study Bible
But they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.

Douay-Rheims Bible
But they understood not the word, and they were afraid to ask him.

English Revised Version
But they understood not the saying, and were afraid to ask him.

King James Bible
But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.

World English Bible
But they didn't understand the saying, and were afraid to ask him.

Young's Literal Translation
but they were not understanding the saying, and they were afraid to question him.

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