Luke 19:14
But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.In other versions
But his citizens hated him, and sent an ambassage after him, saying, We will not that this man reign over us.
ASV
But his people had no love for him, and sent representatives after him, saying, We will not have this man for our ruler.
BBE
But his citizens hated him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, We will not that this [man] should reign over us.
DBY
But his citizens hated him, and sent an envoy after him, saying, 'We don't want this man to reign over us.'
WEB
and his citizens were hating him, and did send an embassy after him, saying, We do not wish this one to reign over us.
YLT
But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
ENG
But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
WBT
But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We do not want this man to rule over us.’
BSB
In context
12He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
13And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.
14But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
15And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.
16Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.