King James Version, Updated™

KJV:   1 Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

KJVu: 1 Now when he had finished all his sayings to the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

Notes:

KJV:   2 And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.

KJVu: 2 And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear to him, was sick, and ready to die.

KJV:   3 And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.

KJVu: 3 When he heard of Jesus, he sent to him the elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal his servant.

Notes: "Beseeching" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G2065 with a Strong’s definition of "ask, beseech, desire, intreat, pray."

KJV:   4 And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this :

KJVu: 4 And when they came to Jesus, they begged him earnestly, saying, "That he for whom he should do this was worthy,

Notes: "Instantly" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4709 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "diligently, instantly. -|- Adverb from spoudaios; earnestly, promptly — diligently, instantly."

KJV:   5 For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.

KJVu: 5 for he loves our nation, and he has built us a synagogue. "

KJV:   6 Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof :

KJVu: 6 Then Jesus went with them. And when he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying to him, "Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof .

KJV:   7 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.

KJVu: 7 Therefore neither did I think myself worthy to come to you; but say the word, and my servant shall be healed.

KJV:   8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

KJVu: 8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say to one, 'Go,' and he goes; and to another, 'Come,' and he comes; and to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it. "

KJV:   9 When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

KJVu: 9 When Jesus heard these things, he was amazed at him, and turned him around, and said to the people that followed him, "I say to YOU, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. "

Notes: "About" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4762 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "turn, convert -|- Strengthened from the base of trope; to twist, i.e. Turn quite around or reverse (literally or figuratively) — convert, turn (again, back again, self, self about)."

KJV:   10 And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.

KJVu: 10 And those who were sent, returning to the house, found the servant well who had been sick.

Notes: "Whole" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G5198 with a Strong’s definition of "to be in good health -|- From hugies; to have sound health, i.e. Be well (in body); figuratively, to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine) — be in health, (be safe and) sound, (be) whole(-some)."

KJV:   11 And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.

KJVu: 11 It came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and many people.

Notes: "Much" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4183 with a Strong’s definition of "abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly."

KJV:   12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow : and much people of the city was with her.

KJVu: 12 Now when he came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow ; and many people of the city was with her.

KJV:   13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.

KJVu: 13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said to her, "Do not weep. "

KJV:   14 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.

KJVu: 14 He came and touched the coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, Arise. "

Notes: "Bier" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G7673 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "a coffin, bier -|- Probably akin to the base of soreuo; a funereal receptacle (urn, coffin), i.e. (by analogy) a bier — bier."

KJV:   15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.

KJVu: 15 He who was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother.

Notes: "Delivered" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G1325 with a Strong’s definition of " adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield."

KJV:   16 And there came a fear on all : and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.

KJVu: 16 There came a fear on all , and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has risen up among us"; and, "God has visited his people. "

KJV:   17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.

KJVu: 17 And this report of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all around the region.

Notes: "Rumour" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G3056 with a Thayer’s Greek Lexicon definition of "anything reported in speech; a narration, narrative: of a written narrative, a continuous account of things done, Acts 1:1 (often so in Greek writings from Herodotus down (cf. Liddell and Scott, under the word, A. IV.)); a fictitious narrative, a story, Matthew 28:15, cf. Matthew 28:13. report (in a good sense): ὁ λόγος the news concerning the success of the Christian cause, Acts 11:22; περί τίνος, Luke 5:15; rumor, i. e. current story, John 21:23; ."

KJV:   18 And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.

KJVu: 18 The disciples of John reported to him all these things.

KJV:   19 And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come ? or look we for another?

KJVu: 19 And John calling two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, "Are you he who is to come or should we look for another? "

KJV:   20 When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come ? or look we for another?

KJVu: 20 When the men had come to him, they said, "John the Baptist has sent us to you, saying, "Are you he who is to come or should we look for another? "

KJV:   21 And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.

KJVu: 21 And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and to many who were blind he gave sight.

KJV:   21 And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.

KJVu: 21 And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and to many who were blind he gave sight.

KJV:   22 Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard ; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.

KJVu: 22 Then Jesus answering said to them, "Go and tell John what things YOU have seen and heard : how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.

KJV:   23 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

KJVu: 23 Blessed is he, who is not offended in me. "

KJV:   24 And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

KJVu: 24 When the messengers of John had departed, he began to speak to the people concerning John, "What did YOU go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

KJV:   25 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.

KJVu: 25 But what did YOU go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Behold, those who are gorgeously clothed, and live in luxury, are in kings' courts.

Notes:

KJV:   26 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

KJVu: 26 But what did YOU go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to YOU, and much more than a prophet.

KJV:   27 This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

KJVu: 27 This is he, of whom it is written, 'Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who shall prepare your way before you.'

KJV:   28 For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist : but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

KJVu: 28 For I say to YOU, Among those who are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist ; but he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. "

KJV:   29 And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.

KJVu: 29 And all the people who heard him, and even the tax collectors, declared God righteous, being baptized with the baptism of John.

Notes: "Justified" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G1344 with a Strong’s definition of "with the positive idea predominant, to judge, declare, pronounce, righteous and therefore acceptable, (God is said δικαιοῦν δίκαιον, 1 Kings 8:32): ἑαυτόν, Luke 16:15; ἐδικαίωσαν τόν Θεόν, declared God to be righteous, i. e. by receiving the baptism declared that it had been prescribed by God rightly, Luke 7:29."

KJV:   30 But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.

KJVu: 30 But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God for themselves, not being baptized of him.

KJV:   31 And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation ? and to what are they like?

KJVu: 31 And the Lord said, "To what then shall I liken the men of this generation , and what are they like?

KJV:   32 They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.

KJVu: 32 They are like children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, 'We have played the flute for YOU, and YOU have not danced; we have mourned to YOU, and ye have not wept. '

Notes: "Piped" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G832 with a Strong’s definition of "play the flute -|- From aulos; to play the flute — pipe."

KJV:   33 For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine ; and ye say, He hath a devil.

KJVu: 33 For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine , and YOU say, 'He has a devil. '

KJV:   34 The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!

KJVu: 34 The Son of man has come eating and drinking; and YOU say, 'Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners! '