Berean Study Bible
If anyone asks, ‘Why are you doing this?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it and will return it shortly.’ ”

King James Bible
And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither.

American Standard Version
And if any one say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye, The Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him back hither.

Darby Bible Translation
And if any one say to you, Why do ye this? say, The Lord has need of it; and straightway he sends it hither.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And if any man shall say to you, What are you doing? say ye that the Lord hath need of him: and immediately he will let him come hither.

English Revised Version
And if any one say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye, The Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him back hither.

Young's Literal Translation
and if any one may say to you, Why do ye this? say ye that the lord hath need of it, and immediately he will send it hither.'