KJV - For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.

ASV - For he knew not what to answer; for they became sore afraid.

BBE - Because he was not certain what to say, for they were in great fear.

WEB - For he didn't know what to say, for they were very afraid.

YLT - for he was not knowing what he might say, for they were greatly afraid.

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