| And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. | Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. |
| For I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance. | For I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. |
| For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. | For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. |
| I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account. | I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. |
| For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake. | For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. |
Bible verse of the day
Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquityand passing over transgression
for the remnant of his inheritance?
He does not retain his anger forever,
because he delights in steadfast love.