| May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ. | May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance. |
| But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. | But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. |
| Dear brothers and sisters, we can’t help but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing. | We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. |
| Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all. | Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. |
| He called you to salvation when we told you the Good News; now you can share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. | He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
Bible verse of the day
From the depths of despair, O Lord,I call for your help.
Hear my cry, O Lord.
Pay attention to my prayer.