And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. | Let’s consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. |
For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. | For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members don’t have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. |
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Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! | See how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity! |
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. | For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the middle of them. |
Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous. | Finally, all of you be like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous. |
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. | Now I beg you, brothers, through the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment. |
And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. | Day by day, continuing steadfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. The Lord added to the assembly day by day those who were being saved. |
And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. | Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection. |
Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. | Be of the same mind one toward another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits. |
Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. | Beloved, if God loved us in this way, we also ought to love one another. |
Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. | Being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. |
Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus. | Now the God of perseverance and of encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus. |
And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. | The multitude of those who believed were of one heart and soul. Not one of them claimed that anything of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. |
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. | But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son, cleanses us from all sin. |
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. | There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. |
Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. | Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions. |
Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. | Now I beg you, brothers, look out for those who are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and turn away from them. |
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. | Most certainly I tell you, he who receives whomever I send, receives me; and he who receives me, receives him who sent me. |
These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. | All these with one accord continued steadfastly in prayer and supplication, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. |
For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. | For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all given to drink into one Spirit. |
And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. | They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer. |
For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. | For as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, being many, are one body; so also is Christ. |
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. | Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him. |
Honour widows that are widows indeed. | Honor widows who are widows indeed. |
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? | Don’t you know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you? |