| He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. | Those who believe in him are not condemned; but those who do not believe are condemned already, because they have not believed in the name of the only Son of God. |
| The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. | And saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” |
| Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. | Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus.” |
| Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. | So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added. |
| Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. | Shun youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. |
| Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. | Therefore let us go on toward perfection, leaving behind the basic teaching about Christ, and not laying again the foundation: repentance from dead works and faith toward God, instruction about baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. |
| Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. | You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder. |
| To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. | All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name. |
| Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. | Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness. As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. |
Bible verse of the day
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty;and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.