| Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. | Now faith is the certainty of things hoped for, a proof of things not seen. |
| Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. | Therefore let’s approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace for help at the time of our need. |
| But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. | And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for the one who comes to God must believe that He exists, and that He proves to be One who rewards those who seek Him. |
| 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. | And let’s consider how to encourage one another in love and good deeds, not abandoning our own meeting together, as is the habit of some people, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. |
| For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. | For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, even penetrating as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. |
| Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) | Let’s hold firmly to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. |
| So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. | So that we confidently say, “The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?” |
| Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. | Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever abandon you,” |
| Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord. | Pursue peace with all people, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. |
| For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God. | For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. |
Bible verse of the day
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself;but the simple pass on, and are punished.