Faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the conviction about things that cannot be seen. | Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. |
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence so that we may receive mercy and find grace when we are in need of help. | Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. |
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But without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever comes to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. | And without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever would approach him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. |
And let us consider how to spur one another to love and good works. Do not neglect to attend your assemblies, as some do, but rather encourage one another, especially since you can see the Day approaching. | And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. |
Indeed, the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any two-edged sword, it pierces to the point where it divides soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and the intentions of the heart. | Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. |
Let us remain firm in the confession of our hope without wavering, for the one who made the promise is trustworthy. | Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. |
Therefore, we can say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?” | So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?” |
Do not succumb to the love of money, but be content with what you have, for God has said, “I will never forsake you or abandon you.” | Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, “I will never leave you or forsake you.” |
Seek peace with everyone, as well as the holiness without which no one will ever see the Lord. | Pursue peace with everyone, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. |
For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all is God. | For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. |