| Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. | Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? |
| For we live by faith, not by sight. | For we walk by faith, not by sight. |
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| Dear children, keep yourselves from idols. | Little children, keep yourselves from idols. |
| Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need. | Honor widows who are really widows. |
| When anyone becomes aware that they are guilty in any of these matters, they must confess in what way they have sinned. | When you realize your guilt in any of these, you shall confess the sin that you have committed. |
| Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. | Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. |
| Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children. | Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. |
| Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. | Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. |
| Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. | Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. |
| This is what the Lord says to Israel: “Seek me and live.” | For thus says the Lord to the house of Israel: Seek me and live. |
| And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. | And hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. |
| The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. | The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this. |
| Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. | Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. |
| I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. | I have come to call not the righteous but sinners to repentance. |
| Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. | Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. |
| I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. | I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope. |
| In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. | Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus. |
| Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. | If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit. |
| Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. | For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him. |
| The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. | The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. |
| Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. | Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. |
| Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. | Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. |
| An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies. | A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies. |
| You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. | You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. |
| For the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth. | For the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. |
