Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. | Who is he who overcomes the world, but he 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 widows indeed. |
When anyone becomes aware that they are guilty in any of these matters, they must confess in what way they have sinned. | It shall be, when he is guilty of one of these, he shall confess that in which he has sinned. |
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. | Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. |
Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children. | Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children. |
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. | Casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you. |
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. | Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. |
This is what the Lord says to Israel: “Seek me and live.” | For Yahweh says to the house of Israel: “Seek me, and you will 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 doesn’t disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. |
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. | He who calls you is faithful, who will also do it. |
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. | Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. |
I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. | I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance. |
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. | Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. |
I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. | I wait for Yahweh. My soul waits. I hope in his word. |
In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. | Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus. |
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. | If we live by the Spirit, let’s also walk by the Spirit. |
Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. | My soul, wait in silence for God alone, for my expectation 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 hasn’t overcome it. |
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. | Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall 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 truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours 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 located on a hill can’t be hidden. |
For the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth. | For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth. |