Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. | Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. |
So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. | So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. |
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Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.” | Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.” |
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. | Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. |
He who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty. | Those who withhold kindness from a friend forsake the fear of the Almighty. |
What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! | What then? Should we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! |
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers. | Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their parents. |
For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. | For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. |
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. | Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray. |
For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace. | For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace. |
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. | Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. |
This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and saved him out of all his troubles. | This poor soul cried, and was heard by the Lord, and was saved from every trouble. |
For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. | To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. |
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. | Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. |
But if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. | But if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. |
By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their host. | By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and all their host by the breath of his mouth. |
So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man 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?” |
Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back. | Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. |
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you. | Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. |
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. | Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. |
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. | For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
So you shall keep the commandments of the Lord your God by walking in his ways and by fearing him. | Therefore keep the commandments of the Lord your God, by walking in his ways and by fearing him. |
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” | Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” |
Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? | Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? |
And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. | If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. |