| And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. | The angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore also the holy one who is born from you will be called the Son of God.” |
| And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. | The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.” |
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| But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. | But when he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take to yourself Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.” |
| For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. | For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God. |
| Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children. | Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children. |
| Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. | Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. |
| And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. | The angel said to her, “Don’t be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and shall name him ‘Jesus.’” |
| But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. | But he said, “On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and keep it.” |
| Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. | Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God remains in him, and he in God. |
| Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. | Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him. |
| Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth 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? |
| And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. | And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. |
| Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. | Whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. |
| And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. | Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘God’s Kingdom has come near to you.’ |
| And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. | And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. |
| For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. | For the creation waits with eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. |
| Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. | Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.” |
| Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. | Beloved, let’s love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. |
| The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God. | The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God. |
| Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God. | Therefore accept one another, even as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God. |
| And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. | Don’t grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. |
| Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. | Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. |
| The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. | And saying, “The time is fulfilled, and God’s Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.” |
| For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. | For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
| Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. | Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. |
