See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. | See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. |
But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. | But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more. |
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. | For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. |
And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. | Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done. |
Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. | You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. |
Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. | Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. |
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? | Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” |
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. | Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. |
For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. | For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. |
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. | Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. |
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. | So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. |
And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you. | And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you. |
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. | The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. |
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. | And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” |
As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand. | As he came from his mother's womb he shall go again, naked as he came, and shall take nothing for his toil that he may carry away in his hand. |
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. | Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. |
For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. | For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” |
Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work. | And that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love. For you will render to a man according to his work. |
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. | The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. |
He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. | Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil. |
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. | Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. |
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! | To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is! |
Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also. | No one who denies the Son has the Father. Whoever confesses the Son has the Father also. |
And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. | And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” |
But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. | I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak. |
Bible verse of the day
Who is this King of glory?The Lord of hosts,
he is the King of glory. Selah.