| For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? | For what good will it do a person if he gains the whole world, but forfeits his soul? Or what will a person give in exchange for his soul? |
| Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. | Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord. |
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| For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God. | For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. |
| And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. | And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. |
| For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. | For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. |
| Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. | Not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you would inherit a blessing. |
| For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth. | For so the Lord has commanded us, ‘I have appointed You as a light to the Gentiles, That You may bring salvation to the end of the earth.’ |
| 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 cause you to increase and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you. |
| For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. | For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons and daughters of God. |
| Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. | Therefore I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in distresses, in persecutions, in difficulties, in behalf of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong. |
| The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. | The Lord will also be a stronghold for the oppressed, A stronghold in times of trouble. |
| For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth. | For the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. |
| For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried. | For You have put us to the test, God; You have refined us as silver is refined. |
| Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. | Arise, shine; for your light has come, And the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. |
| Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. | Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will also help you, I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand. |
| For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. | For bodily training is just slightly beneficial, but godliness is beneficial for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. |
| Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. | Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life. |
| Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life. | Since you are precious in My sight, Since you are honored and I love you, I will give other people in your place and other nations in exchange for your life. |
| For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds. | For Your goodness is great to the heavens And Your truth to the clouds. |
| Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. | Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. |
| Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. | Greater love has no one than this, that a person will lay down his life for his friends. |
| Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. | Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. |
| Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me? | Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me? |
| For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. | For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love. |
| Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. | Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming. |
